My Grandfather S Son

Author : Clarence Thomas
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780063235922

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My Grandfather's Son by Clarence Thomas Pdf

Provocative, inspiring, and unflinchingly honest, My Grandfather's Son is the story of one of America's most remarkable and controversial leaders, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, told in his own words. Thomas speaks out, revealing the pieces of his life he holds dear, detailing the suffering and injustices he has overcome, including the polarizing Senate hearing involving a former aide, Anita Hill, and the depression and despair it created in his own life and the lives of those closest to him. In this candid and deeply moving memoir, a quintessential American tale of hardship and grit, Clarence Thomas recounts his astonishing journey for the first time.

Author : Glyn Harper,Jenny Cooper
Publisher : EK Books
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1775592995

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My Grandfather's War by Glyn Harper,Jenny Cooper Pdf

The award-winning team of Glyn Harper and Jenny Cooper share this poignant story about a Vietnam veteran and his relationship with his granddaughter. While the relationship is a positive one, the young girl senses her grandfather’s pain and is curious to find out the cause of it. As she innocently seeks answers, she unknowingly opens old wounds and discovers her grandfather’s sadness is a legacy of the Vietnam War and his experiences there. This is a sensitive exploration of the lingering cost of war and of the PTSD so many returned servicemen experience. Released to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Khe Sanh (the Vietnam War’s longest battle), My Grandfather's War also sheds light on a war that is not always remembered in the same way that the world wars and other conflicts are. Many who served experience a sense of betrayal at the treatment they received on their return, as the conflict came to be regarded as the ‘unpopular’ war, and this is covered in a child-friendly way in a note at the back of the book.

Author : Clarence Thomas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Judges
ISBN : 0006633692

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My Grandfather's Son by Clarence Thomas Pdf

Author : Rachel Naomi Remen
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2001-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781101655221

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My Grandfather's Blessings by Rachel Naomi Remen Pdf

In My Grandfather's Blessings, Rachel Naomi Remen, a cancer physician and master storyteller, uses her luminous stories to remind us of the power of our kindness and the joy of being alive. Dr. Remen's grandfather, an orthodox rabbi and scholar of the Kabbalah, saw life as a web of connection and knew that everyone belonged to him, and that he belonged to everyone. He taught her that blessing one another is what fills our emptiness, heals our loneliness, and connects us more deeply to life. Life has given us many more blessings than we have allowed ourselves to receive. My Grandfather's Blessings is about how we can recognize and receive our blessings and bless the life in others. Serving others heals us. Through our service we will discover our own wholeness—and the way to restore hidden wholeness in the world.

Author : Minh Lê
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781368022507

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Drawn Together by Minh Lê Pdf

The recipient of six starred reviews and the APALA Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature! Named a Best Book of 2018 by the Wall Street Journal, NPR, Smithsonian, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Booklist, the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, BookRiot, the New York Public Library, the Chicago Public Library-and many more! When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit down to draw together, something magical happens-with a shared love of art and storytelling, the two form a bond that goes beyond words. With spare, direct text by Minh Lê and luminous illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat, this stirring picturebook about reaching across barriers will be cherished for years to come. A Junior Library Guild selection!

Author : Nikola Sellmair,Jennifer Teege
Publisher : The Experiment, LLC
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781615192540

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My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me: A Black Woman Discovers Her Family's Nazi Past by Nikola Sellmair,Jennifer Teege Pdf

Now in paperback: The New York Times bestselling memoir hailed as “unforgettable” (Publishers Weekly) and “a stunning memoir of cultural trauma and personal identity” (Booklist). At age 38, Jennifer Teege happened to pluck a library book from the shelf—and discovered a horrifying fact: Her grandfather was Amon Goeth, the vicious Nazi commandant depicted in Schindler’s List. Reviled as the “butcher of Plaszów,” Goeth was executed in 1946. The more Teege learned about him, the more certain she became: If her grandfather had met her—a black woman—he would have killed her. Teege’s discovery sends her into a severe depression—and fills her with questions: Why did her birth mother withhold this chilling secret? How could her grandmother have loved a mass murderer? Can evil be inherited? Teege’s story is cowritten by Nikola Sellmair, who also adds historical context and insight from Teege’s family and friends, in an interwoven narrative. Ultimately, Teege’s search for the truth leads her, step by step, to the possibility of her own liberation.

Author : Kevin Merida,Michael Fletcher
Publisher : Crown
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780767916363

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Supreme Discomfort by Kevin Merida,Michael Fletcher Pdf

“Justice Clarence Thomas is the Supreme Court’s most reclusive member [and] a prime candidate for a careful, fair-minded biography. In delivering it, Kevin Merida and Michael A. Fletcher have done some quiet justice of their own.”—Washington Post There is no more powerful, detested, misunderstood African American in our public life than Clarence Thomas. Supreme Discomfort: The Divided Soul of Clarence Thomas is a haunting portrait of an isolated and complex man, savagely reviled by much of the black community, not entirely comfortable in white society, internally wounded by his passage from a broken family and rural poverty in Georgia, to elite educational institutions, to the pinnacle of judicial power. His staunchly conservative positions on crime, abortion, and, especially, affirmative action have exposed him to charges of heartlessness and hypocrisy, in that he is himself the product of a broken home who manifestly benefited from racially conscious admissions policies. Supreme Discomfort is a superbly researched and reported work that features testimony from friends and foes alike who have never spoken in public about Thomas before—including a candid conversation with his fellow justice and ideological ally, Antonin Scalia. It offers a long-overdue window into a man who straddles two different worlds and is uneasy in both—and whose divided personality and conservative political philosophy will deeply influence American life for years to come.

Author : Brenda J. Child
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 0873519248

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My Grandfather's Knocking Sticks by Brenda J. Child Pdf

Explores the innovative ways Ojibwe men and women on reservations around the Great Lakes sustained both their families and their cultural identity in the face of extreme prejudice and hardship. Includes a history of the jingle dress.

Author : Allen Say
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008-10-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780547350530

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Grandfather's Journey by Allen Say Pdf

A picture book masterpiece from Caldecott medal winner Allen Say now available in paperback! Lyrical, breathtaking, splendid—words used to describe Allen Say’s Grandfather’s Journey when it was first published. At once deeply personal yet expressing universally held emotions, this tale of one man’s love for two countries and his constant desire to be in both places captured readers’ attention and hearts. Fifteen years later, it remains as historically relevant and emotionally engaging as ever.

Author : Erin Bried
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2010-12-14
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780345525093

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How to Build a Fire by Erin Bried Pdf

Chock-full of how-to tips and sage advice from America’s grandfathers, this is a handy guide to life As members of the Greatest Generation, our grandfathers were not only defined by the Depression but also by their heroic service to the country in World War II. Courageous, responsible, and involved, they understand sacrifice, hard work, and how to do whatever is necessary to take care of their loved ones. They also know how to have a rollicking good time. Sensible, fun, and inspiring, How to Build a Fire offers a rare glimpse into the hearts and minds of grandfathers near and far by sharing their practical skills and sweet stories on how to be stronger, smarter, richer, and happier. Inside are more than one hundred essential step-by-step tips for fixing, leading, prospering, playing, and hosting, including how to • buck up and be brave in the face of adversity • play hard and break in a baseball mitt • bait a hook and catch a big fish • look dapper and tie a perfect tie • get a raise and earn more • write a love letter and ignite romance • change a flat tire and save the day • stand up and give a sparkling toast • play the harmonica and make your own music Loaded with charming illustrations, good humor, and warm nostalgia, How to Build a Fire is the perfect handbook for guys or gals of any age. The first of its kind, this collection of our grandfathers’ hard-earned wisdom will help you build confidence and get back to what’s really important in life.

Author : Marta Altés
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781447294443

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My Grandpa by Marta Altés Pdf

My Grandpa is the stunning picture book debut from Marta Altés, author of I Am An Artist. A moving and memorable book about the very special relationship between an elderly grandfather and his adoring grandson, this unique look at old age through the eyes of a young bear is big-hearted, poignant and beautifully observed.

Author : Richard Moves Camp
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : History
ISBN : 9781496236913

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My Grandfather's Altar by Richard Moves Camp Pdf

My Grandfather's Altar is an oral-literary narrative account of Richard Moves Camp's family history and traditions.

Author : Julie Lawson
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1992-01-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0888783043

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My Grandfather Loved the Stars by Julie Lawson Pdf

An illustrated story about a little girl who shares a love of the stars with her grandfather and who uses that love to help reconcile herself to his death.

Author : Joseph P. Byrd, IV
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781637641309

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Daisy Tales and Other Stories of My Grandfather's Younger Days in the South Georgia Piney Woods by Joseph P. Byrd, IV Pdf

Daisy Tales and Other Stories of My Grandfather’s Younger Days in the South Georgia Piney Woods By: Joseph P. Byrd, IV Daisy Tales and Other Stories of My Grandfather’s Younger Days in the South Georgia Piney Woods is a book of stories, remembrances and maybe a few tall tales as recounted by the author’s maternal grandfather, William Leroy Edwards. Much of the material, obtained by his father, was transcribed by his mother in the summer of 1955 when his widowed grandfather visited their home. Upon reading his grandfather’s stories, the author was transported back in time to the Georgia frontier and impressed with his sense of humor. Initially, thinking it a project to share with family, the author concluded these stories would appeal to a larger readership who would be interested in memoirs/history/Southern humor in addition to family history.

Author : Edward Swift
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0820321001

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My Grandfather's Finger by Edward Swift Pdf

The author recounts his youth in the Big Thicket region of eastern Texas during the 1940s and 1950s, and describes the distinctive way of life in the area and some of the people that lived there.