They Carried Us

Author : Allener M. Baker-Rogers,Fasaha Traylor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-29
Category : African American women
ISBN : 1938798309

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They Carried Us by Allener M. Baker-Rogers,Fasaha Traylor Pdf

Meet some of Philadelphia's fiercest black women leaders. They range from the first black woman known to be born in Philadelphia (1694)--who ran a ferry business during colonial times--to the woman whose childhood experiences led her to become a surgeon and medical advisor to celebrities. All of the women "bring it" as activists-- in community and movement work, business and civic institutions, education, churches, medicine, government, journalism, sports and the arts. The authors document that many of them worked together directly. Others drew inspiration from those who came before. Their power came not just from what they did as individuals, but from how their efforts snowballed into a Philadelphia community of women that spanned geographies, sectors and time. The authors' experiences as activists, researchers and educators--and their own circumstances of frequently being "the only black women in the room"--fill the book not just with facts, but with genuine empathy. These are the inspiring stories of black women in one of the country's most important cities, who let no obstacle deter them from changing the game.--

Author : Tim O'Brien
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780547420295

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The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien Pdf

A classic work of American literature that has not stopped changing minds and lives since it burst onto the literary scene, The Things They Carried is a ground-breaking meditation on war, memory, imagination, and the redemptive power of storytelling. The Things They Carried depicts the men of Alpha Company: Jimmy Cross, Henry Dobbins, Rat Kiley, Mitchell Sanders, Norman Bowker, Kiowa, and the character Tim O’Brien, who has survived his tour in Vietnam to become a father and writer at the age of forty-three. Taught everywhere—from high school classrooms to graduate seminars in creative writing—it has become required reading for any American and continues to challenge readers in their perceptions of fact and fiction, war and peace, courage and fear and longing. The Things They Carried won France's prestigious Prix du Meilleur Livre Etranger and the Chicago Tribune Heartland Prize; it was also a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award.

Author : Tiya Miles
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781800818224

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All That She Carried by Tiya Miles Pdf

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 'An astonishing account of love, resilience and survival' Sunday Times 'A remarkable book' New York Times 'An extraordinary tale through the generations' Guardian In 1850s South Carolina, Rose, an enslaved woman, faced a crisis: the imminent sale of her daughter Ashley. Thinking quickly, she packed a cotton bag with a few items. Soon after, the nine-year-old girl was separated from her mother and sold. Decades later, Ashley's granddaughter Ruth embroidered this family history on the sack in spare, haunting language. That, in itself, is a story. But it's not the whole story. How does one uncover the lives of people who, in their day, were considered property? Harvard historian Tiya Miles carefully traces these women's faint presence in archival records, and, where archives fall short, she turns to objects, art, and the environment to write a singular history of the experience of slavery, and the uncertain freedom afterward. All That She Carried gives us history as it was lived, a poignant story of resilience and love passed down against steep odds.

Author : Tea Rozman Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1949523225

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Our Stories Carried Us Here by Tea Rozman Clark Pdf

A bold and unconventional collection of first-person stories told and illustrated by immigrants and refugees living across the United States. Stanford scientist, deaf student, indigenous activist, Black entrepreneur-all immigrants and refugees-recount journeys from their home countries in ten vibrantly illustrated stories. Faced by unfamiliar vistas, they are welcomed with possibilities, and confronted by challenges and prejudice. Timely, sobering, and insightful, Our Stories Carried Us Here acts as a mirror and a light to connect us all with immigrant and refugee experiences. Green Card Voices works to educate and empower communities by amplifying first-person stories of America's immigrants. Edited by Tea Rozman, Julie Vang, and Tom Kaczynski. Cover by Nate Powell. Foreword by Thi Bui

Author : Amanda Gorman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9780593465073

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Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman Pdf

The instant #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller The breakout poetry collection by #1 New York Times bestselling author and presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman Formerly titled The Hill We Climb and Other Poems, the luminous poetry collection by #1 New York Times bestselling author and presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman captures a shipwrecked moment in time and transforms it into a lyric of hope and healing. In Call Us What We Carry, Gorman explores history, language, identity, and erasure through an imaginative and intimate collage. Harnessing the collective grief of a global pandemic, this beautifully designed volume features poems in many inventive styles and structures and shines a light on a moment of reckoning. Call Us What We Carry reveals that Gorman has become our messenger from the past, our voice for the future.

Author : Katie Jordan
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781449749552

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We Carried the Mat by Katie Jordan Pdf

Months before Jay's first symptoms appeared, I felt compelled to start keeping a journal. Looking back on those fledgling entries, I recognize now that my decision to begin journaling at that particular time was prophetic. Writing in that "safe place" reconnected me to my heavenly Father during the most turbulent time of my life. As Jay was losing his battle with ALS, I found myself groping for the journal and pen. At my lowest times, I found God speaking encouragement to me through others. Countless times I recorded something in my journals spoken from the lips of strangers, friends, mentors, and pastors. These were bits of light and wisdom that I tried to implement in my hectic life as Jay's wife and caregiver. Now I'm very grateful they are preserved as a resource during times of trouble. As you juggle the physical and emotional challenges of being a caregiver or caring supporter, it is my prayer that this book will provide encouragement, compassion, affirmation and hope. God will meet you right were you are, and remain beside you every step of the way. Join Him where He is already at work. He will equip you to do all that you need to accomplish, just as He led me through my journey to completion, one step at a time.

Author : Helen Hunt Jackson
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547614753

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A Century of Dishonor by Helen Hunt Jackson Pdf

"A Century of Dishonor: A Sketch of the United States Government's Dealings with Some of the Indian Tribes" by Helen Hunt Jackson is a groundbreaking work that exposes the injustices and mistreatment suffered by Native American tribes at the hands of the U.S. government. Jackson's impassioned and well-researched account provides a scathing critique of the policies and actions that led to the displacement and suffering of indigenous peoples. This book serves as a powerful call for reform and social justice, shedding light on the long history of mistreatment and advocating for a more equitable future for Native Americans. "A Century of Dishonor" is a seminal work in the field of Native American history and remains relevant to contemporary discussions of Indigenous rights and sovereignty.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1815
Category : Law
ISBN : LLMC:ACSZBGE3QK0D

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THE BRIGANTINE SHORT STAPLE v. THE UNITED STATES, (1815) by Anonim Pdf

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Author : Bronnie Ware
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-13
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781401956004

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Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware Pdf

Revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide with translations in 29 languages. After too many years of unfulfilling work, Bronnie Ware began searching for a job with heart. Despite having no formal qualifications or previous experience in the field, she found herself working in palliative care. During the time she spent tending to those who were dying, Bronnie's life was transformed. Later, she wrote an Internet blog post, outlining the most common regrets that the people she had cared for had expressed. The post gained so much momentum that it was viewed by more than three million readers worldwide in its first year. At the request of many, Bronnie subsequently wrote a book, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, to share her story. Bronnie has had a colourful and diverse life. By applying the lessons of those nearing their death to her own life, she developed an understanding that it is possible for everyone, if we make the right choices, to die with peace of mind. In this revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide, with translations in 29 languages, Bronnie expresses how significant these regrets are and how we can positively address these issues while we still have the time. The Top Five Regrets of the Dying gives hope for a better world. It is a courageous, life-changing book that will leave you feeling more compassionate and inspired to live the life you are truly here to live.

Author : Tim O'Brien
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2006-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780547527048

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In the Lake of the Woods by Tim O'Brien Pdf

A politician’s past war crimes are revealed in this psychologically haunting novel by the National Book Award–winning author of The Things They Carried. Vietnam veteran John Wade is running for senate when long-hidden secrets about his involvement in wartime atrocities come to light. But the loss of his political fortunes is only the beginning of John’s downfall. A retreat with his wife, Kathy, to a lakeside cabin in northern Minnesota only exacerbates the tensions rising between them. Then, within days of their arrival, Kathy mysteriously vanishes into the watery wilderness. When a police search fails to locate her, suspicion falls on the disgraced politician with a violent past. But when John himself disappears, the questions mount—with no answers in sight. In this contemplative thriller, acclaimed author Tim O’Brien examines America’s legacy of violence and warfare and its lasting impact both at home and abroad.

Author : Damian J. Smith
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1409401502

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The Book of Deeds of James I of Aragon by Damian J. Smith Pdf

The 'Book of Deeds' is the first known autobiography by a Christian king. Its author was James I of Aragon (1213-76), known as 'The Conqueror', one of the great political figures of 13th-century Europe and a successful crusader. In his 'Deeds', James describes the turbulent years of his minority, the thrilling capture of Majorca, the methodical conquest of the kingdom of Valencia, the reconquest of the kingdom of Murcia after Castile had failed to hold it, and many of the important events of his reign. While crusade and conquest of Spanish territory from the Muslims and Christian-Muslim relations on the frontier are central features of the account, the 'Deeds' are also a treasure trove of information on the image, power and purpose of monarchy, loyalty and bad faith in the feudal order, the growth of national sentiment, and medieval military tactics. At the same time, the book presents a unique insight into the mind of a medieval ruler, the supreme example we possess of the fears and ambitions of a man at the very centre of events.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 952 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1704
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BML:37001101765795

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A Collection of Voyages and Travels, Some Now First Printed from Original Manuscripts. Others Translated Out of Foreign Languages and Now First Publish'd in English,... In Four Volumes. With a General Preface,... The Whole Illustrated with a Great Number of Useful Maps, and Cuts All Engraved on Copper,... by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1072 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1877
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB11361763

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Senate documents by Anonim Pdf

Author : Robert Kerr
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783752308624

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A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels by Robert Kerr Pdf

Reproduction of the original: A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels by Robert Kerr

Author : John L. Stephens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1856
Category : Central America
ISBN : MINN:319510024030333

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Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan by John L. Stephens Pdf