Author: Wayne W. White
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1257112570
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
During 1943 and 1944 I experienced the fear and trauma of war as a young man from Illinois in the 15th Army Air Force, 454th Bombardment Group. I was a photographer who flew 37 bombing missions over Europe during WWII. Everyone wanted to get their 50 missions in so they could go home. I was shot flying over Linz, Astria. In this book I describe to the best of my recollection, how I lived, played, and survived when the odds of survival were against me. I narrowly escaped death so many times. It just wasn't my time.
It Wasn't My Time
Author: Wayne W. White
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1257112570
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
During 1943 and 1944 I experienced the fear and trauma of war as a young man from Illinois in the 15th Army Air Force, 454th Bombardment Group. I was a photographer who flew 37 bombing missions over Europe during WWII. Everyone wanted to get their 50 missions in so they could go home. I was shot flying over Linz, Astria. In this book I describe to the best of my recollection, how I lived, played, and survived when the odds of survival were against me. I narrowly escaped death so many times. It just wasn't my time.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1257112570
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
During 1943 and 1944 I experienced the fear and trauma of war as a young man from Illinois in the 15th Army Air Force, 454th Bombardment Group. I was a photographer who flew 37 bombing missions over Europe during WWII. Everyone wanted to get their 50 missions in so they could go home. I was shot flying over Linz, Astria. In this book I describe to the best of my recollection, how I lived, played, and survived when the odds of survival were against me. I narrowly escaped death so many times. It just wasn't my time.
Just Wasn't My Time
Author: Latony Crumble
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105461874
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Just Wasnt My time is a thrill ride from beggining to end.You will litterally laugh, cry, and fall in love with the author.This autobiography of the Life Of Latony "Pretty Tony" CrumbleWill endulge it's readers in the adversity that Latonyhad to overcome many times in his life. The road to thetop is paved with dissapointment, struggle, and failure.One has to make his/her own way in this world and not leanon the success of people around them to get through. Latonyhad many chances to do great things but it just wasn't his time...Untill Now!!
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105461874
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Just Wasnt My time is a thrill ride from beggining to end.You will litterally laugh, cry, and fall in love with the author.This autobiography of the Life Of Latony "Pretty Tony" CrumbleWill endulge it's readers in the adversity that Latonyhad to overcome many times in his life. The road to thetop is paved with dissapointment, struggle, and failure.One has to make his/her own way in this world and not leanon the success of people around them to get through. Latonyhad many chances to do great things but it just wasn't his time...Untill Now!!
Wish It Wasn't M.E.
Author: Michelle Flatt
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483636976
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
I hope that if you have Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) (or know someone who has) you will find this book useful. M.E. can affect different people in different ways. Some people are able to carry on with a normal life as long as they pace themselves, others are housebound or even bedridden. This book is about my story, how I developed M.E. and how I have tried to search for an answer and treatment for the symptoms I experience.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483636976
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
I hope that if you have Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) (or know someone who has) you will find this book useful. M.E. can affect different people in different ways. Some people are able to carry on with a normal life as long as they pace themselves, others are housebound or even bedridden. This book is about my story, how I developed M.E. and how I have tried to search for an answer and treatment for the symptoms I experience.
Wasn't That a Time
Author: Jesse Jarnow
Publisher: Da Capo Press
ISBN: 0306902052
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
The dramatic untold story of the Weavers, the hit-making folk-pop quartet destroyed with the aid of the United States government -- and who changed the world, anyway Following a series of top-ten hits that became instant American standards, the Weavers dissolved at the height of their fame. Wasn't That a Time: The Weavers, the Blacklist, and the Battle for the Soul of America details the remarkable rise of Pete Seeger's unlikely band of folk heroes, from basement hootenannies to the top of the charts, and the harassment campaign that brought them down. Exploring how a pop group's harmonies might be heard as a threat worthy of decades of investigation by the FBI, Wasn't That a Time turns the black-and-white 1950s into vivid color, using the Weavers to illuminate a dark and complex period of American history. With origins in the radical folk collective the Almanac Singers and the ambitious People's Songs, the singing activists in the Weavers set out to change the world with songs as their weapons, pioneering the use of music as a transformative political organizing tool. Using previously unseen journals and letters, unreleased recordings, once-secret government documents, and other archival research, Jesse Jarnow uncovers the immense hopes, incredible pressures, and daily struggles of the four distinct and often unharmonious personalities at the heart of the Weavers. In an era defined by a sharp political divide that feels all too familiar, the Weavers became heroes. With a class -- and race -- conscious global vision that now makes them seem like time travelers from the twenty-first century, the Weavers became a direct influence on a generation of musicians and listeners, teaching the power of eclectic songs and joyous, participatory harmonies.
Publisher: Da Capo Press
ISBN: 0306902052
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
The dramatic untold story of the Weavers, the hit-making folk-pop quartet destroyed with the aid of the United States government -- and who changed the world, anyway Following a series of top-ten hits that became instant American standards, the Weavers dissolved at the height of their fame. Wasn't That a Time: The Weavers, the Blacklist, and the Battle for the Soul of America details the remarkable rise of Pete Seeger's unlikely band of folk heroes, from basement hootenannies to the top of the charts, and the harassment campaign that brought them down. Exploring how a pop group's harmonies might be heard as a threat worthy of decades of investigation by the FBI, Wasn't That a Time turns the black-and-white 1950s into vivid color, using the Weavers to illuminate a dark and complex period of American history. With origins in the radical folk collective the Almanac Singers and the ambitious People's Songs, the singing activists in the Weavers set out to change the world with songs as their weapons, pioneering the use of music as a transformative political organizing tool. Using previously unseen journals and letters, unreleased recordings, once-secret government documents, and other archival research, Jesse Jarnow uncovers the immense hopes, incredible pressures, and daily struggles of the four distinct and often unharmonious personalities at the heart of the Weavers. In an era defined by a sharp political divide that feels all too familiar, the Weavers became heroes. With a class -- and race -- conscious global vision that now makes them seem like time travelers from the twenty-first century, the Weavers became a direct influence on a generation of musicians and listeners, teaching the power of eclectic songs and joyous, participatory harmonies.
If It Wasn't for Bad Luck
Author: Alan Crowe
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1456701800
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
DISC JOCKEY. COMPERE. ACTOR. CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINER. WRITER. ENTERTAINMENT AGENT PROMOTER & CONSULTANT. COSTUMED CHARACTER.RECORDING ARTISTE. REVIVALIST. TOWN COUNCILLOR. SCHOOL GOVENOR. LOCAL HISTORIAN. - An unbelievable list of credits by an equally unbelievable character. This book tells of how one man with no financial backing made a name for himself in the entertainment world, appeared on television and film sets, mixed with the rich and famous, yet still found the time to help those less fortunate than himself.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1456701800
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
DISC JOCKEY. COMPERE. ACTOR. CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINER. WRITER. ENTERTAINMENT AGENT PROMOTER & CONSULTANT. COSTUMED CHARACTER.RECORDING ARTISTE. REVIVALIST. TOWN COUNCILLOR. SCHOOL GOVENOR. LOCAL HISTORIAN. - An unbelievable list of credits by an equally unbelievable character. This book tells of how one man with no financial backing made a name for himself in the entertainment world, appeared on television and film sets, mixed with the rich and famous, yet still found the time to help those less fortunate than himself.
My Time
Author: Bradley Wiggins
Publisher: VeloPress
ISBN: 1937716317
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
"This book had me hooked from the start. A wonderfully told and often quite frank story of an incredible sportsman and his life, from a child up to his amazing tour de France and Olympic victories." On July 22, 2012, Bradley Wiggins made history as the first British cyclist to win the Tour de France. Ten days later, at the London Olympic Games, he won the time trial to become his country's most decorated Olympian. In an instant, "Wiggo"--now Sir Bradley Marc Wiggins--became a national hero. Two years previously, however, Wiggins had been staring into the abyss. His much-hyped attempt to conquer the 2010 Tour de France had ended in public humiliation. Poor results and indifferent form left him facing release from Team Sky. And then he was hit with the tragic news of the death of his grandfather, George, the man who had raised him as a young boy. At rock bottom, Wiggins had to reach deep inside and find the strength to fight his way back. Outspoken, honest, intelligent, and fearless, Wiggins has been hailed as the people's champion. In My Time, he tells the story of the remarkable journey that led him from his lowest ebb to win the world's toughest race. He opens up about the personal anguish that has driven him on and what it's like behind the scenes at Team Sky: the brutal training regimes, the sacrifices, and his views on his teammates and rivals. He talks too about his anger at the specter of doping that pursues his sport, how he dealt with the rush of taking Olympic gold, and above all what it takes to be the greatest.
Publisher: VeloPress
ISBN: 1937716317
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
"This book had me hooked from the start. A wonderfully told and often quite frank story of an incredible sportsman and his life, from a child up to his amazing tour de France and Olympic victories." On July 22, 2012, Bradley Wiggins made history as the first British cyclist to win the Tour de France. Ten days later, at the London Olympic Games, he won the time trial to become his country's most decorated Olympian. In an instant, "Wiggo"--now Sir Bradley Marc Wiggins--became a national hero. Two years previously, however, Wiggins had been staring into the abyss. His much-hyped attempt to conquer the 2010 Tour de France had ended in public humiliation. Poor results and indifferent form left him facing release from Team Sky. And then he was hit with the tragic news of the death of his grandfather, George, the man who had raised him as a young boy. At rock bottom, Wiggins had to reach deep inside and find the strength to fight his way back. Outspoken, honest, intelligent, and fearless, Wiggins has been hailed as the people's champion. In My Time, he tells the story of the remarkable journey that led him from his lowest ebb to win the world's toughest race. He opens up about the personal anguish that has driven him on and what it's like behind the scenes at Team Sky: the brutal training regimes, the sacrifices, and his views on his teammates and rivals. He talks too about his anger at the specter of doping that pursues his sport, how he dealt with the rush of taking Olympic gold, and above all what it takes to be the greatest.
It’s My Time To Talk!
Author: Emmanuel Highsmith
Publisher: Writers Republic LLC
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Based on a young boy who has experienced some very rocky moments in his life starting at an early age while also coming from a background of good faith-filled people. He has learned what it really means to survive the hardships in life with God as his compass & now wants to share his story to help you. With much transparency, you will learn how this young man endured sagas of struggle and embraced tales of triumph. This is the story of a young man who has come to realize that the future rewards those who press on - not those who stay stuck.
Publisher: Writers Republic LLC
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Based on a young boy who has experienced some very rocky moments in his life starting at an early age while also coming from a background of good faith-filled people. He has learned what it really means to survive the hardships in life with God as his compass & now wants to share his story to help you. With much transparency, you will learn how this young man endured sagas of struggle and embraced tales of triumph. This is the story of a young man who has come to realize that the future rewards those who press on - not those who stay stuck.
My Time to Speak
Author: Ilia Calderón
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982103868
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
An inspiring, timely, and conversation-starting memoir from the barrier-breaking and Emmy Award–winning journalist Ilia Calderón—the first Afro-Latina to anchor a high-profile newscast for a major Hispanic broadcast network in the United States—about following your dreams, overcoming prejudice, and embracing your identity. As a child, Ilia Calderón felt like a typical girl from Colombia. In Chocó, the Afro-Latino province where she grew up, your skin could be any shade and you’d still be considered blood. Race was a non-issue, and Ilia didn’t think much about it—until she left her community to attend high school and college in Medellín. For the first time, she became familiar with horrifying racial slurs thrown at her both inside and outside of the classroom. From that point on, she resolved to become “deaf” to racism, determined to overcome it in every way she could, even when she was told time and time again that prominent castings weren’t “for people like you.” When a twist of fate presented her the opportunity of a lifetime at Telemundo in Miami, she was excited to start a new life, and identity, in the United States, where racial boundaries, she believed, had long since dissolved and equality was the rule. Instead, in her new life as an American, she faced a new type of racial discrimination, as an immigrant women of color speaking to the increasingly marginalized Latinx community in Spanish. Now, Ilia draws back the curtain on the ups and downs of her remarkable life and career. From personal inner struggles to professional issues—such as being directly threatened by a Ku Klux Klan member after an interview—she discusses how she built a new identity in the United States in the midst of racially charged violence and political polarization. Along the way, she’ll show how she’s overcome fear and confronted hate head on, and the inspirational philosophy that has always propelled her forward.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982103868
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
An inspiring, timely, and conversation-starting memoir from the barrier-breaking and Emmy Award–winning journalist Ilia Calderón—the first Afro-Latina to anchor a high-profile newscast for a major Hispanic broadcast network in the United States—about following your dreams, overcoming prejudice, and embracing your identity. As a child, Ilia Calderón felt like a typical girl from Colombia. In Chocó, the Afro-Latino province where she grew up, your skin could be any shade and you’d still be considered blood. Race was a non-issue, and Ilia didn’t think much about it—until she left her community to attend high school and college in Medellín. For the first time, she became familiar with horrifying racial slurs thrown at her both inside and outside of the classroom. From that point on, she resolved to become “deaf” to racism, determined to overcome it in every way she could, even when she was told time and time again that prominent castings weren’t “for people like you.” When a twist of fate presented her the opportunity of a lifetime at Telemundo in Miami, she was excited to start a new life, and identity, in the United States, where racial boundaries, she believed, had long since dissolved and equality was the rule. Instead, in her new life as an American, she faced a new type of racial discrimination, as an immigrant women of color speaking to the increasingly marginalized Latinx community in Spanish. Now, Ilia draws back the curtain on the ups and downs of her remarkable life and career. From personal inner struggles to professional issues—such as being directly threatened by a Ku Klux Klan member after an interview—she discusses how she built a new identity in the United States in the midst of racially charged violence and political polarization. Along the way, she’ll show how she’s overcome fear and confronted hate head on, and the inspirational philosophy that has always propelled her forward.
Finding Peace in Times of Tragedy
Author: Christy Monson
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 164170134X
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Finding peace in times of worldwide trauma is difficult, and finding peace in times of personal trauma such as a family death or tragedy can be overwhelming. Therapist Christy Monson professionally and compassionately describes how tragedy physically changes the brain and the body, and she provides powerful techniques to help heal those invisible wounds and cope with the turmoil of our day. Chapters are interspersed with moving, first-hand accounts that span the range of human tragedy, including those from A 9/11 survivor Parents who had two children die of brain tumors A mother whose son lost a leg in a road side bomb in Afghanistan A young adult whose father committed suicide And a rape survivor. Through detailed research, years of experience, and detailed interviews with survivors, Monson shows that there is hope for not just peace but also joy after tragedy.
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 164170134X
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Finding peace in times of worldwide trauma is difficult, and finding peace in times of personal trauma such as a family death or tragedy can be overwhelming. Therapist Christy Monson professionally and compassionately describes how tragedy physically changes the brain and the body, and she provides powerful techniques to help heal those invisible wounds and cope with the turmoil of our day. Chapters are interspersed with moving, first-hand accounts that span the range of human tragedy, including those from A 9/11 survivor Parents who had two children die of brain tumors A mother whose son lost a leg in a road side bomb in Afghanistan A young adult whose father committed suicide And a rape survivor. Through detailed research, years of experience, and detailed interviews with survivors, Monson shows that there is hope for not just peace but also joy after tragedy.
Ahead Of My Time
Author: Kendra Armstrong
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0986173606
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Stacy Bellows a fast talking, fast walking girl who thinks she knows any and everything but one life altering night someone shows her that her life isn't hers to control....
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0986173606
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Stacy Bellows a fast talking, fast walking girl who thinks she knows any and everything but one life altering night someone shows her that her life isn't hers to control....