Author: Karen Emilson
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595436021
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
The continuing saga of David Pischke and his struggle to live a respectable life despite the difficulties he endured throughout his tormented childhood. This is the story of a determined man whose character and strength has helped him overcome incredible odds. By telling this story, David has faced his own demons head-on and emerged triumphant.
When Memories Remain
Author: Karen Emilson
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595436021
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
The continuing saga of David Pischke and his struggle to live a respectable life despite the difficulties he endured throughout his tormented childhood. This is the story of a determined man whose character and strength has helped him overcome incredible odds. By telling this story, David has faced his own demons head-on and emerged triumphant.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595436021
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
The continuing saga of David Pischke and his struggle to live a respectable life despite the difficulties he endured throughout his tormented childhood. This is the story of a determined man whose character and strength has helped him overcome incredible odds. By telling this story, David has faced his own demons head-on and emerged triumphant.
Time Flies, But Memories Stay
Author: V. Subramanian
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1645878333
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
“That was the beginning of the slow end for my mother. As the disease worsened, she forgot everything. She lost control of her body functions.” “I am afraid she is no more.” The doctor’s words still echo in my ears. “There was a standing ovation from the audience when I received the ultimate Champion of Champions Trophy from the MD and CEO of the Bank.” “Further, they also blamed that the lack of interim funding has forced JET to shut operations. This is a typical ‘heads–I-win-and-tails–you-lose’ criticism on the bankers.” “The new dictum of the enforcement agencies seems to replace the cardinal principle of the Criminal Law ‘Innocent until proven guilty’ with ‘Guilty unless proven innocent’. This book, divided into four parts, contains short stories based on emotion, humour, success and the latest issues affecting bankers. The stories reflect the challenges faced, the hilarious situations enjoyed and the success achieved by the author in his personal as well as professional front, in his career spanning nearly 40 years. The stories extend from 1978, from the date of his joining the bank, till his retirement in 2018. The episodes represent the memorable experiences of the author at various locations in the country like Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Bhopal and other rural places that the author served Syndicate Bank in, in various capacities. Overall, the book is a walk down a memory lane of over 40 years and a kaleidoscope of memoirs of the author.
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1645878333
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
“That was the beginning of the slow end for my mother. As the disease worsened, she forgot everything. She lost control of her body functions.” “I am afraid she is no more.” The doctor’s words still echo in my ears. “There was a standing ovation from the audience when I received the ultimate Champion of Champions Trophy from the MD and CEO of the Bank.” “Further, they also blamed that the lack of interim funding has forced JET to shut operations. This is a typical ‘heads–I-win-and-tails–you-lose’ criticism on the bankers.” “The new dictum of the enforcement agencies seems to replace the cardinal principle of the Criminal Law ‘Innocent until proven guilty’ with ‘Guilty unless proven innocent’. This book, divided into four parts, contains short stories based on emotion, humour, success and the latest issues affecting bankers. The stories reflect the challenges faced, the hilarious situations enjoyed and the success achieved by the author in his personal as well as professional front, in his career spanning nearly 40 years. The stories extend from 1978, from the date of his joining the bank, till his retirement in 2018. The episodes represent the memorable experiences of the author at various locations in the country like Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Bhopal and other rural places that the author served Syndicate Bank in, in various capacities. Overall, the book is a walk down a memory lane of over 40 years and a kaleidoscope of memoirs of the author.
Where Children Run
Author: Karen Emilson
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781543152715
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Twins David and Dennis Pischke's lives change forever when their father dies, and a Polish immigrant damaged by the war arrives at their farm near the isolated town of Moosehorn, Manitoba. Boleslaw Domko quickly works his way into their lives and their mother's bed."Where Children Run" opens with one of their earliest memories-the day Domko throws their infant stepsister against the wall. In this first-hand account, the Twins recall years of neglect, starvation, and enslavement; horrific beatings and candlelit nights spent in the nearby St. Thomas Lutheran Church. Neighbors intervene, but their efforts provide only temporary relief as the children's mother-also living in fear-refuses to press charges. The brothers vow that if they survive, they will someday expose their tormentor and members of their mother's religious organization who turned a blind eye to their suffering. This is their story-told with stark honesty and in heart-wrenching detail.First released in 1996, "Where Children Run" is a timeless, unforgettable book about survival; and a powerful testament to the strength and adaptability of the human spirit.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781543152715
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Twins David and Dennis Pischke's lives change forever when their father dies, and a Polish immigrant damaged by the war arrives at their farm near the isolated town of Moosehorn, Manitoba. Boleslaw Domko quickly works his way into their lives and their mother's bed."Where Children Run" opens with one of their earliest memories-the day Domko throws their infant stepsister against the wall. In this first-hand account, the Twins recall years of neglect, starvation, and enslavement; horrific beatings and candlelit nights spent in the nearby St. Thomas Lutheran Church. Neighbors intervene, but their efforts provide only temporary relief as the children's mother-also living in fear-refuses to press charges. The brothers vow that if they survive, they will someday expose their tormentor and members of their mother's religious organization who turned a blind eye to their suffering. This is their story-told with stark honesty and in heart-wrenching detail.First released in 1996, "Where Children Run" is a timeless, unforgettable book about survival; and a powerful testament to the strength and adaptability of the human spirit.
The Memory Book
Author: Lara Avery
Publisher: Poppy
ISBN: 0316283770
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Perfect for fans of Everything, Everything and Five Feet Apart, a bittersweet story of love and loss, told one journal entry at a time. Sammie McCoy is a girl with a plan: graduate at the top of her class and get out of her small town as soon as possible. Nothing will stand in her way-not even the rare genetic disorder the doctors say will slowly steal her memories and then her health. So the memory book is born: a journal written to Sammie's future self. It's where she'll record every perfect detail of her first date with longtime-crush Stuart, and where she'll admit how much she's missed her childhood friend Cooper. The memory book will ensure Sammie never forgets the most important parts of her life-the people who have broken her heart, and those who have mended it. If Sammie's going to die, she's going to die living.
Publisher: Poppy
ISBN: 0316283770
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Perfect for fans of Everything, Everything and Five Feet Apart, a bittersweet story of love and loss, told one journal entry at a time. Sammie McCoy is a girl with a plan: graduate at the top of her class and get out of her small town as soon as possible. Nothing will stand in her way-not even the rare genetic disorder the doctors say will slowly steal her memories and then her health. So the memory book is born: a journal written to Sammie's future self. It's where she'll record every perfect detail of her first date with longtime-crush Stuart, and where she'll admit how much she's missed her childhood friend Cooper. The memory book will ensure Sammie never forgets the most important parts of her life-the people who have broken her heart, and those who have mended it. If Sammie's going to die, she's going to die living.
Memories Remain Silent Stories
Author: ELMEJ
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
It has a sturdy cover for a beautiful look and feel. It makes a great back to school, Christmas Gift or holiday, graduation . This journal is great for taking notes, jotting lists, doodling, brainstorming, prayer, gratitude, meditation and mindfulness journaling.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
It has a sturdy cover for a beautiful look and feel. It makes a great back to school, Christmas Gift or holiday, graduation . This journal is great for taking notes, jotting lists, doodling, brainstorming, prayer, gratitude, meditation and mindfulness journaling.
My Lie
Author: Meredith Maran
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470944838
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Meredith Maran lived a daughter's nightmare: she accused her father of sexual abuse, then realized, nearly too late, that he was innocent. During the 1980s and 1990s, tens of thousands of Americans became convinced that they had repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse, and then, decades later, recovered those memories in therapy. Journalist, mother, and daughter Meredith Maran was one of them. Her accusation and estrangement from her father caused her sons to grow up without their only grandfather, divided her family into those who believed her and those who didn't, and led her to isolate herself on "Planet Incest," where "survivors" devoted their lives, and life savings, to recovering memories of events that had never occurred. Maran unveils her family's devastation and ultimate redemption against the backdrop of the sex-abuse scandals, beginning with the infamous McMartin preschool trial, that sent hundreds of innocents to jail—several of whom remain imprisoned today. Exploring the psychological, cultural, and neuroscientific causes of this modern American witch-hunt, My Lie asks: how could so many people come to believe the same lie at the same time? What has neuroscience discovered about the brain's capacity to create false memories and encode false beliefs? What are the "big lies" gaining traction in American culture today—and how can we keep them from taking hold? My Lie is a wrenchingly honest, unexpectedly witty, and profoundly human story that proves the personal is indeed political—and the political can become painfully personal.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470944838
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Meredith Maran lived a daughter's nightmare: she accused her father of sexual abuse, then realized, nearly too late, that he was innocent. During the 1980s and 1990s, tens of thousands of Americans became convinced that they had repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse, and then, decades later, recovered those memories in therapy. Journalist, mother, and daughter Meredith Maran was one of them. Her accusation and estrangement from her father caused her sons to grow up without their only grandfather, divided her family into those who believed her and those who didn't, and led her to isolate herself on "Planet Incest," where "survivors" devoted their lives, and life savings, to recovering memories of events that had never occurred. Maran unveils her family's devastation and ultimate redemption against the backdrop of the sex-abuse scandals, beginning with the infamous McMartin preschool trial, that sent hundreds of innocents to jail—several of whom remain imprisoned today. Exploring the psychological, cultural, and neuroscientific causes of this modern American witch-hunt, My Lie asks: how could so many people come to believe the same lie at the same time? What has neuroscience discovered about the brain's capacity to create false memories and encode false beliefs? What are the "big lies" gaining traction in American culture today—and how can we keep them from taking hold? My Lie is a wrenchingly honest, unexpectedly witty, and profoundly human story that proves the personal is indeed political—and the political can become painfully personal.
Memory Speaks
Author: Julie Sedivy
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 067498028X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
From an award-winning writer and linguist, a scientific and personal meditation on the phenomenon of language loss and the possibility of renewal. As a child Julie Sedivy left Czechoslovakia for Canada, and English soon took over her life. By early adulthood she spoke Czech rarely and badly, and when her father died unexpectedly, she lost not only a beloved parent but also her firmest point of connection to her native language. As Sedivy realized, more is at stake here than the loss of language: there is also the loss of identity. Language is an important part of adaptation to a new culture, and immigrants everywhere face pressure to assimilate. Recognizing this tension, Sedivy set out to understand the science of language loss and the potential for renewal. In Memory Speaks, she takes on the psychological and social world of multilingualism, exploring the human brainÕs capacity to learnÑand forgetÑlanguages at various stages of life. But while studies of multilingual experience provide resources for the teaching and preservation of languages, Sedivy finds that the challenges facing multilingual people are largely political. Countering the widespread view that linguistic pluralism splinters loyalties and communities, Sedivy argues that the struggle to remain connected to an ancestral language and culture is a site of common ground, as people from all backgrounds can recognize the crucial role of language in forming a sense of self. Distinctive and timely, Memory Speaks combines a rich body of psychological research with a moving story at once personal and universally resonant. As citizens debate the merits of bilingual education, as the worldÕs less dominant languages are driven to extinction, and as many people confront the pain of language loss, this is badly needed wisdom.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 067498028X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
From an award-winning writer and linguist, a scientific and personal meditation on the phenomenon of language loss and the possibility of renewal. As a child Julie Sedivy left Czechoslovakia for Canada, and English soon took over her life. By early adulthood she spoke Czech rarely and badly, and when her father died unexpectedly, she lost not only a beloved parent but also her firmest point of connection to her native language. As Sedivy realized, more is at stake here than the loss of language: there is also the loss of identity. Language is an important part of adaptation to a new culture, and immigrants everywhere face pressure to assimilate. Recognizing this tension, Sedivy set out to understand the science of language loss and the potential for renewal. In Memory Speaks, she takes on the psychological and social world of multilingualism, exploring the human brainÕs capacity to learnÑand forgetÑlanguages at various stages of life. But while studies of multilingual experience provide resources for the teaching and preservation of languages, Sedivy finds that the challenges facing multilingual people are largely political. Countering the widespread view that linguistic pluralism splinters loyalties and communities, Sedivy argues that the struggle to remain connected to an ancestral language and culture is a site of common ground, as people from all backgrounds can recognize the crucial role of language in forming a sense of self. Distinctive and timely, Memory Speaks combines a rich body of psychological research with a moving story at once personal and universally resonant. As citizens debate the merits of bilingual education, as the worldÕs less dominant languages are driven to extinction, and as many people confront the pain of language loss, this is badly needed wisdom.
The Memory Police
Author: Yoko Ogawa
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1101870613
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Finalist for the International Booker Prize and the National Book Award A haunting Orwellian novel about the terrors of state surveillance, from the acclaimed author of The Housekeeper and the Professor. On an unnamed island, objects are disappearing: first hats, then ribbons, birds, roses. . . . Most of the inhabitants are oblivious to these changes, while those few able to recall the lost objects live in fear of the draconian Memory Police, who are committed to ensuring that what has disappeared remains forgotten. When a young writer discovers that her editor is in danger, she concocts a plan to hide him beneath her f loorboards, and together they cling to her writing as the last way of preserving the past. Powerful and provocative, The Memory Police is a stunning novel about the trauma of loss. ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR THE NEW YORK TIMES * THE WASHINGTON POST * TIME * CHICAGO TRIBUNE * THE GUARDIAN * ESQUIRE * THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS * FINANCIAL TIMES * LIBRARY JOURNAL * THE A.V. CLUB * KIRKUS REVIEWS * LITERARY HUB American Book Award winner
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1101870613
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Finalist for the International Booker Prize and the National Book Award A haunting Orwellian novel about the terrors of state surveillance, from the acclaimed author of The Housekeeper and the Professor. On an unnamed island, objects are disappearing: first hats, then ribbons, birds, roses. . . . Most of the inhabitants are oblivious to these changes, while those few able to recall the lost objects live in fear of the draconian Memory Police, who are committed to ensuring that what has disappeared remains forgotten. When a young writer discovers that her editor is in danger, she concocts a plan to hide him beneath her f loorboards, and together they cling to her writing as the last way of preserving the past. Powerful and provocative, The Memory Police is a stunning novel about the trauma of loss. ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR THE NEW YORK TIMES * THE WASHINGTON POST * TIME * CHICAGO TRIBUNE * THE GUARDIAN * ESQUIRE * THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS * FINANCIAL TIMES * LIBRARY JOURNAL * THE A.V. CLUB * KIRKUS REVIEWS * LITERARY HUB American Book Award winner
The Memory Palace
Author: Mira Bartok
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439183325
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
A gorgeous memoir about the 17 year estrangement of the author and her homeless schizophrenic mother, and their reunion.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439183325
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
A gorgeous memoir about the 17 year estrangement of the author and her homeless schizophrenic mother, and their reunion.
Memory as Prediction
Author: Tomaso Vecchi
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 0262361221
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Theoretical reflections and analytical observations on memory and prediction, linking these concepts to the role of the cerebellum in higher cognition. What is memory? What is memory for? Where is memory in the brain? Although memory is probably the most studied function in cognition, these fundamental questions remain challenging. We can try to answer the question of memory's purpose by defining the function of memory as remembering the past. And yet this definition is not consistent with the many errors that characterize our memory, or with the phylogenetic and ontogenetic origin of memory. In this book, Tomaso Vecchi and Daniele Gatti argue that the purpose of memory is not to remember the past but to predict the future.
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 0262361221
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Theoretical reflections and analytical observations on memory and prediction, linking these concepts to the role of the cerebellum in higher cognition. What is memory? What is memory for? Where is memory in the brain? Although memory is probably the most studied function in cognition, these fundamental questions remain challenging. We can try to answer the question of memory's purpose by defining the function of memory as remembering the past. And yet this definition is not consistent with the many errors that characterize our memory, or with the phylogenetic and ontogenetic origin of memory. In this book, Tomaso Vecchi and Daniele Gatti argue that the purpose of memory is not to remember the past but to predict the future.