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Light in the Dark Room
A young boy, thin and ill, feeds his small brother in a ritualized act of desperation, half-stifling him. The boy will be treated, his father will get a job, and the family will be moved from their shack in the slums of Rio de Janeiro to a suburban house, courtesy of the American viewers of Gordon Parks's photographs in Life magazine. It all turned
Racial Ambiguity in Asian American Culture
The sheer diversity of the Asian American populace makes them an ambiguous racial category. Indeed, the 2010 U.S. Census lists twenty-four Asian-ethnic groups, lumping together under one heading people with dramatically different historical backgrounds and cultures. In Racial Ambiguity in Asian American Culture, Jennifer Ann Ho shines a light on the hybrid and indeterminate aspects of race, revealing ambiguity to be paramount to a more nuanced understanding both of race and of what it means to be Asian American. Exploring a variety of subjects and cultural artifacts, Ho reveals how Asian American subjects evince a deep racial ambiguity that unmoors the concept of race from any fixed or finit...
The Memoir and the Memoirist
The memoir is the most popular and expressive literary form of our time. Writers embrace the memoir and readers devour it, propelling many memoirs by relative unknowns to the top of the best-seller list. Writing programs challenge authors to disclose themselves in personal narrative. Memoir and personal narrative urge writers to face the intimacies of the self and ask what is true. In The Memoir and the Memoirist, critic and memoirist Thomas Larson explores the craft and purpose of writing this new form. Larson guides the reader from the autobiography and the personal essay to the memoir--a genre focused on a particularly emotional relationship in the author's past, an intimate story concern...
A Double Life
Photographs by Nan Goldin and David Armstrong.
The Universe Next Door
In the personal narrative essays of this book you are offered a hint of what the universe of the ocean contains for those who choose to examine its depths. Adventures abound in this exciting journey of the sea written by an avid and experienced scuba diver. Written from a personal perspective that will enable the reader to experience a wide range of adventures, from light-hearted and funny to tense and suspenseful.The author has a Master's degree in Cognitive Psychology and maintains her career as a network security engineer. She has authored many technical papers, but calls "The Universe Next Door" her love song to the sea and to scuba divers everywhere.Contents Include:Flying The Jewel The Deep Dirty Jack and the Fins Idyll The Thrill of the Hunt - The Boomerang Octopuss Garden Here There Be Dragons Halfway to Tonga - Just Another Perfect Day Naked Gills and Sarcastic Fringeheads The Eternal - Spiral Shore Leave A Single Breath The Eye of the Beholder Diving Amok - El Bajo Extreme To Live Before the Wind
From Struggle to Strength
From Struggle to Strength: Personal Stories of Overcoming Mental Health Obstacles is a powerful and inspiring collection of personal stories that explore the journey towards mental health and well-being. The book features 15 chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the recovery journey, including finding the courage to seek help, managing chronic mental illness, overcoming self-doubt and low self-esteem, and finding meaning and purpose in life. Through these personal stories, readers will gain insight into the challenges and triumphs of living with mental illness, and they will find hope and inspiration as they read about the journeys of others who have overcome similar struggles. The book also offers practical tips and guidance for those who are seeking support and guidance on their own journey towards recovery and well-being. From Struggle to Strength is a must-read for anyone who is struggling with mental illness, as well as for their friends, family, and loved ones. It is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, and that with the right treatment and support, anyone can build a fulfilling and meaningful life despite the challenges of mental illness.
