Assata: An Autobiography

Assata: An Autobiography Review

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This presents the life story of African American revolutionary Shakur, previously known as JoAnne Chesimard.

The Autobiography of a Hunted Priest

The Autobiography of a Hunted Priest Review

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Foreword by James V. Schall, S.J.

Truth is stranger than fiction. And nowhere in literature is it so apparent as in this classic work, The Autobiography of a Hunted Priest. This autobiography of a Jesuit priest in Elizabethan England is a most remarkable document and John Gerard, its author, a most remarkable priest in a time when to be a Catholic in England courted imprisonment and torture; to be a priest was treason by act of Parliament.

Smuggled into England after his ordination and dumped on a Norfolk beach at night, Fr. Gerard disguised himself as a country gentleman and traveled about the country saying Mass, preaching and ministering to the faithful in secret always in constant danger. The houses in which he found shelter were frequently raided by "priest hunters"; priest-holes, hide-outs and hair-breadth escapes were part of his daily life. He was finally caught and imprisoned, and later removed to the infamous Tower of London where he was brutally tortured.

The stirring account of his escape, by means of a rope thrown across the moat, is a daring and magnificent climax to a true story which, for sheer narrative power and interest, far exceeds any fiction. Here is an accurate and compelling picture of England when Catholics were denied their freedom to worship and endured vicious persecution and often martyrdom.

But more than the story of a single priest, The Autobiography of a Hunted Priest epitomizes the constant struggle of all human beings through the ages to maintain their freedom. It is a book of courage and of conviction whose message is most timely for our age.

Why The WWE Universe Loves AND Hates John Cena (an unauthorized biography)

Why The WWE Universe Loves AND Hates John Cena (an unauthorized biography) Review

"Why The WWE Universe Loves AND Hates John Cena" is a compelling exploration of John Cena's rise to fame in WWE and the powerful affection and animosity he elicits from different generations of WWE fans today.

Drawing insight and expectations from exclusive interviews with WWE insiders and professional wrestling observers, this gripping and completely unauthorized look inside the WWE also explores how WWE executives, including Vince McMahon, may revamp Cena's character before giving him the ultimate push at WrestleMania 28 against The Rock.

Incorporating segments from his bestselling title "The Rock vs. John Cena: The Real Story Behind The WWE Rivalry," nationally acclaimed author and former E! Entertainment Television host Michael Essany takes an in-depth look at who exactly loves and hates John Cena (and why).

Whether you're shouting "Let's Go Cena" or "Cena Sucks," this exceptional, first-of-its-kind EXCLUSIVE is a must read for all WWE fans.

The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie

The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie Review

Andrew Carnegie was an immigrant, a poor boy who worked in a cotton mill, a man who amassed a great fortune as a steel baron and then became one of the most generous and influential philanthropists the world has ever known. His famous dictum, that he who dies rich dies disgraced, has inspired philanthropists and philanthropic enterprises for generations. During his own lifetime, he put his ideas into action by creating a family of organizations that continue to work toward improving the human condition, advancing international peace, strengthening democracy, and creating societal progress that benefits men, women, and children in the United States and around the globe.

Now, to mark its centennial, Carnegie Corporation of New York, founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1911, has partnered with PublicAffairs to reissue "The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie," with an introduction by the Corporation's president Vartan Gregorian. Here, in his own words, Mr. Carnegie tells the dramatic story of his life and career, outlining the principles that he lived by and that today serve as the pillars of modern philanthropy.

Heavier Than Heaven: A Biography of Kurt Cobain

Heavier Than Heaven: A Biography of Kurt Cobain Review

This is the first in-depth biography of the troubled genius Kurt Cobain. Based on exclusive access to Cobains unpublished diaries, more than 400 interviews, four years of research, and a wealth of documentation, Heavier Than Heaven traces Cobains life from his early days in a double-wide trailer outside of Aberdeen, Washington, to his rise to fame, fortune, and the adulation of a generation.

Autobiography and Other Writings (Oxford World's Classics)

Autobiography and Other Writings (Oxford World's Classics) Review

Franklin's writings span a long and distinguished career of literary, scientific, and political inquiry--the work of a man whose life lasted for nearly all of the 18th century, and whose achievements ranged from inventing the lightning rod to publishing Poor Richard's Almanac to signing the Declaration of Independence. In his own lifetime, Franklin knew prominence not only in America but also in Britain and France. Here was a cosmopolitan statesman, public servant, inventor, and editor with a distinctly Yankee sensibility; here was a moral philosopher who divided his faith between the natural sciences and the American experiment. This volume includes Franklin's reflections on such diverse issues as reason and religion, social status, electricity, America's national character and characters, war, and the societal status of women. Also included is a new transcription of his 1726 journal, and several pieces that have only recently been identified as Franklin's work.

About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Franklin's autobiography

Franklin's autobiography Review

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