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Daughter of the Sky: The Story of Amelia Earhart by Paul L. Briand, Jr. This is an engaging biography of the renowned aviator. In his introduction, Briand says, " Amelia Earhart was one of America’s great heroines; her life was in many ways unique. She was one of a kind, and the fabric of her life was woven of strands that are rarely produced: she had an insatiable curiosity about everything in life—ideas, books, people, places, mechanical things; she loved all kinds of sports and games, especially those “only for boys”; she fidgeted with an implacable unrest to experiment, to try ...

Immerse yourself in the captivating life story of Amelia Earhart, one of Americas most celebrated heroines. Presented by Briand, this riveting biography reveals Earhart as a unique figure, woven from rare strands of qualities. She possessed an unquenchable curiosity about life—its ideas, books, people, places, even the mechanics of things. A lover of sports traditionally reserved for boys, she was driven by an unyielding desire to experiment and try new things. Her zest for life was paradoxically intertwined with a deep desire for solitude, and she carried an ever-present sense of ...

Louise Steinman has published essays and articles in the Los Angeles Times Magazine, The Washington Post, and Salon. She has also led writing workshops and curates literacy programs. The Souvenir, a powerful, best-selling book, was a featured selection of the Literary Guild, Doubleday Book Club, and others.

Delve into the captivating life of an American Bondman, as lovingly presented by his daughter, Josephine Brown. This biography not only revisits the significant experiences documented in her fathers own narratives, but also introduces fresh anecdotes and her unique perspective on his life. While the book draws heavily from previously published autobiographical accounts, it is enriched by a narrative style brimming with humor and wit. As observed by Andrews, the biographys exceptional contribution to the legacy of William Wells Brown is the insights it provides into the rhetorical strategies ...

Listen to real-life stories from women of color who honor their ancestors' fight to achieve independence for the United States of America and are members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The host, Reisha Raney, a black leader in the DAR and a direct descendant of President Thomas Jefferson's grandfather, is conducting research as a Harvard University non-resident fellow, under the direction of Henry Louis Gates, Jr, host of the PBS Special "Finding Your Roots", exploring the lives of DAR members of color and their ancestry which includes men and women of American Indian, ...

“An elegant, meticulously researched, and eminently readable history of the books that define us as Americans. For history buffs and book-lovers alike, McHugh offers us a precious gift.”—Jake Halpern, Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author “With her usual...

Hello en Hallo, I'm Gerrie Timmerman and this is a new podcast series about my feature film project: The Magician's Daughter aka Disappearing Act.  This podcast will have episodes in English, but also in Dutch.  Scroll down for this description in Dutch. Kijk beneden voor de Nederlandse tekst.The movie is partly based on my life: The magician's daughter.  I am a filmmaker and daughter of the fairly unknown Dutch magician Timanini.But the film is also, and not in the least, about the life of the Jewish magician Ben Ali Libi, who vanished in the Holocaust and how his life and mine ...

A personal take on the life of Polish Marxist, philosopher, economist, anti-war activist and revolutionary socialist Rosa Luxemburg. Although it will reflect on the events of her life in light of the historical context and political climate, this podcast doesn't pretend to be an academic work on the life of Rosa Luxemburg. Telling stories of her life and times, with excerpts from letters to her friends, lovers and fellow social-democrats is the real aim here. Over a century after her assassination, her words are still relevant. The music for the podcast was composed by Fraser Parry.

Xoe and Rita discuss film, literature, historical figures, interests, and obsessions.

Legends of the Barbed Wire Hotel invites you on a mission to preserve the untold stories of America’s veterans before they are lost to time. Hosted by Diana Maul Halstead, daughter of a WWII POW, this podcast shines a light on the personal journeys, sacrifices, and quiet strength of those who served—whether in combat or behind the scenes. Inspired by the discovery of her father’s hidden POW diary, Diana is determined to ensure that every veteran’s experience—big or small—is remembered. But she can’t do it alone. We need your help to honor these stories. Whether you’re a veteran...

Legends of the Barbed Wire Hotel invites you on a mission to preserve the untold stories of America’s veterans before they are lost to time. Hosted by Diana Maul Halstead, daughter of a WWII POW, this podcast shines a light on the personal journeys, sacrifices, and quiet strength of those who served—whether in combat or behind the scenes. Inspired by the discovery of her father’s hidden POW diary, Diana is determined to ensure that every veteran’s experience—big or small—is remembered. But she can’t do it alone. We need your help to honor these stories. Whether you’re a veteran...