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From a pioneering advocate for LGBTQ youth, a gripping, impassioned account of how an unhoused queer youth’s murder compelled him to create the nation’s largest housing program for homeless LGBTQ teens. “A gut-wrenchingly poignant real-life saga . . . Carl Siciliano has written an...

Behind every act of domestic terrorism there is someone's child whose life took a radical turn for reasons that often remain mysterious. Camilla Hall is a case in point: a pastor's daughter from small-town Minnesota who eventually joined the ranks of radicals in the notorious Symbionese Liberation Army before dying in a shootout with Los Angeles Police in May 1974. How could a "good girl" become one of the most wanted domestic terrorists in the United States? Rachael Hanel tells her story here, revealing both the deep humanity and the extraordinary circumstances of Camilla Hall's life.

A 22-year-old cancer survivor and amputee, Terry set out from St. John’s, Newfoundland, in April 1980, aiming to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research. His first months on the road in Atlantic Canada and Quebec were not only physically taxing—he ran the equivalent of a marathon a day—but frustrating, as Canadians were slow to recognize and support his endeavor. That all changed when he met a young man named Bill Vigars, who, on behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society, led a campaign to ensure that every person in Canada knew the story of this outstanding young man.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Winner of the 2024 Governor General's Literary Award for Nonfiction Named a Best Book of 2024 by Audible, Spotify, and Winnipeg Free Press One of CBC's Best Canadian Nonfiction of 2024 From ground zero of this country's most important project: reconciliation...

Philippa Ryder's journey to embracing her true self as a transgender woman has left an indelible mark on Irish culture. Growing up as a boy in the 1960s, she felt out of place, drawn to dressing in her sister's and later her wife's clothes. It wasn't until the 1990s that she discovered she wasn't alone in these feelings. Navigating the challenging path of transitioning from male to female, 'My Name is Philippa' tells an extraordinary tale of love, understanding, and the unwavering support of a family who stayed united as Philippa transformed from husband and father to wife and mother.

The morning after a birthday party she threw for him, O'Brien woke up in the hospital to learn that his girlfriend was dead, and he might be going to prison for causing the car crash that killed her. With piercing insight and stark prose, Mark L. O’Brien leads us on a deeply personal, intimate, and emotional journey—grappling with loss, regret, and his fragmented memories of the night of the crash, questioning a new relationship fraught with immense shame.

Le habían dado la espalda, y desapareció misteriosamente en el punto más alto de su carrera, pero ahora está de regreso y se ha ganado los corazones de todos con su increíble historia.

This book is a journey over the hills and valleys of rescue work and a tell-all look from behind the scenes in the killing fields where most of these dogs are being slaughtered simply because they look like pit bulls. Cindy Marabito believes there is a solution for America's first native dog breed, the American Pit Bull Terrier. This book is Cindy's story about these extraordinary dogs and the people who believe in them.

The Sands of Yesterday documents Robert’s emergence from his obsession with his dream girl to ideas for ways to contribute to society in more productive ways, such as by starting the Seed Fund, which evolved into the Providing Point charitable program. This idea grew into Robert’s first charity, which subsidizes groceries for locals in need in Chilliwack, British Columbia. 51% of The Sands of Yesterday's royalties go to the program. This book compiles the individual books, Seeds of Tomorrow, Fields of Formation, and A Distant Glimmer.

The true, inspiring tales in Random Acts of Kindness spotlight ordinary people from ages nine to 100 who have found unique ways to show compassion and make a difference. Some of these stories will warm your heart and make you laugh; others will make you smile; and a few might make you cry—in a good way—with the joy of knowing there is so much goodness and generosity in the world.

«I bambini affamati erano tanti. Cominciava il tempo umido e freddo e non c’era carbone. I casi pietosi erano molti, moltissimi. Bambini che dormivano in casse di segatura per avere meno freddo, senza lenzuola e senza coperte. Bambini rimasti soli o con parenti anziani che non avevano la forza e i mezzi per curarsi di loro.» Così scrisse Teresa Noce, dirigente dell’Udi, Unione donne italiane, che fu l’anima del grande sforzo collettivo avviato all’indomani della Seconda guerra mondiale per salvare i piccoli del Sud condannati dalla povertà.

Sam always knew he was starting life on the back foot. When his parents split, Sam, his mother and his brother had to learn to survive in a world not built for single-parent families. Add to that Sam's diagnosis with a form of dwarfism and the odds seemed stacked against them. As surgeons kept breaking and resetting Sam's legs in attempts to keep him walking, disability and poverty collided, and it took all the family's strength not to crumple in the impact. In Broke, lawyer and disability advocate Sam Drummond weaves a poignant, stirring and deeply compassionate tale of life on the fringes.

Mahatma Gandhi (October 2, 1869-January 30, 1948) was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule. He inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

Rush Limbaugh: A Chronicled Tour captures this media icon’s dedication, passion, influence, and every other aspect of his life, and uses these to help you to pause and reflect on your own lives, ultimatley using these tools to transform your life in the same way.

Lennina Ofori is a force of nature. A teen mother, a supportive older sister, a PhD student, a support system, a working woman, a survivor, above all, she is an Advocate. She has spent her life working for those who do not have a voice, for those relegated to the margins, and in this audiobook, she lends her voice to them. Starting with her own life story, from her beautiful family, to her hardest struggles, Ofori opens the door to intersections that are familiar to many: race, class and gender, and uses her expertise to explain and embolden listeners to make active change in their own lives.

Frederick Douglass, born into slavery in Maryland in 1818, became one of the most prominent abolitionists, orators, and writers in American history. His life story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the pursuit of freedom. Douglass escaped slavery in his early twenties and dedicated his life to the abolitionist cause. Through his powerful speeches, autobiographical writings, and activism, he fought for the rights of African Americans and became a leading voice in the fight against slavery.

Malcolm X is a towering figure in American history and one of the most influential civil rights leaders of the 20th century. Born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1925, he would go on to become a force for change in the fight for Black liberation in America. From his early experiences with racism to his leadership role in the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X's life was marked by a relentless pursuit of justice and equality for Black people.

Introducing the "Warriors for Justice Bundle," a powerful collection of audiobooks that pays homage to two of the most influential and impactful figures in the struggle for civil rights and social justice: Frederick Douglass and Malcolm X. These two iconic figures stood up against oppression, challenged the status quo, and fought tirelessly for the rights and dignity of marginalized communities.

Jon F. Gleman is dedicating his life journey to generating awareness on just how fortunate we are to be part of life here on our planet, Mother Earth, and the responsibilities we have to protect and preserve our home. No matter where you live on this planet, there is one thing that we all need to agree on. Time is running out, and we won't get a second chance. Our planet, Mother Earth, is talking to us. At this point, she is imploring us to set things right, to stop defiling and polluting our home. It has to stop, or life as we know it will change for the worse. It already is.

Addressing the leaders of today and tomorrow, An Other World alternates between heart-wrenching but hopeful letters to Hanif Fazal’s daughter Amina, reflections on Fazal’s formative life experiences and lessons on identity, Black and Brown relationships, and a unique type of freedom that could be available to all of us. In this moving blend of social commentary and memoir with a call to action, Fazal—co-founder of the Center for Equity and Inclusion—documents his journey towards Black and Brown joy, freedom, and belonging