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Books > Biography
Join Hloni Bookholane on his journey of becoming a doctor: from student to intern at the world-famous Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town to the best school of public health in the world across the Atlantic, and back home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
There are highs and lows – learnings and unlearnings – about the personal versus political as he discovers how government policy, socioeconomics and more influence disease and medicine.
Down second avenue is Es'kia Mphahlele's autobiography of his South
African childhood and his struggle against discrimination. The
memoir tells of Es'kia's childhood in Maupaneng, a small village
outside Pietersburg, and Marabastad, a location in Pretoria. Here
he showed academic promise. This resulted in a career as a teacher.
After a number of years, though, he was barred from teaching
because of his vocal opposition to the segregation and
discrimination occurring in schools. Mphahlele then worked for Drum
magazine in various capacities. The biography culminates in his
exile from South Africa in 1957. Down second avenue is Mphahlele's
personal account of his struggle for identity and dignity in the
face of the growing discriminatory policies of the South African
government. It is a compelling mix of humour and pathos.
In this beautifully illustrated and deeply philosophical graphic
memoir, legendary artist Ai Weiwei explores the connection between
artistic expression and intellectual freedom through interwoven stories
from all the seasons of his life.
As a child living in exile during the Cultural Revolution, Ai Weiwei
often found himself with nothing to read but government-approved comic
books. Although they were restricted by the confines of political
propaganda, Ai Weiwei was struck by the artists' ability to express
their thoughts on art and humanity through graphic storytelling. Now,
decades later, Ai Weiwei and Italian comic artist Gianluca Costantini
present Zodiac, Ai Weiwei's first graphic memoir.
Inspired by the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac and their associated
human characteristics, Ai Weiwei masterfully interweaves ancient
Chinese folklore with stories of his life, family, and career. The
narrative shifts back and forth through the years--at once in the past,
present, and future--mirroring memory and our relationship to time. As
readers delve deeper into the beautifully illustrated pages of Zodiac,
they will find not only a personal history of Ai Weiwei and an
examination of the sociopolitical climate in which he makes his art,
but a philosophical exploration of what it means to find oneself
through art and freedom of expression.
Contemplative and political, Zodiac will inspire readers to return
again and again to Ai Weiwei's musings on the relationship between art,
time, and our shared humanity.
New Zealand's prime minister has been hailed as a leader for a new
generation, tired of inaction in the face of issues such as climate
change and far-right terrorism. Her grace and compassion following
the Christchurch mosque shooting captured the world's attention.
Oprah Winfrey invited us to 'channel our inner Jacindas' as praise
for Ardern flooded headlines and social media. The ruler of this
remote country even made the cover of Time. In this revealing
biography, journalist Madeleine Chapman discovers the woman behind
the headlines. Always politically engaged and passionate, Ardern is
uncompromising and astute. In her first press conference, she
announced an election campaign of 'relentless positivity'. The
tactic was a resounding success: donations poured in and Labour
rebounded in the polls. But has Ardern lived up to her promise?
What political concessions has she had to make? And beyond the
hype, what does her new style of leadership look like in practice?
Former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty delivers a powerful combination of
memoir, leadership lessons, and big ideas on how we can all drive
meaningful change. Ginni Rometty led one of the world's most iconic
companies, and in Good Power she recounts her groundbreaking path
from a challenging childhood to becoming the CEO of IBM and one of
the world's most influential business leaders. With candor and
depth, Rometty shares milestones from her life and career while
redefining power as a way to drive meaningful change in positive
ways for ourselves, our organizations, and for the many, not just
the few-a concept she calls "good power." Rometty's "memoir with
purpose" combines the experiences that defined her life-personal
hurdles, high-stakes decisions, passionate advocacy-with the
actionable advice of a coaching session to highlight lessons that
shape authentic leadership. Behind-the-scenes stories and practical
guidance offer us a blueprint for how we can all use good power to
advance our careers, inspire our teams, improve our companies, and
create healthier societies. The book begins with raw, vivid
memories from Rometty's youth and early professional years as she
recalls the trauma and the role models that formed her belief that
how we lead is as important as what we achieve. She learns early on
that good power is a choice available to everyone, even to those
without money, status, or impressive titles. Rometty then shows us
how her concept of good power evolved as she grew from a first-time
manager to a transformative CEO. Stories told through the lens of
five principles-be in service of others; build belief; know what
must change and what must endure; steward good tech; be
resilient-reveal tools that anyone can apply to achieve real change
at any stage of their life and work. Rometty also encourages us to
use good power at scale to bring about urgent societal change. She
shares insights from her own journey to create a more equitable
world by leading the SkillsFirst movement, which connects
underserved populations with family-sustaining jobs by transforming
hiring, education, and training. With heart, humility, and
conviction, Good Power offers an inspiring, compelling guide to
creating meaningful change in our lives.
King of the Fells. Iron man. Lake District fell running legend.
Joss Naylor is all of these things and more. His achievements are
astounding, his records stand the test of time. In 1983 he
completed the 105-mile Lakes, Meres and Waters (LMW) route in a
staggering 19hr 14min and to this day, describes it as one of the
best routes he ever ran. High praise indeed and yet, so few know of
it. Part guidebook, part inspirational regaling, this book
interweaves tales of past and present as Naylor reflects on his
1983 epic on a re-walk 37 years later. In the company of
award-winning author, Vivienne Crow, Naylor recalls that magical
day, sharing stories and anecdotes from, not just his run, but the
1980s fell running scene, his working life and growing up in the
Wasdale Valley. Naylor's tales, together with breathtaking
photography, are accompanied by basic guide notes for the LMW
route, sticking as closely to his 1983 run as possible. These notes
divide the route into ten stages (ranging from 9 to 14 miles),
allowing runners and walkers to follow in the footsteps of the King
of the Fells, albeit on a more relaxed schedule. From Loweswater to
Over Water, visiting 27 of the Lake District's largest bodies of
water, the LMW route guarantees vistas of unparalleled beauty and
an unforgettable experience in true fell country.
'Bboy' means 'boy' in a very particular form of internet cat-speak.
You can pronounce it 'boy', 'buh-boy' or 'bee-boy', whatever makes
your heart happiest. It's not always easy to live your life with
kindness, but Ellen Murray and her cat Bilbo are doing their best
to spread messages of positivity to their followers. As an LGBT+
and disability activist, Ellen's goal has always been to make love,
care and safety a reality for all - but fighting for your own
rights or standing as an ally to others can be daunting,
intimidating and confusing work. How to Be a Good Bboy is an
accessible guide to understanding human rights work: what it's all
about, and how to get involved, navigate the inevitable pitfalls,
overcome imposter syndrome, and own your vulnerability and power.
It is about Bilbo, and about Ellen. About her work, and about how
Bilbo's online presence is not just an accessory to that work but a
way to channel the greater goals of her activism to a wider
audience. It is about dignity, respect and justice, and ultimately
how to be a very good bboy.
Usman Khan was convicted of terrorism-related offences at age 20,
and sent to high-security prison. He was released eight years
later, and allowed to travel to London for one day, to attend an
event marking the fifth anniversary of a prison education programme
he participated in. On 29 November, 2019, he sat with others at
Fishmongers' Hall, some of whom he knew. Then he went to the
bathroom to retrieve the things he had hidden there: a fake bomb
vest and two knives, which he taped to his wrists. That day, he
killed two people: Saskia Jones and Jack Merritt. Preti Taneja
taught fiction writing in prison for three years. Merritt oversaw
her program; Khan was one of her students. 'It is the immediate
aftermath,' Taneja writes. '"I am living at the centre of a wound
still fresh." The I is not only mine. It belongs to many.' In this
searching lament by the award-winning author of We That Are Young,
Taneja interrogates the language of terror, trauma and grief; the
fictions we believe and the voices we exclude. Contending with the
pain of unspeakable loss set against public tragedy, she draws on
history, memory, and powerful poetic predecessors to reckon with
the systemic nature of atrocity. Blurring genre and form, Aftermath
is a profound attempt to regain trust after violence and to
recapture a politics of hope through a determined dream of
abolition.
Geloof soos aartappels is die inspirerende ware verhaal van bekende evangelis Angus Buchan. Dit is ’n getuienis van hoe geloof ’n mens deur die donkerste tye kan dra. Nadat Angus tot bekering gekom het, is hierdie humeurige man wat van sy drank gehou het, verander in ’n passievolle dienaar van God. Sy geloof het hom al deur droogtes, familietragedie en finansiële krisisse gedra. Sedert hy tot bekering gekom het, het Angus die evangelie oor die węreld heen verkondig. Hy het ook ’n kinderhuis gestig, verskeie boeke geskryf en duisende mense geďnspireer met sy boodskappe op TV, radio en by sy konferensies.
Hierdie aangrypende boek sal jou opnuut verseker van God se almag en sy voorsiening vir sy kinders.
'This honest and beautiful book is a story of resilience and doing
life your way' Fearne Cotton 'Kris's story should make you feel
grateful for every second you're alive. It's a testament to her
positivity, empathy, bravery and her unfailing sense of humour'
Dermot O'Leary 'A manifesto for how to be alive. It will leave you
calm, hopeful and unafraid' Dawn O'Porter Kris was living a totally
normal life as a twenty-three-year-old: travelling the world,
falling in love, making plans. However, when she found a lump in
her boob and was told that it was not only cancer, but also
incurable, life took on a completely new meaning. She was diagnosed
at an age when life wasn't something to be grateful for, but a
goddamn right. Little did Kris know it was cancer that would lead
her to a life she had never considered: a happy one. From founding
a charity to visiting Downing Street, campaigning at festivals to
appearing on TV, and being present at the birth of her nephew; in
the face of all the possible prognoses, Kris is surviving,
thriving, and resolutely living. Glittering a Turd is more than
just another cancer memoir; it's a handbook for living life to the
fullest, shining a new perspective on survival and learning to
glitter your own turd, whatever it might be. Kris has survived the
unsurvivable for twelve years. Here, she begins to discover why.
Advocate Thuli Madonsela has achieved in her seven years as Public
Protector what few accomplish in a lifetime; her legacy and
contribution cannot be over-stated. In her final days in office she
compiled the explosive State Capture report and, before that, the
report on President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla residence. Praised and
vilified in equal measures, Madonsela has frequently found herself
at centre stage in the increasingly fractious South African
political scene.
Yet, despite the intense media scrutiny, Madonsela
remains something of an enigma. Who is this soft-spoken woman who
stood up to state corruption? Where did she develop her views and
resolve? This book attempts to answer these questions, and others,
by exploring many aspects of Madonsela's life: her childhood years
and family, her involvement in student politics, her contribution
to the constitution, her life in law.
Madonsela once described her
role as Public Protector as being akin to that of the Venda
traditional spiritual female leader, the Makhadzi, who whispers
truth to the ruler. When the sounds of the exchanges between the
ruler and the Makhadzi grow loud, Madonsela said, that is when the
whispering has failed.
No Longer Whispering to Power is about Thuli
Madonsela's tenure as Public Protector, during which the whisper
grew into a cry. It is the story of the South African people's
attempt to hold power to account through the Office of the Public
Protector. More significantly, this important book stands as a
record of the crucial work Madonsela has done, always acting
without fear or favour.
After dozens of books and articles by anonymous sources, here,
finally, is a history of the Trump White House, with the President
and his staff talking openly and on the record. In Inside Trump's
White House, Doug Wead offers a sweeping, eloquent history of
President Donald J. Trump's first years in the White House,
covering everything from election night to the biggest political
obstacles of his presidency. The book will include
never-before-reported stories and scoops, including how President
Trump turned around the American economy, how he "never complains
and never explains", and insight into how his actions sometimes
lead to misunderstandings with the media and the public. Inside
Trump's White House features exclusive interviews with the Trump
family about the Mueller Report, and narrates their reactions when
the report was finally released. Wead successfully gained
interviews with the President in the Oval Office, chief of staff
Mick Mulvaney, Jared and Ivanka Kushner, Donald Trump Jr, Eric and
Lara Trump, and White House insiders for this illuminating history.
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