Tag #Memoir

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Ardern to Publish Memoir Detailing Leadership and Resignation

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is publishing a memoir titled "A Different Kind of Power" on June 3, 2024, detailing her leadership, her handling of the Christchurch mosque attacks and the COVID-19 pandemic, and the reasons behind her 2023 resignation.

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Gender Equality
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Pope Francis's Memoir: A Personal Account and a Plea for Reform

Pope Francis's memoir, the first by a living pope, reveals personal details of his upbringing, family life, and views on social issues while addressing past controversies surrounding his papacy, particularly his handling of clerical sex abuse scandals and Argentina's military dictatorship.

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Whitney Houston's Bodyguard Recounts Six Years Protecting the Star

David Roberts, Whitney Houston's former bodyguard for six years (1988-1995), recounts his experiences protecting her, revealing security challenges, the toll of fame, and industry pressures that ultimately led to concerns for her well-being, culminating in her tragic death in 2012.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Pope Francis's Memoir "Hope" Reveals Personal Details and Papacy's Core Values

Pope Francis's memoir, "Hope," released January 14th, reveals personal details like a near-death experience as a child and an assassination attempt during his 2021 Iraq trip, alongside his views on war, capitalism, and the Church's role.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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All'italiana: A Journalist's Journey into the Heart of Italy

Ulrike Reski's "All'italiana" details her journey to understand Italy, blending personal experiences with investigations into the Mafia, Berlusconi's rise, the Five Star Movement, and media bias, revealing a complex picture of Italian society marked by contradictions.

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Sir Michael Crawford: From Childhood Humor to Knighthood

Sir Michael Crawford, a British actor knighted for services to the theatre, discusses his childhood experiences using humor to overcome adversity, his successful acting career, and the importance of making audiences laugh.

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Sydney Beachgoer Witnesses Apocalyptic Sky Due to Bushfires

During the summer of 2012 in Sydney, Australian journalist Kumi Taguchi experienced a dramatic shift in sky color from blue to orange at a beach due to distant bushfires, creating a shared moment of apprehension among beachgoers before quickly returning to normal, symbolizing both environmental frag...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Paralympic Champion's Past: A Story of Terrorism and Spain's Transition

Ivan Butel's "De silence et d'or" profiles Sebastian "Chano" Rodriguez, a former GRAPO terrorist who became a Paralympic swimming champion, exploring Spain's post-Franco transition and the lasting impact of political violence.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Wildfire Memoir Highlights Loss, Renewal, and the Power of Silence

Pico Iyer's memoir, "Aflame," details his 1990 escape from a Santa Barbara wildfire that destroyed his home and possessions, leading to a profound reevaluation of life and a period of solace at a Big Sur monastery.

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No Poverty
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Franke Daughter's Memoir Details Abuse, Culminating in Mother's Arrest

Shari Franke, eldest daughter of convicted abuser Ruby Franke, published a memoir detailing the physical and psychological abuse she and her siblings suffered, revealing the manipulative tactics of Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, and the subsequent intervention leading to their ar...

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Gender Equality
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BHL's "Nuit blanche": Insomnia, Global Engagement, and Mortality

In his recently published book, "Nuit blanche," Bernard-Henri Lévy reflects on his lifelong insomnia, connecting his sleepless nights to his intense engagement with global events, personal relationships, and his reflections on mortality. He dismisses accusations of snobbishness, emphasizing the medi...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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NPR's Year-End Reading Guide: Diverse Memoirs Reflect Societal Shifts

NPR's year-end reading guide highlights over 50 biographies and memoirs offering diverse perspectives on relationships, family, illness, and social justice, reflecting evolving societal norms and scientific understanding.

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