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A moving and illuminating memoir about the life of world-famous author and historian Iris ChangIris Chang's best-selling book, The Rape of Nanking, forever changed the way we view the Second World War in Asia. It all began with a photo of a river choked with the bodies of hundreds of Chinese civilians that shock Iris to her core. Who were these people? Why had this happened and how could their story have been lost to history? She could not shake that image from her head.

As Elizabeth Anscombe, Philippa Foot, Mary Midgley, and Iris Murdoch labored to make a place for themselves in a male-dominated world, as they made friendships and families, and as they drifted toward and away from each other, they never stopped insisting that some lives are better than others. Drawing on a cluster of recently opened archives and extensive correspondence and interviews with those who knew them best, Benjamin Lipscomb traces the lives and ideas of four friends who gave us a better way to think about ethics, and ourselves.

Knocked off her feet after 20 years in public health nursing, Iris Graville quit her job and convinced her family to move to Stehekin, a remote mountain village in Washington State's North Cascades. She yearned for the quiet and respite of this community of 85 residents accessible only by boat, float plane, or hiking. Stehekin means the way through, and Hiking Naked chronicles Graville's journey through questions about work and calling. Ultimately, in the solitude bestowed by pines, firs, and mountain trails, she regained her spiritual footing and found her own way through.

Iris Origo, one of the twentieth century's great diarists, was born in England in 1902. As a child, she moved between England, Ireland, Italy and America, never quite belonging anywhere. It was only when she married an Italian man that she came to rest in one country. Fifteen years later, that country would be at war with her own. With piercing insight, Origo documents the grim absurdities that her adopted Italy underwent as war became more and more unavoidable.

Fresh out of the Israeli Army, 20-year-old Iris Bahr decides to follow in the footsteps of many before her and backpack through Asia. Only unlike the average traveler, she has more in mind than just seeing the sights: She is on a desperate mission to lose her virginity. Dork Whore is a fresh and funny memoir about a young woman whose quirky personality and embarrassing neuroses always seem to get in the way of her getting what she wants.

Iris Fisher Smith's stories of family, friends, and health will show the importance of sticking together with those you love. She had an Italian grandmother, who, in her teens, idolized Bonnie and Clyde; a father who was friends with Leonard Nimoy; a mother who attended school with the Boston Strangler, and more. This family provides a rich history that shaped the author's life and personality. When Life becomes challenging, this is the time we need each other the most. It is important to laugh and play together and enjoy each other’s company.

Charmian Kittredge London (1871–1955) was the epitome of a modern woman. Free-spirited and adventurous, she defied modern expectations of femininity. Today she is best known as the wife of the famous American author Jack London, yet she was a literary trailblazer in her own right. This biography is the first book to tell the complete story of Charmian’s life—freed from the shadow cast by her famous husband.

Ich bin Couscous Crème fraîche - die wahre Geschichte von Katy Ben Ali. Sexuelle Übergriffe in der Familie, später Drogen, auf der Straße leben, Rotlichtmilieu in Paris.

Iris Chang, the best-selling author of The Rape of Nanking and a tireless human-rights activist, symbolized strength to many in the literary and social-justice worlds. Her fearless reputation made it all the more shocking when she committed suicide in 2004 at age 36. Long-time friend Paula Kamen reveals for the first time the private Iris behind the bold, international celebrity. She offers a tribute to the lost heroine while attempting to explain Iris' tragic psychological decline.

C'est l'histoire émouvante de Katy Ben Ali. Née au Havre, Katy en voit de toutes les couleurs dès sa plus tendre enfance. Victime d'abus sexuels, la drogue, le milieu de la nuit parisienne, ce livre audio raconte la vie de Katy pleine d'embûches et d'épreuves extrêmes qui finit par trouver la sérénité avec l'amour.

In this book, the author focuses on explaining how both a history of racial inequality and America’s failure to rectify said shameful history continue to impact young African American students today. This is shown through relatable yet never before documented personal stories of how the author navigated through an educational system that is not tailored to the needs of Black and brown students. This can be seen through stories told by the author such as how teachers in rural communities fail to understand their Black students due to a lack of resources.

Learn about the life experiences of a 15 year old biracial author growing up in a multi-racial household with parents of the opposite race. Examine the differences and challenges being overcome in everyday life in order to understand what makes Iris, Iris.

"Baudelaire on Air" è un podcast registrato in salotto, su una scrivania improvvisata in mezzo a lustrini, perline, strass e piume di struzzo. In un crogiuolo di pensieri, riflessioni e chiacchiere, Iris affronta argomenti vari di vita, tutti legati da un unico filo rosso: il Burlesque. Ogni Mercoledì un nuovo episodio.

Amy Sedaris meets Woody Allen in an uproarious memoir of self discovery. In her critically acclaimed memoir Dork Whore, Iris Bahr finally lost her virginity in the summer between high school and Brown University. In this book, she’s ready for love a year later - but not much wiser. Through all of her uproarious capers, she tries to reconcile her craving for mindblowing sex with her desire for a meaningful relationship - all in an attempt to become an adult. Sort of.

Iris the Real Estate Lady can't leave her house because of the Virus, so she started a podcast, recorded from the bunker.

This is a digital journal of sorts where I discuss my life and the goals I hope to achieve whilst living it. My main intention for this podcast is to practice consistency and upload weekly episodes, so that as I journey and evolve as a human being, I'll have an ever expanding legacy I can use to help me reflect upon my experiences.

This podcast delves into various topics ranging from faith, family, friendships, travel, relationships, motherhood, singlehood and all that that entails!! Specifically for women like me...women over 40, mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, wives or future wives! Lol! Women trying to live their very best life and to be the best version of themselves but who may face challenges along the way. This show isn't for put together perfect women. This show is for women like me who have days that they are a HOT mess! This podcast is meant to inspire and let you know that you are not alone!

Iris Krasnow was eight years old when she first attended sleepaway camp, building lasting friendships and essential life skills amid the towering pine trees and open skies of Wisconsin. Decades later, she returned to Camp Agawak as a staff member to help resurrect Agalog, the camp's defunct magazine that she wrote for as a child. There, she revisits the activities she loved as a young girl: singing songs around a campfire, swimming in a pristine lake, sleeping under the stars—experiences that continue to fill her with wisdom and perspective.

Como o mesmo rio não banha o mesmo homem duas vezes, a mesma mulher não visita a mesma cidade duas vezes. Luciana Gualda é como todo grande viajante: conheceu muitos lugares, aprendeu sobre pessoas e culturas, mas o que realmente a marcava era como aqueles destinos a mudaram por dentro. Desde suas memórias de infância até suas últimas aventuras, ela nos relata como as aventuras que viveu e os locais que visitou tiveram alguma influência sobre ela e, ao revisitar alguns, como eles já não eram os mesmos, pois ela mesma se tornara outra pessoa.

Hoi! Wij zijn Iris en Laura, al jaren bevriend en vanaf moment één vroegen we elkaar de oren van het lijf, maar we weten nog steeds niet alles.We praten, we spelen, we dichten, we delen. Welkom bij de zin in de zin!Een podcast waar poëzie, filosofie en het dagelijks leven elkaar tegen komen.Instagram Iris:@poeziejedat@iris.mjgInstagram Laura@schrijfselzinnen@lauravansletten