Set in 1831, the story follows Charles Kingsley as he navigates his childhood in Clovelly, Devon, amidst the backdrop of Victorian England's turmoil. Confronted with themes of death and social unrest, Kingsley's experiences shape his understanding of the world around him, highlighting the stark realities of the era. The narrative delves into the complexities of growing up during a time marked by significant societal challenges.
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to work 11 miles above the Earth and on the edge of space, travelling at twice the speed of sound, serving champagne and caviar to passengers as they enjoyed their supersonic experience?
Set against the backdrop of 18th-century history, the story follows Charlotte Taylor, who escapes her English life for Jamaica, only to face tragedy and solitude after her lover's death. Over the next sixty-six years, she forges a new life among the Mi'kmaq in New Brunswick, navigating multiple marriages and raising a large family. Sally Armstrong, Charlotte's descendant, weaves together historical fact and fiction to vividly portray the resilience and adventures of this remarkable woman, capturing her extraordinary journey through life's challenges.
Stories to Inspire and Uplift the Hearts of Canadians
Wearing poppies on your lapel during the month of November. Enjoying local fiddlers playing music on Cape Breton Island. Cheering your favorite team on during Hockey Night. Swatting mosquitoes in Muskoka on the first long weekend in May. Driving the Trans-Canada Highway. Questioning why the ABC song ends in "z" and not "zed." All these things are distinctly Canadian and now there's another one Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul. Written by fellow Canadians from Cape Breton Island to Prince Edward Island, from Montreal to Vancouver, this book reveals the people, the history and the special moments that give Canada such a distinctive charm and character. With chapters On Being Canadian, Living Your Dream, Overcoming Obstacles, On Love, On Kindness and Making a Difference, these stories weave a rich tapestry of life from the people who call Canada home. Notable stories hockey player Paul Henderson's "Goal of the Century"; Chief Dan George's recounting of his great land; Marilyn Bell DiLascio's historic 1954 Lake Ontario swim; cartoonist Lynn Johnston's delightful story of an encounter with Wayne Gretzky; and journalist Sally Armstrong's details of Princess Diana's first trip to Canada. Like hearing a heartfelt version of "O, Canada!", this book will instill renewed pride and patriotism in a well-deserving country and its people.
Strhujúci životopisný príbeh o statočnosti a obetiach mladej ženy, ktorá utiekla od tyranskej rodiny a utláčajúcej kultúry v Saudskej Arábii, uchvátil svet. V roku 2019, po trojročnom plánovaní, sa Rahaf Muhammad podarilo uniknúť, no v Bangkoku jej vzali cestovný pas. Hrozilo jej, že ju prinútia vrátiť sa domov, kde by ju pravdepodobne zabili ako iné rebelky. Zabarikádovala sa v hotelovej izbe a otvorila si účet na Twitteri, čím oslovila svet. Keď jej na dvere klopali úradníci s príkazom odviesť ju na letisko, získala za jeden deň štyridsaťpäťtisíc sledovateľov, ktorí jej pomohli požiadať o azyl na Západe. Rahaf odhaľuje nevypovedané pravdy o živote v uzavretom kráľovstve, kde sú mladé ženy vychovávané v systéme potláčajúcom ich práva. Vyrastala s obrovskými finančnými výsadami, no pod dozorom mužských príbuzných, vrátane svojho otca, významného politika. Jej detstvo bolo poznačené násilím a útlakom. Od prvých dní na tajnej internetovej sieti, kde zisťovala, ako uniknúť pred násilím, až po osamelý útek do Kanady, je tento príbeh inšpiratívnym svedectvom o neúnavnom boji za slobodu.
Podtitul: Úsvit nového věku pro všechny Eviny dcery Nastal čas změnit postavení žen na celém světě! Zastavit diskriminaci a násilí páchané na ženách, včetně znásilňování v oblastech válečných konfliktů. Na ně se Sally Armstrongová ve své nejnovější knize zaměřuje nejvíce. Navzdory líčení děsivých jevů vyznívá její vyprávění optimisticky. Hrdinkami příběhů jsou ženy, které si bez ohledu na zaběhnuté zvyklosti dokázaly vymoci některá nejzákladnější lidská práva, ženy, jež našly sílu se vzchopit a vymanit z pout tradičního útlaku a dosáhnout zasloužené emancipace. A to nejen v ohniscích bojů, ale i na poklidném venkově, v univerzitních kampusech či kuchyních, v Americe stejně jako v Asii a Africe.