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The cover of this autobiography shows I.R. Dujon at the time of publication mothering her younger, 6-year-old self. I Will Protect Her details the adolescent years in which Ingrid was subject to tragic child abuse, while the people in charge of her welfare and safety neglected their most basic responsibilities at every point possible. This led to a prolonged period of suffering for her and for so many others. After years of fighting, a full criminal investigation into the crimes was relaunched. Victims were able finally to expose the police and local authorities for their systematic failure to recognise, report, and act upon avoidable and life-altering abuse. The collation of notes, factual evidence, dates and times as recorded by herself and supported by many others affected, led to the prosecution of one of London's most notorious paedophiles, who was convicted and sentenced to 24 years in prison. Only now, after years of counselling, therapy, and personal development, Ingrid has managed to finally close this chapter of her life for good. Today Dujon is a proud mother of five children, all now adults. Dujon's goal is to share her story and inspire any and everyone who has ever been subject to any form of abuse. Ingrid hopes to educate a wider audience who may not be familiar with the patterns and signs of child abuse, and to paint a detailed picture of how people who are external to an abusive situation can still do so much to prevent or change things for the better.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION'Dazzling. Potent. Vital' TARA WESTOVER'A story about hope, imagination and resilience'GUARDIAN'I adored this book ... Unforgettable' ELIF SHAFAK

The diaries of Dr Kathleen Lynn, 1916-1955, cover her involvement in the 1916 Rising, the War of Independence, the Civil War, and the formative three and a half decades of the Irish Free State.

A unique recollection of social life and changes in the Highlands of Scotland in the early twentieth century. It documents not only a personal struggle to succeed in the construction industry from straitened circumstances in Inverness before and during the First World War, but also a search for advancement through work in the British Empire.

In Confessions of an Australian Assimilator, author, Barnaby Growling, arrives in Australia on the 22nd of March 2021. He settles when he arrives in Rockhampton in September 2021. It is now January 2022, and his heart has yet to flutter. He is living a bit of an Australian stereotype. Those who know him best have said that if anyone deserves to be here, he does. But even if he chooses to accept the premise that he had a special capacity to run harder and faster than anybody else, in the relay race that brought him to the lucky country, he knows it would have meant nothing if all the people who assisted him hadn't put a baton in his hand to cross the finish line with. You can't win without that.

We''ve all had those moments. The ones where you look in the mirror and nothing feels ok. For Anita Bhagwandas, this started when she was a child and it created an enduring internal torment about her looks.We''re all told that this is just part of growing up, but it stays with us, evolving as we age. The internet tells us we should love ourselves, whilst bombarding us with images of airbrushed perfection, upholding centuries-old beauty standards which we can''t always see. Our beauty rituals are so often based around things we think we need to fix, grow and develop - sometimes tipping into dangerous obsession.So, what seismic shift does it take to break free from this mentality? In Ugly, Anita uncovers where these beauty standards started, unpicks why they''ve been perpetuated and unmasks the structures that continue to support them. From the ever-growing cosmetic surgery industry, to the hidden pitfalls of ''pretty privilege'', it is time to finally break free from those limiting beauty standards, because feeling ugly should have nothing to do with how we look, and everything to do with who wants us to feel lacking.

From disastrous first gigs, to major record deals, from North Wales to the smoky clubs of Soho, Euron GriffithâEUR(TM)s memoir is a roller-coaster ride wrapped in six t-shirts.

Emerson Whitney writes, 'Really, I can't explain myself without making a mess.' What follows is that mess - electrifying, gorgeous, defiant. At Heaven's center, Whitney seeks to understand their relationship to their mother and grandmother, those first windows into womanhood and all its consequences. Whitney retraces a roving youth in deeply observant, psychedelic prose - all the while folding in the work of thinkers like Judith Butler, Donna Haraway, and C. Riley Snorton - to engage transness and the breathing, morphing nature of selfhood. An expansive examination of what makes us up, Heaven wonders what role our childhood plays in who we are. Can we escape the discussion of causality? Is the story of our body just ours? With extraordinary emotional force, Whitney sways between theory and memory in order to explore these brazen questions and write this unforgettable book.

A memoir by one of the most influential and ubiquitous underground British musicians of the past thirty years

An unforgettable memoir and manifesto for living, from the woman who redefined magazines for the 21st century

What if every day was like Sunday?

From renowned expert George McGavin, this is an eye-opening look into the weird and wonderful world of insects, exploring how they helped create our world and how they will continue to shape our future.

In this gripping memoir, Eamonn Mallie takes us on an extraordinary journey through his life as a journalist in Northern Ireland. From the frontlines of the Troubles to the corridors of power, Mallie's fearless reporting and unrelenting pursuit of the truth have made him a legendary figure in Irish journalism. Having gained unparalleled access to key players, Mallie shares his reflections on his groundbreaking interviews with John Hume, Gerry Adams, Margaret Thatcher, Ian Paisley, Bill Clinton, Tony Blair and a host of other influential figures involved in the peace process. From adrenaline-fuelled moments on the ground to frank conversations with political heavyweights, Eyewitness to War and Peace is a captivating read that sheds new light on the challenges and triumphs of navigating the world of journalism in a divided society. An unflinching testament to the power of investigative reporting and the enduring pursuit of peace, this is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Northern Ireland's troubled past and its hopeful future.

How Marilyn Aminuddin discovered her family's history

'Not merely the conclusive homage to a compulsively fascinating character, but an insightful study into the biographical process itself' Nicholas Shakespeare'Now that he is dead, we can know him better.'Secrecy came naturally to John le Carré, and there were some secrets that he fought fiercely to keep. Nowhere was this more so than in his private life. Apparently content in his marriage, the novelist conducted a string of love affairs over four decades. To keep these relationships secret, he made use of tradecraft that he had learned as a spy: code names and cover stories, cut outs, safe houses and dead letter boxes.Such affairs introduced both jeopardy and excitement into what was otherwise a quiet, ordered life. Le Carré seemed to require the stimulus they provided in order to write, though this meant deceiving those closest to him. It is no coincidence that betrayal became a recurrent theme in his work.Adam Sisman's definitive biography, published in 2015, revealed much about the elusive spy-turned-novelist; yet le Carré was adamant that some subjects should remain hidden, at least during his lifetime. The Secret Life of John le Carré is the story of what was left out, and offers reflections on the difficult relationship between biographer and subject. More than that, it adds a necessary coda to the life and work of this complex, driven, restless man. The Secret Life of John le Carré reveals a hitherto-hidden perspective on the life and work of the spy-turned-author and a fascinating meditation on the complex relationship between biographer and subject. 'Now that he is dead,' Sisman writes, 'we can know him better.'

An inspiring and empowering memoir from broadcaster and DJ Adele Roberts.

My name is Marion Dees, Author, Grandfather, Father, and Husband. I've worked in construction for over forty-five years in varies positions. As for me and many others, Covid changed our life, it was something none of us were prepared for. Those of us with existing medical conditions under control at the time had no idea what was coming at us. Covid attacked the weak parts of our bodies and though some of us into a roller coaster ride for life, I was one of those, others died. During this time, unable to work I started writing, just trying to keep my mind busy. Quickly I fell in love with writing, and researching my stories, this is my fourth book. Although I've made no money, and have spent more than I could afford, it has been worth it. This year I turn sixty-six years old, I don't know how many more I have in me. But with the help Jesus I hope to do more, please try my books and God Bless you.

At the age of forty-nine, driven by an urgent restlessness, Laurie Woodford rents out her house, packs her belongings into two suitcases, and relocates to Asia. What begins as an opportunity to teach college English overseas, evolves into a nomadic adventure as Laurie works and volunteers in South Korea, Ethiopia, Peru, Spain, and Mexico. After four years of traveling, Laurie's return "home" to the U.S. becomes an unexpected adventure of its own when she ends up in Arkansas and meets Bruce, a bird-loving, bearded Quaker, who challenges her to reconcile her life of fierce independence with her longing to feel settled and loved.

This book is based on Luke's story. Some of the contents are fact and some of them are fiction as I can only presume what Luke thought or how he made his varied decisions during this time of our lives. It is written from my memories of a time that now seems so long ago and yet it is all so vivid. Luke's story is only one of hundreds of stories out there are about the many kinds of addiction. What it does clearly show, is the terrible impact that addiction can have on everybody involved. This book is not the end of the story as there is yet more to come.

In Uncross Your Legs: A Life in Fashion, learn the story behind the man whose vision, over 60 years, has dramatically helped forge and transform American style.

Week-by-week predictions for every zodiac sign.

The testimony of the world's last survivor of Treblinkla: her escape during the uprising, her courage, hope and continued defiance. The remarkable story of a girl born to a Jewish mother at a time when identity and race were a death sentence.

These memoirs are presented unabridged. The prolific writer and irascible Princess Catherine Radziwill; the loyal best friend of the Empress Madame Lili Dehn; and the very insouciant but duplicitous, preferred Lady in waiting, Anna Viroubova.

The story of a young trans man seeking to preserve his reproductive rights without going through natal puberty, as told through the eyes of his mother. With interviews with trans thought leaders, letters to her son, and practical advice and reflection points for parents - this is a book to inspire, and educate anyone interested in trans fertility.