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Dr. Paul Boskind, a successful psychologist and LGBTQ+ advocate, thought he had everything under control. Diagnosed with a blinding retinal disorder at twenty-one, he defied the odds, building a fulfilling life. But years earlier than expected, his vision began to fade.The Blind Man Game is Paul's poignant journey of self-discovery as he navigates the emotional turmoil of losing his sight and sense of self. With his future uncertain, Paul must draw on his expertise and inner strength to confront grief, fear, and a world no longer designed for him.This inspiring memoir is not just about losing sight; it's about finding resilience. As Paul adjusts to his new reality, he finds solace in his chosen family, the friends who become his lifeline. Through their love, Paul discovers new ways to experience the world, forging a path toward a future he never imagined, yet one that is equally fulfilling.A testament to the power of both community and the strength we find within ourselves, The Blind Man Game reminds us that sight isn't everything-and that even in the darkest moments, we can discover a new way forward.

The extraordinary stories of the fearless women who set their sights on the sea in an all-male world, and paved the way for the female sailing superstars of today.

Written in the 1990s after retirement from his services as a doctor and discovered by his daughter in the loft of their house in Darjeeling in India in 2017, this memoir of Dr. Tsewang Yishey Pemba provides an intricate portrayal of early twentieth-century Tibet. With his finger on the pulse of the Tibetan ethos, Pemba offers glimpses into the traditional sociology of Tibet and occasionally its snail-paced reforms, as well as the British Raj in India, while recollecting his young days in his native country. Pemba also draws information from prized sources like his fathers diaries and his conversations with Tibetan and British officials as well as people at the grassroots. His own metamorphosis, as he leaves Tibet in 1949 for higher education abroad, foreshadows the metamorphosis of Tibet and its inescapable fate in the decade that followed.

"[An] exhaustively detailed account of the life of Madam C.J. Walker." Booklist, Starred Review - Madam C. J. Walker-reputed to be America's first self-made woman millionaire-has long been celebrated for her rags-to-riches story. This biography places this remarkable and large...

From his arrival in London in 1981 - clutching a suitcase and sewing machine - to his death from AIDS on New Year's Eve, 1994, Leigh Bowery led an extraordinary life, chronicled here by his closest friend and confidante, Sue Tilley, with the full co-operation of his family and friends, including Michael Clark, Anthony d'Offay, Lucian Freud, Cerith Wyn Evans and Damien Hirst.

Scars and Stains takes readers into the world of intensive care, where split-second decisions and precise skills can forever impact the lives of patients and their families.

A unique collection of trivia, information, theories and thoughts compiled over a lifetime studying RMS Titanic

In Australia, clinical neurology emerged as a specialised area of medical practice a century ago, in the aftermath of World War I. Some twenty-five years later, the eight men then involved in neurological practice founded a professional association devoted to its further development. That founding generation and most of their immediate successors are no longer living but from the beginning they created Australian neurology has developed progressively, and its story and that of The Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists is now extended to the present day in this new edition of The Flowering of a Waratah.

Weaving together history, literature, and personal experience, this recent book from a master of literature crafts a mesmerizing exploration of language, loss, and the enduring power of the spirit world.    The strange word "Mdeilmm" was reported to have been uttered by the spirit of Shakespeare when called up during a séance in 1854 at the instigation of the French poet Victor Hugo. Hugo was then living in exile on the island of Jersey where he took part in several such séances. Hélène Cixous weaves this scene into a rich tapestry that draws from many corners of her world, both real and fictional: Dostoevsky's Idiot, Hugo's Last Day of a Condemned Man, Poe's story "The Gold Bug," but also film footage of the assassination of Itzhak Rabin and many layers of memories of her Algerian childhood. Transcribed communications from spirits of the departed, her father and grandfather among them, provide a fascinating glimpse into past spiritual practices.     Cixous's unique narrative style enhances the book's enchanting quality, ensuring that readers are not only engaged by the content but also captivated by the beauty of the prose. Meanwhile, the reader falls under the spell of the author's incomparable "mole speech," the language in which poets communicate.

"An absolute must-read for all healthcare providers and parents alike." - Stefanie Gauguet, MD, PhD, Pediatric Intensive Care PhysicianThis is the true story of a four-year-old girl with a life-threatening illness, the desperate fight of her doctors to keep her alive, and her family's navigation of life-changing events. It offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a large hospital's pediatric intensive care unit, and the ability of a family to overcome unexpected changes.

Through vivid vignettes and lyrical prose, The Iron Grasshopper transcends memoir, immersing readers in the poignant and turbulent realities of a Kurdish childhood in mid-twentieth-century Syria.    Kurdish-Syrian poet and novelist Salim Barakat, one of the most distinctive writers in contemporary Arabic literature, has mesmerized the Arab literary scene since his first volume of poetry appeared in 1972. Now, his unique memoir-first published in 1980-is finally available in English translation.    In The Iron Grasshopper, Barakat offers a poignant and evocative portrayal of his childhood. Set against the backdrop of the mid-twentieth century, Barakat's memoir recounts his formative years in a small town near the Taurus Mountains. Through a series of vivid and often unsettling vignettes, he captures the turbulence and wonder of growing up in a landscape marked by political upheaval, cultural conflicts, and personal discovery. Barakat's story intertwines childhood innocence with the harsh realities of violence and discrimination against Kurds, shaping his relationship with his homeland, the Arabic language, and his identity as a writer. The memoir's rich prose and lyrical reflections invite readers into Barakat's inner world, where the boundaries between past and present blur, and the simplicity of childhood is juxtaposed with profound existential musings.