Автор: Kail F. M. Название: Heroes with Humble Beginnings: Underdogs on the Diamond, at the Movies, in the White House ISBN: 1532072309 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781532072307 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 32180.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: We are a nation of underdogs. Three-quarters of those who came here arrived in some condition of unfreedom: as convicts, as indentured servants, as slaves. Yet this improbable immigrant mix somehow managed, against all odds, to field an army that defeated the greatest superpower of its age and to create a nation that became the envy of the world. Our affinity for underdogs, baked into our historic DNA, has been reinforced by the fairy tales and Bible stories we heard as children, teaching us that a poor girl can marry a prince and that a young shepherd can fell a giant. This book reminds us of the humble beginnings of some of the greatest ballplayers, movie stars and Presidents of all time. Each of them not only grew up without material and social advantages, but also faced the loss of a parent, emotional abandonment, alcoholism, racial bigotry, religious intolerance, life-threatening illness or physical abuse. That each overcame these adversities to rise to the peak of their respective professions has inspired generations and, in so doing, has given credence to the promise of the American Dream.
In addition to a Foreword by Pulitzer Prize winner David Maraniss, the book has received early favorable comment from Chris Matthews, host of "Hardball," Ann Hornaday, chief film critic of The Washington Post, Tim Kurkjian, senior baseball writer and analyst for ESPN, and Karl Marlantes, best-selling author of Matterhorn.
Автор: Kail Mary E. Название: Crown Our Heroes: And Other Poems (Classic Reprint) ISBN: 1331197090 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781331197096 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 9170.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
Author Tony Kail traces Memphis's colorful Hoodoo heritage from the arrival of Africans in Shelby County to the growth of conjure culture in juke joints and Spiritual Churches.
Widely known for its musical influence, Beale Street was also once a hub for Hoodoo culture. Many blues icons, such as Big Memphis Ma Rainey and Sonny Boy Williamson, dabbled in the mysterious tradition. Its popularity in some African American communities throughout the past two centuries fueled racial tension - practitioners faced social stigma and blame for anything from natural disasters to violent crimes. However, necessity sometimes outweighed prejudice, and even those with the highest social status turned to Hoodoo for prosperity, love or retribution.
Автор: Kail Gene Название: Praying for Freckles: Growing Up Maronite in Pittsburgh`s Hill District ISBN: 0997821507 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780997821505 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 18330.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: If you ever felt like you were on the outside looking in or have been asked if "Maronite" was the same as "Mennonite", you'll want to read Praying for Freckles. In this hilarious memoir, Gene Kail describes growing up in the Hill District of Pittsburgh and what it meant to be a Lebanese-American coming of age in the United States in the 20th Century.
Автор: Kail Kris Название: Slacker`s Inferno ISBN: 0615631029 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780615631028 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 13780.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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