A Full Life

Author: Jimmy Carter
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501115634
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
“A warm and detailed memoir.” —Los Angeles Times Jimmy Carter, thirty-ninth President, Nobel Peace Prize winner, international humanitarian, fisherman, reflects on his full and happy life with pride, humor, and a few second thoughts. At ninety, Jimmy Carter reflects on his public and private life with a frankness that is disarming. He adds detail and emotion about his youth in rural Georgia that he described in his magnificent An Hour Before Daylight. He writes about racism and the isolation of the Carters. He describes the brutality of the hazing regimen at Annapolis, and how he nearly lost his life twice serving on submarines and his amazing interview with Admiral Rickover. He describes the profound influence his mother had on him, and how he admired his father even though he didn’t emulate him. He admits that he decided to quit the Navy and later enter politics without consulting his wife, Rosalynn, and how appalled he is in retrospect. In A Full Life, Carter tells what he is proud of and what he might do differently. He discusses his regret at losing his re-election, but how he and Rosalynn pushed on and made a new life and second and third rewarding careers. He is frank about the presidents who have succeeded him, world leaders, and his passions for the causes he cares most about, particularly the condition of women and the deprived people of the developing world. This is a wise and moving look back from this remarkable man. Jimmy Carter has lived one of our great American lives—from rural obscurity to world fame, universal respect, and contentment. A Full Life is an extraordinary read.

The Full Cupboard of Life

Author: Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0375423249
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 236

Book Description
THE NO. 1 LADIES’ DETECTIVE AGENCY - Book 5 Fans around the world adore the best-selling No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series and its proprietor, Precious Ramotswe, Botswana’s premier lady detective. In this charming series, Mma Ramotswe—with help from her loyal associate, Grace Makutsi—navigates her cases and her personal life with wisdom, good humor, and the occasional cup of tea. Still engaged to the estimable Mr J.L.B. Matekoni, Mma Ramotswe understands that she should not put too much pressure on him, as he has other concerns, especially a hair-raising request from the ever persuasive Mma Potokwane, matron of the orphan farm. Besides Mma Ramotswe herself has weighty matters on her mind. She has been approached by a wealthy lady to check up on several suitors. Are these men interested in the lady or just her money? This may be a difficult case, but it's just the kind of problem Mma Ramotswe likes and she is, as we know, a very intuitive lady.

A Full Life with Autism

Author: Chantal Sicile-Kira
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 0230393616
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
A guide for helping our children lead meaningful and independent lives as they reach adulthood In the next five years, hundreds of thousands of children with autism spectrum disorder will reach adulthood. And while diagnosis and treatment for children has improved in recent years, parents want to know: What happens to my child when I am no longer able to care for or assist him? Autism expert Chantal Sicile-Kira and her son Jeremy offer real solutions to a host of difficult questions, including how young adults of different abilities and their parents can: *navigate this new economy where adult service resources are scarce *cope with the difficulties of living apart from the nuclear family *find, and keep a job that provides meaning, stability and an income *create and sustain fulfilling relationships

Full of Life

Author: John Fante
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781925788440
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
'The world's bleakest romantic comedy' - Los Angeles Times The narrator of John Fante's extravagant domestic comedy, who lives in Los Angeles, finds himself a home-owner and expectant father almost simultaneously and both sensations please him. It must be granted that there are certain adjustments to be made ...

An Hour Before Daylight

Author: Jimmy Carter
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 9780743211994
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 296

Book Description
Jimmy Carter re-creates his boyhood on a Georgia farm.

Play-Full Life: Slowing Down & Seeking Peace

Author: Jaco J. Hamman
Publisher: The Pilgrim Press
ISBN: 0829818979
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 155

Book Description
Finding balance for your personal, spiritual, and professional life can seem daunting. "A Play-full Life: Slowing Down and Seeking Peace" explores the life-giving power of play. Through practices of solitude and hospitality, creativity and quiet, author Jaco J. Hamman empowers Christians to sense the fullness of life and to seek peace.

The Full Life Framework, The Essential Guide

Author: Leon Ho
Publisher: Lifehack/Stepcase Limited
ISBN: 9789887490906
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description
The Full Life Framework: The Essential Guide will teach you how to distill what's really important, take the reins, have the confidence to stop doubting yourself, and decide to pursue your BEST LIFE.

My Life in Full

Author: Indra Nooyi
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593191803
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
A New York Times Bestseller An intimate and powerful memoir by the trailblazing former CEO of PepsiCo For a dozen years as one of the world’s most admired CEOs, Indra Nooyi redefined what it means to be an exceptional leader. The first woman of color and immigrant to run a Fortune 50 company — and one of the foremost strategic thinkers of our time — she transformed PepsiCo with a unique vision, a vigorous pursuit of excellence, and a deep sense of purpose. Now, in a rich memoir brimming with grace, grit, and good humor, My Life in Full offers a firsthand view of Nooyi’s legendary career and the sacrifices it so often demanded. Nooyi takes us through the events that shaped her, from her childhood and early education in 1960s India, to the Yale School of Management, to her rise as a corporate consultant and strategist who soon ascended into the most senior executive ranks. The book offers an inside look at PepsiCo, and Nooyi’s thinking as she steered the iconic American company toward healthier products and reinvented its environmental profile, despite resistance at every turn. For the first time and in raw detail, Nooyi also lays bare the difficulties that came with managing her demanding job with a growing family, and what she learned along the way. She makes a clear, actionable, urgent call for business and government to prioritize the care ecosystem, paid leave and work flexibility, and a convincing argument for how improving company and community support for young family builders will unleash the economy’s full potential. Generous, authoritative, and grounded in lived experience, My Life in Full is the story of an extraordinary leader’s life, a moving tribute to the relationships that created it, and a blueprint for 21st century prosperity.

Empty Nest, Full Life

Author: Jill Savage
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 0802497934
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
How to Thrive After Your Kids Leave Home IT’S HAPPENING! You weren’t always sure you’d get here, but the kids grew up and are surviving—more or less successfully. But what now?! If you’re like most moms, you’re caught between grief and delight, and full of questions, loose ends, hopes, and regrets. Empty nesting can be a disorienting time, but it can also be the best time of your life. Jill Savage, an empty-nest veteran, offers you WISDOM for the murky waters ahead. Teaching you what you need to let go of and hold on to ENCOURAGEMENT for when you’re feeling confused and discouraged. Full of stories and new insights, you’ll find your spirits lifted and hope renewed. IDEAS for when you don’t know "What’s next?" Jill offers loads of practical ideas for coping and thriving in this encore season.

Grammar for a Full Life

Author: Larry Weinstein
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781734692709
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description