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What if you're a suburban mom with a snarky sense of humor and a wild imagination prone to dreaming up disasters? What if you and your friends take your daughters for a camping trip, and while on a quick trip to the nearest country market you see a man being bullied and then beaten? What do you do? Back away quietly? Not if you're Molly Deacon, who, along with her Mittyesque imagination, has a temper not to be trifled with.

What does the foghorn sound like? It sounds huge. It rattles. It rattles you and it hooks you. A booming, lonely sound echoing into the vastness of the sea. When Jennifer Lucy Allan hears the foghorn's colossal bellow for the first time, it marks the beginning of an obsession and a journey deep into the history of a sound that has carved out the identity and the landscape of coastlines around the world, from Scotland to San Francisco.

Lauren Windas is one of the estimated 250,000 people suffering with CFS in the UK. Whilst at university in 2012, she fell ill with a viral infection and was later diagnosed with CFS. Since then she has devoted herself to reclaiming her health and being able to live a full life, drawing on the knowledge of experts to help manage her often mysterious and hard-to-manage condition. In Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lauren recounts the highs and lows of her own health journey and experiences,.

This book is a reflection of what it feels like to live with ADHD. It is about overcoming obstacles, accomplishing goals, and finding personal and professional success and, ultimately, true self-love. The Fog Lifted is about learning to live with ADHD without relying solely on medication and discovering that ADHD can actually be one of your biggest assets! Endorsed by physicians and educators, this book is an inspiring resource for parents, educators, students, therapists, and anyone affected by ADHD.

Will Dowd takes us on a whimsical journey through one year of New England weather in this engaging collection of essays. As unpredictable as its subject, Areas of Fog combines wit and poetry with humor and erudition. A fun, breezy, and discursive listen, it is an intellectual game that exposes the artificiality of genres.

Leona is cast into bewildering disgrace and poverty with a baby, a violent husband, and shattered faith. She hacks through the bones of her Mennonite naiveté to confront harsh realities. This riveting and morally unflinching memoir, recommended by Ms. Magazine, delivers intense suspense, humor, and unusual wisdom.

Before the world knew East Palestine for the devastating train derailment and chemical disaster, Fran Figley, a successful construction businessman, had already faced adversities that few could fathom. He endured what can only be described as unexpected tragedies, the heart-wrenching losses of three sons, a daughter-in-law, an employee, and four of his closest friends. This was not on one occasion but a series of untimely deaths, each episode leaving a lasting imprint on his life.

Welcome to "In the Fog of Justice," a podcast that delves into the intricate world of law and order. Each episode, we explore fascinating legal cases, discuss current legal issues, and interview experts in the field. We aim to shed light on the complexities of the justice system and provide a clearer understanding of its workings. Whether you're a law student, a legal professional, or just someone interested in the law, this podcast is for you. Join us as we navigate through the fog of justice. Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest episodes!

I 1939 blev Mette Fog Pedersen gift med Arne Fog Pedersen. Det blev begyndelsen på et langt og spændende højskoleliv, hvor parret først var lærere og senere forstandere på Rødding Højskole. Mette Fog Pedersen fortæller i "25 år på højskole" om tiden under besættelsen og efter befrielsen, om sin undervisning i boligindretning og håndarbejde og om den alvorlige muskelsygdom, myastenia gravis, der ramte hende, da hun var i begyndelsen af 50’erne, og lænkede hende til en hospitalsseng. Mette Fog Pedersen (1911-1976) var en dansk højskolelærer og forfatter.

Two friends. One midlife journey. A thousand challenges. A million laughs. Come and join the conversation. We're two friends with many shared challenges and experiences, but by far the biggest experience has been, and still is, midlife and menopause. Boy have we been on a journey with it. From perimenopause to full on meno, we've been together all the way sharing, supporting, encouraging and having each other's backs. Even holding each other when we've had our 'wall slider' moments (you'll hear more about this don't worry). We've found things along the way that have worked for us, physically ...

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From a young age following the world's political views as seen from his father's view. Views which have made him hate politics. Being brought up in a Christian home with an atheist parent, Jehovah's Witness grandparents and best friends which have a strong faith in Islam. An upbringing that has left him questioning religion. Having to juggle 2 worlds, cultures, and morals day by day and act as if that's normal. A culture shock that has allowed him to make his own world and morals. Following a path that no one in his family could understand, whether it was right or wrong. A path that has led ...

Filmmaker Errol Morris on this edition of Fresh Air. His new documentary, The Fog of War, is a profile of the man many considered to be the architect of the Vietnam conflict, Robert McNamara. Taken from a series of interviews Morris conducted with McNamara, it yields new insights into the mind of the former Secretary of Defense.

Writer Andre Dubus III and actor Sir Ian McKellen on this edition of Fresh Air. Dubus wrote the novel, House of Sand And Fog. It's now a movie starring Ben Kingsley and Jennifer Connelly. The critically acclaimed book was a runaway best seller after being chosen for Oprah's book club.