Biographies & Memoirs
Explore the stories of remarkable lives in our Biographies & Memoirs section at Thryft. Discover firsthand accounts of influential figures and captivating memoirs that'll inspire and educate. Our collection is carefully curated to ensure you find the perfect narrative to delve into.
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Howard Schultz
Pour Your Heart Into It : How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time
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Pour Your Heart Into It is a must-read for anyone interested in what it takes to build a successful business from the ground up. Howard Schultz shares his journey of turning his passion for coffee into the biggest coffee chain on the planet while maintaining a commitment to product excellence and employee satisfaction. Readers will not only learn the principles that shaped Starbucks but also gain insight on how to turn their passion into profit.
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Norman Vincent Peale
The True Joy of Positive Living
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This book is perfect for anyone who wants to lead a more positive and fulfilling life. Norman Vincent Peale offers practical advice and insights on how to cultivate a positive mindset, deal with challenges, and find joy in everyday experiences. The book's most unique and distinctive feature is its emphasis on the power of positive thinking and how it can transform our lives. Readers will be inspired to embrace positivity and optimism in all aspects of life.
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Joy Aimee
So Where's My Happy Ever After?
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Happiness isn't only found on mountain tops. Sometimes it's found in a back garden in Sydney, at the edge of a volcano in Hawaii, in a featureless hotel room in New Zealand, in the eloquent words of a poem, in the arms of a loving man ... or in the silence when we come home to ourselves. When a magical new life beckons with its enticing promise of a lover she calls "The Man with the Playful Heart", author Joy Aimee begins a quest to find the happiness that has always eluded her. It is a journey that takes her to foreign countries, new relationships and to those deep places within her own heart and soul that she has long denied. Set over the past seven years, So Where's My Happy Ever After? is Joy Aimee's very personal account of her own journey to authenticity.
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Sarah Ban Breathnach
Peace And Plenty - Finding Your Path To Financial Serenity
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Peace and Plenty is a great read for women who are struggling financially. The unique feature of this book is its personalized touch, as the author shares her own experiences of falling from financial stability. Through a compendium of advice, personal anecdotes, and excerpts from books and newspapers, this book provides deep comfort and reassurance to women who are going through financial crises. Sarah Ban Breathnach's message of hope and guidance is sure to inspire readers to navigate their financial struggles and find a path to financial serenity.
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Tam Wai Jia
Savour
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In the pressure to fulfil the expectations of those around you, have you forgotten dreams that have been lost and buried? Having graduated as a medical doctor, Wai Jia was encouraged to pursue a life of wealth and success. A painful journey of self-discovery, however, revealed to her that there was more to life.Marrying Cliff changed her worldview. Having survived liver cancer, his resilience brought him to complete a 14-hour IronMan endurance race after a liver transplant. A second chance at life inspired him to live purposefully to help those in need.Having had a glimpse of the brevity of their lives, the couple answered God's call to serve the poor in Africa for a season, shortly after marriage. Savour was birthed in 2015 from her desire to inspire and challenge our generation and the next to reconsider their definitions of success.Through Wai Jia's trademark paintings and powerful words, Savour makes a thought-provoking read for anyone who has had to grapple between following the footsteps of the world, and the song in one's heart. It is a powerful medium that has been used in leadership workshops in schools, youth platforms and organizations to challenge our definitions of success.There is a purpose for our lives bigger than we imagine. Is it time, to stop to savour your dreams again?Today, Wai Jia is a humanitarian doctor and the author of four books, each of which have been used to advocate for vulnerable women and children in need. She is in the process of starting Kitesong Global, a non-profit social venture that uses the power of narrative through her books and life story to catalyze projects that empower vulnerable women and children in need around the world. She has a Masters in Theology and will complete a Master in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University in 2018. All royalties from her books go towards supporting the needy.
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Jim Rogers
A Gift To My Children - A Father's Lessons For Life And Investing
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He’s the swashbuckling world traveler and legendary investor who made his fortune before he was forty. Now the bestselling author of A Bull in China, Hot Commodities , and Adventure Capitalist shares a heartfelt, indispensable guide for his daughters (and all young investors) to find success and happiness. In A Gift to My Children , Jim Rogers offers advice with his trademark candor and confidence, but this time he adds paternal compassion, protectiveness, and love. Rogers reveals how to learn from his triumphs and mistakes in order to achieve a prosperous, well-lived life. For • Trust your own Rogers sensed China’s true potential way back in the 1980s, at a time when most analysts were highly skeptical of its prospects for growth.• Focus on what you Rogers was five when he started collecting empty bottles at baseball games instead of playing.• Be Coming to Yale from rural Alabama, and in over his head, Rogers never stopped studying and wound up with a scholarship to Oxford.• See the In 1990, Rogers traveled through six continents by motorcycle, gaining a global perspective and learning how to evaluate prospects in rapidly developing countries such as Brazil, Russia, India, and China.• Nothing is really anything deemed “innovative” or “unprecedented” is usually just overhyped, as in the case of the Internet or TV, airplanes, and railroads before it• And not a bit off the subject, and very Boys will need you more than you’ll need them!Wise and warm, accessible and inspiring, A Gift to My Children is a great gift for all those just starting to invest in their futures.
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Wong Kim Hoh
Big Hearts, Big Dreams: Stories of Singaporean of the Year Nominees 2015 - 2016
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This book could be a good read for those who are in need of motivation or seeking inspiration from real-life experiences. The book features the stories of individuals who have been nominated for the Singaporean of the Year award, highlighting their struggles and accomplishments. The most unique and distinctive feature of this book is the way it humanizes success and showcases the extraordinary achievements of ordinary people. Readers can expect to be creatively inspired and motivated by the journey of these Singaporeans.
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Debbie Lee
Perfection
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Growing up in Singapore wasn't as easy as it seemed. It was competitive yet conservative at the same time. In this personal memoir, Debbie Lee recounts how she survived self-doubt, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, suicide and the struggles she faced during recovery.Debbie shares how reverse psychology and being competitive can cause emotional damage to your child. How girls should treasure their body and sexuality. How she picked herself up from the mess she was in when she was sexually abused. How she was suddenly at the top of the world and her life was perfect. How she couldn't keep up with perfection and fell. How she struggled during the lowest point of her life when she was depressed and suicidal. How she tamed her demon.Perhaps by reading this book, you will find light in your darkness. Realize that it's not the end of the world. Or perhaps it might help you understand what depression is and how to help someone.
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G. Francis Xavier
The World's Best Inspiring Stories
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The World's Best Inspiring Stories is an excellent read for anyone looking for a book that motivates and inspires. Dr. G. Francis Xavier has compiled a collection of stories and examples from his travels and readings, which are an effective way to make readers think deeply. The interactive form of the book makes it unique, as readers have to answer questions at the end of each story. This book is an excellent gift for preachers, speakers, and teachers looking for inspirational material to help others. It has stories that appeal to readers of all ages, and the bonus quotes on success will make it a worthwhile read.
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Mark Victor Hansen, Kent Healy, Jack Canfield
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Extraordinary Teens : Personal Stories and Advice from Today's Most Inspiring Youth
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Reach your full potential! These 101 personal stories from celebrity teens show you how to be your best.Read stories about Extraordinary Teens and find out how
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Health Communications, Mark Victor Hansen
Stirring Sip of Chicken Soup for the Soul - Uplifting Moments from Everyday Heroes
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Taken from the "New York Times" #1 bestselling "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series, this little book offers an assortment of self-affirmations for those occasions when one has time for only a sip of "soup" .
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Dave Pelzer
Help Yourself : Celebrating the Rewards of Resilience and Gratitude
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In a practical guide to overcoming a debilitating personal history, the author uses his own powerful story to explain how people can move beyond personal suffering and painful memories to regain control of their lives. 225,000 first printing.
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Sue Patton Thoele
Book of Courage
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This book is an empowering guide for women, helping them tap into their inner strength and wisdom. With practical tools and inspiring stories, Sue Patton Thoele shows you how to set boundaries, change self-defeating behaviors, and cultivate passion for yourself and others. Whether you want to create peace of mind, tame your dragons, or make your own choices, this book will give you the courage to embrace personal growth and transform your life. It's a must-read for any woman seeking empowerment and self-discovery.
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Bénito Duchâteau-Arminjon
Healing Cambodia One Child at a Time : The Story of Krousar Thmey, a New Family
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This book is recommended for those who are interested in reading inspiring stories of human resilience and the power of individual action in helping a community overcome adversity. In this book, the author, Benoit Duchateau-Arminjon, takes the readers on a journey of his experiences setting up a welfare center for abandoned children in Cambodia, and how he created the foundation Krousar Thmey, or new family, to support these children. The book offers a unique insight into the humanitarian world and the challenges faced by communities dealing with the aftermath of wars and conflict. This book is a must-read for anyone looking for inspiring stories of people making a positive impact in the world.
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Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Heather McNamara
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Children with Special Needs : Stories of Love and Understanding for Those Who Care for Children with Disabilities
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Raising a child with special needs is a lifelong commitment that is as unique as each person who embarks on it. Written by a variety of authors who share in this distinctive relationship, Chicken Soup for the Soul Children with Special Needs offers a glimpse into the lives of others who are on a similar path.
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Robert Fulghum
Uh-Oh : Some Observations from Both Sides of the Refrigerator Door
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Uh-Oh is a heartwarming collection of short essays that encourages readers to enjoy the little things in life. From finding joy in simple pleasures, like good food and music, to uplifting personal anecdotes, Robert Fulghum's witty writing style and relatable stories make this book a must-read for anyone looking for a pick-me-up.
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Christopher O'Shaughnessy
Arrivals, Departures and the Adventures in-Between
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"Everyone's got a story to tell. If your story involves growing up among different cultures - either moving between them or having them move around you - then read this book. Growing up and transitioning cross-culturally can present unexpected challenges and bestow surprising skills. This is a book of adventures that helped me identify some of those challenges and realize some of those skills. Hopefully it can help you too - which is important because you've got more to contribute to the world than you realize." "Once, down a dark alleyway, a struggling TCK bumped into a mysterious Zen master, a grinning comedian, and an author of thrillers. That alleyway and those personas reside at O'Shaughnessy's center. Get ready to grab your seat to steady your heart and to avoid falling over with laughter." Douglas W. Ota Author, Safe Passage: What Mobility Does to People & What International Schools Should Do About It "I wish this book had been written when I was younger." Ruth E Van Reken Co-author, Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds "O'Shaughnessy's does a marvelous job of covering the characteristics of the Third Culture Kid with riveting examples taken from his own life. Thanks for this valuable addition to the TCK literature and most importantly, the teen TCK." Lois J Bushong Author, Belonging Everywhere & Nowhere: Insights into Counseling the Globally Mobile "O'Shaughnessy skillfully approaches cross-cultural upbringings and transitions with insight, compassion and humorous tales of identity, connection, community, belonging and resilience." Linda A Janssen, Author, The Emotionally Resilient Expat: Engage, Adapt and Thrive Across Cultures "Every TCK who is a junior or senior in high school should read this book before going off to college or living on their own." Delana H Stewart, Education Consultant
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Mary Carlomagno
Give It Up: My Year of Learning to Live Better With Less
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Imagine feeling lighter, both physically and mentally. "Give It Up" is not just a memoir, it's a transformative guide that might coax you into reconsidering what you truly need. Mary Carlomagno's experience can embolden you to explore the joys of a simpler lifestyle, making it an engaging read for anyone feeling burdened by modern-day excesses.
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Tam Wai Jia
Savour
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In the pressure to fulfil the expectations of those around you, have you forgotten dreams that have been lost and buried? Having graduated as a medical doctor, Wai Jia was encouraged to pursue a life of wealth and success. A painful journey of self-discovery, however, revealed to her that there was more to life.Marrying Cliff changed her worldview. Having survived liver cancer, his resilience brought him to complete a 14-hour IronMan endurance race after a liver transplant. A second chance at life inspired him to live purposefully to help those in need.Having had a glimpse of the brevity of their lives, the couple answered God's call to serve the poor in Africa for a season, shortly after marriage. Savour was birthed in 2015 from her desire to inspire and challenge our generation and the next to reconsider their definitions of success.Through Wai Jia's trademark paintings and powerful words, Savour makes a thought-provoking read for anyone who has had to grapple between following the footsteps of the world, and the song in one's heart. It is a powerful medium that has been used in leadership workshops in schools, youth platforms and organizations to challenge our definitions of success.There is a purpose for our lives bigger than we imagine. Is it time, to stop to savour your dreams again?Today, Wai Jia is a humanitarian doctor and the author of four books, each of which have been used to advocate for vulnerable women and children in need. She is in the process of starting Kitesong Global, a non-profit social venture that uses the power of narrative through her books and life story to catalyze projects that empower vulnerable women and children in need around the world. She has a Masters in Theology and will complete a Master in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University in 2018. All royalties from her books go towards supporting the needy.
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Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Heather McNamara
Chicken Soup for the Soul : Children with Special Needs
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'These powerful heart-rending stories are filled with honesty, humor, hope and offer inspiration to parents, teachers, and anyone else who cares for children with special needs. By embracing the magnificence, inner peace, and beauty each child possess, our own attitudes are shifted from despair to promise.' —Gerold G Jampolsky, M.D., Founder of International Center of Attitudinal Healing, Sausalito , CaliforniaRaising a child with special needs is a lifelong commitment that is as unique as each person who embarks on it. Written by a variety of authors who share in this distinctive relationship, Chicken Soup for the Soul Children with Special Needs offers a glimpse into the lives of others who are on a similar path.These stories provide insight, comfort, and connection with others who have walked this powerful and transformational journey. The authors of these candid stories relate their own experiences of adjusting, reaching out, and flourishing and share their universal worries, their tears, and the laughter that come with this extraordinary relationship. Most important, through these stories, you will be guided with the wisdom of fellow parents, caregivers, and those with special needs to help you be the very best parent or caregiver you can be.
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Meera Shashidhara
Living to be a Hundred
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Living to be a Hundred offers valuable life lessons from ordinary people who have lived extraordinary lives. It provides insights into how to achieve longevity, while maintaining a balance between science and soul. The memoirs of these centenarians are intertwined with the history of their century, offering readers a glimpse into what life was like during pivotal moments in history. The book is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and guidance towards a more fulfilling life.
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Ellyn Spragins
What I Know Now : Letters to My Younger Self
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If you could send a letter back through time to your younger self, what would the letter say?In this moving collection, forty-one famous women write letters to the women they once were, filled with advice and insights they wish they had had when they were younger.Today show correspondent Ann Curry writes to herself as a rookie reporter in her first job, telling herself not to change so much to fit in, urging her young self, "It is time to be bold about who you really are." Country music superstar Lee Ann Womack reflects on the stressed-out year spent recording her first album and encourages her younger self to enjoy the moment, not just the end result. "Your hair matters far, far less than you think," is the wry advice that begins the letter bestselling mystery writer Lisa Scottoline pens to her twenty-year old self. And Maya Angelou, leaving home at seventeen with a newborn baby in her arms, assures herself she will succeed on her own, even if she does return home every now and then.These remarkable women are joined by Madeleine Albright, Queen Noor of Jordan, Cokie Roberts, Naomi Wolf, Eileen Fisher, Jane Kaczmarek, Olympia Dukakis, Macy Gray, and many others. Their letters contain rare glimpses into the personal lives of extraordinary women and powerful wisdom that readers will treasure.Wisdom from What I Know Now"Don't let anybody raise you. You've been raised." -Maya Angelou"Try more things. Cross more lines." -Breena Clarke"Learn how to celebrate." -Olympia Dukakis"You don't have to be afraid of living alone." -Eileen Fisher"Please yourself first...everything else follows." -Macy Gray"Don't be so quick to dismiss another human being." -Barbara Boxer"Work should not be work." -Mary Matalin"You can leave the work world--and come back on your own terms." -Cokie Roberts"Laundry will wait very patiently." -Nora Roberts"Your hair matters far, far less than you think" -Lisa Scottoline"Speak the truth but ride a fast horse." -Kitty Kelley
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Marshall Miles
Bridge from the Top
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"Bridge from the Top" offers valuable insights and best practices from a successful executive's career journey. The author's personal anecdotes make the book an engaging read and offer practical tips for those in leadership positions, or aspiring to be. The book is particularly useful for those interested in understanding effective decision-making and problem-solving skills in a business setting.
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Biographies and memoirs offer unparalleled insights into the lives and minds of individuals who've shaped our world. Be it political icons, celebrities, or unsung heroes, Thryft brings you a rich assortment of stories that reveal extraordinary experiences and life lessons. Embark on a journey through time as you explore the personal tales that have influenced history and culture.
Our collection includes a wide range of biographies, from influential leaders to pop culture icons. Find engrossing memoirs that give insight into personal journeys and historical events.
Consider what aspects of life you’re curious about. Whether it’s artistic journeys, political memoirs, or overcoming adversity, our collection will have something that resonates with you.
Yes, we include stories about notable religious figures. You might also explore our Religion collection for more faith-based narratives.
Yes, we celebrate local voices and histories. Discover the lives of Singaporean figures that have shaped our city-state's unique culture and heritage.