The StoryThe story begins in the early 1930s in a place called Bridgeport-a dirt-poor coal mining, steel mill town that more than earned its nickname Beerport. Little more than a smudge on the map of Ohio, this was a place that one could be happy to say they were from, only because they no longer lived there. Yet, almost mysteriously, very few people ever left. It was like a Bermuda Triangle on the Ohio/West Virginia border, except it was your future that disappeared. How does a sickly boy born into this time and place-in the midst of the Great Depression - even get the idea, let alone the courage to escape Beerport? What stirs the soul to venture beyond the familiar? From whence stems the fortitude to peek over the fence and dream of a life that no one you know can confirm even exists? It can happen and Breaking Out of Beerport provides pages of testimony. It is the early life, the memoir, the adventures, of the author, Al Scheid. Al describes growing up in a culture that scorned education, as sons followed fathers into dead-end laboring jobs. He developed attitude problems in high school and was a poor student, nearly flunking out. He might have been named "most unlikely to succeed," except that most of his fellow students deserved the same title. On top of all that, he was also a loner, prone to fits of anger often leading to fights. A rocky family life contributed to his personal problems.He had one saving grace. He developed an unusual habit that was not appreciated in his environs. He loved to read; a local newspaper at first, and then books. He devoured books of all kinds, but especially classic adventure novels. This reading took him into the world of men with the courage to face life and win-men very different than those surrounding him. A wise teacher encouraged and guided his reading, which reinforced his urge to escape the life he saw around him. But he still lived in Beerport after all, and there were things there you couldn't learn by reading books. This was no place for a bookworm. Lucky for him, there were convenient places for real-life education in his town. Al learned to hustle pool for money; he phoned betting numbers and ran errands for local racketeers. Making a few dollars any way he could manage dominated his life. A relentless and deep first-love romance kept him whirling in this maelstrom. Through all of this, he learned to read people; size them up; win them over, and how to close the deal. There was little chance he would achieve higher education, but he graduated summa cum laude from the College of Street Smarts.A sudden, major setback caused him to rethink his future and hitchhike out of town. The love of his life remained loyal but didn't follow him. His is the story of an intriguing journey that will take you from this town, through the military, all the way to the gold coast of California and beyond. There are stops along the way that defy connect-the-dots logic and the love affair that wouldn't die. The rest of the book is about the unexpected events that led to a master's degree from Harvard University. The saga will keep your interest late into the night. More than a memoir, Breaking Out of Beerport reads like a novel. It is a lesson in history, a primer in psychology, and a study of culture as it explores self-realization in a time before this new-age term became fashionable. The story is not just about another poor boy that overcame adversity and achieves success - it is much more. There are frequent twists and turns, as unexpected events shape a young man's twenty-seven year journey to a goal. At the end the reader is left hoping for a sequel.

Step into the enchanting world of "The Romance of Isabel Lady Burton: The Story of Her Life. Volume I" by Lady Isabel Burton and W. H. Wilkins, where adventure, love, and courage converge in a tale as captivating as it is inspiring. Join Lady Isabel Burton on a remarkable journey through the annals of history as she recounts her extraordinary life as an explorer, scholar, and companion to the legendary Sir Richard Francis Burton. Through her vivid narrative, discover the trials and triumphs of a woman ahead of her time, whose passion for exploration matched her husband's. Plot Points and Themes: This volume unravels the early years of Lady Burton's life, from her upbringing to her fateful meeting with Sir Richard Burton. Themes of love, ambition, and intellectual pursuit resonate throughout, painting a portrait of a woman who defied societal norms to pursue her dreams. Character Analysis: Lady Isabel Burton emerges as a resilient and multifaceted character, driven by curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. Her relationship with Sir Richard Burton is explored with depth and sensitivity, offering readers a glimpse into a partnership marked by mutual admiration and shared adventures. The overall tone and mood of the book are both romantic and adventurous, transporting readers to exotic locales and historical settings with eloquent prose and heartfelt reflections. Audience Consideration: Perfect for history enthusiasts, adventurers at heart, and anyone fascinated by the lives of extraordinary women, "The Romance of Isabel Lady Burton" promises a captivating read that illuminates the courage and determination of a trailblazing Victorian figure. Since its publication, this memoir has garnered praise for its intimate portrayal of Lady Burton's life and the unique bond she shared with her husband. It continues to inspire readers with its blend of romance, adventure, and intellectual pursuit. Don't miss your chance to embark on a journey through history with Lady Isabel Burton. Let "The Romance of Isabel Lady Burton" captivate your imagination and inspire your sense of wonder. Secure your copy today and discover the indomitable spirit of a woman who dared to defy conventions and live life to the fullest.

English novelist and playwright John Galsworthy was one of the most acclaimed writers of his time, and his fan base has continued to expand in the years since his death as new generations of readers discover his work. The Country House touches on many same themes that Galsworthy's best-known works explore, including the tribulations facing a new class of landed gentry in nineteenth-century England.

A richer reflection of life in early 19th-century Maryland and the Washington environs cannot be found. -- Washington Post Book World

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The conservative political commentator shares his story—and his outlook on America’s future—in this #1 New York Times bestseller. In How I Saved the World, Jesse Watters takes readers on a tour of his life from basement-dwelling Fox minion to pampered champion of right-thinking Americans. He has divined great truths about the nature of our country while stumbling across beaches asking oblivious college students basic political questions and while stumbling out of Air Force One with the President. Interspersed are his thoughtful suggestions for overcoming left-wing radicalism, maintaining American democracy, moving beyond aging hippies (like his long-suffering, loving parents), saving the world from social justice warriors and the deep state—all while smirking his way through life in only the nicest way. Watters outlines the stark choice ahead of us between all-American hamburgers and leftist Green New Deal breadlines (okay, maybe that one is a no-brainer) and shows the way for order and fairness to be restored. A manifesto and a call-to-arms from a man for all seasons, How I Saved the World is a hilarious, enlightening, entertaining book with a reasonable chance of winning a Nobel Prize in every category, even chemistry.

A prose poem is a poem written in prose rather than verse. But what does that really mean? Is it an indefinable hybrid? An anomaly in the history of poetry? Are the very words "prose poem" an oxymoron? This groundbreaking anthology edited by celebrated poet David Lehman, editor of The Best American Poetry series, traces the form in all its dazzling variety from Poe and Emerson to Auden and Ashbery and on, right up to the present. In his brilliant and lucid introduction, Lehman explains that a prose poem can make use of all the strategies and tactics of poetry, but works in sentences rather than lines. He also summarizes the prose poem's French heritage, its history in the United States, and the salient differences between verse and prose. Arranged chronologically to allow readers to trace the gradual development of this hybrid genre, the poems anthologized here include important works from such masters of American literature as Gertrude Stein, William Carlos Williams, e. e. cummings, Hart Crane, Ernest Hemingway, James Schuyler, Allen Ginsberg, Frank O'Hara, and Elizabeth Bishop. Contemporary mainstays and emerging poets -- Robert Bly, John Ashbery, Charles Simic, Billy Collins, Russell Edson, James Tate, Anne Carson, Yusef Komunyakaa, and Lydia Davis, among them -- are represented with their best work in the field. The prose poem is beginning to enjoy a tremendous upswing in popularity. Readers of this marvelous collection, a must-have for anyone interested in the current state of the art, will learn why.

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