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Inside this biography, you’ll learn about Douglass’ incredible life. From his time as a slave in Maryland to his journey to becoming one of America’s most influential and famous anti-slavery voices, you’ll discover how he taught himself to read, then went on to become a powerful speaker and oralist, and how he worked with the Underground Railroad to free slaves across the country. Including his early years, his travels across the United Kingdom and Ireland, and the speeches which changed the world, this biography is a powerful reminder of America’s history.

A product of the American Dream, Andrew Yang’s philanthropist mindset and expert business-sense led him to become a successful entrepreneur - and now he’s aiming to take that expertise to the White House...Offering a detailed and comprehensive look into Yang’s philosophies and background, Who is Andrew Yang? is a must-listen for voters regardless of political association.

A veteran activist's guide to direct action and strategic civil disobedience as the most radical and rapid means to social change. For decades, Lisa Fithian’s work as an advocate for civil disobedience and nonviolent direct action has put her on the frontlines of change. For anyone who wants to become more active in resistance or is just feeling overwhelmed or hopeless, Shut It Down offers strategies and actions you can take right now to promote justice and incite change in your own community.

Mahatma Gandhi, an ambitious attorney turned simple, orthodox Hindu holy man, single-handedly came up with the philosophies of nonviolence and noncooperation that successfully dislodged the British empire from their long-held, tyrannical imperial rule over India. In this in-depth inspirational audiobook by well-known author, actor, and narrator Geoffrey Giuliano, the important and still-relevant story of this iconic social reformer is told along with rare, unheard recordings of the Mahatma himself.

This unique, new audiobook from historian and author Geoffrey Giuliano chronicles the life, times, trials, and triumphs of the remarkable scholar, activist, feminist, teacher, and reformer, Angela Davis, using informed commentary, but most significantly, the words and wisdom of Ms. Davis herself. Forget the partisan rhetoric, rumors, and urban legends surrounding this polarizing figure and listen directly to Ms. Davis. Prison reform, civil rights, racial equality, the dangerous triumph of Trump - all these topics and more are presented by author and producer Giuliano.

First published in 1789, this autobiography of Olaudah Equiano comprises a variety of styles, such as a slavery narrative, travel tale, and spiritual journey. It recounts Equiano's time as a slave, and chronicles his attempts at becoming an independent man through his study of the Bible, and his eventual success in gaining his freedom.

In this classic autobiography, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi recounts the story of his life, entwining memories of his childhood, marriage, experiences in South Africa and later with the freedom movement with his constant struggle to attain absolute truth and his quest to be one with God. Narrated in Gandhi's simplistic prose, Satya ke Saath Mere Prayog: Ek Atmakathaa is a glimpse into the life and mind of the man who would lead his country to freedom and be hailed as the greatest figure of the 20th century.

As a boy, severely disabled after contracting polio as a baby in working class Liverpool, Bert Massie found himself wondering why disabled people were expected to adapt to the world around them, and not the other way round. In his teens, he began to campaign for rights for disabled people, and having battled his way through prejudice and the education system to become a Bachelor of Arts and a qualified social worker, he became a prominent figure in the fight for fair treatment for disabled people leading to the ground breaking Disability Discrimination Act.

Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican-born Black nationalist and originator of the “Back to Africa” movement during the 1900s, was a passionate and formidable orator and founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association. Garvey went on to become an inspiration for many future civil rights activists. Marcus Garvey: A Biography, by Stephen Johnson provides an in-depth look into the incredible life of this truly remarkable man, his vision for pan-Africanism, and his unrelenting fight for the right of self-determination and self-reliance for the African people.

Unser heutiger Gast ist der Inbegriff des genialen Erfinders. Er wird uns aufklären, warum es wichtiger ist Ideen zu vermarkten als welche zu haben, warum er einen Krieg anzettelte und welch tödliches Möbelstück er für diesen erfunden hat. Darüber hinaus kann er gut in Obst investieren und hat eine besondere Überraschung in den Moderatoren-Stuhl eingebaut... was er mal lieber hätte sein lassen!

Heute zu Gast der Mann mit den tausend Berufen, das wahrscheinlich größte Universalgenie der Geschichte. Wir werden einiges erfahren über sein Verhältnis zu Michelangelo, warum er Probleme mit Materialkunde hatte und welches Geheimnis wirklich hinter der Mona Lisa steckt. Und dann hat er auch noch auf unseren Wunsch hin ein Beispiel seiner Arbeit mitgebracht... das hätten wir mal lieber lassen sollen!

In der Biografie berichtet Walter Benjamin über den deutscher Dichter, Übersetzer und Herausgeber Christoph Martin Wieland (1733-1813). Wieland war einer der bedeutendsten deutschen Schriftsteller der Aufklärung und der Älteste des klassischen Viergestirns von Weimar, zu dem neben ihm Johann Gottfried Herder, Johann Wolfgang Goethe und Friedrich Schiller gezählt wurden.

If you are African-American, were active during the Civil Rights Movement era, or you just have an insatiable desire for knowledge about the enigmatic and charismatic historical figure known as Malcolm X, then you are in for a nostalgic treat. Here's why: This book is a powerful, informative, and comprehensive biographical account of the life of a firebrand, fearless man and anti-integrationist, Black civil rights movement leader, who fought to ensure equal rights for African-Americans from womb to tomb. A searching journey paused only by the bullets of an assassin.

As the debate over the legality of marijuana continues to inspire passion around the country, this audiobook takes a deeper look at what it means and seeks another perspective on what the cannabis industry has already done. This is a nonfiction story about the subculture that formed around the marijuana industry in Northern California. It documents a unique time and place in American history that is today impacting society on a global scale. It is a personal narrative that tells the story of one young man's experiences over nearly a decade in the rapidly changing cannabis industry.

Monumental: It Was Never About a Statue is a memoir from Dr. Bellamy, former vice-mayor and current city councilor, city of Charlottesville, Virginia, about the essence of the white supremacist attacks in his city and how a movement to awaken a nation was born. Step into his shoes and hear what it felt like to be in the midst of a war for the soul of a community.

Malala Hoon Main tells the story of Malala Yousafzai, a student in Pakistan. She is a well-known activist, and her fight for women’s right to education, particularly in Swat Valley, has granted her global recognition. The Taliban, who were in power here, forbid girls from attending school. On October 9, 2012, she was shot in the head by a gunman but survived. This attempted assassination sparked an outpouring of national and international support for Yousafzai.

Here’s a unique collection of biographies that are sure to capture the imagination of every listener. This fascinating audiobook introduces listeners to three great men who helped shape the history of America and made profound impacts on the history of the world. Black History Biographies: Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Frederick Douglass shines a light on how these three influential Americans led the civil rights movement and reveals their exploits in the fight for social justice and equality in the US.

Nelson Mandela is a global icon of peace and justice. An influence to human rights activists in South Africa, across the continent and on the Western and Eastern hemispheres, he is seen as an example to follow. Through his resilience, he showed tremendous courage in fighting against apartheid, to enduring the harsh conditions of prison on Robben Island, to leading a free and democratic South Africa as its first Black President and as leader of the African National Congress.

"I varje våldtagen kvinna ser jag min hustru, i varje våldtagen mor ser jag min egen mor, i varje våldtaget barn ser jag mina egna." Så säger Denis Mukwege, mottagare av Nobels fredspris 2018. Mukwege började som en vanlig läkare i östra Kongo, men har i hela sitt liv engagerat sig för att motverka sexuellt våld mot kvinnor. Landets mångåriga och utdragna konflikter har lett till ett tillstånd som är svårt att leva i för kvinnor. Detta engagemang ledde till ett mordförsök mot honom 2012. Läs den dramatiska historian om en verklig hjältes liv.

När Johan Wendt startade Mattecentrum 2008 hade han aldrig hört talas om socialt entreprenörskap. Han ville bara arbeta med något som fick honom att må bra och gjorde honom lycklig. I boken "Den dummaste jävla idé jag någonsin hört" berättar Johan sin historia, han delar också generöst med sig av tips om hur du lyckas som social entreprenör, var du hittar pengar till din idé, hur man arbetar med PR, om organisation och ledarskap och hur man tror på sig själv och sin idé även när ingen annan gör det.