#Biography

19 hours ago

Meet the Habsburgs! And Watch Them Marry Their Way Across Europe… For three hundred years the Habsburgs had been the most powerful family in Europe. Astute positioning of their many princesses and princes in other royal houses had vastly increased their territories and their influence across the continent. Often avoiding the

[TW/CW: Self Harm, Depression, Anxiety]

When changing my child's diaper, I was asked...plainly......

"Where did you learn that?" Mary asked, watching from the doorway with a mixture of surprise and something else—something that looked dangerously like understanding.

"Just instinct, I guess," […]

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Bookchat

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20 hours ago

Meet the Habsburgs! And Watch Them Marry Their Way Across Europe…: For three hundred years the Habsburgs had been the most powerful family in Europe. Astute positioning of their many princesses and princes in other royal houses had vastly increased their territories and their… #Biography #Features

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The Rest is Just Exposition

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21 hours ago

Rebel of the Regency by Ann Foster The Scandalous Saga of Caroline of Brunswick, Britain's Queen Without a Crown

This funny and immensely readable biography brings Queen Caroline of Brunswick to life. If you love Bridgerton or the Regency era, this is a must read!

Read about it here: open.substack.com/pub/theresti...

#carolineofbrunswick #booksky #nonfiction #biography #rebeloftheregency

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1 day ago

Defining Moments in Black History: Reading Between the Lies Defining Moments in Black History: Reading Between the Lies

[TW/CW: Self Harm, Depression, Anxiety]

You know this isn't you. Stop pretending. Let me out. Wendy's voice, always there in the darkest corners of my mind, whispering truths I couldn't bear to hear. For years, Id put headphones, earbuds, or just speakers in my office dungeon, cranked up, to […]

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Marianne Villanueva

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1 day ago

#amreading #MarieAntoinettetheJourney #biography #antoniafraser #booksky About the unfortunate Louis XVI: "There was some kind of gene of fatness in this branch of the Bourbon family, which may have been glandular in origin."

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Kindle Daily Deals

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1 day ago

Defining Moments in Black History: Reading Between the Lies

"Dick Gregory has knitted together side-splitting humor and hard truths"

Sale: $15.99 to $1.99

by Dick Gregory
Rating: 4.7/5 (1,547 Reviews)

#BlackHistory #CivilRights #History #Biography #Culture #Activism #BookSky

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Huntsville Independent Press

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1 day ago

And They Called Me Bigfoot by Robert Clemens is a reminder that character is built long before recognition arrives. 📖

buff.ly/ZYv9KL6

#Memoir #AmericanHistory #Biography #MilitaryHistory #AmericanMemoir
#Books #AmReading #BookTok #ReadingCommunity #AuthorsOfTwitter

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WIST Quotations

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1 day ago

Original post on friendica.world

A quotation from Joseph Addison

> If men of eminence are exposed to censure on one hand, they are as much liable to flattery on the other. If they receive reproaches which are not due to them, they likewise receive praises which they do not deserve. In a word, the man in a high post is never […]

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JohnDavidBooks

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1 day ago

7 Fantastic Biographies for #PeopleApril! YouTube video by John David (NicholasOfAutrecourt)

Seven great pieces of life writing to consider for the YouTube reading event #PeopleApril!

#Historathon #BookSky #Books #BookTube #Humanities #Nonfiction #Lifewriting #Biography #Memoir #Autobiography 💙📚

youtu.be/jsy7Vt0Myfs

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Ian Robinson

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1 day ago

Original post on mastodon.social

Audrey Hepburn. Remarkable.

My mother, Audrey Hepburn: the star’s son Sean on her movies, marriages, good works and fascist parents

The heroine of Roman Holiday and Breakfast at Tiffany’s knew war and poverty, riches and fame, love and betrayal – yet claimed to have lived a ‘terribly boring’ […]

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MediaFaro

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1 day ago

My mother, Audrey Hepburn: the star’s son Sean on her movies, marriages, good works and fascist parents. by Pamela Hutchinson — The Guardian

My mother, Audrey Hepburn: the star’s son Sean on her movies, marriages, good works and fascist parents.

The heroine of Roman Holiday and Breakfast at Tiffany’s knew war and poverty, riches and fame, love and betrayal – yet…

#AudreyHepburn #Cinema #Acting #Biography #Belgium #Netherlands #UK #WW2

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Ekimellnea

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2 days ago

Steve Jobs Second Act: Book Review & Leadership Lessons Steve Jobs second act transformed Apple and business. This book review explores his comeback, failures, and triumph from 1985-2004.

Young and Simon capture the years most biographies skip: 1985-2004. The decade that made Steve Jobs unstoppable.
#Biography #SteveJobs #BookReview #NonFiction
https://smpl.is/aita8

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Gilbert Keith Chesterton by Maisie Ward | Catholic Biography Audiobook | Life, Faith & Genius of G.K. Chesterton Part 1 ⭐ Catholic Star-Rated Review ★★★★★ (5/5 – Catholic Perspective) Maisie Ward’s biography of G. K. Chesterton is a masterful and affectionate portrait of one of the greatest Catholic thinkers of the modern era. The book captures Chesterton’s wit, intellectual brilliance, and profound faith, revealing a man whose joy and reason were deeply rooted in Christian truth. From a Catholic perspective, this biography is especially valuable in illustrating how faith can animate culture, literature, and public life. Chesterton’s defense of orthodoxy, his love for truth, and his ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and humor make this work both inspiring and intellectually enriching. An outstanding and essential listen for anyone interested in Catholic thought, literature, and the life of a truly remarkable mind.

2 days ago

📣 New Podcast! "Gilbert Keith Chesterton by Maisie Ward | Catholic Biography Audiobook | Life, Faith & Genius of G.K. Chesterton Part 1" on @Spreaker #audio #audiobook_apologetics #audiobook_catholic #audiobook_christian #audiobook_classic #audiobook_g #audiobook_maisie #biography #chesterton

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Gilbert Keith Chesterton by Maisie Ward | Catholic Biography Audiobook | Life, Faith & Genius of G.K. Chesterton Part 2 ⭐ Catholic Star-Rated Review ★★★★★ (5/5 – Catholic Perspective) Maisie Ward’s biography of G. K. Chesterton is a masterful and affectionate portrait of one of the greatest Catholic thinkers of the modern era. The book captures Chesterton’s wit, intellectual brilliance, and profound faith, revealing a man whose joy and reason were deeply rooted in Christian truth. From a Catholic perspective, this biography is especially valuable in illustrating how faith can animate culture, literature, and public life. Chesterton’s defense of orthodoxy, his love for truth, and his ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and humor make this work both inspiring and intellectually enriching. An outstanding and essential listen for anyone interested in Catholic thought, literature, and the life of a truly remarkable mind.

2 days ago

📣 New Podcast! "Gilbert Keith Chesterton by Maisie Ward | Catholic Biography Audiobook | Life, Faith & Genius of G.K. Chesterton Part 2" on @Spreaker #audio #audiobook_apologetics #audiobook_catholic #audiobook_christian #audiobook_classic #audiobook_g #audiobook_maisie #biography #chesterton

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Gilbert Keith Chesterton by Maisie Ward | Catholic Biography Audiobook | Life, Faith & Genius of G.K. Chesterton Part 3 ⭐ Catholic Star-Rated Review ★★★★★ (5/5 – Catholic Perspective) Maisie Ward’s biography of G. K. Chesterton is a masterful and affectionate portrait of one of the greatest Catholic thinkers of the modern era. The book captures Chesterton’s wit, intellectual brilliance, and profound faith, revealing a man whose joy and reason were deeply rooted in Christian truth. From a Catholic perspective, this biography is especially valuable in illustrating how faith can animate culture, literature, and public life. Chesterton’s defense of orthodoxy, his love for truth, and his ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and humor make this work both inspiring and intellectually enriching. An outstanding and essential listen for anyone interested in Catholic thought, literature, and the life of a truly remarkable mind.

2 days ago

📣 New Podcast! "Gilbert Keith Chesterton by Maisie Ward | Catholic Biography Audiobook | Life, Faith & Genius of G.K. Chesterton Part 3" on @Spreaker #audio_catholic #audiobook_apologetics #audiobook_catholic #audiobook_christian #audiobook_classic #audiobook_g #audiobook_maisie #biography #gk

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Gilbert Keith Chesterton by Maisie Ward | Catholic Biography Audiobook | Life, Faith & Genius of G.K. Chesterton Part 4 ⭐ Catholic Star-Rated Review ★★★★★ (5/5 – Catholic Perspective) Maisie Ward’s biography of G. K. Chesterton is a masterful and affectionate portrait of one of the greatest Catholic thinkers of the modern era. The book captures Chesterton’s wit, intellectual brilliance, and profound faith, revealing a man whose joy and reason were deeply rooted in Christian truth. From a Catholic perspective, this biography is especially valuable in illustrating how faith can animate culture, literature, and public life. Chesterton’s defense of orthodoxy, his love for truth, and his ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and humor make this work both inspiring and intellectually enriching. An outstanding and essential listen for anyone interested in Catholic thought, literature, and the life of a truly remarkable mind.

2 days ago

📣 New Podcast! "Gilbert Keith Chesterton by Maisie Ward | Catholic Biography Audiobook | Life, Faith & Genius of G.K. Chesterton Part 4" on @Spreaker #audio_catholic #audiobook_apologetics #audiobook_catholic #audiobook_christian #audiobook_classic #audiobook_g #audiobook_maisie #biography #gk

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Taulukos in 4K Ultra HD

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2 days ago

#NowWatching “The King Of Kings” (2025) on Peacock

Blu-ray amzn.to/4sOjgBP

Voiced by Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, & others

Through a father‘a storytelling, a boy journeys through Jesus' life, from humble beginnings to ultimate sacrifice

#animation #Biblical #ad #biography #filmsky #moviesky

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Mr. Woolf is watching 4K UHD Blu-rays

@rdwoolf.bsky.social

2 days ago

#NowWatching “The King Of Kings” (2025) on Peacock

Blu-ray amzn.to/4sOjgBP

Voiced by Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, & others

Through a father‘a storytelling, a boy journeys through Jesus' life, from humble beginnings to ultimate sacrifice

#animation #Biblical #ad #biography #filmsky #moviesky

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Alexander the Great Audiobook | Ada Russell’s Biography of Conquest, Leadership & Legacy ✨ Catholic Star-Rated Review ★★★★☆ (4.5/5 Stars) Alexander the Great by Ada Russell presents a compelling portrait of one of history’s most influential figures, Alexander the Great. Through vivid storytelling, the audiobook explores ambition, leadership, and the pursuit of greatness across the ancient world. From a Catholic perspective, the narrative invites reflection on the proper use of power, the limits of earthly glory, and the enduring importance of virtue over conquest. While Alexander’s achievements are extraordinary, his life also serves as a reminder that human greatness, when detached from moral truth, can lead to both triumph and tragedy. Listeners are encouraged to consider the contrast between temporal success and eternal values—highlighting the importance of humility, prudence, and the pursuit of the true good. The audiobook offers both historical insight and an opportunity for deeper reflection on leadership and legacy. A fascinating listen for those interested in history, philosophy, and the moral dimensions of power.

3 days ago

📣 New Podcast! "Alexander the Great Audiobook | Ada Russell’s Biography of Conquest, Leadership & Legacy" on @Spreaker #ada #alexander #ancient #and #audio #audiobook #biography #catholic #classical #empire #great #greek #historical #history #leaders #leadership #macedonian #recommendations

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3 days ago

Matt Perry autobiography

Hope By Pope Francis

Going from one autobiography to a very different one. #booksky Will the pope be as interesting as Matt Perry? I suspect he will be less self-centered! #biography #book. I was kinda routing for Matt at the end. Eery to read his words.

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3 days ago

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[TW/CW: Self Harm, Depression, Anxiety]

Walt’s fists—always closed, never open—were meat mallets tenderizing whatever flesh they found. They left constellations of purple-black galaxies blooming beneath my skin, each bruise a dark star born of violence. Whatever he felt comfortable using on me […]

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David Andersen

3 days ago

America’s Angriest Writer Vanished Without A Trace YouTube video by History Exposé

#Ambrose_Bierce:

An excellent short biopic of a legendary American #journalist and author.

#biography #writers #authors #fiction

youtu.be/IlFbeGa5Qsc?...

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Taulukos in 4K Ultra HD

@taulukos.bsky.social

3 days ago

#NowWatching “The Lady in the Van” (2015) on Hulu

Blu-ray: amzn.to/4c7LuAe

Directed by Nicholas Hytner
Starring Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings

A man forms an unexpected bond with a transient woman living in her van that's parked in his driveway

#comedy #ad #biography
#filmsky #moviesky

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Mr. Woolf is watching 4K UHD Blu-rays

@rdwoolf.bsky.social

3 days ago

#NowWatching “The Lady in the Van” (2015) on Hulu

Blu-ray: amzn.to/4c7LuAe

Directed by Nicholas Hytner
Starring Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings

A man forms an unexpected bond with a transient woman living in her van that's parked in his driveway

#comedy #ad #biography
#filmsky #moviesky

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3 days ago