434 Results in the "Biography & Memoir" category


    • Chapter II-For Greater Things Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II – For Greater Things begins with a growing tension in Vienna, as Paul Kostka and John Bilinski realize that Stanislaus had not returned home. They were familiar with his quiet but resolute nature, and his recent talk about leaving for Augsburg weighed heavily on their minds. The realization struck that this was not a mere absence—it was an escape. His admiration for Peter Canisius, the Jesuit provincial, and his open longing to join the Society of Jesus had not gone unnoticed. Though they…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter III – For Greater Things begins with the storm left behind by Stanislaus Kostka’s sudden departure to follow his religious calling. His brother Paul and their tutor Bilinski, caught off guard and fearful of the consequences, stumble upon a letter left behind by Stanislaus. In it, he calmly explains that he must obey the voice of God rather than the expectations of man. This simple yet powerful message is passed on to Lord John Kostka, their father, along with letters from those involved in the…
    • Chapter IV-For Greater Things Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV – For Greater Things begins with a vivid recounting of Stanislaus Kostka’s long journey from Poland to Vienna, a voyage that serves not just as a physical relocation but as a formative experience for the young saint. At nearly fourteen, Stanislaus rides alongside his brother Paul, both accompanied by their tutor, John Bilinski, and several servants. The route, spanning over six hundred miles, unfolds as a blend of natural beauty, hardship, and quiet encounters. They cross sweeping plains,…
    • Chapter V-For Greater Things Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter V – For Greater Things explores the academic and spiritual formation of Stanislaus Kostka during his time at the Jesuit college in Vienna, a city alive with intellectual energy and strong Catholic identity in the mid-16th century. Amid a culture steeped in both tradition and theological shifts, the Jesuits had recently established a school designed to cultivate not just the intellect but the soul. Stanislaus entered this environment with quiet enthusiasm, embracing a curriculum that blended…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter VI – For Greater Things begins as Stanislaus Kostka and his brother Paul transition to life outside the structured environment of their Jesuit boarding school, which was closed following the death of Emperor Ferdinand I. Now studying as day scholars, they move into the residence of Senator Kimberker, a wealthy Lutheran who offers them lodging in his expansive Vienna home. Though the mansion is filled with elegance and comfort, it soon proves spiritually barren for Stanislaus. The home becomes a…
    • A Promised Land (Barack Obama) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin A Promised Land by Barack Obama is a memoir that reflects on his early political career, presidential campaign, and first term in office, offering personal insights into his leadership, challenges, and vision for America.
    • Cant Hurt Me Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds (David Goggins) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins is a memoir and self-help book where the author shares his journey of overcoming extreme challenges, using mental toughness and resilience to defy physical and psychological limits.
    • Elon Musk (Walter Isaacson) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Elon Musk*= by Walter Isaacson is a biography that delves into the life and career of the tech entrepreneur, exploring his visionary projects, personal struggles, and role in shaping industries like electric vehicles, space exploration, and AI.
    • The Case of George Dedlow Cover
      by LovelyMay The Case of George Dedlow introduces a young physician-in-training whose wartime injuries force him to redefine what it means to inhabit a body, and this chapter invites readers to follow that unsettling transition from earnest medical student to shattered veteran still determined to analyze his own undoing. From the moment Dedlow enlists after Fort Sumter’s alarm, curiosity about anatomy and empathy for suffering collide with cannon fire, and the story pivots on the irony that he gains his deepest…
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