54 Results in the "Non-Fiction" category


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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 1 explores the narrator's upbringing in the South, where respect and silence towards parents were deeply ingrained traditional values. This atmosphere stands in stark contrast to the narrator’s personal journey, where singing becomes a primary method of self-expression. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, the narrator offers a glimpse into a community where life revolves around church gatherings, family activities, and even Civil War reenactments. Within this…
    • The Woman in Me (Britney Spears) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Woman in Me by Britney Spears is a raw, candid memoir where the pop star shares her journey through fame, struggles, and reclaiming her freedom. A must-read for fans seeking a deeper look at her life and resilience.
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Capítulo 24 marca um ponto de transição silencioso, mas significativo, nas nossas vidas. Sete meses se passaram desde a morte de Verity, e muita coisa mudou nesse tempo. Embora a dor da perda ainda assombre, especialmente para Crew e Jeremy, conseguimos encontrar uma nova rotina em meio à saudade. Saí para Manhattan no mesmo dia em que ela faleceu, evitando complicações desnecessárias e permitindo que Jeremy lidasse com o luto de forma privada. Recebi a aprovação dos argumentos para três…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 40 - Introspection opens with a quiet meditation on the close of a year, using this transition as an invitation to turn inward. This moment marks not just the turning of a calendar page, but an opportunity for thoughtful reflection on the journey taken thus far. The chapter frames introspection not as an indulgence, but as a vital ritual—one that allows individuals to check in with their emotional selves and recalibrate. The comparison made between the mind and a large, mostly uninhabited mansion…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 39 – A Race of Slaves begins with a sharp contradiction: Americans, once heralded as champions of liberty, are now portrayed as willing participants in a system that diminishes their individual rights. The chapter opens by acknowledging the expansive influence Americans have abroad—bringing progress to Europe, electrifying ancient spaces, and exporting innovation. Yet, at home, the same people submit passively to trivial bureaucratic powers. This irony forms the core of the chapter’s…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 38 – A Conquest of Europe begins by humorously casting Americans as the great “discoverers” of Europe, arriving around the mid-19th century with the same boldness and confidence as ancient conquerors. The chapter pokes fun at how Americans viewed the Old World—charming yet outdated, quaint but inefficient. Europeans are described as content craftsmen, still immersed in traditions, unaware of the rapid industrialization and modern conveniences that defined life across the Atlantic. Their…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 37 – The Newport of the Past draws a vivid contrast between the Newport of today and the deep, storied past that lies just beneath its polished surface. While summer guests indulge in regattas, charity balls, and garden parties, few pause to consider that this seaside playground was once the stage for centuries of exploration, trade, revolution, and reinvention. In fact, long before the city's colonial charm became a magnet for wealth and leisure, legends suggest that adventurous Norse sailors…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 36 – American Society in Italy explores the myth and eventual unraveling of a unified American social circle in Italy, particularly in cultural hubs like Rome and Florence. Once imagined as a thriving expatriate community, it is instead revealed as fragmented, fluid, and more aspirational than substantial. The author recalls a distant past—roughly forty to fifty years earlier—when Rome harbored a quiet colony of American creatives and intellectuals, people who sought inspiration in the ruins…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 35 – Living on Your Friends begins by examining the timeless concept of enjoying a luxurious life without actually possessing the wealth to fund it. Drawing inspiration from Vanity Fair, it reflects on how, even in modern society, there are those who thrive through the generosity of others, skillfully positioning themselves in the lives of the wealthy. These individuals may not own a single estate or fortune of their own, yet their days are filled with opulence, thanks to well-connected…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 34 - A Question and an Answer opens with the author considering a letter that stands out from his usual correspondence—a sincere inquiry asking what is truly required for someone to succeed socially. The note doesn’t come from a sycophant or a critic, but from someone genuinely curious, prompting the author to reflect deeply. He acknowledges the puzzling paradox that in many circles, those with obvious talent or intellect often remain unrecognized, while others, seemingly ordinary, ascend with…
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