My Brother Eddie

My Brother Eddie
Author: Hazel Higgins
Publisher:
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2005-08
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780976452232

When Edward Higgins was born, his parents were devastated, hard-pressed to imagine what kind of a future lay ahead for their newborn son. But before he was one year old, it became apparent that Eddie would conquer all obstacles faced by a boy who was born without arms. This loving tribute by his older sister is an inspiring account of how her brother met life and the matter-of-fact way in which he overcame setbacks.

Eddie

Eddie
Author: Ed Koch
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

The former mayor of New York City and his little sister pen this story based on their childhood with their big brother, Harold. Although Eddie tries to play baseball like his brother, Harold sees where Eddie's true talents are and starts him on an amazing career. Full color.

The Brother You Choose

The Brother You Choose
Author: Susie Day
Publisher: Haymarket Books
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2020-06-02
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1642592013

In 1971, Eddie Conway, Lieutenant of Security for the Baltimore chapter of the Black Panther Party, was convicted of murdering a police officer and sentenced to life plus thirty years behind bars. Paul Coates was a community worker at the time and didn't know Eddie well – the little he knew, he didn't much like. But Paul was dead certain that Eddie's charges were bogus. He vowed never to leave Eddie – and in so doing, changed the course of both their lives. For over forty-three years, as he raised a family and started a business, Paul visited Eddie in prison, often taking his kids with him. He and Eddie shared their lives and worked together on dozens of legal campaigns in hopes of gaining Eddie's release. Paul's founding of the Black Classic Press in 1978 was originally a way to get books to Eddie in prison. When, in 2014, Eddie finally walked out onto the streets of Baltimore, Paul Coates was there to greet him. Today, these two men remain rock-solid comrades and friends – each, the other's chosen brother. When Eddie and Paul met in the Baltimore Panther Party, they were in their early twenties. They are now into their seventies. This book is a record of their lives and their relationship, told in their own voices. Paul and Eddie talk about their individual stories, their work, their politics, and their immeasurable bond.

A Brother's Promise

A Brother's Promise
Author: Alfonso Rojas
Publisher: Tate Publishing
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2013
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1621477207

But you don't know if they're dead. You said you haven't found anything that indicates those soldiers aren't still out there waiting to be rescued. You can't just stop looking for them. A promise. A loved one's life depends on you following through. How far would you go to keep it? Alfonso Rojas showcases the depth of a relationship, love, perseverance and loyalty. Readers will be inspired to realize the true meaning of a relationship and what that entails. There is not an obstacle big enough to prevent Dave from keeping The Promise. 'Don't think like I don't know it's a risk, but that's why I will be trained to know how to survive in dangerous situations. Besides, it's the only option I can think of to find Eddie. I promised him.'

Walter & Me

Walter & Me
Author: Eddie Payton
Publisher: Triumph Books
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2012-09-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1617499927

Widely regarded as one of the best football players to ever tie on a pair of cleats, Walter Payton led a fascinating and ultimately tragic life. Told in the voices of those who knew him best, this biography of the Chicago Bears legendary running back tells the inspiring account of the reward of hard work and is an uplifting testament to the power of the human spirit. It is a story of inspiration, redemption, and the deep passion two brothers felt for the sport of football. More than a decade after the untimely death of Walter Payton, his older brother recalls the moments they shared and the continuing sting of the loss of a legend. This glimpse into Payton's life doesn't sugarcoat the issues or glorify the late superstar, but rather it addresses the subjects of suicide, drug abuse, and infidelity head-on with intimate knowledge of the facts. In this candid take, Walter's older brother discloses the true life of man simply known as "Sweetness."

Come and Get These Memories

Come and Get These Memories
Author: Brian Holland
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781785588679

"As the creative force behind Berry Gordy Jr.'s Motown Records in the mid-Sixties, a writing credit from Holland-Dozier-Holland was virtually a guarantee of chart success. From 'Stop! In The Name Of Love' to 'How Sweet It Is To Be Loved by You,' they were the songwriting and production dream team responsible for some of the greatest songs of the twentieth century. In this compelling autobiography, brothers Eddie and Brian Holland share their story for the first time, starting with growing up in Detroit raised by a single mother and their grandmother, before shining a light on their early musical careers. A gifted lyricist, Eddie started out as a solo singer--with Berry Gordy as his manager--before partnering up with Brian and Lamont Dozier, both talented arrangers and producers. When Holland-Dozier-Holland came together, they helped transform Motown Records from a local soul label into a worldwide hit factory, home to international superstars such as Marvin Gaye, Martha & the Vandellas, the Supremes, Smokey Robinson, the Miracles, the Four Tops and the Isley Brothers. After an awe-inspiring tenure they left Motown in 1968, continuing their successes at new labels and with new collaborators for years to come. Featuring honest and open first-hand accounts, Come and Get These Memories is more than just a behind-the-scenes look at Motown Records at its peak: Eddie and Brian set the record straight on both their personal and professional lives and offer a revealing slice of pop-music history."

Inside My Mind

Inside My Mind
Author: Ron Hester
Publisher: BalboaPress
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2012-03-22
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1452545979

Too many of us take too much for granted. For example, if we saw an old lady crossing the street, many of us would look at her and say, Well, thats just an old lady, or wouldnt think anything of her at all. We dont stop to realize that the little old lady is someones mother, that she belongs to someones family, and that she means a lot to somebody. We take too much for granted. We let the little things that mean so much go by every day, and once they are gone, time never gives them back. Concentrate on these things, because they can bring so much to your life. Take the time to thank your heavenly Father, make family time, husband time, wife time, children time, listening time, talking time, caring time, sharing time, crying time, peaceful time, special time, and last but not least, giving time.

Thank you for Smiling

Thank you for Smiling
Author: Soul Singh
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2018-06-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1483485587

Abandoned, abused and discarded by her mother, Alma Perez tried to keep her family together. Caring for her younger siblings, Alma embarks on many adventures that caused her to grow up fast and without much hope. Once in foster care, Alma learned how to defy the stereotypes surrounding her life circumstance and adamantly strove to find her purpose. Learning was her strength and the note from a teacher gave her her humanity.

The Shop Girls of Chapel Street

The Shop Girls of Chapel Street
Author: Jenny Holmes
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2016-02-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1473525004

**Don't miss Jenny Holmes's latest wartime series, The Air Raid Girls. Part 3 - The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides - is available now!** ---------------------------- Orphaned young, Violet Wheeler has been brought up by her aunt - but after Winnie's death, she feels like she's lost everything. With no-one to turn to, she has to rely on the goodwill of the community to help her out. At the Jubilee drapers, amongst the spools of ribbon, skeins of silk and latest thirties fashions, Violet finds a refuge. She's offered a chance to get back on her feet, and with that an unexpected chance to discover love. It's only when a forgotten piece of jewellery with a mysterious note surfaces that Violet is thrown back in to the past again, and starts to wonder what secrets there might be in her family's history. As Violet becomes desperate to find answers about her mother and father, long-buried secrets threaten the stable life she's been building. Can her new friends steer Violet towards a happy ending against all the odds? A heart-warming, nostalgic tale of triumph over adversity that readers of Katie Flynn, Donna Douglas and Call the Midwife will adore. ---------------------------- Readers love Jenny Holmes: 'There wasn't anything I didn't like about this book' 5 star review 'I couldn't put this book down' 5 star review 'Loved the whole story' 5 star review 'This is a totally absorbing book' 5 star review 'An excellent read put together in fine style' 5 star review

Blood Brothers GCSE Student Edition

Blood Brothers GCSE Student Edition
Author: Willy Russell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2016-04-21
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 147422993X

Written specifically for GCSE students by academics in the field, the Methuen Drama GCSE Student Editions provide in-depth explanatory material alongside the play texts frequently studied at Key Stage 4. Whether for use in the classroom or independent study, these editions offer a fully comprehensive and lightly glossed play text with accompanying notes specifically directed towards readers of this age, which unravel essential topics and challenge all students to delve further into literary analysis. A well established modern classic, Willy Russell's Blood Brothers tells the story of Mickey and Eddie, twins separated at birth who grow up to lead very opposite lives, but which constantly and inevitably intersect. In addition to some on-page explanatory notes and the play text, this edition contains sub-headed analyses of themes, characters, context and dramatic devices, as well as background information on the playwright. The Methuen Drama GCSE Student Editions never lose sight of their readership, and offer students the confidence to engage with the material, explore their own interpretations, and improve their understanding of the works.