Author: Gay Talese
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Author: Linda Chowdry
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578895215
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 390

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An immigrant's memoir recounting the life of a young Pakistani man who came to the U.S. with only a driving ambition to make a difference in his chosen industry, aviation. Through challenges and successes, Michael Chowdry soared to the very heights of the airline business. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, he unleashed his passion, ultimately building a successful airline, Atlas Air Cargo.

Author: Questroyal Fine Art
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Painting, American
Languages : en
Pages : 4

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Author: Gay Talese
Publisher:
ISBN: 034546723X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 353

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"Fascinating . . . Poignant." The Wall Street Journal In this extraordinary work of insight and interviews, bestselling author Gay Talese shares with us the lives of those we don't know and those we might wish we did: Frank Sinatra, Joe DiMaggio, Manhattan mobsters, Bowery bums, and many others -- fascinating men and women who define our country's spirit and lead us to an understanding of ourselves as a nation.

Author: Gay Talese
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : New York (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 376

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Author: Anonymous
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1433677814
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 194

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Argues for a life based on humility, service, and sacrifice instead of the accepted worldview of a life valuing fame and recognition.

Author: Ralph Carhart
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476637938
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 272

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Rescued in 2010 from the small creek that runs next to Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, New York, a simple baseball launched an epic quest that spanned the United States and beyond. For eight years, "The Hall Ball" went on a journey to have its picture taken with every member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, both living and deceased. The goal? To enshrine the first crowd-sourced artifact ever donated to the Hall. Part travelogue, part baseball history, part photo journal, this book tells the full story for the first time. The narratives that accompany the ball's odyssey are as funny and moving as any in the history of the game.

Author: David Giles
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1350318051
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 158

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What drives people to crave fame and celebrity? How does fame affect people psychologically? These issues are frequently discussed by the media but up till now psychologists have shied away from an academic away from an academic investigation of the phenomenon of fame. In this lively, eclectic book David Giles examines fame and celebrity from a variety of perspectives. He argues that fame should be seen as a process rather than a state of being, and that 'celebrity' has largely emerged through the technological developments of the last 150 years. Part of our problem in dealing with celebrities, and the problem celebrities have dealing with the public, is that the social conditions produced by the explosion in mass communications have irrevocably altered the way we live. However we know little about many of the phenomena these conditions have produced - such as the 'parasocial interaction' between television viewers and media characters, and the quasi-religious activity of 'fans'. Perhaps the biggest single dilemma for celebrities is the fact that the vehicle that creates fame for them - the media - is also their tormentor. To address these questions, David Giles draws on research from psychology, sociology, media and communications studies, history and anthropology - as well as his own experiences as a music journalist in the 1980s. He argues that the history of fame is inextricably linked to the emergence of the individual self as a central theme of Western culture, and considers how the desire for authenticity, as well as individual privacy, have created anxieties for celebrities which are best understood in their historical and cultural context.

Author: John D'Agata
Publisher: Graywolf Press
ISBN: 1555970494
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 218

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"John D'Agata is an alchemist who changes trash into purest gold." —Guy Davenport, Harper's John D'Agata journeys the endless corridors of America's myriad halls of fame and faithfully reports on what he finds there. In a voice all his own, he brilliantly maps his terrain in lists, collage, and ludic narratives. With topics ranging from Martha Graham to the Flat Earth Society, from the brightest light in Vegas to the artist Henry Darger, who died in obscurity, Halls of Fame hovers on the brink between prose and poetry, deep seriousness and high comedy, the subject and the self.

Author: Ivy Blair
Publisher: RWG Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 25

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Uncover the fascinating journeys of the 20th and 21st centuries' most iconic figures with Ivy Blair's compelling exploration, From Obscurity to Stardom. This captivating book reveals how legends like Pablo Picasso, Jackie Robinson, Andy Warhol, and Amelia Earhart transcended their humble beginnings to achieve global recognition. Blair meticulously examines the common threads linking these stars-from their grueling early struggles to the serendipitous moments of fame that catapulted them to the pinnacle of success. Discover how relentless determination, extraordinary talent, and sometimes sheer luck transformed these individuals into symbols of excellence in their respective fields. With engaging anecdotes and insightful analysis, Blair illustrates the monumental efforts and behind-the-scenes challenges faced by those who became icons. Perfect for readers interested in celebrity culture, inspirational stories, and the relentless pursuit of greatness, this book serves as both an illuminating guide and an inspiring testament to the power of perseverance and unique brilliance.