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Verissimus

Author : Donald J. Robertson
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 1250286298
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Verissimus written by Donald J. Robertson and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2022-07-12 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of Logicomix, Donald J. Robertson's Verissimus is a riveting graphic novel on the life and stoic philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. Marcus Aurelius was the last famous Stoic of antiquity but he was also to become the most powerful man in the known world – the Roman emperor. After losing his father at an early age, he threw himself into the study of philosophy. The closest thing history knew to a philosopher-king, yet constant warfare and an accursed plague almost brought his empire to its knees. “Life is warfare”, he wrote, “and a sojourn in foreign land!” One thing alone could save him: philosophy, the love of wisdom! The remarkable story of Marcus Aurelius’ life and philosophical journey is brought to life by philosopher and psychotherapist Donald J. Robertson, in a sweeping historical epic of a graphic novel, based on a close study of the historical evidence, with the stunning full-color artwork of award-winning illustrator Zé Nuno Fraga.

The Daily Stoic

Author : Ryan Holiday
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0735211744
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (352 download)

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Download or read book The Daily Stoic written by Ryan Holiday and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-10-18 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the team that brought you The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy, a daily devotional of Stoic meditations—an instant Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller. Why have history's greatest minds—from George Washington to Frederick the Great to Ralph Waldo Emerson, along with today's top performers from Super Bowl-winning football coaches to CEOs and celebrities—embraced the wisdom of the ancient Stoics? Because they realize that the most valuable wisdom is timeless and that philosophy is for living a better life, not a classroom exercise. The Daily Stoic offers 366 days of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring all-new translations from the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the playwright Seneca, or slave-turned-philosopher Epictetus, as well as lesser-known luminaries like Zeno, Cleanthes, and Musonius Rufus. Every day of the year you'll find one of their pithy, powerful quotations, as well as historical anecdotes, provocative commentary, and a helpful glossary of Greek terms. By following these teachings over the course of a year (and, indeed, for years to come) you'll find the serenity, self-knowledge, and resilience you need to live well.

Carve Your Life

Author : Prem Jagyasi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781794280007
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Carve Your Life written by Prem Jagyasi and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-22 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We have more things, but are we more of ourselves? Carvism, the author's indigenously developed philosophy, is the art of carving away unnecessary things and keeping only that which is of true value. As we grow older, we begin accumulating many needless beliefs, opinions, habits and tendencies. By the time we are adults, our true self is already hidden behind the rocks of superfluities. We are prisoners of the unnecessary, and the only way to free our beautiful true self is by chipping away the inessential from our lives. Just as a sculptor carves out the beauty hidden in a piece of stone, we, too, need to take a hammer and chisel to our selves.The first section provides an insight into various principles of Carvism. This section is followed by self-carving qualities, which are the essential abilities you need to carve out the life you want. 'Shape your mind' is about using human psychology and the subconscious mind to your advantage. 'Find your passion' shows you the way to discover your inner calling. Subsequent chapters provide step-by-step instructions on inculcating the true essence of Carvism in one's professional and personal life, and explain how the Carve Your Life philosophy can put them on the path to discovering their true selves.About Author About the authorDr Prem Jagyasi, an award-winning global leader and acclaimed life coach, has been to 65 countries to deliver keynote speeches and conduct focused workshops.Renowned for delivering succinct and customized Carve Your Life training programmes, Dr Prem utilizes his vast experience, cultural knowledge and signature Carvism Principles to establish lively communication with his audiences. Each of those principles aims to help enrich the individual's life and realize organizational success alike.His untiring zest for traveling allowed him to glean incredible life experiences. Over the years, Dr Prem has spent time with people from different cultures, from the African tribes who wear nothing to consulting for global businesses and political figures who lead the world.As an entrepreneur, he runs a boutique consulting and training firm, and manages a thriving web magazine network with several magnificent websites on life improvement topics with the patronage of millions of loyal readers from across the globe.An authority in the field of Medical Tourism and Wellness Tourism, Dr Prem also takes great delight in travel photography. Read more at https: //drprem.com This is Global Edition of Carve Your Life.

Everything Has Two Handles

Author : Ronald Pies
Publisher : University Press of America
ISBN 13 : 0761839518
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (618 download)

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Download or read book Everything Has Two Handles written by Ronald Pies and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 2008-03-24 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the course of this compact and insightful work, Dr. Ronald Pies, tells us a little about what happiness is, and a lot about how to achieve it. The first chapter begins with a reminder from the great Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, that "things do not touch the soul." This, explains Pies, "is the keystone in the arch of Stoic philosophy." In a sense, then, the rest of the book is an extended meditation on how we might avoid letting things touch our souls too much. But, it is much more than simply a meditation. From here, Pies goes on to offer readers a well-researched, often witty explanation of how Stoic philosophy—as it resonates not only with Christian and Judaic, but also with Buddhist and Hindu worldviews—can guide and improve their lives. In the process, he draws on his own considerable clinical experience to offer composite case vignettes, both positive and negative, that illustrate the principles he is discussing.

Dancing on My Ashes

Author : Heather Gilion
Publisher : Tate Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1607998718
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (79 download)

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Download or read book Dancing on My Ashes written by Heather Gilion and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Holly and Heather share their story and help to walk the reader through the painful yet necessary healing process for when life deals us its harshest blows. Dancing on my ashes soothes and empathizes with the broken heart, while sharing the truth of scripture, and the hope that comes from the heart of God.

Tales from the Maze of the Mind

Author : C. M. Villaescusa
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1503547671
Total Pages : 524 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Tales from the Maze of the Mind written by C. M. Villaescusa and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-02-28 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book of stories is the result of many yearsdecadesof experiences of a man not being brought into this world to become a leader or a follower, who hence decided to observe and transfer his views and feelings to whoever is interested in the maze of the human mind. This work does not attempt to comprise an entire life of collected information, just a few glimpses. A solitary boy from a Caribbean island, offspring of a third generation of western European immigrants, first saw the light in the city of Havana, Cuba, and grew up inside a turmoil of many social and political changes in the middle of the 1900s, about which, most likely, every reader has heard of or read. He went through life conceiving these tales and more to come. Some of the stories in this compilation take place around that mentioned era of ups and downs in that land andthough not politically orientedare immersed in the corresponding environment, while some others come about before and after. However, this series of tales is not limited to that place or subject. Many others may develop anywhere. Some have the harshness of an Horacio Quiroga or the mystery, anguish, and supernatural edge of an Edgar Allan Poe, combined with the wit, irony, and poetry of an Oscar Wilde and the absurd of a Franz Kafka; all this to say the least. They go from the distorted perceptions of an infant, through the mental troubles of a young adult or a parent, to the last days of the life of an elder; from the liberal thoughts of the streets to the dark philosophy of the enclosed man. The characters, manyt times simultaneously the narrators, may go from the mentally challenged, through the street-wise, to the insane intellectual. The book does not intend to cover the human spirit in its entiretytrying to do that would take a bit more than a book, but it is likely that the reader, would find a point of identification with a life gone through, or a fantasy taken place in the mind. Adventure, romance, action, and the paranormal combine in these pages, as so do happiness, sadness, and desperation.

Good stuff for your heart & mind - a book of quotes (second edition)

Author : Rick Reed, PhD
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1365427412
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (654 download)

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Download or read book Good stuff for your heart & mind - a book of quotes (second edition) written by Rick Reed, PhD and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: a simple book of quotations compiled for a couple of great kids.

Madame Bovary's Ovaries

Author : David P. Barash
Publisher : Dell
ISBN 13 : 0440241847
Total Pages : 379 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Madame Bovary's Ovaries written by David P. Barash and published by Dell. This book was released on 2008-03-25 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Draws on the principles of evolutionary biology to provide fresh insights into the world of literature to explain why certain literary works have had a profound influence on human life, arguing that the behavior of icons of literature reveals a universal human nature that has evolved over millions of years of natural selection. Reprint.

Dangerous Supplements

Author : Peter Fitzpatrick
Publisher : Duke University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780822311218
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book Dangerous Supplements written by Peter Fitzpatrick and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Dangerous Supplements expert legal scholars employing a variety of theoretical perspectives--feminism, poststructuralism, semiotics, and Marxism--challenge predominating views in jurisprudence. Prevailing notions of the nature of the law, they argue, have failed to recognize the law's dependence on social constructs and the indeterminance of language. The contributors further claim that proponents of traditional notions have borrowed knowledge from other fields, only to reject that knowledge as ultimately subversive and dangerous in its ramifications. Taking as a point of departure H. L. A. Hart's The Concept of the Law, Peter Fitzgerald shows how Hart adopted Wittgenstein's linguistic theory to overthrow J. L. Austin's "simple" conception of rules and habits in law, only to jettison this theory in order to locate the essence of law in its evolution from a "primal scene." Other chapters examine the way in which the setting of English law above social relations has masked an imperial mission; how the philosophies of Hayek and Marx, as well as the discourses of liberalism, feminism, semiotics, and poststructuralism, have been assiduously marginalized and rendered inessential to jurisprudence.

Meditations

Author : Marcus Aurelius
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0141395869
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (413 download)

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Download or read book Meditations written by Marcus Aurelius and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-04-28 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new translation of the philosophical journey that has inspired luminaries from Matthew Arnold to Bill Clinton in a beautiful hardcover gift edition, with a cover designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith World-changing ideas meet eye-catching design: the best titles of the extraordinarily successful Great Ideas series are now packaged in Coralie Bickford-Smith’s distinctive, award-winning covers. Whether on a well-curated shelf or in your back pocket, these timeless works of philosophical, political, and psychological thought are absolute must-haves for book collectors as well as design enthusiasts. Written in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Spanning from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation, they cover such diverse topics as the question of virtue, human rationality, the nature of the gods and the values of leadership. But while the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation, in developing his beliefs Marcus also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy: a series of wise and practical aphorisms that have been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and ordinary readers for almost two thousand years. To provide a full understanding of Aurelius's seminal work, this edition includes explanatory notes, a general index, an index of quotations, an index of names, and an introduction by Diskin Clay putting the work in its biographical, historical, and literary context, a chronology of Marcus Aurelius's life and career. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Stoicism

Author : Jordan Knight
Publisher : Rivercat Books LLC
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Stoicism written by Jordan Knight and published by Rivercat Books LLC. This book was released on 2024-10-07 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: STOICISM Discover the Timeless Wisdom of Stoic Philosophy In the midst of life’s tempests, Stoicism stands as a lighthouse, guiding us back to what truly matters. "Stoicism: Stoic Philosophy and the Art of Resilient Living" is your compass to navigate this venerable philosophy, revealing how ancient wisdom can lead to a life of serenity and strength. From the bustling streets of ancient Athens and Rome to the challenges of our modern world, Stoicism has provided a framework for understanding our place in the universe and mastering our responses to it. This book is more than just a historical overview; it is an interactive journey that will equip you with the philosophical tools to forge unwavering character in the face of adversity. What You Will Find Inside This Book: The Birth of Stoicism: Travel back to the beginnings and understand the context in which Stoicism was born, taking insights from its founding fathers. Profiles in Virtue: Meet the most influential Stoics—Seneca, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius—and learn how their lives and words continue to influence the pursuit of a good life. Core Principles Unveiled: Delve into the essence of Stoic thought, uncovering the dichotomy of control, the importance of living in harmony with nature’s laws, and the embrace of cosmopolitanism. The Stoic Mindset: Learn how Stoics perceive challenges and transform obstacles into opportunities for personal growth. Stoicism in Practice: Gain practical strategies for applying Stoic principles in modern life, fostering resilience, calm, and composure. A Treasury of Quotes: Conclude your journey with a curated collection of profound Stoic reflections to inspire your daily practice. The age-old wisdom of the Stoics has the power to change your life, but it's up to you to take the first step. Don’t miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the mindset and tools for enduring happiness and tranquility. Transform your life with the timeless wisdom of Stoicism by grabbing your copy of "Stoicism: Stoic Philosophy and the Art of Resilient Living" today!

A Guide to the Good Life

Author : William B. Irvine
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199705569
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (997 download)

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Download or read book A Guide to the Good Life written by William B. Irvine and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-11-04 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the great fears many of us face is that despite all our effort and striving, we will discover at the end that we have wasted our life. In A Guide to the Good Life, William B. Irvine plumbs the wisdom of Stoic philosophy, one of the most popular and successful schools of thought in ancient Rome, and shows how its insight and advice are still remarkably applicable to modern lives. In A Guide to the Good Life, Irvine offers a refreshing presentation of Stoicism, showing how this ancient philosophy can still direct us toward a better life. Using the psychological insights and the practical techniques of the Stoics, Irvine offers a roadmap for anyone seeking to avoid the feelings of chronic dissatisfaction that plague so many of us. Irvine looks at various Stoic techniques for attaining tranquility and shows how to put these techniques to work in our own life. As he does so, he describes his own experiences practicing Stoicism and offers valuable first-hand advice for anyone wishing to live better by following in the footsteps of these ancient philosophers. Readers learn how to minimize worry, how to let go of the past and focus our efforts on the things we can control, and how to deal with insults, grief, old age, and the distracting temptations of fame and fortune. We learn from Marcus Aurelius the importance of prizing only things of true value, and from Epictetus we learn how to be more content with what we have. Finally, A Guide to the Good Life shows readers how to become thoughtful observers of their own lives. If we watch ourselves as we go about our daily business and later reflect on what we saw, we can better identify the sources of distress and eventually avoid that pain in our life. By doing this, the Stoics thought, we can hope to attain a truly joyful life.

A Guide to the Good Life

Author : William B. Irvine
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199792623
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (997 download)

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Download or read book A Guide to the Good Life written by William B. Irvine and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-11-04 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the great fears many of us face is that despite all our effort and striving, we will discover at the end that we have wasted our life. In A Guide to the Good Life, William B. Irvine plumbs the wisdom of Stoic philosophy, one of the most popular and successful schools of thought in ancient Rome, and shows how its insight and advice are still remarkably applicable to modern lives. In A Guide to the Good Life, Irvine offers a refreshing presentation of Stoicism, showing how this ancient philosophy can still direct us toward a better life. Using the psychological insights and the practical techniques of the Stoics, Irvine offers a roadmap for anyone seeking to avoid the feelings of chronic dissatisfaction that plague so many of us. Irvine looks at various Stoic techniques for attaining tranquility and shows how to put these techniques to work in our own life. As he does so, he describes his own experiences practicing Stoicism and offers valuable first-hand advice for anyone wishing to live better by following in the footsteps of these ancient philosophers. Readers learn how to minimize worry, how to let go of the past and focus our efforts on the things we can control, and how to deal with insults, grief, old age, and the distracting temptations of fame and fortune. We learn from Marcus Aurelius the importance of prizing only things of true value, and from Epictetus we learn how to be more content with what we have. Finally, A Guide to the Good Life shows readers how to become thoughtful observers of their own lives. If we watch ourselves as we go about our daily business and later reflect on what we saw, we can better identify the sources of distress and eventually avoid that pain in our life. By doing this, the Stoics thought, we can hope to attain a truly joyful life.

Holy Eros

Author : James D. Whitehead
Publisher : Orbis Books
ISBN 13 : 1608332586
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book Holy Eros written by James D. Whitehead and published by Orbis Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eros is the passionate energy that makes us one with the beautiful other, with a leper, with the world of nature waiting to be embraced and cared for, with our neighbor, the stranger, with God. The Whiteheads explore this vital energy of love as the gift of a Creator madly in love with his creation a God who would bring us to life in abundance if we only say "Yes." They discuss Eros in the movements of our sexuality, as well as in our arousals of compassion and care. They examine the Eros of pleasure and of generosity. They honor the Eros of hope, of anger, of suffering. They reveal that Eros has a Source far deeper than lust, and is a pathway to a passionate God. Holy Eros recovers this fundamental energy of love as a powerful resource in the revitalization of Christian spirituality. Unlike most books on the topic it eschews easy clichs. Its reader benefit is to understand and appreciate an energy that can heal as well as hinder and to tap into its positive force.

Words of Wisdom: Timeless Quotes from Ancient Thinkers to Inspire and Transform Your Life

Author : Leinad Menelec Ph.D.
Publisher : Leinad Menelec
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Words of Wisdom: Timeless Quotes from Ancient Thinkers to Inspire and Transform Your Life written by Leinad Menelec Ph.D. and published by Leinad Menelec. This book was released on 2023-04-26 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Words of Wisdom: Timeless Quotes from Ancient Thinkers to Inspire and Transform Your Life" is a transformative and inspiring collection of quotes from some of the greatest ancient thinkers of all time. From Plato to Aristotle, from Cicero to Marcus Aurelius, these quotes have stood the test of time and continue to resonate with readers today. This book will inspire you to think deeply about the human condition, the nature of the universe, and the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment. Each quote has been carefully selected for its ability to challenge, motivate, and transform your thinking, offering insights into how to live a life of purpose and meaning. Whether you are seeking guidance in your career, your relationships, your spiritual life, or your personal development, this book will provide you with the inspiration and wisdom you need to take your life to the next level. With each turn of the page, you will be reminded of the power of human thought and the importance of living a life that is aligned with your values and aspirations. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to tap into the wisdom of the ages and to discover the secrets to living a truly fulfilling life. "Words of Wisdom: Timeless Quotes from Ancient Thinkers to Inspire and Transform Your Life" is not just a book, it's a journey of self-discovery and growth. It's an invitation to explore the depths of the human experience and to discover the power and beauty of ancient wisdom. So why wait? Open the book, turn the page, and let the journey begin!

Game Plan A5 Version

Author : Tony Higo
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 129181390X
Total Pages : 395 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (918 download)

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Download or read book Game Plan A5 Version written by Tony Higo and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-05-20 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To understand strategy is to understand life, yet few people know how to use it because they don't understand how it works. That is about to change with Tony Higo's latest book - Game Plan. Game Plan is a unique analysis, of strategies that have been used since the dawn of time, separated into 25 individual stratagems that you can have at your disposal to help you understand and achieve in life. Martial arts master Tony Higo brings the full power of his 48 years of experience in the martial arts, helping anyone understand how to use strategy in to get the most out of life. Game Plan is your doorway to understanding how to get the most out of your life and all that it has to offer whether you're intent on world domination or simply want to land your dream job, either way you need a great Game Plan.

The Cracker Queen

Author : Lauretta Hannon
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101032634
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book The Cracker Queen written by Lauretta Hannon and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-04-16 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A poignant memoir of life on the wrong side of the tracks-which was a SIBA bestseller in hardcover-with a colorful cast of misfits, plenty of belly laughs, and lessons for finding joy in spite of hardship Move over, Sweet Potato Queens. Thanks to Lauretta Hannon, the Cracker Queens are finally having their say. From her wildly popular NPR segments to her colorful one-woman show, Hannon is showing the world a different kind of Southern girl-a strong, authentic, fearless, flawed, resourceful, and sometimes outrageous woman-the anti-Southern Belle. The Cracker Queen takes readers from backwater Georgia to Savannah's most eccentric neighborhoods for a wild ride featuring a distinctly dysfunctional family and a lively crew of hellions, heroines, bad seeds, and renegades. Full of warmth, outrageous wit, and world-class storytelling, The Cracker Queen is a celebration of living out loud, finding humor in desperate situations, and loving life to death.