Christopher P. Wilson Livres

"The Master Plan is less of a road map and more of a philosophy that we should all take to heart: We are all better than our worst decision, our sense of justice should honor the redemptive possibilities inherent in every person, and our destinies are truly intertwined."--Wes Moore, author of The Other Wes Moore Growing up in Washington, DC, Chris Wilson was surrounded by violence and despair. He watched his family and neighborhood shattered by trauma, and he lost his faith. One night when he was seventeen, defending himself, he killed a man. He was sentenced to life in prison with no hope of parole. But what should have been the end of his story became the beginning. Behind bars, Wilson embarked on a remarkable journey of self-improvement--reading, working out, learning languages, even starting a business. At nineteen, he sat down and wrote a list of all the things he intended to accomplish, and all the steps he'd have to take to get there. He called it his Master Plan. He revised that plan regularly and followed it religiously. Sixteen years later, it led him to an unlikely opportunity--and to a promise he has been working hard to live up to every day since. Harrowing, heartbreaking, and ultimately triumphant, The Master Plan is a memoir for this moment, proving that every person is capable of doing great things.

Exploring the philosophy of Stoicism, this book delves into its core principles and practical applications for modern life. It highlights the importance of self-control, resilience, and rational thinking in overcoming challenges. Readers will discover how Stoic teachings can lead to a more fulfilling existence by fostering emotional strength and a sense of purpose. Through historical examples and contemporary insights, the text provides guidance on embracing adversity and cultivating a mindset that prioritizes virtue and wisdom.

Charlie knows Dr and Mrs Duckworth as dad and mum. But he soon finds out that others see him as an alien being - which in some ways he is. In fact Dr Duckworth found him in a Brazilian forest - the last surviving Xique Xique. Charlie finds he has to adapt in order to survive 20th-century London.

"Huh-huh. Funny." If you're familiar with the writings of Christopher Wilson, you have, no doubt, elicited a similar response. If you've never had the pleasure of reading Wilson, then you are "fickinta" be in for a treat. Sports Briefs is a collection of Wilson's 68 best columns from FanStop.com . You'll revisit Wilson's problems he had keeping his football pants up ("The camera would then focus on me running to the sidelines, never letting go of my belt, to where I found a peaceful spot beside the water cooler where I could sip and pull, simultaneously."), along with hearing J.R. Rider tell the Thanksgiving story, in a way only "Uncle" J.R. can ("I say uncle, but sum of ya'll could prolly call me Daddy."). The initial column from the highly-praised "Suzy, Jaws and Merril" series is included, as well as the moving account of the last days Wilson's father spent in Hospice battling cancer. Wilson's unique style of humor, sarcasm and storytelling is evident throughout, sure to draw numerous "guffaws." For those who try on a new pair every week, or for those who have never worn them before, try on a pair of Sports Briefs today.

Focusing on the intense communal violence in North Maluku from 1999 to 2000, the book explores the factors that transformed previously peaceful religious communities into participants in brutal conflict during Indonesia's democratization. It delves into the underlying causes and dynamics of this violence, providing a detailed analysis of the social and political conditions that led to the eruption of hostilities.

In 1891 Count Friedryk Baa MindeBerg hobbles through middle age. No other Scandinavian biologist has a firmer grasp of toads, marsupials or Africa as he. But his past is sneaking up with an irrational force that smothers him with guilt that refuses to disperse. By the author of "Blueglass".

Exploring the crafted image of Santa Fe, this book delves into how the city transformed into a sought-after tourist spot in the 1980s, akin to an American Tahiti. It uncovers the deliberate efforts by Anglo-American newcomers in the early 20th century to shape Santa Fe's romanticized identity, contrasting the picturesque adobe architecture with the realities behind its mass marketing. The narrative reveals the complexities of cultural representation and the impact of tourism on local identity.

Looks at the interaction between design and the requirements of patrons, follows the creative processes of architects, and discusses chronology, structural techniques, and stylistic developments.

The Zoo is exquisite. A biting satire that broke my heart. Nathan Filer

From his Icelandic father Lee Cotton gets his marble skin and blue eyes. From his mixed-race mother he gains his black identity. From his Mambo grandmother he inherits forebodings about his future. It's a combination that sets Lee apart from the other black kids growing up in Eureka, Mississippi. It marks Lee out as slightly odd. And very white. If childhood was confusing, adolescence proves life changing when Lee falls in love with the sublime Angelina. It's also life threatening: Angel's father is a freelance shooter for the Klan, who doesn't take kindly to his daughter's boyfriend. An act of appalling violence leaves Lee far from home with a new identity, a draft card, a memory that operates in flashback and a mental illness that makes him a sort of genius. He also has a reputation, back home, for being dead. Nobody (except possibly his grandmother) could envisage that Lee's rebirth is a headstart and not a handicap. His role in a quite remarkable journey through life will be to transform others as he has transformed himself...