Adventurers, Explorers & Survival

When Dr. Richard Greenberg, accompanied by his wife and three children, set out for a scenic day hike on the Nā Pali Coast of Kaua'i, he had little idea that the dream-like setting would soon be the backdrop of a living nightmare. With an unforeseen change in the weather, Dr. Greenberg and his family soon found themselves fighting for their lives. In this harrowing retelling of the unexpected events of that day and the journey that followed, Dr. Greenberg shares a miraculous story of disaster and rescue, of strength and faith, and of grief and recovery.

Holding on is all fourteen-year-old Stephanie Clare Smith can do when she's left home alone in New Orleans during the summer of 1973. As she seeks to ease her solitude through her summer school algebra class, her wandering in the city, and her friendship with a streetcar operator, adults—particularly men—fail her again and again, with devastating consequences.

Forty years ago, the park ranger Jon Waterman took his first journey into the Alaskan Arctic, to the Noatak headwaters. He was astonished by the abundant wildlife, the strange landscape, and its otherworldly light—how the “frequent rain showers glow like lemonade poured out of the sky.” Taken with a new sense of wonder, he began to explore the North on several trips in the 1980s.

Sharon Stevens would never claim to be an angel. Early in life, perilous situations were thrust upon her. As an adult, she gravitated toward adventure and spur-of-the-moment decisions that often put her on the precipice of disaster and kept her in the pathway of people who would take advantage of her. If your aim is to find fault with her, she would be an easy target, but look again. This diminutive hair stylist was not the person you would have chosen for such a monumental task with a life hanging in the balance—but God chose her, nonetheless.

This story is about a man who had his feelings bottled up for way too long. Not able to tell his family why he did the things he did and not able to recoup the lost years away from the people who he loved. In the Mexican-American community, you never show your sadness, your pain, or weakness. As an act of pride, you always keep all your emotions to yourself like as if nothing is wrong. Showing everyone that you're not suffering and everything is fine is strength.

José Salvador Alvarenga führt ein hartes Leben: In der Hoffnung auf den großen Fang fährt er regelmäßig von seinem Wohnort Costa Azul in Mexiko mit seinem Boot 200 Kilometer auf den Pazifik hinaus. Dort fühlt er sich frei und ist in seinem Element. Doch als der Fischer mit seinem Begleiter von einem gewaltigen Sturm überrascht wird, muss er hilflos mit ansehen, wie sie in eine unbekannte Welt abtreiben. Mit schwindenden Trinkwasser- und Nahrungsmittelvorräten, ohne Funkgerät und GPS und mit kaputtem Motor driften sie durch die unendliche Weite des Ozeans.

Filled to the brim with stories of adventure, this book could only come from a man who's actually lived those events. Barry Cooper began his lifelong romance with tea at an early age, being raised amongst the tea fields of Kenya, East Africa. In Silver Spoons, he chronicles his ensuing forty-year quest for the perfect cup of tea. Cooper shares lessons learned while being trained in England's most esteemed tea house. He lays bare truths of the tea industry, including the unreported struggles between growers, buyers, blenders, and merchants around the world.

"3 Years in Pakistan: The Erik Aude Story" offers a riveting account of Erik Aude's tumultuous three-year journey through the heart of Pakistan. Falsely accused of drug trafficking, Aude's life takes an unexpected turn as he finds himself thrust into the unforgiving depths of a foreign prison system. Amid the harsh realities of death row, Aude discovers unexpected pockets of humanity and kindness that illuminate the darkness surrounding him.

As a 15-year-old, struggling with severe bullying, ADHD, adoption trauma, and undiagnosed autism, Meg became one of the unfortunate 120,000–200,000 youths who are funneled into the lucrative Troubled Teen Industry (TTI) every year. Over the next 3.5 years Meg was abused in two separate facilities that masqueraded as “treatment”. Over two decades later, Meg Appelgate has evolved into an advocate, activist and passionate spokesperson for survivors across the United States.

Follow the thrills, drama, heartbreak and incomparable joy of a lifetime filled with dogs. Hold onto your chair as two Golden Retrievers get swept away by a roaring river. Chuckle at the misadventure of hiking up to a neighbor's house at night to retrieve a puppy that wandered into a...rattlesnake rescue.

This is a true story about Brandon C. Gandy, who overcame fifteen birth defects, twenty-eight surgeries, a medically induced coma, and cancer, and became the eighth person in the world to have a testicular and kidney transplant. During all of his near-death medical challenges, Brandon persisted; he would remain an athlete and he tackled many different sports. His brave, strong journey sheds light on real-life struggles of what a miracle child has to go through growing up and how he turned his preconceived weaknesses into his ultimate strengths with his endless faith.

My life has been full of unrequested lessons. Some traumatic. Others can be described as torturous. But I have always learned something of value. I am a survivor. "Angst to Ascension" is part of my story, in poetic form. I say 'part' of my story because my story is still being written. But, no matter what life brings my way, I promise to keep surviving and learning. I will continue my ascension.

There had been worse times before, moments when life had thrown her curveballs that felt impossible to overcome. Yet, nothing could prepare Teresa for the day she discovers her husband’s lifeless body— a haunting image that sears itself into her memory, forever. In the days that follow, she struggles to comprehend the depths of his pain and the silence that now fills their home. Alone and reeling from disbelief, Teressa must confront the unbearable weight of her grief while facing a future she never envisioned.

He worked to bring to the world the freedom of flight, freedom from the limitation of Bondage. Her work and her assistance was monumental and her love made all the difference—for 37 years. He made the first flight and both brothers were in love with her. The definitive story of how they fought the government for decades—and won. A brief history of aviation for the first part of the 19th century.

In 2021, Montana firefighter Dan Steffensen tried to outrun a 60 mile-an-hour wall of fire. But it overcame him, burning over 60% of his body. He should have died. The citizens of Red Lodge, Montana needed him and prayed for his life. Three more tragedies hit his hometime that "Summer of Hell". Through interviews and research, author A.J. Otjen tells this inspiring story of first responders, doctors, loved ones, his community, fellow firefighters, and Dan's own internal battle to live or die.

On a cold and cozy December night in 2018, Jim Kaveney thinks he is dying. He is a husband, a father, a business owner, an athlete, and innovator. He is also an Afib patient facing massive cardiac trauma. In this breakout memoir, Jim Kaveney recounts his dance with death and the events of his life leading up to this fateful, health-defining moment and the shifts in business perspective and priorities that followed.

Bekannt aus Stern-TV! Interaktiv mit Video-Verlinkungen Aufgewachsen in Hanau als jüngstes von vier Kindern kam Caro schon früh mit Gewalt und Alkohol in Kontakt: der Stiefvater war Alkoholiker, Schläge an der Tagesordnung. Mit 16 raus von zuhause und rein ins Frankfurter Bahnhofsviertel, wo Drogen, Alkohol und Gewalt den Alltag regieren. Ein Kreislauf, bestimmt von Crack, Heroin, Alkohol und Gewalt. Ein Leben auf der Straße, schlafen unter Brücken und in Hauseingängen.

Naive college students in the late 1960s, looking for excitement and adventure, smuggle kilos of marijuana on their backs over the Mexican border and into the United States. This memoir follows their lives, the cast of characters they meet along the way, and their smuggling adventures for the next two decades as their business ventures rise and fall and their escapades circle the globe, developing into a major criminal enterprise.

Against All Odds is more than just a biography—it's a powerful reminder that no matter how daunting the journey, perseverance can lead to extraordinary success. Perfect for listeners who love stories of overcoming adversity, this audiobook will motivate and resonate with anyone who believes in the transformative power of dreams and hard work.

Missing Pieces is a true story about the effects of leaving trauma unhealed and finding the courage to fight for your life. At five-years-old, author Andi Hunt was changed forever. It would take three decades to understand why she struggled constantly with the darkness that had entered her world at such a young and vulnerable age.

In this book, I talked about what it means to be raised in the ghetto and how I navigated it, I talked about how my faith carried me through so much and how I came about the faith, I talked about my encounter with abuse, I talked about motherhood and friendship and so much more.

"Interessant! Du lebst in einem Van?" Die Autorin schildert ihre Erlebnisse eines minimalistischen Lebensexperiments im Van nach der Auflösung ihres gesamten Hausrats. Als sie sich von Norden nach Süden auf dem Weg zur Selbstfindung begibt, stellt sie sich die Fragen: Was macht mich glücklich? Was brauchen meine Seele und mein Körper? Welchen Sinn und Zweck hat mein Dasein? Kapitel für Kapitel führen den Zuhörer auf eine unterhaltsame und inspirierende Reise, die durch Momente des Erkennens und des Loslassens gekennzeichnet ist.

Throughout my travels, I have encountered cultural mishaps, unexpected dangers, and discovered romance in the most surprising places. Join me and experience every twist and turn through the eyes of a curious explorer. Let’s chase the extraordinary, together.

MIT ENDE 40 bricht Geertje Marquardt aus ihrem Familienalltag als zweifache Mutter auf, um einen Lebenstraum zu verwirklichen: eine 550 Kilometer lange Überquerung des grönländischen Inlandeises auf Skiern. Sie erzählt von schwierigen Vorbereitungen, körperlichen Herausforderungen und persönlichen Zerreißproben. Von der Angst vor Eisbären, von tosenden Stürmen und dem Kampf mit den inneren Dämonen. Vor allem aber von ihrer tiefen Liebe zu Schnee und Eis und der fast schmerzhaft schönen Sehnsucht nach der klaren Weite des arktischen Horizonts.

Dans les années 1980, au moment où certains nient l’extermination des Juifs dans les chambres à gaz, Primo Levi rencontre Vittorio, 11 ans. Le jeune garçon en veut terriblement à son grand-père de refuser de raconter son passé. Primo Levi décide de l’aider à exhumer le secret ainsi enfoui. Quarante ans après avoir témoigné de son expérience concentrationnaire, il comprend qu’il n’en a pas encore fini avec le récit de la Shoah.