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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Life and How to Live It: Volume One: Begin the Begin by Chaz Holesworth is a powerful and raw memoir that chronicles a journey of resilience, hope, and triumph against all odds. Raised amidst the harsh realities of Philadelphia's slums, Chaz's childhood was shaped by the stark contrast between a heroin-addicted father and a born-again Christian mother. Surrounded by gangs, poverty, and chaos, Chaz faced unthinkable challenges at a young age. This first volume delves into his upbringing, capturing moments of heartache, survival, and an unyielding desire to rise above his circumstances. Amid the turmoil, Chaz found solace in music, drawing strength from the poignant lyrics of R.E.M. and the emotional resonance of Tori Amos. Music became more than a passion-it was a lifeline that carried him through his darkest days. Alongside the healing power of music, Chaz found light in the form of friendships that blossomed into an unbreakable family of choice. With an unflinching honesty, Life and How to Live It explores the raw, often painful truths of Chaz's past while celebrating the resilience of the human spirit. Heartbreaking yet hopeful, this memoir offers a profound message: no matter how dire the circumstances, there is a way to overcome, persevere, and find meaning in life. Whether you've faced similar struggles or simply seek an inspiring tale of survival, this book will resonate deeply and remind readers of the power of hope, courage, and community. Chaz's story is a testament to the strength of the human soul and a call to rise above life's challenges, no matter how insurmountable they may seem. Discover how Chaz began his transformative journey in this unforgettable first volume-and find inspiration to begin your own.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Chaos and poverty dominated his world. When chance opens the door, can this young boy discover what it means to live Pennsylvania, 1980's. Chaz Holesworth grew up trapped between extremes. Born to a heroin-addicted father and a devoted evangelical Christian mother, he battled against roaches and rats at home while dodging gangs and drugs on the streets of Philly. And the isolated thirteen-year-old began to realize that he faced a dead-end future without hope.Hitting painful puberty while developing a growing awareness of society's many plights, Chaz's unhappiness and anger escalated with no help in sight. Until a random visit to an arcade when he's shocked to discover a lifeline in a jukebox playing R.E.M.'s Losing my Religion.Could he take the next brave step to his survival In this poignant and inspiring story, Chaz Holesworth shares his unfiltered and darkly funny journey to self-discovery. And captivated by a narrative raw with emotion and empathy, you'll walk in the shoes of someone who confronted loss of faith, a broken family, and the damaging polarity of sin vs. salvation.Life and How to Live it is the candid first volume in the Life and How to Live it memoir series. If you like real-life struggles, inspiring personal enlightenment, and fascinating coming-of-age tales, then you'll love Chaz Holesworth's triumphant awakening.Buy Life and How to Live it to stop holding back today.…

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

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Condition: Very good. Atlanta, GA: Atlanta Art Papers, Inc., March/April, (1990)., (1990). Very good. - Large quarto, 13-5/8 inches high by 10 inches wide. Softcover, bound in pictorial green & orange wraps, titled in orange & black with a sepia illustration on the front cover and a black & white one on the rear cover. The covers are lightly rubbed & the corners very lightly creased. 68 pages, with profuse black & white illustrations, including a double-page centerfold. The corners of the pages are bumped. Very good. Laid in at page 34, as per the index, is the Zine Insert: "Noise Culture #1 Supplement to Art Papers March/April 1990", a 12-page 16 inch high by 11-1/2 inch wide newspaper, folded in half horizontally with pictorial covers on both sides. The supplement includes interviews by Allison Ritch with drag queens Tabboo! (the drag queen character of Stephen Tashjian), the American drag queen Ru Paul, Fflloyydd, Deelite, and Miss Mary. There is a tiny hole to the center of the fold of the last leaf. Else, near fine. VERY SCARCE.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Life and How to Live It is a raw and reflective memoir about growing up between control and chaos, where silence, fear, and forbidden music shape a young man's understanding of identity and survival. Raised in an environment marked by religious rigidity, family instability, and emotional extremes, Chaz Holesworth navigates two conflicting worlds while searching for a voice of his own.Music becomes both refuge and rebellion, offering moments of clarity amid confusion and restraint. Through honest recollection and unfiltered introspection, this memoir explores childhood trauma, first awakenings, fractured faith, and the slow, difficult process of reclaiming selfhood.Written with emotional precision and restraint, this is a story for readers drawn to memoirs of survival, resilience, and the quiet courage it takes to live truthfully. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Life and How to Live It is a raw and reflective memoir about growing up between control and chaos, where silence, fear, and forbidden music shape a young man's understanding of identity and survival. Raised in an environment marked by religious rigidity, family instability, and emotional extremes, Chaz Holesworth navigates two conflicting worlds while searching for a voice of his own.Music becomes both refuge and rebellion, offering moments of clarity amid confusion and restraint. Through honest recollection and unfiltered introspection, this memoir explores childhood trauma, first awakenings, fractured faith, and the slow, difficult process of reclaiming selfhood.Written with emotional precision and restraint, this is a story for readers drawn to memoirs of survival, resilience, and the quiet courage it takes to live truthfully.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Life and how to live it | Near Wild Heaven | Chaz Holesworth | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2026 | Charles Holesworth | EAN 9798994241103 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…