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Paperback. Condition: Good. A startling and important memoir about family and forgiveness, love and redemption For the first time, Stan Walker speaks with startling honesty about abuse and addiction, hardship and excess, cancer and discrimination, and growing up in a family where love and violence were horribly entwined.From one of the finest singers to emerge from Australia and New Zealand Aotearoa in a generation, Impossible is a story of redemption and the power of forgiveness. It's also a story about courage and hope; about a young Maori boy finding his place and purpose, never forgetting who he is and where he came from.PRAISE FOR IMPOSSIBLE:As a chronicle of Walker's life, it is gripping, but where the book achieves greatness - and I mean real, true greatness - is as a totem to humanity's capacity for kindness. It's an insight into the soul of a man whose capacity for forgiveness seems boundless.- Sam Brooks'This is a can't-put-down read, direct and proud and inspirational, an honest document of life in New Zealand on the wrong side of the tracks.'- Steve Braunias'A remarkable, improbable tale of a young Maori man (Tuhoe and Ngati Tuwharetoa) rising to greatness and finding his purpose after surviving horrific childhood abuse and countless other tragic situations.'- Sebastian van der Zwan'Stan Walker astonished me with his masterfully structured memoir of abuse and forgiveness.'- Catherine Woulfe.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Paperback. Publisher overstock, may contain remainder mark on edge.

Paperback. Condition: Good. A startling and important memoir about family and forgiveness, love and redemption For the first time, Stan Walker speaks with startling honesty about abuse and addiction, hardship and excess, cancer and discrimination, and growing up in a family where love and violence were horribly entwined.From one of the finest singers to emerge from Australia and New Zealand Aotearoa in a generation, Impossible is a story of redemption and the power of forgiveness. It's also a story about courage and hope; about a young Maori boy finding his place and purpose, never forgetting who he is and where he came from.PRAISE FOR IMPOSSIBLE:As a chronicle of Walker's life, it is gripping, but where the book achieves greatness - and I mean real, true greatness - is as a totem to humanity's capacity for kindness. It's an insight into the soul of a man whose capacity for forgiveness seems boundless.- Sam Brooks'This is a can't-put-down read, direct and proud and inspirational, an honest document of life in New Zealand on the wrong side of the tracks.'- Steve Braunias'A remarkable, improbable tale of a young Maori man (Tuhoe and Ngati Tuwharetoa) rising to greatness and finding his purpose after surviving horrific childhood abuse and countless other tragic situations.'- Sebastian van der Zwan'Stan Walker astonished me with his masterfully structured memoir of abuse and forgiveness.'- Catherine Woulfe.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. First published in 2020. This trade paperback edition of "Impossible: My Story" shows typical wear associated with a library book, including library markings and stamps from the Metropolitan Library System. The cover and pages are intact, with no major tears or damage, making it a suitable reading copy despite its previous circulation. not applicable (trade paperback). …

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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

No Binding. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. A Fair copy in a Very Good album cover of a "2 Record Set" compilation of songs of romance by vocalist, Bobby Vinton. EG 30431. Album cover is still wrapped in original plastic which has been opened along the right side. Previous seller's price label remains on back of plastic and label from Epic remains on the front. Slight wear along top & bottom edges of album cover. Slight creasing to top corner of album cover. Wear to record which plays well with more than the usual vinyl pops. Includes one of the original paper sleeves. Contents:"Side One: This Guy's In Love With You (3:09); Till (2:58); For Once In My Life (3:02); When I Fall In Love (2:17); No Arms Can Ever Hold You (2:32); Side Two: Please Love Me Forever (2:36); Love Me With All Your Heart (2:00); To Think You've Chosen Me (2:21); If I Didn't Care (2:36); It's All In The Game (2:15); Side Three: There! I've Said It Again (2:20); Sunrise, Sunset (2:27); From Russia With Love (2:12); Too Young (1:42); Unchained Melody (2:45); Side Four: All (2:28); The Shadow of Your Smile (2:45); The End of the World (2:57); This Is My Song (2:12); My Heart Belongs To Only You (2:41)" Description: 2 audio discs (47 min.) : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo ; 12 in.".…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A startling and important memoir about family and forgiveness, love and redemption For the first time, Stan Walker speaks with startling honesty about abuse and addiction, hardship and excess, cancer and discrimination, and growing up in a family where love and violence were horribly entwined.From one of the finest singers to emerge from Australia and New Zealand Aotearoa in a generation, Impossible is a story of redemption and the power of forgiveness. It's also a story about courage and hope; about a young Maori boy finding his place and purpose, never forgetting who he is and where he came from.PRAISE FOR IMPOSSIBLE:As a chronicle of Walker's life, it is gripping, but where the book achieves greatness - and I mean real, true greatness - is as a totem to humanity's capacity for kindness. It's an insight into the soul of a man whose capacity for forgiveness seems boundless.- Sam Brooks'This is a can't-put-down read, direct and proud and inspirational, an honest document of life in New Zealand on the wrong side of the tracks.'- Steve Braunias'A remarkable, improbable tale of a young Maori man (Tuhoe and Ngati Tuwharetoa) rising to greatness and finding his purpose after surviving horrific childhood abuse and countless other tragic situations.'- Sebastian van der Zwan'Stan Walker astonished me with his masterfully structured memoir of abuse and forgiveness.'- Catherine Woulfe . The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

dvd. Condition: Used - Good.

Softcover (Saddle-stapled). Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Staples rusted. Slight wear and slight soiling to spine, cover and corners.; With printed wrappers.; 13.8x21.5x0.3 cm; 32 pages.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Super octavo softcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently, they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 302 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. ; ISBN: 038000187X; 9780380001873 ; LC: PN4900.L55; Dewey: 051 ; OCLC:3365253 ; Contents: The moment preserved -- The athletes -- Speaking of pictures -- The leaders -- The variety of life -- The sciences -- And into space -- Far-out fashion -- And real fashion -- The Black cause -- The land -- The soldiers -- The children -- The animals -- The faddists -- People -- Growing up -- The entertainers -- The photographic essay -- Fun out of life. ; marks on flyleaf ; slight edge wear ; repair to page 75 ; G. Book. …

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 12th printing ; 293 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 28 cm. ; ISBN: 038000187X; 9780380001873 ; LCCN: 73-79056 LC: PN4900.L55; Dewey: 051 ; OCLC: 15376643 ; Contents: The moment preserved -- The athletes -- Speaking of pictures -- The leaders -- The variety of life -- The sciences -- And into space -- Far-out fashion -- And real fashion -- The Black cause -- The land -- The soldiers -- The children -- The animals -- The faddists -- People -- Growing up -- The entertainers -- The photographic essay -- Fun out of life. ; marks on flyleaf ; slight edge wear ; flyleaf corner clipped ; store stamp on inside front cover ; G. Book.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 352 pages. 9.25x6.06x1.10 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

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

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 150 pages. Features: The role of oral tradition and archeology in cultural survival; Joseph Brodsky; Ways of seeing John Berger; Building Memory - An apologia for the senses; The discipline of memory - and of forgetting; The Trenton Bath House from Auschwitz; Sir Joshua Reynolds; Remembering Mary Hambidge; Memory and progress; Progress and connectedness; Dialogue on art and ecology; Book reviews. lean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. A high-quality copy.…

Vintage reference photograph from the 1931 film. In Prohibition-era America, two men end up in prison after attempting to sell some home-brewed beer to a policeman. The first feature film to star Laurel and Hardy. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good, moderately toned overall, with creasing and wear to the corners.…

Vintage oversize reference photograph from the 1927 short film, showing actors Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy attempting to smuggle actor James Finlayson through a comically crowded dance hall. From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler. A wealthy oil tycoon wakes after a night of drunken carousing only to discover a new wife-who unfortunately comes with a gold-digging stepdaughter and a murderous brother-in-law. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus overall.…

Vintage reference photograph from the 1932 short film. With provenance stamps on the verso, along with manuscript ink annotations noting the film's title and associated cast and crew members. Hardy goes to visit Laurel in the hospital. Chaos ensues. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good, moderately toned and edgeworn overall, with a 2.5 inch dampstain to the upper portion of the image.…

Seven vintage reference photographs from the 1929 comedy short film. Stan and Ollie mistakenly think a reward for a stolen painting is for a horse with the same name, leading to a series of slapstick misadventures when they return the horse instead of the painting. Shot as a silent, but issued with synchronized music and sound effects to theatres equipped for sound. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine, with light curling and the occasional light crease.…

Collection of nine vintage reference photographs from the 1927 silent comedy short film. Stan and Ollie help a wealthy oil tycoon escape a trio of blackmailers after his money. One the last films released prior to the duo becoming officially billed as Laurel and Hardy. 8 x 10 inches. One photograph with a scratch to the negative filled in with manuscript black marker, else about Near Fine with light curling and some minor edgewear.…

Collection of eight vintage reference photographs from the 1930 comedy short film. Notable as the first short by the duo where Hardy says to Laurel, "Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into!" A parody of the 1927 silent film "The Cat and the Canary," with Stan and Ollie spending the night in a mansion of a deceased relative of Stan's, only to be embroiled in suspected foul play. 10 x 8 inches. One photograph with a brief, stray ink annotation to the recto, else About Near Fine.…