A WATERSTONES BOOK OF 2023 A beautiful blend of memoir reportage and history superb Irish Times powerful and insightful Miller provides a human dimension to a bloody conflict Kirkus Reviews This is a fully updated paperback edition of the highly successful The War Came To Us written by the leading journalist of the conflict who has lived and worked in Ukraine for over a decade and includes a new foreword and never before seen photographs Although Russia s full scale invasion of Ukraine was launched in 2022 the seeds of the war were sown a decade earlier This is the definitive inside story of Ukraine s long fight for freedom Told through Miller s personal experiences vivid front line dispatches and illuminating interviews with unforgettable characters The War Came To Us takes readers on a riveting journey through the key locales and pivotal events of Ukraine s modern history With candor wit and sensitivity Miller captures Ukraine in all its glory vast defiant resilient and full of wonder A narrative that is at times both poignant and inspiring The War Came To Us is the story of an American who fell in love with a foreign place and its people and witnessed them do extraordinary things to escape the long shadow of their former imp
What if the life you have is already more than enough? Our relentless pursuit of more never seems to reach enough. Rather than joining the line of books trying to change your life, The Joy of Finding FISH offers the belief that the life you have is already enough. The secret to a more fulfilling, inspiring, successful and happy life is the realisation that it is about being those things, rather than chasing them. Filled with strategies to create your purpose, live your values, and pursue your Greatest Imaginable Challenge, The Joy of Finding FISH offers insight and inspiration to grow in a way that is personal to you. Each chapter is rich with stories, swimming through topics such as resilience, embracing courage, celebrating achievements, exploring gratitude, and integrating your life roles in the pursuit of FISH. In the midst of his own personal trauma, Christopher Miller shares his wisdom with deep love and honesty. His words offer hope grounded in reality, and demonstrate the joy that comes from living a life well-lived.
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