Emilia Vynnycky Kolejność książek (chronologicznie)

From the streets of Baltimore to the New Mexico Philharmonic, a musician shares his remarkable story in an inspiring memoir of perseverance and possibility. Growing up, Richard Antoine White and his mother lacked a stable home, often relying on each other as they faced challenges, including his mother's struggles with alcoholism. Richard took on the responsibility of caring for her, searching familiar places when she went missing, until a near-fatal night in the snow led him to his adoptive grandparents. Adjusting to their structured life, Richard found purpose in joining the band, where he discovered a talent for the tuba that illuminated his path. His acceptance into the prestigious Baltimore School for the Arts marked a turning point as he navigated the challenges of being one of the few Black students in his programs. With unwavering determination, Richard pursued his passion, ultimately securing a position in a symphony orchestra and becoming the first African American to earn a doctorate in music for tuba performance. Now a professor and mentor, he shares his extraordinary journey of dreaming big and achieving the seemingly impossible.

From 1928 until his assassination in 1935, Huey Long exercised near-dictatorial control over Louisiana, driven by a blend of ambition and vindictiveness. He manipulated elections, hired and fired at will, and used the state militia as his personal enforcers. Paradoxically, he also championed the poor and uneducated, achieving more for them than any politician before or after. In this biography, Richard D. White, Jr. presents a vivid portrait of Long, utilizing new source material to explore his rise during the Depression era. Growing up in impoverished Winn Parish, Long was determined to gain power quickly. He ruthlessly defeated opponents in the 1928 gubernatorial race, consolidating his control despite fierce opposition from the press and oil companies after implementing a controversial oil tax. Elected senator in 1930, he became unstoppable. White’s narrative captures Long’s vibrant and tumultuous political life. Labeled by President Roosevelt as one of the nation’s most dangerous men, Long spearheaded a radical movement through his Share Our Wealth Society, advocating for pensions, reduced workweeks, and free college. His efforts to improve infrastructure and education earned him the loyalty of Louisiana’s poor, while his antics in the Senate expanded his national influence. By 1935, amid corruption investigations, Long announced his presidential candidacy. Ultimately, he was a tragic hero, a power addict who nearly under