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A Star Is Born (2018)
A Star Is Born (2018)
2018 | Drama, Romance
Amazing performance by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. Wonderful story about the life as a famous person and the toll it can have on a human being. And finally - the importance to always stay true to who you are, and tell the world your story in your own words. They will listen, and some will stay, some will go, but at least you won't have the burden to try and please the wrong crowd.
  
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Neneh Cherry recommended Woman At Point Zero in Books (curated)

 
Woman At Point Zero
Woman At Point Zero
Nawal El-Saadawi | 2015 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry, Gender Studies
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"This true story left a hole in my head and in my heart. A woman on death row in Egypt decides that she wants to tell her story before her execution. She is in prison because she's killed her pimp, but even looking death in the eye she feels it’s the best thing she ever did, for in a weird way it sets her free. Painful, complicated, sad, and triumphant—all at once."

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The Lavender Witch
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8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I was lucky enough to get a free copy of the book from the goodreads giveaway, the description of the book intrigued me as I enjoy books based on true stories. Kitty and Gordon move into their new home in medbury Devon, when after a few days strange things start occurring in the house. Hannah beamish is a legendary witch in Devon and everyone thinks they know what become of her! Or do they?. The story goes back and forth from the 1800's to nowadays. The story written in italics is the story of what happened to Hannah beamish with the 2 stories coming together at the end.
I very much enjoyed this book, it becomes very dark and quite scary at some points, which I am frightened for kitty. I would recommend this book who into ghosts/witchcraft/true events.
  
Casefile True Crime
Casefile True Crime
Society & Culture
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8.9 (9 Ratings)
Podcast Rating
Incredibly researched (3 more)
Told chronologicaly
Easy to understand
No humour simple straight to the point facts
Narrator is kind of monotone (1 more)
Mostly restricted to Australian true crime only
A very seriously executed true crime series
I really enjoy this podcast and whilst they dojt really touch on the most famous of true crime stories they do delve deeply into the lesser known crimes, which in some way's is better l! Whilst the narrator is easy to understand he can come off as very monotone and most stories are restricted to either crimes that took place in Australia or Australian's murdered abroad, now that do still touch on crimes committed elsewhere and one of those include one my favourite true crime stories told anywhere (case 104 Mark and John, a story about friendship, and an online relationship which isnt what it appears to be)
  
Tell Me Who I Am (2019)
Tell Me Who I Am (2019)
2019 | Documentary, Drama, Mystery
It's direction. (2 more)
The courage of the people involved.
The way it's shot.
It's a true story. (0 more)
Heartbreaking. Unbelievable.
The story follows twins Alex and Marcus they are 54 years old and when they were 18 Alex lost his memory. He couldn't remember anything or anyone other than his twin brother. (All in the introduction, no spoilers here)
It is something so unique it wouldn't be believed if it wasn't true. This in itself is such an interesting premise but it's full of so many twists and turns by the end you're head is spinning.
The story is gripping, at times I thought I'm tired maybe here will be a good time to pause, go to sleep and start back up tomorrow but I couldn't switch it off. It makes you go from confusion, anger, sadness and rage in such a small amount of time.
What makes this so heartbreaking is that not only is it true, it is something I believe every person should watch. It touches on subjects that happen in peoples everyday lives and aren't talked about enough.
I sincerely hope people will watch this, appreciate these courageous men for their pure strength and if the story they tell is similar to something in your life, it will help you open up too.