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Mary Jordan

    Mary Catherine Jordan es una aclamada periodista y autora cuyo trabajo se caracteriza por un profundo compromiso con la injusticia social y la discriminación, especialmente contra las mujeres. Su reportaje, que le valió un Premio Pulitzer, a menudo profundiza en complejos problemas políticos y sociales en diversos paisajes globales. Jordan combina magistralmente la detallada investigación periodística con una narrativa cautivadora, exponiendo a los lectores a las difíciles realidades que enfrentan las comunidades marginadas. Su escritura es poderosa, incisiva y apela a una necesidad urgente de cambio.

    Pieces of Mary
    Destiny of Choice
    The Art of Her Deal
    Hope
    • 2022

      Pieces of Mary

      • 266 páginas
      • 10 horas de lectura

      Focusing on a nurse with six decades of experience, the narrative delves into her personal and intimate struggle with a mental breakdown. It sheds light on the challenges faced within the healthcare system, aiming to spark meaningful conversations about its shortcomings. Through her journey, the story highlights the emotional toll on healthcare professionals and encourages readers to engage in impactful discussions about mental health and systemic issues in the industry.

      Pieces of Mary
    • 2021

      The Art of Her Deal

      The Untold Story of Melania Trump

      • 352 páginas
      • 13 horas de lectura

      The narrative reveals Melania Trump as a complex figure, intricately involved in her husband's political life while maintaining a carefully crafted public persona. Through extensive interviews and previously unseen materials, the book uncovers her journey from Slovenia to the White House, highlighting her influence as a key adviser to President Trump. It portrays her as ambitious and strategic, adept at leveraging her position to achieve her goals, ultimately presenting a nuanced portrait of a woman who plays a significant role behind the scenes.

      The Art of Her Deal
    • 2020

      Destiny of Choice

      I was beaten by my father as a slave. I escaped from home at the age of 12. I stole to live. I was trafficked. I survived.

      • 318 páginas
      • 12 horas de lectura

      Based on true events, this compelling narrative delves into the dark world of organized crime, exploring the profound impact of choice and destiny on individuals' lives. Mary Jordan, an award-winning author and philanthropist, combines her two bestselling ebooks into one printed volume, showcasing a gripping story that has garnered over 700 reviews and a high rating. The book promises to engage readers with its blend of personal struggle and the complex dynamics of crime, making it a standout in contemporary literature.

      Destiny of Choice
    • 2015

      Hope

      • 448 páginas
      • 16 horas de lectura

      On May 6, 2013, Amanda Berry made headlines when she escaped from a Cleveland home and called 911, revealing she had been kidnapped for ten years. The chilling story emerged of Ariel Castro, a local school bus driver, who had separately lured Berry and two other young women, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, to his home, where he imprisoned them. Over the next decade, the women endured frequent rape, psychological abuse, and threats of death if they tried to escape. During her captivity, Berry gave birth to a daughter, whom she raised under harrowing circumstances. Through their recollections and Amanda's secret diary, Berry and DeJesus recount the unimaginable suffering they faced and the resilience that helped them survive. Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters Mary Jordan and Kevin Sullivan weave together the events inside Castro's home with original reporting on the search for the missing girls. This narrative reveals details about Castro's life and motivations that have never been disclosed before, offering a harrowing yet uplifting account of two women whose bravery and ingenuity ultimately led them back to their families and freedom.

      Hope