Kate Adie Libros

The 20th Century Year by The Family Guide to the People and Events That Shaped the Last Hundred Years

Revisit some of the most dramatic events of the 20th century! This remarkable volume takes a retrospective look at the most memorable moments from the 20th century and brings them to life. Written in the style of a newspaper and complemented by stunning contemporary photographs, The 20th Century Year By Year details the major stories from the first to the last days of the century, including: - When Shirley Temple became the youngest-ever Oscar winner - The assassination of President John F. Kennedy - The fall of the Berlin Wall - Apollo 13’s safe return to Earth - And much, much more! Offering both useful historical information for the student and fascinating facts for the casual browser, this unique book belongs in every collection.

A correspondent for the BBC since 1969 describes her extraordinary experiences around the world including her work in Northern Ireland, the Middle East, Tiananmen Square, and the Gulf War of 1991.

What's your name? Where were you born? What is your date of birth? Simple questions that we are asked throughout our life—but what if you didn’t know the answers? Kate Adie uncovers the extraordinary, moving, and inspiring stories of just such children—without mother or father, any knowledge of who they might be, or even a name to call their own. With a curiosity inspired by her own circumstances as an adopted child, Kate shows how the most remarkable adults have survived the experience of abandonment. From every perspective Kate Adie brings us a personal, moving and fascinating insight into the very toughest of childhood experiences—and shows what makes us who we really are.