Friendships
P-M has always had a love for reading, something shes had all my life. She found that opening a book took her into a world where she could escape from reality for awhile. While her work career took her into the finance sector, her love for words always remained. It seems she always had a flare for the written and spoken word. P-M always felt she had a book in her, and now was the time to put it on paper. Friendships, P-M's book, takes you, the reader, into an eye opening adventure with warm relatable characters, people whom you could live next door to, who could be your family members. P-M's writing has a natural ability to draw you in and make you feel one with her novel. Whether you feel love, sadness, empathy or laughter, you will fall in love with her writing, and always want more. At least that's what P-M's lovely friends and family have told her. You'll need to judge for yourself. Friendships narrates the lives of four 32-year-old women who are all strong in their own right. Suddenly and without notice, they are all diagnosed with unseen, life-threatening illnesses. Toni is a poster girl for partying who lives life to the max. Pam is happily married to Jon, the love of her life. Lara is a focused and driven woman who dreams to be a fully qualified lawyer. Beth is a real estate agent who lives a contented life with her partner Tina. Readers follow these four strangers as they meet at the doctor's office and eventually become firm friends who support each other through their journeys. Prologue: Beth and Tina have it all, Beth is a Real Estate Agent, and Tina works in Finance. Together they help people to realise their dreams of home ownership. At home they support and love each other, with their fur babies. Life is good for them living in Scarborough they are close to the beach and enjoy all that life in Perth has to offer, unbeknown they will face a life threatening illness, will it bring them together, or will this end their relationship? Pam loves her life, married to the love of her life Jon, they work as a team raising their two children Tim and Dawn, with the support of Pam's parents. Pam is grateful each and everyday for her life, her children, her marriage and the fact that she can be a stay at home Mum. Life will challenge them when Pam is diagnosed with a deadly illness, will she survive? Toni lives life to the max, burning her candle at both ends makes her adrenaline run. She is the perfect person to manage the Perth City Art Gallery, she loves all things art related. She keeps the gallery running smoothly so owner Josh can focus on starting another gallery. With her best friend Nancy's support Toni will face head on her tuffest challenge, her health, will she win? Lara, focused and driven to succeed, all she has always wanted to be is a fully qualified lawyer, she has her bar exams to sit soon, just as they are around the corner, disaster strikes, she has an accident that will change her life for ever. How will she cope, and will she still become a lawyer? Together they will face some of life's hardest challenges, together they will support each other, but how, when they don't know each other?
31 Days of Morgan
Are you tired of the same old books on marriage...those books that give you 12 steps to being the most amazing spouse ever in life, seven ways to a blissful, masterfully perfect marriage, and tons of words you can't pronounce and need a dictionary to understand? If you are, you're holding the right book. Welcome to a very unorthodox, practically-written book about marriage--complete with flaws, real-life experiences and tons of laughs.Tracy Morgan has dared to give her readers a glimpse into her more than three decades of marriage. She has chronicled her stories in 31 hilariously funny, random accounts. Following each account, she provides a sticky statement. These sticky statements may need a shot of liquor or an extra tall glass of lemonade to help the medicine go down, but once taken, they will help you to not only sustain your partnership, but also to enhance your marriage and your role within it. You are guaranteed to come away from this reading with a renewed love for marriage and for your partner.
365 Love Notes
For centuries we continuously have seen the black man portrayed as less than a human being. The narrative continues to be that Black men are expendable and can be killed off. Black men are not stand-up fathers. Black men are not supportive of black women. Black men are all cheaters and liars. Black men are not role models. Whatever false narrative you have heard, it is time to change it. Our stand-up Black Kings deserve to be acknowledged, celebrated, and appreciated. They deserve to have life breathed into them. For every bad apple, there are more than enough golden ones. Black men stand tall and accept our appreciation and submerge yourself in mental wellness with these personal love notes.
Friendships
P-M has always had a love for reading, something shes had all my life. She found that opening a book took her into a world where she could escape from reality for awhile. While her work career took her into the finance sector, her love for words always remained. It seems she always had a flare for the written and spoken word. P-M always felt she had a book in her, and now was the time to put it on paper. Friendships, P-M's book, takes you, the reader, into an eye opening adventure with warm relatable characters, people whom you could live next door to, who could be your family members. P-M's writing has a natural ability to draw you in and make you feel one with her novel. Whether you feel love, sadness, empathy or laughter, you will fall in love with her writing, and always want more. At least that's what P-M's lovely friends and family have told her. You'll need to judge for yourself. Friendships narrates the lives of four 32-year-old women who are all strong in their own right. Suddenly and without notice, they are all diagnosed with unseen, life-threatening illnesses. Toni is a poster girl for partying who lives life to the max. Pam is happily married to Jon, the love of her life. Lara is a focused and driven woman who dreams to be a fully qualified lawyer. Beth is a real estate agent who lives a contented life with her partner Tina. Readers follow these four strangers as they meet at the doctor's office and eventually become firm friends who support each other through their journeys. Prologue: Beth and Tina have it all, Beth is a Real Estate Agent, and Tina works in Finance. Together they help people to realise their dreams of home ownership. At home they support and love each other, with their fur babies. Life is good for them living in Scarborough they are close to the beach and enjoy all that life in Perth has to offer, unbeknown they will face a life threatening illness, will it bring them together, or will this end their relationship? Pam loves her life, married to the love of her life Jon, they work as a team raising their two children Tim and Dawn, with the support of Pam's parents. Pam is grateful each and everyday for her life, her children, her marriage and the fact that she can be a stay at home Mum. Life will challenge them when Pam is diagnosed with a deadly illness, will she survive? Toni lives life to the max, burning her candle at both ends makes her adrenaline run. She is the perfect person to manage the Perth City Art Gallery, she loves all things art related. She keeps the gallery running smoothly so owner Josh can focus on starting another gallery. With her best friend Nancy's support Toni will face head on her tuffest challenge, her health, will she win? Lara, focused and driven to succeed, all she has always wanted to be is a fully qualified lawyer, she has her bar exams to sit soon, just as they are around the corner, disaster strikes, she has an accident that will change her life for ever. How will she cope, and will she still become a lawyer? Together they will face some of life's hardest challenges, together they will support each other, but how, when they don't know each other?
Manejo de la ira
聶Est獺s harto de tener que disculparte por reaccionar de forma exagerada y por herir sin querer a los que te importan? 聶Te gustar穩a aprender a evitar que la ira se lleve lo mejor de ti? 聶Te gustar穩a saber c籀mo no hacer que la ira te desgaste f穩sica y emocionalmente? 聶Est獺 listo para asumir la responsabilidad de tus emociones y hacer algo con tu problema de ira? Si has respondido afirmativamente a alguna de estas preguntas, 癒este es el libro para ti! Manejo de la ira: El cambio de imagen mental de 21 d穩as para tomar el control de tus emociones y conseguir liberarte de la ira, el estr矇s y la ansiedad es una gu穩a paso a paso que te ayudar獺 a comprender la causa subyacente de tu ira y c籀mo puedes manejarla eficazmente. En el interior descubrir獺s: ● Por qu矇 nos enojamos tanto... y c籀mo saberlo antes de que suceda● C籀mo reconocer y manejar tus emociones● Por qu矇 el control de la ira es crucial para el 矇xito en la vida● T矇cnicas pr獺cticas y f獺ciles de implementar para ayudar a controlar el estr矇s● C籀mo rehacer tu mente con un nuevo enfoque de la vida● C籀mo hacer un cambio en tu estilo de vida que mejore tu bienestar a nivel f穩sico, mental y emocional● C籀mo ser plenamente consciente de tus pensamientos y emociones - para que nunca pierdas el control de nuevo ● Y mucho m獺s... Cuando sabes c籀mo manejar la ira, tanto la tuya como la de los dem獺s, te conviertes en el amo de tus emociones. Y cuando puedes controlar tus emociones controlas f獺cilmente cualquier situaci籀n en la que te encuentres. Este libro te mostrar獺 formas efectivas de sintonizar con tus emociones y entender por qu矇 te sientes de la manera en que lo haces. Aprender獺s las razones por las que a veces nos enojamos, y qu矇 hacer al respecto. La gu穩a completa de autoconciencia y autogesti籀n, Manejo de la ira: El cambio de imagen mental de 21 d穩as para tomar el control de tus emociones y conseguir liberarte de la ira, el estr矇s y la ansiedad te ayudar獺 a encontrar la paz interior, construir mejores relaciones y transformar tu vida. Entonces, 聶qu矇 est獺s esperando? Haz clic en "Comprar ahora" y da el primer paso para liberarte de la ira, el estr矇s y la ansiedad hoy mismo.
How to Make an Amazing Wedding Speech
Feeling nervous about giving a wedding speech? Whether you are the best man, groom, bride, father of the bride, mother of the bride, or maid of honour, this modern and practical wedding speech guide will help you write and deliver a confident, memorable and heartfelt wedding speech - even if you have never spoken in public before.If you are searching for how to write a best man speech, need father of the bride speech help, or want help with how to write a groom's speech, this book has you covered! Inside you will find practical advice, inspiring ideas and proven frameworks to make your words unforgettable.A fun and eye-opening read, and packed with real-life examples of speeches that were remembered for the right - and wrong reasons, this book has all the tips, tricks and ideas you need to make an amazing and unforgettable wedding speech that everyone will love.If you need to make a wedding speech or toast and don't know where to start - this is the book for you. "Philip Calvert's book posits every bear-trap that all hapless wedding speech-makers might fall in to."The Independent On Sunday What you will find inside: A complete guide to wedding speeches for best man, groom, bride, father of the bride, mother of the bride, and other guestsWedding speech examples drawn from real weddings - including speeches that went brilliantly, and a few cautionary talesTips to inject humour and personality, while avoiding clich矇sWedding toast ideas to help you open and close your speech with styleExpert strategies for shy or nervous speakers and those who feel nervous or emotionalPublic speaking confidence-building techniques to calm your nerves and enjoy the momentWays to adapt your speech to your unique style and strengthsNew for 2025: a unique Wedding Speech Readiness Tool, plus access to an AI-powered wedding speech helper for even more inspiration...
Soulmates Journey to Heaven
Life is vibrating with romance and love, a guide through the unseen world where angels go freely. Near-death experiences have brought Herb and DiAnnie to a new understanding and appreciation for life. Helping others unconditionally and giving love through the word of God. You're free, you know, get some rest and let it go, and do not think of me, follow the path that God has laid for you and me. When we had taken God's hand and heard God's call. We came together to laugh, love, work, and to play. Accepted God's grace that brought us together this way. We found that piece at the close of each day. Our parting has not left a void for a reason, we remember the joy. A friendship shared, laughing, and a kiss that we look forward to one day. Oh yes, these things we do miss. However, we are not burdened with a time we have spent together through God's holy grace, and all the things we have in common that have brought us together one day. My friend, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow that will show you happiness and no sorrow. My life's been full and savored a dream of this love of my friend, and the good times one day will never draw to an end. A tear, a touch, our hearts that felt so much. Perhaps our time together seems so long, and we do not lengthen it now with our miraculous belief. We lift our spirits with peace for one another, and together.
Five Simple Rules
If you're a man looking to attract a nice, Christian woman for a lifelong relationship-or if you're a woman struggling to find an authentic partner-you need Five Simple Rules. Ellen T. Reed, a certified transformational life coach, reflects on personal experiences and shares observations to help men and women attract the right partner. Her lessons reveal how to make your relationship endure through even the most difficult conversations. Get answers to questions such as: - How do you really romance a woman? - When is the right time to introduce intimacy into a relationship? - How can you focus on someone's depth of personality instead of looks? - How should you view online dating sites? The author also focuses on bolstering communication skills, how to determine if you're compatible, and how to decide if you're ready to date in the first place. At the end of the book, you'll know how to find the right partner and keep your relationship blooming from the first date through years of marriage.
Improving Your Relationship Using DISC Styles
The four DISC personality styles can be used to better understand your significant other and to create a better relationship for both of you.In this book, you will find all the information you need to identify which personality type is your lover and how you can better communicate with them. You will also learn which personality type you are.By using the tips found at each DISC style, you can build a more stable and beautiful relationship with your significant other, and you can also avoid unnecessary friction. Not big things are the most common reason for break-ups, it's the little things that add up.You will improve your relationship and your love life with this book! After reading it, you can finally realize why there was always little conflicts between you, even if you always had the best intentions at heart.
Holding out for Love
Welcome to Charlotte, hometown of the Coach's Boys romance series. Settle back, put your feet up, and enjoy your visit. Who knows? You may want to stay for a while. Or forever because nothing is sweeter than small town romance.A COACH'S BOYS COMPANION STORY She didn't want to be in love with her best friend...Divorced mother of two, Wendy Burkett, is no stranger when it comes to taking risks. In fact, after divorcing a philandering husband, opening a unique business, and raising her children on her own, she's pretty much an expert at it. But some risks just aren't worth it. Or are they? Loving her best friend is normal. Falling in love with him... That's a different story altogether - especially when she's eleven years older than he is. He knows that only one thing in life really matters...Jake Evans has seen too much heartbreak, both before the war and after. He's learned to cherish the people in his life, some more than others - his neighbor, for instance. She's intelligent, successful, lovely, and the woman he's been in love with for eight long years. She's also got a hang up about his age. Can he overcome her doubts and convince her that they can have a long and wonderful future together? Or will he have to content himself with being nothing more than a friend forever? Holding Out For Love, a Coach's Boys companion story, is another clean and wholesome romance novel by Kristy K. James. Set in the same small town, you're sure to see old friends - and maybe make some new ones!
Flowers of the Night
The author awoke in the early morning hours, dictating letters to his mother and father who have already passed. These extraordinary prose-poems explore topics which embrace paradoxes: how seasons transform into eternity, how silence is filled with sound, and how our neighbors are our gold. Our writer, who has been diagnosed with cancer, has come upon a newfound gift to express his soul. We invite you to come on a journey which will share an uncommon vision of beauty with you.
A Hero For Holly
Welcome to Charlotte, hometown of the Coach's Boys romance series. Settle back, put your feet up, and enjoy your visit. Who knows? You may want to stay for a while. Or forever because nothing is sweeter than small town romance.With so many depending on her, she has no time for a personal life...When her husband left her pregnant, with a four-year-old child and a restaurant on the verge of bankruptcy, the only things Holly McGinty had time for were her kids - and working hard to stay out of the poor house. Five years later, business is booming and her boys are happy, but she's still putting her own needs at the bottom of her priority list. That doesn't stop her from daydreaming about her oldest son's sexy scout leader though. He never believed in love at first sight - until he met her...Sam Jensen gets along great with kids, is a successful architect, and has the best friends a guy could ask for. But figuring out relationships with women has never come easy to him. He feels like a tongue-tied teenager around most of them. Except for Holly, and it's looking like things might work out with her. As long as one tiny little secret remains a secret. If you like clean and wholesome romance, you might just love the Coach's Boys Series! With the exception of Darby's Dilemma (a special edition short story) - each book focuses on one couple and is complete from start to finish.
Love Coloring Book for Adults
Our Love Coloring Book for Adults contains a variety of designs and patterns to help you enter the beautiful world of coloring and relaxation.With a unique coloring experience featuring beautiful heart patterns and love designs, this book will provide lots of hours of fun through creative expression.You can color every page however you want and there is no wrong way to color (even if you are a beginner).Coloring is not only fun and relaxing, it's also a creative opportunity to be yourself by expressing how you feel through color.Why This Coloring Book Is Special: Large 8.5 x 11 inches sizeAwesome lovable illustrationsPerfect for beginners and experienced coloring enthusiasts Single-sided pages to avoid bleed-throughPromotes mindfulness, creativity, and relaxation
Milky and Soupy
Before Mailman Tales, there was... History!This is the history of the Thornton family in Wisconsin.
How to Be Single
Discover the Best Way To Take Care Of Yourself and Show Yourself Love and Kindness You Deserve - Learn How To Be Happy and Comfortable Alone!So, you're single. Maybe you always have been; maybe being single is new for you. Either way, the good news is, you're not alone!There are countless people trying to navigate being single and all the feelings and experiences that go along with it. Yet, no matter how many single people there are in the world, society still has this idea that you need someone else in your life to be truly happy.FLASH NEWS, you don't - you can be perfectly happy alone, and this book will show you how!With How to Be Single: The Art & Science of Being Happy and Comfortable Alone, you will take the first step on a unique journey that will transform your life and show you how to love yourself and be comfortable in your skin.This book will dive into everything - from weekend plans to tackling the question of why you're single and how to answer it. You will learn easy daily rituals that will help you love yourself more than ever - that's the key to genuine happiness, and now it's within your reach.
Secrets to Parenting Without Giving a F^ck
Are you tired of yelling, punishing, and reminding, yet experiencing no change in your child's behavior? What if you could learn the transformative mindset that allows parents to get results without "fixing" their child's bad behavior? In Secrets to Parenting Without Giving a F^ck, Sue Donnellan, parent mentor, author, mom of four (including triplets), and entrepreneur shares 20+ years of experience cultivating the effective thought process for successful parenting. She delivers a proven playbook for turning misbehaving kids into happy, respectful, well-adjusted young adults. End tantrums by learning how to respond to themEliminate back-talk by knowing how to avoid provoking itMinimize lying with trust-creating strategiesNeutralize sibling fights using one simple methodEstablish curfews and boundaries both you and your child are happy withIncrease your ability to prevent bad behavior, before it even startsDirectly influence your child's great decision-making capabilities Nurture a strengthened relationship so deep it provides a lifetime of your kids wanting to share everything with youSecrets to Parenting Without Giving a F^ck is the definitive book on parenting. Written as a no-nonsense action plan, this book covers ages 2-20 and all the necessary subjects in between, using humor and wisdom. Foreword written by Lana Gomez Maniscalco, Artist, Wife, Mom of two, Creative Director, What's Wrong With People, Inc.
The Sun is Gone
This is not a partial glimpse of addiction--it is the whole story. It begins with a violent childhood that bonded two children together forever, perhaps setting the stage for what was to come. Jodee's younger brother Brett became an alcoholic. And she the sister of an alcoholic. As he walked the thin line between life and death, she experienced gut-wrenching highs and lows, obsessively doing everything she could to get his life back on track, sacrificing her own young children, marriage, career, and personal health. Her love for him and his dependence on her would last them a lifetime and almost destroy them both. Like the millions of people worldwide who love someone addicted to drugs or alcohol, Jodee believed she was doing all the right things. Written with extreme candor, no shame, and in the hope of helping other families get help for themselves as well as their loved ones, The Sun is Gone sheds a bright light on the often-disturbing reality of the progression of alcoholism and what goes on behind closed doors.
Five Simple Rules
If you're a man looking to attract a nice, Christian woman for a lifelong relationship-or if you're a woman struggling to find an authentic partner-you need Five Simple Rules. Ellen T. Reed, a certified transformational life coach, reflects on personal experiences and shares observations to help men and women attract the right partner. Her lessons reveal how to make your relationship endure through even the most difficult conversations. Get answers to questions such as: - How do you really romance a woman? - When is the right time to introduce intimacy into a relationship? - How can you focus on someone's depth of personality instead of looks? - How should you view online dating sites? The author also focuses on bolstering communication skills, how to determine if you're compatible, and how to decide if you're ready to date in the first place. At the end of the book, you'll know how to find the right partner and keep your relationship blooming from the first date through years of marriage.
Remembrance
Everybody has a past, but not everyone has it come back to torment them six-hundred years later. In the final conclusion to Remembrance, Arianh, Aiden, and Tiernan work together to remember and bury the past and change what was, to what might be, because if they don't the pain of their past will come back and dictate their futures. They have to hurry as the spell didn't bring just them back. It also brought back their executioner. He knows they are alive and he wants them all dead...again.
I Am Woman - I Am Invincible
I AM WOMAN, I AM INVINCIBLESequel to I AM WOMAN, HEAR ME ROARVolume 2 In this sequel to "I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar!" we continue to answer many questions associated with the writing of the Lincoln Assassination Series' "MARY ELIZABETH SURRATT" and the Faith Chronicles Series', "FAITH - SEVENTY TIMES SEVEN."During the writing of these two earlier novels, the question was always asked, why was Mary Elizabeth Surratt given such a bad 'shake' by a ruling from Yankee Generals in a witch hunt of a trial? In the other novel, FAITH, why did the Reverend Ada Caston Slaton Bonds remain with such an abusive alcoholic husband for twenty years?I decided to take four beautiful young women, known throughout the novel as the "Four Musketeers," who pledged a lifelong friendship with each other before the beginning of the Civil War and follow their lives of falling in love after graduation from the Hampton Women's College. They signed their life away to become a slave to their husbands based on our country's laws in the 1860s.Frances "Fran" Meyer, Jackie 'Bonzo' Hager, and Debbie "Deb" Keiner all fall in love only to find out the man they loved was a traitor and fought for the Confederate forces. The fourth musketeer, Dianne Jenkins, has a lifelong secret she never reveals and has an extreme dislike for men. Although a strong word, some might even say she hated men. Then, Frances Meyer, who defects from the red, white, and blue, goes with her husband to fight for the South. Bonzo Hager is drafted by the Army of the Potomac and laughed at when she arrived to muster. She then asked her father to subsidize a substitute to fight for her. Then, there's Debbie Keiner, the daughter of a Lutheran minister. She gives her heart and soul as a Sister of Mercy in the hospitals for many soldiers injured and killed in the war... both the Rebels and the Yankees. She also gives up her love for a man who left to fight under Robert E. Lee and the southern forces of the Confederacy.As sunlight enters into raindrops, so love enters the souls of these young women and emerges as their passions in State's Rights and Women's Rights. It is how they find their truth and purpose in life. It's how the "Four Musketeers" give themselves to others. Throughout this story, they each discover that it's love, which makes them who they are and how powerful forgiveness can be in their lives.Rights for women in the 1860s were withdrawn when she married. In general, women gave up so many property and civil rights when they said "I do" that it was said they entered a state of "Civil Death!"In 1860, women were trapped in their homes and performed domestic chores and duties. Their roles as a housewife were to bear children, as long as was feasibly possible. Also, to care for the children while submitting to their husbands' every whim. It was prevalent for a family to consist of twelve or more children in the 1800s."Women are already born so far ahead ability-wise. The day men can give birth, that's when we can start talking about equal rights!" --- Chuck Palahniuk, American Novelist
Feelings I
Refreshing, creative, and heartfelt, Feelings I, travels through the heart and mind of a young woman's journey through passion, lust, respect, challenge, and forbidden love. Find out if the letters written to her forbidden love are received or lost in a time of regret. Discover and get submersed as her feelings are shared through lyrical and poetic storytelling revealing secrets never told, life events, tragedy, hope, and self-discovery. Every letter to her Forbidden Love unveils the title to each lyrical story which follows. Written during the 90's and now released to share, get lost in her deepest thoughts and feelings as she takes you with her on her quest for love. A true journey of the heart, soul, and mind is waiting inside and calling you to join her and bring your feelings with you.
The Detective’s Second Chance
Welcome to Charlotte, hometown of the Coach's Boys romance series. Settle back, put your feet up, and enjoy your visit. Who knows? You may want to stay for a while. Or forever because nothing is sweeter than small town romance.Sometimes, life can be a little rough...And no one knows more about that than Detective Ed Winslow. But just because the mystery of his stalker has been solved doesn't mean everything is all sunshine and rainbows now. The question is, will things ever settle down enough so he can make more permanent arrangements with the love of his life? Or will there always be something else to stand in their way? How long, exactly, is a girl supposed to wait...Jenna Taggert is nothing if not patient. In nearly three years, she'd never once considered walking away, not even after being kidnapped by the person whose only goal in life was to kill the man of her dreams. By his side is the only place she wants to be. Still, she can't help but hope that, one day, they might make a life together. If you like clean and wholesome romance, you might just love the Coach's Boys Series! With the exception of Darby's Dilemma (a special edition short story) - each book focuses on one couple and is complete from start to finish. ***Warning: While this is a sweet romance, it does deal with the mental health issues of a woman who was the victim of childhood sexual abuse.***
A Harry Situation
Welcome to Charlotte, hometown of the Coach's Boys romance series. Settle back, put your feet up, and enjoy your visit. Who knows? You may want to stay for a while. Or forever because nothing is sweeter than small town romance.In her opinion, there's a big difference between lying and not telling the whole truth. ...but when Harry Saunders chose to use her nickname on a resume, she knew anyone reading it would assume she was a man. But that was fine by her - as long as it meant getting the job. She needed the benefits for her sick little boy, and no matter how much one of her bosses hated her for not being entirely honest, she wasn't going to back down and quit. Women had their place - and it wasn't working construction... The moment Chris Parker realized they'd been duped, he tried in vain to find a loophole so he could fire Harriet. But just because they're stuck with her doesn't mean he has to like it, and he will never give up hope that she'll give him a reason to get rid of her. Until the day he discovers that she has a very ill son. A son who develops an instant case of hero worship for Chris. If you like clean and wholesome romance, you might just love the Coach's Boys Series! With the exception of Darby's Dilemma (a special edition short story) - each book focuses on one couple and is complete from start to finish.
Remembering Grayson Green
Full color editionThis book is about the grief of losing a child to suicide and the life of my son John "Grayson" Green.I can't take full credit for writing this book. A few chapters were written by Grayson himself. This book also includes full color screenshots from posts of his friends from Facebook with many other full color photos. A cheaper black and white version is also available.
Turn my love
Theology & Love About imageWe have gods imageWe have lost our imageTurn back to love
Origin Of Love
Theology & Love About imageWe have gods imageWe have lost our imageReturn to love
Marital Harmony
"Marriage can be described as the wilful coming together of a man and a woman in love expressed to one another leading to a lifetime union of marital harmony." This author is convinced that marriage is designed by God to be enjoyed, not endured."Marital Harmony: 25 Ways to Keep Your Marriage Happy & Fulfilling" is a marriage handbook that chronicles the journey through blissful marriage of two individuals from two different cultures and backgrounds. An accomplished human resources professional and public speaker, Funke Amobi shares 25 essential words for the survival of any marriage backed by over 25 years of experience in the institution of marriage and explains how these words can make all the difference. For Married Couples: Marital Harmony serves as a reminder of the key tenets that bind your marriage. For Intending Couples: Marital Harmony offers key insights on how to build lasting marriages with relative ease as you commence your marriage journey.The 25 words cut across 4 key 'shades of marital harmony': the Spiritual Shade which comprises of words like 'Prayer' and 'Faith'; the Soul Shade including words such as 'Trials' and 'Love'; the Physical or Action-Oriented Shade with words like 'Sacrifice' and 'Communicate', and the Resources Shade comprising of words like 'Money' and 'Family.' Each word is backed by real-life experiences and includes harmony drivers with specific tips on how readers can take actionable steps to experience true marital harmony across all spectrums of life. Marital Harmony, though about marriage, is not just another marriage book. This is a "life book" - intended to empower marriages. (This is a LUSH-LOOK FULL-COLORED book).
Manipulative, Abusive & Toxic Relationship, 4 in 1
4 Books In 1This book includes the most powerful collection of books on codependency, narcissistic and emotional abuse recovery that will help you deal with, stop suffering, heal, and finally start living life free from manipulative, abusive and toxic people.Included in this book collection are: 1. Narcissistic Abuse Recovery in Toxic Relationship Do you often feel like you're condoning abusive behavior from people who claim to love you? Have you stopped doing the things you love because someone in your life criticizes you for doing them? Do you feel suffocated and overwhelmed because you are under constant undeserved scrutiny?This is the only book you'll ever need to discover the reality of covert narcissism, spot a narcissist and cut them out of your life so they can never hurt you again.2. Co-Dependency Do you often feel guilty when you're not able to help someone who completely depends on you? Are you feeling like you don't have the freedom to explore opportunities for growth? Do you feel like you can't live up to your full potential because you have to take care of everyone's needs before your own?This is the only book you'll ever need to finally overcome and recover from codependent relationship with a partner, friend or relative, and start cultivating emotionally healthy relationships. 3. Emotional Abuse Recovery Are you constantly feeling emotionally tortured and betrayed by someone you used to love and adore? Do you see no point in even trying to get out because your abusive partner has taken full control of your life? Do you feel suffocated and helpless because it just seems like no one understands, or knows how to help you?This is the only book you'll ever need to get out of an emotionally abusive relationship and finally start to heal!4. Did My Narcissistic Mother Love Me?Are you feeling overwhelming resentment and anger towards your narcissistic mother and some of your family members? Do you struggle with regulating your emotions and letting other people in? Do you feel frustrated because you can't seem to find a way to heal from your emotional wounds and establish healthy, loving relationships with others?This is the book you'll ever need to heal and move forward with life after suffering emotional turmoil from narcissistic parents.** FAST ACTION FREE Bonuses **Get four simple and powerful resources that will help you easily understand, quickly recall and immediately practice all your newfound knowledge and skills!So, what are you waiting for?Scroll up to the top of this page and click the "BUY NOW" button!
The Cracked Mirror - Reflections of An Appalachian Son
The Cracked Mirror - Reflections...When Prentice Paul Hiller enters the senior care facility he brings with him not only a hip surgery gone wrong, but a mirror of his past, cracked with the stress of all his memories: a family broken apart by their Appalachian circumstances and the 'great depression'; a childhood tainted by a father's abusive nature; an impetuous marriage and a sorrowful divorce; a subsequent search of 'isms' and for love and meaning in California bars; a tableau of horrible events, including a senseless murder and a desert survival.THE CRACKED MIRROR, Reflections of an Appalachian Son, is a search for some semblance of legacy by PP Hiller as he feels the weight of aging and a perceived inconsequental life, In an Arizona senior care facility he bonds with Greta Fogel, herself a patient and a former clinical psychologist. Encouraged by Greta, PP writes of his life, his heritage, his mistakes, the events that have shaped him, and the demon within that he cannot dispel. He gives his passionate views on criminal justice, love, politics, religion, war, and his favorite writers. Greta gives her insight and support, telling some of her own life's secrets. There is pain in the writing of his memoir, but there is also closure and a guarded inner peace. This short stay in the care facility brings more clarity to PP's life and yet another memory to store away... to take with him to the 'Sea of Cortez'."In the end my story must be like so many others, the story of a simple kid who grew up eating some emotional soup and spending a lifetime trying to digest it."
My first love
Theology & Love About imageWe have gods imageWe have lost our imageReturn to love
Nothing Beats a Failure But a Try
Kimberly has led an interesting life when it comes to relationships. Love, loss, and trust have played a major part in her life. From a husband on the Down Low to having a husband with an ongoing criminal history, to finding a husband that she believes she can spend the rest of her life with. Her constant struggle with men has led her to her third marriage by the age of 40. She is an over achiever in all areas business, work, education, and socially but, she just can't get it right in the relationship department. Kimberly continues to strive because nothing beats a failure but a try!
Better Choices
In her lifetime, Allison Clark has made many bad choices. Topping the list; she married the wrong man. Now, on the cusp of signing her divorce papers, she finds herself sandwiched between caring for her often difficult and dying mother and dealing with the seemingly endless drama of her rebellious teenaged twins. When she thinks life couldn't possibly get any more complicated, Allison discovers her mother has concealed a family secret from her for her entire life. Why had her recently departed father been making large and unexplained monthly payments to someone through his personal attorney for nearly fifty years? What was the money for and where did it go?Stonewalled by both the attorney and her mother, and prodded by the antics of her financially strapped brother, Allison goes on a quest to uncover the secret. Along the way, with the help of her zany aunts and her best friend, she begins to make better choices which completely change the direction of her life.At her twins' eighteenth birthday party, and nearing the end, her mother checks off the last item on her personal bucket list and reveals the long-hidden family secret. Allison's world is immediately turned upside down and the revelation stuns family and friends alike. Despite dealing with the serious topics of divorce, complicated family relationships and death, this is a lighthearted and life-affirming story full of funny and interesting characters. Even though the clues to solving the mystery are all in plain sight, only the most astute reader will see this third act plot twist coming. Rod Pennington and Jeffery A. Martin have combined to write seven previous international bestsellers.
Marital Harmony
"Marriage can be described as the wilful coming together of a man and a woman in love expressed to one another leading to a lifetime union of marital harmony." This author is convinced that marriage is designed by God to be enjoyed, not endured."Marital Harmony: 25 Ways to Keep Your Marriage Happy & Fulfilling" is a marriage handbook that chronicles the journey through blissful marriage of two individuals from two different cultures and backgrounds. An accomplished human resources professional and public speaker, Funke Amobi shares 25 essential words for the survival of any marriage backed by over 25 years of experience in the institution of marriage and explains how these words can make all the difference. For Married Couples: Marital Harmony serves as a reminder of the key tenets that bind your marriage.For Intending Couples: Marital Harmony offers key insights on how to build lasting marriages with relative ease as you commence your marriage journey.The 25 words cut across 4 key 'shades of marital harmony': the Spiritual Shade which comprises of words like 'Prayer' and 'Faith'; the Soul Shade including words such as 'Trials' and 'Love'; the Physical or Action-Oriented Shade with words like 'Sacrifice' and 'Communicate', and the Resources Shade comprising of words like 'Money' and 'Family.' Each word is backed by real-life experiences and includes harmony drivers with specific tips on how readers can take actionable steps to experience true marital harmony across all spectrums of life. Marital Harmony, though about marriage, is not just another marriage book. This is a "life book" - intended to empower marriages.The CBw Edition is the black and white print edition of the book. It contains a personalized reflective journal combined with the book to give the reader a complete learning experience.
My Sister’s Keeper
"My Sister's Keeper: The Married Woman Edition" was written with the success of every married woman in mind. This book will give alternative views and insights into inevitably difficult situations in marriage. I pray that by looking through a different set of lenses, you will be encouraged and empowered to embrace and act out your role as a wife and mother in the best possible version of yourself. Your job is no easy task, but with the help of the Lord Jesus Christ and this book, I believe you will be well on your way to being the wife and mother you desire to be.
A New Life
Follow the prayerful journey of a devoted mother and pastor as she stood faithfully by her daughter, Lovy, from birth to death. Share in her joys and sorrows as she prepares the family, including her grandchildren, for Lovy's departure. Experience her trust and confidence in God to see her and her family through their profound loss to accepting God's will and comfort.
Heart in Lockdown
In this seventh book dedicated to her late and painfully-missed husband, Doreen Kerry reminisces about holidays abroad in the 1970s, when she was in her teens, and shares some further thoughts over the terrible mistakes by NHS staff that led to her losing the love of her life. Returning to the present day, she has strong views about the Covid pandemic, having become a victim of the disease herself.
17 and Life
In April 1983, Upland High School senior Anna Marie Bachoc was brutally murdered by her boyfriend, sending waves of shock and disbelief through the quiet city that had branded itself "the city of gracious living." 17 & Life is a meditation on her life, the life that might have been, and the loss that still haunts the community three decades on.
Writing Madness, Writing Normalcy
What does it mean to be "mad" in contemporary American society? How do we categorize people's reactions to extreme pressures, trauma, loneliness and serious mental illness? Importantly--who gets to determine these classifications, and why? This book seeks to answer these questions through studying an increasingly popular media genre--memoirs of people with mental illnesses. Memoirs, like the ones examined in this book, often respond to stigmatizing tropes about "the mad" in popular culture and engage with concepts in mental health activism and research. This study breaks new academic ground and argues that the featured texts rethink the possibilities of community building and stigma politics. Drawing on literary analysis and sociological concepts, it understands these memoirs as complex, at times even contradictory, approaches to activism.
Forever My Always
A Graduation Gift, Keepsake & Going Away Present.Forever My Always is a sweet new take on Robert Munsch's Love You Forever, and meant to be given to a special someone who is about to venture out into the world.Often purchased as a Graduation gift, Going-Away present, or Farewell gift, Forever My Always marks and celebrates new beginnings in our adolescent son's and daughter's life. Providing our kids with the wisdom we wish we would have been sent out into the world, Forever My Always is a sweet tribute to our sons and daughters who, for the very first time, venture out into the world on their own, to begin to live and build their own lives. Whether they are off to college, a year abroad, or their first solo overseas adventure, Forever My Always is a beautiful reminder that no matter the distance, you are always there for them. OTHER BOOKS IN THIS LIfe's Biggest Moments SERIES: Forever My Always - For the Soon-to-Be World ExplorerLetting Go - For the Soon-to-Be Empty NesterWhat Readers Have To Say: "The sweetest gift I could have wished for my two boys, who, as twins, are both off to college at the same time." Elizabeth H. (mother of 3 boys)"I absolutely adore this book. I bought it for my daughter, and I just know she will treasure." Mel P. (mother of 2)"This book couldn't have come at a better time. My wife and I have been dreading this moment, but this book shares wisdom that even I wish I had been introduced to prior to my college days. Hopefully this will make the letting-go part a bit easier." Holland K. (father of 1)
My Red Quilt
"This book is incredible! I have never come across anything like this before and I wish I had sooner; it will save some, inspire others and definitely empower all." - SurvivorA groundbreaking recovery resource, created by and for women survivors of narcissistic partner abuse, with 20% of net proceeds from the sale of the book being donated to charities supporting women impacted by domestic abuse.Her Story is an extraordinary collection of 80 poems and 20 pieces of original artwork, from around the world. A rallying cry from a global sisterhood, coming together to share their truth and shine a light for others to follow in their footsteps, on the path to freedom and healing.Your Story describes why expressive writing is such a powerful recovery tool and invites you to begin exploring, understanding and releasing your own pain, through journaling and poetry.Our Story shares more about Women of Wisdom and Courage(R), the global sisterhood for healing from narcissistic abuse and welcomes readers to join and share their own writing to raise awareness and inspire others.In addition to being a unique support resource on the journey to healing, this book comes highly recommended by professionals working with survivors in a range of settings, who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of abuse, directly from the voices of women with lived experience."I love it and will definitely use this resource."- Julie Watson, CEO of Women's Aid East & MidlothianHer Story. Your Story. Our Story. Together, we're all Women of Wisdom and Courage.
Capable
"Capable is the book I would like to place in the hands of every couple who has a child with special needs."-GARY CHAPMAN, PhD, Author of The 5 Love LanguagesA true-life account, spanning birth to adulthood, that illustrates what happens when one mom unleashes the power of expectations.MONTHS AFTER HIS BIRTH, Jack remained listless, on a ventilator, without muscle tone. When he was eventually diagnosed with a rare genetic syndrome, all Deborah heard were predictions of what he would not be able to do. She was free-falling, weighed down by a toxic brew of helplessness, anger, and fear. Capable provides flesh and blood inspiration for any parent who has been told that their child is, by some measure, "less than."This memoir will conjure tears and laughter as you witness Deborah juggling the competing emotions of despair, heartbreak, and euphoria that came with raising her son as "typical." Told with humor, passion, and disarming candor, Capable has you rooting for Jack while providing a road map for fearlessly parenting your own child.
God’s Love Heals
God's Love Heals: S.T.A.M.P. Scripture Journal Justice God's Way! This S.T.A.M.P. Journal was birthed by one of my favorite Scriptures, 2 Corinthians 1:22. "And it is he who has put his stamp on us, even the Spirit, as the sign in our hearts of the coming glory."I love that: He put his STAMP on us. It's His seal of love, forever stamped on our hearts. For those of you who know about S.O.A.P. this is kind of like that. But S.T.A.M.P. is what I call S.O.A.P. on steroids! S.T.A.M.P. is short for Scripture, Thoughts, Application, Meditation, and Prayer. This is an easy to remember guide that you can use daily to help you get the most out of your personal devotional time. Consider it your daily "renewing of the mind" with the Word of God (Romans 12:2). S.T.A.M.P. is an easy to use devotional guide which helps you read, understand, and apply what God is saying through His Word. In short, you'll read the passages. Read with an open heart and Jesus will give you Words of encouragement, direction, hope, peace, joy, and correction. Underline, highlight Words, phrases, or verses that the Holy Spirit is using to catch your attention. It's one thing to simply read Scripture, but when you interact with it, Scriptures start jumping off the page. By STAMPing your verses, you are able to dig deeper into Scripture and "see" more than if you simply read the verses and then went on your merry way. Let me encourage you to take the time to S.T.A.M.P. the daily verses and see for yourself how much more you get out of your daily reading ... you'll be amazed. One of the most precious gift God has given us is His promise. Scripture is filled with promises that we can count on and believe in. When storms assail us and life causes uncertainties and doubt, we can always stand on the Word of God which is full of promises we can trust in the midst of hard times. A promise is a guarantee that something will happen. But a promise is only as good as the person who makes it. Although we may be disappointed by promises of people, in God we will never be disappointed. His word is true and He has proven it to be true over and over again. In fact, the Word of God is not signed in ink, but by the blood of Jesus. Therefore, we can take God's Word as the Final Authority. Choose from one of God's Love Heals Series: - Freedom from Fear and Anxiety Scriptures- Heal from Abuse Scriptures - Justice God's Way! Scriptures - God's Love Scriptures Starting today, you can heal from abuse through prayer and the Word of God. Whether you suffered from abuse, have emotional scars, or spiritual scars, you can change the course of your life. Whether you feel like a failure, your life hasn't turned out the way you hoped, or your pain is so deep you want to give up, you can have a beautiful life. God's Love Heals: S.T.A.M.P. Scripture Journal provides the tools, prayers, scriptures, and guidance to heal the hurt and pain, so you can have the life you deserve. You deserve to be free from abuse, enjoying a happy and fulfilling life. Nothing is impossible if you believe in God-because nothing is impossible for God.Tags: journaling prompts, Christian devotions, praying God's word, healing from abuse, fear and anxiety, God's love heals, his love heals, dynamic prayers changed lives, why does he keep hurting me? the courage to heal, abused women, physical abuse, sexual abuse, mental abuse, emotional abuse, abuse recovery, memoirs, journaling, journal writing, dysfunctional relationships, violent men, abusers, abusive, batterer, domestic violence, domestic abuse, LGBT, devotionals, why does he do that? romance and abuse, victims of domestic violence, domestic abuse survivor, abuse survivors, abuse victim, emotional abused, verbal abuser, abuse kindle books, domestic violence kindle books, domestic abuse counseling, domestic abuse workbook, survivors
Another Day
The death of someone very close to us can shatter our world, sending shards that pierce the soul; and the bleeding can't always be stopped. Each story is unique and is complicated by the depth to which we understand our emotions and feel our pain-and if the loved one had not lived out a full life span. Writings, stories, and support systems about grief are plentiful and varied; finding those that best resonate with each unique struggle and personality are important as we develop who we now are without our loved one. This true tale exposes the inside workings of a wife whose mind has been shattered by her husband's death from cancer. The descriptions of what she is enduring and thinking are primarily from the human perspective, yet the spiritual perspective is unavoidable. Connect with the widow's mind and emotions as she moves through simple tasks in an ordinary day-vulnerable, real, and searching for how and why to keep living. While this widow's particular journey does not involve unforgiveness, abandonment, or violence, those experiencing these additional layers may still relate to this honest depiction of grieving and living. Journal entry or discussion "starters" are also provided.
Domestic
From a respectable police officer to sitting in jail, H.S. Daniels shares his powerful true story of living in a relationship filled with abuse, manipulation, and addiction.Designed for today's youth, Domestic, is a short read that will teach 3 important concepts: - How to recognize abuse, manipulation, and addiction- How to get out of a dangerous relationship- How to heal and start over again the way God intendedImportant resources and contact information are provided along with a 10-day devotional journal to help you set your own goals and track your own progress on being the spouse you were intended to be.This book is for men and women who are young or old, single or married, and is based on the life experiences of H.S. Daniels and supported by scripture.Don't miss out on this powerful tool for your teen, youth group, or yourself
Another Day
The death of someone very close to us can shatter our world, sending shards that pierce the soul; and the bleeding can't always be stopped. Each story is unique and is complicated by the depth to which we understand our emotions and feel our pain-and if the loved one had not lived out a full life span. Writings, stories, and support systems about grief are plentiful and varied; finding those that best resonate with each unique struggle and personality are important as we develop who we now are without our loved one. This true tale exposes the inside workings of a wife whose mind has been shattered by her husband's death from cancer. The descriptions of what she is enduring and thinking are primarily from the human perspective, yet the spiritual perspective is unavoidable. Connect with the widow's mind and emotions as she moves through simple tasks in an ordinary day-vulnerable, real, and searching for how and why to keep living. While this widow's particular journey does not involve unforgiveness, abandonment, or violence, those experiencing these additional layers may still relate to this honest depiction of grieving and living. Journal entry or discussion "starters" are also provided.
The Five Ls
"I have known Shawn for a short time as lifetimes go, but I say I feel like I have known him for a lifetime through our shared experiences during Huts for Vets weekends. In his book, The Five Ls, Shawn masterfully weaves life experiences, humor, tragedy and faith into a must-read guide for those of us in the work of preventing suicide. Shawn, I am so glad to be of Service with you."-WANDA WRIGHTColonel, U.S. Air Force, Director, Arizona Department of Veterans' Service"In The Five Ls: A Practical Guide for Helping Loved Ones Heal After Trauma, author Shawn Banzhaf serves as a trailblazer, lead climber, and guide, as well as Sherpa, charting a course for others while providing much needed sustenance. With humor, pathos, and honesty, Shawn courageously opens his life and heart in a way that provides support and guidance for people in need. He didn't just write this book, he lived it. Shawn draws on his unique combination of skills, education, work experience, military service, and personal characteristics...The 5 Ls is written for both those who care about someone living with trauma and those dealing with the effects of trauma directly. It is a thoughtful, insightful, and intimate book, at once simple and complex, clear and deep, written with the powerful hope of literally and figuratively saving lives and relationships."-DENISE ANN BODMANPrincipal Lecturer and Barrett Honors Faculty, T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics, ASU "Banzhaf's Five Ls approach emerges from a place of curiosity, empathy, and compassion. This book is for those who need straightforward solutions for bearing one another's trauma with open-minded love. Whether the framework is directed toward personal or corporate action, I trust the values embodied within Banzhaf's message can be used to guide others toward freedom and wholeheartedness."-RENEE RONIKA BHATTI-KLUGFounder and CEO, Culturally Intelligent Training & Consulting LLC "Once in a while a book is able to weave together theory and practice in such an intricate way that the transitions are barely noticed. The Five L's does just this inviting professionals, lay leaders, family, and those who have experienced trauma into reciprocal spaces of learning and support. Rooted in research but grounded in experience, Shawn offers a book that is highly accessible without being trite or sanitized. His experience in the military is both central to the story and serves as a bridge for other non-military persons. This book offers insight, wisdom, and clear strategies to empower those impacted directly and indirectly by trauma."-AMY F. JACOBERPhD, MSW, MDiv "Shawn Banzhaf, my dear friend and a co-laborer in the trauma informed community movement, created an impactful resource called the "Five Ls." He effectively illustrates how to be a helpful companion for those who are suffering and deeply wounded. Shawn's humble but authentic sharing of his life story makes this book both powerful and persuasive. I highly recommend this book to anyone in the field of trauma informed care."-SANGHOON YOOFounder of The Faithful City and Arizona Trauma Informed Faith Community
Damage to Victory
Damage to Victory: Secrets to My SonBy: Natasha BrownGod, why do you hate me? The monsters hurt me again and again, and she won't help me. Isn't a mother supposed to protect her children? I know she knows what these beasts are doing to me and my sisters; she has to hear our cries. I want to die. I don't want to be this anymore. Enough. God, I have had enough, just let me die.I have to be better for my son. My past will not define my future. My immaculate conception, my first love, my one true victory, my reason for living, the love of my life will never know the feeling of degradation and self-hatred I felt the first time I realized that my mother did not love me enough to protect me nor did she care. That will not be my son's reality. Though my divine blessing was a product of rape, I will protect him with my life!God blessed me when he brought the Goldsteins in my life. These great people, my God-given parents, took this flawed hurt girl with all my thorns, self-hate, and rage and loved me to wellness. They brought me from damage to victory, and now it is time to tell my secrets to my son.About the AuthorNatasha Brown believes it takes a village to raise a child and has been part of that village for thirty years. She lives on a small country ranch in McAlester, Oklahoma, with her brother Larry Edwards-Brown, three dogs, and two horses. Her sister Sonya Brown is back living with her as she fights cervical cancer.Love, family gatherings, children and grandchildren, animals (especially her dog King), traveling, reading, writing, directing, theater, music, meeting new people, doing new things, prayer, and meditation keep her grounded.
Weathering The Grief Storm
Julie Kick never believed John would die. Told that his stage four metastatic melanoma was terminal, they trained their combined focus on beating the odds - on John becoming a medical miracle. Julie blogged about their experiences, planning to one day pen a happy ending. In Weathering the Grief Storm, Julie lays bare the unpredictable twists and turns of her husband's cancer battle and its irrepressible impact on every aspect of their lives. From the devastating diagnosis, through debilitating treatments, and navigating one emergency after another, Julie recalls raw, very private moments with unreserved candor and vivid detail. John dies. But the story doesn't end there. In the wake of unspeakable loss, Julie begins a profound journey toward rebirth, prompting her to reflect upon the coping mechanisms that gave her strength, grounded her in the present, and granted her permission to be vulnerable. THRIVE was Julie's lifeline throughout her years-long process of caring for John, losing him, and relearning acts of "inescapable singleness," and she knew it was a method worth sharing.Weathering the Grief Storm is a love story, coupled with an empowering survival tool for anyone enduring the unimaginable - and wanting their own happy ending."Beautifully written and easy-to-read, Weathering the Grief Storm draws you in. As the story unfolds, you feel as if you are having a conversation with a friend, hearing moments so touching they give you chills. You soon realize that the lessons Julie learned are not just good advice for moving through grief, they are valuable nuggets for anyone who wants to live a more aware, centered, happy life, and THRIVE." Dana Wilde, Bestselling Author of Train Your Brain, and Creator of The Celebrity Formula As a recent widow, I had a hard time finding anything to read on grief and loss that resonated with my optimistic personality and the fact that, although I had NO idea HOW to grieve in the early days, I also didn't want other people's timelines and perceived "norms" to dictate how I went about my healing. I wanted to heal with intention and take on the storm sooner rather than later. I feel like ANYONE suffering the loss of a loved one could find the common thread that I found here. This story claims only to be one woman's experience and therefore leaves us all free to enjoy it, feel alongside her, and find the commonalities for ourselves. I never felt alone while I was reading it. I am finally in good company. The author validated many things for me - things I have never heard anyone else say or "admit" about moving on, including following her own set of rules and living life on her own terms. That part is what I believe to be SO LACKING in the world when it comes to content on grief and loss. So, I am just thrilled to know that this book will be on the shelf for those of us who are committed to living our best lives, regardless of the risk and uncertainties that have affected us and surely will again, in some way.Tara Wild (tarawild.ca)
