Author: Shenandoah Chefalo
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781943995035
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Garbage Bag Suitcase is the true story of Shenandoah Chefalo's wholly dysfunctional journey through a childhood with neglectful, drug-and alcohol addicted parents. She endured numerous moves in the middle of the night with just minutes to pack, multiple changes in schools, hunger, cruelty, and loneliness. Finally at the age of 13, Shen had had enough. After being abandoned by her mother for months at her grandmother's retirement community, she asked to be put into foster care. Surely she would fare better at a stable home than living with her mother? It turns out that it was not the storybook ending she had hoped for. With foster parents more interested in the income received by housing a foster child, Shen was once again neglected emotionally. The money she earned working at the local grocery store was taken by her foster parents to "cover her expenses." When a car accident lands her in the hospital with grave injuries and no one came to visit her during her three-week stay, she realizes she is truly all alone in the world. Overcoming her many adversities, Shen became part of the 3% of all foster care children who get into college, and the 1% who graduate. She became a successful businesswoman, got married, and had a daughter. Despite her numerous achievements in life though, she still suffers from the long-term effects of neglect, and the coping skills that she adapted in her childhood are not always productive in her adult life. Garbage Bag Suitcase is not only the inspiring and hair-raising story of one woman's journey to over- come her desolate childhood, but it also presents grass-root solutions on how to revamp the broken foster care system.
Garbage Bag Suitcase
Author: Shenandoah Chefalo
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781943995035
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Garbage Bag Suitcase is the true story of Shenandoah Chefalo's wholly dysfunctional journey through a childhood with neglectful, drug-and alcohol addicted parents. She endured numerous moves in the middle of the night with just minutes to pack, multiple changes in schools, hunger, cruelty, and loneliness. Finally at the age of 13, Shen had had enough. After being abandoned by her mother for months at her grandmother's retirement community, she asked to be put into foster care. Surely she would fare better at a stable home than living with her mother? It turns out that it was not the storybook ending she had hoped for. With foster parents more interested in the income received by housing a foster child, Shen was once again neglected emotionally. The money she earned working at the local grocery store was taken by her foster parents to "cover her expenses." When a car accident lands her in the hospital with grave injuries and no one came to visit her during her three-week stay, she realizes she is truly all alone in the world. Overcoming her many adversities, Shen became part of the 3% of all foster care children who get into college, and the 1% who graduate. She became a successful businesswoman, got married, and had a daughter. Despite her numerous achievements in life though, she still suffers from the long-term effects of neglect, and the coping skills that she adapted in her childhood are not always productive in her adult life. Garbage Bag Suitcase is not only the inspiring and hair-raising story of one woman's journey to over- come her desolate childhood, but it also presents grass-root solutions on how to revamp the broken foster care system.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781943995035
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Garbage Bag Suitcase is the true story of Shenandoah Chefalo's wholly dysfunctional journey through a childhood with neglectful, drug-and alcohol addicted parents. She endured numerous moves in the middle of the night with just minutes to pack, multiple changes in schools, hunger, cruelty, and loneliness. Finally at the age of 13, Shen had had enough. After being abandoned by her mother for months at her grandmother's retirement community, she asked to be put into foster care. Surely she would fare better at a stable home than living with her mother? It turns out that it was not the storybook ending she had hoped for. With foster parents more interested in the income received by housing a foster child, Shen was once again neglected emotionally. The money she earned working at the local grocery store was taken by her foster parents to "cover her expenses." When a car accident lands her in the hospital with grave injuries and no one came to visit her during her three-week stay, she realizes she is truly all alone in the world. Overcoming her many adversities, Shen became part of the 3% of all foster care children who get into college, and the 1% who graduate. She became a successful businesswoman, got married, and had a daughter. Despite her numerous achievements in life though, she still suffers from the long-term effects of neglect, and the coping skills that she adapted in her childhood are not always productive in her adult life. Garbage Bag Suitcase is not only the inspiring and hair-raising story of one woman's journey to over- come her desolate childhood, but it also presents grass-root solutions on how to revamp the broken foster care system.
My Son, The Killer
Author: Brian Whitney
Publisher: WildBlue Press
ISBN: 1947290940
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
An intimate look at the internet killer featured in the Netflix true crime documentary Don’t F**k with Cats—written with the murderer’s mother. In 2012, male escort and porn actor Luka Magnotta found a gruesome path to fame. He videotaped himself murdering and dismembering Chinese student Jun Lin before posting the video online. After mailing Jun’s hands and feet to elementary schools, Luca led Interpol on a manhunt that ended in Berlin. They arrested him at an Internet café where he was reading news stories about himself. Now with a legion of twisted fans, Magnotta was brought back to Canada, convicted of first-degree murder, and sentenced to prison. During this time, Anna Yourkin, his estranged mother, troubled by Magnotta’s abused childhood and her role in it, reconnected with her killer son. With exclusive interviews, Magnotta has given award-winning journalist Brian Whitney an intimate look inside the mind of this “social media” killer. Joining Whitney to tell this unique true crime story is Anna Yourkin, who provides exclusive photos.
Publisher: WildBlue Press
ISBN: 1947290940
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
An intimate look at the internet killer featured in the Netflix true crime documentary Don’t F**k with Cats—written with the murderer’s mother. In 2012, male escort and porn actor Luka Magnotta found a gruesome path to fame. He videotaped himself murdering and dismembering Chinese student Jun Lin before posting the video online. After mailing Jun’s hands and feet to elementary schools, Luca led Interpol on a manhunt that ended in Berlin. They arrested him at an Internet café where he was reading news stories about himself. Now with a legion of twisted fans, Magnotta was brought back to Canada, convicted of first-degree murder, and sentenced to prison. During this time, Anna Yourkin, his estranged mother, troubled by Magnotta’s abused childhood and her role in it, reconnected with her killer son. With exclusive interviews, Magnotta has given award-winning journalist Brian Whitney an intimate look inside the mind of this “social media” killer. Joining Whitney to tell this unique true crime story is Anna Yourkin, who provides exclusive photos.
His Best Friend
Author: Patricia Kay
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459224736
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
A CHANCE ENCOUNTER… From the moment she began her new job, beautifulClaudia Hathaway had bewitched her colleague Philip Larkin. But Claudia’s feelings for Phil left her cold. As opposed to the heartstopping romantic connection she’d made with a handsome stranger…even if Claudia’s mystery man had seemingly instantly forgotten her existence. John Renzo couldn’t believe it when the woman he couldn’t get out of his mind reentered his life—on the arm of his best friend, and the man to whom he owed the greatest debt. For John owed Philip his life. So how could he give Claudia his heart?
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459224736
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
A CHANCE ENCOUNTER… From the moment she began her new job, beautifulClaudia Hathaway had bewitched her colleague Philip Larkin. But Claudia’s feelings for Phil left her cold. As opposed to the heartstopping romantic connection she’d made with a handsome stranger…even if Claudia’s mystery man had seemingly instantly forgotten her existence. John Renzo couldn’t believe it when the woman he couldn’t get out of his mind reentered his life—on the arm of his best friend, and the man to whom he owed the greatest debt. For John owed Philip his life. So how could he give Claudia his heart?
Criminal Procedure
Author: Matthew Lippman
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1452258147
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 665
Book Description
Criminal Procedure is a contemporary, comprehensive case-driven textbook from award-winning teacher Matthew Lippman that covers the constitutional foundation of criminal procedure and includes numerous cases selected for their appeal to today's students. With an emphasis on diversity and its impact on how laws are enforced, this clearly written textbook features numerous learning devices, including You Decide scenarios, Cases and Comments, and Legal Equations, and is accompanied by robust ancillaries, including an open-access student study site with Web-based activities, helpful study aids, and resources. Full updated for the Second Edition, it also includes key topics not featured in competing texts, such as pre-trial investigation as well as the post-investigative process.
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1452258147
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 665
Book Description
Criminal Procedure is a contemporary, comprehensive case-driven textbook from award-winning teacher Matthew Lippman that covers the constitutional foundation of criminal procedure and includes numerous cases selected for their appeal to today's students. With an emphasis on diversity and its impact on how laws are enforced, this clearly written textbook features numerous learning devices, including You Decide scenarios, Cases and Comments, and Legal Equations, and is accompanied by robust ancillaries, including an open-access student study site with Web-based activities, helpful study aids, and resources. Full updated for the Second Edition, it also includes key topics not featured in competing texts, such as pre-trial investigation as well as the post-investigative process.
Finding Sunshine
Author: Rene Webb
Publisher: Rene Webb
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
Ex-con, Aaron Masters, is searching for redemption. A chance meeting with a beautiful ray of sunshine changed his future. And propels Aaron to dig myself out of the darkness. He never expected to see her again at a Valentine’s Day Date Auction. Now Aaron stop at nothing to make her his woman, keep her, and protect her from the truth of his rough past. Aspiring photographer, Nina King, is searching for a place to belong. Nina haven’t been able to get the man out of her thoughts since they met. His penetrating gaze, his sexy growl, and the power of his natural dominance when he came to her rescue. Their relationship soon heats up, but not everyone in their lives is excited about it. Will Aaron’s dark past derail the couple’s bright future?
Publisher: Rene Webb
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
Ex-con, Aaron Masters, is searching for redemption. A chance meeting with a beautiful ray of sunshine changed his future. And propels Aaron to dig myself out of the darkness. He never expected to see her again at a Valentine’s Day Date Auction. Now Aaron stop at nothing to make her his woman, keep her, and protect her from the truth of his rough past. Aspiring photographer, Nina King, is searching for a place to belong. Nina haven’t been able to get the man out of her thoughts since they met. His penetrating gaze, his sexy growl, and the power of his natural dominance when he came to her rescue. Their relationship soon heats up, but not everyone in their lives is excited about it. Will Aaron’s dark past derail the couple’s bright future?
Pinetree Romance
Author: Rene Webb
Publisher: Rene Webb
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 545
Book Description
WELCOME TO PINETREE This collection includes all 3 stories that are in the world of Pinetree, Vermont, as well as several deleted scenes! FINDING SUNSHINE (Pinetree Romance, #1) ✓ Ex-Con ✓ College Graduate ✓ Date Auction Will Aaron’s dark past derail the couple’s bright future? Aaron A chance meeting with a beautiful ray of sunshine changed my future. And propelled me to dig myself out of the darkness. I never expected to see her again at a Valentine’s Day Date Auction. Now I’ll stop at nothing to make her my woman, keep her, and protect her from the truth of my rough past. Nina I haven’t been able to the man out of my thoughts since we met. His penetrating gaze, his sexy growl, and the power of his natural dominance when he came to my rescue. Our relationship soon heats up, but not everyone in our lives is excited about it. LOVE FOUND (Pinetree Romance, #2) Truth: marriage isn't easy! Nina The honeymoon is over... This Valentine’s Day past insecurities resurface, a snow storm rages and Aaron and I discover how much we have to learn about one another! Will the winter chill between them melt or will Valentine’s Day be ruined? A WHITE HOT CHRISTMAS ✓ Meet-Cute ✓ Snowstorm ✓ Mounted Policeman How the hell did I get here? It’s Christmas morning, and I can’t help but wonder how a solo vacation in search of a white Christmas led me to have a hot and hard man between my thighs. I had not intended on meeting the rude hottie, who was home for the holidays, or the freak snowstorm that trapped us together. Keeping warm has never been this hot! -------- "Great story lines and characters, awesome!! Loved this boxset." ~ KathleenP
Publisher: Rene Webb
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 545
Book Description
WELCOME TO PINETREE This collection includes all 3 stories that are in the world of Pinetree, Vermont, as well as several deleted scenes! FINDING SUNSHINE (Pinetree Romance, #1) ✓ Ex-Con ✓ College Graduate ✓ Date Auction Will Aaron’s dark past derail the couple’s bright future? Aaron A chance meeting with a beautiful ray of sunshine changed my future. And propelled me to dig myself out of the darkness. I never expected to see her again at a Valentine’s Day Date Auction. Now I’ll stop at nothing to make her my woman, keep her, and protect her from the truth of my rough past. Nina I haven’t been able to the man out of my thoughts since we met. His penetrating gaze, his sexy growl, and the power of his natural dominance when he came to my rescue. Our relationship soon heats up, but not everyone in our lives is excited about it. LOVE FOUND (Pinetree Romance, #2) Truth: marriage isn't easy! Nina The honeymoon is over... This Valentine’s Day past insecurities resurface, a snow storm rages and Aaron and I discover how much we have to learn about one another! Will the winter chill between them melt or will Valentine’s Day be ruined? A WHITE HOT CHRISTMAS ✓ Meet-Cute ✓ Snowstorm ✓ Mounted Policeman How the hell did I get here? It’s Christmas morning, and I can’t help but wonder how a solo vacation in search of a white Christmas led me to have a hot and hard man between my thighs. I had not intended on meeting the rude hottie, who was home for the holidays, or the freak snowstorm that trapped us together. Keeping warm has never been this hot! -------- "Great story lines and characters, awesome!! Loved this boxset." ~ KathleenP
To Have and To Kill
Author: John Glatt
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1429997605
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
The master of true crime returns, John Glatt's To Have and To Kill tells the story of a marriage that turned deadly One by one, three waterlogged suitcases were pulled from the Chesapeake Bay. In each were body parts of a man. In a forensics room, the truth was discovered: William McGuire had been horribly murdered and dismembered. William and his loving wife, a registered nurse named Melanie, had just closed on their New Jersey dream home. Little did William know about the nightmare that was in store... For Melanie had been involved in a long-term affair with a married doctor at the fertility clinic where she worked—and she had plans for the future that didn't include William. Investigators believe that on April 29, 2004, Melanie first drugged her husband, then murdered him in cold blood. Three years after America witnessed the details of the suitcase incident unfold—on 48 Hours, Dateline NBC, and ABC Primetime, and in People magazine, among other news outlets—Melanie was convicted of first-degree murder and desecrating human remains.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1429997605
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
The master of true crime returns, John Glatt's To Have and To Kill tells the story of a marriage that turned deadly One by one, three waterlogged suitcases were pulled from the Chesapeake Bay. In each were body parts of a man. In a forensics room, the truth was discovered: William McGuire had been horribly murdered and dismembered. William and his loving wife, a registered nurse named Melanie, had just closed on their New Jersey dream home. Little did William know about the nightmare that was in store... For Melanie had been involved in a long-term affair with a married doctor at the fertility clinic where she worked—and she had plans for the future that didn't include William. Investigators believe that on April 29, 2004, Melanie first drugged her husband, then murdered him in cold blood. Three years after America witnessed the details of the suitcase incident unfold—on 48 Hours, Dateline NBC, and ABC Primetime, and in People magazine, among other news outlets—Melanie was convicted of first-degree murder and desecrating human remains.
ESSENCES OF TONGCHENG
Author: Maureen Armstrong
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 166556296X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
College students from Tongcheng Teachers College in Anhui Province of China share in foreign teacher’s daily life. Various topics from classrooms, of college apartments, trying city shopping or walking outdoors and invitations to indoor activities are after becoming resident in small remote city of subtropics in Tongcheng.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 166556296X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
College students from Tongcheng Teachers College in Anhui Province of China share in foreign teacher’s daily life. Various topics from classrooms, of college apartments, trying city shopping or walking outdoors and invitations to indoor activities are after becoming resident in small remote city of subtropics in Tongcheng.
Spin Cycle Stop
Author: Ma Lmft Bob Meade
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1438940181
Category : Family violence
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
One of the most difficult and dangerous things a person can do is to leave an abusive relationship. This book provides insights into what victims go through and the challenges they face to change from "victims" to "survivors". It is filled with real-life stories and experinces as well as quotes from survivors who have made that change. It also provides information the author feels is important not only for the survivor but also for the family, friends and loved ones of those caught up in the frightening, crazy-making world of abusive relationships. The author addresses such issues as: What is domestic violence? Why do victims stay and/or return to the abuser? What are the psychological, emotional and verbal tools the abuser uses to control the victim? What is the worst part of the abuse according to victims? What is the Cycle of Abuse and how does it compare to the Cycle of Respect? Why is it so hard to get away? What is Safety Planning and how can friends, family and loved ones play a big part in it?
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1438940181
Category : Family violence
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
One of the most difficult and dangerous things a person can do is to leave an abusive relationship. This book provides insights into what victims go through and the challenges they face to change from "victims" to "survivors". It is filled with real-life stories and experinces as well as quotes from survivors who have made that change. It also provides information the author feels is important not only for the survivor but also for the family, friends and loved ones of those caught up in the frightening, crazy-making world of abusive relationships. The author addresses such issues as: What is domestic violence? Why do victims stay and/or return to the abuser? What are the psychological, emotional and verbal tools the abuser uses to control the victim? What is the worst part of the abuse according to victims? What is the Cycle of Abuse and how does it compare to the Cycle of Respect? Why is it so hard to get away? What is Safety Planning and how can friends, family and loved ones play a big part in it?
Lofdoc's Stories: Short and Sweet
Author: Lofdoc
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1491806419
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
The stories that I offer you, are a compilation of many subjects, thoughts and emotions. They are, when viewed in their entirety, a veritable snapshot of my life on this planet. There are stories that have happy endings and, alas, many with sad conclusions. There are many animal, nature and sports stories and, best of all, stories about aquatic life (fish). As I have encountered lifes mysteries throughout my lifes journey of 86 years, I have recorded the psychological, emotional and physical impact on the human and animal world.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1491806419
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
The stories that I offer you, are a compilation of many subjects, thoughts and emotions. They are, when viewed in their entirety, a veritable snapshot of my life on this planet. There are stories that have happy endings and, alas, many with sad conclusions. There are many animal, nature and sports stories and, best of all, stories about aquatic life (fish). As I have encountered lifes mysteries throughout my lifes journey of 86 years, I have recorded the psychological, emotional and physical impact on the human and animal world.