Author: Jasmine Grace Marino
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781541154940
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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In her true story, The Diary of Jasmine Grace, this modern-day abolitionist reflects on the values and experiences that influenced her. From dating a man who would eventually sell her body, to finding redemption in the back seat of a car, Jasmine reveals the strengths, vulnerabilities and processes that changed her. She opens a door into her life as a prostitute, sharing her diary and the struggles that eventually landed her a seat in a 12-step program, a job in the anti-trafficking movement and a place in a community church. Speaking candidly about her years as a prostitute and heroin addict, Jasmine discusses how faith influenced her, and she sheds light on the road to recovery, relapse and redemption. Readers will: ∙ Understand the manipulation and mental programming in commercial sex ∙ Realize the role of the brain in addictive behaviors and recovery ∙ Learn about recovery obstacles after exiting the commercial sex trade
Author: Salma Abdelnour
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 030788595X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 338
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As Beirut exploded with the bombs and violence of a ruthless civil war in the ’80s, a nine-year-old Salma Abdelnour and her family fled Lebanon to start a new life in the States. Ever since then—even as she built a thriving career as a food and travel writer in New York City—Salma has had a hunch that Beirut was still her home. She kept dreaming of moving back—and finally decided to do it. But could she resume her life in Beirut, so many years after her family moved away? Could she, or anyone for that matter, ever really go home again? Jasmine and Fire is Salma’s poignant and humorous journey of trying to resettle in Beirut and fumbling through the new realities of life in one of the world’s most complex, legendary, ever-vibrant, ever-troubled cities. What’s more, in a year of roiling changes around the Middle East and the rise of the Arab Spring, Salma found herself in the midst of the turmoil. As she comes to grips with all the changes in her life—a love left behind in New York and new relationships blossoming in Beirut—Salma takes comfort in some of Lebanon’s enduring traditions, particularly its extraordinary food culture. Through the sights, sounds, and flavors of a city full of beauty, tragedy, despair, and hope, Salma slowly begins to reconnect with the place she’s longed for her entire life.
Author: Raechel Myers
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1433688980
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 186
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Born out of the experiences of hundreds of thousands of women who Raechel and Amanda have walked alongside as they walk with the Lord, She Reads Truth is the message that will help you understand the place of God's Word in your life.
Author: Pearl Cleage
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451664699
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 320
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"An inspiring and revelatory memoir of juggling marriage, motherhood and politics as she worked to become a successful writer and self-fulfilled woman"--Provided by publisher.
Author: Robert Barclay
Publisher: Shawline Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781922594686
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 294
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A SWEEPING SAGA OF THREE GENERATIONS OF EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN WHO LIFTED THEIR GAZE BEYOND THEIR TURBULENT HISTORY, EACH TO FULFIL UNIQUE DESTINIES. The first is a proud matriarch who believes honouring family is worth any sacrifice. The second is born into a revolution and travels the world, still scarred by her childhood demons. The third soars to breathtaking heights on the world stage, a mother's selfless love beneath her wings. The Diary of Katy Yehonala brilliantly evokes another time and place, laying bare its drama and beauty in haunting landscapes and vivid portraits of unforgettable women, so exquisitely narrated that they resonate long after the final page is turned. "... an immersive and gripping book that resonates deeply with the reader. Throughout, the characterisation is strong, memorable and nuanced suited to the intricate, powerful, compelling narrative." Rebecca Black, AM
Author: Grace Bowman
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141905573
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 304
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Bright, popular, pretty and successful, Grace Bowman had the world at her feet. So what drove her to starve herself nearly to death at the age of 18? And what, more importantly, made her stop? A grippingly honest account of life with anorexia nervosa, A Shape of My Own is Grace's hearbreaking, shocking and, finally, inspirational memoir. An extraordinary story, it is also a common one - is there a woman in the western world who has a normal relationship with food? A compulsive read, essential for anyone hoping to understand more about eating disorders and overcoming addiction.
Author: Anonymous
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501157868
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 136
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Hurt people hurt people. Say there was a novel in which Holden Caulfield was an alcoholic and Lolita was a photographer’s assistant and, somehow, they met in Bright Lights, Big City. He’s blinded by love. She by ambition. Diary of an Oxygen Thief is an honest, hilarious, and heartrending novel, but above all, a very realistic account of what we do to each other and what we allow to have done to us.
Author: Jeff Kinney
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1683351932
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
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GO ON A MOVIE-MAKING JOURNEY OF EPIC PROPORTIONS IN THE WIMPY KID MOVIE DIARY: THE NEXT CHAPTER Making a movie is a lot like going on a road trip. There are twists and turns and lots of surprises along the way. Hit the road with author and illustrator Jeff Kinney and get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the latest 20th Century Fox movie, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul. Find out what it takes to film a flock of seagulls invading a minivan. Learn about a robot pig and an animatronic three-year-old. And discover everything that goes into making a feature film. Complete with exclusive set photos, storyboards, and original cartoons by Jeff Kinney, The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: The Next Chapter is the perfect book for anyone who’s ever wondered how a movie gets made. But buckle up: You’re in for a wild ride! Also Available: The Wimpy Kid 2019 Wall Calendar (ISBN: 978-1-4197-3007-8)
Author: Jeff Kinney
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 922
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Dive into the hilarious and heartwarming world of Greg Heffley with this ebook collection, featuring books 5 through 8 of the beloved bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. Perfect for both new readers and longtime fans, this collection includes: * The Ugly Truth: Greg faces the awkward realities of growing up and learns some hard truths about life. * Cabin Fever: A snowstorm traps Greg and his family indoors, leading to a series of hilarious and chaotic events. * The Third Wheel: Greg navigates the tricky waters of middle school romance and friendship. * Hard Luck: Greg's luck seems to have run out, and he must find a way to turn things around. Each book is packed with laugh-out-loud moments, relatable situations, and engaging illustrations that bring Greg's adventures to life. Join Greg Heffley on his unforgettable journey through middle school with this incredible collection.
Author: Jasmine Warga
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062956698
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
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An extraordinary new novel from Jasmine Warga, Newbery Honor–winning author of Other Words for Home, about loss and healing—and how friendship can be magical. Cora hasn’t spoken to her best friend, Quinn, in a year. Despite living next door to each other, they exist in separate worlds of grief. Cora is still grappling with the death of her beloved sister in a school shooting, and Quinn is carrying the guilt of what her brother did. On the day of Cora’s twelfth birthday, Quinn leaves a box on her doorstep with a note. She has decided that the only way to fix things is to go back in time to the moment before her brother changed all their lives forever—and stop him. In spite of herself, Cora wants to believe. And so the two former friends begin working together to open a wormhole in the fabric of the universe. But as they attempt to unravel the mysteries of time travel to save their siblings, they learn that the magic of their friendship may actually be the key to saving themselves. The Shape of Thunder is a deeply moving story, told with exceptional grace, about friendship and loss—and how believing in impossible things can help us heal.
