Author: Bria Quinlan
Publisher: Pink Ink Press
ISBN: 1950275043
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
USA TODAY BESTSELLER Bria Quinlan kicks off her RITA Award Nominated Series with a laugh out loud, slow burn romance that will fill that craving you have for a Central Perk Friends episode. Sweetheart heroine In Search Of Cinnamon Roll Hero. Snag a date for the big gala in four weeks when I thought I could go solo? Challenge, accepted. Now to find a hot, interesting guy who will dress up like a 1920s hero for a night of Murder Mystery awesomeness. And be able to do that last minute. And who doesn’t already have plans on the busiest date night of the year... I repeat: challenge, accepted. This should be easy-peasy. The internet is the home of all your hopes and needs, right? Spoiler Alert: it isn’t. The problem is that so far the best part of the search for Mr. Perfect Date has been the cute café I found and the geeky-hot owner who keeps rescuing me from these crazy eLove matches. Between the bromance date and the crazed single dad who needs to hire a nanny and housekeeper, I’m running out of options. If only a certain hottie didn’t have a phone call with someone he called “sweetheart” every day. But, the weirder things get, the more I think just going solo is very I Am Woman, blah blah blah. Forget about the fact that my heart keeps bringing me back to a certain café even when I don’t need to be there…I mean, my heart doesn’t always get what it wants. Or does it? As seen in Glamour. Topics: sweet romance, closed-door romance, new years eve, holiday romance, love story contemporary romance, small town in the big city, girl gangs, friendships, friends to lovers, series, romantic series, women’s fiction, romance saga, Boston romance, series starter, first in series, romance series, romance saga, romantic family saga, USA Today romance, sweet, sassy, heartwarming, heart-warming, family, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, captivating romance, emotional, healing, hot, hot romance, forbidden love, sparks, loyalty, swoon, Bria Quinlan romance, funny romance, modern romance, new release, beta hero, family business, strong female lead, strong heroine, best selling romance, top romance reads, best seller, bestseller, cafe romance, kisses only Perfect for fans of Jennifer Crusie, Susan Stoker, Tessa Bailey, Sally Thorne, Kristan Higgins, Debbie Macomber, Robyn Carr, Julia Kent, Elana Johnson, Jill Shalvis, Nicholas Sparks, Nora Roberts, Jenny Crusie, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Susan Donovan, Susan Mallery, Jennifer Peele, Donna Alward, Kait Nolan, Penny Reid, Susan Anderson
The Last Single Girl
Author: Bria Quinlan
Publisher: Pink Ink Press
ISBN: 1950275043
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
USA TODAY BESTSELLER Bria Quinlan kicks off her RITA Award Nominated Series with a laugh out loud, slow burn romance that will fill that craving you have for a Central Perk Friends episode. Sweetheart heroine In Search Of Cinnamon Roll Hero. Snag a date for the big gala in four weeks when I thought I could go solo? Challenge, accepted. Now to find a hot, interesting guy who will dress up like a 1920s hero for a night of Murder Mystery awesomeness. And be able to do that last minute. And who doesn’t already have plans on the busiest date night of the year... I repeat: challenge, accepted. This should be easy-peasy. The internet is the home of all your hopes and needs, right? Spoiler Alert: it isn’t. The problem is that so far the best part of the search for Mr. Perfect Date has been the cute café I found and the geeky-hot owner who keeps rescuing me from these crazy eLove matches. Between the bromance date and the crazed single dad who needs to hire a nanny and housekeeper, I’m running out of options. If only a certain hottie didn’t have a phone call with someone he called “sweetheart” every day. But, the weirder things get, the more I think just going solo is very I Am Woman, blah blah blah. Forget about the fact that my heart keeps bringing me back to a certain café even when I don’t need to be there…I mean, my heart doesn’t always get what it wants. Or does it? As seen in Glamour. Topics: sweet romance, closed-door romance, new years eve, holiday romance, love story contemporary romance, small town in the big city, girl gangs, friendships, friends to lovers, series, romantic series, women’s fiction, romance saga, Boston romance, series starter, first in series, romance series, romance saga, romantic family saga, USA Today romance, sweet, sassy, heartwarming, heart-warming, family, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, captivating romance, emotional, healing, hot, hot romance, forbidden love, sparks, loyalty, swoon, Bria Quinlan romance, funny romance, modern romance, new release, beta hero, family business, strong female lead, strong heroine, best selling romance, top romance reads, best seller, bestseller, cafe romance, kisses only Perfect for fans of Jennifer Crusie, Susan Stoker, Tessa Bailey, Sally Thorne, Kristan Higgins, Debbie Macomber, Robyn Carr, Julia Kent, Elana Johnson, Jill Shalvis, Nicholas Sparks, Nora Roberts, Jenny Crusie, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Susan Donovan, Susan Mallery, Jennifer Peele, Donna Alward, Kait Nolan, Penny Reid, Susan Anderson
Publisher: Pink Ink Press
ISBN: 1950275043
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
USA TODAY BESTSELLER Bria Quinlan kicks off her RITA Award Nominated Series with a laugh out loud, slow burn romance that will fill that craving you have for a Central Perk Friends episode. Sweetheart heroine In Search Of Cinnamon Roll Hero. Snag a date for the big gala in four weeks when I thought I could go solo? Challenge, accepted. Now to find a hot, interesting guy who will dress up like a 1920s hero for a night of Murder Mystery awesomeness. And be able to do that last minute. And who doesn’t already have plans on the busiest date night of the year... I repeat: challenge, accepted. This should be easy-peasy. The internet is the home of all your hopes and needs, right? Spoiler Alert: it isn’t. The problem is that so far the best part of the search for Mr. Perfect Date has been the cute café I found and the geeky-hot owner who keeps rescuing me from these crazy eLove matches. Between the bromance date and the crazed single dad who needs to hire a nanny and housekeeper, I’m running out of options. If only a certain hottie didn’t have a phone call with someone he called “sweetheart” every day. But, the weirder things get, the more I think just going solo is very I Am Woman, blah blah blah. Forget about the fact that my heart keeps bringing me back to a certain café even when I don’t need to be there…I mean, my heart doesn’t always get what it wants. Or does it? As seen in Glamour. Topics: sweet romance, closed-door romance, new years eve, holiday romance, love story contemporary romance, small town in the big city, girl gangs, friendships, friends to lovers, series, romantic series, women’s fiction, romance saga, Boston romance, series starter, first in series, romance series, romance saga, romantic family saga, USA Today romance, sweet, sassy, heartwarming, heart-warming, family, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, captivating romance, emotional, healing, hot, hot romance, forbidden love, sparks, loyalty, swoon, Bria Quinlan romance, funny romance, modern romance, new release, beta hero, family business, strong female lead, strong heroine, best selling romance, top romance reads, best seller, bestseller, cafe romance, kisses only Perfect for fans of Jennifer Crusie, Susan Stoker, Tessa Bailey, Sally Thorne, Kristan Higgins, Debbie Macomber, Robyn Carr, Julia Kent, Elana Johnson, Jill Shalvis, Nicholas Sparks, Nora Roberts, Jenny Crusie, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Susan Donovan, Susan Mallery, Jennifer Peele, Donna Alward, Kait Nolan, Penny Reid, Susan Anderson
The Last Single Girl
Author: Bria Quinlan
Publisher: Roguegiraffe Books
ISBN: 9780692471425
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
One month. That's all Sarah has to find a date or earn the honor of being the last single girl in her inner circle. Actually, in all her circles. So with four weeks to find Mr. Right and a frienemy already counting her out, Sarah joins love hoping that - just like the perfect purse - the internet can help her find the perfect man. The problem is, love isn't always where you think you'll find it and Mr. Right may not be the one with the shiniest profile. BONUS SHORT STORY: It's in His Kiss Jenna's been letting life pass her by as she works on her career. But, when she needs to do some research of the kissing kind, things may get a little more heated than she expected. Research has never been so fun. WARNING: This 11k novella has no vampires, shape shifter or scorching sex, but it might make you snort your diet Coke out your nose.
Publisher: Roguegiraffe Books
ISBN: 9780692471425
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
One month. That's all Sarah has to find a date or earn the honor of being the last single girl in her inner circle. Actually, in all her circles. So with four weeks to find Mr. Right and a frienemy already counting her out, Sarah joins love hoping that - just like the perfect purse - the internet can help her find the perfect man. The problem is, love isn't always where you think you'll find it and Mr. Right may not be the one with the shiniest profile. BONUS SHORT STORY: It's in His Kiss Jenna's been letting life pass her by as she works on her career. But, when she needs to do some research of the kissing kind, things may get a little more heated than she expected. Research has never been so fun. WARNING: This 11k novella has no vampires, shape shifter or scorching sex, but it might make you snort your diet Coke out your nose.
Anatomy of a Single Girl
Author: Daria Snadowsky
Publisher: Ember
ISBN: 0385737998
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Sequel to Anatomy of a Boyfriend, in which college pre-med Dominique explores love and lust.
Publisher: Ember
ISBN: 0385737998
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Sequel to Anatomy of a Boyfriend, in which college pre-med Dominique explores love and lust.
Single Girl Problems
Author: Andrea Bain
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1459739116
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
“If one more person tells me about their third cousin twice removed who met the love of their life online, I’m going to take out my weave and eat it.” Being single sucks! Well, that's what everyone says, anyway. Single women over the age of 29 are seen as lonely, miserable, undesirable, and cat-crazy. Family members, friends — heck, even perfect strangers ask, “When are you going to get married?” This book flips the script on what it means to be a single woman in the twenty-first century. With dating horror story anecdotes and advice about online dating, self-esteem, sex, money, and freezing your eggs, Andrea Bain takes the edge off being single and encourages women to never settle.
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1459739116
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
“If one more person tells me about their third cousin twice removed who met the love of their life online, I’m going to take out my weave and eat it.” Being single sucks! Well, that's what everyone says, anyway. Single women over the age of 29 are seen as lonely, miserable, undesirable, and cat-crazy. Family members, friends — heck, even perfect strangers ask, “When are you going to get married?” This book flips the script on what it means to be a single woman in the twenty-first century. With dating horror story anecdotes and advice about online dating, self-esteem, sex, money, and freezing your eggs, Andrea Bain takes the edge off being single and encourages women to never settle.
Sex and the Single Girl
Author: Helen Gurley Brown
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1453255842
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 307
Book Description
The 1962 blockbuster that took on “one of the most absurd (if universal) myths of our time: that every girl must be married” (The New York Times). Helen Gurley Brown, the iconic editor in chief of Cosmopolitan for thirty-two years, is considered one of the most influential figures of Second Wave feminism. Her first book sold millions of copies, became a cultural phenomenon, and ushered in a whole new way of thinking about work, men, and life. Feisty, fun, and totally frank, Sex and the Single Girl offers advice to unmarried women that is as relevant today as it was when it burst onto the scene in the 1960s. This spirited manifesto puts women—and what they want—first. It captures the exuberance, optimism, and independence that have influenced the lives of so many contemporary American women.
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1453255842
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 307
Book Description
The 1962 blockbuster that took on “one of the most absurd (if universal) myths of our time: that every girl must be married” (The New York Times). Helen Gurley Brown, the iconic editor in chief of Cosmopolitan for thirty-two years, is considered one of the most influential figures of Second Wave feminism. Her first book sold millions of copies, became a cultural phenomenon, and ushered in a whole new way of thinking about work, men, and life. Feisty, fun, and totally frank, Sex and the Single Girl offers advice to unmarried women that is as relevant today as it was when it burst onto the scene in the 1960s. This spirited manifesto puts women—and what they want—first. It captures the exuberance, optimism, and independence that have influenced the lives of so many contemporary American women.
Sex and the Single Girl
Author: Dr. Juli Slattery
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 0802496326
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
A study on sex that goes beyond "just don't do it." Sexuality is a hot topic these days, and opinions are all over the place. A resource offering simple “do’s and don’ts” won’t cut it. Sex and the Single Girl fills the gap by providing a broader, more comprehensive understanding of what it means to honor God with our sexuality. This resource will equip single women to understand their sexuality, trust the Lord for redemption and healing, and stand against the cultural trends that marginalize and compromise God’s design for sex. Juli Slattery is a clinical psychologist, cofounder of Authentic Intimacy, and author of several popular books, including 25 Questions You’re Afraid to Ask About Love, Sex, and Intimacy. She has devoted the last five years to equipping women with God’s truth about sexuality, and here she drives home the truth that every sexual choice is also a spiritual choice. The six-week study is broken down into five days for each week, covering: Why Sexuality Matters: The connection between spirituality and sexuality Embracing a Grand Design: God’s design and the beauty of living according to His wisdom. Sexuality and Your Character: How sexuality is part of worship and Christian identity. Sexual Boundaries: A very practical chapter providing a biblical grid for matters like masturbation, oral sex, and how far is too far to go in a dating relationship. Battling Temptation: A peak at “the enemy’s playbook,” helping women anticipate, prepare for, and stand against sexual temptation. Restoring Intimacy with God: How God can tear down the wall of sexual sin, shame, and confusion through forgiveness and redemption. This study has been tested through pilot groups with college women and other 20somethings. Revisedaccording to their feedback, it is primed and ready to help any single woman think biblically about sexuality, live accordingly, and experience the joy and freedom of doing so. Sex and the Single Girl is especially relevant today. One of the greatest threats to the modern church and emerging adults is the distortion of sexual design. Study after study has documented the proliferation of porn use (among both men and women), sexual exploitation on college campuses, experimentation with homosexuality and bi-sexuality, and the acceptability of multiple sexual partners. The average single Christian has received very little teaching on the purpose of sexuality, and a simple “just wait until you’re married” approach won’t cut it. Christian singles need to be equipped with a biblical worldview of sexuality and practical tools for talking it out. This study, which Slattery created with two women familiar with curriculum development, is ideal for college campuses and small groups. It will prompt discussions on practical topics like sexual temptation, sexual conduct, and responding to cultural thinking on gender issues and sexual autonomy. It is designed to challenge women to examine the assumptions underlying their sexual behaviors and beliefs. The ultimate goal of this resource is to introduce women to an intimate relationship with God who cares about every aspect of her life.
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 0802496326
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
A study on sex that goes beyond "just don't do it." Sexuality is a hot topic these days, and opinions are all over the place. A resource offering simple “do’s and don’ts” won’t cut it. Sex and the Single Girl fills the gap by providing a broader, more comprehensive understanding of what it means to honor God with our sexuality. This resource will equip single women to understand their sexuality, trust the Lord for redemption and healing, and stand against the cultural trends that marginalize and compromise God’s design for sex. Juli Slattery is a clinical psychologist, cofounder of Authentic Intimacy, and author of several popular books, including 25 Questions You’re Afraid to Ask About Love, Sex, and Intimacy. She has devoted the last five years to equipping women with God’s truth about sexuality, and here she drives home the truth that every sexual choice is also a spiritual choice. The six-week study is broken down into five days for each week, covering: Why Sexuality Matters: The connection between spirituality and sexuality Embracing a Grand Design: God’s design and the beauty of living according to His wisdom. Sexuality and Your Character: How sexuality is part of worship and Christian identity. Sexual Boundaries: A very practical chapter providing a biblical grid for matters like masturbation, oral sex, and how far is too far to go in a dating relationship. Battling Temptation: A peak at “the enemy’s playbook,” helping women anticipate, prepare for, and stand against sexual temptation. Restoring Intimacy with God: How God can tear down the wall of sexual sin, shame, and confusion through forgiveness and redemption. This study has been tested through pilot groups with college women and other 20somethings. Revisedaccording to their feedback, it is primed and ready to help any single woman think biblically about sexuality, live accordingly, and experience the joy and freedom of doing so. Sex and the Single Girl is especially relevant today. One of the greatest threats to the modern church and emerging adults is the distortion of sexual design. Study after study has documented the proliferation of porn use (among both men and women), sexual exploitation on college campuses, experimentation with homosexuality and bi-sexuality, and the acceptability of multiple sexual partners. The average single Christian has received very little teaching on the purpose of sexuality, and a simple “just wait until you’re married” approach won’t cut it. Christian singles need to be equipped with a biblical worldview of sexuality and practical tools for talking it out. This study, which Slattery created with two women familiar with curriculum development, is ideal for college campuses and small groups. It will prompt discussions on practical topics like sexual temptation, sexual conduct, and responding to cultural thinking on gender issues and sexual autonomy. It is designed to challenge women to examine the assumptions underlying their sexual behaviors and beliefs. The ultimate goal of this resource is to introduce women to an intimate relationship with God who cares about every aspect of her life.
Decor and the Single Girl
Author: Karrine Steffans
Publisher: BenBella Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1940363624
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 999
Book Description
When your living space is attractive and inviting, guests respond. As a single woman, this is especially true for potential suitors you allow into that space. After all, how can he imagine himself in your life if he's not comfortable in your home? As your life changes, your decor changes and you must design your life around the relationship you desire and deserve. Your style doesn't just communicate who you are; it also tells people who you want to be. If you're a single woman looking to make a real connection, it's time to make sure your decor sends the right message. Decor and the Single Girl, by New York Times bestselling author Karrine Steffans, is a beautifully photographed guide for today's single woman ready to make room in her life for a man. But, before she makes that room, she has to decorate it—and not for the life she has, but for the life she wants! Each chapter offers easy, straight to the point, comprehensive advice, as well as helpful shopping links, and even quick quips on how to recognize when it's time to dump a man who may be unappreciative of the hard work a single girl goes through to make her home appealing and comfortable. From the first date to the day he or she moves in, Decor and the Single Girl helps the modern woman appreciate what a touch of traditionalism and forward planning can mean to her dating life and relationships.
Publisher: BenBella Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1940363624
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 999
Book Description
When your living space is attractive and inviting, guests respond. As a single woman, this is especially true for potential suitors you allow into that space. After all, how can he imagine himself in your life if he's not comfortable in your home? As your life changes, your decor changes and you must design your life around the relationship you desire and deserve. Your style doesn't just communicate who you are; it also tells people who you want to be. If you're a single woman looking to make a real connection, it's time to make sure your decor sends the right message. Decor and the Single Girl, by New York Times bestselling author Karrine Steffans, is a beautifully photographed guide for today's single woman ready to make room in her life for a man. But, before she makes that room, she has to decorate it—and not for the life she has, but for the life she wants! Each chapter offers easy, straight to the point, comprehensive advice, as well as helpful shopping links, and even quick quips on how to recognize when it's time to dump a man who may be unappreciative of the hard work a single girl goes through to make her home appealing and comfortable. From the first date to the day he or she moves in, Decor and the Single Girl helps the modern woman appreciate what a touch of traditionalism and forward planning can mean to her dating life and relationships.
The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl
Author: Gabrielle Stone
Publisher: Eat, Pray, #Fml
ISBN: 9781733963725
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Eat, Pray, #FML quickly found its audience-rather its worldwide tribe of women-who have fiercely followed Gabrielle into the fiery pits of heartache, through the sometimes-ugly valleys of depression, on the roller coaster highs and lows of solo travel, and into the depths of what it really means to love yourself-healing. As the book fans demanded more, and Eat, Pray, #FML became the heartbreak Bible, it was clear that Gabrielle would need to deliver a sequel-but not just any sequel. A sequel that would have all the wild love affairs, the devastating heartbreaks, the magic of solo travel, and the captivating drama we think only exists in the untamed fiction novels we read-and Gabrielle replied, challenge accepted. The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl has all of the above. It gives readers an intimate look into what Gabrielle went through when she returned home from her grand European adventure, the challenges she faced as she tried to put the pieces back together, the men-new and old-that shook her world, and the epic conclusion to the real-life story so many have become invested in. If you thought Eat, Pray, #FML was a wild ride, just wait until readers sit down to devour the follow-up that has all the characters they fell in love with, new highs and lows to ride, a soul-defining journey to the other side of the world, and answers to all of their burning questions-this, is The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl.
Publisher: Eat, Pray, #Fml
ISBN: 9781733963725
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Eat, Pray, #FML quickly found its audience-rather its worldwide tribe of women-who have fiercely followed Gabrielle into the fiery pits of heartache, through the sometimes-ugly valleys of depression, on the roller coaster highs and lows of solo travel, and into the depths of what it really means to love yourself-healing. As the book fans demanded more, and Eat, Pray, #FML became the heartbreak Bible, it was clear that Gabrielle would need to deliver a sequel-but not just any sequel. A sequel that would have all the wild love affairs, the devastating heartbreaks, the magic of solo travel, and the captivating drama we think only exists in the untamed fiction novels we read-and Gabrielle replied, challenge accepted. The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl has all of the above. It gives readers an intimate look into what Gabrielle went through when she returned home from her grand European adventure, the challenges she faced as she tried to put the pieces back together, the men-new and old-that shook her world, and the epic conclusion to the real-life story so many have become invested in. If you thought Eat, Pray, #FML was a wild ride, just wait until readers sit down to devour the follow-up that has all the characters they fell in love with, new highs and lows to ride, a soul-defining journey to the other side of the world, and answers to all of their burning questions-this, is The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl.
Single, Dating, Engaged, Married
Author: Ben Stuart
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 0718098439
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
God has given us a specific, compelling reason for each of the four seasons of relationships: singleness, dating, engagement, and marriage. This book unlocks each season’s God-given purpose and shows you how to thrive within it. In a society where everyone is supposedly more connected, why do people feel so lonely? Even as marriage rates decline, recent studies find the overwhelming majority of single adults still hope to get married. But how can we navigate life and love in this disconnected culture? Has social media eroded the institutions that brought us together—and the deeper emotional intimacy they provided? Pastor and bestselling author Ben Stuart will help you navigate through the four stages of a relational life and show you how to look at the truths and intentions God has established for each. As you embark on this journey, you will discover how to: Use singleness to make an impact for the kingdom of God Pursue dating with clarity and purity Use the season of engagement wisely to prepare for marriage Maximize your life as a married couple for shared ministry Continually seek God and His will throughout each stage Discover how to embrace God's design, invest your life in what matters most, and find meaning in whatever season of life you're in.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 0718098439
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
God has given us a specific, compelling reason for each of the four seasons of relationships: singleness, dating, engagement, and marriage. This book unlocks each season’s God-given purpose and shows you how to thrive within it. In a society where everyone is supposedly more connected, why do people feel so lonely? Even as marriage rates decline, recent studies find the overwhelming majority of single adults still hope to get married. But how can we navigate life and love in this disconnected culture? Has social media eroded the institutions that brought us together—and the deeper emotional intimacy they provided? Pastor and bestselling author Ben Stuart will help you navigate through the four stages of a relational life and show you how to look at the truths and intentions God has established for each. As you embark on this journey, you will discover how to: Use singleness to make an impact for the kingdom of God Pursue dating with clarity and purity Use the season of engagement wisely to prepare for marriage Maximize your life as a married couple for shared ministry Continually seek God and His will throughout each stage Discover how to embrace God's design, invest your life in what matters most, and find meaning in whatever season of life you're in.
The Last Girl
Author: Nadia Murad
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 1524760455
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
WINNER OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE • In this “courageous” (The Washington Post) memoir of survival, a former captive of the Islamic State tells her harrowing and ultimately inspiring story. Nadia Murad was born and raised in Kocho, a small village of farmers and shepherds in northern Iraq. A member of the Yazidi community, she and her brothers and sisters lived a quiet life. Nadia had dreams of becoming a history teacher or opening her own beauty salon. On August 15th, 2014, when Nadia was just twenty-one years old, this life ended. Islamic State militants massacred the people of her village, executing men who refused to convert to Islam and women too old to become sex slaves. Six of Nadia’s brothers were killed, and her mother soon after, their bodies swept into mass graves. Nadia was taken to Mosul and forced, along with thousands of other Yazidi girls, into the ISIS slave trade. Nadia would be held captive by several militants and repeatedly raped and beaten. Finally, she managed a narrow escape through the streets of Mosul, finding shelter in the home of a Sunni Muslim family whose eldest son risked his life to smuggle her to safety. Today, Nadia's story—as a witness to the Islamic State's brutality, a survivor of rape, a refugee, a Yazidi—has forced the world to pay attention to an ongoing genocide. It is a call to action, a testament to the human will to survive, and a love letter to a lost country, a fragile community, and a family torn apart by war.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 1524760455
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
WINNER OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE • In this “courageous” (The Washington Post) memoir of survival, a former captive of the Islamic State tells her harrowing and ultimately inspiring story. Nadia Murad was born and raised in Kocho, a small village of farmers and shepherds in northern Iraq. A member of the Yazidi community, she and her brothers and sisters lived a quiet life. Nadia had dreams of becoming a history teacher or opening her own beauty salon. On August 15th, 2014, when Nadia was just twenty-one years old, this life ended. Islamic State militants massacred the people of her village, executing men who refused to convert to Islam and women too old to become sex slaves. Six of Nadia’s brothers were killed, and her mother soon after, their bodies swept into mass graves. Nadia was taken to Mosul and forced, along with thousands of other Yazidi girls, into the ISIS slave trade. Nadia would be held captive by several militants and repeatedly raped and beaten. Finally, she managed a narrow escape through the streets of Mosul, finding shelter in the home of a Sunni Muslim family whose eldest son risked his life to smuggle her to safety. Today, Nadia's story—as a witness to the Islamic State's brutality, a survivor of rape, a refugee, a Yazidi—has forced the world to pay attention to an ongoing genocide. It is a call to action, a testament to the human will to survive, and a love letter to a lost country, a fragile community, and a family torn apart by war.