Author: Debbie Sprague
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
ISBN: 1614485747
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
A Stranger in My Bed takes you inside Debbie Sprague’s life for an intimate view of a love story disrupted by the invasion of PTSD—thirty years after the Vietnam War. The cycle moves from love to fear, anger, and despair. Stories unfold of her husband’s battle with PTSD, displaying typical behaviors, triggers, and moods. Those familiar with this world will be comforted: “That sounds just like my life, and I thought I was the only one.” Others will find a new awareness: “I had no idea it was like that.” You will watch a family and marriage almost be destroyed by the contagious effects of PTSD. Yes, PTSD is “contagious”—the family can take on the symptoms, even to the point of full-blown PTSD. Debbie was one of those people. As Debbie began to discover resources and find solutions for her problems, she realized sharing those solutions was her life purpose—what she had been preparing for her entire life. Debbie’s gift to you is A Stranger in My Bed: 8 Steps to Taking Your Life Back From The Contagious Effects Of Your Veteran’s Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
The Stranger in My Bed
Author: Michael Fleeman
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1429904305
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
The Stranger in My Bed from journalist Michael Fleeman presents the chilling true story of one woman who escaped the deadly hold of the killer she loved and married; and of the grieving families of his victims who banded together after nearly thirty years to prove that justice never forgets. Or forgives. He Found New Brides To Love Him- All Diane Bertalan really knew of her new husband, John, was that he was a widower, he lavished her with gifts, and he preferred to keep his past a secret. What she didn't know was that the FBI had been watching him for years. In the Fall of 2000, she found out why-it was a crime that had been haunting authorities for decades. They called it the mystery of the Lady in the Box. Fifteen Years Later, Police Found The Remains... A decaying body that had been left along an Indiana roadside ditch in 1980 had finally been identified as Janice Hartman. In 1974, the Ohio woman had been reported missing by her estranged husband...John David Smith. The gruesome discovery was only the beginning of Diane Smith's brutal awakening--for Hartman was only the first of Smith's wives to have vanished off the face of the earth.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1429904305
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
The Stranger in My Bed from journalist Michael Fleeman presents the chilling true story of one woman who escaped the deadly hold of the killer she loved and married; and of the grieving families of his victims who banded together after nearly thirty years to prove that justice never forgets. Or forgives. He Found New Brides To Love Him- All Diane Bertalan really knew of her new husband, John, was that he was a widower, he lavished her with gifts, and he preferred to keep his past a secret. What she didn't know was that the FBI had been watching him for years. In the Fall of 2000, she found out why-it was a crime that had been haunting authorities for decades. They called it the mystery of the Lady in the Box. Fifteen Years Later, Police Found The Remains... A decaying body that had been left along an Indiana roadside ditch in 1980 had finally been identified as Janice Hartman. In 1974, the Ohio woman had been reported missing by her estranged husband...John David Smith. The gruesome discovery was only the beginning of Diane Smith's brutal awakening--for Hartman was only the first of Smith's wives to have vanished off the face of the earth.
The Stranger in Our Bed
Author: Samantha Lee Howe
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008374570
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
The USA TODAY bestseller! Inspired by a true story... *Now a major motion picture starring Samantha Bond, Emily Berrington and Ben Lloyd-Hughes*
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008374570
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
The USA TODAY bestseller! Inspired by a true story... *Now a major motion picture starring Samantha Bond, Emily Berrington and Ben Lloyd-Hughes*
The Stranger in My Bed
Author: Karen King
Publisher: Bookouture
ISBN: 9781838889616
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
'We have a patient who has been involved in a serious accident. We believe he's your husband.' When Freya first met Phil, she thought he was the man of her dreams. He bought her roses every week, booked surprise trips to sun-soaked destinations, and showed her affection like she'd never experienced before. But over time the dream has become a violent nightmare. And now Freya is packing her bags, knowing it's time she escaped their increasingly broken marriage. But then Freya gets a visit from the police. Phil's been in a horrific car crash and - as he comes around - it becomes clear that he remembers nothing since their blissful honeymoon two years before, back when their relationship was perfect. All he wants is to be happily married again. Freya knows giving him another chance could be dangerous. But now he's the one who needs her, it's a chance to turn the tables, and to change the outcome of their relationship once and for all. After all, he will only know what she chooses to tell him... But what really happened during those two years of marriage? And as they start over again, who is safe? And whose life is in danger? Fans of The Girl on the Train, Behind Closed Doors and Date Night, who are looking for a dark, gripping psychological suspense novel, will love The Stranger in My Bed. Readers are loving The Stranger in My Bed 'This book is twisty. Even the twists have twists in them.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Just absolutely fantastic!... Completely gripping and unpredictable. The author really pulls you into the story and as the tension and suspense builds it's just one of those books you have to keep reading... Completely unpredictable and I have loved it. This is definitely one I recommend. Without a doubt a five star read for me.' Little Miss Book Lover 87, 5 stars
Publisher: Bookouture
ISBN: 9781838889616
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
'We have a patient who has been involved in a serious accident. We believe he's your husband.' When Freya first met Phil, she thought he was the man of her dreams. He bought her roses every week, booked surprise trips to sun-soaked destinations, and showed her affection like she'd never experienced before. But over time the dream has become a violent nightmare. And now Freya is packing her bags, knowing it's time she escaped their increasingly broken marriage. But then Freya gets a visit from the police. Phil's been in a horrific car crash and - as he comes around - it becomes clear that he remembers nothing since their blissful honeymoon two years before, back when their relationship was perfect. All he wants is to be happily married again. Freya knows giving him another chance could be dangerous. But now he's the one who needs her, it's a chance to turn the tables, and to change the outcome of their relationship once and for all. After all, he will only know what she chooses to tell him... But what really happened during those two years of marriage? And as they start over again, who is safe? And whose life is in danger? Fans of The Girl on the Train, Behind Closed Doors and Date Night, who are looking for a dark, gripping psychological suspense novel, will love The Stranger in My Bed. Readers are loving The Stranger in My Bed 'This book is twisty. Even the twists have twists in them.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Just absolutely fantastic!... Completely gripping and unpredictable. The author really pulls you into the story and as the tension and suspense builds it's just one of those books you have to keep reading... Completely unpredictable and I have loved it. This is definitely one I recommend. Without a doubt a five star read for me.' Little Miss Book Lover 87, 5 stars
A Stranger In My Bed
Author: Debbie Sprague
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
ISBN: 1614485755
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
Combat-related PTSD and its effects on families that support wounded warriors is a growing concern throughout the world. This is a topic that few truly understand, and even fewer know how to help and support the veterans and families who are suffering. A Stranger in My Bed addresses these hidden topics and strives to provide empathy, compassion, education, and increased societal support for spouses and families who are facing the devastating effects of living with their veterans’ PTSD. Tools and support are provided for those caring for our veterans to give them strength, hope, and wellness for their future. The unique five-part format uses story, education, and a self-help program to promote knowledge, compassion, and caregiver wellness. The story provides an intimate inside view of what PTSD looks like in a real-life family. The comprehensive, easy-to-read educational sections provide a wide range of topics on PTSD, including the effects on both the veteran and their families. The self-help program provides tools and skills to promote wellness and healing for caregivers and offers resources for ongoing support beyond the book.
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
ISBN: 1614485755
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
Combat-related PTSD and its effects on families that support wounded warriors is a growing concern throughout the world. This is a topic that few truly understand, and even fewer know how to help and support the veterans and families who are suffering. A Stranger in My Bed addresses these hidden topics and strives to provide empathy, compassion, education, and increased societal support for spouses and families who are facing the devastating effects of living with their veterans’ PTSD. Tools and support are provided for those caring for our veterans to give them strength, hope, and wellness for their future. The unique five-part format uses story, education, and a self-help program to promote knowledge, compassion, and caregiver wellness. The story provides an intimate inside view of what PTSD looks like in a real-life family. The comprehensive, easy-to-read educational sections provide a wide range of topics on PTSD, including the effects on both the veteran and their families. The self-help program provides tools and skills to promote wellness and healing for caregivers and offers resources for ongoing support beyond the book.
Stranger in My Bed
Author: Julia Keaton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781586088842
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Facing spinsterhood and with no prospects of a husband in sight, Melantha yields to her needs and dreams about a secret lover who comes to her at night and gives her passion. It was innocent enough until her desires to 'live' the fantasy lured her into recording her secret fantasies in her diary . And until the thief stole into her room and took her diary ... and then her innocence. And then her heart.... Rating: Contains graphic explicit sex and language; some instances of sexual content which could be offensive to delicate readers.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781586088842
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Facing spinsterhood and with no prospects of a husband in sight, Melantha yields to her needs and dreams about a secret lover who comes to her at night and gives her passion. It was innocent enough until her desires to 'live' the fantasy lured her into recording her secret fantasies in her diary . And until the thief stole into her room and took her diary ... and then her innocence. And then her heart.... Rating: Contains graphic explicit sex and language; some instances of sexual content which could be offensive to delicate readers.
Stranger in My Bedroom
Author: LaQuanta Mack
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781502818522
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Payton's relationship with LA once appeared perfect until her dreams became a living nightmare. LA admirers Payton but does admiration equal love? Their relationship runs thin as differences become too much to ignore. Hearts dangle from invisible threads as they realize happiness isn't what it seems. Are shallow emotions enough to carry these loving strangers through the raging storm of make believe perfection?Meanwhile, Karlos struggles to keep his emotions under control as Tameka and Gina battle for his attention. Tameka drifts slowly away from a tarnished past but the darkness follows her with a vengeance and a price tag she never expected to pay. Gina loves Karlos but there's something growing that threatens any possibility of a future. Can Karlos hold things together as secrets erupt?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781502818522
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Payton's relationship with LA once appeared perfect until her dreams became a living nightmare. LA admirers Payton but does admiration equal love? Their relationship runs thin as differences become too much to ignore. Hearts dangle from invisible threads as they realize happiness isn't what it seems. Are shallow emotions enough to carry these loving strangers through the raging storm of make believe perfection?Meanwhile, Karlos struggles to keep his emotions under control as Tameka and Gina battle for his attention. Tameka drifts slowly away from a tarnished past but the darkness follows her with a vengeance and a price tag she never expected to pay. Gina loves Karlos but there's something growing that threatens any possibility of a future. Can Karlos hold things together as secrets erupt?
Stranger in My Arms
Author: Lisa Kleypas
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061752959
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
“One of today’s leading lights in romantic fiction.” —Seattle Times USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas is one of America’s most acclaimed and popular authors of historical romance fiction—and Stranger in My Arms is one of her most beloved novels! A classic tale of a noble lady whose life is upended when her despised husband—believed lost at sea—returns, a remarkably altered, more passionate and loving man…if he is, indeed, who he claims to be. A two-time RITA Award-winner—and a nine-time nominee—Lisa Kleypas is at her sensuous best with Stranger in My Arms.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061752959
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
“One of today’s leading lights in romantic fiction.” —Seattle Times USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas is one of America’s most acclaimed and popular authors of historical romance fiction—and Stranger in My Arms is one of her most beloved novels! A classic tale of a noble lady whose life is upended when her despised husband—believed lost at sea—returns, a remarkably altered, more passionate and loving man…if he is, indeed, who he claims to be. A two-time RITA Award-winner—and a nine-time nominee—Lisa Kleypas is at her sensuous best with Stranger in My Arms.
A Stranger in My Grave
Author: Margaret Millar
Publisher: Soho Press
ISBN: 1681990156
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Young housewife Daisy Harker’s world is upended when a blank spot in her memory and a reoccurring nightmare link her to an unsolved murder and a decades-old conspiracy Jim and Daisy Harker are a young, well-to-do couple in San Felice, California, and though childless they maintain the sort of domestic happiness that others can only aspire to. But a darkness exists at the outer edges of Daisy’s mind and she has no idea why it’s there. In a series of reoccurring nightmares she wanders a cemetery, eventually finding her own gravestone. According to the dream, December 2nd, 1955 is the day she died. Street smart but honorable, Stevens Pinata is a man with his own mysteries. An orphan left on a church doorstep as a child, he isn’t even certain of his ethnicity, let alone his goals in life. As a private investigator he works with bail bonds and quick shakedowns. But when a pretty young woman like Daisy Harker comes into his office with a crazy request to “find her lost day” he is intrigued. He is too decent to take advantage of a crazy woman, but Mr. Harker is a wealthy man and who is Pinata to turn down money? What unfolds is a masterpiece of suspense and one of the books that forever changed the domestic thriller. Millar’s razor sharp prose cuts a masterful plot and slashes at the racism, sexism, and entitlement endemic to an era otherwise celebrated for its prosperity.
Publisher: Soho Press
ISBN: 1681990156
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Young housewife Daisy Harker’s world is upended when a blank spot in her memory and a reoccurring nightmare link her to an unsolved murder and a decades-old conspiracy Jim and Daisy Harker are a young, well-to-do couple in San Felice, California, and though childless they maintain the sort of domestic happiness that others can only aspire to. But a darkness exists at the outer edges of Daisy’s mind and she has no idea why it’s there. In a series of reoccurring nightmares she wanders a cemetery, eventually finding her own gravestone. According to the dream, December 2nd, 1955 is the day she died. Street smart but honorable, Stevens Pinata is a man with his own mysteries. An orphan left on a church doorstep as a child, he isn’t even certain of his ethnicity, let alone his goals in life. As a private investigator he works with bail bonds and quick shakedowns. But when a pretty young woman like Daisy Harker comes into his office with a crazy request to “find her lost day” he is intrigued. He is too decent to take advantage of a crazy woman, but Mr. Harker is a wealthy man and who is Pinata to turn down money? What unfolds is a masterpiece of suspense and one of the books that forever changed the domestic thriller. Millar’s razor sharp prose cuts a masterful plot and slashes at the racism, sexism, and entitlement endemic to an era otherwise celebrated for its prosperity.
Who Is a Stranger and What Should I Do?
Author: Linda Walvoord Girard
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 080759363X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Explains how to deal with strangers in public places, on the telephone, and in cars, emphasizing situations in which the best thing to do is run away or talk to another adult.
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 080759363X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Explains how to deal with strangers in public places, on the telephone, and in cars, emphasizing situations in which the best thing to do is run away or talk to another adult.
The Stranger in the Woods
Author: Michael Finkel
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1101911530
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The remarkable true story of a man who lived alone in the woods of Maine for 27 years, making this dream a reality—not out of anger at the world, but simply because he preferred to live on his own. “A meditation on solitude, wildness and survival.” —The Wall Street Journal In 1986, a shy and intelligent twenty-year-old named Christopher Knight left his home in Massachusetts, drove to Maine, and disappeared into the forest. He would not have a conversation with another human being until nearly three decades later, when he was arrested for stealing food. Living in a tent even through brutal winters, he had survived by his wits and courage, developing ingenious ways to store edibles and water, and to avoid freezing to death. He broke into nearby cottages for food, clothing, reading material, and other provisions, taking only what he needed but terrifying a community never able to solve the mysterious burglaries. Based on extensive interviews with Knight himself, this is a vividly detailed account of his secluded life—why did he leave? what did he learn?—as well as the challenges he has faced since returning to the world. It is a gripping story of survival that asks fundamental questions about solitude, community, and what makes a good life, and a deeply moving portrait of a man who was determined to live his own way, and succeeded.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1101911530
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The remarkable true story of a man who lived alone in the woods of Maine for 27 years, making this dream a reality—not out of anger at the world, but simply because he preferred to live on his own. “A meditation on solitude, wildness and survival.” —The Wall Street Journal In 1986, a shy and intelligent twenty-year-old named Christopher Knight left his home in Massachusetts, drove to Maine, and disappeared into the forest. He would not have a conversation with another human being until nearly three decades later, when he was arrested for stealing food. Living in a tent even through brutal winters, he had survived by his wits and courage, developing ingenious ways to store edibles and water, and to avoid freezing to death. He broke into nearby cottages for food, clothing, reading material, and other provisions, taking only what he needed but terrifying a community never able to solve the mysterious burglaries. Based on extensive interviews with Knight himself, this is a vividly detailed account of his secluded life—why did he leave? what did he learn?—as well as the challenges he has faced since returning to the world. It is a gripping story of survival that asks fundamental questions about solitude, community, and what makes a good life, and a deeply moving portrait of a man who was determined to live his own way, and succeeded.