Author: Ellen Compton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781938480928
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
We always have a choice. We can resist the darkness, cowering and suffering, avoidingand reviling. Or we can embrace it. Because, my friends, many exceptional and meaningful things happen in the dark. There are unfathomable experiences in this life that attempt to take us out; that torment us with our too-much-ness and our not-enough-ness. These raw words are guidance for spiritual mavericks who are done with fitting in, and are ready to live authentically. Even if you've always played the game, or you haven't and you've been punished, corrected, and sanitized by others for being real, you can find joy in the mess, and live free from the social gauntlet. Certainty is an immaturely constructed sentiment or stance that allows humans to bypass or mitigate discomfort. It's an illusion that helps us feel safe. So, I cannot promise you certain outcomes. All I can do is share my own stories and hope that this witty and vulnerable book will leave you ... ... feeling encouraged to love the parts of yourself that have been labeled "hard to love." ... with increased confidence in and appreciation for who you were made to be. ... with a sense of solidarity that you are not alone in your story. ... more able to hold space for yourself and your people in times of joy and loss. ... with tips for navigating the process of growing in self-awareness and wholeness. ... better prepared to resist social pressure and embrace what it means to be fully human.
Good Things Happen in the Dark
Author: Ellen Compton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781938480928
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
We always have a choice. We can resist the darkness, cowering and suffering, avoidingand reviling. Or we can embrace it. Because, my friends, many exceptional and meaningful things happen in the dark. There are unfathomable experiences in this life that attempt to take us out; that torment us with our too-much-ness and our not-enough-ness. These raw words are guidance for spiritual mavericks who are done with fitting in, and are ready to live authentically. Even if you've always played the game, or you haven't and you've been punished, corrected, and sanitized by others for being real, you can find joy in the mess, and live free from the social gauntlet. Certainty is an immaturely constructed sentiment or stance that allows humans to bypass or mitigate discomfort. It's an illusion that helps us feel safe. So, I cannot promise you certain outcomes. All I can do is share my own stories and hope that this witty and vulnerable book will leave you ... ... feeling encouraged to love the parts of yourself that have been labeled "hard to love." ... with increased confidence in and appreciation for who you were made to be. ... with a sense of solidarity that you are not alone in your story. ... more able to hold space for yourself and your people in times of joy and loss. ... with tips for navigating the process of growing in self-awareness and wholeness. ... better prepared to resist social pressure and embrace what it means to be fully human.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781938480928
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
We always have a choice. We can resist the darkness, cowering and suffering, avoidingand reviling. Or we can embrace it. Because, my friends, many exceptional and meaningful things happen in the dark. There are unfathomable experiences in this life that attempt to take us out; that torment us with our too-much-ness and our not-enough-ness. These raw words are guidance for spiritual mavericks who are done with fitting in, and are ready to live authentically. Even if you've always played the game, or you haven't and you've been punished, corrected, and sanitized by others for being real, you can find joy in the mess, and live free from the social gauntlet. Certainty is an immaturely constructed sentiment or stance that allows humans to bypass or mitigate discomfort. It's an illusion that helps us feel safe. So, I cannot promise you certain outcomes. All I can do is share my own stories and hope that this witty and vulnerable book will leave you ... ... feeling encouraged to love the parts of yourself that have been labeled "hard to love." ... with increased confidence in and appreciation for who you were made to be. ... with a sense of solidarity that you are not alone in your story. ... more able to hold space for yourself and your people in times of joy and loss. ... with tips for navigating the process of growing in self-awareness and wholeness. ... better prepared to resist social pressure and embrace what it means to be fully human.
Things We Do in the Dark
Author: Jennifer Hillier
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 1250763177
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
"Propulsive and chilling." --People Magazine "An intoxicating thrill ride. Hillier jams her foot on the accelerator and never lets up." --New York Times Book Review Things We Do in the Dark is a brilliant new thriller from Jennifer Hillier, the award-winning author of the breakout novels Little Secrets and Jar of Hearts. Paris Peralta is suspected of killing her celebrity husband, and her long-hidden past now threatens to destroy her future. When Paris Peralta is arrested in her own bathroom—covered in blood, holding a straight razor, her celebrity husband dead in the bathtub behind her—she knows she'll be charged with murder. But as bad as this looks, it's not what worries her the most. With the unwanted media attention now surrounding her, it's only a matter of time before someone from her long hidden past recognizes her and destroys the new life she's worked so hard to build, along with any chance of a future. Twenty-five years earlier, Ruby Reyes, known as the Ice Queen, was convicted of a similar murder in a trial that riveted Canada in the early nineties. Reyes knows who Paris really is, and when she's unexpectedly released from prison, she threatens to expose all of Paris's secrets. Left with no other choice, Paris must finally confront the dark past she escaped, once and for all. Because the only thing worse than a murder charge are two murder charges.
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 1250763177
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
"Propulsive and chilling." --People Magazine "An intoxicating thrill ride. Hillier jams her foot on the accelerator and never lets up." --New York Times Book Review Things We Do in the Dark is a brilliant new thriller from Jennifer Hillier, the award-winning author of the breakout novels Little Secrets and Jar of Hearts. Paris Peralta is suspected of killing her celebrity husband, and her long-hidden past now threatens to destroy her future. When Paris Peralta is arrested in her own bathroom—covered in blood, holding a straight razor, her celebrity husband dead in the bathtub behind her—she knows she'll be charged with murder. But as bad as this looks, it's not what worries her the most. With the unwanted media attention now surrounding her, it's only a matter of time before someone from her long hidden past recognizes her and destroys the new life she's worked so hard to build, along with any chance of a future. Twenty-five years earlier, Ruby Reyes, known as the Ice Queen, was convicted of a similar murder in a trial that riveted Canada in the early nineties. Reyes knows who Paris really is, and when she's unexpectedly released from prison, she threatens to expose all of Paris's secrets. Left with no other choice, Paris must finally confront the dark past she escaped, once and for all. Because the only thing worse than a murder charge are two murder charges.
Learning to Walk in the Dark
Author: Barbara Brown Taylor
Publisher: Canterbury Press
ISBN: 1848256175
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
In this long awaited follow-up to the best-selling An Altar in the World, Barbara Brown Taylor explores ‘the treasures of darkness’ that the Bible speaks about. What can we learn about the ways of God when we cannot see the way ahead, are lost, alone, frightened, not in control or when the world around us seems to have descended into darkness?
Publisher: Canterbury Press
ISBN: 1848256175
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
In this long awaited follow-up to the best-selling An Altar in the World, Barbara Brown Taylor explores ‘the treasures of darkness’ that the Bible speaks about. What can we learn about the ways of God when we cannot see the way ahead, are lost, alone, frightened, not in control or when the world around us seems to have descended into darkness?
When Good Things Happen to Bad Boys
Author: Lori Foster
Publisher: Kensington Books
ISBN: 0758218273
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
"You know what happens when bad boys get what they wish for? Everything ... New York Times Bestselling Author Lori Foster Playing Doctor Attitude makes a huge difference in bed. It could be Axel Dean's motto. The sexy physician likes his women with sensual moxie, and Libby Preston definitely seems to fit that bill. There's that naughty grin. That hot bod. Her eager kisses and cheeky insults. Her ... admitted virginity. Whoa. Okay, cue cold shower. Axel may not be an honorable man, but he has his limits. Except Libby won't take no for an answer. She's determined to have someone show her what she's been missing, and suddenly, Axel can't bear to think of Libby playing doctor with anyone else ... USA Today Bestselling Author Erin McCarthy The Lady of the Lake Pro baseball player Dylan Diaz is pretty sure he's going to hell. When you rescue a drowning woman from a lake your first thought should be, "Are you okay?" not, "Can I make mad, passionate love to you?" But the minute sputtering kindergarten teacher Violet Caruthers is on Dylan's boat, that's all he can think about. Maybe it's the potent combo of a nun's personality inside a stripper's body. Maybe it's the way she drives him crazy with desire and laughter. Or maybe, Dylan's finally found what's been missing in his life, and he's not about to let go ..."--
Publisher: Kensington Books
ISBN: 0758218273
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
"You know what happens when bad boys get what they wish for? Everything ... New York Times Bestselling Author Lori Foster Playing Doctor Attitude makes a huge difference in bed. It could be Axel Dean's motto. The sexy physician likes his women with sensual moxie, and Libby Preston definitely seems to fit that bill. There's that naughty grin. That hot bod. Her eager kisses and cheeky insults. Her ... admitted virginity. Whoa. Okay, cue cold shower. Axel may not be an honorable man, but he has his limits. Except Libby won't take no for an answer. She's determined to have someone show her what she's been missing, and suddenly, Axel can't bear to think of Libby playing doctor with anyone else ... USA Today Bestselling Author Erin McCarthy The Lady of the Lake Pro baseball player Dylan Diaz is pretty sure he's going to hell. When you rescue a drowning woman from a lake your first thought should be, "Are you okay?" not, "Can I make mad, passionate love to you?" But the minute sputtering kindergarten teacher Violet Caruthers is on Dylan's boat, that's all he can think about. Maybe it's the potent combo of a nun's personality inside a stripper's body. Maybe it's the way she drives him crazy with desire and laughter. Or maybe, Dylan's finally found what's been missing in his life, and he's not about to let go ..."--
When Bad Things Happen to Good People
Author: Harold S. Kushner
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 0805241930
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Offers an inspirational and compassionate approach to understanding the problems of life, and argues that we should continue to believe in God's fairness.
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 0805241930
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Offers an inspirational and compassionate approach to understanding the problems of life, and argues that we should continue to believe in God's fairness.
Good Things Happen to People You Hate
Author: Rebecca Fishbein
Publisher: William Morrow
ISBN: 9780062889980
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Former Senior Editor for Gothamist Rebecca Fishbein’s adult life has been a dramatic reflection of New York media itself—constantly evolving in unexpected ways and seemingly always on the edge of disaster. In short, Rebecca has seen it all—from 3 bedbug infestations, to being fired, to being yelled at while working at American Apparel, to losing all her stuff in a freak fire, to being bullied online by angry Taylor Swift fans. But the real humor and meat of the collection come from Rebecca's unwavering honesty and unflinching examination of her struggles with alcohol, anxiety, depression, compulsive lying, female beauty standards, and a slew of failed cowoker/roommate/friend semi-relationships are dark, insightful, and hilarious. As Jia Tolentino commented, the era of the personal essay ended with the election—this is not your grandmother's millennial essay collection. Rebecca’s writing is relatable without being preachy and conveys a message of resilience by example, not by moral. Readers will recognize the world they themselves see—a disastrous president and a scary socioeconomic landscape—in Becca’s writing and find comfort in her humor and a snarky but incisive friend in her writing.
Publisher: William Morrow
ISBN: 9780062889980
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Former Senior Editor for Gothamist Rebecca Fishbein’s adult life has been a dramatic reflection of New York media itself—constantly evolving in unexpected ways and seemingly always on the edge of disaster. In short, Rebecca has seen it all—from 3 bedbug infestations, to being fired, to being yelled at while working at American Apparel, to losing all her stuff in a freak fire, to being bullied online by angry Taylor Swift fans. But the real humor and meat of the collection come from Rebecca's unwavering honesty and unflinching examination of her struggles with alcohol, anxiety, depression, compulsive lying, female beauty standards, and a slew of failed cowoker/roommate/friend semi-relationships are dark, insightful, and hilarious. As Jia Tolentino commented, the era of the personal essay ended with the election—this is not your grandmother's millennial essay collection. Rebecca’s writing is relatable without being preachy and conveys a message of resilience by example, not by moral. Readers will recognize the world they themselves see—a disastrous president and a scary socioeconomic landscape—in Becca’s writing and find comfort in her humor and a snarky but incisive friend in her writing.
Sometimes Bad Things Happen
Author: Ellen B. Jackson
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 9780761328100
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Mentions some of the bad things that happen in the world and presents some positive ways to respond to them.
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 9780761328100
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Mentions some of the bad things that happen in the world and presents some positive ways to respond to them.
Older Sis and Younger Sis
Author: Donna L. Ferguson
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
"Are you having fun?" Older Sis asked Younger Sis. Younger Sis was used to hearing this question. Older Sis would ask it whenever they went somewhere together. "I'm having fun," Younger Sis would always reply. "Are you having fun?" "I'm having fun if you're having fun!" Older Sis would say. Older Sis and Younger Sis is a true story of two sisters who were more like best friends than sisters. Join them as they journey across a wide ocean, traveling from their home in England to their new home in America. Then follow along as they embark on a journey of a different kind: a journey with God. For Younger Sis, this journey began when she was just a year and a half old. Then when she was eight, she met the Lord Jesus Christ, who would change her life forever. This journey would not carry her across a wide ocean to a new home in America. This journey would take her along a path to knowing and loving God and, one day, to her new forever home with him in heaven. Read the story of Older Sis and Younger Sis and find out how you can go there, too!
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
"Are you having fun?" Older Sis asked Younger Sis. Younger Sis was used to hearing this question. Older Sis would ask it whenever they went somewhere together. "I'm having fun," Younger Sis would always reply. "Are you having fun?" "I'm having fun if you're having fun!" Older Sis would say. Older Sis and Younger Sis is a true story of two sisters who were more like best friends than sisters. Join them as they journey across a wide ocean, traveling from their home in England to their new home in America. Then follow along as they embark on a journey of a different kind: a journey with God. For Younger Sis, this journey began when she was just a year and a half old. Then when she was eight, she met the Lord Jesus Christ, who would change her life forever. This journey would not carry her across a wide ocean to a new home in America. This journey would take her along a path to knowing and loving God and, one day, to her new forever home with him in heaven. Read the story of Older Sis and Younger Sis and find out how you can go there, too!
The Dark Womb
Author: Karen O'Donnell
Publisher: SCM Press
ISBN: 0334060958
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
The experience of reproductive loss raises a series of profoundly theological questions: how can God have a plan for my life? Why didn’t God answer my prayers? How can I have hope after such an experience? Who am I after such a loss? Sadly, these are questions that, along with reproductive loss, have largely been ignored in theology. Karen O’Donnell tackles these questions head on, drawing on her own experiences of repeated reproductive loss as she re-conceives theology from the perspective of the miscarrying person. Offering a fresh, original, and creative approach to theology, O’Donnell explores the complexity of the miscarrying body and its potential for theological revelation. She offers a re-conception of theologies of providence, prayer, hope, and the body as she reimagines theology out of these messy origins. This book is for those who have experiences such losses and those who minister to them. But it is also for all those who want to encounter a creative and imaginative approach to theology and the life of faith in our messy, complex world.
Publisher: SCM Press
ISBN: 0334060958
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
The experience of reproductive loss raises a series of profoundly theological questions: how can God have a plan for my life? Why didn’t God answer my prayers? How can I have hope after such an experience? Who am I after such a loss? Sadly, these are questions that, along with reproductive loss, have largely been ignored in theology. Karen O’Donnell tackles these questions head on, drawing on her own experiences of repeated reproductive loss as she re-conceives theology from the perspective of the miscarrying person. Offering a fresh, original, and creative approach to theology, O’Donnell explores the complexity of the miscarrying body and its potential for theological revelation. She offers a re-conception of theologies of providence, prayer, hope, and the body as she reimagines theology out of these messy origins. This book is for those who have experiences such losses and those who minister to them. But it is also for all those who want to encounter a creative and imaginative approach to theology and the life of faith in our messy, complex world.
Dark Dreams
Author: Patsy McClendon McDonald
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462835279
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
Miracles do happen. Miracles happen every day. There are such things, as we all have a Savior and there is salvation for each and every one of us. A spiritual blessing comes to and for everyone in different ways. There is a place and time for everyone and every thing. You will know when your time has come. As Darkness comes and the daylight leaves, anyone can be in a dark dream. Can Patsy make it through this dark dream? Will the Savior come in time? Dark Dreams is a true story and tells an amazing story of the authors journey through a hard time. Patsys easy-to-read lines and conversational tone takes you deep into her world, and will give a deep spiritual uplift. It will give you comfort spiritually, physically and emotionally.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462835279
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
Miracles do happen. Miracles happen every day. There are such things, as we all have a Savior and there is salvation for each and every one of us. A spiritual blessing comes to and for everyone in different ways. There is a place and time for everyone and every thing. You will know when your time has come. As Darkness comes and the daylight leaves, anyone can be in a dark dream. Can Patsy make it through this dark dream? Will the Savior come in time? Dark Dreams is a true story and tells an amazing story of the authors journey through a hard time. Patsys easy-to-read lines and conversational tone takes you deep into her world, and will give a deep spiritual uplift. It will give you comfort spiritually, physically and emotionally.