Author: Jeff Johnson
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1525550500
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
Every man faces struggles, but few talk about it, especially with their sons. Afraid to appear weak or vulnerable, fathers tend to keep their fears and uncertainties bottled up inside while projecting an image of strength and resilience. Meanwhile, they secretly self-medicate in all sorts of ways— alcohol, food, affairs, and gambling—with many of them inadvertently blowing up their marriage, their family, and even their career in the process. At a certain point, every father who is living such a life needs to ask himself a key question: what sort of legacy is this emotionally stunted approach to life leaving for his son? If fathers don’t teach their sons how to deal with their feelings, who will? And if fathers don’t take the time required to find emotional healing and positive coping skills for themselves, how can they help their boys when trouble strikes? Jeff Johnson found himself in exactly this situation when he was in his early forties. The president of a thriving family-owned company, by all outward appearances, he was a success. But inside, he was dying due to issues with depression, anxiety and ruminating. Jeff found himself unable to express how he was feeling, choosing to self-medicate, be dishonest, shut down and being unavailable emotionally. Sensing things were reaching a breaking point, he finally found the courage to come clean about what was going on. The result was a watershed of healing, forgiveness, and hope as he worked through his depression and dealt with his grief over how his hidden emotional struggles impacted his relationships with his wife and children. This book is the result of Jeff’s healing process. Though he doesn’t claim to be an expert, he offers his story and what he’s learned along the way to encourage and equip other fathers to deal with their emotional struggles in a positive way. Most importantly, he encourages fathers to share their story— their entire story, the good, the bad, and the ugly—with their sons to reassure them that it’s okay to admit they’re struggling. In fact, the worst thing they can do is try to hide it.
Hey Son, It’s Ok To Not Be Ok
Author: Jeff Johnson
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1525550500
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
Every man faces struggles, but few talk about it, especially with their sons. Afraid to appear weak or vulnerable, fathers tend to keep their fears and uncertainties bottled up inside while projecting an image of strength and resilience. Meanwhile, they secretly self-medicate in all sorts of ways— alcohol, food, affairs, and gambling—with many of them inadvertently blowing up their marriage, their family, and even their career in the process. At a certain point, every father who is living such a life needs to ask himself a key question: what sort of legacy is this emotionally stunted approach to life leaving for his son? If fathers don’t teach their sons how to deal with their feelings, who will? And if fathers don’t take the time required to find emotional healing and positive coping skills for themselves, how can they help their boys when trouble strikes? Jeff Johnson found himself in exactly this situation when he was in his early forties. The president of a thriving family-owned company, by all outward appearances, he was a success. But inside, he was dying due to issues with depression, anxiety and ruminating. Jeff found himself unable to express how he was feeling, choosing to self-medicate, be dishonest, shut down and being unavailable emotionally. Sensing things were reaching a breaking point, he finally found the courage to come clean about what was going on. The result was a watershed of healing, forgiveness, and hope as he worked through his depression and dealt with his grief over how his hidden emotional struggles impacted his relationships with his wife and children. This book is the result of Jeff’s healing process. Though he doesn’t claim to be an expert, he offers his story and what he’s learned along the way to encourage and equip other fathers to deal with their emotional struggles in a positive way. Most importantly, he encourages fathers to share their story— their entire story, the good, the bad, and the ugly—with their sons to reassure them that it’s okay to admit they’re struggling. In fact, the worst thing they can do is try to hide it.
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1525550500
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
Every man faces struggles, but few talk about it, especially with their sons. Afraid to appear weak or vulnerable, fathers tend to keep their fears and uncertainties bottled up inside while projecting an image of strength and resilience. Meanwhile, they secretly self-medicate in all sorts of ways— alcohol, food, affairs, and gambling—with many of them inadvertently blowing up their marriage, their family, and even their career in the process. At a certain point, every father who is living such a life needs to ask himself a key question: what sort of legacy is this emotionally stunted approach to life leaving for his son? If fathers don’t teach their sons how to deal with their feelings, who will? And if fathers don’t take the time required to find emotional healing and positive coping skills for themselves, how can they help their boys when trouble strikes? Jeff Johnson found himself in exactly this situation when he was in his early forties. The president of a thriving family-owned company, by all outward appearances, he was a success. But inside, he was dying due to issues with depression, anxiety and ruminating. Jeff found himself unable to express how he was feeling, choosing to self-medicate, be dishonest, shut down and being unavailable emotionally. Sensing things were reaching a breaking point, he finally found the courage to come clean about what was going on. The result was a watershed of healing, forgiveness, and hope as he worked through his depression and dealt with his grief over how his hidden emotional struggles impacted his relationships with his wife and children. This book is the result of Jeff’s healing process. Though he doesn’t claim to be an expert, he offers his story and what he’s learned along the way to encourage and equip other fathers to deal with their emotional struggles in a positive way. Most importantly, he encourages fathers to share their story— their entire story, the good, the bad, and the ugly—with their sons to reassure them that it’s okay to admit they’re struggling. In fact, the worst thing they can do is try to hide it.
Fetish
Author: Tara Moss
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504099192
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
“A woman partners with a cop to track a serial killer in this thriller that “marks the arrival of a bold new female voice for American crime-fiction fans” (Publishers Weekly). Makedde Vanderwall is a part-time model, a student of forensic psychology, and a bad-ass. She has to be. It’s the only way the six-foot blonde stunner is taken seriously in this world. When her best friend and fellow model is brutally murdered, Makedde is deadly serious about finding the killer. Detective Andy Flynn suspects the gruesome crime to be the work of a serial killer with a kink for killing young women. But that doesn’t keep Mak from doing her own sleuthing. Not only is Mak well-versed in the criminal mind, she grew up with a cop father in a household where homicide was dinnertime conversation. But when the psychopath targets Mak, suddenly getting her man—and keeping Detective Flynn at arm’s length—gets a lot more dangerous. “Makedde Vanderwall ranks up there as [a] contemporary Aussie literary icon.” —The Daily Telegraph “Mak is the female equivalent of Jack Reacher.” —Joanne Harris, New York Times–bestselling author of Chocolat
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504099192
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
“A woman partners with a cop to track a serial killer in this thriller that “marks the arrival of a bold new female voice for American crime-fiction fans” (Publishers Weekly). Makedde Vanderwall is a part-time model, a student of forensic psychology, and a bad-ass. She has to be. It’s the only way the six-foot blonde stunner is taken seriously in this world. When her best friend and fellow model is brutally murdered, Makedde is deadly serious about finding the killer. Detective Andy Flynn suspects the gruesome crime to be the work of a serial killer with a kink for killing young women. But that doesn’t keep Mak from doing her own sleuthing. Not only is Mak well-versed in the criminal mind, she grew up with a cop father in a household where homicide was dinnertime conversation. But when the psychopath targets Mak, suddenly getting her man—and keeping Detective Flynn at arm’s length—gets a lot more dangerous. “Makedde Vanderwall ranks up there as [a] contemporary Aussie literary icon.” —The Daily Telegraph “Mak is the female equivalent of Jack Reacher.” —Joanne Harris, New York Times–bestselling author of Chocolat
Talking With--
Author: Jane Martin
Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN: 9780573630217
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Eleven monologues for actresses.
Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN: 9780573630217
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Eleven monologues for actresses.
A TAINTED SECRET
Author: THARUN CHELLEY
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1490714235
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Michael is an average man in an average world. He has never had anything special happen in his life; however, he is happy with the situation he is in. Nonetheless, there is a series of events that leads to a moment that would shake his life forever. He is unable to be the same person he once was around the people he once called his close ones. A situation which leads him to seek therapy and have to try to improve his social situation. The culmination of events that take place in the English city of Leicester creates a gut-wrenching thrill, seen through the eyes of Michael himself. He is thrown by what he discovers, raising him to ask the question, did he really want to know?
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1490714235
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Michael is an average man in an average world. He has never had anything special happen in his life; however, he is happy with the situation he is in. Nonetheless, there is a series of events that leads to a moment that would shake his life forever. He is unable to be the same person he once was around the people he once called his close ones. A situation which leads him to seek therapy and have to try to improve his social situation. The culmination of events that take place in the English city of Leicester creates a gut-wrenching thrill, seen through the eyes of Michael himself. He is thrown by what he discovers, raising him to ask the question, did he really want to know?
The Secretary
Author: Zoe Lea
Publisher: Piatkus
ISBN: 0349422664
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
The teachers thought they knew her. They were wrong... 'Must read' Bella 'A brilliant thriller' Closer 'Gripping and powerful!' Lauren North 'An addictive page-turner' Samantha Tonge 'School run revenge at its best' Jacqueline Ward 'The end was a triumph, absolutely brilliant!' Rona Halsall When single mum Ruth has a brief fling with Rob, she's mortified to discover that he lied to her. He lied to her, because he's married. Worse still, he's the husband of Janine, head of the PTA at the primary school where Ruth works as secretary, and when the truth of their fling is discovered, Ruth suddenly has a lot of enemies at the school gates. Threatening texts begin to arrive, rumours abound and the staff room becomes hostile. But when it also starts to affect her son, a student at the school, Ruth realises you can do anything if you convince yourself it's for the sake of your child. Even murder. A page-turning and deeply compulsive psychological thriller about a school secretary and how dangerous it can be to make enemies at the school gates. For fans of Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty and The Rumour by Lesley Kara.
Publisher: Piatkus
ISBN: 0349422664
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
The teachers thought they knew her. They were wrong... 'Must read' Bella 'A brilliant thriller' Closer 'Gripping and powerful!' Lauren North 'An addictive page-turner' Samantha Tonge 'School run revenge at its best' Jacqueline Ward 'The end was a triumph, absolutely brilliant!' Rona Halsall When single mum Ruth has a brief fling with Rob, she's mortified to discover that he lied to her. He lied to her, because he's married. Worse still, he's the husband of Janine, head of the PTA at the primary school where Ruth works as secretary, and when the truth of their fling is discovered, Ruth suddenly has a lot of enemies at the school gates. Threatening texts begin to arrive, rumours abound and the staff room becomes hostile. But when it also starts to affect her son, a student at the school, Ruth realises you can do anything if you convince yourself it's for the sake of your child. Even murder. A page-turning and deeply compulsive psychological thriller about a school secretary and how dangerous it can be to make enemies at the school gates. For fans of Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty and The Rumour by Lesley Kara.
Forbidden
Author: Pauline Akatsa
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1664193413
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Jason loathes the idea of moving to Africa. All he can think about is it has wild animals and cannibals. However, he is left with no choice. His father is a missionary doctor and has accepted a post in Kikuyu, Kenya. When he and his father arrive at Kikuyu, he instantly loves the place more than he likes to admit. With his outgoing personality, he makes a lot of friends from the neighborhood and school. In one of his father’s church’s celebrations, he meets Paulina through his friend, Philip. Her exquisite beauty and grace captivates him. Paulina has been open about her attraction to him. Unfortunately, Paulina is duty-bound to follow an age-old custom which forbids her to engage in a romantic relationship with someone outside her culture. Is their love strong enough to weather the storms? Is Paulina being truthful about her other friendships? Follow Jason and Paulina as they fight for a love that is true but yet forbidden.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1664193413
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Jason loathes the idea of moving to Africa. All he can think about is it has wild animals and cannibals. However, he is left with no choice. His father is a missionary doctor and has accepted a post in Kikuyu, Kenya. When he and his father arrive at Kikuyu, he instantly loves the place more than he likes to admit. With his outgoing personality, he makes a lot of friends from the neighborhood and school. In one of his father’s church’s celebrations, he meets Paulina through his friend, Philip. Her exquisite beauty and grace captivates him. Paulina has been open about her attraction to him. Unfortunately, Paulina is duty-bound to follow an age-old custom which forbids her to engage in a romantic relationship with someone outside her culture. Is their love strong enough to weather the storms? Is Paulina being truthful about her other friendships? Follow Jason and Paulina as they fight for a love that is true but yet forbidden.
Blue
Author: Dugg J Daynes
Publisher: Fast-Print Publishing
ISBN: 1780357575
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
The mighty silverback gazed through his heavy brow with intelligent eyes. Lips tightly closed with an uncompromising pout. He just looked and breathed purposefully. It seemed clear to both that neither of them could make any further move without showing weakness, stalemate. Oakwood looked on, the King looked back... Follow Dr. Oakwood’s team for fifteen years as they help to save a species. Which in turn creates something that none of them could ever have dreamed of...
Publisher: Fast-Print Publishing
ISBN: 1780357575
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
The mighty silverback gazed through his heavy brow with intelligent eyes. Lips tightly closed with an uncompromising pout. He just looked and breathed purposefully. It seemed clear to both that neither of them could make any further move without showing weakness, stalemate. Oakwood looked on, the King looked back... Follow Dr. Oakwood’s team for fifteen years as they help to save a species. Which in turn creates something that none of them could ever have dreamed of...
Kallu & Allu
Author: Sumit Singh
Publisher: Idea Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The story Kallu and Allu revolves around two souls. Kallu and allu unfortunately they fall in love this story cover the struggle and problems they facing during their relationship and everything depends on destiny. The thing which is written in destiny will happen if it is not, no one can make it happen. Apart from all this the novel takes you to a fun ride fill from scarcity jokes, emotional incidents, twist and romance. This novel is unpredictable to the readers.
Publisher: Idea Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The story Kallu and Allu revolves around two souls. Kallu and allu unfortunately they fall in love this story cover the struggle and problems they facing during their relationship and everything depends on destiny. The thing which is written in destiny will happen if it is not, no one can make it happen. Apart from all this the novel takes you to a fun ride fill from scarcity jokes, emotional incidents, twist and romance. This novel is unpredictable to the readers.
Up the Park
Author: Richard D. Kutz
Publisher: First Books
ISBN: 1592997929
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
Hi! My name's Richard ... Dick, as my friends call me, Up The Park. In 1954-Chevy's largest engine was an inline six cylinder and kids had to dance to their parent's music. But ... that was all about to change-real fast. Come on along with my friends and me into the exciting 1950's, 60's n' "rock n' roll," Up The Park. A time when Chevy's grew to 409 H.P. and your feet just jumped and jived to a beat. Join a group of kids who mature while working out day to day life experiences together, through team sports and a strong camaraderie, ultimately becoming fine young adults. Experience or relive a first kiss, first date, passing your drivers exam, first car ... oh-I'll never smoke another cigarette! Who hasn't encountered-a bully, perhaps a little prejudice or a few heart throbs-oh how I wish she would look at me the way I look at her. Most of all, and don't forget, "don't, don't ever go with strangers!" There are lots of sports, fun and games. You'll like the park, the guys, the girls, the block parties, romper day, the corner candy store and have lots of fun. Why ... you just might even find the missing pieces to your puzzle. Hope to see ya' ... Up The Park. Best wishes, Richard D. Kutz
Publisher: First Books
ISBN: 1592997929
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
Hi! My name's Richard ... Dick, as my friends call me, Up The Park. In 1954-Chevy's largest engine was an inline six cylinder and kids had to dance to their parent's music. But ... that was all about to change-real fast. Come on along with my friends and me into the exciting 1950's, 60's n' "rock n' roll," Up The Park. A time when Chevy's grew to 409 H.P. and your feet just jumped and jived to a beat. Join a group of kids who mature while working out day to day life experiences together, through team sports and a strong camaraderie, ultimately becoming fine young adults. Experience or relive a first kiss, first date, passing your drivers exam, first car ... oh-I'll never smoke another cigarette! Who hasn't encountered-a bully, perhaps a little prejudice or a few heart throbs-oh how I wish she would look at me the way I look at her. Most of all, and don't forget, "don't, don't ever go with strangers!" There are lots of sports, fun and games. You'll like the park, the guys, the girls, the block parties, romper day, the corner candy store and have lots of fun. Why ... you just might even find the missing pieces to your puzzle. Hope to see ya' ... Up The Park. Best wishes, Richard D. Kutz
No More Faking Fine
Author: Esther Fleece Allen
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310344778
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Scripture reveals a God who meets us where we are, not where we pretend to be. No More Faking Fine is your invitation to get honest with God through the life-giving language of lament. If you've ever been given empty clichés during challenging times, you know how painful it is to be misunderstood by well-meaning people. When life hurts, we often feel pressure--from others and ourselves--to keep it together, suck it up, or pray it away. But Scripture reveals a God who lovingly invites us to give honest voice to our emotions when life hits hard. For most of her life, Esther Fleece Allen believed she could bypass the painful emotions of her broken past by shutting them down altogether. She was known as an achiever and an overcomer on the fast track to success. But in silencing her pain, she robbed herself of the opportunity to be healed. Maybe you've done the same. Esther's journey into healing began when she discovered that God has given us a real-world way to deal with raw emotions and an alternative to the coping mechanisms that end up causing more pain. It's called lament--the gut-level, honest prayer that God never ignores, never silences, and never wastes. No More Faking Fine is your permission to lament, taking you on a journey down the unexpected pathway to true intimacy with God. Drawing from careful biblical study and hard-won insight, Esther reveals how to use God's own language to come closer to him as he leads us through our pain to the light on the other side, teaching you that: We are robbing ourselves of a divine mystery and a divine intimacy when we pretend to have it all together God does not expect us to be perfect; instead, he meets us where we are There is hope beyond your heartache, disappointment, and grief Like Esther, you'll soon find that when one person stops faking fine, it gives everyone else permission to do the same.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310344778
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Scripture reveals a God who meets us where we are, not where we pretend to be. No More Faking Fine is your invitation to get honest with God through the life-giving language of lament. If you've ever been given empty clichés during challenging times, you know how painful it is to be misunderstood by well-meaning people. When life hurts, we often feel pressure--from others and ourselves--to keep it together, suck it up, or pray it away. But Scripture reveals a God who lovingly invites us to give honest voice to our emotions when life hits hard. For most of her life, Esther Fleece Allen believed she could bypass the painful emotions of her broken past by shutting them down altogether. She was known as an achiever and an overcomer on the fast track to success. But in silencing her pain, she robbed herself of the opportunity to be healed. Maybe you've done the same. Esther's journey into healing began when she discovered that God has given us a real-world way to deal with raw emotions and an alternative to the coping mechanisms that end up causing more pain. It's called lament--the gut-level, honest prayer that God never ignores, never silences, and never wastes. No More Faking Fine is your permission to lament, taking you on a journey down the unexpected pathway to true intimacy with God. Drawing from careful biblical study and hard-won insight, Esther reveals how to use God's own language to come closer to him as he leads us through our pain to the light on the other side, teaching you that: We are robbing ourselves of a divine mystery and a divine intimacy when we pretend to have it all together God does not expect us to be perfect; instead, he meets us where we are There is hope beyond your heartache, disappointment, and grief Like Esther, you'll soon find that when one person stops faking fine, it gives everyone else permission to do the same.