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"Sarah Sentilles relationship with God was not a casual one. When it began to unravel she was in the ordination process to become an Episcopal priest. She was a youth minister at a church in a suburb of Boston and a doctoral student in theology at Harvard. You might say they were engaged and that the wedding was all planned- the church reserved, the menu chosen, the flowers arranged. Calling it off would be more than a little awkward. But in fact,...
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"From her years as a presidential press secretary to her debates with colleagues on Fox News' The Five, Dana Perino reveals the lessons she's learned that have guided her through life, including stories from behind the scenes at the White House with President George W. Bush that the cameras never captured. Thoughtful, inspiring and often surprising, AND THE GOOD NEWS IS ... traces Dana's unlikely journey through politics, the White House, and television....
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The Journal Keeper is the open-hearted and unflinchingly honest memoir of six years in writer Phyllis Theroux's life. As she ages into her sixties, Theroux uses regular journal entries to reflect on the void left by the passing of her remarkable mother and the thrill of allowing a new source of joy into her life. A natural storyteller, Theroux slips her arm companionably into yours, like an old friend going for a stroll. But Theroux's stride is long...
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Lying Down with Dogs is a series of interrelated essays about the years Caradine spent starting and running Other Mothers Animal Rescue. As in any worthwhile endeavor, life has a way of intervening and she includes some of those non-animal adventures in her tale as it is all a part of the larger Other Mothers saga. From rescuing kittens under a house to finding a farm sanctuary that would take in a pig, from birthing puppies to cats in the freezer,...
5) The Bus Trip
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In the heart-wrenching memoir, The Bus Trip, a mother revisits the poignant journey of love, strength, and indomitable spirit as she navigates the most devastating loss of her life – the passing of her vibrant daughter, Susu. From the exuberant days of Susu's childhood, filled with laughter, teenager years filled happiness and togetherness, college years and blossoming into a young adult with a future so bright, the incredible bond of a mother...
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Follow the journey of a Khmer woman who, as a young girl, faced unending obstacles in order to survive. She saved her family from almost certain death as they escaped the Khmer Rouge regime and traveled to the Thailand border. She managed to keep her family together as a unit until they were able to seek refuge in the Philippines out of harm’s way. Eight months later, she led her family to the States where they settled in Chelsea, Massachusetts....
7) He Was There
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Japanese art expert Megan Michiko O'Malley has many talents, but seduction isn't one of them. Yet after meeting a sexy stranger at a wedding, not only does she have an impromptu romp in the upstairs bedroom, but it's the most sensual sex she's ever had.
Meg might have slipped out of Rick Sokol's bed without leaving her real name or phone number, but that won't stop him from finding her. He isn't one of the best private investigators for nothing....
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Spiritual Experiences is a compilation of stories where God revealed himself to the author. She experiences many miracles including a vision of Jesus, has a conversation with an angel, and witnesses the power and protection of the holy spirit. Each story describes how God changes her life and acts as a healer and comforter. The author is profoundly honest about her walk with God, her separation from spiritual foundations, and her ultimate redemption...
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Embark on a captivating journey across America in 'Those Several Summers,' where scenic landscapes and cultural experiences set the backdrop for a woman in her 40s torn between desire for change and fear of risk. This gripping narrative takes you from enchanting sites in Oregon and Canada to the familiar setting of southern New Jersey, exploring the complexities of family relationships, love, and choices.
At the heart of the story is a compelling...
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Eleanor of Aquitaine is intelligent and beautiful, her immense wealth desired by kings. Her father's dying wish places the young heiress under the guardianship of King Louis VI of France, who marries her to his monkish son. The pious French Court considers her education and intellect shameful. She is accused of emulating men, regarded as her betters. It is emphasised she is there to breed, look decorative, and keep her eloquent mouth shut.
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Who would have thought that growing up could be such fun? Especially in a village where you knew everyone, and we all looked out for each other. It appears with today's hardships and crime that the fifties were the best years to be alive. It was safe to walk about the streets, even as a five-year-old at school. The pace of life was a lot slower and more genteel. Not so many cars were on the roads, and jobs were easy to change if you didn't like the...
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What impossibly big dream or impossibly big failure is God calling you to take a journey circling around the promise and to fail better?
Sharing inspiring human experiences from her own journey to fail better in prison, Anmy Tran will help you uncover your heart's deepest desires and God-given promises and unbridle them through the kind of audacious communication that God delights to give you the desire of your heart.
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Nationally syndicated columnist Rheta Grimsley Johnson, winner of the Ernie Pyle Award for human interest reporting, turns her sharp eye on herself in this frank, exhilarating, wise, poignant, and brave memoir. Her territory ranges from childhood memories of ritual pre-interstate trips in the family station wagon to visit foot-washing Baptist relatives to young-girl fixations on the Barbie dolls of the title, from the simultaneous exuberance and proto-feminist...
14) A Girl's Memoir
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If you are looking to learn more about perspective then this is the book for you. It shows the point of view of life through a young girl. A lot of people do not like to hear the truth so she decides to tell it anyway. You may begin to question yourself the further you get into the story. Some things may even sound familiar or seem relatable. Being both sympathetic and an empath is a gift and a curse and you will learn more about that. The truth did...
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My book is to help people from day to day after the effect of going through tragic situations, because so much is going on in this world.
This book is about everyday life and its challenges but if you can trust the Lord like I had to do with everyday challenges both good and bad, God will turn them into a triumph.
That is what this book is all about. I lost my son, I missed my husband for two years, but God TURNED them into triumph for me.
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Rosie was born loving horses and has pursued many disciplines in the horse world-breeding, showing, teaching, endurance racing, driving, camping, and trail riding wherever she can. Any ride on a horse is an adventure, and most folks can only dream about the places she has seen from the back of her horse. As an ICU nurse, getting away on her horse is a great escape.
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Get the Summary of Frank McCourt's Teacher Man in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Teacher Man" recounts Frank McCourt's thirty-year teaching career in New York City high schools, beginning with his first job at McKee Vocational and Technical High School on Staten Island in 1958. McCourt, an Irish immigrant, faced challenges such as scarce resources, budget constraints, and the need to assert authority in the classroom....
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On April 27, 2011, just days after learning of their pregnancy, B. J. Hollars, his wife, and their future son endured the onslaught of an EF-4 tornado. There, while huddled in a bathtub in their Alabama home, mortality flashed before their eyes. With the last of his computer battery, Hollars began recounting the experience, and would continue to do so in the following years, writing his way out of one disaster only to find himself caught up in another....
19) Milestone
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Join Hugh on his hilarious adventures in the UK haulage industry in the 1970s and 80s. From securing his truck license on a disused airfield to traversing the country on colourful escapades, Hugh recounts rollicking tales with unforgettable characters.
We follow Hugh through a whirlwind of trucking jobs, from the docks of Watchet to the remotest corners of Scotland. Laugh along as he fumbles his way as a rookie and gains wisdom from wizened veterans....
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“Life in a Marital Institution” is a look inside the manic marriage of opposites, from the winning point of view of the husband.
The marriage memoir, from Elizabeth Gilbert's “Committed to Isabel” Gillies's “It Happens Every Day”, has been a balm to beleaguered wives everywhere. But who speaks for the husbands, and tells you what you never get to hear from your girlfriends? In this sharp, funny, poignant glimpse into a very unusual marriage,...
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