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In this lyrical collection of personal essays, Lynne Golodner shares vivid visits to far-flung locations and insights on human nature, relationships and the journey to the self. Inviting the listener into her ten-year foray into the world of Orthodox Judaism—and her subsequent decision to leave the strictures of religion—Golodner writes about marriage and motherhood, divorce and single parenthood, and finding love again. She writes about the compelling ways nature calms her racing mind and invites listeners to experience and explore the living world as a grounding connection.

In this courageous and unflinching memoir, the author reveals her journey through unimaginable hardship, overcoming mental and physical abuse, military assault, and the collapse of multiple marriages. From a traumatic childhood marked by cruelty to the harsh realities of military life, she navigates a world of pain, shame, and betrayal. Her resilience is tested again and again as she confronts the brutal aftermath of assault and the emotional scars it leaves behind.

Author Denis Leveille, Ph.D. has lived an amazing, often challenging, life. He came to the United States at age ten speaking only French. Later, as a therapist, he became a pioneer in researching and counseling those with some of the most challenging psychological conditions such as incest and other sexual crimes. He has lost friends and students to suicide and murder. Yet through it all, Leveille has held love as our most important resource and gift. If we maintain the positives of being human, including our generosity and our validation of others, we can survive life's difficulties.

Life, Love, and a Hijacking: My Pan Am Memoir is an insightful, hilarious, sometimes seat-gripping look at the adventures of an ebullient flight attendant, who flew for the world’s most iconic airline, Pan Am. With the world at her fingertips, anything was possible... even the improbable. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the narration as Wendy Knecht recounts the experiences of her lifetime. Travel with Wendy as she transforms from naive, frizzy-haired college student into a wined-and-dined, weight-checked woman of the world.

Around the World in 274 Days. Have you ever dreamed of exploring the world, experiencing countless cultures, and seeing the breathtaking wonders each corner of the Earth holds? For one man, this dream became a reality when he embarked on a 274-day global adventure aboard Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas. From the white sand beaches in the Caribbean to the historic ruins of Europe, from the colorful marketplaces of Asia to the natural grandeur of Antarctica, this memoir captures both the excitement and introspection that come with such a life-changing experience.

Keep Kick’n is the remarkable story of Charles Gibson, a young man who rose from the tough streets of New Orleans’ Ninth Ward to a life defined by resilience and service. From serving honorably in Vietnam, to climbing the ranks of the Oakland Police Department and becoming Chief of Police, Gibson’s journey is one of determination and triumph.

De heftige, veelgelezen roman uit Frankrijk, winnaar van de Prix Femina en de Prix Goncourt des lycéens.Tussen haar zevende en haar veertiende werd Neige...