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"Klara -- who's always thought of herself as a little different, a sneaker in a world full of kitten heels and polished boots -- is feeling a disconnect these days. She has type 1 diabetes, currently works in a dead-end job, and is in desperate need of a change. When her dad falls ill, Klara begrudgingly agrees to help run his small construction company while he recovers, even though it means moving back home and pushing the boundaries of her comfort...
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"Pacific Hills, California: Gated communities, ocean views, well-tended lawns, serene pools, and now the new home of the Shah family. For the Shah parents, who came to America twenty years earlier with little more than an education and their new marriage, this move represents the culmination of years of hard work and dreaming. For their children, born and raised in America, success is not so simple. For the most part, these differences among the five...
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"A winning debut novel about a young teenage girl in Jamaica determined to bake her way out of her dysfunctional family and into the opportunity of a lifetime."
Pumkin Patterson is a thirteen-year-old girl living in a tiny two-room house in Kingston, Jamaica, with her grandmother (who wants to improve the family's social standing), her Aunt Sophie (who dreams of a new life in Paris for her and Pumkin), and her mother Paulette (who's rarely home).When...
7) Thorn tree
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"Now in his late-sixties, Daniel lives in quiet anonymity in a converted guest cottage in the Hollywood Hills. A legendary artist, he's known for one seminal work-Thorn Tree-a hulking, welded, scrap metal sculpture that he built in the Mojave desert in the 1970s. The work emerged from tragedy, but building it kept Daniel alive and catapulted him to brief, reluctant fame in the art world. Daniel is neighbors with Celia, a charismatic but fragile actress....
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This book is for those dealing with any problem that seems to be constantly repeating or those that are simply looking for a great read. People deal with several issues and never seem to find a solution. This book is designed to provide you with answers and point you in the direction of more answers. With heavy thought, analysis and prayer, this book contains revelations and insights that can be life changing. Along with the recommended content from...
10) Supera tus conflictos de pareja y revive el amor: Consejos prácticos para fortalecer tu relación
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¿Estás pasando por problemas en tu relación y no sabes cómo resolverlos? No te preocupes, este libro está diseñado para ayudarte a superar los desafíos que puedan estar afectando tu relación de pareja. "Superar problemas de pareja" es una guía práctica y efectiva para ayudarte a identificar las raíces de tus problemas, aprender técnicas para mejorar la comunicación y la empatía, y descubrir cómo resolver conflictos de manera constructiva....
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Sometimes fatherhood can be a complicated experience. You plan for it to go a certain way, but it doesn't turn out the way you want or planned for. This book gives you a variety of stories from fathers that went through struggles personally, with co-parents, and from other people. I talk about having my family split up by a controlling church. This book also covers issues about the broken family court and child support system.
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In the spirit of Conscious Uncoupling comes a guide for a child-centered approach to parenting after divorce-known as nesting-that will change what it looks like to move forward as a family after a marriage ends.
Research suggests when a couple separates, children suffer the most, as they're typically shuttled back and forth between two different homes. When Beth Behrendt and her husband divorced, she found a better way: She gave her children custody...
13) Guía S.O.S para Lidiar con Padres Tóxicos o Inmaduros: Cómo Tratar con Padres Tóxicos, Narcisistas o
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¿A tu corta edad te has convertido en la persona más madura de tu hogar? ¿A menudo buscas en otro lado apoyo emocional porque no puedes recurrir a tus padres? ¿Tu casa ya no se siente como un lugar seguro y feliz? Entonces sigue leyendo… "La infancia es la época en la que cada ser humano debería tener el derecho a ser completamente feliz". - Anónimo Ser madre o padre definitivamente no es una tarea fácil. A pesar de ello, las madres y los...
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"Kristine S. Ervin was just eight years old when her mother, Kathy Sue Engle, was abducted from an Oklahoma mall parking lot and violently murdered in an oil field. First, there was grief. Then the desire to know: what happened to her, what she felt in her last terrible moments, and all she was before these acts of violence defined her life. In her mother's absence, Ervin tries to reconstruct a woman she can never fully grasp--from her own memory,...
15) Juneteenth is
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"This book is an ode to the history of the Black community in the United States, a tribute to Black joy, and a portrait of familial love"--
A girl contemplates what Juneteenth means to her, her family, and her community.
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BY READING THIS BOOK, THE HOPE IS THREEFOLD:
that Adult Children of Divorce will feel heard and validated about the true ravages of divorce in their lives;
that their parents will feel enlightened about the unseen
realities of divorce on their children, even decades later;
and that these two estranged generations will reconcile.
Through hundreds of hours of interviews and countless stories of the impact of divorce on Adult Children of Divorce...
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None of us were raised by perfect mothers nor can we ourselves be perfect parents. But some mothers sure do know how to ruin a life, well almost. I say almost because, although my mother's parenting left severe damage in its path and, regrettably, and inevitably, shaped some of the decisions I made, I am grateful to have realized the issues I was facing.
So, I now have the opportunity to properly address those issues, to minimize the impact on...
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"She called me TETCHED" is the non-fairy tale of a matriarch with no equal. "Mamaw" as many called her, lived a colorful life spanning nearly a century. She survived multiple wars, the Great Depression, and her own personal demons. Her love, humor and blunt hillbilly talk endeared her to all. Her life is examined in love, awe and as cleanly as possible! This "Tetched" one, meaning "touched in the head" reminds all that virgin ears need not apply....
19) Can a Woman Submit in the 21st Century? Unveiling Submission's Role: A Christian Perspective Include
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Embark on a journey of empowerment and self-discovery with "Can A Woman Submit in the 21st Century?" In this captivating guide, Joan Roberts, a seasoned mediator and relationship mentor, reveals the hidden gems within the complex landscape of submission. Delve into the heart of modern relationships as you navigate through the stages of submission, understanding its diverse motivations, and embracing its empowering benefits.Discover a fresh perspective...
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This story is from a Black and Queer Female who identifies with the "Me" pronoun will cause you to brace yourself as raw and wild recollections metered with a touch of humor are delivered on every page. This memoir presents an unflinching look at the appalling behavior of the people behind pulpits, the often-hidden acts of parenting, the consequences of misbehaving adults left alone with children, and the many ways you can destroy a child's self-image,...
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