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The Scars Beneath Me, is not just any book, this book is about a child who was born hopeless to this world, waking up to fight for her life, this book is also about how this little girl grew up in adopted house being beaten and abused as she experiences horrific events that you would see on a horror movie. Even though she had. Barely any fight, she never stopped fighting, every time her obstacle got harder she faces them head on like everything else that was thrown at here she had on choice and that was to survive.

Empower yourself with the principles of Islamic Financial Success within the confines of correctional facilities with our 'Islamic Financial Success Workbook for Muslims: Inmates Edition.' This unique workbook serves as a comprehensive guide to aligning financial practices with Islamic principles, offering practical exercises, insightful reflections, and step-by-step plans tailored for those navigating incarceration. Explore halal investment strategies, debt management in accordance with Sharia, and ethical financial decision-making. This workbook is a beacon of knowledge and empowerment, providing inmates with the tools to cultivate financial resilience, make informed choices, and foster a prosperous financial future grounded in Islamic values. Transform your financial journey and embrace the path to success within the unique context of incarceration.

In a life filled with the elation, exhilaration and animated exultation located at a paradise called mania... to the dejection, despair, and desolation of the hopelessness of depression ... but in the end mostly spent in the aftermath of normality and having to deal with reality... I remain always steadily cautious, for with great unannounced swiftness, I may be called upon to answer the torment and anguish of every emotion you can conjure betwixt up and down. The unfortunate and shattered relationships now crippled in the wake of my experiences are too many to count. Regrets I have many! But I know I am not alone in my tribulations. In these purposeful, selected retellings of a journey to finding balance, it is my hope that you find similarities to compliment or maybe enhance your experiences, and help you make sense of your own journey. It will also, in stages, fittingly break to take you inside the complex mind of a bipolar. But, an early cautionary heed, it can be playfully whimsical at stages, bold and brightly humoured at others, to profoundly philosophical, then savagely scary and even scaringly depressive in episodic peaks. No matter how this is externally viewed, in those interludes, the feelings and experiences are very real to me. I humbly prostrate my story before you in the desire that it may provide some guidance in making sense of the eccentricities of a bipolar life, or perhaps as we are all woven from the same ancient cloth, simply, life!

Behind Blue Eyes opens a window into a journey not just through time, but through the tapestry of life itself. Where do the threads of our stories begin? Perhaps a few years back in the blush of youth, or maybe in a distant decade, or even another century. This book isn't just a story; it's a revelation, an uncovering of beginnings and the surprising events that follow. Life, in its essence, is an unpredictable journey. We traverse its path without a map, uncertain of its duration, the people we'll meet, or the destinations we'll reach. Often, life cloaks itself in a veil of predictability, devoid of excitement and adventure. But as Behind Blue Eyes shows, beneath the surface lies a world brimming with unforeseen twists, exhilarating excitement, and adventures that exceed our wildest dreams - sometimes more than we might wish for. Yet, beneath all this is the poignant reminder that life is as fragile as it is fleeting. The unknown timeline of our existence adds a delicate urgency to every moment. Join us on this extraordinary real-life adventure, where the unimaginable becomes reality, the unbelievable is commonplace, and the astonishing is just part of the norm. Behind Blue Eyes invites you to embrace the rollercoaster of life, with all its highs and lows, in a narrative that promises to both surprise and deeply move you.

LUCKY OR UNLUCKY? - YOU DECIDE! This engaging book chronicles the true-life adventures, and misadventures, experienced by the author and his wife during their global travels that sometimes did not go to plan! Readers will be entertained by a spectrum of stories including a rendezvous with an amorous Frenchman, a few scary moments in the presence of wild beasts, general holiday mishaps, hell raising motor journeys as well as floating holiday adventures, to name but a few. This page turning travel memoir will pull your emotions in all directions from 'hysterics' to 'shock'. The author strives to provide an accurate depiction of the events and the fascinating people the dynamic duo met along the way. All information is as accurate as possible and as such is based upon meticulous notes taken at the various times.

Life Blood, written by a renowned leukaemia physician, tells unforgettable stories of his leukaemia patients' battles to be cured but also uniquely describes the stresses that doctors face when looking after extremely ill young people during an extraordinary time in their lives. In reflecting on his long and illustrious career, Professor Marks' memoir offers frank descriptions of his own medical family, some personal experiences of ill-health and his relationships with colleagues and patients in the NHS. Partly written during the Covid pandemic and as he approached retirement, Life Blood offers highly informed and compassionate views on modern medicine, from a pivotal point in both the author's own professional life and the history of healthcare. Uniquely, through these real-life stories, we enter the world of the leukaemia patient, to understand what it is like to be diagnosed and treated for a life-threatening yet frequently curable cancer. Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia or ALL was the first cancer to be consistently cured in children and is a model for much of modern cancer therapy given that more than half of us will develop cancer in our lifetime. Looking to the future we read of Nitya, whose treatment-refractory leukaemia was cured by CAR T cells, a modern immunotherapy using genetically modified white blood cells, which is now being adapted to treat breast, lung and colon cancer.

In Memoir - A New Season, Wanting Proof and Get A Life!, journey through the captivating life of Odette, a young woman coming of age in 1960s Napier, New Zealand. Initially enthralled by the era's fashion, Odette finds her priorities quickly shifting when she takes a job as a shorthand typist in an insurance office at seventeen. A once-harmonious workplace transforms into a labyrinth of emotional complexities. Married by the age of twenty-two, Odette steps into a new season of life filled with both trials and triumphs. This memoir is not just a catalogue of challenges she faces, but a testament to her resilience and adaptability. With each new chapter of her life, from her fashion-obsessed teenage years to the demands of marriage, Odette learns invaluable lessons about what truly matters.

Surviving Smoking Mirrors: My Reflection is a candid chronicle of Alliey's tumultuous relationship with Josh, tracing its journey from the beginning to its bitter end, and the myriad challenges she faced along the way. Following the collapse of their marriage, Alliey finds herself entangled in a complex property settlement while enduring ongoing gaslighting and abuse from Josh. Concurrently, Josh plunges into a hedonistic lifestyle. Amidst these trials, Alliey's son, Camden, begins to show worrying injuries following visits with Josh, adding to her mounting concerns. As Alliey grapples with supporting Camden, her own battle with anorexia spirals dangerously out of control, threatening to cost her everything. This story is a raw and unflinching exploration of the struggles faced in the aftermath of a tumultuous relationship, highlighting the resilience and determination needed to persevere through adversity.

A true story of hope, belief, failure, need and greed - one person's struggle with addiction and their road to redemption. Have you ever wondered what it's like to live on the 'other side' or longed to change your life? In To Live a Life, the author offers an unflinching tale of experimenting with drugs and alcohol in pursuit of getting 'out there'... only to discover once immersed, there seems no way back. This raw memoir leads readers on a turbulent journey of addiction battling emotion, clinging to life, and ultimately seeking survival. Travel the so-called 'rocky road' of substance abuse leading to utter dependence...when you'd do 'anything' to 'get on,' followed by the agonizing revelation you'd now give anything to "get off. More than an addiction story, this is a universal testament to the human capacity for change and the power of community in bettering our lives when we've lost our way. There is always hope if we want it badly enough.

Forced Circumstances tells the story of a young 22-year old British woman living in 1960s Iran, bringing together a fragmented family amidst the turmoil of the Shah's rule. Married to an Iranian man with two children from a previous marriage, our bold protagonist takes on the complex role of stepmother to kids unaccustomed to affection or stability. Navigating traditions requiring full body coverings and forbidding women to venture out alone, she faces intense challenges as a conspicuous foreigner subject to contempt and harassment. Did she quietly harbour regrets over tying her fate to such complications instead of a more comfortable English life? Would the eruption of Ayatollah Khomeini and Iran's Islamic Revolution provide the leverage needed to hold their Jewish family together? Or drive them further toward resentment and dysfunction in a now-perilous homeland? Relating this family's ambitions, sacrifices, and conflicts across clashing societal upheavals, the memoir serves up lessons in perseverance and perspective. It illuminates the timeless experiences that unfold when different cultures combine under a single roof - and what it truly takes to transform that awkward juxtaposition into a nurturing sense of home.

The Overcoming illuminates the power of love, resilience and the unwavering spirit that emerges from the depths of despair. This empowering memoir speaks to the indomitable strength within every woman, encouraging you to discover hope, rebuild and embrace life's unexpected twists with courage and love.An early romance, marriage, and dreams of a family took a tragic turn when their first child, stillborn at six months gestation, shattered their world. Grief permeated every part of their lives, ultimately leading to the dissolution of a once-thriving marriage. Jacqueline, now broken, found comfort in the companionship of an old friend. However, this decision became her ultimate unravelling-months of emotional torture and complete isolation from loved ones.Yet, amidst the darkness, an epiphany arrived-a road trip! In a quest for answers and self-discovery, Jacqueline embarked on a solo campervan adventure along Australia's east coast. What began as a transformative journey into the unknown, trusting her heart as a compass, took an unexpected turn just three days before completion-she hit rock bottom, literally-rolling the van on an isolated dirt road deep within the bush. From the wreckage of her life, Jacqueline emerged with a renewed determination to rebuild a life worth living.Patiently waiting on the other side of fear are the most beautiful things one could never have imagined.

"Born to an American myth and raised in the wilds of Graceland, Lisa Marie Presley tells her whole story for the first time in this ... one-of-a-kind memoir, faithfully completed by her daughter, Riley Keough"--

Born into a turbulent household in Derbyshire/Greater Manchester, my life has been an unsettling journey, oscillating between fleeting moments of happiness and overwhelming darkness. My story is a candid reflection on a childhood marred by neglect and abuse, offset by brief but significant periods of solace. This memoir serves as a lifeline, a message that even in your darkest moments, you are not alone.From navigating a traumatic upbringing and a narcissistic mother to enduring homelessness-all while living with a disability-I've confronted challenges that many struggle to comprehend. Misunderstanding often breeds fear, which in turn evokes either anger or pity from others. But life has taught me that with a glimmer of hope, survival is possible, even against all odds.Now, as I reach a juncture in my life where it's time to let go of past burdens, I pen down my experiences with the aspiration that my story may offer solace, guidance, or perhaps even a warning, to others walking a similar path. You can walk away from a hostile past and into the bright oasis of the future!

Erased is a courageous tale exposing the heartbreaking descent of one woman's abusive marriage. Her hard-fought reemergence from crippling self-doubt will inspire empathy, conversation and empower readers to break free from uncertainty and recognize signs of psychological manipulation and betrayal."The main character has taken a very challenging journey and shared it in order to help, educate and support so many who are scarred by addicts and narcissists. This is a must-read triumphant story of survival: making lemonade from lemons!" - Deborah Dusansky M.A."Abuse manifests in countless ways, yet the damaging betrayal of emotional and psychological hijacking is so often underestimated." - Jeremy B. Husband & Father"For those who have faced persistent self-doubt within their relationships, triggered by the consistent assertion of their partner's infallibility, this book provides valuable insights." - Carol M. Domestic Abuse Survivor

It is now 7 years since we published the first book written by over 100 Founders, Presidents and CEOs, in which they share their experiences, anecdotes and what they have learned about leadership.

"Will make many readers smile with recognition."-The New Yorker "Readaholics, meet your new best friend."-People "This book is bliss."-The Boston Globe Sometimes subtle, sometimes striking, the interplay between our lives and our books is the subject of this unique memoir by well-known publishing correspondent and self-described "readaholic" Sara Nelson. The project began as an experiment with a simple plan-fifty-two weeks, fifty-two books-that fell apart in the first week. It was then that Sara realized the books chose her as much as she chose them, and the rewards and frustrations they brought were nothing she could plan for. From Solzhenitsyn to Laura Zigman, Catherine M. to Captain Underpants, the result is a personal chronicle of insight, wit, and enough infectious enthusiasm to make a passionate reader out of anybody.

Zu Beginn ihrer Karrieren fügten die drei Maler ihrem Namen Sohn den Mädchennamen ihrer Mutter bzw. den ihres Großvaters Alfred hinzu, nämlich Rethel. Der Historienmaler Alfred Rethel erlangte Berühmtheit durch seinen Freskenzyklus im Krönungssaal des Aachener Rathauses. Mit seinen sechs Holzschnitten »Auch ein Todtentanz« ging er als der »Totentanz- Rethel« in die Kunstgeschichte ein. Die drei jungen Nachkommen waren überzeugt, der Name Sohn-Rethel würde sich von den anderen Verwandten mit dem Namen Sohn, die ebenfalls Maler waren, positiv abheben.Die Autorin zeichnet die verschiedenen Charaktere der drei Sohn-Rethel-Maler nach und bringt dem Leser deren unterschiedliche Lebenswege nahe. Doch das alle Verbindende blieb zeitlebens ihre große Leidenschaft und Liebe für die Kunst. »Malen ist leben!« sagte Alfred Sohn-Rethel, und diese Worte hätten ebenso von seinen Brüdern Otto und Karli kommen können. Niemals beneideten sie den Erfolg des jeweils anderen. Das Urteil der Brüder über ihre Bilder war ihnen wichtig und spornte sie an.Alfred lebte viele Jahre in Paris und in der Künstlerkolonie Barbizon, später in Deutschland, Otto auf Capri und Karli an der Amalfiküste in Positano. Die wohlhabenden Eltern unterstützen ihre Kinder immer großzügig, und so konnten Alfred, Otto und Karli ohne finanzielle Sorgen und ohne Ablenkung sich ganz auf ihre Kunst konzentrieren. Das änderte sich abrupt 1933. Else Sohn starb kurz vor der Machtergreifung Hitlers. Vom Erbe der Familie Sohn blieb nicht viel übrig. Das Elternhaus wurde während des Kriegs durch Bomben zerstört; die meisten Kunstgegenstände konnten zwar vorher ausgelagert und gerettet werden, mussten aber nach und nach veräußert und der Erlös an die Erben verteilt werden. Obwohl die drei Sohn-Rethel-Maler seit den dreißiger Jahren, besonders aber in den Kriegs- und Nachkriegsjahren, unter Geldnot litten, fielen Klagen darüber nur am Rande. Wichtig war für sie einzig und allein: genügend Malfarbe, genügend Pinsel und genügend Leinwand, um malen zu können.

The world has defined an established system of "right" decisions and actions that will lead to success, and who doesn't want success? And, for people-pleasers, following this system creates opportunities for external validation, something we crave deep in our souls. But always doing the "right" things, as defined by others, has a way of burying our true passions under layers of expectations and "shoulds." A tension is created. We can do the right things and receive validation, or do the unright things which lean into our passions but risk upsetting people in our lives.Steve Fredlund is a life-long people pleaser who developed a deep internal dependence on external validation. But even after discovering this, he spent decades continuing to do what made other people happy, unwilling to take the steps needed to define and live the life he truly wanted. Now, at the age of fifty-three, Steve knows what it takes to do the unright thing, to follow his passions, and to not let his need for validation pull him back into a life focused on meeting the expectations of others.