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What would happen if you chose yourself?So often, women are taught to put others first. We are conditioned to focus on the needs of others rather than prioritizing ourselves - and we become good at it. Choosing others becomes so central to our way of being that we can build big, busy lives without ever stopping to wonder: what if I chose me?In her mid-forties, Jeanie Duncan was a card-carrying member of the "e;put others first"e; club. Wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend - she was surrounded by people she loved and who loved her. From the outside, it was a perfect life. But over the course of a profound period of unraveling and self-realization, she discovered that she had lost herself somewhere along the way.Choosing Me: The Journey Home to My True Self is the achingly personal and yet stunningly universal story of one woman's journey to discovering her truth and finding the courage to live it. At once a coming-out story that uplifts and inspires and a searing exploration of mother-daughter relationships, Choosing Me is a refreshing and powerful invitation to embrace love, live fully, and never compromise your truth.

Are you a recent graduate or a young working professional? Stacey Bowen spent years wanting a guide for transitioning from college to the workplace. She learned that she wasn't alone-many people resent being ill-prepared to handle the fundamental basics of life. Through her own experiences and interviews with leading professionals, Bowen learned which answers young professionals need.In Things I Wish I Knew, you'll learn about taking charge of your finances, knowing when to pull the plug on toxic relationships, and getting better sleep to change your health. You'll read about:Bowen's journey on a Greyhound bus from Charleston, West Virginia to Canada with only one dollar in her pocketThe realities of student loans and how to strategically pay them offFriends that come and go in your life, and why that's okayThings I Wish I Knew, by Stacey Bowen, is a nonfiction guide that speaks to young people and recent college graduates who want to look at personal finances, relationships, and health in a new way.

Stop signs are a pause in the journey. Some are unique. Some are not. We all have them. It's the unexpected when hope seems absent.Life Disrupted: Finding Your Way Forward When the World is Upside Down is a non-fiction book written in the shadows of the Covid-19 pandemic by a Gen-X working mom. Author Tracy E. Baldwin shares her journey through doubt, burnout, and breakdown during one of the most overwhelming and mentally taxing times in the past 50 years. In this book, discover:The importance of listening to your body, and how to improve your mind-body connectionWhy we are not meant to be the Lone Ranger, and how to build your own support teamHow to create your own toolkit to get back up when life knocks you down, and live your best lifeTracy Baldwin's book offers support for those suffering from burnout, anxiety, and/or depression. Life Disrupted: Finding Your Way Forward When the World is Upside Down shares how she and other high-achieving, brave women recalibrated their definition of success to move past life's stop signs, rise again renewed, let go of fear and shame, and continue the journey more resilient, present, authentic, hopeful, and content.

What if everything you knew, everything you were taught, all that you expected from life was stripped away? What would you do? Who would you be? Would you like who you were if it was all there was left?Ellie has always known her role as a woman of the mountains. Taking care of her family, hunting, panhandling, and running the family store is all she deserved. Raised in rural Northern Washington Territory in 1884 around other "e;roughnecks,"e; she knows her place. That is until one fatal morning when everything changes. As Ellie's family foundation is dismantled log by log, she must face her destructive past and the uncharted, unknown future. In a time when life expectancy was short, 20-year-old Ellie, must either accept help from unlikely allies or become part of the local violent outlaw authority to survive. Choosing between two men, two lives, and two sides. Attached, Terece Hahn's debut work, is an adult literary Bildungsroman Western novel, a captivating novel of love, grief, and resilience in unfamiliar rugged, and raw territory.

Can a story written almost 200 years ago help us understand the modern world?In Searching for Goldilocks, Dr. Matt Kresl explores the search for "e;just right"e; within and all around us. Basing his discussion on the Goldilocks Principle, a reference to the children's fairytale Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Dr. Kresl focuses on how science, spirituality, and storytelling form a launching point to explore the concept of "e;just right"e; in everyday life. Through his work as a clinical pharmacist, Dr. Kresl's perspective on medicine and healthcare evolved into the journaling of his day-to-day observations as a parent, husband, and caregiver. The result is an exploration of what "e;just right"e; can mean and how words and phrases such as harmony, the sweet spot, equilibrium, or the middle way, show up in most facets of life, including: How we cope with mental illness.How statistics shape our decisions.How we find novelty and familiarity equally attractive.Searching for Goldilocks is for the curious-minded reader who desires to understand how everyday interactions reveal fundamental personal and scientific truths. Through Dr. Kresl's observations, you'll see that searching for "e;just right"e; is closer than you think.

One in eight women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. How does one handle hearing the words "e;You have breast cancer?"e;Not All Warriors Carry Guns is a compelling story of one woman's battle to become her own warrior in life after facing a breast cancer diagnosis-not once, but twice. This is an intensely personal account based on author Melissa Kerwin O'Neil's two-time journey with breast cancer at a mere thirty years old and then only four days before her five-year remission anniversary when the cancer returned. You will discover how O'Neil displayed strength, hope, and courage; relying on her values, faith in God and her relentless passion to live.Passionate and plainspoken, O'Neil is a true example of the importance of educating oneself on the unknowns and strong self-advocacy. She lives by a mantra of "e;knowledge is power."e; The informative facts and tips about breast cancer and the synopsis of her journey found in this must-read book will inspire, give hope, and empower those facing a life-altering diagnosis.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to have a fulfilling and successful career? Imagine if you could get all that information without trial and error. Mary Mosope Adeyemi's Visible Strengths sets out to help you achieve just that.If you cut through the echo chamber of mainstream career (and business) advice, you will realize that at any stage of your career, in any industry, and in any seat you occupy, it boils down to three elements: capitalize on your strengths, contribute value, and communicate your results.Through the stories of high-achieving professionals, including the author's personal stories, as well as impactful coaching frameworks, you will learn how to:Craft your career around your natural gifts and talents,Use those talents to solve problems for the people and organizations you serve, andShare the story of who you are and the work you do, so relevant people know you exist and are worthy of their attention and sponsorship.Visible Strengths is the guide that will help you accelerate, reposition, or fully reset your diverse and exciting career so that it grows you, provides for you, and inspires you to continue reaching higher heights.

"e;I always knew that, someday, enthusiasm over a kitchen appliance would mark the beginning of my descent into old age. However, I thought I had at least until the end of my mid-twenties."e;After the dissolution of her carefully set plans, twenty-three-year-old author Laura Nejako finds herself single, living with her parents, and ready for reinvention. Consisting of essays written over the course of two years, Let's Become Strangers examines the nature of desirability, the transiency of life, and the interconnectedness of strangers. By adding humor to the seemingly mundane, Nejako discovers levity and meaning in the unexpected.These essays pose thought-provoking questions like:Does snail mucin smell delicious?Why do dating apps and pet-finding platforms share so many similarities?How does one accept that everything will change?Let's Become Strangers is for anyone wondering "e;So what happens next?"e;

Water entered her throat before she could stop it and she jerked up, coughing and treading water. Her feet searched for the ground, kicking up the muck below her.Showing Teeth Part 1 is about Muriel, an ex-"e;party girl"e; turned linguistic librarian, who is fluent in 3 languages yet has trouble expressing herself and speaking her truth in any of them. After leaving an abusive relationship, she's put through a series of tests involving a mystery man, an old flame, and an international work trip. Terah Kelleher's Showing Teeth Part 1 is a dramatic, quirky, and mystical story about the barriers that hold us back from healthy relationships. We may reach for ephemeral things, aching for them to fill the void. Yet, we crave true and deeper connections. We just have to step into the unknown and heal.

Raw, real, and heartbreakingly honest, Behind the Facade is one woman's journey of overcoming everyday trauma.To the outside world, Lauren Bartleson had it all: her dream job, an award-winning blog, and a picture-perfect marriage. Online and in person, she put on a smile, trying to convince herself as much as others that she was okay. In reality, she was anything but.Behind the facade, Lauren was struggling to manage two autoimmune diseases, insomnia, chronic anxiety, deep depression, debilitating pain, and the long-term effects of extreme bullying, betrayal, and losing her soulmate. In her darkest moments, she considered suicide on a daily, often hourly, basis. No one, not even her family, knew how much she was suffering. In Behind the Facade: A Mental Health Memoir, Lauren pulls back the curtain, giving a glimpse into the memories that she buried deep inside, never to see the light of day. By sharing the stories that are helping her heal, Lauren hopes to do her part in breaking the stigma around mental health and inspire others to feel less alone in their journey.

Nellie Perry has made a life for herself in London. The war touched everyone, but it also gave her a life she never could have imagined. It gave her purpose. The Perrys and the Harlows have suffered. In Reilly Vore's sequel, Send My Love to London Town, Samuel, Lillian, James and John return-attempting to find peace within the walls of their childhood homes. But Nellie finds herself making London her new home, reluctant to return to the time before the war.Familiar faces from the past challenge her, causing her to question everything. New friendships forged in the trenches of the hospital become a new kind of family. The war came for them all, and the end has left them searching for answers.To go back to life before or move forward into something entirely different?To be who she always has been or become who she could be?To seize the life she always wanted or dare to dream of something new? The whirlwind of her new life takes her to Paris, London, and home again. Every step leads her to the realization that the most important journey is discovering who she was always meant to be.

At the age of twelve, Emma awoke one day in a hospital bed with no knowledge as to why she was there. She soon learned she had received a life-saving heart transplant. From then on, Emma was prescribed a new life structure that never felt like her own. Struggling to find balance between being "e;normal"e; and chronically ill, and dealing with issues of body image, guilt, anger and ego, Emma found herself on a long journey to recovery that went beyond her physical health. Navigating family life, school, and being part of the transplant community, she begins to build a new structure for herself as a young adult that revolves more around keeping her heart and body healthy. Over a decade since her transplant, Emma is still learning to manifest and find healing within herself. Things My Therapist Doesn't Want Me to Say, by Emma Rothman, is an intimate, unfiltered conversation between Emma and readers, who will follow along Emma's journey as she tries to let go of finding a reason for all the chaos in her life. Emma explores feeling at home in her body while identifying as chronically ill, and engages readers by questioning the narrative of 'anything is over-comeable if you just try hard enough.'

the radical transformation was simple with acceptancethe darkness was a necessary phase in the cycle of changeit allowed her to embody strengthit set her free with truthnothing was more powerful than the moment she succumbed to authenticityand she flew. In Roses and Thorns, a memoir-esque compilation of a beautiful and messy life, author Michelle Goni, MD presents a collection of raw, emotional, and empowering prose poetry. She shares honest, heartfelt, sometimes gut-wrenching stories of fear, failure, and pain as well as warm, inspiring, and relatable poems of love, evolution, and transformation. Her book gives the reader permission to embrace a perfectly imperfect life. Dr Goni's personal journey invites the reader to share their own stories by deeply connecting with her written words, thoughts and feelings. Michelle's poems are humbling and they normalize vulnerability, a tool she uses to overcome shame and fear. Roses and Thorns will spark introspection, inspire empathetic relationships, and help the reader discover authentic self-acceptance.

Who is the greatest teacher in your life?For author Tracy Richards, it is a dog named Asha. When Tracy adopted Asha, a six-month-old Australian Shepherd who was born deaf and blind, she was searching for purpose and meaning in her life. What she found was much more than that. A health crisis for Asha would give Tracy the opportunity to reflect on everything that came before and consider all that may come after. Using the lessons learned from Asha, Tracy found truth and happiness in ways she never anticipated. Together, they worked to transform their dark worlds into light. This book inspires you to realize that...Life's most challenging moments provide our greatest opportunity for growthEach of us have experienced events that bring us to our kneesAll of us have the strength to continue, even when we fail to recognize that strengthAsha: Lessons in Hope and Life is Tracy's moving account of the journey to reclaim her inner light. Heartfelt and honest, her story is a reminder that the lessons that transform us often come from the most unexpected teachers.

"e;Empyreal voices serenade my soul,whisking away my humanity.Cherish our centuries together, my beloved.Someday our vessels will reconveneand we will become everlasting."e;What would you do if mighty gods decided your fate? How would you feel watching your one true love fade away for eternity?Inhale, exhale. Devour souls, accept curiosity, partake in revenge, witness greed, and admire lush scenery. Wake up in a magical forest near playful deer, fragrant flowers, and delicious fare. Crave adoration, slaughter enemies, infuriate celestial beings. Waltz around castle corridors or flee from probable death. Embrace demons, slithering snakes, fluffy animals, and courageous adventurers. Question their motives and morals. Everlasting: Poetry for Whimsical Souls & Wounded Hearts will cause souls to ache, unleash pent-up aggression, and question destiny while tugging at heartstrings.

Hilarious, inspiring, and thoroughly authentic, Sara E. Braca's debut memoir takes readers along on her post-divorce adventures around the world, sharing a life lived fully - if untraditionally - and proving that joy can always be found in unexpected places.When the church burned down a week before her wedding, Sara Braca somehow did not perceive this as an omen. Six years after marrying (in a different church), an errant call from 1-800-Flowers alerted her to her then-husband's affair. And as one unhappy chapter ended, she found herself writing a very different, much happier story.An aspiring globe-trotter, Braca realized this was her opportunity to see the world. Solo travel became her first step to finding happiness, strength, and peace in her new life. From disastrous celebrity encounters to getting naked with colleagues at the Dead Sea to being adopted by a family of Greek hoteliers, Braca blends the everyday and the outrageous as she learns that there's no one-size-fits-all model for a happy life. When the Church Burns Down, Cancel the Wedding introduces a vibrant new voice, chronicling the triumphs, tragedies, and unexpected joys of modern solo living, and offers lessons in creating a unique and satisfying happily-ever-after of one's own.

My memory is a wasp-paper-thin wings, dies in a clap.Dive into Of Wander & Wild, a collection of poems which will submerge you in delight and wonder. Discover yourself through the vast and dynamic phases of nature. See this book as an opportunity to engage with your own journey and escape from the mundane as you travel across magnificent landscapes and find comfort in the simple joy of living. Find the extraordinary in the everyday and the ordinary in breathtaking moments. Disha Sethi's poems explore the world from the poet's gaze, from Bombay to London, from Jaipur to Boston. These poems take the reader on a journey around the globe yet, at the same time, inhabit smaller everyday spaces like city streets, forests, and doctor's offices. Sethi explores both the daily and the deeply spiritual, the urban and the woodland, traversing nostalgia, wonder, desire, and deterioration. No matter how many times you pick up Of Wander & Wild, you are bound to discover something truly unique.