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A beautifully written and astonishing memoir of a woman - a writer - in the midst of motherhood, marriage and life. While struggling with the demands of family and career, the writer discovers a figure from history, Marguerite de la Rocque, a sixteenth-century noblewoman who was abandoned, pregnant, on a remote island in Nova Scotia. When she is finally rescued, her lover and her baby have died, but she has survived this inhospitable wilderness, alone, for two long years. It's a remarkable story of survival, but one that has been consigned to a footnote.Delving deeper into Marguerite's hidden life, the writer begins to question her ability to tell this story, the story of any women in history - or even her own.'The deeply personal journey of a writer, surprising and illuminating, and for me, familiar in the most reassuring way as she loses herself in this compelling story' Esther Freud

Recognizing the survival mode in which your family has been living, experiencing the overwhelm of grief and loss, accepting your own strengths and struggles, and feeling desperate for solutions are just a few heart-wrenching steps you may experience with an adolescent or young adult in out-of-home mental and behavioral health treatment. If you are on this path, you might feel isolated and confused as you wade through the waters of the treatment process with your family. H.O.M.E. offers insight into the journey of wilderness therapy and other treatment experiences. This book encourages you to be gentle with yourself and your family through the treatment process and empowers you to create a successful plan by predicting unexpected situations when bringing a child home from treatment. H.O.M.E., written by two psychotherapists and former wilderness therapists who have served as parent coaches for over a decade, is an outstanding companion book for you while on this journey. After over 20 years of being asked by thousands of parents to put their wisdom in writing, Jen and Hilary collate their tips and tools and offer the H.O.M.E. continuum as a model to enable you to sustain your personal growth through situational self-assessment. H.O.M.E. is a reminder that now is the best time to make changes that can secure your family's health for the future.

MaxAbility is a layered blend of people, stories, philosophies, and raw personal experiences that takes the reader on a journey into the existential questions posed by Max of "who are you?" and "what are you here for?" A young man with dreams, a family's grief over a lost child, a story of international adoption, a tribute to a revered baseball announcer, and the author's own journey into becoming a person separate from the roles she played all help the reader incorporate the narrative into their own life. Reflection question are posed throughout the book, similar to the format of Jeanne's first book, "Sportuality: Finding Joy in the Games."

A small boy named Packy will set you on the edge of a seat as you understand the dysfunctional family and lifestyle he has to live. His exciting adventure leads him off the grid, in jail, and into learning less about life from an alcoholic father and more about life from a Chief of Police and foster parents.

As a woman, I am powerful, dynamic, and unique in my own way. I was not a perfect wife, nor a perfect mother, but I would not change my life for anything in the world. With dignity and strength, I raised three great young people. I made some mistakes along the way, but the Lord made my crooked lines straight. For all advisement and correction, I depended on the Lord only, and he never steered me wrong.

In Laughton Kings formulation, a dyslexic person is like a diesel vehicle. They run perfectly if you give them the right fuel, but if you put petrol in the tank (i.e. expect them to learn like every normal child in our current education system) they break down. This book is designed to help dyslexic (diesel) thinkers make sense of their lives

How to recover from your addiction and take your life backIs it starting to seem like you may never be able to beat your addiction?Are you tired of lying and hurting your loved ones?Do you want your family back in your life?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then keep reading...If you or someone you love struggles with substance abuse, you're not alone.According to the Pew Research Center and the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 46% of Americans say they have a relative or close friend who's battling addiction, with over 19.7 million adults in the US suffering from a drug use disorder. And there are millions more around the globe.Sadly, that also means there are millions of people who've lost hundreds of hours of sleep due to withdrawal... millions of mothers and fathers who've spent night after night wondering if they'll get that dreaded call.People who've had to sell all the things they care about just to make ends meet...crossed all the lines they said they would never cross... who've tried to quit countless times before...who feel hopeless in the face of relapse. I was once in your shoes and am here to show you how to change.No matter what's happened in the past, there's always something that can be done.In fact, statistics from the CDC show that 75% of people with an addiction eventually recover.Which means recovery is mostly a discussion of when, not if.The good news is you don't have to wait around for when to happen. By following the step-by-step program laid out in this guide, you'll instantly put yourself on the road to recovery.So you can finally get back to having a life again.In this book, you will discover: The 5 simple steps to recovering from an addictionHow to reset the 5 "filters" in your life to create a growth mindsetThe 5 factors that influence the likelihood of addictionDifferent approaches to rehab, and how to know which option works best for youHow to stop the "blame game" and show yourself the gratitude you deserveHow to change your life by just changing your thoughts12 guiding spiritual principles to help you move toward inner peace and happinessHow to overhaul your daily routine with healthy lifestyle choicesHow to stop relapse from happening with a crisis prevention planHow to understand the language of a 12-step program and what it is all aboutAnd much more!Recovery is a process, but it doesn't have to be lonely.That's what this book is for. To give you the support and willpower you need to keep up the fight every waking second.So even in times where you feel like there's no one to turn to... when you're worried you might relapse... and you're afraid you can't control yourself...You can always rely on this guide to keep you clean and get you through your toughest moments. We can recover!

Mmba Mama stems from an enduring indigenous South African term used to describe a gentle kiss from a child to a trusted and nurturing being. It calls out to purity, gentleness and a connection from the heart.This book attempts to record moments of love in this journey of life that are inspired by real-life stories of others who have had the privilege of loving and being loved straight from the heart. It records bonds formed by human hearts that transcend popular culture and socially constructed behavioural expectations. One enters their space and listens to their heartbeats. Theoverlapping thread is that of regular people who overlook biological connections in search of something deeper that is only formed from within human hearts.These stories - all instigated by some sort of true love letters forged by life - take us on an unpredictable journey. They surpass statistics, racial and geographical divides, and are not intended to comment on patterns and general outcomes. They are merely slices of life. Their significance lies not in the isolation or the other thereof, but merely in ordinary people faced with the extraordinary opportunity to love at all cost.

As parents, we want to get it right! We can choose to make ordinary moments EXTRAordinary by the culture we cultivate, the way we communicate, the thoughts we think about one another, the adventures we create together...Working through the Parenting Moment by Moment themes will provide you with your own blueprint to build thriving relationships with your kids and teens.Theme 1: Cultivate the Culture in Your HomeTheme 2: Create Thriving RelationshipsTheme 3: CommunicationTheme 4: Continual AffirmationTheme 5: Construct Boundaries, Guidelines, and GuardrailsTheme 6: Choose to be Fully Present

An Invitation to Salvation This book has been inspired by my experiences in life and my relationship with God. It shares how things can go wrong, even if you are living right and going to church. Treat people with respect, and love everybody regardless of how they treat you. Know that good people go through these hardships too. Life can hurt you very badly, but take it from me-you can make it. Whatever you are facing, things really can turn around for you. Have faith in God because He has a plan for your life. Accept Jesus as Lord of your life today. He is able to bring you through your brokenness. Faith is believing God over everything and everybody else. ABOUT BISHOP OLIVER L. JONES Oliver L. Jones Sr. is the senior pastor of Temple of Hope Church, a Bible-teaching church located in Birmingham, Alabama. Bishop Jones has a passion for the heart and will of God. He travels extensively as a national evangelist and stands on his trusting in the Lord with all his heart. He is a man of great faith with a vision that changes lives. Bishop Jones is the husband of Kennetta Jones and the father of Jessica, * LeDerrick, Oliver, Lauren, and Syraiya. A Final Word I pray that this book has been a blessing to you and that it will motivate you to hold on and not give up when you are going through life challenges. God will see you through. When He does it for you, be sure to help someone else.

Learn how to pack up the family for a life-changing, long-term journey filled with education and adventure. Winner of three Independent Book and Publisher Awards! If you've ever dreamed about an epic family adventure and heading out on the road for a few months or more, Wonder Year is for you. Part inspiration and part how-to, this book demystifies the seemingly outrageous prospect of embarking on a long-term family trip and using the world as a classroom for your kids--a trailblazing approach known as worldschooling. Packed with practical information, Wonder Year offers invaluable guidance to help transform your dream into a well-planned reality for your family. Woven throughout the book are evocative travelogues and photos from families sharing worldschooling experiences. Paddling a wild and scenic Oregon river, stargazing in New Mexico, and visiting World War II sites in France are just a few of the colorful stories that will no doubt stir you to envision your own journey. This book will show you how to: Explore funding options for long-term family travel--be it a summer, semester, year, or more Choose where to go and navigate the logistics of getting there Discover alternative education methods for teaching your kids on the road Travel responsibly and sustainably Identify ways to earn income while traveling Stay healthy and safe along the way Tap into a global community of worldschoolers and family adventurers You'll learn that extended family travel is more attractive and attainable than ever before, and remote living and learning are not actually remote at all. Wonder Year will help you slow down, simplify, and wonder at all the world has to offer.

Parenting children who are hurt, angry, rejecting, and distant (HARD) can be difficult and heartbreaking. But there are ways to reach children with lasting results and better relationships. This book provides parents with the guidance and support they are looking for, teaching effective and empathic communication through a variety of methods.