He Goes Out Weeping
John Book wants to become a theology professor. He is working as a translator on a major project at Graf University Divinity School when a newly-discovered, ancient manuscript threatens to shake traditional Christian theology to its foundation. Book’s fluency in Syriac should be helpful in determining the fragment’s authenticity. But why is he so tormented by shadows from his past? And who is stalking him with murderous intent? Although most of us have lives very different from the central character of this story, the underlying struggles that he deals with are ones we all confront on some level.
Hearts in Hiding
Engineer Edie Michaels loves her life—she has a good job, close friends, even a chance at romance with former soldier Beau Daniels. But she could lose everything if her secret comes out…that she’s the German daughter of a devoted Nazi. And when her father sends spies to force her loyalty, everything Edie values is at risk. Time in a Nazi POW camp changed army medic Beau Daniels. When he discovers a letter of Edie’s written in German, he can’t help his suspicions. Is she truly the woman he’s started to love? Or has she been the enemy all along? With Nazis on Edie’s trail, the pair must fight for truth, for survival—and for love.
Heather: Tuu Maia Lou Lima Give Me Your Hand
A heart-wrenching and yet a heartwarming story of a young Sāmoan-Scottish girl and how she endured and survived 60 years of abuse. She shares her story and hopes more women and children will be spared from mental and physical abuse.
HELL’S ROAD
JUNGLE: HELL’S ROAD LONDON IS DOOMED! After the horror of the Deluge, the Black Dust that swallowed London, came the sentient, venomous vines, growing prolifically, spreading voraciously protected by brutal guardians, Creeps, ape-like creatures, silent, savage, proficient killers. The city was overwhelmed, millions died. London was lost, destined to be destroyed in a conflagration of a thermo baric firestorm. It fell to Adam Blake, plagued by misinformation to lead a motley group of survivors out of London before the bombs fell. They were his friends, his “family”. Already reeling from their own personal tragedies the group looked to Adam for their salvation. The fear of failure haunted Adam as he led them north, towards Scotland, a long road, a dangerous road, Hell’s Road…
Hellucinate
I was a fun-loving grandmother who went out of my way to create wonderful memories for my grandchildren. Unfortunately, I suffered a debilitating health crisis and I had to move in with my daughter until I could get back on my feet. I was thrilled when I was finally able to regain my independence and move into a high rise apartment in busy downtown Royal Oak, Michigan. I was beginning to feel like my old self again when the unthinkable happened. I was too embarrassed to tell anyone because it was so disturbing that I thought that nobody would believe me. I felt totally alone and I was in my own private hell. I was terrified that my nightmare would never end. I knew that if someone very close to me told me this same story that I would feel confused and helpless about what to say or how to get them help.
Hero Maker
ADAM is 16 years old and lives on an apple farm. He has a big family, lots of friends, and is normal in every way. Except one. JIMMY is 15 and new in town. He lives with his father, has no friends, and no memory of the tragedy that killed his mother. KIP is a 7-year-old boy who lives in secret with his brother. Nobody knows he’s there. But now his brother has disappeared VALERIE is a shy girl who is used to being mocked and bullied by the mean girls. And now they have played the meanest trick yet. Jimmy, Kip, and Valerie have one thing in common—they meet Adam, and their lives are changed forever. For as long as he can remember, Adam has been haunted by dreams that leave him exhausted ad confused. When the memory of a long-forgotten experience comes back to him, tying him to a boy named Jamie and his perilous escape from fire, Adam’s reaction is dramatic and immediate. He faints. Adam learns that what he thought were dreams are actual experiences, and that he people he dreamed about are real people. An adventure story told with humor and heart, HERO MAKER is a tale of courage, friendship, decency, and the true meaning being a hero.
Hidden in the Shadows
“All I can ever think about is murdering her.” -C.B. Twenty-three-year-old Evie Day never dreamt she’d be back in Woodsville Arkansas, a small town in the middle of nowhere, after having left five years earlier, but the death of her grandfather called for her return. After discovering a photo from 1933 of a mysterious woman standing next to a tiny wooden box, a strange vial of blood wrapped up in a handkerchief in the pocket of her grandfather’s overalls, and a key hidden in his desk drawer that belongs to a secret safety deposit box, Evie is unwittingly thrown into a world of evil where those closest to her are the ones to be the most feared and danger lurks around every corner. Hidden in the Shadows by A.D. Vancise shines a light on the darkness and reveals the underlying players that have been hunting in plain sight.
Hidden Thrones
Are we alone in this world? Not according to the ancient scriptures. For our fight is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12. As current as this morning’s newspaper, this series will challenge the reader’s belief system, introduce him or her to the invisible world of spiritual warfare, and ensure that the reader will never look at the world in quite the same light ever again. The spirit world is astir as the coming of the Lord draws near. The mystery swirling around the rise in supernatural activity has attracted much attention. A powerful secret society desperately seeks to harness this mystical power. Author and prayer warrior Jack Bennett can see evil. His unusual gift catapults him into a spiritual world of angels and demons. Jack’s unique ability makes him the FBI’s newest hire, serving as a consultant for their new Paranormal Division. With Special Agent Frank Lederman, they investigate the improbable and the unexplainable.
Hidden Thrones
For our fight is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12 As current as this morning’s newspaper, this series will challenge the reader’s belief system, introduce him or her to the invisible world of spiritual warfare, and ensure that the reader will never look at the world in quite the same light ever again. The spirit world is astir as the coming of the Lord draws near. The mystery swirling around the rise in supernatural activity has attracted much attention. A powerful secret society desperately seeks to harness this mystical power. Author and prayer warrior Jack Bennett can see evil. His unusual gift catapults him into a spiritual world of angels and demons. Jack’s unique ability makes him the FBI’s newest hire, serving as a consultant for their new Paranormal Division. With Special Agent Frank Lederman, they investigate the improbable and the unexplainable.
Hiding Behind Robes
It’s Monday morning, and the last place Lt. Detective Philip Samyn wants to be is in a church, but it’s better than being in a meeting with his boss. The presiding bishop requested he and his team come to the back of the parish and speak to no one about this call if possible. Keeping his boss out of this suits Samyn fine, but not knowing why he is being summoned by a church official immediately makes him suspicious.
HIGH Confessions of a Cannabis Addict
The most laugh-filled, action-packed recovery memoir imaginable but you never imagined reading one as raunchy, wild, and, entertaining as this one! What delights me the most are his unflinchingly honest and vastly amusing sexual adventures and misadventures (Msventures?) because he doesn’t coat them with a veneer of feigned regret or faux embarrassment. Burl Barer, Award winning true crime author.
Higher Connections: Humor and Inspiration from a Certified Public Pothead
“Higher Connections is a light-hearted read that is filled with facts and figures that is given character and brought to life by two hilarious narrators. It makes for a stereotype smashing and informative read. For curious readers or for expert Mary-Jane users, this book shines a refreshing light onto the use of holistic drugs and how adults sometimes need help getting through life in general.”
Hollow Hearts
Middle-aged widow Edith Cooper walks away from the cemetery along the Green River near Simpson’s Hollow, Utah Territory. Away from the husband buried there this morning. Away from their plans and dreams for their future. Along the way, two men offer their hand in marriage. For her protection, one says. For his children’s sake, says the second. Were any of these reasons enough to marry? She must choose one. But which? Albert Whitt, stationmaster of the Pony Express Station, loves his independent life. Twice stood up by women, he takes the only course that ensures no more rejection: stay clear of them. But when he learns that the stoic Widow Cooper is considering two proposals from men not worthy of lacing her boots, he must do something. But what? Can Edith and Albert find a new beginning in the midst of tragedy, or will they choose the most convenient path—alone?
Home Again 2020: a story of survival
Home Again 2020, Gold Medalist in Current Events II and Silver Medalist in Multicultural Fiction in the 2021 Jenkins International eLit Awards, describes the Matters family reuniting following a nuclear meltdown as Lou rehabilitates from TBI and COVID-19 forces Mary, an SLP, to work distantly with children with autism during political upheaval and climate change. A current times historical novel.
Home Away from Home
Sometimes we all have to face the inevitable and make tough choices. Dealing with the aging of your parents is one of them. Finding your loved ones the right home is a delicate matter, and it can be a stressful time as it is easy to get lost in the mounds of information. That’s why you need this book. It was written by an insider who worked in all the levels of the system and she wants to share all she knows about the system with you.
Homeschooling on a Budget
Homeschooling is on the rise. After the pandemic exposed many flaws in the public education system, more and more American parents are seeking better options. But what about those who cannot afford private schools and have no access to good charter schools? It’s never been a better time for home education. Parents from any background, with any income level, can give their children the best education possible by utilizing affordable tools within their community. From libraries to book sales and internet options, homeschooling has never been easier, and best of all, parents can do it for less than 5% of the costs that public schools spend on average per student.
Hope Knocking
Hope Knocking tells the story of 2020 from three different perspectives: Amantha, an opinionated retired educator who considers herself to be half hillbilly and half flatlander; Matthew, her soft-spoken mountain husband; and Nancy Mae, Amantha’s charismatic elderly mother who has returned to her East Tennessee roots after leaving nearly seventy years ago. The three live in Mavie, a mere speck on a USGS topographical map, on the banks of the Diamond River.
How Did I Get Here?: Traveling The Road To Resilience
HOW DID I GET HERE? As he woke up after dying for the second time, Andrew Fitzgerald asked himself, “How did I get here?” As he and his wife left Ireland and stepped foot on American soil to begin their lives in the US, he asked himself, “How did I get here?” As his wife delivered their baby after four miscarriages, he asked himself, “How did I get here?” As he sat in a customer sales meeting and negotiated the new listing, authorizations, and launch for what is now the no.1 Hard Seltzer in the USA, he asked himself, “How did I get here?” As he stood on the first tee about to play golf with one of his sporting heroes and a three-time major champion, he asked himself, “How did I get here?”
How They Made It in America: Success Stories and Strategies of Immigrant Women: from Isabel Allende to Ivana Trump, to Fashion Designer Josie Natori, Plus More
Immigrants have been coming to America since the beginning of the seventeenth century in pursuit of their dreams and a better life. Unfortunately in recent years, these very people who have been helping to shape the American Dream for centuries have become targets of abuse.
Fiona Citkin, who immigrated to America from Ukraine, examines the individual experiences of eighteen immigrant women from around the world and from all walks of life who today serve as models of success. In sharing their unique and complex stories, Citkin demonstrates how these women succeeded in America under exceptionally difficult circumstances through drive, grit, intelligence, compassion, and leadership skills. Citkin also captures their collective wisdom and explores the values that drove them to action and success, and presents specific advice that will inspire other success seekers to follow in their footsteps.
How They Made It in America shares the authentic stories of prominent multicultural female immigrants who overcame seemingly insurmountable odds to achieve success in the land of the free and the home of the brave.
How to Be a Christian in Today’s World: Shame or Fear of Failure vs. Living Confidently in God’s Love
Is it possible to embrace faith and lead a Christian life in today’s modern world? This is the question at the heart of How to Be a Christian in Today’s World, an indispensable guide for anyone who is searching for, questioning, or wanting to deepen their faith. Part memoir, part passionate testimony, part self-help guide, in How to Be a Christian in Today’s World, pastor and counselor, Reverend Matthew Hogan, delivers the practical, compassionate message that it is possible to lead a life of faith while being a part of the world. Growing up, Rev. Hogan witnessed his parents’ marriage dissolve beneath the stress of losing their son, his brother. He dealt with the grief of losing his father at a young age. He helped his wife, Kimberly, battle health issues throughout their marriage. As opposed to becoming angry or resentful of the challenges he experienced throughout life, Hogan found each challenge as an opportunity to deepen and grow his faith. As Rev. Hogan dissects key moments from scripture and shares his own compelling life story, readers will build a foundation for their faith that acknowledges, allows for, and even celebrates worldly experiences.
How to Find and Sustain A Great Relationship
This book is a simple Dating Guide and Relationship Guide for Men, Dating and Relationship Guide for Women, and Dating and Relationship Guide for Divorcees. Adolescents and Young Adults will also find the Online Dating Guide very useful. It is also a very useful Online Dating Guide on how to find love online.
How to Find and Sustain A Great Relationship by Dr Grace Anderson
HOW TO FIND AND SUSTAIN A GREAT RELATIONSHIP This book is a simple Dating Guide and Relationship Guide for Men, Dating and Relationship Guide for Women, and Dating and Relationship Guide for Divorcees. Adolescents and Young Adults will also find the Online Dating Guide very useful. It is also a very useful Online Dating Guide on how to find love online. These days, finding true love online is very difficult, because of the proliferation of Dating Sites and Dating Apps. Some people are online looking for temporary connections, perhaps, sexual connections only. However, there are other people online, who are seriously looking for the “One True Love” for them. My Book will guide you in knowing what to do. You will get the chance to think seriously about why you want to go online to find love, and when you do find the “one”, what to do to make sure that you are compatible with that person. You will also learn some tried and tested strategies that will enable you keep that relationship “sweet” enough, to lead to a permanent relationship.
How to Talk to Anyone at Work: Avoid Awkwardness, Banish Social Anxiety, and Achieve Your Greatest Professional Goals WITHOUT Acting Fake
Are you tired of feeling like a social misfit at work? Afraid of putting your foot in your mouth during office small talk or stepping on a landmine of controversy? Fear not, my friend! “How to Talk to Anyone at Work” is the perfect guide for you. With a touch of humor and practical tips, this book will teach you the secret to making a great first impression, how to ace small talk (no more awkward silences!), and even navigate those heated office debates without breaking a sweat. No witchcraft or Jedi mind tricks involved, just good old-fashioned communication skills. Get ready to dazzle your colleagues and take your career to the next level!
However Long the Day
However Long the Day is the tale of two strangers—Niall Donovan, a poor immigrant from Ireland, and Frederick Philips, a rich ne’er-do-well from New York’s Upper East Side—who discover they look so similar they could be twins. Frederick, desperate to avoid a lecture from his father, bribes Niall to switch places for the evening. Niall finds there’s more to the story than Frederick let on, and is dragged through the turbulence created by World War I, the Spanish Flu, and social upheaval, and into the corrupt belly of Manhattan on the cusp of Prohibition. As Niall and Frederick hurtle through the next twenty-four hours, will either get what they bargained for?
I Am Changing Careers: Questions To Guide A Job Seeker
“I Am Changing Careers” is a series of questions and answers based on the authors own job hunting journey that will encourage and motivate you on your own journey of what works to get hired. Topics include choosing your career, getting hired, how to take care of your health, and what to do once you have the job. The roadmap at the end of the book provides a 2-week daily checklist of how to implement the contents of the book and find meaningful employment as quickly as possible.
I’m Not Scared No Way
Teaching children to conquer fears. Carson is afraid of getting his haircut. There is an certificate of achievement and place for before and after pic and lock of hair which makes the book a wonderful keepsake.
Ice in the Guise of Fire
Early in the morning, Lieutenant Lauren Riley is sent to investigate a murder in a notorious, wealthy and politically charged resort in the Sierra Nevada. This will be an interagency investigation involving both Plumas and Butte Counties. From the beginning, it will be complicated, but the tangles do not fully reveal themselves until the investigation is underway, and they keep on coming. The Lieutenant was born in Moluku Lake. She is the daughter of one of the tribal council members. The tribe is poised to open a casino in the resort – in direct competition with the current hub of all that happens in Moluku Lake – the Eagle Nest Empire
Identity
This book is a true story of how a young man born in poverty, alcoholism and dysfunction in Uganda, East Africa, found God or was found by God and experienced transformation that brought about a 180-degree turn in his life. It is an honest story about the depth of depravity God called me out of, my brokenness, my weaknesses and failures, doubts, shortcomings, fears, losses, gains, successes and adventures. This book is a true tale of a life touched, revealed, exposed and transformed by the living God. I have been as honest as I can possibly be about things I worked so hard to hide about myself for a long time in order to keep up appearances. This book is a reveal of my journey to discovering God and unveiling me and my purpose, and I think it can help someone looking for their own meaning and purpose in life. It is not deep theology, just a true story of a life transformed. I think many people may find themselves somewhere in these pages at one point in their lives. I pray and hope in reading this that the reader will find the true freedom in Jesus that I have found and keep finding as I daily become the man God created me to be. The journey to your dreams and your purposes in this world is the journey to discovering yourself and discovering the one true God.
If There’s A Will, There’s A Ghost
Ready To Play Ghost Whisperer? If There’s a Will, There’s a Ghost: A Sycamore Grove Paranormal Cozy Mystery. A few months ago, Eden’s sister and brother-in-law were killed in a car accident. Their daughter Maddie is an adult and can live by herself, but they both are the only family each other has left. After months of driving back and forth, Eden is making the move permanent. But then, right after moving to Sycamore Grove, Eden starts having unwanted visitors… She can see ghostly presences. “Taking a deep breath, I convince myself it’s probably nothing. Maybe something fell. Both animals hear it as well and follow me. Chuckling to myself, I know Maddie’s not wrong. It does feel better having someone else in the space with me, even if they’re four-legged. Peering around the corner, everything looks okay, but then I notice both Hank and Shadow pull back. I step further in and groan. Not one, but two men are sitting on the couch in the back room. And I’d be willing to bet that I’m the only human that can see them…” What happens when ghosts start following you around? Readers who loved Tansy and Hank Pet Psychic Cozy Mysteries by Miranda Rose Barker will also enjoy If There’s a Will, There’s a Ghost, a totally gripping and entertaining mystery full of twists and turns that will keep you up reading all night.
In Gray
Daisy Carmichael’s life is forever changed after a devastating car crash. Nobody remembers the boy who pulled her from the wreckage, the boy who saved her life. She believed she was crazy. That is, until the dreams started. The dreams that force Daisy into a role she never asked for.
In Search of America
A series of essays on aspects of American history and culture, encompassing History (The American Revolution; Nation of Immigrants); Literature (The Great American Novel; The Detective Novel); Art (American Modern); Music (All That Jazz; Ten Decades of Popular Music); and Film (The Hollywood Musical; Through the Lens—Westerns; Comedies; The Art of Alfred Hitchcock).
In The Death of Night 2.0
How do you eradicate terrorist cells inside Houston, Texas after it’s been infiltrated by the Russian Mafia? Retired C.I.A. Case Officer Bill Carpenter knows how—make the Russians an offer they can’t refuse: the swapping of inside information on local and Federal Law Enforcement Operations in exchange for the extermination of all foreign terrorists by the Red Mafia’s triggermen. With surveillance data on terrorists once held by the U.S. Intelligence Community being funneled into the hands of Russian Organized Crime’s most brutal killers, terrorist supporting organizations worldwide watch in horror as their operatives are butchered by an enemy that loves violence, and follows no laws or regulations. The resulting bloodbath causes Bill Carpenter to execute one final maneuver: the use of Congressional Legislation signed into law following the 9-11 attacks to scare the Russian Mob into slaughtering more terrorists, far into the future.
Indications of a Mysterious Path
Indications of a Mysterious Path is the true chronological account of the life of Ronald Lutz from birth to present (2022). It details the experiences of a troubled man who, although nurtured by loving parents, found it difficult to form and maintain friendships. Then he met a woman with a quiet, gentle spirit. They developed a lasting bond while he continued a journey of discovery on a mysterious path.
Ingrid
Ingrid is the story of a young art prodigy who struggles to peruse her artistic talents in a world dominated by robotics and artificial intelligence.
Insensible Loss
Her life is over . . . yet somehow she carries on
After attempting to sever all ties to her life as a hired assassin, a woman struggles to understand who she has become. She knows she doesn’t want to kill again—but it proves to be a difficult habit to break, particularly in a world where people are after her and those she loves most.
Inside the Pencil Box: A Colorful Children’s Book About the Powers of Teamwork & Friendship as a Story for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, Elementary Kids Ages 5 6 7 8 9
Teaches powers of teamwork and friendship as a creative children’s chapter book! Welcome to the magical world within Emma’s pencil box, where two kingdoms lie: The Pencil Kingdom and the Eraser Kingdom. Here, school supplies turn into lively characters and do so much more than just write and erase! A wonderful story about the importance of overcoming differences to serve a bigger goal!
Intimacies in Borrowed Light
Intimacies in Borrowed Light: Poems is Darius Stewart’s first book-length collection of poems drawn from his three previous chapbooks in addition to new poems not collected in those volumes. The result is a book that is more than the sum of its parts, but one that coalesces around themes of love, addiction, violence, sexual identity, and the corporeal body to betray the intimate moments that illuminate, especially, Black gay male experiences.
Investing Made Simple and Easy
The world’s greatest investors had strategies. Here’s yours… all condensed into an easy-to-understand roadmap to success. Do you have discipline and patience? Then you have two of the key skills that made Warren Buffet the billionaire he is today. It’s difficult not to look at the field of investment and wealth management and think there’s too much to learn to make a success of it… and indeed, there are a great many in-depth books out there that make it seem even more daunting. You could study finance to a deep level for years, and still continue to learn something new. But do you really need to? Thankfully, the answer is no. There are shortcuts, and these shortcuts rely on using the work of others who’ve gone before you. Franck Normandeau has been in the game for over 20 years, and he’s done all the background reading for you. So if you have a thirst for reaping the rewards of investment but lack the passion for trawling through heavy finance literature, you’re in luck.
Is This What Death Feels Like?
Air Force pilot eneges enemy force, shoots down three enemy aircraft, then while facing other aircraft, he bgins to die!
Jay’s River
Jay’s River is a touching romance between two young men, from differing cultures, each of which has his own faults and fears, and tells of how they come together, despite missteps along the way, and a danger that revisits, threatening to break them apart.
Jesus’ Silent Years (4 book series)
Jesus’ Silent Years is a four-volume series of historical novels, written in modern language for modern people (not using ancient-speak). These novels have one focus, Jesus of Nazareth. They paint contrasting stories from different points of view about Jesus. More than one storyline designed to complexify his person, nuance his character. Tales from good and bad folks smack up against each other. Each story shows how Jesus’ character was shaped.
All of us mature by going through the same tasks: leaving home, managing puberty, hormones, shaping our identity, forming friends, finding a vocation and life partner—or lack of one. Jesus was no exception. The author, a clinical psychologist, alternates between developing Jesus’ interior life and his relationships with family, friends, and foes. He marries lyrical writing with a training manual, teaching with parables how to live wisely in today’s world—regardless of your faith, or lack of it.
Journaling Power: How To Create the Happy, Healthy, Life You Want to Live
Journaling Power teaches you how to put the ultimate self-healing tool right at your fingertips–journaling. You’ll discover how daily pen-to-paper journal writing leads to self-growth and life-changing transformation. You’ll also learn that numerous scientific medical studies prove journaling unleashes a healing agent that empowers your life in ways you’ve never imagined.
Journey of a Twelve -Year -Old, To a Woman of God : Limited Edition
“Life is like standing in quicksand when you don’t have faith! But the Creator always provides.” The story of a girl’s journey to adulthood, guided by family and faith as; she navigates life’s struggles. Discover how she overcame grief, trauma, and challenges to her morality to emerge the triumphant woman she is today. The Beginning Journey from childhood to a woman of God delivers a valuable message to us all: there is courage to be found in turmoil and strength to be gained in adversity. A lifetime of lessons, wisdom, and observations, this intriguing story will keep you firmly gripped and help you forge your path through life with faith. The lessons learned on this journey will ring true to readers of all ages. As a man, woman, or discovering faith in God yourself, you will find the Bible verses helpful, inspiring, and motivational. They are a blueprint to help you journey through life’s many challenges.
JOURNEY: The Story of an American Family Vol.2
Second volume in a Historical Fiction series that is told from the perspective of a young black man and his family in 1860’s America, a country that did not love him back.
Juliette’s Journals
A first love in Paris chronicled in two diaries. One chaste, in white, the other naughty, in red! Juliette spends her junior year in Paris, hoping to experience her first love in the City of Romance. In one of her journals, she chronicles her journey. In the other, the aspiring writer pens saucy stories, using details from her first experiences with romance as a point of departure. The young French artist Juliette meets is a dream come true. One girl. Two journals. One love story. Seven naughty tales. Virgin Juliette Connor searching for her “Monsieur la premiere fois.” Aspiring erotic romance author “Genevieve du Lac” is finding her voice as a writer. If all goes well, it will be the perfect twenty-first birthday present — fantasies finally becoming real. Everything will be perfect! Won’t it?
Just City
Just City is an award-winning novella about 21-year-old Nathan who dreams about creating a cool start-up with his friend Jack. To get money for the start-up Nathan starts playing a virtual reality game as part of a scientific experiment. The game forces Nathan to discover what it is like to be in the skin of somebody else, for whom the cards have been dealt differently. The depressing experiences of playing the game make Nathan question his belief in meritocracy and pick a fight with Jack. What is just and what do we really deserve? This is only the beginning of Nathan’s search for a new life credo that will have both love and reason at its core.
Just Say It
Turning forty, Lisa Grant is broke, alone and living in rural Gloucestershire, hurtling towards an inevitable midlife crisis. Romantically, she pushes people away. She cannot say, “I love you.” Jack, the only love of her life, put the Atlantic Ocean between them after they fell out the last time and now lives in New York. Fearing for her sanity, she addresses the problem she has carried with her for the past forty years – her narcissistic mother, Elizabeth. When Lisa was six years old, her father disappeared, and her mother kept the truth about why he left the family home hidden. When starting her journalistic career, Lisa reconnects with her father and discovers grim truths about her controlling mother. After four decades of sparring with her impossible mother, Lisa cultivates a more rational and sympathetic approach to discovering why her mother lacks empathy. Believing childhood trauma may be responsible, Lisa harnesses her journalistic skills to investigate her mother’s past and is shocked by what she finds.
Justice in the Age of Judgment: From Amanda Knox to Kyle Rittenhouse and the Battle for Due Process in the Digital Age
Justice used to be about what was proved in the courtroom. These days unprecedented forces are assaulting the burden of proof and the fundamental right of “innocent until proven guilty.” Those forces are the court of public opinion, Twitter, blogs, Facebook and other social, print and television media. She points out our inclination to pass blame as an outlet for our discomfort or uncertainty. Finding online communities that share our biases and prejudices can bring a sense of relief. But it is nothing more than a feedback loop based on confirmation biases and preconceived notions which leads to scapegoating rather than a search for truth.
Keep Your Fork! Something Sweet is Coming
Keep Your Fork: Something Sweet Is Coming is an inspiring and motivating guide for anyone experiencing a challenge, whether it’s addiction, cancer, sexuality, depression, long-term readjustments from the global pandemic, or trauma. Chapter by chapter, Bill Kavanagh offers concrete help using his personal experiences and professional training to lead readers in examining their past, present, and future through exercises, writing prompts, and meditations.There is always light, always hope, and always love. If you are currently struggling with a challenge in your life, keep your fork. Something in this book will lead you to a sweet dessert.