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This is not your mother's memoir. In The Chronology of Water, Lidia Yuknavitch expertly moves the listener through issues of gender, sexuality, violence, and the family from the point of view of a lifelong swimmer turned artist. In writing that explores the nature of memoir itself, her story traces the effect of extreme grief on a young woman's developing sexuality that some define as untraditional because of her attraction to both men and women.

Where do human societies come from? The drive to answer this question took on a new urgency in the nineteenth century, when a generation of archaeologists began to look beyond the bible for the origins of different cultures and civilizations. Zelia Nuttall threw herself into the study of Aztec customs and cosmology, eager to use the tools of the emerging science of anthropology to prove that modern Mexico was built over the ruins of ancient civilizations.

At the tender age of twenty, Jenn faces a pivotal moment when her boyfriend, Morey, proposes marriage after only a few weeks of dating. Her intuition urges her to say no, but she’s spent the entirety of her teenage years caregiving for family; she yearns for adventure, and she thinks relocating to California with Morey will give her the freedom she craves. So she says yes—only to find herself back in the caregiver role after he becomes disabled a few years into their marriage. But it’s Morey’s volatile personality that ultimately leads Jenn to make a brave decision: it’s time to leave.

In this revelatory biography of one of Canada's most internationally celebrated writers, Mary Henley Rubio looks far beyond Montgomery's own published journals and draws on years of primary research and interviews, as well as a wealth of previously undiscovered material. The result is an account of a fascinating life that is certain to surprise. This comprehensive account of Montgomery's life, all set in rich social context, has taken its place as the definitive biography of this Canadian literary icon.

Conflict defined my childhood and the way I experienced life, shaped by my birth. Coping with the challenges of unstable family dynamics, spousal abuse, and intergenerational trauma. The disappearance of one’s sense of self. Discovering resilience for survival. The story of a tumultuous life, told through the lens of resilience. Dealing with loss, love, and the fear of life. Imprisoned by dysfunction.

Nanny Nightmares is about my experiences working as a nanny for the ultra-wealthy. When I say I have seen it all in my nanny career, I mean it. There are definitely wonderful families I’ve worked for, but their stories are pretty boring and normal. These stories are from the most insane and unsafe families I have dealt with.

This captivating book is a testament of the power that lies within every woman. Linda urges every listener to embrace their own dreams, overcome obstacles, and create a brighter future for themselves and their communities.

In a world where dreams seem unattainable, Esther Wafula's extraordinary memoir, "Unbroken: A Life's Journey Through Love and Loss," defies the limits of possibility. From the depths of rural Africa to the pulsating energy of America, Esther's courageous path weaves through cultural divides, a tumultuous marriage, and an ambitious career, all while chasing the elusive American Dream. "Unbroken" immerses you in Esther's world, where courage, resilience, and hope shine through even the darkest moments.

Claire McCardell shattered cultural norms around women’s clothes, and today much of what we wear traces back to her ingenious, rebellious mind. McCardell invented ballet flats and mix-and-match separates, and she introduced wrap dresses, hoodies, leggings, denim, and more into womenswear. She tossed out corsets in favor of a comfortably elegant look and insisted on pockets, even as male designers didn’t see a need for them. Filled with personal drama and industry secrets, this story reveals how Claire McCardell built an empire at a time when women rarely made the upper echelons of business.

DESPRE AUDIOBOOK. Rațiunile de stat au obligat-o pe Maria de Edinburgh, nepoata reginei Victoria și a țarului Alexandru al II-lea, să accepte căsătoria cu prințul moștenitor al unui regat foarte tânăr de la porțile Orientului, România. Însă calculele capetelor încoronate și ale politicienilor s-au dovedit cu totul greșite. Ajunsă la București, Maria a descoperit că frumusețea, farmecul și inteligența o îndreptățesc să joace un rol mai important și mai folositor pentru noua sa patrie, pe care a învățat să o iubească pătimaș.

Maya Angelou, one of the best-loved authors of our time shares the wisdom of a remarkable life in this bestselling spiritual classic.

Ila Arun burst into public view with the controversial song from Khal Nayak (1993), Choli Ke Peechhey. But several years before that, she was already well known for her contribution to Rajasthani folk music. Mumbai soon became her home, and it was in this city of glamour that Ila made a name for herself in every genre of the performing arts―film, television, music and playback singing―and also as a composer and lyricist.

" Adriana se crispa en voyant son père, son regard empli de fureur. Puis, le silence éclata sous le coup de sa main qui s'abattit sur son visage, laissant derrière lui une douleur lancinante et des souvenirs indélébiles. ". L'histoire bouleversante d'Adriana Karembeu est une source d'inspiration, un récit captivant qui dépasse les frontières. De son enfance en pays communiste, où la violence paternelle était monnaie courante, à ses succès remarquables sur les podiums de la mode, Adriana incarne une détermination et une résilience sans limite.

This is a difficult story of my life. How I survived 30 years of domestic violence before finding peace.

Keira D’Amato was an all-American runner who used to chase success. But after being injured in her early twenties, she assumed her running career was over, and settled into life as a military spouse and mother of two young children. In her early thirties, she found herself overweight, out of shape, and battling postpartum depression. She knew that improving her fitness would make her feel better, and told herself to just get out and run ninety seconds, down her street and back.

At three years old, a father gives his triplet daughters away. This story follows the triplets as they navigate the challenges and hardships that life throws at them. Their lives unfold as a vast canvas, filled with vivid scars that tell tales of relentless battles, shattered hearts, and lost dreams.

In My Place Among Men, outdoor journalist Kris Millgate explores not only the wildest backcountry of America but her own experiences growing up poor and Mormon in Utah—and, ultimately, what it took to create a different life for herself. Her memoir is a powerful tapestry of adventure, personal growth, and identity. In the lineage of Cheryl Strayed, Millgate may look to nature to find her place, but she's just as relentless as the wild itself.

In 2020, I made a heavy and very unpopular decision to walk away from my employment at Baylor University in a very public way. In this book, I talk about the why, as well as the what, and all the beauty that has bloomed from the ashes for me and my family.

An irresistible inside look at one of the world’s great dance companies, Winter Season is also a sensitive, intimate, and almost painfully honest account of the emotional and intellectual development of a young woman dedicated to one of the most demanding of all the arts.

Are you ready to reclaim your power and rediscover your fiery essence after a hysterectomy? Dangerous Pussi is your unapologetic guide to embracing life after loss, finding strength in vulnerability, and owning your body and spirit like never before.