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From an early age, Melanie M Johnson recognized she was different. She understood life for her would not be the same as others, however she had no idea what this difference would entail. Facing trauma after trauma, she found herself alone, surrounded by those she thought would love and protect her. But no one could protect her from the things she had to endure. Facing reality brought her to her breaking point, where she thought it would be better to not even exist.

L’histoire d’une femme compliquée dont les décennies de dévouement indéfectible et d’engagement envers l’éducation des enfants à travers le monde démentent une vie personnelle intrigante, imprévisible et parfois inexplicable. Après la vie tumultueuse et inattendue de cette enseignante extraordinaire, la biographie de Simmonds tisse des fils disparates de Russie, de Chine, du Chili, de France et de Saint-Kitts dans une tapisserie vibrante, révélant une femme surprenante et exceptionnelle.

Kurz vor Jahresende liegt der Bewilligungsbrief des Senats auf ihrem Küchentisch: In einem Jahr hat sie ein Jahr frei. Reisen will sie, allein – nach Vietnam vielleicht? Weg von ihrem Job als Lehrerin, den sie liebt. Raus aus ihrem warmen Berliner Nest, wo auch Darling und Kim sind, ohne die sie sich ihr Leben nicht vorstellen kann. Gesagt hat sie Mann und Kind von dem Plan noch nichts.

When I was eight, there were already seven of us children, and my mother was sick, all the work fell on my shoulders, cooking, washing, milking cows, looking after the children, mending clothes, and also working in the fields. Seeing how poor mother, although sick, was eager to work with all her remaining strength, although at the slightest bending a terrible cough choked her and blood rushed to her throat, I was overcome with despair when I thought that she might die. I begged her in everything not to do anything anymore, that I would replace her in everything.

In this bold and unflinching memoir, Dovie King—an Ivy League-educated attorney and former law student advisor at Harvard Law—pulls back the curtain on a disturbing reality: sometimes, the people who know the law best are the ones most harmed by it. Survivor at Law is the story of a woman who wore two titles—lawyer and survivor—and discovered just how incompatible those roles can be in a system that punishes vulnerability and protects power.

In Broken Heart, Healed Heart, Cynthia Spiers Sims shares her true story of overcoming abuse, drug addiction, incarceration, and the pain of losing her children. With raw honesty and deep faith, she recounts the darkest valleys of her life and the incredible journey that led her to freedom, restoration, and a renewed heart. This moving memoir is more than a story of survival. It is a testament to the transforming power of God’s love. Listeners will walk alongside Cynthia through seasons of shame and struggle and witness how faith opened the door to forgiveness, healing, and new beginnings.

In this heartfelt memoir, Linda Burns Huell reflects on a life shaped by love, faith, family, and service. At 19, she married her college sweetheart, Harry, and together they shared nearly 48 years of joys, struggles, and triumphs before his passing. Their union, though not without its thorns, blossomed into a legacy of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who continue to multiply and carry forward their story.

Being the first is never easy. Taking a company public on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange is even more of a challenge. But being the first woman of Indian origin to take a company public in the United States? That takes a whole new level of grit. This is Vinita Gupta’s story.

1955. Per decenni, l'orribile caso della "decapitata di Castelgandolfo" è stato ritenuto un delitto senza movente, avente tutti i crismi della più spietata ferocia omicida, ma privo di qualsiasi logica e raziocinio. Un delitto perfetto in pieno stile giallo-horror. Eppure un cadavere "parla", una scena del delitto racconta, gli oggetti addosso e accanto alla vittima forniscono elementi di riflessione.

How I Own Cerebral Palsy is a captivating look into the life of Carmen Lebron, a young woman set on living a life of positive impact free from physical and mental barriers. Heartfelt, honest, and full of liberating moments for the soul, Carmen's story is a riveting testament to why we should never, under any circumstances, consider giving up.

Lançada aos holofotes públicos aos quinze anos, após o atentado perpetrado pelo Talibã contra sua vida, Malala logo se transformou em um ícone internacional, símbolo de bravura e resiliência. Mas, longe das câmeras e das multidões, a garota passou anos lutando para se encontrar em um mundo desconhecido. Agora, Malala apresenta aos leitores—e pela primeira vez—sua trajetória para além das manchetes. No meu caminho é um livro de memórias franco e surpreendente, escrito com originalidade, humor e ternura.

Elle me confia sereinement ses bonheurs et ses malheurs, ses illusions et ses désillusions. Tout ce qui fait qu'une vie mérite d'être vécue. Elena avait tout pour être heureuse, sauf que l'intérêt des uns passait avant le bonheur des autres.

In Sparrow, join the journey of a once-abandoned dog and the human who found hope in her companionship. After facing their own struggles, Sparrow and her owner discover that sometimes the greatest healing comes from the most unexpected friendships. Through laughter, love, and a few tears, this narrative showcases how Sparrow's unwavering loyalty and courage transformed a life marked by uncertainty into one filled with joy and purpose. As they navigate the challenges of recovery together, listeners will be inspired by the bond formed between a rescue dog and the person who needed her most.

A powerful memoir—that was named a New York Times Notable Book—which remains a testament to strength, memory, and the enduring will to live In this widely acclaimed memoir, Jean Said Makdisi offers a deeply personal account of civilian life during Lebanon’s brutal fifteen-year civil war...

The Memory House is a poetic memoir based on stories about the Israeli immigrant experience, ranging from the author's grandparents leaving Eastern Europe during the holocaust, to her parents immigrating from Israel to America in the sixties, and then to her own experiences growing up between Israel and the US in the eighties. The book is bilingual and weaves back and forth through time, crossing cultural lines and making connections with ancestral lineage.

Her father was her biggest supporter and greatest champion. He taught her that she was capable of anything and encouraged her to treat every day like a great adventure. He taught her about mental toughness, "mind over matter" and pushing through adversity. But what happens when she comes face to face with the fact that much of her father's advice was "do as I say, not as I do"? What happens when "mind over matter" stops working and she's forced to actually feel her emotions?

Pam's journey from a tragic beginning to a life of fulfillment and purpose is both inspiring and thought-provoking. Born into a family struck by tragedy, Pam lost her mother at the tender age of two in a vehicle accident. This devastating event sent her birth family into a downward spiral, leading to Pam becoming a ward of the state. Eventually, she was adopted at the age of twelve, already hardened by the harsh circumstances and feelings of abandonment she had endured. Despite the chaos and the void, she tried to fill with a partying lifestyle.

This book is a personal narrative chronicling the author's journey through pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum. Throughout the narrative, the author emphasizes the importance of intentionality in selecting medical providers, self-advocacy, stress management, and maintaining open communication in relationships. Reflections on lessons learned underscore reliance on faith and God's support throughout the journey.

In this inspiring account, the author shares her journey from confusion to clarity, from fear to faith, and from doubt to deep, life-giving obedience to God’s call. Through her experiences in the outback of Australia, the jungles of Indonesia, and the prisons and villages of East Africa, we discover that true abundance is found when we align ourselves with God’s purpose—when we engage deeply in the relationship He created us for.

Blossoming Resilience: Stories of Pain, Healing and Triumph is more than a story of personal triumph. Dr. Toney’s candid reflections offer hope and inspiration to anyone who has ever felt marginalized, underappreciated, or overwhelmed by life’s challenges. In this powerful autobiography, Dr. Kimberly Toney shares her remarkable journey from the challenging streets of Chicago’s South Side to a successful career in medicine.