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1000 tulosta hakusanalla Fern Michaels
Strong Female Character is a game-changing memoir on sexism and neurodiversity.
BRITISH BOOK OF THE YEAR: AUDIOBOOK WINNER 2024NERO BOOK AWARDS WINNER 2023WINNER, NON FICTION BOOK 2023, BOOKS ARE MY BAG AWARDSSHORTLIST, BOOKSHOP.ORG INDIE CHAMPIONSSHORTLIST, AMAZON NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEARSHORTLIST, GOODREADS CHOICE BOOK OF THE YEARAudible Books of the Year 2023The Times Books of the Year 2023Apple Best Audiobooks of 2023BOOKSHOP.ORG Book of the Month January 2024THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'I tore through this hilarious, smart, sad, revealing book' - Bob Odenkirk'Funny, sharp and has incredible clarity' - Jon Ronson'An absolute riot. I'm literally going to read it again once I've finished, and I'm a miserable bastard...it's a belter' - FRANKIE BOYLE'Strong Female Character is a testament to the importance of self-knowledge.' - Rachael Healy, The GuardianA summary of my book:1. I'm diagnosed with autism 20 years after telling a doctor I had it.2. My terrible Catholic childhood: I hate my parents etc.3. My friendship with an elderly man who runs the corner shop and is definitely not trying to groom me. I get groomed.4. Homelessness.5. Stripping.6. More stripping but with more nervous breakdowns.7. I hate everyone at uni and live with a psycho etc.8. REDACTED as too spicy.9. After everyone tells me I don't look autistic, I try to cure my autism and get addicted to Xanax.10. REDACTED as too embarrassing.'Fern's book, like everything she does, is awesome. Incredibly funny, and so unapologetically frank that I feel genuinely sorry for her lawyers.' - PHIL WANG'Of course it's funny - it's Fern Brady - but this book is also deeply moving and eye-opening'- ADAM KAY'It made me laugh out loud and broke my heart and made me weep...I hope absolutely everyone reads this, and it makes them kinder and more curious about the way we all live' - DAISY BUCHANAN'Glorious. Frank but nuanced, a memoir that doesn't sacrifice voice or self-awareness. And it has brilliant things to say about being autistic and being funny' - ELLE MCNICOLL'A set text for all of us in 2023' - DEBORAH FRANCES-WHITE'Fern is a brilliant, beautiful writer with a unique voice and even more unique story. Astute, honest and very, very funny.' - LOU SANDERS'So funny and brilliant' - HOLLY SMALE'Witty, dry, and gimlet-eyed, Strong Female Character is a necessary corrective. Brady offers a compelling, messy, highly resonant portrait of what masked Autism feels like.' - Devon Price, author of Unmasking Autism
Shards of Crystal is an eloguent, emotional, and moving book of poetry written straight from the soul. Creativity shines throughout, especially in the poems "Cool Jazz"; Rx" and Death Wish. An undertow of grief and sorrow is eased with remembering the joy of moments past and the hope for moments to come. This is a book of hope and renewal and a lens on the resilience of the human spirit.
In this second volume of the Perceptions Series, you will find short stories and poems from various children's books authors. Each explores the tough topic of bullying. Either from the victim's perspective or that of the bully, these selections include thought-provoking discussion questions and extension activities for parents and educators. Geared for children between grades 3 to 6, this anthology series hopes to entertain and enlighten as readers delve into a deeper understanding of the value of all people.Consider purchasing the first volume, Special Needs, as well to begin your collection
When we talk about our bucket list, we focus on the things we want to do before we die. What about the list of things we DON'T want to happen as we start to age? What do we call THAT list?I'll Be Right There is a guidebook for adult children caring for their aging parents--during what can be an emotionally charged and challenging time.The stories, information, worksheets, and resources in I'll Be Right There will clarify what you already know, and provide you with what you absolutely need to know, for each stage of your parents' aging.In every page I offer what I've learned as a daughter called into service by her family, to help you navigate the rough waters of parental caregiving. Everything from communication, to financial and legal strategies, to managing mental and physical health challenges is covered--just like we are having a conversation. I believe the hardest part of caregiving is knowing what to do and when for the people we love. Working through this book will give you the confidence, and peace of mind, knowing you CAN handle this
Jada Marlone's life appears to be perfect on social media. She has a loving husband, a beautiful child, and a successful career. What she doesn't post about is the disconnect she feels in her marriage, the difficulties of motherhood, and her strained relationship with her mother.Resigned to never being truly happy, Jada runs into an ex-boyfriend. While trying to decide whether the coincidence is her second chance at happiness, Jada begins having dreams that feature her dead cousin Gina.With Gina's help, Jada starts to uncover the real reasons behind her life decisions. As Jada tries to figure out her future, uncontrollable events threaten her resolve. Will she be able to draw from all she learned from Gina, or will she risk making the same mistakes twice?
Lunch Well is an efficient guide to making healthy and delicious lunches. Much ink has been spilled over packing desirable lunches for kids, but for adults, lunch is often the neglected meal. With too many time constraints placed on it, lunch often becomes a sad desk-side meal. Rather than sidelining this important meal, why not use it as an opportunity to infuse your day with a bit of self-care, and a chance to refuel for a productive second half of your day. With 85 recipes, Lunch Well offers a road map: meals that take 15 minutes or less, meals that require only 5 ingredients, how to use one vegetable for three different lunches, and how to turn toast and tinned fish into a perfect meal. It's packed with abundant tips on how to build your pantry to make lunching easier and faster, how to prep while you’re making your morning coffee, and quick ferments for better gut-health. With an eye to reusing ingredients and making good use of leftovers, not to mention packing to avoid spills and soggy ingredients, this is a practical book to reshape your relationship with the midday meal.
Living in exileLeprosy. It was a disease that plagued the ancient world but has long been forgotten by most in the 21st century. That is unless you live in places such as India, where leprosy has not been eradicated.Latika was just 13 years old when her father was diagnosed with leprosy. Being thrown out of the only home her family had ever known, they wander from village to village seeking a new place to live. Finally, they find a one-room home in the village of Jaipur-in a leper colony of 250 families.Living in a rat-infested village and being forced into prostitution, Latika yearns to escape the darkness that threatens to smother her. The puppet-man, Joshua, talks about love in a way she has never experienced. Will she ever experience this love Joshua talks about?Based on true stories, join author Fern Reynolds in Outcast: A Leper's Daughter's Story, to learn how leprosy affects the people of India and experience the plight of a young girl and her journey to joy and fulfillment.
Middle School Student Sleuths Refuse to Let History Be Forgotten.In an extraordinary act of service and dedication, a group of committed middle-school students embarked on a mission to reunite two Holocaust refugees who, inseparable in their youth, lost contact 73 years ago after escaping Nazi Germany together in 1938.Through photographs, text, and historical documents, readers witness the determination of these young sleuths as they piece together the lives of these unaccompanied minors, spanning over seven decades. The reunion, captured in this first book of The Legacy of the Holocaust Series, also was featured on Oprah.
Who will remember the victims?Eighty-nine-year-old Holocaust survivor Edith Westerfeld escaped the Nazi terror that claimed her family. Returning 76 years later to her small ancestral town, she witnesses the unveiling of the Stolpersteine, memorial stones to remember her family.Through photographs, historical documents, and text, Facing the Past captures how some are confronting and atoning for Germany's national crimes. At the same time, Edith discovers the transformative power of two words: "I'm sorry."This second book in TheLegacy of the Holocaust series is ideal for middle-school discussions on moral guidance, citizenship, and historical responsibility. The book cultivates empathy and reminds readers that the act of remembering is the most powerful memorial of all.
An Unaccompanied Minor's OrdealAt just 12, Gerda Katz braved the journey from Nazi Germany to America all by herself as an unaccompanied minor. Her family escaped to the Dominican Republic -- one of the few countries that offered Jews a haven during the Holocaust. Separated from her family for 21 years, Gerda experiences profound loneliness as she adjusts to a new language, culture, and country on her own.Through photographs, historical documents, and text, this compelling narrative sheds light on the long reach of deep-seated racism in the 1930s and 40s across Germany, the Dominican Republic, and the United States.This third book in the Legacy of the Holocaust series is an essential read for understanding the suffering and resilience of young immigrants, past and present.
Updated paperback edition with new Author's Note How could we leave the only world we had ever known? Parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, aunts and uncles and cousins-all were holding hands, clinging to one another, as if they'd never let go.A story that is more relevant than ever, as parents in our war-torn world are forced to rip their families apart and send their children away to safety.It's 1938, and twelve-year-old Edith is about to move from the tiny German village she's lived in all her life to a place that seems as foreign as the moon: Chicago, Illinois. And she will be doing it alone. This dramatic and chilling novel about one girl's escape from Hitler's Germany was inspired by the experiences of the author's mother, one of fourteen hundred children rescued by Americans as part of the One Thousand Children project.BONUS MATERIALS INSIDE Features a discussion guide, Q&A with the author, and a special look at the remarkable true story as seen on the Oprah network, OWN.
Updated edition with new Author's Note How could we leave the only world we had ever known? Parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, aunts and uncles and cousins-all were holding hands, clinging to one another, as if they'd never let go.A story that is more relevant than ever, as parents in our war-torn world are forced to rip their families apart and send their children away to safety.It's 1938, and twelve-year-old Edith is about to move from the tiny German village she's lived in all her life to a place that seems as foreign as the moon: Chicago, Illinois. And she will be doing it alone. This dramatic and chilling novel about one girl's escape from Hitler's Germany was inspired by the experiences of the author's mother, one of fourteen hundred children rescued by Americans as part of the One Thousand Children project.BONUS MATERIALS INSIDE Features a discussion guide, Q&A with the author, and a special look at the remarkable true story as seen on the Oprah network, OWN.
Treasured Letters
Fern Arlene Whitaker; Floyd Lamont Whitaker; Lisa Whitaker Esplin
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2018
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Letters should be treasured, especially if they come from loved ones. The letters in this book are copies of the original letters sent to Lisa. They are retyped below each copy to ensure readability. Then the author takes a moment to expand upon what was going on in her life during that time. The memories are deep and heartfelt. If you read these, may you laugh and cry as you see history recorded for Fern Arlene Mobley and Floyd Lamont Whitaker.
Each year, many brave little warriors are admitted to hospitals facing serious illnesses; illnesses most can't even pronounce. It's a lonely and scary time for them, especially when their families can't be by their side. But these little ones are survivors. There may be no medicine for loneliness, but there definitely is a recipe to prevent it, and good friends and family are the main ingredients. Join the adventures of Double O 54, a crew of 'hospital kids' who refuse to let their illnesses get them down. They embark on wild adventures, full of twists and turns that only race car drivers could handle, and mysteries that only super sleuths could solve. Join them as they spread joy and laughter, proving that even in the toughest of times, happiness can be found if you have good friends by your side. Double O 54; they're like Double O 7, but cooler.
Anna-Lisa thought her first magical adventure was just a dream-until it happened again While visiting her friends in the Yukon, Anna-Lisa is unexpectedly summoned back to the enchanting world of Storyland, where a new and urgent challenge awaits her.This time, the children of Hamelin have mysteriously vanished without a trace, and it's up to Anna-Lisa to uncover the truth and bring them safely home. In this modern retelling of the classic Pied Piper tale, Anna-Lisa must go head-to-head with the infamous Piper, whose magical powers and cunning tricks threaten the children's freedom. As she races against the clock, Anna-Lisa realizes that she must not only outwit the Piper but also help the townspeople understand a valuable lesson: true justice and harmony come from treating everyone with kindness and respect, no matter how different they may seem.Through her brave efforts, Anna-Lisa discovers that the real keys to saving the children lie in courage, friendship, and compassion. With these qualities, she might just find the strength to overcome the Piper's spell. But will she succeed in freeing her young friends before it's too late?Full of adventure, mystery, and heartwarming moments, Anna-Lisa: The Lost Children of Hamelin is a captivating chapter book perfect for readers who crave a thrilling fairytale with a modern twist. This story reminds us all that even in the darkest times, hope and kindness can light the way home.