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Love Can Be Messy But You Don't Have To Be (Hard Cover) by Elizabeth Overstreet
Shakespeare famously said, “The course of true love never did run smooth.” And it’s true; sometimes love can get a little messy. But how can you find true love if you’re focused on the mess? In this salient and impactful guide, compassionate relationship expert Elizabeth Overstreet offers her best tips as someone who personally survived those relationship “dark ages,” found her forever partner, and went on to coach others across the globe to do the same.
Within these pages, discover the empowering truth that true love does exist, and, how when you’re equipped with the right tools and strategies, it can lead you to the lasting happiness and fulfillment you’ve always yearned for. Join Elizabeth as she shares effective relationship strategies garnered from years of observing those closest to her, counseling couples and individuals, and through her personal experiences. Whether you’re single or in a relationship you’d like to nourish, this book is a must-read for those looking to cultivate healthy, loving, long-lasting relationships.
Love Can Be Messy But You Don't Have To Be (Soft Cover) by Elizabeth Overstreet
Shakespeare famously said, “The course of true love never did run smooth.” And it’s true; sometimes love can get a little messy. But how can you find true love if you’re focused on the mess? In this salient and impactful guide, compassionate relationship expert Elizabeth Overstreet offers her best tips as someone who personally survived those relationship “dark ages,” found her forever partner, and went on to coach others across the globe to do the same.
Within these pages, discover the empowering truth that true love does exist, and, how when you’re equipped with the right tools and strategies, it can lead you to the lasting happiness and fulfillment you’ve always yearned for. Join Elizabeth as she shares effective relationship strategies garnered from years of observing those closest to her, counseling couples and individuals, and through her personal experiences. Whether you’re single or in a relationship you’d like to nourish, this book is a must-read for those looking to cultivate healthy, loving, long-lasting relationships.
Lymphomania: A Mostly True Account of Life, Love, and Lymphoma (SOFT COVER) By Gregg Goldman
“Cali, you have stage 3S B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.”
Gregg Goldman never imagined he would hear these words spoken to his wife after twenty-four years of marriage. The COVID-19 pandemic was already daunting, but at least it was happening outside; this was a crisis occurring directly in his own home, his sanctuary. However, with Cali now too sick to rule the roost, Gregg puts his introverted tendencies aside to deal with the kids, Cali’s ever-present family, concerned friends, doctors with way too much on their plate, and a zillion other tasks that may be normal for most but are foreign to a guy who barely likes talking to people.
In this emotional and darkly humorous memoir of marriage and self-realization, Gregg falls in love with his wife all over again as she shows incredible strength and vulnerability during a time when the fear of death overshadows the hope for a
better future.
Lymphomania: A Mostly True Account of Life, Love, and Lymphoma (HARD COVER) By Gregg Goldman
“Cali, you have stage 3S B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.”
Gregg Goldman never imagined he would hear these words spoken to his wife after twenty-four years of marriage. The COVID-19 pandemic was already daunting, but at least it was happening outside; this was a crisis occurring directly in his own home, his sanctuary. However, with Cali now too sick to rule the roost, Gregg puts his introverted tendencies aside to deal with the kids, Cali’s ever-present family, concerned friends, doctors with way too much on their plate, and a zillion other tasks that may be normal for most but are foreign to a guy who barely likes talking to people.
In this emotional and darkly humorous memoir of marriage and self-realization, Gregg falls in love with his wife all over again as she shows incredible strength and vulnerability during a time when the fear of death overshadows the hope for a
better future.
Finding Beauty in the Gray (Hard Cover) by Hugh J. Willard
In this brilliant collection of essays, Finding Beauty in the Gray invites you into the living rooms, backyard gardens, mountain apple orchards, and coastal boardwalks of folks approaching, or in the fertile soil of, their retirement years. This landscape offers excitement, and maybe some trepidation, as Third-Agers navigate the questions: “Who am I today? Who or what matters to me now? What gifts do I have to offer myself and my community?”
Follow Hugh Willard as he shares the stories of Third-Agers gathered at cocktail parties; by neighbors’ mailboxes; in his counseling practice; and even at the literal feet of two-story, recycled, wooden trolls in coastal Maine. Hugh gives voice to their experiences and some of his own through lively, joyful, and, at times, gritty essays. Complementing these essays and themes are some of Hugh’s poems—verses of love, loss, legacy, play, and always beauty.
Finding Beauty in the Gray (Soft Cover) by Hugh J. Willard
In this brilliant collection of essays, Finding Beauty in the Gray invites you into the living rooms, backyard gardens, mountain apple orchards, and coastal boardwalks of folks approaching, or in the fertile soil of, their retirement years. This landscape offers excitement, and maybe some trepidation, as Third-Agers navigate the questions: “Who am I today? Who or what matters to me now? What gifts do I have to offer myself and my community?”
Follow Hugh Willard as he shares the stories of Third-Agers gathered at cocktail parties; by neighbors’ mailboxes; in his counseling practice; and even at the literal feet of two-story, recycled, wooden trolls in coastal Maine. Hugh gives voice to their experiences and some of his own through lively, joyful, and, at times, gritty essays. Complementing these essays and themes are some of Hugh’s poems—verses of love, loss, legacy, play, and always beauty.
All Mixed Up- Soft Cover by Lexi Andresen Lutz
We are no longer in a world where people can be defined by one or two syllables. We are increasingly more unique and more complex humans. This is the beauty of America, and it should be shared and acknowledged.
Growing up in a multicultural household with a Filipino mother and German-Irish father, Alexandria “Lexi” Lutz has always been fascinated by the complexities of her identity. Despite a happy childhood and supportive parents, she often felt like an outsider while living in an environment where most people identified with one race.
In light of recent social and political movements surrounding race and identity, Lexi was inspired to write about being multiracial and racially ambiguous in America, as well as the identity crisis that comes with it.
All Mixed Up delves into the complexities of navigating different cultural identities and the importance of belonging in today’s society, empowering multiracial individuals to find beauty in their ambiguity.
All Mixed Up- Hard Cover by Lexi Andresen Lutz
We are no longer in a world where people can be defined by one or two syllables. We are increasingly more unique and more complex humans. This is the beauty of America, and it should be shared and acknowledged.
Growing up in a multicultural household with a Filipino mother and German-Irish father, Alexandria “Lexi” Lutz has always been fascinated by the complexities of her identity. Despite a happy childhood and supportive parents, she often felt like an outsider while living in an environment where most people identified with one race.
In light of recent social and political movements surrounding race and identity, Lexi was inspired to write about being multiracial and racially ambiguous in America, as well as the identity crisis that comes with it.
All Mixed Up delves into the complexities of navigating different cultural identities and the importance of belonging in today’s society, empowering multiracial individuals to find beauty in their ambiguity.
Okay … Now What? Hard Cover by Pam Chila Smith
It is a very scary word: cancer. It’s even scarier when it’s your own child.
Every parent wants to be Wonder Woman or Superman, but even the strongest and bravest of parents sometimes need help during stressful and tumultuous times. For Pamela Chila Smith, that time was when her teenage son, Nicholas, was diagnosed with brain cancer.
Okay.. Now What? is a guide for new cancer parents, written from the heart of experience. Throughout the book, Pamela offers clear, direct, and empathetic advice for parents challenged with the task of keeping their sick child as healthy and comfortable as possible as well as making sure proper care is provided. She stresses the importance of listening and paying attention to the child and staying on top of everything and everyone, so nothing is missed.
Take notes. Ask questions. Stay strong. And remember to breathe.
Okay … Now What? Soft Cover by Pam Chila Smith
It is a very scary word: cancer. It’s even scarier when it’s your own child.
Every parent wants to be Wonder Woman or Superman, but even the strongest and bravest of parents sometimes need help during stressful and tumultuous times. For Pamela Chila Smith, that time was when her teenage son, Nicholas, was diagnosed with brain cancer.
Okay.. Now What? is a guide for new cancer parents, written from the heart of experience. Throughout the book, Pamela offers clear, direct, and empathetic advice for parents challenged with the task of keeping their sick child as healthy and comfortable as possible as well as making sure proper care is provided. She stresses the importance of listening and paying attention to the child and staying on top of everything and everyone, so nothing is missed.
Take notes. Ask questions. Stay strong. And remember to breathe.
When the Rivers Flowed by Marilyn Mascaro (Hard Cover)
Set in the early twentieth century, this riveting tale follows Marie Little and Earl Layman, who left different parts of Appalachia to better themselves in Knoxville, Tennessee. It explores events central to the city, such as the tumultuous riot in 1919. Earl witnessed the event and steadfastly believed in the innocence of the Black man whose arrest sparked the violence. Marie was influenced by the Progressive Movement’s insistence on temperance and women’s suffrage, as well as the Jazz Age’s view of women as fun and accomplished.
Once Earl and Marie meet and marry, they are almost immediately thrown into the Great Depression. As the couple navigate the era’s dark waters, they learn to value stamina and kindness toward others.
When the Rivers Flowed: An Ambitious Hillbilly and a Southern Flapper Discover Knoxville, Tennessee blends historical truth with storytelling flair, creating an enthralling tale of ordinary people living in extraordinary times.
When the Rivers Flowed by Marilyn Mascaro (Soft Cover)
Set in the early twentieth century, this riveting tale follows Marie Little and Earl Layman, who left different parts of Appalachia to better themselves in Knoxville, Tennessee. It explores events central to the city, such as the tumultuous riot in 1919. Earl witnessed the event and steadfastly believed in the innocence of the Black man whose arrest sparked the violence. Marie was influenced by the Progressive Movement’s insistence on temperance and women’s suffrage, as well as the Jazz Age’s view of women as fun and accomplished.
Once Earl and Marie meet and marry, they are almost immediately thrown into the Great Depression. As the couple navigate the era’s dark waters, they learn to value stamina and kindness toward others.
When the Rivers Flowed: An Ambitious Hillbilly and a Southern Flapper Discover Knoxville, Tennessee blends historical truth with storytelling flair, creating an enthralling tale of ordinary people living in extraordinary times.