Download or read book The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano written by Donna Freitas and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A deeply moving novel about a woman who thought she never wanted to be a mother—and the many ways that life can surprise us “An ode to possibility” — The Washington Post Rose Napolitano is fighting with her husband, Luke, about prenatal vitamins. She promised she'd take them, but didn't. He promised before they got married that he'd never want children, but now he's changed his mind. Their marriage has come to rest on this one question: Can Rose find it in herself to become a mother? Rose is a successful professor and academic. She's never wanted to have a child. The fight ends, and with it their marriage. But then, Rose has a fight with Luke about the vitamins--again. This time the fight goes slightly differently, and so does Rose's future as she grapples with whether she can indeed give up the one thing she thought she knew about herself. Can she reimagine her life in a completely new way? That reimagining plays out again and again in each of Rose's nine lives, just as it does for each of us as we grow into adulthood. What are the consequences of our biggest choices? How would life change if we let go of our preconceived ideas of ourselves and became someone completely new? Rose Napolitano's experience of choosing and then choosing again shows us in an utterly compelling way what it means, literally, to reinvent a life and, sometimes, become a different kind of woman than we ever imagined. A stunning novel about love, loss, betrayal, divorce, death, a woman's career and her identity, The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano is about finding one's way into a future that wasn't the future one planned, and the ways that fate intercedes when we least expect it.

Download or read book Maude written by Donna Mabry and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-10-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In Maude, Donna writes the story of her paternal grandmother's life, beginning on the day of her birth in 1892. A story filled with highs and lows, she reveals a woman who experienced the best life had to offer and the worst events imaginable. Through it all, Maude clung to her faith and kept on going." --Page [4] cover.

Download or read book Diamonds of Affection and Other Stories written by John David Wells and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-11-11 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIAMONDS OF AFFECTION is a collection of short stories filled with a wild and eccentric cast of characters who are all, in some way, struggling to survive in the chaotic and disturbing world created by John David Wells. The reader will find a rock drummer, Todd Benjamin, who is schizophrenic, and thinks the images on MTV videos are originating from the Book of Revelation in the Bible; Donna Robinson, a former dancer on American Bandstand, who thinks shes a character in a song and when shes alone talks to Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks; David Dickinson, a brilliant young man, who believes he is the real Catcher in the Rye; Byron, a wasted junkie, who would leave town if only he had some shoes to wear, and three college students who take a drug-filled, hallucinating road trip to Florida, turning their Range Rover into an Ecstasy orgy with shocking results. These are just a few of the lost beautiful losers who inhabit the pages of Dr. Wells fascinating collection of stories. In the end, readers will find surprising emotional attachments to these flawed, but likable, characters who struggle to maintain their sanity and dignity in the face of an absurd and often unforgiving world.

Download or read book The Little Friend written by Donna Tartt and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2011-10-19 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Goldfinch comes an utterly riveting novel set in Mississippi of childhood, innocence, and evil. • “Destined to become a special kind of classic.” —The New York Times Book Review The setting is Alexandria, Mississippi, where one Mother’s Day a little boy named Robin Cleve Dufresnes was found hanging from a tree in his parents’ yard. Twelve years later Robin’s murder is still unsolved and his family remains devastated. So it is that Robin’s sister Harriet—unnervingly bright, insufferably determined, and unduly influenced by the fiction of Kipling and Robert Louis Stevenson--sets out to unmask his killer. Aided only by her worshipful friend Hely, Harriet crosses her town’s rigid lines of race and caste and burrows deep into her family’s history of loss. Filled with hairpin turns of plot and “a bustling, ridiculous humanity worthy of Dickens” (The New York Times Book Review), The Little Friend is a work of myriad enchantments by a writer of prodigious talent.

Download or read book I Love You Just Because written by Donna Keith and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join this cuddly bear family as they learn about all the ways we love each other . . . just because.

Download or read book Prisoners Without Bars written by Donna O'Donnell Figurski and published by BQB Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Laugh! Cry! G-A-S-P!" This heart-wrenching and triumphant love story is a tale of advocacy and caregiving. Donna's husband, David, stumbled into their bedroom, his hand covering a blood-filled eye from a brain hemorrhage. Donna called 9-1-1. David slipped into a coma. At that moment, Donna was thrust onto the path of caregiver for her best friend and the love of her life. In her debut memoir, Donna shares how a neurosurgeon said that David would make a "great organ donor." She writes of arrogant doctors, uncaring visitors, insensitive ambulance drivers, and problematic nurses. She also tells of the many compassionate doctors, nurses, therapists, staff, strangers, family members, and friends who helped them on their journey. Donna compellingly describes her ability to appear positive as she experiences the horror of making life-or-death decisions. As her world crashes, she credits laughter as her lifesaver. More than thirteen years later, Donna and David are living a "new normal" together.

Download or read book I Love Romcoms and I am a Feminist written by Corrina Antrobus and published by White Lion Publishing. This book was released on 2024-08-27 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A celebration of 100 of the best romantic comedies of all time – all with proper feminist credentials. From Barbie to Muriel’s Wedding and It Happened One Night to 13 Going on 30, this book will validate your love of romcoms and prove they have always had your back. We all love romcoms. They keep us on the edge of our seats, waiting for the two leads to fall madly in love. But what you may not realize is that they often contain profound feminist messages that have the power to re-shape how we think about sexism and women’s rights. In this fascinating guide, movie journalist and Bechdel Test Fest founder Corrina Antrobus reveals how romcoms reflect feminism in the modern age. These iconic, groundbreaking movies have shone a spotlight or shifted narratives on topics from body positivity to abortion, and from faking orgasms to workplace equality. Antrobus discusses all the best feminist moments, big and small, in romcoms through the ages, including: When Harry Met Sally, which broke taboos around faking orgasms 10 Things I Hate About You, which embraced female rebellion Mamma Mia!, which sang in the face of slut shaming My Best Friend's Wedding, which showed us it’s OK to be irrational Clueless, which proved women can be fashionable, feminine, and feminist! Bridesmaids, which brought female-powered comedy to the forefront of Hollywood So, what are you waiting for?! Arm yourself with this stylish guide to the best feelgood movies that have taught a generation of women and girls all about love, humor, and identity. Each page includes recommendations for similar movies, making it the perfect companion for anyone in love with romcoms and longing for more.

Download or read book A Year of Living Kindly written by Donna Cameron and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2020 New York City Big Book Awards Winner in Self-Help: Motivational 2020 14th Annual National Indie Excellence Award-Winner in Self-Help Motivational 2019 IPPY Gold Medal Winner: Self Help 2019 Nautilius Book Awards Gold Winner in Personal Growth & Self-Help 2019 Next Generation Indie Book Awards: Gold Medal Winner in Motivational 2019 Readers’ Favorite Awards: Gold Medal Winner in Nonfiction Self-Help 2019 Eric Hoffer Award Winner: Self-Help 2019 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards: First Place in Self-Help 2019 Chanticleer I & I Book Awards for Instruction and Insight Finalist 2019 International Book Awards: Finalist, Self-Help: General 2019 Nancy Pearl Best Book Award: Finalist in Memoir 2019 Eric Hoffer Montaigne Medal: Finalist 2019 Foreword Indies Finalist: Adult Nonfiction—Self-Help Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2018 Being kind is something most of us do when it’s easy and when it suits us. Being kind when we don’t feel like it, or when all of our buttons are being pushed, is hard. But that’s also when it’s most needed; that’s when it can defuse anger and even violence, when it can restore civility in our personal and virtual interactions. Kindness has the power to profoundly change our relationships with other people and with ourselves. It can, in fact, change the world. In A Year of Living Kindly—using stories, observation, humor, and summaries of expert research—Donna Cameron shares her experience committing to 365 days of practicing kindness. She presents compelling research into the myriad benefits of kindness, including health, wealth, longevity, improved relationships, and personal and business success. She explores what a kind life entails, and what gets in the way of it. And she provides practical and experiential suggestions for how each of us can strengthen our kindness muscle so choosing a life of kindness becomes ever easier and more natural. An inspiring, practical guide that can help any reader make a commitment to kindness, A Year of Living Kindly shines a light on how we can create a better, safer, and more just world—and how you can be part of that transformation.

Download or read book The Love Affairs of Lord Byron written by Francis Gribble and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-07-24 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: The Love Affairs of Lord Byron by Francis Gribble

Download or read book HPI Chronicles Volume III Beyond the Norm written by Alison Breskin and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-10-17 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Paul Dale Roberts and the H.P.I. International crew in their 3rd installment of H.P.I. Chronicles. Be there as they delve into the world of the paranormal with true interviews, investigations, and much more. Demons, Vampires, and Ghosts...........Oh my.

Download or read book Evidence with a Scent of Love written by Viva Librte and published by iNK Books - imprint of MJSOLS. This book was released on 2020-12-26 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Erika Cassuto decides to fly to Mexico to visit a childhood friend. Once there she falls in love with a charming and attractive man, Eduardo Acosta; a city dweller, owner of an isolated farm in the plains of Mexico. But their mature and levelheaded love encounters obstacles. A showdown between the two men, her frustrated friend and the farmer. Erika gives up and wishes to return to her country, but a moment before she boards her flight, she is arrested as a suspect in an attempt to assassinate Veronica. Veronica is no other than the divorcee of Eduardo, a stunning socialite, owner of a luxurious spa in Mexico City. Who is the terrifying assassin? Is it Erika's beloved, as the police suspect? Perhaps it is Erika herself? The criminal trial that you will witness in this book will swiftly turn into a captivating and fascinating mystery. An exciting, intricate and moving family saga. The readers are drawn into a series of events which branch out and surprise with every new chapter, exactly like in Viva Librte's previous book, Dancing Life. The fascinating plot is partly based on a true story, and is a personal evidence of the author. After a thorough research her book presents us with a cunning investigator, a decent criminal defense attorney, and a general prosecutor who is tormented by his conscience. Those three will assist her throughout the story in presenting the confusing legal system of The Tequila State. In her picturesque depictions Viva Librte gives us a taste of Mexico's views, scents, and authentic and exceptional colors and sights. This is a 'must' for the enthusiasts of Mexico and the Latin-American culture.

Download or read book Love Always written by John Charles Corrigan and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It started with a worrisome lump in Donna’s neck. It was May 2017. At the time, John and Donna Corrigan were looking forward to the publication of John’s debut non-fiction title about the Red Knight. John had spent twenty-four years doing meticulous research on the Royal Canadian Air Force’s legendary solo-aerobatic jet performer. But, suddenly, that lump plunged the couple into a race for a diagnosis and prayers for an effective treatment. “Love Always” chronicles the many efforts and lessons learned on a journey that consumed the Corrigans for eighteen months. During that period, Donna endured two rounds of chemotherapy, a radical mastectomy, and twenty-five radiation treatments, followed by more radiation before she finally succumbed to Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC), a rare and aggressive form of the disease. Written with the hope of helping others on their breast cancer journey, “Love Always” lays out the challenges and hopes for couples and families facing a potentially terminal breast cancer diagnosis. It isn’t pretty, but it shows there is a community of loving support, from family, friends, health care professionals and even strangers, making it possible to move through the bleakest of times with love, hope, and the knowledge that we are never alone. http://www.facebook.com/booksbyjohncharlescorrigan

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Download or read book Someone to Love written by Nancy Hendry-Riggs and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-11-16 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Donna Straight and her little daughter, Lisa, finally escape Donna's violent husband. They are on the run for 3 years before Sam Straight finds them. He sends his daughter a package for her third birthday. Donna, heart in her throat pulls the string on the package and the whole apartment explodes in flames. We go back to when the very young Donna is fleeing from home to start her freshman year at college. For the first time, Donna has real friends that love her. Her teacher, Sam Straight, saw the naive Donna and sets out to make her his conquest.. Donna, not used to the special attention, fell for Sam, the tender and doting lover that he pretended to be. After the wedding vows are taken, Sam sweeps Donna away to an undisclosed location for their honeymoon before she could even say good-bye to anyone. Little did Donna know what horrors and loneliness awaited her

Download or read book A Husband Best Friend and Caregiver written by A. L. Randle and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-11-03 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Husband, Best Friend, and Caregiver is the true story about Anthony's struggle within himself after his wife, Jessica, is diagnosed with a lifeaEUR"changing disease. He is faced with an inner battle against fear, the fear of staying with his wife while she goes through her challenging journey not knowing what to expect, the fear of taking what seems to be the easier path and leaving her. This story is about coming to realize what matters most and testing the limits of our own strengths. It's about facing challenges headaEUR"on and not giving up. It's about being grateful for what you have and living life one day a time.