Download or read book Just a Girl written by Carrie Mesrobian and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-03-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking a hard look at the societal constraints on teenage girls, Morris Award nominee Carrie Mesrobian tells one girl’s story with bracing honesty and refreshing authenticity. By her senior year of high school, Rianne has exhausted all the fun there is to have in small-town Wereford, Minnesota. Volleyball season is winding down, the parties feel tired, and now that she’s in a serious relationship with reformed player Luke Pinsky, her wild streak has ended. Not that she ever did anything worse than most guys in her school...but she knows what everyone thinks of her. Including her parents. Divorced but now inexplicably living together again, Rianne wonders why they’re so quick to point out every bad choice she’s making when they can’t even act like adults—or have the decency to tell Rianne whether or not they’re getting back together. With an uncomfortable home life and her once-solid group of friends now dissolving, the reasons for sticking around after high school are few. So why is Rianne locking step when it comes to figuring out her future? That’s not the only question Rianne can’t answer. Lately she’s been wondering why, when she has a perfect-on-paper boyfriend, she wants anything but. Or how it is that Sergei, a broken-English-speaking Russian, understands her better than anyone who’s known her all her life? And—perhaps the most troubling question—why has Rianne gotten stuck with an “easy girl” reputation for doing the same exact things as guys without any judgment? Carrie Mesrobian, acclaimed author of Sex & Violence and Cut Both Ways, sets fire to the unfair stereotypes and contradictions that persist even in the twenty-first century.

Download or read book Just a Girl written by Lia Levi and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE MILDRED L. BATCHELDER AWARD! In this award-winning memoir translated from Italian to English, a Jewish girl grows up during a difficult time of racial discrimination and war, and discovers light in unexpected places. This classic, powerful story from Lia Levi is adapted for young readers, with beautiful black-and-white illustrations, a family photo album, and a powerful author’s note to readers. 1938, Italy. Six-year-old Lia loves to build sandcastles at the beach and her biggest problem is her shyness and quiet, birdlike voice—until prime minister Mussolini joins forces with Hitler in World War II, and everything changes. Now there are laws saying Jewish children can’t go to school, Jews can’t work, or go on vacation. It’s difficult for Lia to understand why this is happening to her family. When her father loses his job, they must give up their home and move from city to city. As war comes closer, it becomes too dangerous to stay together, and Lia and her sisters are sent to hide at a convent. Will she ever be “just a girl” again? The memoir is full of poignant moments of friendship and loss, dreaded tests at school, told in Lia's captivating voice, as she grows into a young teen. Just a Girl is an important addition to the WWII Jewish canon.

Download or read book Just a Girl written by Lucinda Jackson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just A Girl is the sensitive, personal story of the author’s ambition to become and succeed as a scientist during the “white man in power” era of the 1950s to 2010s. In the male-dominated science world, she struggles from girlhood unworthiness to sexist battles in jobs on the farms and in the restaurants of America, in academia’s laboratories and field research communities, and in the executive corner office. Jackson overcomes pain, shame, and self-blame, learns to believe in herself when others don’t, and becomes a champion for others. The turbulent legal and social background of sexual harassment and sexism in America over seven decades is delivered as “history with emotion.” Just a Girl is also a call to action: it identifies the court cases and lawsuits that helped advance the cultural changes we see today; outlines the pressing need for a Boys and Men Liberation (BAML) movement; highlights new approaches by parents; advocates for changes in our universities; and suggests a different direction for corporate America to take to stop the cycle of sexual harassment. Eye-opening and inspiring, it points the way to a brighter future for women everywhere.

Download or read book Just a Girl written by Charles Garvice and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: Just a Girl by Charles Garvice

Download or read book Just a Girl written by Ellie Cahill and published by Loveswept. This book was released on 2016-06-21 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this pitch-perfect novel from the author of When Joss Met Matt (“One of those books that make you forget everything around you.”—Sophie Jordan), a rock ’n’ roll diva must choose between her career and her heart. After getting kicked out of her own band—by her own boyfriend—Presley Mason finds herself back in Wisconsin, helping her parents run their renowned music store. Instead of belting out powerhouse vocals to sold-out crowds in L.A., she’s stocking shelves and inspecting rental violins. But the shop isn’t all bad: When she’s vacuuming up late one night, she bumps into the guitar teacher with the smoldering amber eyes and the killer tattoo. And that’s when things take an interesting turn. Presley soon finds that Paul Kellerman is as good in bed as he is on guitar. So why isn’t he stoked to share his band, Jukebox Bleu, with her? Turns out Paul has crippling stage fright, which he’s been self-medicating without much success. But when Jukebox Bleu’s lead singer gets called for military service, the other members beg Presley to front them. Even though she swore never to mix men with music again, the temptation to perform is almost as intense as her chemistry with Paul. Now Presley must decide what’s more important: a second chance at love . . . or rock stardom. Praise for Just a Girl “I found Just a Girl by Ellie Cahill to be exactly what I was looking for: a romance about people in their young twenties who live and behave like they are in their young twenties. . . . I really liked this book.”—Smart Bitches “Ever since reading my first book by Ms. Cahill, I’ve been looking forward to reading another of her stories . . . this was a very entertaining, fast-paced, amusing read that had me captivated from start to finish.”—Harlequin Junkie “Just a Girl is one of those books that really pulls you onto the scene and makes you feel like a part of the action! . . . Ellie Cahill is always such a delightful author to read! . . . If you’re in the mood for some fun romances, her books are exactly what you need!”—Book Addicts Guide “An easy and lighthearted read. I liked the story and the humour that popped up every now and then.”—Romance Between the Sheets Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

Download or read book No Walls and the Recurring Dream written by Ani DiFranco and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A memoir as fierce, freewheeling, and passionate as her music." --O, the Oprah magazine A memoir by the celebrated singer-songwriter and social activist Ani DiFranco In her new memoir, No Walls and the Recurring Dream, Ani DiFranco recounts her early life from a place of hard-won wisdom, combining personal expression, the power of music, feminism, political activism, storytelling, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, and much more into an inspiring whole. In these frank, honest, passionate, and often funny pages is the tale of one woman's eventful and radical journey to the age of thirty. Ani's coming of age story is defined by her ethos of fierce independence--from being an emancipated minor sleeping in a Buffalo bus station, to unwaveringly building a career through appearances at small clubs and festivals, to releasing her first album at the age of 18, to consciously rejecting the mainstream recording industry and creating her own label, Righteous Babe Records. In these pages, as in life, she never hesitates to question established rules and expectations, maintaining a level of artistic integrity that has inspired and challenged more than a few. Ani continues to be a major touring and recording artist as well as a celebrated activist and feminist, standing as living proof that you can overcome all personal and societal obstacles to be who you are and to follow your dreams.

Download or read book Just a Girl and Her Sister written by Shivani Suryavanshi and published by Educreation Publishing. This book was released on with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If you have a sister, that's the best blessing that you could ever receive from God." This story spins around the life of a girl named "Ladoo" and her elder cousin sister "Ritu." When Ladoo first met her Ritu didi, she didn't like her much but she didn't know that the person will become her everything one day. Join the journey of their story: how her sister "Ritu" helped her from the unexpected battles of life; how she brought her Ladoo out of the darkness that she was facing and made her the strongest girl. And finally made her believe, "Life is beautiful."

Download or read book Just a Girl and Her Thoughts A Diary for the Modern Woman written by Sparta Media and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-02-25 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a Writing Journal for the modern woman. It is perfect for writing poetry, notes, lists, or any ideas that may cross your mind. Every page is the same as it is a JOURNAL--for you to fill in the pages. High-quality paper allows for perfect absorbency with ink, gel pens, or pencilPerfect for making lists, creating poetry, or writing down your life reflections200 pages--like a 200-page paperback book Matte cover for a professional finishPerfect size at 7"x10" -- LARGER than mostPerfect for gift-giving!

Download or read book The Girl You Thought I Was written by Rebecca Phillips and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-07-31 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A smart and savvy take on coming of age and coming to terms, with a little help from your friends.”—Huntley Fitzpatrick, author of My Life Next Door No one looking at Morgan Kemper would think she had a secret—at least not one that she’s deeply ashamed of. To everyone she meets, she comes across as sweet, pretty, and put together. But Morgan knows that looks can be deceiving. For over a year, she’s shoplifted countless pieces of clothing and makeup. Each time, she tells herself it will be the last, and each time, it never is. But when she’s caught and sentenced to thirty hours of community service, the image Morgan has carefully constructed starts to crumble. She’s determined to complete her punishment without her friends discovering the truth about her sticky fingers, but that’s easier said than done...especially once she meets Eli, the charming, handsome nephew of the owner of the charity shop where Morgan is volunteering. Soon Morgan is faced with an impossible decision: continue to conceal the truth or admit that she’s lied to everyone in her life, including the boy she’s falling for. Praise for The Girl You Thought I Was: “A charming and poignant ode to the seasons of friendship, family, and love, and what happens when we dare to reveal our most messy selves. Simply put, The Girl You Thought I Was stole my heart!" —Darcy Woods, award-winning author of Summer of Supernovas "The Girl You Thought I Was is an honest, compelling, nuanced look at fallibility, forgiveness, the unhealthy ways we cope, and the people who make us want to be better. If you're a fan of character-driven contemporary, don't miss this one." —Dahlia Adler, author of Behind the Scenes and Just Visiting

Download or read book Foster written by Claire Keegan and published by Grove Press. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An international bestseller and one of The Times’ “Top 50 Novels Published in the 21st Century,” Claire Keegan’s piercing contemporary classic Foster is a heartbreaking story of childhood, loss, and love; now released as a standalone book for the first time ever in the US It is a hot summer in rural Ireland. A child is taken by her father to live with relatives on a farm, not knowing when or if she will be brought home again. In the Kinsellas’ house, she finds an affection and warmth she has not known and slowly, in their care, begins to blossom. But there is something unspoken in this new household—where everything is so well tended to—and this summer must soon come to an end. Winner of the prestigious Davy Byrnes Award and published in an abridged version in the New Yorker, this internationally bestselling contemporary classic is now available for the first time in the US in a full, standalone edition. A story of astonishing emotional depth, Foster showcases Claire Keegan’s great talent and secures her reputation as one of our most important storytellers.

Download or read book I m Just A Girl written by D. S. England and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-05-12 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is 2003 in Orlando, Florida, where twenty-two-year-old Alexandra Moody ekes out a living as a bartender, fretting over her bad boyfriend choices almost as much as the lingering effects of the computer virus. A virus that four years earlier wrecked global online networks, causing universal panic and the near-total collapse of economies worldwide. Alex's mundane existence is quickly thrown into turmoil after a series of bizarre encounters and horrific events seem to indicate she has a much bigger role to play in the country's future than she is willing to admit. Alex maintains "I'm just a girl," despite the growing evidence to the contrary and the voices she hears in her head telling her something quite different. Alex's raw and unfiltered narration take the reader on a strange journey filled with unforgettable characters, emotional upheaval, and unexpected twists leading to a suspenseful and surprising conclusion. Immensely readable and often wickedly funny, I'm Just a Girl is a totally original debut about one young woman's quest to find the best within herself.

Download or read book Just a Girl in the Whirl written by Annie Wood and published by Speaking Volumes. This book was released on with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seventeen-year-old Lauren is a closet poet trying to keep her messy family together. She juggles responsibility for her two younger sisters and her bipolar mother. When her allegedly now sober father wants back into their lives to reconnect, everything spins out of control and Lauren’s writing is her only escape. Just a Girl in the Whirl is about family, forgiveness and being bold enough to create your own life, your own way. Praise for Just a Girl in the Whirl A beautifully crafted coming-of-age story that captures the challenges of adolescence amidst the responsibilities of surrogate parenthood.—Mary Lanni

Download or read book Just a Girl written by Jane Caro and published by Univ. of Queensland Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I do not remember when I discovered how my mother died, it seems to be something I always knew, a horror I absorbed through my skin." Determined, passionate and headstrong, Elizabeth I shaped the destiny of a kingdom. Her mother; Anne Boleyn, was executed by her father Henry VIII. From that moment on, Elizabeth competed with her two half-siblings for love and for Britain's throne. In the gilded corridors of the royal palace, enemies she couldn't see as well as those bound to her by blood plotted to destroy her. Using her courage to survive and her wits to confound those who despised her, this young woman became one of the greatest monarchs the world has ever seen. Even though she was just a girl, she had already lived a lifetime."

Download or read book I m Just a Girl written by Susan Ravagni and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I'm Just a Girl..." Amanda Buscemi claims. So what is this self-deprecating wisecracker doing with night vision goggles slung around her neck stalking her stalkers? Or madly galloping through the hills of Worcester County on a horse she fears is possessed? For that matter why is she spying on her surfer-dude co-worker? As she and her best friend, Milagros, try to unravel the mystery of a young man's untimely death Amanda discovers more than just the answers she thinks she is looking for. Their ad hoc investigation jumps from one hilarious, outlandish adventure to the next culminating in being kidnapped by the ruthless brains of the operation. Confronted by imminent death, Amanda and Milagros see no way out of their dire predicament. About the Author Author Susan Ravagni brings you the first in her series of Amanda Buscemi Mystery Adventures. She lives just outside of Boston, Massachusetts and works in the same field (laboratory science) as her character. Susan pens, "I hope you enjoy this fun, easy read. It's got it all: action, adventure, mystery, and just a little romance....exactly how life should be." Please visit www.susanravagni.com for information regarding upcoming releases.

Download or read book More Than Just a Girl written by Ndueso Young and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-07 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What The Heck Is It About Being a Girl?" Ever wondered what the true essence of girlhood is? Ever pondered if there is something more to being feminine? Ever found fault with the struggle to fit into a defined role that reduces your life's purpose down to waiting for some guy to put a ring on your finger? Do you crave for a life of greater objectivity, value, relevance, fulfilment and personal greatness? Girlhood offers that life! More Than Just a Girl! is an undiluted and straight-forward departure from the must-fit-in, wear-little-or-nothing-on-your-body, hook-up-with-any-boy, feel-good and have "fun" messages everywhere. It is a promising call to the more rewarding use of girlhood for empowering activities that stimulates the power within. In her clearly classic and practical style, Ndueso Young provides invaluable insights that will help you: - gain the courage to shred the paradigm of passive existence - interpret the events of your life in empowering perspectives - identify barriers to personal confidence and steer yourself to interdependence - guard yourself from abuse-driven proposals and shine from within - live on purpose, reach for lofty heights, and achieve personal greatness You have in your hands a thought-provoking bundle that will shift your perceptions and stir you into worthwhile actions. Get ready to experience the lost drive for girlhood optimization, and find what will take you from mere feminine gender identity to becoming more than just a girl! Ndueso brings a refreshing insight to girls as she encourages them to see beyond the cover of their identity and search deeper into the content of what it means to be a girl. - from the foreword by Eniabitobi Kuyinu, Founder & President, The Educator

Download or read book Just a Girl written by Karen Ann Harden and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2020-06-21 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Sanctuary Trauma”, in other words, trauma caused by those closest to us in our home environment, where we are supposed to be safe, often goes undetected. This is a story about how it is possible to embrace our childhood wounds that have shaped us and redefine our story moving into adulthood, so we do not pass on abusive cycles within our own home. She also names out the challenges we may have to reach out to those children who are hurting and who need us most when their home environment is in chaos. To challenge the old story of “What is wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”. This book takes you on a journey, a soul journey. First, to understand the dynamics of an unsafe home and how it can affect a child’s perception of life through the eyes of Karen’s shared experience; and secondly, to understand the effort it takes to move out of the path of being a victim to an empowered path of being your truest self. Karen encourages others to take this journey with her, to seek understanding, and to reflect on your own life’s journey toward healing. and ultimately to change the story of your life.

Download or read book Just a Girl in La written by Laura Mullally and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2018-10-19 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A year ago, I would’ve never guessed things would be this way. Afterall, I was just a girl in LA.” Ellie’s life isn’t exactly going as planned. Stuck in a dead-end job, at least she has her adoring boyfriend Finn to support her ... or does she? With her world quickly falling apart, good friend Pete convinces her to tag along on the trip of a lifetime to sunny California. A chance encounter in LA lands Ellie a job offer she can’t refuse, but who is the mystery employer she’ll be working for? And why all the secrecy? Ellie’s life is about to get a lot more interesting, and there’s only one shadow she needs to step out of—her own. Just a Girl in LA is an uplifting, funny read for hopeless romantics and a reminder that you should never give up on happiness. It can be found in the most unexpected of places.