Download or read book Hold On But Don t Hold Still written by Kristina Kuzmic and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delivering inspiration and "parenting comedy at its finest,"* here is one woman's story of ditching her fairytale dreams and falling in love with her unpredictable, chaotic, imperfect life Kristina Kuzmic has made herself a household name, speaking directly to mothers from the trenches of parenthood via her viral videos and social media presence. She is now bringing her message of self-acceptance, resilience, and joy to book readers. With a refreshingly unpretentious, funny, and galvanizing voice, Kuzmic goes behind the scenes to reveal how she went from broke and defeated to unshakably grounded and brimming with thankfulness. Illuminating the hard-won wisdom from a life always spent one step behind--whether it was as a high school student new to America, a suddenly single mother to two kids, remarried and juggling two teens and a toddler, or the unexpected recipient of Oprah's attention and investment--Hold On, But Don't Hold Still is the book every mother needs to reassure her that she's not only fine just as she is, but that she already has more tools and support than she can possibly imagine. Sparkling with wit, this heartfelt memoir is like a long coffee date with a best friend, or the eleventh-hour text message that gives you just the boost you need to get through the night. *The Huffington Post A VIKING LIFE TITLE

Download or read book Summary of Kristina Kuzmic s Hold On But Don t Hold Still written by Everest Media, and published by Everest Media LLC. This book was released on 2022-03-26T22:59:00Z with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 I want to give my kids the confidence to dream out loud. I want to show them that ridiculously good things do happen, even if they seem completely unbelievable. I was given the opportunity to do something with my creativity and passion, and I want to give that to my kids as well. #2 When you articulate a new dream, you should receive a response similar to Philip’s. He took care of dinner and got the kids to bed, and then drove me around town so I could think. I returned home with a gas tank on empty and my mind on full blast. #3 I had to cook two or three meals a day to meet my birthday deadline, and I was still missing a good camera and a smartphone. I met a character named Brian Hardin, who was experienced in filming and editing, and we worked on six videos together. #4 I launched my first blog, Sticky Cook, on April 26, 2010. I was so proud to have seen this project through, and grateful for Brian and Philip and Jo who had helped me make it a reality by my birthday deadline.

Download or read book Read My Lips written by Teri Brown and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-06-03 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popularity is as easy as a good secret. Serena just wants to fly under the radar at her new school. But Serena is deaf, and she can read lips really well-even across the busy cafeteria. So when the popular girls discover her talent, there's no turning back. From skater chick to cookie-cutter prep, Serena's identity has done a 180...almost. She still wants to date Miller, the school rebel, and she's not ready to trade her hoodies for pink tees just yet. But she is rising through the ranks in the school's most exclusive clique. With each new secret she uncovers, Serena feels pressure to find out more. Reading lips has always been her greatest talent, but now Serena just feels like a gigantic snoop...

Download or read book Not Anything written by Carmen Rodrigues and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-02-05 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful debut novel about a girl living a not-so-glamorous life in a city that's all about glamour. It always sounds way more glamorous than it is when Susie Shannon tells people that she's from Miami. But Miami's not all sunshine and hotties. It's endless zip codes and mega high schools where, if someone lost anything-including themselves-they just might not find it again... Not that Susie ever lost herself. No way. Ever since her mom died, she made sure to keep her world safe. With no boyfriend, an increasingly MIA best friend, and a dad who couldn't pick her out of lineup to save his life, she somehow managed to stay okay. Then she met Danny Diaz. Danny's is the life that she's destined to change. At least that's what Mr. Murphy said when he begged Susie to tutor Danny. She doubts that she could change anyone's life, but what if Mr. Murphy's right? Or better yet, what if Danny is destined to change hers?

Download or read book If Only My Eyes Could Speak written by Nicole Sadiee and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-16 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If Only My Eyes Could Speak" is an important book that entails the struggles of a young black girl growing up in a broken home. It is a book made to represent the mistreatment and misinterpretation of adolescents who are forced to grow in toxic environments. The book contains personal poems and letters that speak on the behalf of sexual abuse, abandonment, miscarriage at a young age, and sexual conquests. This book is only a taste of what Nicole has seen and experienced through her own eyes.

Download or read book Holy Hot Mess written by Mary Katherine Backstrom and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this National Bestseller, Mary Katherine Backstrom shares heartbreaking and hilarious stories of how God uses each "mess" in our lives to bring us closer to Him. She shows us that it's okay to celebrate exactly where we are right now—holy, hot mess and all. A lot of people struggle with the concept of being holy. But the fact is, even the hottest of messes are being shaped—right now—into Jesus' likeness. In this book, Mary Katherine shares the sometimes-hidden evidence of God's work in her life and shows you that it's okay to embrace the hot messes. Mary Katherine will share both hilarious and vulnerable stories about faith, friendships, motherhood, marriage, and depression. She will cover the topics that plague our hearts every day with raw, honest truth and a side of laughter. Mary Katherine invites you into her story as a friend, encouraging you to embrace the hot messes in your life. Because we are all a work in progress, and as long as we are alive, we are under construction—and construction sites tend to be messy.

Download or read book Three Way Split written by Elia Winters and published by Entangled: Scorched. This book was released on 2018-08-20 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***2018 RITA NOMINATED BOOK*** Hannah Stewart knows what she likes, and it doesn't include relationships. She has enough on her plate with her fledgling adult novelty shop, Yes Please. But even with an arsenal of sex toys at her disposal, she's hit a dry spell—one she wishes the sexy Mitchell Fredericks would help her out with. There's just one snag. His sexy roommate and business partner, Ben Harrington. The last thing she wants to do is come between their friendship—even though she'd like to come between them in other ways. Instead, she comes up with a proposition for them, one that might lead to a very hot, very unexpected outcome. Each book in the Comes in Threes series is STANDALONE: * Three-Way Split * Just Past Two

Download or read book Soul Success written by Megan McCann and published by Gatekeeper Press. This book was released on 2020-06-12 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From late night diaper changes to blueprints for how to succeed in business, Soul Success is a collection of memoirs from inspirational women who have overcome impossible circumstances to achieve success. Using irreverent humor and specific action steps, author Megan McCann introduces the battles she faced throughout her life as a little girl and woman who dared to dream. McCann takes you first through her journey bringing to light common themes of unhealthy female competition and why it's our duty now more than ever, as women, to lock arms. From being bullied in school by her teacher and her peers, to being at war with other women in business, you'll explore the common themes that led to failure in her career and personal life. After meeting the women highlighted in this book, you'll come to understand the mission behind the book is not just about women rising together, but after reading the memoirs, you'll also leave with a toolkit for how to turn sh*t into gold. Be ready to laugh, snort, cry, and feel good all at the same time. Contributing authors include: Sara Connell, Jennifer Ludington, Dr. Kathryn Guylay, Jamie Green, Leah Warshawski, Jaime Rivetts, Pirie Grossman, Barbara Kamba-Nyathi, Rose Jubb, Jesse Johnson, Kathy Haan, and Jaya Rose.

Download or read book Read Me Like A Book written by Liz Kessler and published by Orion Children's Books. This book was released on 2015-05-14 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'An important contribution to the YA literary canon and a welcome reminder that love is love, no matter what.' - Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author The first YA novel from bestselling author Liz Kessler, Read Me Like A Book is a brave, honest and vital coming-out story that follows one girl's exploration of love, identity and sexuality. Ashleigh Walker is having a difficult year. She's struggling at school, and coming home to parents who are on the verge of divorce. She knows she should be happy spending time with her boyfriend - but, for some reason, being around him just makes her worry more. It's only in her English teacher, Miss Murray, that she feels she's found a kindred spirit. Miss Murray helps Ashleigh develop her writing skills and her confidence - but what happens when boundaries begin to blur? What will the repercussions be for Ashleigh? And how will she navigate her own sexuality?

Download or read book The Words in My Hands written by Asphyxia and published by Annick Press. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part coming of age, part call to action, this fast-paced #ownvoices novel about a Deaf teenager is a unique and inspiring exploration of what it means to belong. Smart, artistic, and independent, sixteen year old Piper is tired of trying to conform. Her mom wants her to be “normal,” to pass as hearing, to get a good job. But in a time of food scarcity, environmental collapse, and political corruption, Piper has other things on her mind—like survival. Piper has always been told that she needs to compensate for her Deafness in a world made for those who can hear. But when she meets Marley, a new world opens up—one where Deafness is something to celebrate, and where resilience means taking action, building a com-munity, and believing in something better. Published to rave reviews as Future Girl in Australia (Allen & Unwin, Sept. 2020), this empowering, unforgettable story is told through a visual extravaganza of text, paint, collage, and drawings. Set in an ominously prescient near future, The Words in My Hands is very much a novel for our turbulent times.

Download or read book Sure I Believe So What written by James Montgomery Boice and published by Christian Focus. This book was released on 1994 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter how enthusiastically we embrace doctrinal teaching it has no real power unless accompanied by action. James Boice tackles key areas of conflict in the Christian's life - avoiding hypocrisy, guarding our tongues using our wealth appropriately, perseverance. If you really believe then it will show in your life. James is a practical book, too practical in dealing with our own shortcomings, errors and sins! And it is so direct that we cannot easily dismiss or escape from James' teaching. Prepare to be challenged!

Download or read book The Courage to Say No More written by Tracy Kemble and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-12 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When all warning signs say "NO!", "STOP!", "DON'T DO IT", why do many women return to abuse? The Courage to Say "No More" is a recovery book that shares the secretive and sometimes insane world of emotional abuse. Told over a ten-year period, this journal based story reveals the slow mental corruption of an educated and accomplished woman as she spirals into abuse; helplessly crumbles under the emotional assaults and crazy-making; escapes into hiding to save her life; and then fights for her emotional survival and recovery. From romantic first introductions, to suicidal desperations, to a 10-step personal reinvention, The Courage to Say "No More" is one woman's path from insanity to inspiration. In this book you will learn:* How the spiral into abuse happens.* The Silent Rules of Abuse* The Warning Signs, Types, Techniques and Control Factors of abuse* Why women stay* The 10 Steps to Healing* And best of all, the perfect revenge to abuse. The Courage to Say "No More" is a step-by-step guide that teaches, no matter what type of abuse one faces, healing, happiness and reclaiming your life is possible, once you gain the courage to say "No More."

Download or read book A Life Reclaimed written by Cynthia Angeles and published by Booklocker.Com Incorporated. This book was released on 2009 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sheila had just turned 26 in April 2003 when she contracted meningococcemia. She was in a coma for eight days and survived, but had to undergo amputations of both her arms and legs. This book recounts her struggle to reclaim her life.

Download or read book Momdad written by Candice Burney and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-29 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all have a story. If people are willing to listen to the stories of others and be open to learning different perspectives, we can create less judgment with more understanding and mutual respect. This book is about the journey of a young single mother and the stigmas and stereotypes she faced because of it. It describes her journey of obtaining her Ph.D. to show her daughters that stereotypes are simply opinions waiting to be shown a new perspective and that we write our own story.

Download or read book I Wish I Could Say I Was Sorry written by Susie Kelly and published by . This book was released on 2014-11-30 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The much-loved travel writer recalls a 1950s childhood in post-war London's every shade of grey and the splendours of Africa as, with her glamorous mother and father, Susie boards a ship bound for exotic, technicolor Kenya. Then its final decade as a colony, Kenya was peopled with larger-than-life characters who had helped to forge its identity. There, with the threats of the Mau Mau uprising ever-present, Susie's life disintegrates at break-neck speed into a web of jealousy, rejection and casual cruelty. Each time it seems things cannot get any worse, they do as Susie lifts the lid on her own, often shocking, behavior in her quest to protect herself and those she loves. Rebellious, lonely and self-destructive, it is a small grey pony named Cinderella who saves Susie from herself and brings her the love she craves. Readers will shed a tear at her losses and laugh at her predicaments in this sometimes hilarious, often heartbreaking, true story that gives a moving and often shocking insight in to the earlier life of the bestselling travel writer famed for her humor and her honesty. "A Child Called 'It' meets Out of Africa in this stunning memoir of a woman's 1950s childhood in Kenya. Filled with candid humor and insights, this authentic tale captures one woman's incredible coming-of-age journey." BookBub

Download or read book The Doctor Won t See You Now written by Sunita Passi and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-08 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Doctor Won't See You Now: Advocating now is the time to heal healthcare, new book offers wakeup call to the power of Ayurveda Award-winning entrepreneur, acclaimed healer, Tedx speaker, journalist and author, Sunita Passi demystifies the practice of Ayurveda in her new book, The Doctor Won't See You Now, and makes the teachings and practices of this 5,000-year-old Indian system of healing accessible to all ... With the healthcare system and access to mental health support both currently ravaged by the impact of the Covid Pandemic, the publication of The Doctor Won't See You Know couldn't be timelier. Offering an accessible entrée into the 5,000-year-old world of this Indian healing system, author Sunita Passi brings over 20 years' experience of training Ayurvedic practitioners, as well as a multitude of insights gained from launching her own highly successful skincare range to this compelling and potentially life changing book. Accessible, informative and written in celebration of the amazing bodies, minds and immune systems we all possess, the author will find an instant readership in those keen to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy, as well as those whose blind trust in 21st century healthcare is waning. As a journalist and broadcaster, Sunita Passi understands how to keep her readers engaged. With her passion for her subject shining through as much as the wisdom she is imparting, The Doctor Won't See You Now, is destined to become a cherished 'friend' that is sought out time and time again.

Download or read book Self Esteem Doesn t Come in a Bottle written by Kelly Falardeau and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why is it that we are trained to believe that if we use that bottle of "magic" that we're going to feel better about ourselves? What is in that bottle that is going to make us feel more beautiful and authentic to others? Why is it that people think that Botox is going to make people love them more? Many times Kelly was given a bottle of something that was promised to make her scars disappear and make her beautiful. She knew no matter what, it wouldn't work, she knew that her self esteem and beauty had to come from her heart and soul not from the faulty magic. You will learn how this burn survivor went from near death to success and didn't feel the need to cover up her scars in order to feel beautiful and greater than great. In this book, Kelly shares her secrets to her self esteem and how you can use her secrets to feel greater than great.