Download or read book Swing Wide written by Keri Cardinale and published by Bridge Logos Inc. This book was released on 2019-10 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After years of believing she was "born this way," Keri hit a wall when faced with the decision to marry a woman. With a slight hesitation in her heart and a faint memory of the love she once had for Jesus, Keri chose to walk away from the life she knew and gave God the chance to show her who she was made to be. "This is the love I have always longed for. Jesus picked me up, cleaned me off, renewed my mind and re-wired my desires." It's a story about experiencing the greatest love of all - the love that knows no bounds. Through heartfelt stories that will make you laugh and cry in one breath, Keri Cardinale shares her personal journey of how she came to identify herself as a homosexual, sensed a hint of doubt that life could be different, and eventually made the decision to trust God enough to show her who He created her to be.

Download or read book You Can t Hide written by Karen Rose and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2008-11-16 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Terror has forever changed the life of psychiatrist Tess Ciccotelli. Someone is tormenting her patients, pushing them to commit suicide, and setting her up to take the blame. But Tess can't break her oath to protect her patients' privacy at all costs. Even when detective Aidan Reagan demands a list of everyone she's treating. Even when the mounting danger threatens Tess herself. Aidan doesn't like anyone who stalls his cases. Still, he can't help but admire Tess's fierce loyalty to her patients, especially when it becomes clear that a nameless, facelss enemy is set on destroying her career, her family , and finally, Tess herself. As Aidan's heart softens, the killer's will hardens, and one thing becomes clear - the noose is tightening around Tess's neck.

Download or read book The Storyteller written by Brandon Hobson and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2023-05-02 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From National Book Award finalist Brandon Hobson, a kaleidoscopic middle-grade adventure that mixes the anxieties, friendships, and wonders of a Cherokee boy's life with Cherokee history and lore. Ziggy has ANXIETY. Partly this is because of the way his mind works, and how overwhelmed he can get when other people (especially his classmate Alice) are in the room. And partly it's because his mother disappeared when he was very young, making her one of many Native women who've gone mysteriously missing. Ziggy and his sister, Moon, want answers, but nobody around can give them. Once Ziggy gets it in his head that clues to his mother's disappearance may be found in a nearby cave, there's no stopping him from going there. Along with Moon, Alice, and his best friend, Corso, he sets out on a mind-bending adventure where he’ll discover his story is tied to all the stories of the Cherokees that have come before him. Ziggy might not have any control over the past -- but if he learns the lessons of the storytellers, he might be able to better shape his future and find the friends he needs.

Download or read book The Costly Call written by Emir Fethi Caner and published by Kregel Publications. This book was released on 2006-08-25 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Personal narratives of the consequences of converting to Christianity from Muslims around the world"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book The Warrior Within written by Nitki's Dad and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2023-01-06 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I'd undertake a brutally honest assessment of the reflection in the mirror after experiencing the worst regret in my life in late spring 2003--not an easy task. But to figure out and overcome what held me back from proposing and marrying Jill, I couldn't allow anything to continue taking up space in my mind, living rent-free, impacting my present or future. Adrienne is who I confided in. Nothing earth-shattering, but it brought us closer long before we ever talked about marriage. Loved ones would test me a decade later, including one who had me feeling almost broken at times. Its outcome was unfortunate, but the life lessons were invaluable. I became spiritually aware in my teens; I wouldn't know its name until decades later. As a spiritual being on a human journey, I needed to learn more about myself and grow. Hindsight would confirm this and the purpose for the pain. I was "walking the Red Road." With technology, the internet, and social media, we have more ways to connect but are less connected than ever before. I may not be able to change the world, but my world has changed. I took ownership, was honest with my reflection, and challenged the warrior residing within to rise. It happened one step and day at a time. Life is a gift from the Creator; what we do and act in this life matters. My gift back is what I do with my life. My story is how I confirmed who I am, reaffirming who I will strive to continue to be. We need to learn from those with experiences greater than our own so we don't repeat the same or similar mistakes. Attract what you expect. Reflect on what you desire. Become what you respect. Mirror what you admire. Semper fi!

Download or read book Finding Balance written by Deborah Pfingstl and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2021-11-04 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Finding Balance, Deborah Pfingstl shares her personal journey as a massage therapist. Through true life stories and unique experiences, she explains how life molds us and the importance of balance to relieve our body’s pain. Her stories are heart warming, funny and maybe a bit shocking. From working with seniors and adults with disabilities for the first twelve years of her eighteen-year career, to her travels to study massage therapy in other cultures. She offers a simple, common sense approach to self-care through relaxation, stretches and laughter. Through these stories she explains where these imbalances in our bodies can come from, their possible origins, and how we can find balance again.

Download or read book The Body Noble written by Derek Noble and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-05-02 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hottest way to a healthy, fit body! Would you like to get a lean, fit body, feel reenergized and stress-free, and stay in great shape without having to hire a personal trainer, race off to an exercise class, or turn your life upside down? Now you can. "Derek's knowledge and expertise helped me to compete during my professional tennis career at my highest potential." --John McEnroe "Derek's program, which covers everything from fitness and stretching to nutrition, is innovative and unique. I have been searching for a program that encompasses everything that I need, and with The Body Noble, I have finally found it. I recommend this program to anyone who doesn't have a lot of time but still wants to look and feel great." --Max Mutchnick, creator and Executive Producer of Will & Grace "I had been on the Body Noble program for less than two weeks and I already noticed a remarkable difference in my energy and stress levels." --Dana, mother and corporate trainer

Download or read book Calm Cool and Adjusted written by Kristin Billerbeck and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2008-03-11 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Silicon Valley chiropractor Poppy Clayton is as calm, cool, and adjusted as they come . . . or is she? Known for her bad fashion sense, a love for all things natural, and the inability to get a second date, Poppy is beginning to wonder if she might be misaligned herself. Poppy's route to self discovery will be an unnatural one involving a plastic surgeon (of all people!), a condemned house in Santa Cruz, and a wedding date from the dark side. It's enough to send a girl and her gal pals running for their favorite spa!

Download or read book Tales from the Goose Creek B B 5 in 1 written by Virginia Smith and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 834 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the quintessentially quirky town of Goose Creek, Kentucky! In this exclusive, ebook-only bundle, fans of small-town, cozy fiction meet a colorful cast of characters and join in their day-to-day foibles. Millie Richardson wants to open a B&B in a rundown Victorian "monstrosity," as her husband Al points out. Will they succeed in this golden years venture? And will Creek newcomers such as massage therapist Tuesday Love, veterinarian Dr. Susan Jeffries, and handyman Justin Hinkle be run off or welcomed? Join these and other "Creekers" as polydactyl kittens begin appearing all over town, debate rages over the painting of the water tower, Main Street's fate hangs in the balance, the stakes rise for a Fourth of July baseball game, and even more personal and town-wide drama ensues. For the first time ever, all three full-length novels plus two bonus e-only novellas are combined into one bundle: Dr. Horatio vs. the Six-Toed Cat The Most Famous Illegal Goose Creek Parade Renovating the Richardsons The Room with the Second-Best View A Goose Creek Christmas ​Be prepared to laugh and cry with the community of Goose Creek, Kentucky!

Download or read book To Begin written by Sakina Ibrahim and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2021-07-23 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “You can't cling to the past because you're afraid of the future.” To Begin encourages women to connect with their heartbreaks' beauty, spiritual significance, and personal challenges. After surviving an abusive relationship and navigating a relationship changed by her partner’s tragic skydiving accident, Sakina knows all too well how to thrive despite the heartbreak. Sakina has refocused her painful experiences on healing, self-love, and building a relationship with God to come out on top, something she likes to call Black girl magic. “Black girl magic” is our ability as women to rise despite the twists, turns, and systems that are stacked against us. To Begin is not a love story. It's a self-discovery journey meant to inspire others to walk towards their new beginnings, despite their fears.

Download or read book Memories from My Aids Years written by Margaret Lemberg and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I remember people, places, organizations, and relationships from those years (1990-2000) when I was part of the Seattle AIDS community. I was a massage therapist. I was a friend. I was interested in learning about the disease and hoping to bring some comfort to people I met during those years. I was in transition in 1990. I had been working for my husband’s wholesale clothing business. I wanted something different and ended up going to massage school (1992-1992). I wanted to participate in the LGBT community. AIDS seemed like an important way to do this. I eventually left my marriage and moved to my own house (fall 1993). It is now 25 years since my friend John died of AIDS, having never dictated or written the story of his own life. I wish he had. He often said that he planned to tell his story. All I can do now is tell part of his story from the years I knew him. When I began thinking about writing his story, I also began to remember other people. I began to think about all I learned from those years. And I began writing. As I wrote, I remembered people living with AIDS and caregivers. I remembered theories and treatments. I would like to share these memories with others provide medical care for sick people (whether with AIDS or dying from other causes). I would also like to share with therapists and social workers, who help with practical solutions and emotional support.

Download or read book All This Healing is Killing Me A Memoir written by Gabrielle Pelicci, Ph.D. and published by Mindstir Media. This book was released on 2023-02-27 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At age 20, Gabrielle Pelicci returned from her modeling career in NYC to her hometown of Scranton, PA where her mother suddenly passed away. At her mother's funeral, Gabrielle had a spiritual experience that left her reeling and set her on a heroine's journey to learn about both the scientific and mystical explanations of human consciousness. Gabrielle studied a dozen healing practices, from alternative medicine to yoga, including travel immersions in Europe, Asia and Africa. Over the next 10 years, her complex PTSD symptoms persisted. Little by little, Gabrielle's childhood experiences of domestic violence, and her parents' mental illnesses and addictions are revealed. At age 30, still grieving the loss of her mother and disgusted with the fact that she can't overcome her anxiety and depression, Gabrielle attempted to take her own life. Luckily, she survived and continued on her journey of healing and trauma recovery, earning a Ph.D. and becoming a professor of Holistic Medicine, with a dissertation on Women Healers. In this deeply personal and vulnerable account, Gabrielle reveals how childhood trauma impacts our physical and mental health - as well as our adult relationships. She explores how you are only as sick as your secrets and telling your story is the medicine that can save your life. All This Healing is Killing Me is a brave narrative that reckons with the hold of the past over the present, the mind over the body and celebrates one woman's ability to write herself a happy ending.

Download or read book Trans Bodies Trans Selves written by Laura Erickson-Schroth and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-05-12 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no one way to be transgender. Transgender and gender non-conforming people have many different ways of understanding their gender identities. Only recently have sex and gender been thought of as separate concepts, and we have learned that sex (traditionally thought of as physical or biological) is as variable as gender (traditionally thought of as social). While trans people share many common experiences, there is immense diversity within trans communities. There are an estimated 700,000 transgendered individuals in the US and 15 million worldwide. Even still, there's been a notable lack of organized information for this sizable group. Trans Bodies, Trans Selves is a revolutionary resource-a comprehensive, reader-friendly guide for transgender people, with each chapter written by transgender or genderqueer authors. Inspired by Our Bodies, Ourselves, the classic and powerful compendium written for and by women, Trans Bodies, Trans Selves is widely accessible to the transgender population, providing authoritative information in an inclusive and respectful way and representing the collective knowledge base of dozens of influential experts. Each chapter takes the reader through an important transgender issue, such as race, religion, employment, medical and surgical transition, mental health topics, relationships, sexuality, parenthood, arts and culture, and many more. Anonymous quotes and testimonials from transgender people who have been surveyed about their experiences are woven throughout, adding compelling, personal voices to every page. In this unique way, hundreds of viewpoints from throughout the community have united to create this strong and pioneering book. It is a welcoming place for transgender and gender-questioning people, their partners and families, students, professors, guidance counselors, and others to look for up-to-date information on transgender life.

Download or read book Living Beyond Rainbows written by David Marty and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-12-30 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life doesnt always follow the path that one expects it to. In this memoir, author David Marty narrates the story of his lifes path and the challenges he overcame on the journey. Living Beyond Rainbows presents a candid view of what its like to be a gay professional. It tells the emotional story of a gay man who confronts the realities of his parents death, his mid-life crisis, self-employment, diabetes, sexual addiction, and his HIV diagnosis in 2006. Through his narrative, Marty communicates the importance of self-esteem and the need for strong role models, providing personal examples of his enduring relationship and bond with Esther, a remarkable older woman who helps him make sense of his own destiny. Martys story puts a real face on AIDS and sexual addiction, demystifies HIV, and replaces fear and ignorance with honesty and information. Living Beyond Rainbows conveys the many lessons Marty has learned on his journey, but most importantlythat life is a gift.

Download or read book The Lovely Knowing written by Mishi McCoy and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-04-28 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What we experience in our life’s journeys does not define us. Who we are is magnificently more than our life experiences. Who we are, is who we choose to be in spite of those experiences. There is an inner gift that each of us possesses as deep insightful knowing and is available as peace regardless of our circumstances. It isn’t as difficult to access this gift as some would make it out to be. It is quiet simple. We can always choose the way of Love, the “knowing”, and in so doing, we live the life that is our divine right and legacy, a life worth living.

Download or read book Confessions of a Military Wife written by Mollie Gross and published by Savas Beatie. This book was released on 2015-11-15 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW: UPDATED AND EXPANDED. Confessions of a Military Wife is an honest, witty, and often hilarious look at the life of the new generation military wife. Mollie Gross learned the hard way to laugh instead of cry at what she could not control as a military spouseÑand as she quickly discovered, nearly everything was out of her control! A standup comedienne, public speaker, and wife of a Marine Corps officer, Mollie explores everything about the ÒissuedÓ spouse, from deployment and the stress of having a husband in a combat zone, to the realization that marriage changes when your husband returns home from war. Nothing is taboo or out-of-bounds in Confessions, including the ÒpartiesÓ military wives throw for themselves before hubby returns. (YouÕll have to read the book to find out about those!) Updated, expanded, and now in paperback, Confessions is a canÕt-put-down book that will leave you laughing and crying at the same time. About the Author: Mollie Gross is a professional stand-up comedienne, motivational speaker, and the wife of a USMC Iraq War veteran. She teaches audiences to ÒHandle it with HumorÓÑ to learn how to laugh through lifeÕs toughest challenges. To follow her on social media, listen to her podcast, or inquire about booking, please visit www.molliegross.com. ÒMollie Gross is the Chelsea Handler of the milspouse community. SheÕs unfiltered, honest, and hilarious, with an underlying message to stop whining and be proud. Think of it as heartfelt humor for the home front.Ó Ñ Military Spouse magazine ÒMollieÕs no-holds-barred account of what it was like during her first four years of being married to a Marine, dealing with the moves, wartime deployments, and life on the home front, will leave you laughing, crying, and shaking your head in disbelief asking, ÔDid she really just say that!?ÕÓ Ñ Kristine Schellhaas, founder USMC Life

Download or read book The Arcadia Project written by Juliana Andrew and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2017-11-29 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jordan Landons idyllic life becomes a nightmare when he arrives home one day to find a brief, emotionless note from his wife, Jillienne. She said she had to go away and that it would be futile for him to try and find her. It was. She had vanished without a trace. It was one day before their thirty-first anniversary. Two years later, and with still no word from Jillienne, Jordan agrees to see Virginia Teal, a therapist, hoping that she can help him with the guilt and despair that is always with him. They come to share a unique friendship. He meets another woman who falls in love with him. Things go terribly wrong when he shuns her. Every morning he marks an X on the calendar and takes one step forward. Every night he takes two steps backward. Where is the love of his life? Wheres Jillienne?