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Author: Lou Anne Smoot Publisher: Sapphire Books Publishing ISBN: 9781943353293 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 294
Book Description
Lou Anne fell in love with Karen in 1956 when they were both 17 and freshmen at Baylor University. Her parents told her the relationship was sinful and unacceptable. Seeing no other option, she followed their direction, married, and remained faithful to her husband for 37 years. At age 60, after an incident in her Baptist Sunday School class, Lou Anne could no longer pretend to be straight. Her struggles to reconcile her faith with being gay take her into the depths of depression. After divorcing and "coming out," Lou Anne remained in her Baptist church for an additional fifteen years both to be true to her faith tradition and as an example of a gay Christian. She emerges as an outspoken advocate for gay rights. This story of a retired teacher, mother of four, grandmother of six, is told in an unprecedented, brutally honest manner.
Author: Lou Anne Smoot Publisher: Sapphire Books Publishing ISBN: 9781943353293 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 294
Book Description
Lou Anne fell in love with Karen in 1956 when they were both 17 and freshmen at Baylor University. Her parents told her the relationship was sinful and unacceptable. Seeing no other option, she followed their direction, married, and remained faithful to her husband for 37 years. At age 60, after an incident in her Baptist Sunday School class, Lou Anne could no longer pretend to be straight. Her struggles to reconcile her faith with being gay take her into the depths of depression. After divorcing and "coming out," Lou Anne remained in her Baptist church for an additional fifteen years both to be true to her faith tradition and as an example of a gay Christian. She emerges as an outspoken advocate for gay rights. This story of a retired teacher, mother of four, grandmother of six, is told in an unprecedented, brutally honest manner.
Author: Lou Anne Smoot Publisher: Sapphire Books Publishing ISBN: 9781943353293 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 294
Book Description
Lou Anne fell in love with Karen in 1956 when they were both 17 and freshmen at Baylor University. Her parents told her the relationship was sinful and unacceptable. Seeing no other option, she followed their direction, married, and remained faithful to her husband for 37 years. At age 60, after an incident in her Baptist Sunday School class, Lou Anne could no longer pretend to be straight. Her struggles to reconcile her faith with being gay take her into the depths of depression. After divorcing and "coming out," Lou Anne remained in her Baptist church for an additional fifteen years both to be true to her faith tradition and as an example of a gay Christian. She emerges as an outspoken advocate for gay rights. This story of a retired teacher, mother of four, grandmother of six, is told in an unprecedented, brutally honest manner.
Author: Brené Brown Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks ISBN: 0812985818 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 209
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • A timely and important book that challenges everything we think we know about cultivating true belonging in our communities, organizations, and culture, from the #1 bestselling author of Rising Strong, Daring Greatly, and The Gifts of Imperfection Don’t miss the five-part Max docuseries Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart! “True belonging doesn’t require us to change who we are. It requires us to be who we are.” Social scientist Brené Brown, PhD, MSW, has sparked a global conversation about the experiences that bring meaning to our lives—experiences of courage, vulnerability, love, belonging, shame, and empathy. In Braving the Wilderness, Brown redefines what it means to truly belong in an age of increased polarization. With her trademark mix of research, storytelling, and honesty, Brown will again change the cultural conversation while mapping a clear path to true belonging. Brown argues that we’re experiencing a spiritual crisis of disconnection, and introduces four practices of true belonging that challenge everything we believe about ourselves and each other. She writes, “True belonging requires us to believe in and belong to ourselves so fully that we can find sacredness both in being a part of something and in standing alone when necessary. But in a culture that’s rife with perfectionism and pleasing, and with the erosion of civility, it’s easy to stay quiet, hide in our ideological bunkers, or fit in rather than show up as our true selves and brave the wilderness of uncertainty and criticism. But true belonging is not something we negotiate or accomplish with others; it’s a daily practice that demands integrity and authenticity. It’s a personal commitment that we carry in our hearts.” Brown offers us the clarity and courage we need to find our way back to ourselves and to each other. And that path cuts right through the wilderness. Brown writes, “The wilderness is an untamed, unpredictable place of solitude and searching. It is a place as dangerous as it is breathtaking, a place as sought after as it is feared. But it turns out to be the place of true belonging, and it’s the bravest and most sacred place you will ever stand.”
Author: Christine Sharpe Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 132
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We live in a world where we are told there is so much to fear. News headlines, social media and world leaders tell us to be afraid and not to trust ourselves. Yet this is exactly why we need more bravery. 45 Days of Courage is a telling of one woman's journey from chaos to courage. As you walk with her, you will create your own story of bravery, exploring what courage looks like, which is not what many of us have learned, and practicing overcoming fear with small steps of bravery. 45 Days of Courage is intended to be completed in 45 consecutive days but could also be a weekly reflection or discussion starter for small groups. However you connect with the book, it is my sincere hope that as you embark on your own journey from chaos to courage, that you will know you are not alone.
Author: Nicola Vardy Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 98
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Nicola has written her unique story of transformation and healing. Imagine been a 9 year old girl walking to school one day. Totally innocent and un-expectant of what was about to happen to her in just a few minutes time. Nicola describes in detail how a man tried to abduct her and what pain it caused her.One act of a selfish man changed the course of Nicola's life forever. This book is raw, real and powerful to read. You will be gripped from beginning to end. See a life transformed chapter by chapter. Read how the love of God can take your mess and turn it into an awesome message. Every sentence, every paragraph reveals the bravery and courage of an extraordinary women of God. She stands up to domestic abuse and deals with everything life throws at her. This book of a true life story will transform your life and give you hope in your storms.
Author: Rabbi Katy Z. Allen Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 131262499X Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 81
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Loss and Transformation: One Woman's Journey out of Grief to Opportunity provides a personal account of the author's exploration of her family's stories and their connections to sacred texts as a vehicle for her own emotional and spiritual transformation in the face of loss and grief. A Jewish theology of loss and transformation accompanies the stories, along with step-by-step reflections to allow the reader to participate in the process of connecting family stories and sacred texts as a way to heal from personal loss.
Author: Sumangala Babu Publisher: Notion Press ISBN: 163806766X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 30
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Ten stages of failure in life–What is the secret behind successful people? Have you ever thought about the challenges they would overcome to achieve success? Why do they survive the tough times when others overcome successful? Have you ever faced pains and sorrows more than a hundred times? Yes, then, this book is meant for you. This book is a real-life story of a woman who faced many challenges, problems and issues like family, friends, society, education, marriage, career, insult, domination, domestic violence, depression and money, and who has gone through all the tough times. Thomas Edison once said, “When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this: you haven’t.” What helps you be successful is mindset, law of attraction, positive thinking, power of gratitude and the universe, which will support you to achieve success. Sita plays a vital role in the entire book.
Author: Lyn Kelley Publisher: ISBN: 9781370442133 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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Dr. Lyn shares with you her most profound revelations - all of those that have given her strength, comfort and courage. Reading them can help you also turn your fears into courage. Each week for a year, she will give you thoughts, ideas and calls to action that will give you more power and strength than you can imagine.We are currently living in a world full of terror.All we have to do is turn on the T.V. and there it is - constant mass killings and threats to our personal safety. There are worldwide religious wars, religious extremist terrorists, ISIS, Jihad, the Taliban, etc. Closer to home, we have drug addicts, car accidents, plane crashes, thieves, school shootings, kidnappings, rapes, murders, riots, identity theft and all forms of criminal behavior. Then we have "acts of God," such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados, floods, fires, tsunamis, deadly viruses, etc. There are more than enough things for us to be afraid of. It's no wonder we are all terrified.What can we do? We could choose to barricade ourselves in our safe room of our gated, locked, security guarded, super-reinforced brick walled homes. But eventually we would need to go out. It's unrealistic to think we could always be protected, even in our own homes. Most people have ineffective coping skills, which only serve to make matters worse rather than better. If we allow fear to control us, we will eventually go insane. We have to find a way to cope with fear in a healthy way if we want to actually live. This book will give you the courage you need to tackle any danger or threat, and live a life of peace and joy. Each day you will wake up and decide to be brave!Introduction: Life Is a Rush Into the UnknownWeek 1: Courage to Turn Fear into FaithWeek 2: Courage to Feel GoodWeek 3: Courage to See a New PerspectiveWeek 4: Courage to DetachWeek 5: Courage to Face UncertaintyWeek 6: Courage to Confront the TruthWeek 7: Courage to Trust in Divine Intervention, Protection and GraceWeek 8: Courage to Let Go of Toxic PeopleWeek 9: Courage to Pursue Your Own HappinessWeek 10: Courage to Feel PeaceWeek 11: Courage to Be QueenWeek 12: Courage to Get AngryWeek 13: Courage to Handle CrisesWeek 14: Courage to Accept Growing OlderWeek 15: Courage to Face Criticism and DisapprovalWeek 16: Courage to Ask for HelpWeek 17: Courage to Have FunWeek 18: Courage to Trust YourselfWeek 19: Courage to Go from Worrier to WarriorWeek 20: Courage to Say "No"Week 21: Courage to Set Limits and BoundariesWeek 22: Courage to Stop the InsanityWeek 23: Courage to Use Tough LoveWeek 24: Courage to Accept Others for Who They AreWeek 25: Courage to Face RealityWeek 26: Courage to Use Your PowerWeek 27: Courage to Put Yourself FirstWeek 28: Courage to Speak UpWeek 29: Courage to Be VulnerableWeek 30: Courage to Move from Scarcity Mode to Abundance ModeWeek 31: Courage to Trust Your Higher PowerWeek 32: Courage to Not PanicWeek 33: Courage to Make DecisionsWeek 34: Courage to Trust the ProcessWeek 35: Courage to Feel Your FearWeek 36: Courage to Protect YourselfWeek 37: Courage to Forgive YourselfWeek 38: Courage to Act "As If"Week 39: Courage to Accept the Things You Cannot ChangeWeek 40: Courage to Handle Your Financial FearsWeek 41: Courage to Face ConflictWeek 42: Courage to Overcome IllnessWeek 43: Courage to Move Past LossesWeek 44: Courage to Seek AdventureWeek 45: Courage to PersevereWeek 46: Courage to ChangeWeek 47: Courage to DreamWeek 48: Courage to Make DeclarationsWeek 49: Courage to Show AppreciationWeek 50: Courage to DetachWeek 51: Courage to LoveWeek 52: Courage to Be Brave
Author: Sue Patton Thoele Publisher: Conari Press ISBN: 1573249009 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 294
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In this revised collection, loving reflections provide wisdom and encouragement to help overcome anxiety, gain self-esteem, and improve relationships. They may be used over and over for women in transition or recovery and those wishing to enhance personal power.
Author: Silvia Fishbaum Publisher: Urim Publications ISBN: 9655243249 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 184
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Dirty Jewess is the personal account of one woman's courageous journey towards religious and political freedom while coming of age in post-Holocaust, communist Czechoslovakia. The narrative recalls the author's experience as a child of Holocaust survivors, living as a refugee in Rome, and finally realizing her dream of becoming a successful American citizen. Silvia Fishbaum's life behind the iron curtain is a universal tale of humanity, resilience, and overcoming adversity. Fishbaum weaves together her mother's testimony of Auschwitz with the testimony of her childhood art tutor, Ludovit Feld—a victim of Mengele's experiments—to create a compelling and layered life narrative.
Author: Lou Anne Smoot
Author: Lou Anne Smoot
Author: Brené Brown
Author: Christine Sharpe
Author: Nicola Vardy
Author: Rabbi Katy Z. Allen
Author: Sumangala Babu
Author: Lyn Kelley
Author: Sue Patton Thoele
Author: Silvia Fishbaum