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Author: Nathan Hill Publisher: Vintage ISBN: 1101946628 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 642
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Winner of the Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction A New York Times 2016 Notable Book Entertainment Weekly's #1 Book of the Year A Washington Post 2016 Notable Book A Slate Top Ten Book NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “The Nix is a mother-son psychodrama with ghosts and politics, but it’s also a tragicomedy about anger and sanctimony in America. . . . Nathan Hill is a maestro.” —John Irving From the suburban Midwest to New York City to the 1968 riots that rocked Chicago and beyond, The Nix explores—with sharp humor and a fierce tenderness—the resilience of love and home, even in times of radical change. It’s 2011, and Samuel Andresen-Anderson—college professor, stalled writer—has a Nix of his own: his mother, Faye. He hasn’t seen her in decades, not since she abandoned the family when he was a boy. Now she’s re-appeared, having committed an absurd crime that electrifies the nightly news, beguiles the internet, and inflames a politically divided country. The media paints Faye as a radical hippie with a sordid past, but as far as Samuel knows, his mother was an ordinary girl who married her high-school sweetheart. Which version of his mother is true? Two facts are certain: she’s facing some serious charges, and she needs Samuel’s help. To save her, Samuel will have to embark on his own journey, uncovering long-buried secrets about the woman he thought he knew, secrets that stretch across generations and have their origin all the way back in Norway, home of the mysterious Nix. As he does so, Samuel will confront not only Faye’s losses but also his own lost love, and will relearn everything he thought he knew about his mother, and himself.
Author: Nathan Hill Publisher: Vintage ISBN: 1101946628 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 642
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Winner of the Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction A New York Times 2016 Notable Book Entertainment Weekly's #1 Book of the Year A Washington Post 2016 Notable Book A Slate Top Ten Book NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “The Nix is a mother-son psychodrama with ghosts and politics, but it’s also a tragicomedy about anger and sanctimony in America. . . . Nathan Hill is a maestro.” —John Irving From the suburban Midwest to New York City to the 1968 riots that rocked Chicago and beyond, The Nix explores—with sharp humor and a fierce tenderness—the resilience of love and home, even in times of radical change. It’s 2011, and Samuel Andresen-Anderson—college professor, stalled writer—has a Nix of his own: his mother, Faye. He hasn’t seen her in decades, not since she abandoned the family when he was a boy. Now she’s re-appeared, having committed an absurd crime that electrifies the nightly news, beguiles the internet, and inflames a politically divided country. The media paints Faye as a radical hippie with a sordid past, but as far as Samuel knows, his mother was an ordinary girl who married her high-school sweetheart. Which version of his mother is true? Two facts are certain: she’s facing some serious charges, and she needs Samuel’s help. To save her, Samuel will have to embark on his own journey, uncovering long-buried secrets about the woman he thought he knew, secrets that stretch across generations and have their origin all the way back in Norway, home of the mysterious Nix. As he does so, Samuel will confront not only Faye’s losses but also his own lost love, and will relearn everything he thought he knew about his mother, and himself.
Author: Joy E. Held Publisher: New Leaf Books ISBN: 9781930076006 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 165
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Regardless of style, genre, or writing goals, Writer Wellness is the perfect writer's companion. Simple but thorough exercises in journal writing, fitness, relaxation, nutrition, and creative play provide a fun and easy guide to self-enrichment and productivity.
Author: Annie Daly Publisher: Chronicle Books ISBN: 1797202790 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 249
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True well-being isnt hard to find. You just have to know where to look. In this insightful, full-color tour of Jamaica, Norway, Hawai'i, Japan, India, and Brazil, wellness and travel journalist Annie Daly shares a diverse array of philosophies, lifestyles, and practices for better living. Fed up with the commercialization of the wellness industry after working in it for years, Annie embarked on an inspiring adventure through some of the world's happiest and healthiest cities and villages to find out what we can learn from them. Whether she's hiking along gorgeous fjords in Norway to see why Norwegians are so dedicated to getting outside, soothing her spirit with Hawaiian salt water cleanses, or learning about the importance Brazilians place on community, Annie combines on-the-ground reporting with heartful personal narrative to share the global lessons, philosophies, and customs that prove that wellness is not about the products—it's about the way you live your life. With candid photography, lesser-known history sidebars, and guidance on how to incorporate these often ancient and always timeless practices into your own lifestyle, this culturally-immersive read invites you to view the world through a different lens and decide what being well means to you. Destination Wellness is the perfect book for: • Anyone who has embraced hygge and is looking for new lifestyle inspiration • Armchair travelers and staycationers • Happiness and inspiration seekers • Wellness and travel enthusiasts • History lovers
Author: Joy E. Held Publisher: ISBN: 9781935712305 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 172
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Writer Wellness is a lifestyle technique for anyone who loves to create. It's packed with over 120 activities to stimulate creativity and health by encouraging regular journal writing, exercise, relaxation, proper nutrition, and creative play. Regardless of style, genre, or writing goals, Writer Wellness is the perfect writer's companion. PRAISE FOR WRITER WELLNESS "Joy Held's instructions, advice, and encouragement provide a very effective method. Writer Wellness is a how-to-do-it guide written to be useful to anyone at almost any age who is truly interested in creative writing." --Patricia Gaston, Ph.D "Writer Wellness changed my life. Yes, that's a bold statement, but it's true. Going through this program forced me to address parts of my life in need of a change. The result? I'm happier, healthier, and much more productive. Years later, I still rely on the exercises and journaling methods presented in this book. Thank you, Joy." --Sandy Tritt, CEO, Inspiration for Writers, Inc Joy Held is an author, freelance editor, and yoga teacher and has published over 500 articles in trade journals, newspapers, literary markets, and online. She has presented Writer Wellness workshops for small to large writing groups in several states for over ten years.
Author: Alexandra Elle Publisher: Chronicle Books ISBN: 1797202200 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 215
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In After the Rain, celebrated self-care storyteller Alexandra Elle delivers 15 lessons on how to overcome obstacles, build confidence, and cultivate abundance. Part memoir and part guide, Elle shares stirring stories from her own remarkable journey from self-doubt to self-love. This soulful collection is filled with illuminating reflections on loss, fear, bravery, healing, love, acceptance, and more. • Readers follow along her journey as she transforms challenging experiences—a difficult childhood, painful romantic relationships, and single parenting as a young mom—into fuel for her career as a successful entrepreneur and author driven by purpose and pasion • Filled with Elle's signature candor and warmth • Includes empowering affirmations and meditations for readers to practice in their own lives After the Rain is a soulful guide to help you embrace all the beauty, love, and opportunity life has to offer. • Presented in luminous package with a foil case and gold accents • A beautiful gift for anyone on the path to self-discovery, and an uplifting reminder that there is always sunshine after the rain • Perfect for the friend who loves meditating, self-care, journaling, or seeking personal transformation and empowerment • Great for those who loved Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist, 100 Days to Brave by Annie F. Downs, and anything written by Brené Brown, Rupi Kaur, Rachel Hollis, and Elizabeth Gilbert
Author: Dani Shapiro Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc. ISBN: 0802193439 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 203
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This national bestseller from celebrated novelist and memoirist Dani Shapiro is an intimate and eloquent companion to living a creative life. Through a blend of memoir, meditation on the artistic process, and advice on craft, Shapiro offers her gift to writers everywhere: a guide of hard-won wisdom and advice for staying the course. In the ten years since the first edition, Still Writing has become a mainstay of creative writing classes as well as a lodestar for writers just starting out, and above all, an indispensable almanac for modern writers.
Author: Joanna Penn Publisher: Curl Up Press via PublishDrive ISBN: Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 330
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Do you suffer from physical pain relating to your writing life? Are you struggling with back pain, weight gain related to sedentary working, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, neck pain, eye strain, stress, loneliness, digestive issues, or Repetitive Strain Injury? These are the most common issues reported by writers and if you struggle with any of them, you are not alone. Writing is not a physically healthy job, but if you want a long-term writing career, then you need to look after your body. I've been through my own pain journey over the last six years. I used to get crippling migraines that sent me to a dark room, and back pain so bad that I couldn't sleep, as well as stress levels so high that I wasn't able to breathe normally. Now, my back pain, migraines and RSI have almost gone completely, and I manage my writing life in a far healthier way than ever before. I share my personal journey and insights with you in this book. My co-author is Dr Euan Lawson, who shares his insights into how we can reduce pain, improve health and build a writing career for the long term. The book covers: Introduction and survey results from 1200 writers 7 Reasons why writing is great for your health Part 1: The Unhealthy Writer Stress, anxiety, burnout Back, neck and shoulder pain Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) A personal journey to a pain-free back Writing with chronic pain Sedentary life and inactivity Sleep problems/ insomnia Eye strain, headaches, and migraine A personal story of headaches and migraine Loneliness and isolation Weight gain or weight loss Joanna's Letter to Sugar Digestive issues and IBS A personal journey through IBS with FODMAP Mood and mental health Riding the Waves: Writing with depression Alcohol - the good, the bad, and the ugly Coffee and caffeine Supplements, substances, and nootropics Part 2: The Healthy Writer Improve your workspace Sort out your sleep Sort out your diet From fat to fit Sort out your back Lessons learned about writing from yoga How to use dictation for a healthier writing life The active writer mindset Strategies for the sofa-bound The active writer: Three golden rules The running writer: Three rookie mistakes Lessons learned about writing from walking a double ultra-marathon Find a community Build wellbeing with mindfulness Develop healthy habits for the long-term Conclusion: It's your turn. Choose life! It's time to be a healthy writer!
Author: Alissa R. Torres Publisher: Villard Books ISBN: 0345500695 Category : Comics & Graphic Novels Languages : en Pages : 226
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Presents, in graphic novel format, the story of Alissa Torres, whose husband was killed in the September 11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, and her legal and psychological battles over his death.
Author: Brigid Delaney Publisher: Nero ISBN: 1925203166 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 263
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The inspiration for the Netflix series starring Celeste Barber, Wellmania is an in-depth, entertaining, laugh-out-loud-funny exploration of wellness culture. Now with a new preface by the author. Cold-pressed juices, quitting sugar, Paleo, hot yoga, mindfulness ... if you embrace these things you will be happy, you will be well – just ask Instagram. Wellness has become a global mega-industry. But does any of this stuff actually work? Feeling exhausted, anxious and a bit flabby, journalist Brigid Delaney decides to find out – using herself as the guinea pig. Starting with a brutal 101-day fast, Brigid tests things that are meant to make us clean, lean and serene. Travelling the world, she tries colonics, meditation, silent retreats, group psychotherapy and oodles of yoga, working out what is helpful and what is just expensive hype. In monasteries and health farms, on hiking trails and massage tables, she asks, why do so many of us swing from indulgence to detox and back again? Is it possible to integrate good habits into your daily life? What does our obsession with wellness say about us? And why do you smell so bad when you haven’t eaten in seven days? Wellmania is the highly entertaining and occasionally dangerous exploration of one of the most fascinating trends in our culture. ‘Brigid Delaney is the queen of calamity and a fearless, sane guide into the bizarre heart of our modern obsessions. This will make you groan in horror as much as it’ll make you laugh out loud.’ —Benjamin Law ‘A bloody entertaining read that leaves you wondering whether you want to do yoga and meditation or get mindlessly drunk and despair at the state of the world. Basically I wish that I’d written it.' —Judith Lucy ‘At last! A funny, well-written book about all the health and serenity treatments you’ve been too feeble personally to undertake.’ —Annabel Crabb
Author: Elaine Beale Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: 9781797405964 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 82
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Write for Wellness: Write Your Way to Health, Healing and HappinessDo you wish you took better care of your health? Maybe you struggle to manage a chronic illness. Or perhaps you are still affected by a past traumatic experience or are grieving a loss. Perhaps you want to improve your relationships at home and work. Or maybe you simply want to live a happier and more satisfying life.If any of these things is true for you, writing can help you. In fact, it might surprise you to know that numerous scientific studies have shown that writing can improve your physical, mental, and emotional health. And, what's more, you do not have to be a writer or to feel particularly confident in your writing skills. In fact, anyone can use writing to improve their health, wellness and mood!Writing has been shown to help reduce anxiety, improve sleep, relieve symptoms of chronic illness, and heal from trauma. It can help improve people's relationships and career prospects. Writing has even improved the health of people with heart disease and other acute conditions. The author of Write for Wellness, Elaine Beale, is an award-winning writer, a certified health coach, and a trained educator. For over 25 years, she has run writing workshops to improve wellness. Her groundbreaking writing program, Write Well!, integrates research-based methods with her professional expertise. Write for Wellness includes chapters on: Improving your overall health and wellnessManaging chronic illnessHealing from traumaCoping with grief and lossIncreasing optimism and positive outlookImproving relationships at work and homeIncreasing self-insight and awarenessEach chapter is packed with proven writing exercises and strategies. There is also a section describing the evidence demonstrating writing's positive effects, and a chapter with detailed guidelines on how to form your own wellness writing group. Write for Wellness is a comprehensive practical guide to writing your way to improved health, healing, and happiness
Author: Nathan Hill
Author: Nathan Hill
Author: Joy E. Held
Author: Annie Daly
Author: Joy E. Held
Author: Alexandra Elle
Author: Dani Shapiro
Author: Joanna Penn
Author: Alissa R. Torres
Author: Brigid Delaney
Author: Elaine Beale