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  Finding Mac - A journey of...

  Rev. Richard Sutcliffe

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  This is a warm and life-affirming account, honest but never whimsical. Despite some of the difficult subjects, this memoir is overwhelmingly positive and a tribute to love. 
  Modern families come together in all sorts of ways – one parent, two parents; same sex, opposite sex; planned, unplanned; biological, adopted. There are examples of different sorts of families all around us. 
  Finding Mac tells the story of how one family came together, as Richard and his wife Swee welcome eight-year-old Mac into their lives. It recounts the highs and lows as they get to know and love each other becoming a successful family unit. Along the way it shares their experience of adoption, and particularly the experience of adopting an older child. From joining a local school, figuring out your family’s new traditions, going on holiday for the first time, and navigating the bureaucracy of the social care system. 
  But all that changed when Mac was killed on his motorbike, just a few months after his sixteenth birthday. Finding Mac deals honestly with the feelings of a parent who faces the death of his child, and coping with the aftermath.

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  A Rare Recording of Anne Sexton...

  Anne Sexton

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  Anne Sexton, born Anne Gray Harvey, (November 9, 1928 - October 4, 1974) was an American poet known for her highly personal, confessional verse. She won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1967 for her book Live or Die. Her poetry details her long battle with bipolar disorder, suicidal tendencies, and intimate details from her private life, including relationships with her husband and children, whom she physically and sexually assaulted.

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  Codependency Recovery Workbook:...

  Andy Gardner

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  Unlock the Path to Self-Love and Independence with the Ultimate Codependency Recovery Workbook 
  Are you trapped in the cycle of codependency, constantly putting others' needs before your own? 
  Do you fear abandonment so much that it dictates your relationships? 
  Are you ready to stop feeling guilty for choosing your own happiness and start living a life true to yourself? 
  It's time to reclaim your independence and self-worth. 
  What Is This Audioook About?Understanding Codependency: Dive deep into the mechanics of codependent relationships. Learn not just what codependency is, but how it subtly controls your life.Root Causes Unveiled: Discover the underlying causes of codependency, from fear of abandonment to deep-seated people-pleasing habits that compromise your health and happiness.Symptoms and Solutions: Recognize the signs of codependency and immediately start applying practical steps to regain your autonomy.Mastering Boundaries: Learn the art of setting and maintaining boundaries that protect your sense of self and promote healthy relationships.Communication Skills: Enhance your interactions with others through proven communication strategies that ensure your voice is heard.Healing from Trauma: Connect the dots between your past traumas and current codependent behaviors—and use this knowledge to heal and move forward.Journey to Self-Discovery: Engage in a transformative process of self-discovery that empowers you to live according to your true self, not the shadows of others. 
  Click the “Add to Cart” button now, and embark on a journey that returns the focus of your life back to where it belongs: on you.

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  Success Without School -...

  Jean Proffitt Nunnally

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  Consequences of the ongoing pandemic have seriously affected educational systems in the U.S. and around the world. School closures and the opportunities or nightmares of remote learning have caused many parents to reconsider options for schooling their children. Alternatives to conventional school are currently hot topics, strongly motivated by growing racism and the social bullying that confront many youngsters and teens in todays school environment. (New Yorker Magazine, June 21, 2021, "The Rise of Black Homeschooling") 
  Jean Nunnally's memoir of her trials and triumphs in unschooling her two children from birth to college provides an enlightening insight into the innate learning ability of humans, showing how self-esteem, trust and personal responsibility were preserved and strengthened for herself and her kids. "Unschooling" the author says, "is the way we have learned throughout time and the way adults learn when they are free to pursue their interests." Her book gives an overview of unschooling or self-directed learning, but so much more. Jean not only did the work, but her son and daughter are proof that unschooling works. They were each accepted in and graduated from prestigious U.S. colleges and testify, in personal reflections at the end of the narrative, to the happiness and fulfillment of their elementary and high school years following their passions, their hobbies, their music, their dreams, often in stark contrast to the struggles with traditional forms their peers were required to submit to. 
  Success Without School addresses myths and misperceptions of unschoolers. She explains how her view of school changed, and changed her, as she proceeded to unschool her children. She leaves the reader with an encouraging description of the three jobs of an unschooling parent: exposure, facilitation, and modeling; and offers her unique approach to preparing an unschooled teen for college, and the specific challenges that required.

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  Terrible Beauty - Reckoning with...

  Auden Schendler

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  Something's gone badly awry with environmentalism. We faithfully separate our waste into different streams, but wonder whether it really makes a difference. Global companies announce their commitment to carbon negativity while simultaneously sponsoring oil conferences. American businesses, communities, and individuals assiduously measure their carbon footprints, then implement voluntary emissions-reduction programs, all while trumpeting their do-gooderism. 
   
   
   
  The problem is, none of this—whether individual efforts or corporate sustainability tactics—will make a dent in solving the civilizational threat of climate change. We only pretend it will, at our peril. 
   
   
   
  As Auden Schendler argues in this provocative, powerful book, we're living a big green lie. The hard truth is that much of the modern environmental road map could have been written by the fossil fuel industry specifically to avoid disrupting the status quo. But there is another truth: while ineffective or duplicitous environmentalism has become standard practice, we all have friends and family we love and care about, whose future depends on solving the problem of climate change. Conscience tells us we have an obligation to repair the world. How can our common dreams be so at odds with our daily practice? And how might we meld our spirit and our passion to create a better future?

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  Medieval Christianity: A...

  Captivating History

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  Embark on a Timeless Journey: Unveil the saga of Christianity from its origins to the Counter-Reformation 
  Are you intrigued by the monumental path Christianity carved through history? This masterful narrative weaves through 1,600 years of history, from Christianity’s origins in the 1st century AD to the transformative Counter-Reformation in 1700. 
  Discover the Epochs That Shaped the WorldWitness Rome’s metamorphosis with the rise of Christianity.Delve into the Great Schism’s profound impact.Relive the fervor of the Crusades and the mystique of the Knights Templar.Understand the Reconquista’s enduring legacy.Unravel the complex interplay of Christianity and Islam.Probe the Reformation and the Catholic Church’s corruption.Meet the influential popes who steered Christian history. 
  A Chronicle of Power, Faith, and War 
  This audiobook is not just a historical account; it’s a revelation of how Christianity influenced politics, ignited wars, and spread its ethos globally. It’s a tale of transformation, conflict, and resilience. 
  Your Portal to a Bygone Era 
  Whether you’re a history aficionado, a seeker of religious insights, or simply a curious mind, this audiobook is your gateway to understanding the pivotal role of Christianity in shaping our world. 
  Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the epic saga of medieval Christianity. Scroll up, click the “add to cart” button, and prepare to be transported through time!

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