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  The Time of My Life - Dirty Dancing

  Andrea Warner

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  An engaging exploration into the enduring popularity of Dirty Dancing and its lasting themes of feminism, activism, and reproductive rights
  		 
  When Dirty Dancing was released in 1987, it had already been rejected by producers and distributors several times over, and expectations for the summer romance were low. But then the film, written by former dancer Eleanor Bergstein and starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze as a couple from two different worlds, exploded. Since then, Dirty Dancing’s popularity has never waned. The truth has always been that Dirty Dancing was never just a teen romance or a dance movie — it also explored abortion rights, class, and political activism, with a smattering of light crime-solving.
  		 
  In The Time of My Life, celebrated music journalist Andrea Warner excavates the layers of Dirty Dancing, from its anachronistic, chart-topping soundtrack, to Baby and Johnny’s chemistry, to Bergstein’s political intentions, to the abortion subplot that is more relevant today than ever. The film’s remarkable longevity would never have been possible if it was just a throwaway summer fling story. It is precisely because of its themes — deeply feminist, sensitively written — that we, over 30 years later, are still holding our breath during that last, exhilarating lift.
  		 
  About the Pop Classics Series
  		 
  Short books that pack a big punch, Pop Classics offer intelligent, fun, and accessible arguments about why a particular pop phenomenon matters.

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  FINDING YOU - Mental Wellness...

  Shannon J. Curtis

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  This audio book, Finding You was written to reflect the ideal state of an individual. It present elements, tools and methodologies of the ideal healthy individual so that you can assess where you are, to support you to make the necessary steps towards improvement. 
  The aim is to enable you to have a clearer picture in your mind of what health looks like, due to variations in perspective and circumstances. This allows you to visualise what health looks like for you and see yourself in the ideals presented. 
  This audio book is practical so you may want to grab a book and pen to hand. The chapters are precise and concise to hold your attention. It's educational and offers a unique way of thinking. 
  Finding You is suitable for the person who is keen to understand himself due to confusion, resentment and lack of purpose. 
  Although written in layman terms, there is much here for the life coach, mentor, teacher, general doctor, psychologist, and nurse due to the enlightenment on what is mental health and how the mind stores data. 
  "This will probably be one of the best reading experience you will have on the subject of mental wellness, mental health or total health". 
  Get ready for your transformation as you unfold your mind in every chapter you read 🏆 
  Warning! Once you read Finding You - mental wellness explored, it would be hard to remain where you were. 
  Let's break the cycle!

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  Anarchy State and Utopia: Book...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Anarchy, State, and Utopia, by Robert Nozick.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Robert Nozick.
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  Anarchy, State, and Utopia presents a profound and provocative exploration of political philosophy, questioning the role and limits of government. Through a compelling defense of libertarianism, this book challenges readers to rethink the nature of individual rights, the legitimacy of the state, and the pursuit of justice in a free society. It offers a rich tapestry of arguments, from the foundational principles of a minimal state to the critique of redistribution and utopian visions. This work is essential reading for anyone interested in philosophy, politics, or economics.

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  Miracle Children - Race...

  Katie Benner, Erica L. Green

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  A riveting investigation into a school, a scam, and a notorious college admissions scandal that exposes the inequalities and racial segregation of American education, from two award-winning New York Times journalistsT.M. Landry College Prep, a small private school in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, boasted a 100 percent college acceptance rate, placing students at nearly every Ivy League university in the country. The spectacle of Landry students opening their acceptance letters to Harvard and Yale was broadcast on television and even celebrated by Michelle Obama. It became a national ritual to watch the miraculous success of these youngsters—miraculous because Breaux Bridge is one of the poorest counties in the country, ranked close to the bottom for test scores and high school graduation rates. T.M. Landry was said to be “minting prodigies,” and the prodigies were often black.How did the school do it? It didn’t: It was a scam, pulled off with fake transcripts and personal essays telling fake stories of triumph over adversity. Worse, Landry’s success concealed a nightmare of alleged abuse and coercion. In a yearslong investigation, Katie Benner and Erica L. Green explored the lives of the students, the school, the town, and Ivy League admissions to understand why black teens were pressured to trade in racial stereotypes of hardship for opportunity.Gripping and illuminating, Miracle Children argues that the lesson of T.M. Landry is not that the school gamed the system but that it played by the rules—that its deceptions and abuses were the outcome of segregated schools, inequitable education, and the belief that elite colleges are the nation’s last path to life-changing economic opportunity.A Macmillan Audio production from Metropolitan Books

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  The Art of Making Memories - How...

  Anonyme

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  What’s the actual secret to happiness? Great memories! Meik Wiking—happiness researcher and New York Times bestselling author of The Little Book of Hygge and The Little Book of Lykke—shows us how to create memories that make life sweet in this charming audiobook. 
   
  Do you remember your first kiss? The day you graduated? Your favorite vacation? Or the best meal you ever had?  
  Memories are the cornerstones of our identity, shaping who we are, how we act, and how we feel. In his work as a happiness researcher, Meik Wiking has learned that people are happier if they hold a positive, nostalgic view of the past. But how do we make and keep the memories that bring us lasting joy? 
  The Art of Making Memories examines how mental images are made, stored, and recalled in our brains, as well as the “art of letting go”—why we tend to forget certain moments to make room for deeper, more meaningful ones. Meik uses data, interviews, global surveys, and real-life experiments to explain the nuances of nostalgia and the different ways we form memories around our experiences and recall them—revealing the power that a “first time” has on our recollections, and why a piece of music, a smell, or a taste can unexpectedly conjure a moment from the past. Ultimately, Meik shows how we each can create warm memories that will stay with us for years. 
  Combining his signature charm with Scandinavian forthrightness, and featuring “Happy Memory Tips,” The Art of Making Memories is an inspiration meditation and practical guide filled with ideas to help us make the memories that will bring us joy throughout our lives.

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  The Abortion Companion - An...

  Becca Rea-Tucker

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  A warm, accepting, non-judgmental, and stigma-free companion for your abortion journey. Whether you had an abortion earlier this morning or thirty years ago, whether you’re feeling relief or grief (or both!), and even if you haven’t had an abortion but just want to untangle how you feel about it, this book is a safe and supportive resource.  With an emphasis on self-compassion, it collects reflection prompts, affirmations, conversation scripts, logistical info, self-care tips, and much more to validate and support you no matter where you fall in the full spectrum of experiences of people who have abortions. Bolstered by beautiful illustrations and the caring, confident support of author and reproductive rights advocate Becca Rea-Tucker, this book will meet you wherever you are and offer guidance for every step of your journey.

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