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  The New Frontier

  John F. Kennedy

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  A collection of speeches and addresses from JFK's time in office - including his last ever speech, as well as the initial assassination report following his murder.

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  Three Years on the Great...

  Cristina Moon

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  At twenty-five, activist Cristina Moon faced an impossible task: preparing for the possibility of arrest and torture inside military-ruled Myanmar. Her response? Learning Buddhist meditation. So began what would become a decades-long spiritual path—eventually leading her to a Zen temple and martial arts dojo in Hawai'i with a timeless method of warrior Zen training. 
   
   
   
  Offering a bracing account of three years of mind-body-spirit training at Daihonzan Chozen-ji, a Rinzai Zen temple and martial arts dojo, Moon powerfully captures the rigors and realizations that finally shaped her into a Zen priest whose highest directive is to give fearlessness. 
   
   
   
  Told with immersive detail and an unique Asian American female perspective, Three Years on the Great Mountain chronicles Moon's straight-up-the-mountain training regimen at Chozen-ji, conducted every day and often through the nights. Through the spiritual forging of daily Zen meditation, manual labor, swordsmanship, and Japanese tea ceremony, she discovers a newfound conviction that self mastery and spiritual growth can take fierce form. Embraced by local Hawai'i and Japanese culture, and a community of discipline, respect, and discovery, she discovers a profound sense of home.

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  Staying Married is the Hardest...

  Bonnie Comfort

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  Can a loving relationship endure career setbacks, infidelities, and mismatched sexual desires? This is the question psychologist Bonnie Comfort grapples with as she navigates her unpredictable thirty-year marriage to Hollywood screenwriter Bob, while she provides marital therapy to others. 
  Bob is affectionate, brilliant, and hilarious—but his sexual desires are incompatible with Bonnie’s. Despite her misgivings, she indulges his kinks, which often included photographing her in lingerie. Their Hollywood life is exciting, but eventually Bob’s growing career frustrations lead to his complete sexual shutdown. Tensions rise, and Bob suggests Bonnie have discreet affairs and not tell him. She does just that—but when she confesses her infidelities five years later, his sexual demands become more extreme. When she complies, Bonnie feels shame; when she refuses, as she increasingly does, their fights threaten to tear their marriage apart. 
    
  Bonnie understands the rhythm of disconnection and repair that is common in love relationships. As we follow the journey of her own life, she shares with the reader the nature of intimacy, distance and expectations placed on long-term love. With honesty and vulnerability, she recounts the passionate highs and lows of her own marriage which sadly ends with Bob’s death. As she grieves, Bonnie reflects on her role in their marital struggles and offers profound insights about marriage from her personal and professional experience. Her story lays bare the complexities of love, the ongoing challenges women face in intimate relationships, and how even difficult marriages can find a way to thrive.

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  Trying to Find Myself -...

  Sean Morris

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  The memoir chronicles Sean Morris's journey of survival and self-discovery after suffering a rare and severe hemorrhagic stroke. At the age of 49, Sean’s life is abruptly disrupted by the stroke, which results in a significant loss of memory and cognitive abilities. His survival becomes a medical miracle, but the real battle unfolds in the aftermath—his quest to reclaim his identity, understand his past, and rebuild his life. The book details his recovery process, highlighting the physical, emotional, and psychological challenges he faces as a stroke survivor. Sean grapples with fragmented memories, recurring seizures, and cognitive disorientation, often feeling like a stranger in his own life. His relationships with his wife, children, and caregivers play a pivotal role in his healing, with his wife’s daily mirror notes becoming a lifeline to his sense of self. Throughout his journey, Sean revisits pieces of his past, reconnecting with old friends and colleagues and navigating the complex emotions of losing a former life while adjusting to his new reality. The memoir also touches on broader issues, such as the psychological toll of long-term recovery, the limitations imposed by his condition, and the ongoing struggle to regain independence. Ultimately, the book is about survival, transformation, and acceptance. Sean reflects on his rebirth, symbolized by the day of his stroke, which he now celebrates as his "new birthday."

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  Up From Slavery

  Booker T. Washington

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  "Up from Slavery is the 1901 autobiography of Booker T. WashingtonBorn into slavery, Booker Washington suddenly gained his freedom, after the American Civil War. This is a first hand account from a slave around the events of the emancipation proclamation.The book covers the inspiring story of a young man as he works to rise up from being enslaved as a child, overcoming massive obstacles to obtain an education, to eventually become an advisor to the president.A truly inspiring and informative story."

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  On Life and Death - Aristotle’s...

  Aristotle

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  What if you could delve into the profound mysteries of life and death, gaining clarity on the essence of being? 
  Aristotle’s enduring exploration of existence stands as a cornerstone in understanding the fundamental questions of life: What is it that animates us? How do we define living vs. nonliving? Adapted for the contemporary reader, this edition bridges ancient knowledge and modern curiosity, offering a timeless lens through which to contemplate life’s greatest enigmas. 
  What You’ll Discover in This Modern Translation:The philosophical roots of life’s defining qualitiesDistinctions between the living and the inanimate worldInsights that connect ancient theories with modern biologyA roadmap to deeper contemplation of mortality and meaning 
  Imagine approaching life and death not with fear or confusion, but with a calm, reflective wisdom that transcends cultural boundaries. Aristotle’s nuanced inquiry encourages new perspectives on the preciousness of life and the inevitability of death. 
  Embrace a richer understanding of existence. Get your copy now and discover insights that spark meaningful reflection on life’s most profound questions.

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