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  Steppenwolf

  Hermann Hesse

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  Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse is a profound exploration of the human psyche, delving into themes of identity, duality, and existential crisis. The novel follows Harry Haller, a solitary and introspective man who sees himself as divided between his human side and his wild, wolf-like instincts. As he navigates a surreal and mystical journey, Haller confronts the contradictions within himself and the societal norms that alienate him. Blending philosophy, spirituality, and psychological depth, Steppenwolf is a timeless masterpiece that challenges readers to reflect on their own inner struggles and the search for meaning in an ever-changing world.

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  Voices of Winchester World War...

  Adrian J. O'Connor

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  Stories of the Greatest Generation come alive in the hands of longtime local journalist Adrian O'Connor What made the D-Day attack on Omaha Beach so remarkable was that it was carried out largely out by National Guardsman - men of the 29th Infantry Division who had never before seen combat. One of the companies that was part of this historic day hailed from the environs of Winchester, Virginia. Winchester's martial gallantry was hardly restricted to the beaches of Normandy, though. A future city councilor came ashore at Anzio, Italy. A future school principal fought in what may have been the Pacific's toughest battle, Iwo Jima. Local men held the line at the climactic Battle of the Bulge, flew over Europe and the oil fields of Ploesti and even escaped a German prisoner-of-war camp.

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  Science and Religion :...

  Attah Blessed

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  This book was first written by young science student student in his 18s who believed that people should be more educated concerning science, it's views on evolution, it's connection with religion and with the brain of each individual. This book also give more details of telepathy amoung humans, mutations and the meaning and effects of both nature and synthetic telepathy.

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  Amateur Hour - Motherhood in...

  Anonymous

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  An emotionally honest, arresting, and funny collection of essays about motherhood and adulthood... 
  “Being a mother is a gift.” 
  Where’s my receipt?  
  Welcome to essayist Kimberly Harrington’s poetic and funny world of motherhood, womanhood, and humanhood, not necessarily in that order. It’s a place of loud parenting, fierce loving, too much social media, and occasional inner monologues where timeless debates are resolved such as Pro/Con: Caving to PTO Bake Sale Pressure (“PRO: Skim the crappiest brownies for myself. CON: They’re really crappy.”) With accessibility and wit, she captures the emotions around parenthood in artful and earnest ways, highlighting this time in the middle—midlife, the middle years of childhood, how women are stuck in the middle of so much. It’s a place of elation, exhaustion, and time whipping past at warp speed. Finally, it’s a quiet space to consider the girl you were, the mother you are, and the woman you are always becoming.

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  Little Big Man: An Autobiography

  Stanley J. Browne

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  The one where mum and Elvis lived unhappily ever after in our little Stoke Newington Victorian townhouse.
  
  In this honest and gripping memoir, actor Stanley J. Browne reflects on a childhood and adolescence torn apart by his mother's mental disorder.
  
  Stanley J. Browne is an actor, and he has been an actor all his life. Born to a Jamaican mother in a London suburb, he began rehearsing for the role of survivor from an early age. From birth he knew nothing but a home filled with love and the vibrancy of a Caribbean culture, but this changes when his mother is diagnosed with schizophrenia.
  
  Stanley adopts the mantle of 'man of the house' as he is forced to scavenge for food and miss school, with his two sisters, to care for his baby brother. His life is further fragmented as they yo-yo in and out of the care system and Stanley must face the reality of being separated from his siblings.
  
  An intelligent and sensitive child, Stanley descends into a life of crime and drug abuse. During his time spent in various young offender's institutions and prisons he battles with addiction and slowly begins to turn his life around.
  
  Set against a backdrop of 1970s poverty, racism and hardship, Little Big Man is a powerful story of generational trauma and one man's determination to heal the wounds of the past. Most of all, it is a book about the universal desire for love, belonging and the search to find an authentic voice through the redemptive power of creativity and recovery.

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  My Turn - When Caregiving Roles...

  Linda Wright

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  Weaving two different parts of her life, Linda Wright combines the care she received from her parents and the care she gave to them when they became elderly and frail. She was born with a rare bleeding disorder, so even the slightest bump created deep bruises on her body and a minor injury kept her out of school. The disorder limited her ability to grow up like a typical kid—riding bikes, climbing, and running. Despite the many hospitalizations for uncontrolled bleeding and infusions to clot her blood for a condition that even doctors struggled to treat, Linda’s parents gave her a childhood filled with wonder, joy, and love. “My parents protected me, inspired me, and believed in me. They were the ones who had taught me how to be safe,” Linda said. When her aging and infirm parents grew to need increasing levels of care themselves, she declared, “I would do whatever it cost to care for them. It was my turn.”

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