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  The Deaf Girl - A Memoir of...

  Abigail Heringer

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  An inspiring story of hearing loss and hope from The Bachelor’s first deaf contestant 
   
  Abigail Heringer made her television debut as an instant fan-favorite on season 25 of The Bachelor. Stepping out of the limousine, she approached her bachelor with a playful declaration: she would be staring at his lips all night for two compelling reasons—her profound deafness since birth, and because he had some nice lips! 
   
  But Abigail’s journey wasn’t always marked by such confidence. Growing up deaf and introverted, she dreaded being the center of attention, fearing her disability would burden those around her. Among her hearing peers, she felt like an outsider, simply labeled as “the deaf girl.” And after receiving a cochlear implant at the age of two, she subsequently struggled to find her place in the Deaf community too. Caught in between two worlds and grappling to define her identity as a deaf woman, Abigail felt like she belonged in neither. 
   
  Supported by her family, particularly her deaf older sister Rachel, Abigail has come to understand that while being deaf is part of her identity, it doesn’t define her. Throughout her journey, marked by challenges and adversity, Abigail has grown into her own strongest advocate, discovering a new voice that is confident, fearless, and empowered—a voice that enables her to proudly reclaim the title of “the deaf girl” she once resisted and rewrite it as a testament to her resilience and strength. 
   
  Hopeful, vulnerable, and uplifting, The Deaf Girl shares Abigail’s journey of navigating life with a profound hearing loss and her transformation from merely accepting her disability to embracing it wholeheartedly. This memoir serves as an inspiring reminder for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider or struggled to embrace their differences, showcasing that every voice is worthy of being heard.  
   
  “The Deaf Girl is an incredibly moving and uplifting memoir. Abigail’s heartfelt and sincere reflections on growing up as an outsider and her journey to embrace her identity reveal a remarkable tale of resilience and courage … An inspiring book filled with hope.”—Cat Mathes, President & CEO of John Tracy Center

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  The Medicine Chest - A...

  Jarol Boan

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  An examination of the barriers facing Indigenous people within the healthcare system from the perspective of an empathetic settler physician 
  After leaving her medical practice in Pennsylvania in 2011, Jarol Boan returned to her childhood home in Saskatchewan, Canada to practice medicine. There she found a healthcare system struggling with preventable chronic diseases and institutional racism. Shocked by the high rate of preventable diseases in her patients, Boan realized that a paternalistic deficit model does not support Indigenous communities. Through working to provide medical services in Indigenous communities and learning firsthand from her Indigenous patients, Boan embarked on a road to enlightenment and reconciliation. 
  In The Medicine Chest, Boan exposes the healthcare disparities in a country that prides itself on an equitable healthcare system and examines the devastating effects of diabetes, the myth of “the drunken Indian,” the inner workings of hospitals, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, epidemics on reserves, and residential school trauma. Exploring the intersectionality of common diseases and social determinants of health gained from her experience of caring for Indigenous patients, Boan weaves historical data, comments on health policy, and jurisdictional gaps into the narrative while investigating how Canada’s healthcare system is failing those most in need.

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  Everyday Warrior - Frontline to...

  Trudie Marie

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  In "Everyday Warrior: Frontline to Freedom, one step at a time," Trudie takes you on an extraordinary adventure into the heart of healing and self-discovery. 
  After surviving the darkest depths of post-traumatic stress, Trudie embarks on a soul-stirring solo hike along The Bibbulmun Track. With no medications, no distractions, and no camping experience, she courageously steps into the unknown, determined to reclaim her strength and rediscover her inner resilience. 
  As she navigates rugged trails and embraces the solitude of nature, Trudie confronts her deepest fears and unlocks the hidden fountains of her own healing. Through moments of breathtaking beauty and unexpected challenges, she learns to trust her instincts, find solace in the forest, and forge a path towards wholeness. 
  "Everyday Warrior" is a testament to the power of the human spirit and the transformative magic of nature. Through Trudie's inspiring journey, you'll discover the strength within yourself to face your own demons, embrace the beauty of the unknown, and emerge from the forest of trauma into a brighter, more empowered future. 
  Join Trudie on this empowering odyssey of self-discovery and find the courage to embark on your own healing journey one step at a time.

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  Dialysis: a Memoir Second Edition

  Lisa Frieden

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  Dialysis: a Memoir tells the story of how a young woman’s life is changed forever when her kidneys fail. From hospitalization and hemodialysis to peritoneal dialysis and finally to a transplant, the memoir explores how her experience of illness clashes with the world around her: the buoyant and youthful atmosphere of the San Francisco Bay Area during the dotcom bubble of the late 1990's. The memoir describes how she learns to make sense of what happened and how she ultimately overcomes the physical and emotional challenges of kidney failure to thrive in her new life. The audiobook is read by the author.

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  Nayib Bukele: The Digital Age...

  Elias Montreau

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  Discover the rise of one of the most intriguing and influential leaders of the modern era in Nayib Bukele: A Biography. This audiobook takes you through Bukele’s journey from a young entrepreneur to becoming the President of El Salvador, where his bold leadership and unconventional strategies have captured global attention.
   
  Explore how Bukele challenged traditional political structures, implemented radical policies, and transformed his country’s approach to governance, security, and digital finance—including making Bitcoin legal tender. With a mix of controversy and widespread public support, his leadership has reshaped the political landscape in Latin America.
   
  This audiobook is an independent biographical work based entirely on publicly available information, reputable sources, and historical records. It does not contain private, confidential, or unpublished details about the subject. The content has been carefully researched to ensure accuracy, but it does not claim to represent an official or authorized biography. Any opinions expressed are based on analysis of public records, statements, and documented events. This audiobook is intended for informational and educational purposes only.

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  The Avid Amorous Adventures of...

  Tordín Lyn

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  Tordín Lyn, born Thanksgiving Day 1946 perfectly timed to become a hippie in California when the 1960's exploded on the scene. Sex, drugs, rock and roll, what else could a young man have wished for? Free love, psychedelic drugs, and the Beatles, what an amazing time! If you lived through that era with Tordín or just want to find out what it was all about, come join Tordín Lyn on his Avid Amorous Adventures through the years 1950 to 1980, a Hippie’s Trip. Hear about his Summer of Love afternoon adventure, sex in the mountains, a psychedelic peyote trip in the Idaho Primitive Area, and life in a swinging singles complex in the Sin Fernando Valley. Experience partying with swingers at Contempo Casuals, sexual adventures around the world, and DRUGS! Yes, Tordín used but did not abuse. Learn how women, drugs, and rock and roll influenced his life. How the art of manliness guided him through his life and a few fights along the way. If you follow Tordín to the end of his story, you’ll discover how he met the mythical Leanan Sídhe, a beautiful woman of the Aes Sídhe, the people of the barrow, the fairy folk of Ireland. Listen as Tordín reflects on his adventures in the final chapter: Refraction of Tordín’s Life Through a Gravitation Lens.

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