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  Fierce Attachments - A Memoir

  Vivian Gornick

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  In this deeply etched and haunting memoir, Vivian Gornick tells the story of her lifelong battle with her mother for independence. Gornick's groundbreaking book confronts what Edna O'Brien has called "the principal crux of female despair": the unacknowledged Oedipal nature of the mother-daughter bond. 
   
   
   
  Born and raised in the Bronx, the daughter of "urban peasants," Gornick grows up in a household dominated by her intelligent but uneducated mother's romantic depression over the early death of her husband. Next door lives Nettie, an attractive widow whose calculating sensuality appeals greatly to Vivian. These women with their opposing models of femininity continue, well into adulthood, to affect Gornick's struggle to find herself in love and in work. 
   
   
   
  As Gornick walks with her aged mother through the streets of New York, arguing and remembering the past, each wins the listener's admiration: the caustic and clear-thinking daughter, for her courage and tenacity in really talking to her mother about the most basic issues of their lives, and the still powerful and intuitively-wise old woman, who again and again proves herself her daughter's mother.

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  Meditations

  Marcus Aurelius

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  Written by a Roman emperor at the height of his power, Meditations is one of the most profound and enduring works of philosophy ever composed. In this series of deeply personal reflections, Marcus Aurelius — the last of the Five Good Emperors — examines the nature of virtue, resilience, mortality, and the importance of living in accordance with reason. 
  Originally intended as private notes to himself, Meditations offers timeless insights into Stoic philosophy and the challenges of ethical leadership. With clarity, humility, and strength, Aurelius contemplates the impermanence of life, the futility of anger, and the power of self-discipline. 
  This unabridged audiobook draws from public domain translations of Meditations, presenting Aurelius’s wisdom in accessible language while preserving the spiritual gravity and moral purpose that have inspired readers for centuries. Essential listening for anyone seeking inner peace, strength, and a guide for living well in a chaotic world.

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  Supportiveness - The Encouraging...

  Esther Jameson

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  Supportiveness is one of the most deeply human traits—a quiet yet powerful force that helps others feel seen, heard, and understood. It’s more than simply being nice or offering a few kind words. At its core, supportiveness is about being emotionally present in someone else’s world, especially when they’re navigating pain, uncertainty, or self-doubt. It means showing up with intention and empathy, even when you don’t have all the answers. In a world where distractions are endless and genuine connection can be rare, the ability to offer steady, meaningful support is a true gift. 
  To fully grasp what it means to be supportive, it’s important to understand its emotional depth. Supportiveness isn't about fixing problems for someone else. Instead, it's about standing beside them as they face what’s hard. It’s offering your presence—not your solutions. When someone is struggling, they often don’t need advice right away. They need to know they’re not alone. They need to feel safe in expressing themselves without fear of being judged or dismissed. That emotional safety is the foundation of support, and it starts with your willingness to be vulnerable too. 
  Trust is essential in any supportive relationship. Without trust, support can feel shallow or performative. But when trust is built through consistent actions—like showing up when it matters, keeping confidences, and listening without jumping to conclusions—your support becomes something the other person can lean on. It's this trust that allows others to open up, to speak their truth, and to feel a little less burdened by the weight they carry. Over time, your reliability becomes a source of strength, not just in moments of crisis but in everyday life.

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  American Leftovers

  Eric Wilson, Heidi Wilson...

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  American Leftovers is the story of Heidi, Eric, and Shaun, three children who follow their parents through eastern Europe on Bible-smuggling adventures in the early 1970s. When they return to the States, they face third-culture questions of home and identity. They also deal with sexual situations and abuse, while settling into an evangelical bubble with their parents who pastor a fast-growing church. Everything collapses when their father runs off with an eighteen-year-old girl, leaving behind his family and church. This forces Heidi, Eric, and Shaun to reconcile their own spiritual fervor with the lies and dysfunction so close to home.

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  The First Accounts of New World...

  Edward Winslow, William Bradford

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  The First Accounts of New World is a unique collection of the earliest historical accounts from colonial America. It includes three autobiographical works of two prominent colonial leaders, Edward Winslow andWilliam Bradford - Good Newes From New England, Of Plymouth Plantation and Mourt's Relation. These diaries describe the story of the Pilgrims from 1608, when they settled in the Dutch Republic on the European mainland through the 1620 Mayflower voyage to the New World, until the year 1647.

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  Peace Is a Practice - An...

  Morgan Harper Nichols

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  Read by the author. 
  When you breathe in all the grace available to you and release everything that is outside of your control, you'll discover peace that surpasses your circumstances. All it takes is practice. 
  If you feel overwhelmed with anxiety about the future, you're far from alone. For many of us, when we're not worrying about what is to come, we find ourselves wrestling with things from the past. Where does that leave us today? 
  Morgan Harper Nichols has learned the answer to this question. She has examined stories from her own life and the lives of people around the world and noticed a common thread: we all long for peace. We're all seeking light and life. 
  But these things don't happen passively. 
  Peace Is a Practice invites you to become an active peacemaker in your own life, starting right where you are, and in some of the most unexpected places. As these words and images inspire you to take daily steps toward peace, you'll uncover the key to:Embracing the beauty of the presentLetting go of regret of the past and fear of the futureDeveloping a path toward meaning and authenticityApproaching life's challenges with faith and a calm confidenceFeeling peace even in the midst of uncertainty or difficult times 
    
  In every moment, there is something as deep and boundless as a winding river waiting to be found--a true peace that flows, beckoning you to rest and be still. 
   

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