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  Tolkien and the Great War: The...

  John Garth

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  A new biography exploring J.R.R. Tolkien’s wartime experiences and their impact on his life and his writing of The Lord of The Rings. 
  “To be caught in youth by 1914 was no less hideous an experience than in 1939 … by 1918 all but one of my close friends were dead.” 
  So J.R.R. Tolkien responded to critics who saw The Lord of the Rings as a reaction to the Second World War. Tolkien and the Great War tells for the first time the full story of how he embarked on the creation of Middle-earth in his youth as the world around him was plunged into catastrophe. This biography reveals the horror and heroism that he experienced as a signals officer in the Battle of the Somme and introduces the circle of friends who spurred his mythology to life. It shows how, after two of these brilliant young men were killed, Tolkien pursued the dream they had all shared by launching his epic of good and evil. 
  John Garth argues that the foundation of tragic experience in the First World War is the key to Middle-earth’s enduring power. Tolkien used his mythic imagination not to escape from reality but to reflect and transform the cataclysm of his generation. While his contemporaries surrendered to disillusionment, he kept enchantment alive, reshaping an entire literary tradition into a form that resonates to this day. 
  This is the first substantially new biography of Tolkien since 1977, meticulously researched and distilled from his personal wartime papers and a multitude of other sources. 
  This award-winning biography not only delves into the history of the 20th century, but also paints a vivid picture of the figures that shaped it. It's a top pick for those interested in Europe's past, particularly Britain's role in it. 
  For fans of Christopher A. Snyder (Gatsby's Oxford), Dominic Sandbrook (The Rest is History), and Christopher Clark (Kaiser Wilhelm II).

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  Healing From Damaged Emotions...

  Donna Jensen

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  Are you tired of feeling used by friends and family? Do you struggle to find peace and comfort in your relationships? 
  People across the globe fall victim to challenging relationships but that doesn't mean you have to stay a victim. You are more powerful than you realize — you just need to know where to direct your energy. 
  In Healing from Damaged Emotions and Hidden Abuse, here is just a fraction of what you will discover:6 simple steps to developing healthy relationships and repairing challenging onesHow to make a clean break from toxic relationships that are no longer serving youEmotional regulation techniques that will keep you from feeling overwhelmed by your feelingsHow your family dynamic as a child continues to influence you into the present day and how to identify those dynamics at work5 ways to set and maintain healthy boundaries even if you're a people-pleaserWhy support systems are so crucial to the recovery process and how you can begin to build your own, even if you feel totally alone right nowHow challenging relationships affect every aspect of your life and what you can do to change your narrative on relationshipsPractical exercises to help you reflect on the most important relationships in your life and how they affect you 
  And much more. 
  Sometimes it can feel like you're trapped in your relationships. Escaping the drama and manipulation seems impossible and you might believe "that's just how life is." 
  The truth is, you can begin to change your life starting today.

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  Nalule's Travels and Adventures...

  Helen Liebling

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  Nalule’s Travels and Adventures is the autobiography of a feminist, activist and researcher, who acted against atrocities and abuses of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and torture with the aim to improve survivors’ rights to international health, care, and justice.  
  Dr Helen Liebling’s early life of disruption and family separation led to a passion for advocating for the rights of those who survived human rights violations. Her first musical trip to Uganda shaped Helen’s life. She developed a love for Africa, her people, traditional music and travel. Enchanting musical stories including wild dancing to 21-key xylophone music in rural Eastern Uganda (Busoga) a chickens on a bus and entertaining in the bars of Kampala and travelling to some of the most beautiful places in the world including African deserts, mountains and waterfalls. 
  She discovered a love for wild swimming and hopes for the future. Fascinating, emotional, and uplifting; This book is a captivating narrative of hardship, resilience, and triumph against the odds, told with passion and clarity by a woman who never gave up! 

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  Philip Roth: A short biography -...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Philip Roth, American author and world-famous narrator Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  The Erich Fromm Reader -...

  Erich Fromm

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  “Fromm crossed the boundaries of traditional disciplines to expound his view on the alienation of man in an increasingly technological world.” —Newsweek Erich Fromm’s basic idea was to look at the individual as a social being, and to look at society as an ensemble of many individuals who have not only mutual ideas and convictions based on a common practice of life, but also a shared psychic structure. With his concept of “social character,” Fromm created a new interdisciplinary thinking presented in this compendium.The Erich Fromm Reader exhibits the true genius of an original thinker in seeing the connections between overlapping knowledge from many different fields. Here, interdisciplinarity is not only a lip service but the impact of Erich Fromm’s unique social psychological notion.  

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  Emotional abuse in marriage - a...

  AMANDA HOPE

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  Marriage is sacred. But what happens when “sacred” becomes “scared”? If you are in an abusive marriage, must you stay or go? 
  People have so many reasons to stay in marriage, but so do those who chose not to stay in that kind of marriage. Despite being in a toxic marriage, it’s understandable that individuals decide to stay married not to be part of the statistics. However, it’s a harsh reality that some relationships come to a point when it becomes irreparable. There’s no other way but to walk away. EMOTIONAL ABUSE IN MARRIAGE is a comprehensive guide for individuals going through this point of no return in their marriage. 
  Abuse comes in many forms, and knowing each is crucial. Some people turn a blind eye to the signs; others are in denial, while others can’t see the hard truth because of their partner’s manipulation or other reasons. The book emphasizes the immediate need to see marriage clearly and knowing if your wedding is emotionally destructive. There are secrets to thriving marriages and relationships in general. Still, one also needs to identify patterns and factors that destroy its essence, causing damages to each other’s being. 
  Learn about other things that matter as well, such as:Building your corePreparing for sensible confrontationLearning to speak up and stand up in love and against destructionAcceptance when there are no changesRestoring relationships 
  Every marriage is worth saving, but if a point comes when all efforts are accorded in vain... you know it’s time to let go.   
  Can you be whole and start over again? Yes, you certainly can! Never lose your self-worth, read EMOTIONAL ABUSE IN MARRIAGE, and get the right help.

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