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  Extended Summary - Hillbilly...

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  EXTENDED SUMMARY 
    
  HILLBILLY ELEGY 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY J.D. VANCE 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY 
    
  CONTENT 
  Roots of a Hillbilly Identity 
  Family Foundations in Appalachia 
  The Move to Ohio and New Beginnings 
  Papaw and Mamaw: Surviving Together and Apart 
  Cycles of Poverty and Addiction 
  Growing Up Hillbilly in the Rust Belt 
  Education as an Escape 
  Yale Law School and a New World 
  Reflections on Hillbilly Culture and Upward Mobility 
  General Analysis 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  “Hillbilly Elegy” by J.D. Vance is a poignant memoir that explores the complexities of his upbringing in a working-class family from Appalachia. Through personal anecdotes, Vance delves into themes of family, poverty, addiction, and resilience, reflecting on the struggles faced by the white working class in America. The narrative chronicles his family's journey from Kentucky to Ohio, highlighting the impact of socioeconomic challenges on their lives. Vance's story serves as both a personal journey and a broader commentary on cultural identity, social mobility, and the enduring effects of one’s roots in shaping future opportunities.

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  We Were Once a Family - A Story...

  Roxanna Asgarian

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  One of Literary Hub's most anticipated books of 2023"Narrator Suehyla El-Attar gives an impassioned performance that enhances the touching, terrifying tale of social injustice and systemic failure. Her delivery is compelling and clear, evoking a captivating listening experience from this true-crime tragedy."- Library JournalThe shocking, deeply reported story of a murder-suicide that claimed the lives of six children—and a searing indictment of the American foster care system.On March 26, 2018, rescue workers discovered a crumpled SUV and the bodies of two women and several children at the bottom of a cliff beside the Pacific Coast Highway. Investigators soon concluded that the crash was a murder-suicide, but there was more to the story: Jennifer and Sarah Hart, it turned out, were a white married couple who had adopted the six Black children from two different Texas families in 2006 and 2008. Behind the family's loving facade, however, was a pattern of abuse and neglect that went ignored as the couple withdrew the children from school and moved across the country. It soon became apparent that the State of Texas knew very little about the two individuals to whom it had given custody of six children—with fateful consequences.In the manner of Adrian Nicole LeBlanc's Random Family and other classic works of investigative journalism, Roxanna Asgarian’s We Were Once a Family is a revelation of vulnerable lives; it is also a shattering exposé of the foster care and adoption systems that produced this tragedy. As a journalist in Houston, Asgarian became the first reporter to put the children’s birth families at the center of the story. We follow the author as she runs up against the intransigence of a state agency that removes tens of thousands of kids from homes each year in the name of child welfare, while often failing to consider alternatives. Her reporting uncovers persistent racial biases and corruption as children of color are separated from birth parents without proper cause. The result is a riveting narrative and a deeply reported indictment of a system that continues to fail America’s most vulnerable children while upending the lives of their families.A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

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  New Jim Crow The: Book Summary &...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The New Jim Crow, by Michelle Alexander. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Michelle Alexander. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  This groundbreaking book exposes the racial injustices embedded in the U.S. criminal justice system, arguing that mass incarceration serves as a modern form of racial caste system, disproportionately targeting Black communities. Through meticulous research and powerful storytelling, the book traces the evolution of systemic discrimination from slavery to Jim Crow laws and into today's "War on Drugs." It challenges readers to confront the realities of racial bias in policing, sentencing, and prison policies, urging a fundamental shift in how society understands and addresses justice.

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  PHR Study Guide 2023-2024 -...

  Shawn Blake

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  This all-inclusive guide will help you ace the PHR Exam on your first try and establish a solid foundation for your HR career! 
    
  The PHR exam has a notoriously low pass rate, with only 65% of test takers successful in 2021. 
    
  Fortunately for you, this study guide was thoughtfully crafted to provide a thorough reviewer for the test's many functional areas, as well as practice exams to help you get a feel for what the real thing will be like on test day. 
    
  Take a closer look inside this must-have PHR study guide to discover: 
   Helpful information about the PHR examination, such as its scope and eligibility requirementsIn-depth coverage of the exam's five HR domains—business management; talent planning and acquisition; learning and development; total rewards; and employee and labor relationsTwo full-length practice tests that mimic the actual exam’s instructions and format with an answer key that includes detailed explanations to help you prepare effectivelyThe importance of knowing and following all applicable federal employment and labor laws in order to safeguard the organizationThe fundamentals of business management: setting up proper structures, establishing sound policies, and adhering to a moral code to ensure the continued success of the company over time 
    
  And much more! 
    
  Passing the exam is your ticket to success and career advancement. While you can always retake it should you fail, passing the first time allows you to continue soaring high without delay. 
  If you want to pass the PHR exam on your first try and improve your knowledge about the industry, then you need this audiobook today!

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  Summary - The One Thing - Based...

  Fastbooks Publishing

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  SUMMARY 
    
  THE ONE THING 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY GARY KELLER 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING 
    
  CONTENT 
  The ONE Thing 
  The Domino Effect 
  Success Leaves Clues 
  The Lies That Mislead Us 
  The Truth About Extraordinary Results 
  The Power of Focus 
  The Success Habit 
  The Path to Great Answers 
  Putting The ONE Thing to Work 
  General Analysis 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  “The ONE Thing” by Gary Keller focuses on the power of focusing on one primary goal at a time to achieve extraordinary success. Keller argues that by identifying and prioritizing the most important task, individuals can avoid distractions and improve productivity. Through practical advice and examples from successful people, the book explores the concept of narrowing one's focus, eliminating multitasking, and developing key habits to accomplish more with less effort. The book emphasizes the importance of discipline, time management, and strategic decision-making to create lasting personal and professional success.

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  My Family Is Special

  Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo...

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  Kids will love this playful story about what makes a family special and unique. Simple sentence structures and repetitive words will encourage young children to fall in love with learning to read.  Kids will enjoy following along word-for-word with the recorded story that features sound effects and professional voices to help children develop vocabulary and improve listening skills.  This reader features adorable art showing diversity to help children form a sense of acceptance and understanding of different races and individual differences.

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