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  Force of Nature - The Remarkable...

  Gisèle Huff

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  A moving account of resilience, hope, and purpose—punctuated by unforgettable lessons from an extraordinary life.  
  After escaping war-torn France, where eighteen members of her family were murdered in the Holocaust, Gisèle Huff arrived in the US with her mother. It was 1947, and they had $400 to their name. Gisèle quickly found her footing in America, eventually earning a PhD at Columbia University, running for Congress, and launching a spectacular career in K–12 education.   
  But Gisèle’s successful, happy life was interrupted by devastating loss, which eventually led her to champion universal basic income through a movement that advocates for economic security for all.  
  Telling a story of setbacks and triumphs, grief and joy, the chapters of Gisèle’s life speak to her strength, to her commitment to deep and lasting friendships, and to her determination to challenge and engage with the great minds of politics and education. Force of Nature is an inspiring account of a woman undaunted by formidable odds.  
    
  The author will donate all proceeds of your book purchase to the Gerald Huff Fund for Humanity.  

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  The Trials of Madame Restell -...

  Nicholas L. Syrett

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  For forty years in the mid-nineteenth century, “Madame Restell,” the nom de guerre of the most successful female physician in America, sold birth-control medication, attended women during their pregnancies, delivered their children, and performed abortions in a series of clinics run out of her home in New York City. It was the abortions that made her famous. “Restellism” became the term her detractors used to indict her. Restell began practicing when abortion was largely unregulated in most of the United States, including New York. But as a sense of disquiet arose about single women flocking to the city for work, greater sexual freedoms, changing views of the roles of motherhood and childhood, and fewer children being born to white, married, middle-class women, Restell came to stand for everything that threatened the status quo. From 1829 onward, restrictions on abortion began to put Restell in legal jeopardy. For much of this period, she prevailed—until she didn’t. A story that is all too relevant to the current attempts to criminalize abortion in our own age, The Trials of Madame Restell paints an unforgettable picture of the changing society of nineteenth-century New York and brings Restell to the attention of a whole new generation of women whose fundamental rights are under siege.

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  Ashes to Ink: A Memoir

  Lisa Lucca

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  Acceptance struggles to emerge from a cocoon of family secrets . . . 
  After her parents' divorce in 1974, Lisa Lucca's idyllic Midwestern childhood is shattered when she learns her father is gay. Sworn to secrecy, she begins carrying the emotions of her family like a cracked bucket, making a mess as she embarks on a life of rebellious choices. 
  Decades later, faced with the aftermath of her father’s death, Lisa revisits the complicated relationship she had with him, delving deeper into the stories she’s held about love, sexuality, and the family she comes from with a shimmering clarity that arises from her grief. 
  A story of heartache and the power of forgiveness, Ashes to Ink shines a light on the challenges of living true to who we are. 
  “Lisa Lucca weaves the past and present into a vividly written and important story with many layers: family secrets, fathers and daughters, love and sexuality, and at the core, forgiveness. What touched me most was the call to action to become the love of your own life. Read, learn, and become!”—Laura Munson, New York Times bestselling author

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  The Hope Prescription - Mama G’s...

  Gina Rasicci Ruffa RPH

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  Embark on a deeply moving journey with Gina Rasicci Ruffa through "The HOPE Prescription” a touching memoir chronicling her family's extraordinary battle against cancer—twice. Inspired by the unwavering strength of her own mother, Gina Rasicci Ruffa shares a narrative that goes beyond the traditional medical narrative, interweaving elements of traditional treatments, holistic approaches, and the sustaining force of prayer. "The HOPE Prescription" transcends the typical cancer story, offering more than merely recounting medical procedures. It's a testament to the triumph of the human spirit and the boundless reservoir of hope that can be summoned in the darkest of times. Gina Rasicci Ruffa intimately shares the highs and lows, victories and setbacks, and the profound lessons gleaned from this transformative journey. Gina Rasicci Ruffa emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, providing insight into a comprehensive path toward well-being. Within the pages of "The HOPE Prescription," readers will witness the formation of deep connections with healthcare professionals, the unyielding resilience of a family, and the life-changing impact of sustained hope. It's not just a story of survival; it's a narrative of thriving, showcasing the remarkable strength discovered in the face of life's greatest challenges. Gina Rasicci Ruffa's "The HOPE Prescription" is a testament to the enduring power of the human soul and the transformative potential of a multidimensional approach to healing. Through her family's journey, she imparts a message of hope, resilience, and the profound influence of love when confronted with life's most formidable challenges.

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  Notorious Outlaws of the Wild West

  Editors Charles River

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  The Wild West has made legends out of many men after their deaths, but like Wild Bill Hickok, Jesse James was a celebrity during his life. However, while Hickok was (mostly) a lawman, Jesse James was and remains the most famous outlaw of the Wild West, with both his life of crime and his death remaining pop culture fixtures. Eventually James, his brother and their infamous gang became the most hunted outlaws in the country, but Jesse would famously be done in by the brother of his most trusted gang members. After Jesse moved in with the Ford brothers, Bob Ford began secretly negotiating turning in the famous outlaw to Missouri Governor Thomas Crittenden. On April 3, 1882, as the gang prepared for another robber, Jesse was famously shot in the back of the head by Bob Ford as he stood on a chair fixing a painting. While conspiracy theories have continued to linger that somehow James was not killed on that day, the Ford brothers would celebrate their participation in his murder, Bob himself would be murdered a few years later, and Jesse James’s legacy had been ensured. 
  Alongside Jesse James, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were two of the most notorious outlaws of the west. The duo had a full-fledged gang known as the Wild Bunch conducting robberies in the Southwest, and they became legendary for their shootouts and their escapes from the law. Eventually, Butch Cassidy and his most famous acquaintance fled as far east as New York City and as far south as Argentina.  
  With a wit as quick as his trigger, Billy the Kid had a bullet and a wisecrack for every man he killed, and his notoriety only grew when exaggerated accounts of his actions in Lincoln County eventually earned The Kid a bounty on his head. There was plenty of gunplay in the outlaw’s life to help him become a well known if not celebrated figure in the West, but the legendary and controversial nature of his death has also helped him endure.

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  Tortured for Christ

  Richard Wurmbrand

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  Solitary confinement, mental and physical torture, extreme hunger and bitter cold-these were the daily realities for Pastor Richard Wurmbrand during his combined 14 years of imprisonment in Communist Romania. Richard's crime, like that of thousands of others, was his fervent faith in Jesus Christ and his outspoken witness to the grace and love of God. In Tortured for Christ, Richard shares the inspiring story of his faithful discipleship amid Communist oppression and his powerful witness of Christ's love and forgiveness even before his persecutors.  Known as "the book that shocked the world," Tortured for Christ is a timeless, bestselling account of courageous faith, unbelievable endurance, and inspiring forgiveness that continues to encourage new generations of Christians.4 years of imprisonment in Communist Romania. Richard's

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