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  The Rose of Washington Square -...

  Pat Wahler

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  Self-taught artist Rose O'Neill leaves the Midwest for New York in 1893, determined to become an illustrator in a field dominated by males. Mindful of her duty to the impoverished family she left behind, Rose’s obligations require her to yield to the men who hold the reins of her career. 
  Yet despite the obstacles facing her, she excels at her craft, eventually designing a new character, the Kewpie. Her creation explodes into a phenomenon, but Rose’s disenchantment with the status quo fosters new ambitions. She must decide whether to remain within the boundaries dictated for her, or risk everything she’s gained to pursue the creative and personal passions that ignite her soul. 
  The Rose of Washington Square is the story of a remarkable artist, writer, suffragist, and philanthropist whose talents lifted her from obscurity into one of the most famous women of her era.

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  Living With Conviction -...

  Toby Dorr, Dan Wright

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  Toby Dorr's memoir exemplifies a story of redemption through her recounting the events that led to aiding a convicted murderer's escape from prison. Her story is a testament to the power of transformation and personal growth in a most unexpected way. 
  The headline-grabbing escape excites readers, but Dorr's prison experiences offer a unique perspective on the criminal justice system. Her story delves deeply into the psychological and emotional challenges of incarceration, as well as the healing and transformative power of resilience. Through understanding and processing her traumas, Dorr discovered a sense of purpose and direction in her life, despite the hardships of her prison sentence. 
  This memoir, a gripping and powerful tale of heartbreak, courage, grace, and redemption, touches and inspires. Filled with drama, action, and adventure, at its core it is a story of personal growth and self-discovery. Through her captivating and emotional narration, Dorr invites listeners to join her on a journey that explores the human capacity for change and forgiveness, and how even in the darkest of moments, there is hope for a better future. 
  For true crime enthusiasts, Dorr's memoir is a must-listen. It offers a rare insight into the complexities and nuances of criminal behavior and the impact it has on those who find themselves caught up in it. Far beyond a tale of crime and punishment, this story is one of resilience and an inspiring reminder that redemption is always possible.

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  The Practical Seductress - How I...

  Sue Camaione

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  The Practical Seductress: How I Learned to Take My Hat and Run 
  By Sue Camaione | Narrated by Sue Camaione | Published by Audiobook Publishing Services 
  Step into the unapologetically bold and deeply personal memoir of Sue Camaione, a woman determined to defy societal expectations and embrace her own sexual and emotional freedom. In The Practical Seductress: How I Learned to Take My Hat and Run, Sue takes listeners on an exhilarating journey through the wild landscapes of self-discovery, passion, and survival during the transformative 1970s and ’80s. 
  With humor, courage, and vulnerability, Sue recounts her rebellious coming-of-age story:Challenging her religious upbringing and school norms while questioning societal double standards.Embarking on a cross-country odyssey to redefine her identity, encountering love, heartbreak, and sexual awakening.Experiencing orgasmic liberation in the Rocky Mountains, the complexities of open marriage in San Diego, forbidden intimacy in Boston, and more. 
  This is not just a memoir—it’s a raw and honest exploration of what it means to survive life’s unpredictable paths, break free from social norms, and embrace the beauty and risks of sexual freedom. Narrated by the author herself, Sue Camaione’s voice brings her incredible journey to life, enhanced by immersive sound design featuring background music, Foleys, and SFx, creating a rich and dramatic listening experience. 
  Published by Audiobook Publishing Services, The Practical Seductress is an unfiltered and captivating snapshot of a woman’s quest to reclaim her independence and joy in a time of profound cultural change."

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  The Secret History

  Procopius

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  A scandalous and vengeful cult favorite of the Byzantine Empire.
   
  Procopius held a position of esteem in Justinian’s empire as an advisor to the military commander Belisarius. He even wrote the official histories of Justinian’s military conquests, lauding both the emperor and his commander. But secretly… Procopius hated them both, so he wrote Anecdota, later known as Secret History, in private.
   
  Published a thousand years after it was written, Secret History labels Justinian as a demonic figure and a despot and takes huge shots at him, Belisarius, and both of their wives, Theodora and Antonina. This book was suppressed and hidden for hundreds of years because of its capacity to throw the whole empire into disarray, but it was eventually found in its full form in the Vatican Library and then published in 1623.
   
  Filled with explosive revelations and the smart and sardonic voice of Procopius, Secret History will appeal equally to armchair historians and those just looking for a Byzantine way to throw an insult.

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  Don't You Dare

  Gayla Turner

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  "Don't You Dare" is a compelling story that weaves together a current-day journey of discovery and a true-life love story between two women that took place over a hundred years ago. Newspaper headlines and stories back then didn't mention LGBTQ people. The LGBTQ community loved and lived in the background of society because it was too dangerous to do otherwise. All were hidden, just like the wedding photos belonging to author Gayla Turner's grandmother – Ruby. This unforgettable book begins with the discovery of these hidden wedding photos dated June 8, 1915. As these photos unveiled an awe-inspiring secret, Gayla Turner embarked on a seven-year journey to find out more about her grandmother and the woman standing next to her dressed as the groom.Curiosity led to extensive research that uncovered a love story between Ruby and the mystery woman in the photos. The author also uncovered a secret lesbian social club that was formed in the early 1900s by a local businesswoman. Women from as far away as Chicago traveled by train to the little farm town of Amherst, Wisconsin, to attend her exclusive parties. The local town people thought Cora held private tea and card parties so single young ladies could talk about how to find a husband. Little did they know, finding a man was not a subject of their conversations.

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  What I Saw in Heaven - The...

  Heidi Barr, John Burke

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  Heidi Barr didn't believe in Jesus. No one in her Jewish family did, nor did they want to—especially not her father, who told her that Jesus Christ was the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on humankind. So when Heidi was in a terrible horseback riding accident and died at age sixteen, Jesus was the last person she expected to see. Yet she did. And then she returned to life. 
   
   
   
  This is the incredible true story of Heidi's difficult family life, her sudden death, her unexpectedly loving encounter with Jesus, and her return to life on earth as a person completely and irrevocably changed. This is also the story of Heidi loving her father and mother despite their disbelief of and disagreement with her faith. And this is the gripping, beautiful story of her parents' eventual reconciliation both with Heidi and with God, through the redeeming grace and all-encompassing love of Jesus Christ.

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