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The second home [sound recording] / by Clancy, Christina,author.; Gilbert, Tavia,narrator.; Macmillan Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Tavia Gilbert."After a disastrous summer spent at her family summer home on Cape Cod, seventeen-year-old Ann Gordon was left with a secret that changed her life forever, and created a rift between her sister, Poppy, and their adopted brother, Michael. Now, fifteen years later, her parents have died, leaving Ann and Poppy to decide the fate of the Wellfleet home that's been in the Gordon family for generations. For Ann, the once-beloved house is tainted with bad memories. Poppy loves the old saltbox, but after years spent chasing waves around the world, she isn't sure she knows how to stay in one place. Just when the sisters decide to sell, Michael re-enters their lives with a legitimate claim to the house. But more than that, he wants to set the record straight about that long ago summer. Reunited after years apart, these very different siblings must decide if they can continue to be a family-and the house just might be the glue that holds them together. Told through the shifting perspectives of Ann, Poppy, and Michael, this assured and affecting debut captures the ache of nostalgia for summers past and the powerful draw of the places we return to again and again. It is about second homes, second families, and second chances. Tender and compassionate, incisive and heartbreaking, The Second Home is the story of a family you'll quickly fall in love with, and won't soon forget"--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Domestic fiction.; Brothers and sisters; Family secrets; Vacation homes;
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The boy in the field : a novel / by Livesey, Margot,author.;
"One September afternoon in 1999, teenagers Matthew, Zoe, and Duncan Lang are walking home from school when they discover a boy lying in a field, bloody and unconscious. Thanks to their intervention, the boy's life is saved. In the aftermath, all three siblings are irrevocably changed. Matthew, the oldest, becomes obsessed with tracking down the assailant, secretly searching the local town with the victim's brother. Zoe wanders the streets of Oxford, looking at men, and one of them, a visiting American graduate student, returns her gaze. Duncan, the youngest, who has seldom thought about being adopted, suddenly decides he wants to find his birth mother. Overshadowing all three is the awareness that something is amiss in their parents' marriage. Over the course of the autumn, as each of the siblings confronts the complications and contradictions of their approaching adulthood, they find themselves at once drawn together and driven apart"--
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Domestic fiction.; Brothers and sisters; Families; Life change events; Teenagers;
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Save the last dance / by Gray, Shelley Shepard,author.;
"Kimber Klein has left the modeling world behind. She's sick of the constant pressure to be perfect and ready to live her life without watching every little thing she eats. She's also really happy to finally spend some time getting to know herself and the two sisters she never met until recently. Life is good ... mostly. Kimber can't stop worrying about a stalker she's hoping she left behind in New York City. She doesn't think he's found her in Bridgeport, until one day she leaves her volunteer job at the elementary school library to find two of her tires slashed. Has her old life come back to haunt her in Ohio? Gunnar Law is satisfied with his life as a single dad. He's still getting to know his son, Jeremy, since he's only been fostering the teen for a short while. While parenting someone you only just met can be a little awkward, Gunnar loves Jeremy and plans to adopt him as soon as they can get the paperwork through. Life is pretty simple, and he likes it that way. Then one afternoon, he and Jeremy stop to help a distraught--and extremely beautiful--woman who had her tires slashed in the school parking lot. And suddenly life doesn't seem quite so simple anymore. In this final chapter of the Dance with Me series, Shelley Shepard Gray leads us back to Bridgeport, Ohio, where family comes in all shapes and sizes, everyone deserves a second chance, and falling in love happens when you least expect it."--Amazon.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Man-woman relationships; Models (Persons); Single fathers; Sisters; Stalkers;
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Angel in the house [videorecording] / by Cole, Maurice,actor.; Collette, Toni.; Grant, Richard E.,1957-; Gruffudd, Ioan.; Mills, Hayley.; Nayar, Deepak.; Newman, Jonathan,1972-; Bent Nail Productions.; Kintop Pictures.; Mongrel Media.; Reliance Big Entertainment.; Serendipity Films.;
Maurice Cole, Toni Collette, Ioan Gruffudd, Hayley Mills, Richard E. Grant.After a toy factory owner and his wife get an unexpected visit from a precocious 7-year-old boy, their world will be turned upside down! When they decide to take him in as a foster child, the new parents begin a miraculous journey that showcases the joys and experiences of a family.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.
Subjects: Adoption; Families; Feature films.; Foster children;
© c2013., Kintop Pictures ; Distributed by Mongrel Media,
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What would you do if you weren't afraid : discover a life filled with purpose and joy through the secrets of Jewish wisdom / by Oshman, Michal,author.;
Let Michal Oshman take you on a journey of self discovery to identify what makes you you, what you were born to do and how to do it. As a mentor for leaders in top global companies, Michal created a unique personal growth methodology based on the life-changing principles of Jewish wisdom. It is easy to think that the daily challenges we experience in the 21st century are new and unlike any that people faced in the past. Michal draws on her own heritage and a wide range of Chassidut (Jewish teachings) to offer practical advice for common concerns, such as a broken heart, parenting, overcoming setbacks, and getting the most out of your career. By challenging you to explore what matters, Michal offers solutions to your everyday struggles. She will empower you as well as teach you how to adopt her self-development tools to discover who you really are and what you were born to do with your life. With its uplifting belief that you already have all the ingredients within you to lead a joyous life, Michal's unique mix of corporate culture experience and Jewish wisdom will help you reconnect with yourself. This unique book will help you to find your courage, and move forward freely, with no fear at all!
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Self-actualization (Psychology); Fear;
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Resilience : two sisters and a story of mental illness / by Close, Jessie.; Earley, Pete.;
"The Close sisters are descended from very prominent and wealthy ancestors. When the Close sisters were very young, their parents joined a cult called the MRA, or Moral Rearmament. The family was suddenly uprooted to a cult school in Switzerland and, ultimately, to the Belgian Congo where their father became a surgeon in the war ravaged republic, and ultimately the personal physician to President Mobutu. Shortly after the girls returned to the US for boarding school, Jessie first started to exhibit symptoms of severe bipolar disorder (she would later learn that this ran in the family, a well-kept secret). Jessie embarked on a series of destructive marriages as the condition worsened. Glenn was always by her side, going so far as to adopt Jessie's daughter when Jessie was abandoned by the child's father. Jessie's mental illness was passed on to her son, Calen. It wasn't until Calen entered McLean's psychiatric hospital that Jessie herself was diagnosed. Fifteen years and twelve years of sobriety later, Jessie is a stable and productive member of society. Glenn continues to be the major support in Jessie's life. In RESILIENCE, the sisters share their story of triumphing over Jessie's illness. The book is written in Jessie's voice with running commentary and an epilogue written by Glenn"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Close, Glenn, 1947-; Close, Jessie.; Manic-depressive illness.; Mentally ill; Psychoses.; Sisters.;
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Resilience [sound recording] : two sisters and a story of mental illness / by Close, Jessie.; Close, Glenn,1947-; Earley, Pete.;
Read by Jessie Close and Glenn Close."The Close sisters are descended from very prominent and wealthy ancestors. When the Close sisters were very young, their parents joined a cult called the MRA, or Moral Rearmament. The family was suddenly uprooted to a cult school in Switzerland and, ultimately, to the Belgian Congo where their father became a surgeon in the war ravaged republic, and ultimately the personal physician to President Mobutu. Shortly after the girls returned to the US for boarding school, Jessie first started to exhibit symptoms of severe bipolar disorder (she would later learn that this ran in the family, a well-kept secret). Jessie embarked on a series of destructive marriages as the condition worsened. Glenn was always by her side, going so far as to adopt Jessie's daughter when Jessie was abandoned by the child's father. Jessie's mental illness was passed on to her son, Calen. It wasn't until Calen entered McLean's psychiatric hospital that Jessie herself was diagnosed. Fifteen years and twelve years of sobriety later, Jessie is a stable and productive member of society. Glenn continues to be the major support in Jessie's life. In Resilience, the sisters share their story of triumphing over Jessie's illness. The book is written in Jessie's voice with running commentary and an epilogue written by Glenn"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Close, Glenn, 1947-; Close, Jessie.; Audiobooks.; Manic-depressive illness.; Mentally ill; Psychoses.; Sisters.;
© p2015., Hachette Audio,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Better with books : 500 diverse books to ignite empathy and encourage self-acceptance in tweens and teens / by Hart, Melissa,1970-author.; Draper, Sharon M.(Sharon Mills),writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Needed now more than ever: a guide that includes 500 diverse contemporary fiction and memoir recommendations for preteens and teens with the goal of inspiring greater empathy for themselves, their peers, and the world around them. As young people are diagnosed with anxiety and depression in increasing numbers, or dealing with other issues that can isolate them from family and friends-such as bullying, learning disabilities, racism, or homophobia-characters in books can help them feel less alone. And just as important, reading books that feature a diverse range of real-life topics helps generate openness, empathy, and compassion in all kids. Better with Books is a valuable resource for parents, teachers, librarians, therapists, and all caregivers who recognize the power of literature to improve young readers' lives. Each chapter explores a particular issue affecting preteens and teens today and includes a list of recommended related books-all published within the last decade. Recommendations are grouped by age: those appropriate for middle-grade readers and those for teens. Reading lists are organized around: Adoption and foster care; Body image; Immigration; Learning challenges; LGBTQIA+ youth; Mental health; Nature and environmentalism; Physical disability; Poverty and homelessness; Race and ethnicity; Religion and spirituality"--
Subjects: Teenagers; Children; Empathy in children.; Self-acceptance in adolescence.; Parent and child.; Books and reading.;
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Instant family [videorecording] / by Byrne, Rose,actor.; Gamiz, Julianna,actor.; Anders, Sean,1969-film director,screenwriter,film producer.; Moner, Isabela,actor.; Notaro, Tig,actor.; Quiroz, Gustavo,actor.; Wahlberg, Mark,1971-actor,film producer.; Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.;
Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Isabela Moner, Gustavo Quiroz, Julianna Gamiz, Tig Notaro.When Pete and Ellie choose to start a family, they stumble headfirst into the world of foster care adoption. After they learn their perfect foster child comes with two other siblings, Pete and Ellie find themselves speeding from zero to three kids overnight and must hilariously learn the ropes of instant parenthood if they hope to become a real family.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 DVS.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Foster parents; Foster children; Parenthood; Married people; Families;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A dog named Christmas [videorecording] / by Beal, Jeff,1963-; Beatty, David.; Emond, Linda.; Fisher, Noel,1982-; Gottlieb, Andrew,1966-; Greenwood, Bruce,1956-; Kincaid, Gregory D.,1957-Dog named Christmas.Videorecording.; Noman, Eric Van Haren.; Pogue, Ken.; Shields, Brent.; Werner, Peter H.; Willett, John.; Wingfield, Jenny.; Entertainment One (Firm); Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Inc.;
Music by Jeff Beal ; edited by David Beatty ; production designer, John Willett ; director of photography, Eric Van Haren Noman ; teleplay by Jenny Wingfield.Bruce Greenwood, Linda Emond, Ken Pogue, Noel Fisher.When Todd, a developmentally-challenged 20 year-old with an affinity for animals, hears the animal shelter is looking for families to foster a dog for the holidays, he's eager to sign up. But his father, George, says "no adoptions" -- even temporary ones -- claiming he wants to protect Todd from disappointment. His wife, Mary Ann, knows better. Something else is troubling her husband -- something he doesn't want to face.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; region 1 ; widescreen presentation ; 5.1 Dolby surround.
Subjects: Christmas television programs.; Dogs; Families; Fathers and sons; Human-animal relationships; Made-for-TV movies.; Parent and adult child; Youth with mental disabilities;
© c2011., Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions ; Distributed by Entertainment One,
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