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Dusk, night, dawn : on revival and courage / by Lamott, Anne,author.;
"In Anne Lamott's new book, she confronts the harsh truth that many of us grapple with every day: How can we recapture the confidence we once had in the world and in the future as we stumble through the dark times that seem increasingly bleak? As bad news piles up every day -- from climate crises to threats to democracy to daily assaults on civility -- how can we mere mortals cope? Where, Lamott asks, "do we start to get our joy and hope and our faith in life itself back ... with sore feet, hearing loss, stiff fingers, poor digestion, stunned minds, broken hearts?" We begin, Lamott explains, by accepting our flaws and embracing our humanity "in the here and now. ... We look up and around for [the] brighter ribbons" of connection, loyalty, and support. Drawing from her own experiences and her own faith journey, Lamott offers insights into the intimate and human ways we can bring back hope by demonstrating we can travel through the darkest places toward a more hopeful light that is still burning. As she does in Help, Thanks, Wow and her other bestselling books, Lamott explores the thorny issues of life and faith by breaking them down into managable, human-sized questions for readers to ponder, and in the process she shows how each of us can amplify life's small moments of joy by staying open to love and connection even in these dark times. As Lamott notes, "I got Medicare three days before I got hitched, which sounds like something an old person might do, which does not describe adorably ageless me." Marrying for the first time with a grown son and a grandson, Lamott explains that finding happiness with a partner isn't a function of age or beauty but of outlook and perspective. Full of the honesty, humor and humanity that have made Lamott beloved by millions of readers, this book is classic Anne Lamott -- thoughtful and comic, warm and wise -- and further proof that Lamott truly speaks to the better angels in all of us"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Self-help publications.; Lamott, Anne.; Novelists, American; Christian biography; Faith.;
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Brave as can be : a book of courage / by Witek, Jo,1968-; Roussey, Christine.;
"An older sister explains to her younger sister all the things she used to be afraid of, along with some tricks to help, whether it's a special blanket for bedtime or singing during a storm"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Fear; Toddlers; Lift-the-flap books;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Fearless : adventures with extraordinary women / by Minchin, Louise,1968-author.;
Driven to bring more attention to female stories of courage and endeavour, Louise Minchin pushes herself to the extreme and embarks on thrilling endurance adventures with trailblazing women. She freedives under the ice in the dark in Finland with Cath, the first woman to swim a mile in the Antarctic Circle; she cycles across Argentina with Mimi, one of the world's most famous female endurance runners; and she swims from Alcatraz with Anaya and Mitali, two young sisters who have braved the shark-infested waters over 70 times. With her natural empathy and sense of humour, Louise forms close bonds with 18 incredible women. She explores what drives them and how they find the resilience and determination to go on despite life's setbacks. Lizzie overcame a life-threatening illness and now paddleboards whilst cleaning up the planet with her community; Rhian set up a charity in the face of grief and fundraises through hikes; and Zee took up rugby alongside her busy nursing career and motherhood. Louise reminds us of the bravery inside us all, and how essential it is to celebrate women's achievements. Prepare to be touched and inspired by these fearless women.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Courage.; Outdoor life.; Outdoorswomen.; Women athletes.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Jabari jumps / by Cornwall, Gaia.;
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Subjects: Courage; Swimming; Diving;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The haunting / by Lasky, Kathryn.;
Includes bibliographical references.Ages 8-12Grades 4-6LSC
Subjects: Ghost stories.; Beavers; Courage; Loyalty;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Letting go / by Stoeke, Janet Morgan.;
"Guided reading level: F"--P. [4] of cover.LSC
Subjects: Hens; Courage; Apples;
© 2015, c2013., Penguin Young Readers,
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Nothing scares a dinosaur / by Fenske, Jonathan.;
It's time for bed. The lights are out, but the dinosaur isn't afraid of the dark--nothing can frighten a dinosaur! He'll show the things that go bump in the night who's boss.
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Readers (Publications); Dinosaurs; Bedtime; Courage;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Let's be brave / by Osakwe, Leah.; Paige, Becky.;
Explore different ways to be brave! From chasing your dreams to standing up for yourself, this inspiring book empowers children to look within to find courage and confidence. Each one of us has the power to be exactly who we want to be. This inspiring board book empowers children to look within themselves to find the courage and confidence to be who they are meant to be. From chasing a dream to standing up for themselves, young readers learn that there are many ways to be brave.
Subjects: Board books.; Courage; Self-confidence;
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The boy's book of outdoor survival : 101 courageous skills for exploring the dangerous wild / by McNab, Chris,1970-;
Subjects: Camping; Extreme environments; Outdoor life; Survival skills; Wilderness survival;
© c2008., aUlysses Press,
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The hard parts : a memoir of courage and triumph / by Masters, Oksana,author.; Randall, Cassidy,author.;
The United States' most decorated winter Paralympic or Olympic athlete tells how she overcame Chernobyl disaster-caused physical challenges through sheer determination and a drive to succeed to win the world's best in elite rowing, biathlon, cross-countryskiing, and road cycling competitions.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Masters, Oksana.; Paralympic Games.; Athletes with disabilities; Intercountry adoption; Intercountry adoption;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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