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A tiny bit marvellous / by French, Dawn.;
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Brothers and sisters; Child psychiatrists; Parent and teenager; Sibling rivalry;
© c2010., Michael Joseph,
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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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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Mermaid moon : a Sunset Cove novel / by Coble, Colleen.;
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Family secrets; Murder; Man-woman relationships;
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I owe you one : a novel / by Kinsella, Sophie,author.;
"From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sophie Kinsella, an irresistible story of love and empowerment about a young woman with a complicated family, a handsome man who might be "the one," and an IOU that changes everything. Fixie Farr has always lived by her father's motto: "Family first." But ever since her dad passed away, leaving his charming kitchen supply store in the hands of his children, Fixie spends all her time picking up the slack from her siblings instead of striking out on her own. The way Fixie sees it, if she doesn't take care of her father's legacy, who will? It's simply not in Fixie's nature to tell people "no." So when a handsome stranger in a coffee shop asks her to watch his laptop for a moment, Fixie not only agrees--she ends up saving it from certain disaster. Turns out the computer's owner is an investment manager named Sebastian. To thank Fixie for her quick thinking, he scribbles an IOU on a coffee sleeve and attaches his business card. But Fixie laughs it off--she'd never actually claim an IOU from a stranger. Would she? Then Fixie's childhood crush Ryan comes back into her life and his lack of a profession pushes all of Fixie's buttons. She wants nothing for herself, but for Seb to give Ryan a job. And Seb agrees, until the tables are turned once more and a new series of IOU's between Seb and Fixie--from small favors to life-changing moments--ensue. Soon Fixie, Ms. Fixit for everyone else, is torn between her family and the life she really wants. Does she have the courage to take a stand for herself? Will she finally grab the life, and love, she really wants?"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Chick lit.; Businesswomen; Man-woman relationships; Families; Family-owned business enterprises;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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I owe you one [sound recording] : a novel / by Kinsella, Sophie,author.; Hardingham, Fiona,narrator.; Random House Audio Publishing,publisher.; Books on Tape, Inc.,publisher.;
Read by FJiona Hardingham."From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sophie Kinsella, an irresistible story of love and empowerment about a young woman with a complicated family, a handsome man who might be "the one," and an IOU that changes everything. Fixie Farr has always lived by her father's motto: "Family first." But ever since her dad passed away, leaving his charming kitchen supply store in the hands of his children, Fixie spends all her time picking up the slack from her siblings instead of striking out on her own. The way Fixie sees it, if she doesn't take care of her father's legacy, who will? It's simply not in Fixie's nature to tell people "no." So when a handsome stranger in a coffee shop asks her to watch his laptop for a moment, Fixie not only agrees--she ends up saving it from certain disaster. Turns out the computer's owner is an investment manager named Sebastian. To thank Fixie for her quick thinking, he scribbles an IOU on a coffee sleeve and attaches his business card. But Fixie laughs it off--she'd never actually claim an IOU from a stranger. Would she? Then Fixie's childhood crush Ryan comes back into her life and his lack of a profession pushes all of Fixie's buttons. She wants nothing for herself, but for Seb to give Ryan a job. And Seb agrees, until the tables are turned once more and a new series of IOU's between Seb and Fixie--from small favors to life-changing moments--ensue. Soon Fixie, Ms. Fixit for everyone else, is torn between her family and the life she really wants. Does she have the courage to take a stand for herself? Will she finally grab the life, and love, she really wants?"--
Subjects: Chick lit.; Audiobooks.; Domestic fiction.; Businesswomen; Man-woman relationships; Families; Family-owned business enterprises;
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Of women and salt / by Garcia, Gabriela,1984-author.;
"A sweeping, masterful debut about a daughter's fateful choice, a mother motivated by her own past, and a family legacy that begins in Cuba before either of them were born In present-day Miami, Jeanette is battling addiction. Daughter of Carmen, a Cuban immigrant, she is determined to learn more about her family history from her reticent mother and makes the snap decision to take in the daughter of a neighbor detained by ICE. Carmen, still wrestling with the trauma of displacement, must process her difficult relationship with her own mother while trying to raise a wayward Jeanette. Steadfast in her quest for understanding, Jeanette travels to Cuba to see her grandmother and reckon with secrets from the past destined to erupt. From 19th-century cigar factories to present-day detention centers, from Cuba to Mexico, Of Women and Salt is a kaleidoscopic portrait of betrayals-personal and political, self-inflicted and those done by others-that have shaped the lives of these extraordinary women. A haunting meditation on the choices of mothers, the legacy of the memories they carry, and the tenacity of women who choose to tell their stories despite those who wish to silence them, this is more than a diaspora story; it is a story of America's most tangled, honest, human roots"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Mothers and daughters; Cuban American women; Immigrants; Family secrets;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Fifth Season : Creativity in the Second Half of Life. by Nepo, Mark.;
In 'The Fifth Season', poet and philosopher Mark Nepo, now in his 70s, explores the rhythms of aging in the second half of life. Nepo has appeared several times with Oprah Winfrey on her Super Soul Sunday program. From the author of 'The Book of Awakening', 'The One Life Were Given', and 'Drinking From the River of Light', which have been translated into more than 20 languages.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Inspiration & Personal Growth; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Life Stages / Later Years; SELF-HELP / Creativity;
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Bridge of Clay / by Zusak, Markus.;
Upon their father's return, the five Dunbar boys, who have raised themselves since their mother's death, begin to learn family secrets, including that of fourth brother Clay, who will build a bridge for complex reasons, including his own redemption.LSC
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Fathers; Brothers; Abandoned children; Motherless families; Family secrets; Bridges;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Baby doll / by Overton, Hollie,author.;
"You've been held captive in one room, mentally and physically abused every day, since you were sixteen years old. Then, one night, you realize your captor has left the door to your cell unlocked. For the first time in eight years, you're free. This is about what happens next ... Lily knows that she must bring the man who nearly ruined her life to justice. But she never imagined that reconnecting with her family would be just as difficult. Reclaiming her relationship with her twin sister, her mother, and her high school sweetheart, who is in love with her sister, may be Lily's greatest challenge. After all they've been through, can Lily and her family find their way back after this life-altering trauma?"--
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Thrillers (Fiction); Abused women; Abused children; Escape (Psychology); Abused women; Adult child abuse victims;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Still Alice [videorecording] / by Baldwin, Alec,1958-; Bosworth, Kate,1983-; Mcrae, Shane.; Moore, Julianne.; Parrish, Hunter,1987-; Stewart, Kristen,1990-; Sony Pictures Classics (Firm); Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm);
Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin, Kristen Stewart, Kate Bosworth, Shane Mcrae, Hunter Parrish.Alice Howland, happily married with three grown children, is a renowned linguistics professor who starts to forget words. When she receives a diagnosis of Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease, Alice and her family find their bonds thoroughly tested. Her struggle to stay connected to who she once was is frightening, heartbreaking, and inspiring.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1.Academy Award winner, best actress (Julianne Moore)
Subjects: Alzheimer's disease; Alzheimer's disease; Feature films.; Women college teachers;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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