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Awake : a memoir / by Hatmaker, Jen,author.;
"At 2:30 a.m. on July 11th, 2020, Jen Hatmaker woke up to her husband of twenty-six years whispering in his phone to another woman from their bed. It was the end of life as she knew it. In the months that followed, she went from being a shiny, funny, popular leader, to a divorced wreck on antidepressants and anti-anxiety meds parenting five kids alone with no clue about her own bank accounts. Having led millions of women for over a decade -- urging them to embrace authenticity, find radical agency, and create healthy relationships -- this seemed nothing less than total failure. In Awake, Jen shares for the first time what happened when she found herself completely lost at sea -- and how she made it to shore. In candid, surprisingly funny vignettes spanning forty years of girlhood, marriage, and parenting, Jen lays bare the disorienting upheaval of midlife -- the implosion of a marriage, the unraveling of religious and cultural systems, and the grief that accompanies change you didn't ask for. And, drawing on all her resources -- from without and from within -- Jen dares to question the systems beneath the whole house of cards, and to reckon with the myths, half-truths, and lies that brought her to this point. More than one woman's story, Awake is a critical analysis of the story given to all of us: the story of gender limitations, religious subservience, body shame, self-erasure. With refreshing candor, Jen explores a Midlife Renaissance -- grieving what's lost, cherishing possibility, and entering the second half of life wide awake"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Hatmaker, Jen.; Christians; Christian women; Divorced women; Podcasters; Women authors;
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The courage to love / by Gartshore, Donna,author.;
"After months of saving up, Claire Casey's dreams of expanding her flower shop and providing for her four-year-old daughter are finally in reach. Except her rival on the town council, Pastor Sam Meyer, has plans to buy the same property Claire's eyeing. When a mutual friend requests their help for a wedding, Sam and Claire form a reluctant business partnership -- until they discover common ground, and something deeper blossoms. But Claire has trust issues from her previous relationship, and Sam is hiding a secret he fears will change how Claire sees him"--
Subjects: Christian fiction.; Religious fiction.; Novels.; Clergy; Depression, Mental; Florists; Man-woman relationships; Secrecy; Single mothers; Weddings;
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Banned books for kids : reading lists and activities for teaching kids to read censored literature / by Scales, Pat R.,author.; Blume, Judy,writer of foreword.; American Library Association,issuing body.;
Includes bibliographical references."In our polarized environment, the censorship and outright banning of children's books that some people deem to be controversial or objectionable remains a major concern for schools, libraries, and communities across the United States. Intellectual freedom champion, the American Library Association, created Teaching Banned Books to Kids, a guide that includes both contemporary books that have been banned and classic literature that continues to be under attack for political and/or religious reasons. Parents, school and public librarians, library and information sciences students, and classroom educators will find the assistance and support they need to defend these challenged books with an informed response while ensuring access to young book lovers"--
Subjects: Challenged books; Children's libraries; Children's literature; Children's stories, American; Children; Freedom of speech; Prohibited books; Teenagers; Young adult literature; Young adults' libraries;
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The unplanned Christmas family / by Dicken, Angie,author.;
After a stressful season, event planner Natalie Cooper has strict instructions from her doctor: rest. But when her grandmother volunteers her to plan her retirement community's Christmas fundraiser, she can't say no. Now she's being roped into working alongside the home's director, Thad MacDougall. The grumpy single father's priority is his relationship with his son, and Natalie's workaholic tendencies have them butting heads over every detail. But through hot cocoa and ice fishing with Thad and his son, Natalie's about to discover that her chaos-filled holiday break might be just what the doctor ordered.
Subjects: Christmas fiction.; Christian fiction.; Religious fiction.; Novels.; Christmas stories.; Event planners; Man-woman relationships; Single fathers;
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An Amish baby in her arms / by Johns, Patricia(Romance writer),author.;
"Miriam Yoder thought she'd never feel happy again after the loss of her husband and unborn child -- until a baby is abandoned outside her workplace. Seeing this as an opportunity for her heart to heal, she cares for the helpless infant during a fierce storm with her late husband's brother. But Amish farmer Isaac Yoder has been keeping secrets. Hiding them from Miriam as he temporarily works alongside her at his aunt's chocolate shop is one thing ... but caring for a baby together presents a new challenge. Can their growing connection withstand the weight of the truth and open Miriam's heart again?"--
Subjects: Christian fiction.; Religious fiction.; Novels.; Amish; Abandoned children; Man-woman relationships; Secrecy; Widows;
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The call to unite : voices of hope and awakening / by Rosshirt, Tom,editor.; Shriver, Timothy,editor.;
"From some of our most prominent spiritual and religious leaders, inspirational thinkers, artists, musicians, and writers, a book of wisdom and solace to help us light our way out of dark times We live in troubled times. In 2020, our world was faced with its most serious challenge in a century--Covid-19--and chaos erupted. But despite this historic crisis, human beings responded with love. Across the globe, people sought to connect, whether in person from a socially distant six feet or via a screen from 100,000 miles away. Into this moment, Tim Shriver saw an opportunity for those hungry for community to come together, to answer a call to unite. A call to heal, to hope, to rebuild. So he asked spiritual and religious leaders, artists, entertainers and others, to share messages of inspiration, transformation, and hope. Featuring interviews and texts from Oprah, DeVon Franklin, Eckhart Tolle, Shaka Senghor, Marianne Williamson, Simon Sinek, and David Whyte, among many others, The Call to Unite will offer readers a tangible book of wisdom to turn to in times of darkness. Here, readers will find calls to action, prayers, poems, spiritual teachings, and lessons to live by that will withstand the test of time. Those seeking expressions of affirmation, solace, and inspiration need only look to the pages within for guidance in finding the light amidst any crisis. We must embrace each other to amplify the strength, power, and grit intrinsic to the global community that unites us all. Only together can we be our best"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Affirmations.; Conduct of life.; Persistence.; Resilience (Personality trait); Epidemics;
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It's ok to do things differently! : a book for families that share custody / by Lindhardt, Stephanie.;
"It's OK to Do Things Differently" is a compassionate and empowering story for children navigating life between two households with different values and routines. From religious practices to diet, modesty, and bedtime routines, Poppy's experiences reflect the real-life challenges that arise in divorce, separation, and shared custody co-parenting situations where parents may not always agree. Through simple, relatable language, this book reassures children that it's okay for things to be different between homes and that love, respect, and unity can thrive despite those differences. Perfect for families dealing with sensitive differences, "It's OK to Do Things Differently" fosters understanding and promotes emotional well-being for young children, helping them feel secure in both homes.
Subjects: Picture books.; Divorce; Families; Home;
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World religions all-in-one for dummies / by Bigelow, Christopher Kimball,author.; Blatner, David,author.; Bodian, Stephan,author.;
World Religions All-In-One For Dummies offers an easy starting point for anyone curious to investigate religious and cultural differences. In terms anyone can understand, this book explains the foundations of major world religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Mormonism, Catholicism, and Taoism. You can choose the religions you'd like to focus on or read about them all. You'll learn about beliefs and practices specific to each, develop an understanding of how religion affects people's lives, and become a more informed global citizen. Awareness of different religions and how they function in society helps people develop tolerance and respect for others. World religion is also a fascinating topic, and you'll enjoy expanding your mind with this fun Dummies guide.
Subjects: Religions.;
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Traces of guilt / by Henderson, Dee,author.;
Gabriel Thane is the sheriff and lifetime resident of Carin County Illinois, committed to upholding the law and keeping the residents safe. Lieutenant Evie Blackwell is a State Police Detective skilled at investigations. She launches a new task force to reexamine unsolved crimes across the state. She begins work with the sheriff's department on a few of its most troubling missing-persons cases, a deputy, his wife and eleven-year old son's disappearance, and in an unrelated case involving a six-year-old girl abducted from a hotel. As she examines old evidence, she finds a connection to a third cold case.
Subjects: Religious fiction.; Detective and mystery fiction.; Thrillers (Fiction); Illinois State Police; Women detectives; Cold cases (Criminal investigation); Missing persons; Sheriffs;
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The sound of distant thunder / by Drexler, Jan,author.;
Katie Stuckey and Jonas Weaver are both romantics. Seventeen-year-old Katie is starry-eyed, in love with the idea of being in love, and does not want to wait to marry Jonas until she is eighteen, despite her parents' insistence. So much can happen in a year. Twenty-year-old Jonas is taken in by the romance of soldiering, especially in defense of anti-slavery, even though he knows war is at odds with the teachings of the church. When his married brother's name comes up in the draft list, he volunteers to take his brother's place. But can the commitment Katie and Jonas have made to each other survive the separation?
Subjects: Religious fiction.; Historical fiction.; Amish; Long-distance relationships;
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