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Looking for salvation at the Dairy Queen : a novel / by Gilmore, Susan Gregg;
Subjects: Young women; City and town life; Self-actualization (Psychology);
© c2008., Shaye Areheart Books,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Diary of a misfit : a memoir and a mystery / by Parks, Casey,author.;
"When Casey Parks came out as a lesbian in college back in 2002, she assumed her life in the rural South was over. Her mother shunned her, and her pastor asked God to kill her. But then Parks' grandmother, a stern conservative who grew up picking cotton, shared a story about her childhood friend, Roy Hudgins, a musician who was allegedly kidnapped as a baby and was "a woman who lived as a man." "Find out what happened to Roy," Casey's grandma implored. Part memoir, part investigative reporting, Diary of a Misfit is the story of Parks' life-changing journey to unravel the mysteries of Roy's life, all the while confronting ghosts of her own. For ten years, Parks knocked on strangers' doors, dug through nursing home records, and doggedly searched for Roy's own diaries, trying to uncover what Roy was like as a person--what he felt; what he thought; and how he grappled with his sense of otherness. As Parks traces Roy's story, Parks is forced to reckon with long-buried memories and emotions surrounding her own sexuality, her fraught Southern identity, her tortured yet loving relationship with her mother, and the complicated role of faith in her life. With an enormous heart and an unstinting sense of vulnerability, Parks writes about finding oneself through someone else's story, and about forging connections across the gulfs that divide us"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Parks, Casey.; Gender identity.; Investigative reporting.; Lesbians; Self-actualization (Psychology); Sex (Psychology);
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Barnaby unboxed! / by Fan, Terry.; Fan, Eric.; Fan, Devin.;
"Companion book to The Barnabus Project. Perfect pet Barnaby embarks on a journey of self-discovery."--
Subjects: Action and adventure fiction.; Animal fiction.; Picture books.; Pets; Genetic engineering; Friendship; Self-actualization (Psychology);
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Mona acts out : a novel / by Berlinski, Mischa,1973-author.;
Celebrated stage actress Mona Zahid wakes up on Thanksgiving morning to the clamor of guests packed into her Manhattan apartment and to a wave of dread: her in-laws are lurking on the other side of the bedroom door; she's still fighting with her husband; and in just a few weeks she will begin rehearsals as Shakespeare's Cleopatra, the hardest role in theater. In an impulsive burst, Mona bounds out the door with the family dog in tow ("I forgot the parsley!" is her lame excuse) to find her estranged mentor, Milton Katz, who was recently forced out of the legendary theater company he founded amid accusations of sexual misconduct. Mona's escape turns into an overnight adventure that brings her face-to-face with her past, with her creative power and its limitations, and ultimately, with all the people she has ever loved. Beguilingly approachable and intricately constructed, at once funny and sad and wise, Mona Acts Out is a novel about acting and telling the truth, about how we play roles to get through our days, and how the great roles teach us how to live.
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Actresses; Families; Self-actualization (Psychology); Shakespearean actors and actresses; Theater;
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The witching year : a memoir of earnest fumbling through modern witchcraft / by Helmuth, Diana,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Diana Helmuth, thirty-three, is skeptical of organized religion. She is also skeptical of disorganized religion. But, more than anything, she is tired of God being dead. So, she decides to try on the fastest growing, self-directed faith in America: Witchcraft. The result is 366 days of observation, trial, error, wit, and back spasms. Witches today are often presented as confident and finished, proud and powerful. Diana is eager to join them. She wants to follow all the rules, memorize all the incantations, and read all the liturgy. But there's one glaring problem: no Witch can agree on what the right rules, liturgy, and incantations are. As with life, Diana will have to define the craft for herself, looking past the fashionable and figuring out how to define the real. Along the way, she travels to Salem and Edinburgh (two very Crafty hubs) and attends a week-long (clothing optional) Witch camp in Northern California. Whether she's trying to perform a full moon ritual on a cardboard box, summon an ancient demon with scotch tape and a kitchen trivet, or just trying to become a calmer, happier person, her biggest question remains: Will any of this really work?"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Helmuth, Diana; Self-actualization (Psychology) in women.; Witchcraft; Witches;
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American utopia / by Byrne, David,1952-author.; Kalman, Maira,illustrator.;
"From former Talking Heads frontman and multimedia visionary David Byrne and revered bestselling author, illustrator, and artist Maira Kalman--an inspiring celebration in words and art of the connections between us all. A joyful collaboration between old friends David Byrne and Maira Kalman, AMERICAN UTOPIA offers readers an antidote to cynicism, bursting with pathos, humanism, and hope--featuring his words and lyrics brought to life with more than 150 of her colorful paintings. The text is drawn from David Byrne's AMERICAN UTOPIA, which has become a hit Broadway show, and soon to be a documentary from Spike Lee. The four-color artwork, by Maira Kalman, which she created for the Broadway show's curtain, is composed of small moments, expressions, gestures, and interactions that together offer a portrait of daily life and coexistence. With their creative talents combined, AMERICAN UTOPIA is a salvo for kindness and a call for jubilation, a reminder to sing, dance, and waste not a moment. Beautifully designed and edited by Alex Kalman, AMERICAN UTOPIA is a balm for the soul from two of the world's most extraordinary artists"--
Subjects: Byrne, David, 1952-; Musicals; Self-actualization (Psychology); Communities.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Ignite : unlock the hidden potential within / by De Grasse, Andre,1994-author.; Robson, Dan,1983-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Insightful, practical lessons on life, on and off the track, from an Olympic and world champion. Not only is Andre De Grasse blazingly fast on the track, he's also incredibly popular with his fans. His beaming smile and magnetic personality have won over millions of people around the world. Who could forget De Grasse's friendly rivalry with sprinting legend Usain Bolt? Or when he became the first Canadian to capture medals in all three sprint events during a single Olympics? His gold medal victory in the 200-metre race at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics captivated Canadians witnessing a feat not accomplished by any other Canadian in close to a century. In Ignite, De Grasse shares important lessons from his improbable journey to becoming an Olympic champion. As one of the fastest humans alive, De Grasse has demonstrated what it takes to perform at your best under enormous pressure and to continue to push the limit of what seems impossible. De Grasse shares inspirational stories and lessons about the determination, resilience and perseverance it takes to become the best. Readers will gain from his insights from the track and beyond to unlock their own hidden potential and stare down life's challenges whether at work, at home, or in pursuit of their dreams."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Self-help publications.; Personal narratives.; De Grasse, Andre, 1994-; Determination (Personality trait); Self-actualization (Psychology); Sprinters;
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Fearless / by Woodall, Trinny,author.;
A collection of everything Trinny Woodall has learned during a career dedicated to helping women feel their best. Use is as inspiration to challenge yourself, find your style and to build your self-confidence in a practical and supportive way. Putting on clothes that make you feel great, knowing how to care for your skin, and choosing makeup that enhances your natural beauty are not frivolous extras -- they are outward projections of your energy and confidence. This book includes all the tools you need to understand what suits you and will bring you joy. Woodall also shares the elements that will make you feel more confident on the inside, the things that will help you to navigate life's challenges and have faith in yourself and your choices.
Subjects: Beauty, Personal.; Clothing and dress.; Clothing and dress; Cosmetics.; Self-actualization (Psychology) in women.; Self-confidence.; Skin; Women;
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Simply more : a book for anyone who has been told they're too much / by Erivo, Cynthia,1987-author.;
"Cynthia Erivo learned the music to Wicked a decade before she needed it, not knowing those ... lyrics would change her life. Now she has performed those songs on the world stage, showing us there is always time to keep discovering ourselves -- and to illustrate that it's often the parts of ourselves we are told to bury that make us shine. In a series of ... personal vignettes, Cynthia reflects on the ways she has grown as an actor and human and the practices she's learned over years of performing and reminds us all we are capable of so much more than we think"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Erivo, Cynthia, 1987-; Actresses; Bisexual women; Identity (Psychology); Singers; Self-actualization (Psychology); Self-realization; Self-esteem; Women, Black;
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This is me : loving the person you are today / by Metz, Chrissy,1980-author.; O'Leary, Kevin Carr,author.;
Subjects: Biographies.; Metz, Chrissy, 1980-; Self-actualization (Psychology); Television actors and actresses;
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