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This Way Up Old Friends, New Love, and a Map for the Road Ahead [electronic resource] : by Bradbury, Cathrin.aut; Bradbury, Cathrin.nrt; CloudLibrary;
A funny, closely observed, and briskly honest guide the pleasures and perils of living life fully as a woman on the road to the far side of mid-life. At the age of sixty-eight, with children well-launched and husband long-exed and recently retired from a demanding career, Cathrin Bradbury realized she needed a map—several in fact, some physical, some of the mind and heart—to guide her through the coming milestones and all of the inevitable "comes with age" stuff. This book is her report from the road; a joyful, polished, often hilarious, sometimes heart-wrenching exploration of the questions and (some) answers that arise when you hit the three-quarter mark of a busy life.  How do you stop shaming yourself about an aging body? (Hint: listen to the kids!) What are you willing to give up to pursue the creative passion you long ago put aside—and what might you gain in return? How do you become someone who allows the day to unfold after decades of list-making and agenda-managing? And what might happen if one day, after nearly fifty years, you suddenly get a text from your first true love?  Drawing on her own life and conversations with siblings, younger family members, friends, as well as authorities in social science, philosophy, and literature, Cathrin Bradbury carries us with her as she explores this territory that we all hope to reach, taking on new ideas and adventures with insight, soaring optimism, and a bracing dose of humor.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Inspiration & Personal Growth; Motivational & Inspirational; Women;
© 2025., Penguin Random House,
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Stories From a Stranger : Every Person Has a Story. by Prosper, Hunter.;
'Stories From a Stranger' is a collection of 100 deeply personal stories - covering universial experiences such as love and heartbreak, growth and resilience - brought to life by the creator of the wildly popular TikTok account @HunterProsper.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Portraits & Selfies; SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational; TRAVEL / Essays & Travelogues;
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How to fail at almost everything and still win big : kind of the story of my life / by Adams, Scott,1957-;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Dilbert creator Scott Adams offers his most personal book ever -- a funny memoir of his many failures and what they eventually taught him about success. How do you go from hapless office worker to world-famous cartoonist and bestselling author in just a few years? No career guide can answer that, and not even Scott Adams (who actually did it) can give you a road map that works for everyone. But there's a lot to learn from his personal story, and a lot of humor along the way. In How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big, Adams admits that he failed at just about everything he's tried, including his corporate career, his inventions, his investments, and his two restaurants. But along the way, Adams discovered some truths you're unlikely to find anywhere else."--
Subjects: Adams, Scott, 1957-; Cartoonists; Motivation (Psychology); Vocational guidance;
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Hey black child / by Perkins, Useni Eugene.; Collier, Bryan.;
An empowering story that celebrates black children and seeks to inspire all young ones to dream big and achieve their goals.LSC
Subjects: African American children; Power (Social sciences); Success; Motivation (Psychology);
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The Art of Doing A Guide to Getting Motivated, Getting Unstuck and Getting It Done [electronic resource] : by Lipscombe, Jesse.aut; cloudLibrary;
From the wildly popular speaker, how to embrace a life of curiosity, action and adventure while still mastering your to-do list In 2007, Jesse Lipscombe was training for the Beijing Olympics. An internationally top-ranked high jumper, his dreams of making the podium were shattered when he had a mini-stroke just five months before the Olympics. Jesse’s stroke was a turning point in his life and changed his entire outlook. Rather than a singular focus on achieving a goal like an Olympic medal, he began to focus on the “doing” – and a world of opportunity, wonder and happiness unfolded for him. Lipscombe uses lessons from his life as an actor, speaker, writer, entrepreneur, pro-athlete and singer to craft a simple template that anyone can use to ensure they get out of the blocks and continue the momentum towards their dreams and goals. Lipscombe outlines tactics and strategies from passion, pursuit and productivity including how to win through losing, the macro to the micro planning strategy, and how to only do what you love or find a way to love what you do. Sensible, practical and inspiring, The Art of Doing will help you do any and everything you hope for. 
Subjects: Electronic books.; Time Management; Leadership; Success;
© 2025., HarperCollins Canada,
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All the Way to the River : Love, Loss, and Liberation. by Gilbert, Elizabeth.;
When Elizabeth Gilbert met Rayya, they became best friends. But after a tragedy, the truth was finally laid bare: the two were in love. They were also a pair of addicts, on a collision course toward catastrophe. 'All the Way to the River' will resonate with anyone who has ever been captive to love - or to any other passion, substance, or craving - and who yearns, at long last, for liberation.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs; BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Inspiration & Personal Growth; SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational;
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Wintering The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times [electronic resource] : by May, Katherine.aut; cloudLibrary;
THE RUNAWAY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER  “Katherine May opens up exactly what I and so many need to hear but haven't known how to name.” —Krista Tippett, On Being “Every bit as beautiful and healing as the season itself. . . . This is truly a beautiful book.” —Elizabeth Gilbert   "Proves that there is grace in letting go, stepping back and giving yourself time to repair in the dark...May is a clear-eyed observer and her language is steady, honest and accurate—capturing the sense, the beauty and the latent power of our resting landscapes." —Wall Street Journal From the author of the New York Times bestseller Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age, this is an intimate, revelatory exploration of the ways we can care for and repair ourselves when life knocks us down. Sometimes you slip through the cracks: unforeseen circumstances like an abrupt illness, the death of a loved one, a break up, or a job loss can derail a life. These periods of dislocation can be lonely and unexpected. For May, her husband fell ill, her son stopped attending school, and her own medical issues led her to leave a demanding job. Wintering explores how she not only endured this painful time, but embraced the singular opportunities it offered. A moving personal narrative shot through with lessons from literature, mythology, and the natural world, May's story offers instruction on the transformative power of rest and retreat. Illumination emerges from many sources: solstice celebrations and dormice hibernation, C.S. Lewis and Sylvia Plath, swimming in icy waters and sailing arctic seas. Ultimately Wintering invites us to change how we relate to our own fallow times. May models an active acceptance of sadness and finds nourishment in deep retreat, joy in the hushed beauty of winter, and encouragement in understanding life as cyclical, not linear. A secular mystic, May forms a guiding philosophy for transforming the hardships that arise before the ushering in of a new season.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Inspiration & Personal Growth; Motivational & Inspirational; Personal Memoirs;
© 2020., Penguin Publishing Group,
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We can do hard things : answers to life's 20 questions / by Doyle, Glennon,1976-author.; Doyle, Amanda,author.; Wambach, Abby,1980-author.;
'We Can Do Hard Things' is an exploration of the 20 questions we all wrestle with throughout our lives, featuring original writing by Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle and the wisest, most life-changing answers shared with the beloved podcast hosts over hundreds of intimate conversations.
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Achievement motivation.; Goal (Psychology); Questions and answers.; Reflective learning.; Self-acceptance.; Self-actualization (Psychology);
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M is for Melanin : a celebration of the black child. / by Rose, Tiffany.;
Each letter of the alphabet contains affirming, Black-positive messages, from A is for Afro, to F is for Fresh, to W is for Worthy. This book teaches children their ABCs while encouraging them to love the skin that they're in.LSC
Subjects: African American children; Success; Conduct of life; Motivation (Psychology); Alphabet books.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Unexpected Journey : Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path. by Willis, Emma Heming.;
From Emma Heming Willis, wife of Bruce Willis, comes a deeply personal and richly compassionate supportive guide that helps caregivers care for themselves while they navigate a loved one's dementia.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Life Stages / General; HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases / Alzheimer's & Dementia; SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational;
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