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The beauty of dusk : on vision lost and found / by Bruni, Frank,author.;
From NYT columnist and author Frank Bruni comes a wise and moving memoir about aging, affliction, and optimism after partially losing his eyesight. Bruni recounts his adjustment to this daunting reality, a medical and spiritual odyssey that involved not only reappraising his own priorities, but also gathering wisdom from longtime friends and new acquaintances who had navigated their own traumas and afflictions.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Bruni, Frank.; Authors; People with visual disabilities; Vision disorders;

No filter : the good, the bad, and the beautiful / by Porizkova, Paulina,author.;
"Writer and former model Paulina Porizkova pens a series of intimate, introspective, and enlightening essays about the complexities of womanhood at every age, pulling back the glossy magazine cover and writing from the heart"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Essays.; Personal narratives.; Porizkova, Paulina.; Models (Persons); Models (Persons); Widowhood; Women;

Just shine! : how to be a better you / by Sotomayor, Sonia,1954-; Alcántara, Jacqueline.;
There once was a little girl who grew up in Puerto Rico with an incredible ability--she was able to make everyone around her shine. She listened, she understood, she worked hard, and she brought out the beauty in each person she met. In a story inspired by her mother's ability to help people see their own brilliance, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor shows readers how helping others shine makes the whole world brighter. With art by illustrator Jacqueline Alcántara, Just Shine will help readers find their own inner glow--and recognize that glow in those around them.
Subjects: Picture books.; Conduct of life; Love; Mother and child;

Say my name / by Ho, Joanna.; Le, Khoa1982-;
Six people from different corners of the world celebrate the history, culture, and beauty behind their names.
Subjects: Picture books.; Names, Personal; Identity (Psychology); Self-perception;

A private spy : the letters of John le Carré / by Le Carré, John,1931-2020,author.; Cornwell, Tim,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An archive of letters written by the late John le Carré, giving readers access to the intimate thoughts of one of the greatest writers of our time The never-before-seen correspondance of John le Carré, one of the most important novelists of our generation, are collected in this beautiful volume. During his lifetime, le Carré wrote numerous letters to writers, spies, politicians, artists, actors and public figures. This collection is a treasure trove, revealing the late author's humour, generosity, andwit-a side of him many readers have not previously seen"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal correspondence.; Personal narratives.; Le Carré, John, 1931-2020; Authors; Authors, English;

One hundred daffodils : finding beauty, grace, and meaning when things fall apart / by Winn, Rebecca,author.;
"A reflection on human resilience and nature's ability to teach, inspire, and heal after an unexpected life upheaval. One Hundred Daffodils is told through the lens of the author's personal experiences with grief and heartbreak on her journey toward self-discovery and empowerment"--
Subjects: Winn, Rebecca.; Divorced women.; Divorce; Life change events.; Self-realization in women.;

How to Be a Rich Old Lady : Your Guide to Easy Investing, Building Wealth, and Creating the Wild, Beautiful Life You Want. by Holden, Amanda.;
'How to Be a Rich Old Lady' is a step-by-step road map to financial freedom. Its not just about numbers on a spreadsheet but building a life that feels secure enough to dream into. Maybe your Rich Old Lady is wearing belly chains at the beach, tanned and wrinkly and totally unbothered. Maybe shes befriending the birds at her cozy forest cabin. Maybe shes leaving $500 tips on her diner coffee. Whatever your vision, this approachable guide to investing and wealth-building will help you build a plan to greet her with confidence, security, and genuine hope for tomorrow.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Personal Finance / Investing; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Personal Success; SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Success;

Easy beauty : a memoir / by Cooper Jones, Chloé,1983-author.;
Moving through the world in a body that looks different than most, Jones learned on to factor "pain calculations" into every plan, every situation. She was born with a rare congenital condition called sacral agenesis, which affects both the stature and gait, and so her pain is physical. But there is also the pain of being judged and pitied for her appearance, of being dismissed as "less than." the ways she has been seen-or not seen-has informed her lens on the world for her entire life. But after unexpectedly becoming a mother (in violation of unspoken social taboos about the disabled body), she feels something in her shift, and Jones sets off on a journey across the globe, reclaiming the spaces she'd been denied and had denied herself.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Travel writing.; Personal narratives.; Cooper Jones, Chloé, 1983-; Cooper Jones, Chloé, 1983-; Abnormalities, Human.; Body image.; College teachers; Journalists; People with disabilities; Travel writers; Voyages and travels.; Women college teachers; Women journalists; Women with disabilities; Aesthetics;

Dinners with Ruth : a memoir on the power of friendships / by Totenberg, Nina,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Celebrated NPR correspondent Nina Totenberg delivers an extraordinary memoir of her personal successes, struggles, and life-affirming relationships, including her beautiful friendship of nearly fifty years with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Totenberg, Nina; Totenberg, Nina.; Ginsburg, Ruth Bader, 1933-2020; Ginsburg, Ruth Bader, 1933-2020.; Female friendship.; Judges; Radio broadcasters;

The Art of Danish Living How the World's Happiest People Find Joy at Work [electronic resource] : by Wiking, Meik.aut; cloudLibrary;
A beautiful, research-backed guide on how to work like the happiest people in the world from the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen and bestselling author of the New York Times bestseller The Little Book of Hygge. It is well-known that the Danish have a fantastic balance of work and home life, that working late is discouraged, parental leave is split equally, and long relaxing summer holidays are the norm. They even have a word that means “happiness at work”—arbejdsglæde. All of this is true while the rest of the western world are struggling with a burn-out epidemic, so where are we going wrong? Based on a new study from The Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, which was conducted across thousands of workers and some of the biggest companies in the world, Meik's latest book reveals the main factors in our happiness at work in his most pertinant book yet. With chapters on Purpose, Trust, Relationships, Balance, Success, and much more, Meik suggests a more holistic approach to life and work that makes it possible for us all to reduce stress, increase productivity, and get more out of life.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Happiness; Success; Personal Success;
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