Zo Duncan's "A Storm That Defines Me" is an enchanting collection of poems. This book speaks on many common challenges from heartbreak to trust issues. Featuring titles such as "Scared to Love You" and "Virgin," this book appeals to all readers, from the hopeless romantics to the spoken word masters. This must have collection is complimented with an audio book for non-traditional readers. Get the complete collection to truly enjoy this work of art.

When Ken Wassell discovered his days on the job were numbered, he immediately began searching for a new paid position. But like so many others, he searched diligently without immediate success. As the weeks went on, the financial pressure mounted, which included school fees, mortgage payments, food, utilities, and more. In Trusting God in between Jobs, Wassell tells how his faith and reliance on God increased as no new job doors opened. He shares his story to help others struggling with this same challenge. He communicates how to: trust and believe God at his word when being in-between jobs apply and declare God’s word over this temporary season stay positive and believe that God has a great plan for your life. manage finances innovatively while in between jobs interview well, write effective cover letters and resumes praise God and to be thankful for answered prayers By applying God’s word in faith with practical effort Wassell shows that being in between jobs is a season with a beginning and an end.

My courage, faith, and joy conquer my storms. I found joy in the Lord. He was a refuge in times of trouble during my childhood, adolescent, and adult life. We live in a very confusing, hectic, and troubled world today. We all have our trials and tribulations. We experience pain, financial burden, sorrow, broken hearts, and disasters in our lives. But know this--we have a risen Savior, and he lives. God will do what he said he will do. If you seek him, then you shall find him, as I did. He will lift you up in a cool, clear, and calm atmosphere of peace, love, joy, faith, and hope. This book will encourage you and inspire you to pray daily. Do this, and you can have a spiritual walk with God on a daily basis. If you call out his name, he will answer in his time and fulfill your needs. If he did it for me; he will do it for you too. Love the Lord with all your heart!

Book Summary In this book, The Definition of Tamara: The Resilient Palm Tree, author Tamara Smith shares optimism and hopefulness that will inspire readers to confidently face each daily challenge that life brings into being. While this may be viewed as an eccentric outlook on encountering lifes obstacles its much needed in the somewhat pessimistic world we live in today. Utilizing personal stories and factual information, Tamara discusses sensitive issues of sexual abuse, domestic violence, and physical illnesses and demonstrates how the use of religion and support systems during periods of stress in ones life is the pathway to resiliency.

Indigo's best YA books of 2019 * B&N's best YA books of July 2019 * Goodread's most popular 2019 debuts The first book in Kalyn Josephson's "must-read" (Adrienne Young) Storm Crow duology, a YA fantasy series that follows a fallen princess who ignites a rebellion, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo and And I Darken. Princess Thia was born to be a crow rider—a warrior. In her kingdom of Rhodaire, magical elemental crows keep the city running. But when the Illucian empire invades, they kill all the crows in a horrible fire that also robs Thia of her mother and mentor. Then Thia's sister, Caliza, becomes the new queen of Rhodaire, she is forced to agree to a marriage between Thia and the Illucian heir in an effort to save her people. Prince Ericen is rude and cruel and Thia can't imagine traveling into the heart of an enemy city after so much has been taken from her. But before she leaves, she finds a crow egg in the rubble of the rookery. Deep in the heart of Ilucia she must hatch the last crow, hold her own against the crown prince, and ignite a rebellion to take back what is hers. Perfect readers who want: YA mental health stories LGBTQ characters Gifts for teen girls 12-18 Also in this series: The Crow Rider (Book 2) Praise for The Storm Crow: "Clashing kingdoms, thrilling action, and an imperfect heroine make this a must-read."—ADRIENNE YOUNG, New York Times bestselling author of Sky in the Deep and The Girl the Sea Gave Back "[A]mbitious worldbuilding and an engaging premise...; Anthia's battle with depression is portrayed with frank authenticity, and features well-developed LGBTQ in the Deep characters."—Publishers Weekly

Finally, here is an enlightening and empowering book that defines motherhood from a feminist perspective and then explores the implications of that definition. Feminist authors examine some of women’s full, rich, and varied thoughts and experiences about motherhood. In contrast to the too often accepted male notions of what constitutes a “good’mother or a “normal” family, this important book presents a comprehensive and balanced view of motherhood--as women have observed and experienced it. The major issues surrounding motherhood today are closely examined--the pervasive problem of mother-blaming and mother-hating and solutions to overcome it; ageism, sexism, and motherhood; relationships between mothers and daughters; relationships between stepmothers and stepchildren; motherhood and sex roles within the family; adoption; infertility; and childlessness. Special insight is also provided into the concerns of women who are mothers--lesbians, women of color, mothers of biracial children, and adoptive mothers of children from different cultures. Woman-Defined Motherhood is must reading for women, including both mothers and daughters, for therapists and other professionals supporting women, and for anyone interested in mothering.

Bruce Mclean has experienced more tragedy and blessing in his forty-five years than most people would over several lifetimes. Orphaned at six when his mother died of a heroin overdose, he was fortunate enough to be adopted by a loving and caring couple - but tragedy returned to strike again at twelve, when his adoptive mother died of cancer, and yet again in high school, when his adoptive father was killed in a car accident. Bruce enters adulthood completely alone in life and haunted by dreams of a mother he barely remembers. Both exceptional and flawed in many ways, Bruce perseveres and marries a beautiful woman with whom he fathers a daughter. He goes on to build a successful business empire and considerable wealth. But fate isn't anywhere near finished with Bruce. Years later, divorced, he makes a lifestyle choice to relocate to a small idyllic mountain town. He is determined to move on to a new phase in his life. There he meets Tara, a very sexy and very dangerous woman, and is suddenly thrust into a web of sex, lies, deceit, and betrayal that threaten not only his business and wealth, but everything he holds dear. Like Bruce, Tara is extremely active, and after a few sessions of tearing up the mountain bike trails as well as ravaging each other, Bruce is completely under the spell of this alluring woman. But all is not what it seems, for Tara is from a different world than Bruce. As an ex-marine and mercenary, she is a very strong female but she is also an unapologetic psychopath. Bruce soon finds that to protect his loved ones, he must navigate through the impossible odds stacked against him by those who would seek his destruction, while at the same time dealing with his own inner demons and a tragic past that seems determined to follow him. This novel contains some sexually explicit content.