To all hearts, especially the disillusioned ones.She has no idea what she is looking for, she barely knows who she is, so when he comes, she can't grasp what she finds. Flawed declarations of love, empty promises, full-mouthed pretenses, among other things, many stinging contradictions-Clarissa has to face them all. The man she loves sharpens feelings eclipsed deep within her bosom. Between them: a history of blushed gazes, long telephonic exchanges, and, with blissful pain, unforgettable orgasms. Clarissa struggles with understanding her individuality, sometimes, expressing her sexuality at will, accepting his absences, and lightly waiting for the possibility of shared moments of theirs. In this trying journey, she's a drop in the ocean that is he, and it is in it that she loses herself over and over. With every one of his comings and goings, she is forced to figure out whether he is what she feels or what she knows to be true. To her ill-luck, her happy ending may also be tied to the death of her greatest love. She believes that the demise of all that ever wronged her will allow her to reclaim her identity and restart.

A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.

When the heart wants what it wants, how do we tell it no? RACHAEL JONES is a sweet, compassionate, soft spoken, God fearing, hopeless romantic trapped inside of a cold, callous, loveless relationship with a man that she swore would be her forever. But as time goes on, and the dark days become bitter, chilly nights, earth shattering secrets are revealed, threatening to tear apart the once happy home. Holding fast to her religion, and the unconscious lessons from her upbringing, Rachael remains planted and determined to see things through to preserve the sanctity of her marriage, optimistic for better days. The decision to remain devoted has the ability to leave her breathless. In a tale of one sided love and misguided lessons, the ending will leave you awestruck.

NOW WITH A NEW CHAPTER AND AN UPDATED RESOURCES SECTION Suicide has touched the lives of nearly half of all Americans, yet it is rarely talked about openly. In her highly acclaimed book, Susan Blauner—a survivor of multiple suicide attempts—offers guidance and hope for those contemplating ending their lives and for their loved ones. “Each word written with thoughtful intent; each story told with the deepest of honesty and humility, and in doing so Blauner puts forward a life-saving book."—Daniel J. Reidenberg, PsyD, Executive Director, Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (www.save.org) “I continued to romanticize my death by suicide: who would find me; what I’d look like. I spent hundreds of hours planning my funeral, imagining the remorse of my family and friends. I wrote good-bye letters, composed wills, and disrupted the lives of everyone close to me. Then reality hit.”—Susan Rose Blauner The statistics on suicide are staggering. The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 800,000 people die by suicide every year, which is one person every 40 seconds, and for each completed suicide there may be twenty or more attempts. In How I Stayed Alive When My Brain Was Trying to Kill Me, Susan Blauner is the perfect emissary for a message of hope and a program of action for these millions of people. A survivor of multiple suicide attempts, she explains the complex feelings and fantasies that surround suicidal thoughts. In a direct, nonjudgmental, and loving voice, she offers affirmations and suggestions for those experiencing life-ending thoughts, and for their friends and family. With an introduction by Bernie Siegel, M.D., this important, timely book has now been updated with a revised resources section, and a new chapter on the author’s experiences since the book’s initial publication.

This is a frank, compassionate book written to those who contemplate suicide as a way out of their situations. The author issues an invitation to life, helping people accept the imperfections of their lives, and opening eyes to the possibilities of love.

Are there things in your life that almost killed you? Situations you thought you would never survive? However, you find yourself still alive, this book is for you. God will not allow your pain to be wasted. The tragic events in your life didnt kill youthey MADE you! Each hurt, heartbreak, disappointment and setback made you stronger, wiser, smarter, even more qualified to help someone else. Raevyn openly shares her life story and testimony to demonstrate the forgiveness and unconditional love of God. Her transparency represents her freedom. Follow the life lessons learned by Raevyn and discover the pain in your life that is intended to push you closer to your purpose. Your past has prepared you for your future. Allow God to propel you into your destiny. If it didnt kill you, it MADE you!

In the 100 days of genocide that ravaged Rwanda in 1994, one million people were killed and as many as 500,000 women and girls were raped. No one was spared. Grandmothers were raped in front of their grandchildren; young girls witnessed their families being massacred before being taken as sex slaves. Nearly all the women who survived were victims of sexual violence or were profoundly affected by it. An astounding 70 percent are HIV-positive. In Rwanda’s social and cultural climate, survivors who speak out face discrimination and isolation. The Men Who Killed Me features testimonials from 17 Rwandan survivors. Through their narratives and Samer Muscati’s powerful portraits of them, these 16 women and one man bear witness not only to the crimes they and their countrymen endured, but to the incredible courage that has allowed them to survive and flourish.