In "The Single Parent's Journey to Self-Discovery and Renewal," Avery Nightingale delves into the profound challenges faced by single parents in today's rapidly evolving world. Drawing inspiration from the poignant journey of Lisa Nichols, a single mother who transformed adversity into empowerment, Nightingale explores the complexities of balancing modern life with the responsibilities of parenthood. With heartfelt honesty, she navigates the feelings of loss and emptiness that often accompany the absence of a partner, while shedding light on the extraordinary sacrifices made by single parents, often unnoticed by society. Through introspection and resilience, Nightingale illuminates the path to self-discovery and renewal, offering a beacon of hope for single parents striving to find meaning and fulfillment amidst life's challenges. This book is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a guide for those embarking on their own journey of self-transformation.

In "The Single Parent's Journey to Self-Discovery and Renewal," Avery Nightingale delves into the profound challenges faced by single parents in today's rapidly evolving world. Drawing inspiration from the poignant journey of Lisa Nichols, a single mother who transformed adversity into empowerment, Nightingale explores the complexities of balancing modern life with the responsibilities of parenthood. With heartfelt honesty, she navigates the feelings of loss and emptiness that often accompany the absence of a partner, while shedding light on the extraordinary sacrifices made by single parents, often unnoticed by society. Through introspection and resilience, Nightingale illuminates the path to self-discovery and renewal, offering a beacon of hope for single parents striving to find meaning and fulfillment amidst life's challenges. This book is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a guide for those embarking on their own journey of self-transformation.

“The only stability possible is stability in motion.”—John William Gardner In his classic treatise Self-Renewal, John W. Gardner examines why great societies thrive and die. He argues that it is dynamism, not decay, that is dramatically altering the landscape of American society. The twentieth century has brought about change more rapidly than any previous era, and with that came advancements, challenges, and often destruction. Gardner cautions that “a society must court the kinds of change that will enrich and strengthen it, rather than the kind of change that will fragment and destroy it.” A society’s ability to renew itself hinges upon its individuals. Gardner reasons that it is the waning of the heart and spirit—not a lack of material might—that threatens American society. Young countries, businesses, and humans have several key commonalities: they are flexible, eager, open, curious, unafraid, and willing to take risks. These conditions lead to success. However, as time passes, so too comes complacency, apathy, and rigidity, causing motivation to plummet. It is at this junction that great civilizations fall, businesses go bankrupt, and life stagnates. Gardner asserts that the individual’s role in social renewal requires each person to face and look beyond imminent threats. Ultimately, we need a vision that there is something worth saving. Through this vision, Gardner argues, society will begin to renew itself, not permanently, but past its average lifespan, and it will at once become enriched and rejuvenated.

On Thanksgiving morning, Paria Hassouri finds herself furiously praying and negotiating with the universe as she irons a dress her fourteen-year-old, designated male at birth, has secretly purchased and wants to wear to dinner with the extended family. In this wonderfully frank, loving, and practical account of parenting a transgender teen, Paria chronicles what amounts to a dual transition: as her child transitions from male to female, she navigates through anger, denial, and grief to eventually arrive at acceptance. Despite her experience advising other parents in her work as a pediatrician, she was blindsided by her child’s gender identity. Paria is also forced to examine how she still carries insecurities from her past of growing up as an Iranian-American immigrant in a predominantly white neighborhood, and how her life experience is causing her to parent with fear instead of love. Paria discovers her capacity to evolve, as well as what it really means to parent and the deepest nature of unconditional love. This page-turning memoir relates a tender story of loving and parenting a teenager coming out as transgender and transitioning. It explores identity, self-discovery in adolescence and midlife, and difference in a world that values conformity. At its heart, Found in Transition is a universally inspiring portrait of what it means to be a family.

In a world where childhood trauma is all too common, many of us carry the weight of unresolved pain and unmet needs. But what if we could journey back, embrace our inner child, and offer them the love and care they once craved? "Re-parent Yourself: Healing the Inner Child from a Troubled Past" is a transformative guide that unravels the complex tapestry of our past, laying bare the disempowering parenting styles and the lasting impacts of trauma on our adult psyche. With compassion and clarity, this book dives into the depths of the emotional landscape, shedding light on the trapped pain and toxic habits that perpetuate suffering. But more than just a reflection on pain, this book is a beacon of hope. It offers actionable strategies, practical exercises, and empowering insights to help you become your own loving parent. From understanding generational trauma to meeting your 5-year-old self and finally setting a path forward, this guide is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Join this transformative journey and discover how, with love, understanding, and a touch of guidance, you can re-parent yourself and step into a brighter, more loving future.

Franklin's book urges direct engagement by African American and other churches with America's mounting social problems and details programs for children, elders, and economic action.