"From The Ashes We Rise " From the depths of darkness to the heights of triumph, it is a soul stirring guide to transform your setbacks or failures into your most profound strengths. This book takes you on a transformative journey to face your past and embrace your true self to fight against the adversity and forge a brighter future.

Childhood sexual, physical, and emotional abuse will often lead to the inability to cope with its lasting effects of pain and memories long into adulthood. Many adult survivors have difficulty adjusting, feeling isolated and alone while trying to live a normal life. The pain often leads finding ways to cope, such as drugs and alcohol. Some will contemplate, attempt, and even succeed in taking their own life. Whether male or female, if you were abused as a child or know someone who was, you are not alone. If you are or know someone who is living in an abusive situation, there is hope. If you carry the scars, both seen and unseen, feeling the burden of a pain that never goes away, please know that there are so many of us who know the suffering. You are not alone. This is the true journey of one survivor who found healing and hope. In these pages, may you also find hope and direction in forging your own personal path to healing and breaking free of the pain.

"THE RISE OF PHOENIX" is a compelling anthology that brings together all the authors and writers to an anthology where they can express their opinions and share their thoughts with the audience on motivational or inspirational themes. this book is for all those who want to know motivation in 21 ways because our authors made it go through 21 ways they took motivation not just as a word or emotion but also shared their perspective of looking forward to how they know motivation is all about.

Chef Felicien craves a real Maitre'd to ensure that his food-art and Guests are served properly. Instead Corporate provides him with a series of managers that regularly violate the basic tenets of the Fine Dining Experience. Burned out from the abuse, Felicien retreats into his Kitchen. Underestimating his power, Don the Waiter feels there is nothing that he can do to protect Service. Although Brain continues to spread his web of misconceptions, the Universe places Don face-to-face with Reality. Heart's chains break and Body stands up for herself. Rising to Power is the second book in the trilogy, Citronelle's Rise & Fall. The trio of books chronicles the real trials and tribulations of Citronelle, a popular gourmet restaurant in Santa Barbara. The author has worked as a waiter in Santa Barbara's Fine Dining scene for over thirty years. He has written many other books, including Butter on Table 7 and The Divine Breakdown.

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