Author : Jela Krecic
Publisher : Peter Owen Publishers
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 23,96 MB
Release : 2016-12-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0720619157
To prove that he has moved on from his ex-girlfriend, Matias embarks on an odyssey of dates around the city of Ljubljana. The dates and women are wonderfully varied, the interactions perspicuously observed, the preoccupations of the characters—drawn from lively and ambitious dialogue—will speak directly to Generation Y. In Matias, Krecic has created a well-observed crypto-misogynist of the new millennium whose behavior she offers up for our scrutiny.
Author : Gail Lukasik
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 29,3 MB
Release : 2017-10-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 151072415X
White Like Her: My Family’s Story of Race and Racial Passing is the story of Gail Lukasik’s mother’s “passing,” Gail’s struggle with the shame of her mother’s choice, and her subsequent journey of self-discovery and redemption. In the historical context of the Jim Crow South, Gail explores her mother’s decision to pass, how she hid her secret even from her own husband, and the price she paid for choosing whiteness. Haunted by her mother’s fear and shame, Gail embarks on a quest to uncover her mother’s racial lineage, tracing her family back to eighteenth-century colonial Louisiana. In coming to terms with her decision to publicly out her mother, Gail changed how she looks at race and heritage. With a foreword written by Kenyatta Berry, host of PBS's Genealogy Roadshow, this unique and fascinating story of coming to terms with oneself breaks down barriers.
Author : Sandra L. Coates
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 33,98 MB
Release : 2021-08-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1664239618
WHAT IF YOU NEVER CHASED BEAUTY AGAIN? Sandra Coates was once longing to be someone different, more focused on comparing or competing with others rather than fully accepting herself. But when God stepped in and asked if she wanted to see the real Sandra, everything shifted. What had once seemed impossible—fulfilling her desires for confidence, a positive body image, and an end to her cravings—became her reality. By sharing her candid personal story about how she discovered her true identity, she invites others to break free of who they think they have to be, reject the worldly pressures to fit in or be perfect, open themselves to receive breathtaking love and acceptance from their Creator, and walk confidently in their God-given beauty, identity, and purpose. This in-depth and transparent examination of beauty is written to help women and girls uncover bold truths about themselves and the unique beauty already within them. Included in the book are reflection/discussion questions and exercises designed for both an individual reader or a small group. “This book has the ability to change lives! It hits all the major insecurities every girl faces and fights it with Biblical truth. It shows us how to put on and use the armor of God to fight off the enemy and come out victorious.” -Gracie Goodwin, Liberty University student/Student leader “Simple and powerful, this book has the potential to transform as it shares the message of identity found in God’s design.” - Pete Hardesty, co-author of Amazon #1 bestsellers Adulting 101 Book 1 and Book 2 “Sandra shares her relatable journey with honesty and the hope of encouraging others who have struggled with body image, eating disorders and anxiety.” -Becky VanValin LCSW, Therapist and Owner at Eden Counseling
Author : Mark Manson
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 47,84 MB
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 006245773X
#1 New York Times Bestseller Over 10 million copies sold In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people. For decades, we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let’s be honest, shit is f**ked and we have to live with it." In his wildly popular Internet blog, Manson doesn’t sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it is—a dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is his antidote to the coddling, let’s-all-feel-good mindset that has infected American society and spoiled a generation, rewarding them with gold medals just for showing up. Manson makes the argument, backed both by academic research and well-timed poop jokes, that improving our lives hinges not on our ability to turn lemons into lemonade, but on learning to stomach lemons better. Human beings are flawed and limited—"not everybody can be extraordinary, there are winners and losers in society, and some of it is not fair or your fault." Manson advises us to get to know our limitations and accept them. Once we embrace our fears, faults, and uncertainties, once we stop running and avoiding and start confronting painful truths, we can begin to find the courage, perseverance, honesty, responsibility, curiosity, and forgiveness we seek. There are only so many things we can give a f**k about so we need to figure out which ones really matter, Manson makes clear. While money is nice, caring about what you do with your life is better, because true wealth is about experience. A much-needed grab-you-by-the-shoulders-and-look-you-in-the-eye moment of real-talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humor, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is a refreshing slap for a generation to help them lead contented, grounded lives.
Author : Roger Covin
Publisher : Dr. Roger Covin
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 10,10 MB
Release : 2011-05
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0986957801
Almost everyone has a fundamental need to be liked by other people. It is a healthy and normal part of life. However, the need to be liked can also be associated with emotional, behavioural and even personality problems. The Need to be Liked is a book that explores the dark side of this human need. The author (Dr. Roger Covin) is a clinical psychologist who weaves together psychological research with his own clinical experiences in order to present a unique and original way of thinking about the need to be liked. Drawing on research and theory from various fields of psychology, Dr. Covin explains how people's experience with painful rejection shapes their way of thinking about themselves and others. Readers will learn how problems with the need to be liked can lead to depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns. Dr. Covin describes how the need to be liked expresses itself in numerous ways, ranging from subtle behaviours to aspects of one's overall personality. For example, the need to be liked can affect... ...being overly career-driven ...alcohol and drug use ...promiscuity ...one's excessive focus on appearance ...the decision to remain in an abusive relationship ...rumination about past relationships ...being overly self-critical or perfectionistic ...continually entering into relationships where you find the wrong partner ...sabotaging relationships Finally, Dr. Covin provides useful strategies and suggestions for how to manage problems with needing to be liked and dealing with rejection. The Need to be Liked is a fascinating and timely examination of a topic that affects the vast majority of people. Grounded in current research and theory, and articulated through Dr. Covin's experiences as a therapist, this book is a must read for those who have ever wondered - why do I need to be liked?
Author : Shubham Tripathi
Publisher : Educreation Publishing
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 25,95 MB
Release : 2019-02-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
"I have to study, I want to be in IIT Bombay. 6th April is 20 days away." Rohit said as he closed his eyes forever. His mother never knew what IIT was before that, she knows now although meaningless.
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Page : 1042 pages
File Size : 21,25 MB
Release : 1893
Category : American literature
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Author : Mark Manson
Publisher : Pan Australia
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 50,20 MB
Release : 2017-09-11
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1760558168
"You can become irresistibly attractive to women without changing who you are." So says Mark Manson, superstar blogger and author of the international bestseller, The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck, a self help book that packs a punch. Mark brings the same approach to teaching men what they need to know about attracting women. In Models he shows us how much it sucks trying to attract women using the tricks and tactics recommended by other books. Instead, he says, men need to focus on seduction as an emotional process not a physical or social one. What matters is the intention, the motivation, the authenticity. To improve your dating life you must improve your emotional life - how you feel about yourself and how you express yourself to others. Funny, irreverent and confronting, Models is a mature and honest guide on how a man can attract women by giving up the bullsh*t and becoming an honest broker. "A detailed guide to modern sexual ethics" Sydney Morning Herald "There's nothing subtle about Mark Manson. He's crude and vulgar and doesn't give a f*ck . . . He's as painfully honest as he is outrageously funny" Huffington Post
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Page : pages
File Size : 18,68 MB
Release : 2020-05-12
Category :
ISBN : 9780578688145
Chrissy doesn't like her tightly coiled her. She always compares her hair to her mother, sister, teacher,and classmates. Chrissy feels frustrated and becomes upset. It is not until she meets Ms. Wiggins, who shifts Chrissy's mindset about her hair, and reminds her that she is beautiful and unique, just the way she was created.
Author : Colleen Hoover
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 19,64 MB
Release : 2021-10-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 153872474X
Whose truth is the lie? Stay up all night reading the sensational psychological thriller that has readers obsessed, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Too Late and It Ends With Us. #1 New York Times Bestseller · USA Today Bestseller · Globe and Mail Bestseller · Publishers Weekly Bestseller Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity’s notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn’t expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read. Page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity's recollection of the night her family was forever altered. Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents could devastate the already grieving father. But as Lowen’s feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read his wife’s words. After all, no matter how devoted Jeremy is to his injured wife, a truth this horrifying would make it impossible for him to continue loving her.
