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Seven Letters That Saved My Life

Author : Dottie Lessard

Publisher : Coconut Avenue, Inc.

Page : 163 pages

File Size : 18,66 MB

Release : 2010-05-26

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 0980104017

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Can you make it to the fence? No matter how bad things look, do you have the energy, the motivation, to take another breath, another step? Are the obstacles in your life real? Or are they self-imposed? For Dottie Lessard, the obstacles were all too real. Afflicted with cystic fibrosis she underwent double-lung replacement only to have heart-breaking complications that required more surgery-this time a kidney transplant. Not only did Lessard survive these life-threatening medical conditions, she thrived to become a professional NIKE athlete. The secret to Lessard's amazing success? Seven simple letters. A-T-H-L-E-T-E. Letters that saved her life and empowered her to live her dreams. Seven Letters That Saved My Life takes us on Dottie's moving journey from conquering debilitating illness to literally climbing mountains with transplanted lungs. Combining personal insights with powerful motivational principles and affirmations, Dottie guides us in finding our own inner resources and inspiration. Lessard's seven letters and seven principles are not just for athletes. They can be used by anyone in any physical condition, life situation, or occupation to face and overcome challenges and obstacles. Dottie's words will motivate you and help you achieve anything that you decide to accomplish, do, or become.



The Brave

Author : James Bird

Publisher : Feiwel & Friends

Page : 268 pages

File Size : 16,60 MB

Release : 2020-06-30

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1250247748

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Perfect for fans of Rain Reign, this middle-grade novel The Brave is about a boy with an undiagnosed anxiety issue and his move to a reservation to live with his biological mother. Collin can't help himself—he has a mental health condition that finds him counting every letter spoken to him. It's a quirk that makes him a prime target for bullies, and frustrates the adults around him, including his father. When Collin asked to leave yet another school, his dad decides to send him to live in Minnesota with the mother he's never met. She is Ojibwe, and lives on a reservation. Collin arrives in Duluth with his loyal dog, Seven, and quickly finds his mom and his new home to be warm, welcoming, and accepting of his disability. Collin’s quirk is matched by that of his neighbor, Orenda, a girl who lives mostly in her treehouse and believes she is turning into a butterfly. With Orenda’s help, Collin works hard to learn the best ways to manage his anxiety disorder. His real test comes when he must step up for his new friend and trust his new family.



The War that Saved My Life

Author : Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 322 pages

File Size : 42,45 MB

Release : 2015-01-08

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1101637803

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* Newbery Honor Book * #1 New York Times Bestseller * Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award * Forbes 25 Top Historical Fiction Books Of All Time selection * Wall Street Journal Best Children's Books of the Year selection * New York Public Library's 100 Books for Reading and Sharing selection An exceptionally moving story of triumph against all odds set during World War II, from the acclaimed author of Fighting Words, and for fans of Fish in a Tree and Number the Stars. Ten-year-old Ada has never left her one-room apartment. Her mother is too humiliated by Ada’s twisted foot to let her outside. So when her little brother Jamie is shipped out of London to escape the war, Ada doesn’t waste a minute—she sneaks out to join him. So begins a new adventure for Ada, and for Susan Smith, the woman who is forced to take the two kids in. As Ada teaches herself to ride a pony, learns to read, and watches for German spies, she begins to trust Susan—and Susan begins to love Ada and Jamie. But in the end, will their bond be enough to hold them together through wartime? Or will Ada and her brother fall back into the cruel hands of their mother? This masterful work of historical fiction is equal parts adventure and a moving tale of family and identity—a classic in the making. "Achingly lovely...Nuanced and emotionally acute."—The Wall Street Journal "Unforgettable...unflinching."—Common Sense Media "Touching...Emotionally charged." —Forbes ★ “Brisk and honest...Cause for celebration.” —Kirkus, starred review ★ "Poignant."—Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ "Powerful."—The Horn Book, starred review "Affecting."—Booklist "Emotionally satisfying...[A] page-turner."—BCCB “Exquisitely written...Heart-lifting.” —SLJ "Astounding...This book is remarkable."—Karen Cushman, author The Midwife's Apprentice "Beautifully told."—Patricia MacLachlan, author of Sarah, Plain and Tall "I read this novel in two big gulps."—Gary D. Schmidt, author of Okay for Now "I love Ada's bold heart...Her story's riveting."—Sheila Turnage, author of Three Times Lucky



If You Find This Letter

Author : Hannah Brencher

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 272 pages

File Size : 21,73 MB

Release : 2016-04-19

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1476784108

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"A ... memoir of love and faith from Hannah Brencher ... who has dedicated her life to showing total strangers that they are not alone in the world. Fresh out of college, Hannah Brencher moved to New York, expecting her life to look like a scene from Sex and the City. Instead, she found a city full of people who knew where they were going and what they were doing ... Lonely and depressed, she noticed a woman who looked like she felt the same way on the subway. Hannah did something strange--she wrote the woman a letter. She folded it, scribbled 'If you find this letter, it's for you...' on the front and left it behind. When she realized that it made her feel better, she started writing and leaving love notes all over the city ... [eventually sending 400 handwritten letters as a result of an Internet post and starting the website The World Needs More Love Letters]"--



Letters from the Closet

Author : Amy Hollingsworth

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 248 pages

File Size : 29,8 MB

Release : 2013-05-07

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1451666772

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An honest and poignant look into the deeply intimate yet platonic relationship between a gay English teacher and his young female protge-each seeking connection and acceptance - as reflected by the decade of letters they exchanged. It's Tuesdays with Morrie- if Morrie were young and gay and Mitch Albom were a woman. Every writer needs a room of his own, but for some people, at certain times and in certain circumstances, the best you can do is a closet. From the confines of his closet, John wrote letters that were read, cherished and then locked away for decades.



Seven Letters to Live By

Author : Saitia Faaifo

Publisher : iUniverse

Page : 138 pages

File Size : 20,86 MB

Release : 2008-10

Category : Body, Mind & Spirit

ISBN : 1440103917

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Saitia faaifo calls it Seven Letters to live by: RESEPCT. You'll call it the most significant and inspirational book you ever read. If you ever dreamed of a book that demonstrates the true essence of Respect and how to achieve the extraordinary quality of life you desire and deserve, while mastering your personal and professional life. Then this Book is for you! Saitia Faaifo has proved to thousands over and over through his Books, CD's and seminars around the country that by harnessing and practicing the Universal language called Respect as well as adapting a "Yes I can" Attitude and a relentless commitment to your goals, you can and will live the life you always dreamed of. In his book he teaches you: - The seven letter to live by R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - How to demonstrate Respect at work - How to face your fears and do it anyway - How your Network will determine your Net worth - How to create instant rapport wit anyone you meet - Discover your purpose in life - Develop a specific plan for achieving your goals



Tiny Beautiful Things

Author : Cheryl Strayed

Publisher : Vintage

Page : 370 pages

File Size : 36,79 MB

Release : 2012-07-10

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 0307949338

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Soon to be a Hulu Original series • The internationally acclaimed author of Wild collects the best of The Rumpus's Dear Sugar advice columns plus never-before-published pieces. Rich with humor and insight—and absolute honesty—this "wise and compassionate" (New York Times Book Review) book is a balm for everything life throws our way. Life can be hard: your lover cheats on you; you lose a family member; you can’t pay the bills—and it can be great: you’ve had the hottest sex of your life; you get that plum job; you muster the courage to write your novel. Sugar—the once-anonymous online columnist at The Rumpus, now revealed as Cheryl Strayed, author of the bestselling memoir Wild—is the person thousands turn to for advice.



Smoke in the Sun

Author : Renée Ahdieh

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 450 pages

File Size : 41,34 MB

Release : 2019-10-01

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 1524738166

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Now in paperback, the heartstopping finale to the New York Times bestseller Flame in the Mist-- from the bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn. After Okami is captured in the Jukai forest, Mariko has no choice--to rescue him, she must return to Inako and face the dangers that have been waiting for her in the Heian Castle. She tricks her brother, Kenshin, and betrothed, Raiden, into thinking she was being held by the Black Clan against her will, playing the part of the dutiful bride-to-be to infiltrate the emperor's ranks and uncover the truth behind the betrayal that almost left her dead. With the wedding plans already underway, Mariko pretends to be consumed with her upcoming nuptials, all the while using her royal standing to peel back the layers of lies and deception surrounding the imperial court. But each secret she unfurls gives way to the next, ensnaring Mariko and Okami in a political scheme that threatens their honor, their love and the very safety of the empire.



A Seven-Letter Word

Author : Kim Slater

Publisher : Pan Macmillan

Page : 305 pages

File Size : 37,93 MB

Release : 2016-03-24

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1509801146

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An award-winning novel about courage and acceptance with a compelling mystery at its heart. I need to find my voice - before it's too late. Finlay's mother vanished two years ago. And ever since then his stutter has become almost unbearable. Bullied at school and ignored by his father, the only way to get out the words which are bouncing around in his head is by writing long letters to his ma which he knows she will never read, and by playing Scrabble online. But when Finlay is befriended by an online Scrabble player called Alex, everything changes. Could it be his mother secretly trying to contact him? Or is there something more sinister going on? A Seven-Letter Word is an evocative and heartfelt story from the multi-award-winning author of Smart, Kim Slater. 'A moving and uplifting novel' – School Librarian



The Life-Saving Divorce

Author : Gretchen Baskerville

Publisher :

Page : pages

File Size : 50,63 MB

Release : 2020-02

Category :

ISBN : 9781734374704

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You Can Love God and Still Get a Divorce. And get this, God will still love you. Really. Are you in a destructive marriage? One of emotional, physical, or verbal abuse? Infidelity? Neglect? If yes, you know you need to escape, but you're probably worried about going against God's will. I have good news for you. You might need to divorce to save your life and sanity. And God is right beside you. In "The Life-Saving Divorce" You'll Learn: - How to know if you should stay or if you should go.- The four key Bible verses that support divorce for infidelity, neglect, and physical and/or emotional abuse. - Twenty-seven myths about divorce that aren't true for many Christians. - Why a divorce is likely the absolute best thing for your children. - How to deal with friends and family who disapprove of divorce. - How to find safe friends and churches after a divorce. Can you find happiness after leaving your destructive marriage? Absolutely yes! You can get your life back and flourish more than you thought possible. Are you ready? Then let's go. It's time to be free. This book includes multiple first-person interviews. Explains psychological abuse, gaslighting, the abuse cycle, Christian divorce and remarriage, children and divorce, domestic violence, parental alienation, mental abuse, and biblical reasons for divorce. Includes diagrams such as the Duluth Wheel of Power and Control (the Duluth Model) and the Abuse Cycle, as well as graphs based on Paul Amato's 2003 study analyzing Judith Wallerstein's book, The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce. Includes quotes by Leslie Vernick, Lundy Bancroft, Shannon Thomas, David Instone-Brewer, Natalie Hoffman, LifeWay Research, Kathleen Reay, Gottman Institute, Glenda Riley, Martin Luther, John Calvin, Steven Stosny, Michal Gilad, Leonie Westenberg, Nancy Nason-Clark, Julie Owens, Marg Mowczko, Justin Holcomb, Barna Group, Justin Lehmiller, Alan Hawkins, Brian Willoughby, William Doherty, Brad Wright, Bradford Wilcox, Sheila Gregoire, E Mavis Hetherington, John Kelly, Betsey Stevenson, Justin Wolfers, Norm Wright, Virginia Rutter, Judith Herman, and Bessel van der Kolk. Recommended reading list includes: Henry Cloud, John Townsend Boundaries books, Richard Warshack books.