Author : Jean C. Gordon
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 32,25 MB
Release : 2013-06-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0373878273
Jamie Glasser has two ironclad rules: raise her kids the best way she knows how and--no more military men! The widowed mother of three lost her late husband and her faith in God to the army. She can't avoid former air force lieutenant colonel Eli Payton, the handsome high school guidance counselor who is committed to helping Jamie's rebellious teenage son. Jamie is irresistibly drawn to Eli.
Author : George Hodgman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 41,14 MB
Release : 2015-03-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0698158458
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD “A beautifully crafted memoir, rich with humor and wisdom.” —Will Schwalbe, author of The End of Your Life Book Club “The idea of a cultured gay man leaving New York City to care for his aging mother in Paris, Missouri, is already funny, and George Hodgman reaps that humor with great charm. But then he plunges deep, examining the warm yet fraught relationship between mother and son with profound insight and understanding.” —Alison Bechdel, author of Fun Home When George Hodgman leaves Manhattan for his hometown of Paris, Missouri, he finds himself—an unlikely caretaker and near-lethal cook—in a head-on collision with his aging mother, Betty, a woman of wit and will. Will George lure her into assisted living? When hell freezes over. He can’t bring himself to force her from the home both treasure—the place where his father’s voice lingers, the scene of shared jokes, skirmishes, and, behind the dusty antiques, a rarely acknowledged conflict: Betty, who speaks her mind but cannot quite reveal her heart, has never really accepted the fact that her son is gay. As these two unforgettable characters try to bring their different worlds together, Hodgman reveals the challenges of Betty’s life and his own struggle for self-respect, moving readers from their small town—crumbling but still colorful—to the star-studded corridors of Vanity Fair. Evocative of The End of Your Life Book Club and The Tender Bar, Hodgman’s New York Times bestselling debut is both an indelible portrait of a family and an exquisitely told tale of a prodigal son’s return.
Author : Jamie C. Finn
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 36,4 MB
Release : 2022-02-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 149343442X
There are great rewards that come along with being a foster parent, yet there are also great challenges that can leave you feeling depleted, alone, and discouraged. The many burdens of a foster parent's day--hurting children, struggling biological parents, and a broken system--are only compounded by the many burdens of a foster parent's heart--confusion, anxiety, heartache, anger, and fear. With the compassion and insight of a fellow foster parent, Jamie C. Finn helps you see your struggles through the lens of the gospel, bringing biblical truths to bear on your unique everyday realities. In these short, easy-to-read chapters, you'll find honest, personal stories and practical lessons that provide encouragement and direction from God's Word as you walk the journey of foster parenting.
Author : MK Reed
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 20,20 MB
Release : 2011-08-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1596436018
Oklahoma teen Neal Barton stands up for his favorite fantasy series, The Chronicles of Apathea Ravenchilde, when conservative Christians try to bully the town of Americus into banning it from the public library.
Author : Lillie Vale
Publisher : Swoon Reads
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 50,8 MB
Release : 2019-03-19
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1250192358
Fresh out of high school, Babe Vogel should be thrilled to have the whole summer at her fingertips. She loves living in her lighthouse home in the sleepy Maine beach town of Oar’s Rest and being a barista at the Busy Bean, but she’s totally freaking out about how her life will change when her two best friends go to college in the fall. And when a reckless kiss causes all three of them to break up, she may lose them a lot sooner. On top of that, her ex-girlfriend is back in town, bringing with her a slew of memories, both good and bad. And then there’s Levi Keller, the cute artist who’s spending all his free time at the coffee shop where she works. Levi’s from out of town, and even though Babe knows better than to fall for a tourist who will leave when summer ends, she can’t stop herself from wanting to know him. Can Babe keep her distance, or will she break the one rule she’s always had - to never fall for a summer boy?
Author : Rachel Jonat
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 22,7 MB
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1440597561
The Minimalist Mom isn't a manual for your first year with your new baby. It also isn't a long list of unnecessary things to buy. It's an intentional guide to living with less and enjoying your brand-new life with baby more. By learning how to clear the things you don't need--expensive baby gear, piles of tiny clothes, a new SUV, an overscheduled calendar--you'll be able to simply and joyfully embrace the space, time, money, and peace they leave behind.
Author : Hope Lim
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 25,88 MB
Release : 2022-04-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1536226785
When a young boy and his mother travel overseas to her childhood home in Korea, the town is not as he imagined. Will he be able to see it the way Mommy does? This gentle, contemplative picture book about family origins invites us to ponder the meaning of home. A young boy loves listening to his mother describe the place where she grew up, a world of tall mountains and friends splashing together in the river. Mommy’s stories have let the boy visit her homeland in his thoughts and dreams, and now he’s old enough to travel with her to see it for himself. But when mother and son arrive, the town is not as he imagined. Skyscrapers block the mountains, and crowds hurry past. The boy feels like an outsider—until they visit the river where his mother used to play, and he sees that the spirit and happiness of those days remain. Sensitively pitched to a child’s-eye view, this vivid story honors the immigrant experience and the timeless bond between parent and child, past and present.
Author : Lea Coll
Publisher : Lea Coll
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 20,20 MB
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1736488120
She’s living her dream, his job is to make it come true – but can one renovation change the future? The job was to renovate a bed and breakfast, not to fall head over tool belt for the sexy proprietor and single mom. Juliana Breslin is sassy, witty, determined and has the two most amazing twin daughters. Two girls that have wrapped their way around all my fingers. The only problem is -I don’t do relationships and I don’t like being tied down. My defenses were firmly in place but Juliana and her daughters have scaled the walls and landed firmly in my heart. I’ll do anything for Juliana and her girls, except for being the man in her life. Praise for Crazy for You "Single mom Juliana and sexy contractor Nolan are going to WOW you. Crazy For You is Book 4 of Lea Coll's Annapolis Harbor series and is an incredibly sexy and touching small town, single parent romance. I am a huge fan of this series and have been gobbling them up as they are released. Each one brings you back to Annapolis, where the friendships are strong and the love stories beautiful." - Judy Ann Loves Books "Annapolis Harbor is the must-read Romance series for 2021!" - World of Books 65 "Talk about off the charts chemistry- Lea Coll delivers an awesome romance with Nolan and Juliana that is also so much more! It will melt your freaking heart! Seriously, I am getting goosebumps thinking about how much I adored this book. All in all it is sweet and heartwarming and story that will give you all of the feels!" - GA Books LoverX "WOW. What an incredible read. Nolan and Julianne are great together and add those two adorable little girls and you have the perfect story. I could not put this book down. It is absolutely fantastic." - Goodreads Reviewer "OMG! I think I'm in love. My heart melted with every word written in the wonderful single parent read. Juliana and Nolan are the most beautiful couple and their story is a must read." - Moonshine Book Blog "I'm so in love with Crazy For You! This book owned my heart the entire read. This is a fantastic single parent romance that you do not want to miss." - Goodreads reviewer
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Publisher : Barron's Educational Series
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,46 MB
Release : 2014-03
Category : Mothers and daughters
ISBN : 9780764166716
This little scrapbook will make a wonderful gift for a beloved mother. Inside, children can fill in facts about their mom along with notes about the fun things they do together. There are places for photos, spots for drawing, and lots of room for kids to express all the reasons they love mom so much.
Author : Edan Lepucki
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 32,61 MB
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1683358872
Who was your mother before she was a mother? Essays and photos from Brit Bennett, Jennifer Egan, Danzy Senna, Laura Lippman, Jia Tolentino, and many more. In this remarkable collection, New York Times–bestselling novelist Edan Lepucki gathers more than sixty original essays and favorite photographs to explore this question. The daughters in Mothers Before are writers and poets, artists and teachers, and the images and stories they share reveal the lives of women in ways that are vulnerable and true, sometimes funny, sometimes sad, and always moving. Contributors include: Brit Bennett * Jennine Capó Crucet * Jennifer Egan * Angela Garbes * Annabeth Gish * Alison Roman * Lisa See * Danzy Senna * Dana Spiotta * Lan Samantha Chang * Laura Lippman * Jia Tolentino * Tiffany Nguyen * Charmaine Craig * Maya Ramakrishnan * Eirene Donohue * and many others
