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Love Across Borders: Passports, Papers, and Romance in a Divided World

With deep empathy, rigorous reporting, and the irresistible perspective of a true romantic, journalist Anna Lekas Miller spotlights couples around the world who confront frustrating immigration systems to be together-as she did to be with her husband. We are told that love conquers all, but what happens when you don't have the right passport? Love Across Borders takes readers through contentious frontiers around the world, from Turkey to Iraq, Syria to Greece, Mexico to the United States, to reveal the wide-spread prejudicial laws intent on dividing us. Lekas Miller tells her own gripping story of meeting Salem Rizk, in Istanbul, where they were both reporting on the Syrian civil war. But when Turkey started cracking down on refugees, Salem, who is Syrian, wasn't allowed to stay there, nor could he safely return to Syria. He was a man without a country. So Lekas Miller had to decide her next move: she had an American passport but deep personal ties to the Middle East, and she knew it was unfair that Salem couldn't travel freely the way she could. More important, she loved him. Over the next few years, as they navigated Salem's asylum claims, the United States' Muslim ban, and labyrinthine regulations in several different countries, Lekas Miller learned about-and naturally bonded with-other people whose spouses had been deported, who found love in refugee camps, whose differing immigration statuses caused complicated power dynamics and financial hardship in their relationships or threatened the wellbeing of their children. Here, offering a uniquely diverse, international, and intimate look at the global immigration crisis, she collects and interweaves these rich love stories with a fascinating look at the history of passports (a shockingly recent institution), the legacy of colonialism, and the discriminatory laws shaping how people move through the world every day. Ultimately, she builds a powerful, moving case for a borderless society-one where she and Salem could move freely to be near family or back to the city that first let them fall in love, and where a border patrol agent can't keep anyone's love story from its happy ending. "A book designed to change minds and hearts. What are we fighting for, after all, if not a world where love can be truly free?" -Sarah Jaffe, author of Work Won't Love You Back and Necessary Trouble

Anna Lekas Miller (Author), Anna Lekas Miller (Narrator)

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THE FRUIT YOU’LL NEVER SEE: A memoir about overcoming shame.

Growing up in Gloucester, Massachusetts, a quaint coastal town with a dark underbelly, Gail Brenner Nastasia learned early on that some people mattered and others didn’t. As the child of a heroin-addicted mother and an aunt who brokered deals with men who liked to have sex with young girls, Gail was sure she didn’t matter. As a result of keeping her secrets and those of her family, she developed a cunning and merciless pill addiction. Despite moving away from Gloucester in her early twenties and becoming an attorney, Gail continued to use drugs while carrying the shame of her childhood. It wasn’t until she began to appreciate the value in her criminally-charged clients, those with whom she shared similar struggles, that she finally recognized her own worth. This new understanding gave her the courage to put down the drugs, fully embrace her history, and stop hiding. A candid look at the things we inherit, THE FRUIT YOU’LL NEVER SEE reminds us of the value intrinsic in every human being and the responsibility we all have to each other and ourselves.

Gail Brenner Nastasia (Author), Gail Brenner Nastasia (Narrator)

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Then There Was You: Captivating true life stories of self-discovery and reinvention

Then There Was You is the eagerly awaited follow-up to Sophie Cachia's bestselling memoir Then There Was Her. In Then There Was Her, Sophie Cachia revealed how falling in love with a woman turned her whole world upside down. Her story inspired thousands of readers to reach out, wanting to share their own journeys of sexual and romantic discovery. Then There Was You is a captivating true life collection of stories told to Sophie about heartbreak, passion, bravery and the healing power of shared experiences. - After 18 years (and two kids) with her male partner, a woman finds her missing puzzle piece following a chance encounter with a beautiful woman at a wedding. - A woman and her husband are house-hunting for a bigger place ... so her boyfriend can move in with them all. - Her first serious relationship was toxic, and emotionally and psychologically abusive - and it ends in tragedy.

Sophie Cachia (Author), Sophie Cachia (Narrator)

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The Wife in the Next Life

I thought about our future and for the second time that day I envisioned a long, happy life together. But when my thoughts focused on the eternities, things got blurry. Could I move forward without all the answers? We finished lunch and carried our dishes to the sink. As I rinsed off my plate, Abel set his dishes on the counter, stood directly behind me, and placed his hands on my hips. I closed my eyes and leaned against him, enjoying the feeling of our bodies pressed together. I knew if I turned around, Abel would kiss me. I rested the back of my head against his chest unsure if I was ready to take that step. You don’t have to do this, I reminded myself. You can marry someone else. Someone who doesn’t have a wife in the next life. *** When Julianna Taylor goes out on a date with Abel Keogh, she’s shocked to discover he’s a recent widower—he’s only twenty-six. As they continue dating, she falls in love, but a relationship with Abel comes with thorny questions about eternal relationships and her place in Abel’s heart. Can she continue without knowing how things will work out? At some point, we all face questions that don’t have easy answers. How we choose to proceed amid doubt and uncertainty can define the rest of our lives. This is Julianna and Abel’s inspirational, true story about their struggle to open their hearts and endure with faith even when the answers aren’t forthcoming.

Abel Keogh, Julianna Keogh (Author), Abel Keogh (Narrator)

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Grand: Becoming My Mother’s Daughter

Brought to you by Penguin. Quick-witted, charismatic and generous; angry, vicious and hurt; in pubs all over Cork City, Noelle McCarthy's mother Carol rages against her life and everything she's lost. As soon as she can, in the early years of the millennium, Noelle runs away. All the way to New Zealand. Yet, the demons of the past give chase and Noelle seems fated to throw away her future, just like her mother. Somehow, she gets out of the hole and makes a new life. But then Carol gets sick, and finally it's time to face the past and everything that's waiting back home. Grand is a dazzlingly honest memoir about becoming a modern woman. 'Desperately funny, hysterically sad, so beautiful and so humane. All of life is in it' Meg Mason ©2023 Noelle McCarthy (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Noelle Mccarthy (Author), Noelle Mccarthy (Narrator)

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Fighting for Survival: My Journey through Boxing Fame, Abuse, Murder, and Resurrection

Boxing legend Christy Martin was a trailblazer in the ring and continues to be an inspiration to female fighters across the globe. She is without a doubt the most important woman in the history of female combat sports. But behind the scenes Martin was in a losing battle, unable to express her true sexual identity and struggling to survive sexual and domestic abuse at the hands of her husband. In Fighting for Survival: My Journey through Boxing Fame, Abuse, Murder, and Resurrection, Christy Martin recounts her harrowing yet inspiring story. Growing up in a small town in West Virginia, Martin felt forced to keep her sexual orientation hidden to please her family and the sports world, eventually agreeing to a sham marriage with coach Jim Martin. While she rose to prominence in the world of boxing, Martin was secretly contending with substance abuse, domestic violence, and an attempted murder by her husband, who left her to die on their bedroom floor. Fighting for Survival reveals how Martin battled back to life from her near-death experience, how she overcame abuse, violence, addiction, and forty years of living in the closet, and how she turned her pain into victory and debasement into triumph. Her story is one of hope and self-belief, an inspiration for anyone struggling to break the chain of abuse or who fears to be open about their sexual orientation. It is more than the story of a boxing champion; it is the story of a survivor.

Christy Martin, Ron Borges (Author), Dion Graham, Nicol Zanzarella (Narrator)

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Kiss Me in the Coral Lounge: Intimate Confessions from a Happy Marriage

Even twenty years into marriage, Helen Ellis's husband still makes her heart pitter patter. The New York Times bestselling author paints a portrait of true romance for our times in these surprising, sexy, and hilariously frank essays about love, marriage, and her last first kiss. 'Ellis is one of our greatest living humorists, in the same league as Sedaris and Irby...A fascinating portrait of middle-aged love." -Ann Napolitano, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Edward Welcome to the Coral Lounge, a room in Helen Ellis's New York City apartment painted such an exuberant shade that a Peeping Tom left a sticky note asking for the color. It is in the Coral Lounge where all the parties happen: A game called "What's in the box?" makes its uproarious debut, the Puzzle Posse pounces on a 500-piece jigsaw of a beheaded priest, and guests don blindfolds for a raucous bridal shower. When the pandemic shuts down the city, the Coral Lounge becomes a place of refuge, where Helen and her husband binge-watch Joan Collins's Dynasty, dote on two spoiled cats, and where Helen discovers that even twenty years into marriage, her husband still makes her heart pitter patter.

Helen Ellis (Author), Helen Ellis (Narrator)

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ACT with Love, Second Edition: Stop Struggling, Reconcile Differences, and Strengthen Your Relations

Picture-perfect storybook romances don't exist in real life. Couples fight. Feelings of love wax and wane through the years. And the stress and tedium of everyday life and work can often drive a wedge between even the most devoted couples. So, how can you reignite passion and intimacy in your relationship, cultivate greater understanding and compassion between yourself and your partner, and bring the joy back to your love life? In this fully revised edition of ACT with Love, therapist and world-renowned ACT expert Russ Harris shows how developing psychological flexibility-the ability to be in the present moment with openness, awareness, and focus, and to take effective action in line with one's values-can help you and your partner strengthen your relationship. Also included is new information on attachment theory, mindfulness and self-compassion techniques, and assertiveness and boundary-setting skills. You'll learn how to: let go of conflict, open up, and live fully in the present; use mindfulness to increase intimacy, connection, and understanding; resolve painful conflicts and reconcile long-standing differences; and act on your values to build a meaningful relationship. If you're looking to increase feelings of intimacy, love, and connection with your partner, this book has everything you need to get started-together.

Russ Harris (Author), Russ Harris (Narrator)

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Letting Go of Your Ex: CBT Skills to Heal the Pain of a Breakup and Overcome Love Addiction

Are you struggling to get over a former lover? Do thoughts of your ex occupy your mind day and night? Are you consumed by anger, sadness, frustration, or unbearable pain that your relationship is over? If so, you're not alone-and you may be going through a love-addicted breakup. For people who struggle with love addiction, breakups can be downright devastating. Yet, there are tools you can use to start healing. Letting Go of Your Ex offers powerful, evidence-based skills grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you manage intense emotions, get unstuck from the past, and start focusing on what makes you happy now. Feeling addicted to your ex can leave you in a constant state of craving and withdrawal. But you can emerge as a stronger, more honest, and authentic version of yourself. This compassionate and practical guide can help you heal your pain, and start enjoying your life again-with or without your ex. You'll learn: - How and why love can function like an addiction - How to change the harmful beliefs that keep you stuck - How childhood experiences affect adult romantic relationships - How to avoid recreating old dynamics in a new relationship

Cortney Soderlind Warren Phd, Cortney Soderlind Warren, Phd (Author), Erin Deward (Narrator)

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ADHD Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids: 4 Books in 1: ADHD Raising an Explosive Child, Kid Confid

Are you raising a child who has specific needs linked to their behavior? Do you want to make sure you are doing everything you can to help them thrive? Raising a child who suffers from ADHD can be tough on any parent. You may experience frustration, a drain on your patience and even lose your temper when you cannot find a solution to help them. But you will still have to find ways to raise your child to become Emotionally Intelligent if you want them to go on and have a successful adult life. There are precise techniques and strategies that you can apply right away to curb the discomforts of ADHD and bring out all the wonderful qualities your child holds within. This book contains several detailed topics that will help you with a wide range of issues, with chapters that examine: - The difference between ADD and ADHD - How to recognize the exact variant of your child's disorder (inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, or a combined form) - How to ensure that ADHD does not lead to other forms of distress such as anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, and nervous tics. - Dealing with behavior problems - Working on social skills - Rewarding good behavior - How to improve the way you communicate with your child - And lots more… Including Children with Attention Deficit Disorder, How to Talk to Kids and Teens, Anger Management for Parents and Positive Parenting Strategies, this book bundle will help you to deal with your own shortcomings, build your child’s confidence and stimulate their Emotional Intelligence in ways you may never have imagined. Click Add to Cart for your copy and get started today!

Lisa Kennedy (Author), Explosive Child Studio, Julie Faber, Montessori Toddler Studio, Self Discipline Studio (Narrator)

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Raising Boys Who Do Better: A Hopeful Guide for a New Generation

We need to have a conversation about boys. There has never been a more important time to consider how we are raising the men of the future. This is an invitation for parents of boys, as well as anyone who cares about the young males in their lives. Parents of daughters, aunts, uncles, grandparents, teachers, community leaders; this is a discussion that we all need to participate in. Whether we are expecting a baby boy, parenting young men, or are simply interested in effecting positive change, many of us are asking how we can raise boys who challenge the status quo and are empowered to stand up for what is right. Confronting toxic masculinity and delving into the hot-button issues affecting boys today, from education to sexism, power to consent, and mental health, Raising Boys Who Do Better looks at bringing up boys in the era of #MeToo and Black Lives Matter. This book is an absolute must-read for those who want to help nurture the boys in their lives to grow up into compassionate, kind, healthy and successful men. © 2023 DK Uju Asika © 2023 DK Audio

Uju Asika (Author), Uju Asika (Narrator)

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Navigating Jealousy Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle

Navigating Jealousy Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: The Jealousy Cure and Jealousy Survival Guide Introducing an audiobook bundle that holds the key to unlocking a happier, more secure life: 'The Jealousy Cure' and 'Jealousy Survival Guide.' Are you tired of the negative impact jealousy has on your well-being and relationships? Do you long for a life free from envy and insecurity? Look no further! This exclusive bundle combines two groundbreaking titles that provide you with the tools and insights to break free from the grip of jealousy and embrace a more fulfilling existence. In 'The Jealousy Cure: A Guide to Overcoming Envy and Insecurity for a Happier Life,' you'll embark on a transformative journey to understand and conquer jealousy at its core. This audiobook offers a compassionate and practical approach to help you identify the root causes of jealousy and provides effective strategies to overcome its destructive effects. But that's not all! In 'Jealousy Survival Guide: Learn Steps on How to Break the Cycle and Stop Jealousy from Ruining Relationships,' you'll dive even deeper into the intricacies of jealousy and its impact on your connections with others. This audiobook equips you with essential steps to break free from the jealousy cycle and establish stronger, more fulfilling relationships. Learn effective communication techniques, build emotional resilience, and foster trust to create a solid foundation of love and security. Whether you struggle with jealousy in romantic relationships, friendships, or even within yourself, this guide will empower you to conquer jealousy and build healthier, more meaningful connections. Break free from the shackles of envy, cultivate healthier relationships, and embark on a journey towards personal growth and fulfillment. Order your copy today and open the door to a more harmonious and fulfilling life.

Angel Nadalin, Nell Raynault (Author), John Hays (Narrator)

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