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Osu: A Coming of Age Novel - An Empowering Book of Self-Acceptance and Resilience by Sensei Sarhn
In the dojo, Olive discovers her empowering strength. Outside, she faces her greatest challenge.Sixteen-year-old Olive has always been an outsider and when her family uproots her from the bustling city to sleepy Buxton, she's sure her life is over. That is, until she stumbles upon a local martial arts, karate school.The dojo becomes Olive's sanctuary, and her natural talent catches everyone's eye—especially Boyan, the enigmatic adopted son of her sensei. As Olive…
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Shades of Yellow: Who better to write about a betrayed woman than a woman betrayed? by Wendy J. Dunn
During her battle with illness, Lucy Ellis found solace in writing a novel about the mysterious death of Amy Robsart, the first wife of Robert Dudley, the man who came close to marrying Elizabeth I. As Lucy delves into Amy’s story, she also navigates the aftermath of her own experience that brought her close to death and the collapse of her marriage.After taking leave from her teaching job to complete her novel, Lucy falls ill again. Fearing she will die before she finishes …
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Zanzibar by Arabella Pascal
A gripping novel of love and slavery of both heart and body. Based in Victorian England and Eastern Africa, it explores the dangers of colonization, family ties and the Dark Continent.Zanzibar. The island of dreams. The island of nightmares. In Victorian England it is considered both: a tropical haven for every dispossessed visionary, every soldier of fortune from Timbuktu to London—until recently—the slave capital of the world. Now Charlotte Earnshaw, the youngest daughter …
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The Journey to Self-Love: Part 1 by Natisha L. Fauntleroy
I was inspired to write The Journey to Self-Love to help others that have struggled with loving themselves. While my mother is, and always has been, an awesome mom, I feel like she did not teach my sister and I self-love. Probably because no one taught her.
My lack of self-love was a factor in me being in some very toxic romantic relationships. Also, my lack of self-love caused some of my friendships to be imbalanced, with me getting the least out of the friendship. However, …
Can I Come HOME Now? Book by Barbara Godin
True Story of Childhood Trauma
Can I Come HOME Now? This bestselling memoir chronicles Barbara Godin's journey of overcoming childhood trauma, abuse, and neglect. It is an inspiring story of resilience and hope, as she reclaims her life and encourages readers to rise above their own challenges.
Yet this is not merely a tale of survival; it is a testament to resilience. Through candid reflections, Barbara unveils the cunning tactics of her abusers while illuminating the pro…
The Cold Winter by Chris A Underwood
The Niagara Falls grid is down.A snowstorm traps the unprepared.A cold winter lies ahead.The Northeast corner of the US goes dark. The rest of the country has power, and desperate travelers jam the roads to get there. They can’t make it. Millions of people are displaced as a massive snowstorm descends.The Vesper family lives in a small town in central Ohio. They’ve prepped, but not enough. They vow to do the right thing for any person in need. The radio promises that everyth…
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How I Found Peace: "A Muslim’s Journey to Inner Peace: Real-Life Reflections, Islamic Wisdom, and Spiritual Healing for the Heart and Soul" by Maladdina
Discover the Peace Your Heart Has Been Searching ForHow I Found Peace is more than just a book—it's a spiritual companion for every Muslim seeking solace, purpose, and a deeper connection with Allah. Through heartfelt reflections, emotional storytelling, and timeless Islamic wisdom, this motivational journey invites you to pause, reflect, and rediscover the tranquility that only faith can bring.From the silence of the grave to the joy of everyday blessings, each chapter …
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My Name Is Emilia del Valle by Isabel Allende
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