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Leah Hoffman-Ross just moved to New York and she wants her new friends to think she's a typical thirteen-year-old. But Leah has a secret: She doesn't have a father; she has a donor. Before Leah was born, her mother went to Lyon's Reproductive Services and picked Donor 730. Now Leah has a stepfather and a little brother, and her mom thinks that they should be all the family Leah needs. Despite her attempts to fit in and be normal, Leah can't help but feel like something is missing. When she finds the link to the Lyon's Sibling Registry, Leah has to see if she has any half siblings. And when she discovers that one of the other kids from Donor 730 is a girl her age, Leah will do anything to meet her -- even if she has to hide it from everybody else. Debut author Courtney Sheinmel puts a contemporary spin on a timeless question in this heartfelt novel about what makes a family.
A vital and triumphant story of perseverance and recovery by one of Canada’s foremost advocates for mental health When Mark Henick was a teenager in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, he was overwhelmed by depression and anxiety that led to a series of increasingly dangerous suicide attempts. One night, he climbed onto a bridge over an overpass and stood in the wind, clinging to a girder. Someone shouted, “Jump, you coward!” Another man, a stranger in a brown coat, talked to him quietly, calmly and with deep empathy. Just as Henick’s feet touched open air, the man in the brown coat encircled his chest and pulled him to safety. This near-death experience changed Henick’s life forever. So-Called Normal is Henick’s memoir about growing up in a broken home and the events that led to that fateful night on the bridge. It is a vivid and personal account of the mental health challenges he experienced in childhood and his subsequent journey toward healing and recovery.
A compellingly inspirational memoir of a young woman confronting the battle of her life with hope, humor, and style.
Nisha Sharma's fan-favorite YA romance gets a Bollywood remake featuring brand new scenes and a timeless sweet love story. Winnie Mehta was never really convinced that Raj was her soul mate, but their love was written in the stars. Literally, a pandit predicted Winnie would find the love of her life before her 18th birthday, and Raj meets all the qualifications. Which is why Winnie is shocked when she returns from her summer at film camp to find her boyfriend of three years hooking up with Jenny Dickens. As a self-proclaimed Bollywood expert, Winnie knows this is not how her perfect ending is scripted. Then there's Dev, a fellow film geek and one of the few people Winnie can count on. Dev is smart and charming, and he challenges Winnie to look beyond her horoscope and find someone she'd pick for herself. But does falling for Dev mean giving up on her prophecy and her chance to live happily ever after? To find her perfect ending, Winnie will need a little bit of help from fate, family, and of course, a Bollywood movie star. An NPR Best Book of the Year 2018 A RITA Winner for Best YA Romance 2019 "A delightful and humorous debut." (Kirkus Review, starred review) "The perfect timepass for both the Bollywood-obsessed and filmi (melodrama) novices." (Teen Vogue)
The word “millennial,” like antecedent “boomer,” evokes crisp images in our collective consciousness, from skinny jeans and side parts to social media and student loans. This collection of columns by Cassie McClure is an insightful window into millennial adulthood and the lessons learned by a generation born for a new millennium.
Can a modern wife be submissive to her husband? In her highly anticipated sequel to My So-Called Life as a Proverbs 31 Wife, author Sara Horn takes on one of the most widely debated subjects for a Christian wife—marital submission. What does biblical submission look like for wives today? And why is submission viewed as such a dirty word by so many women and men in our culture, including Christians? Can a happily married couple live out the biblical model of submission and be the better for it? Horn takes on a one-year experiment to seek answers to these questions and to explore what it means to be submissive as a wife and “helper” to her husband. The answers—and her discoveries—may surprise you. This unique, entertaining, and thought-provoking personal account will challenge women to throw out their preconceived notions of what a submissive wife looks like and seek fresh leading from God for their lives and marriages today.
My So-Called Biblical Life gives fresh perspectives to stories from the Bible, imbuing them with powerful, honest emotion. The editor's translation of biblical passages grounds twelve original narratives, which engage the reader and invite a personal response. Imagine sending away your precious daughter to be a concubine. Suppose your family's survival depended on the sacrifice of your brother's life. Picture Jesus looking you in the eye and telling you to sell everything you own. What would you do? The collected essays in this volume explore these scenarios and more. Readers easily learn about life in biblical times through well-researched stories with supporting footnotes. Questions follow each essay, stimulating individual reflection and group discussion, and making this book a unique resource for classes, book groups, seminars, sermons, retreats, and Bible studies. My So-Called Biblical Life transforms one-dimensional portrayals of Bible characters into vibrant portraits of men, women, and children from antiquity whose struggles and hopes still speak to us today. Three of the contributors to My So-Called Biblical Life are incarcerated; a portion of the royalties from this book are donated to the Exodus Transitional Community (www.etcny.org), which helps people re-enter into society after spending time in prison. Contributors: Aundray Jermaine Archer Lawrence Bartley Evan Cameron Sarah Condon Joseph A. Ebert Clara Garnier-Amouroux Kenyatta Hughes Emily Phillips Lloyd William H. Mohr Richard P. Poirier Emily Sher
After her father is accused of murdering her mother, Tate McCoy is convinced he is innocent and tries to prove her life isn't ruined by spending time with her best friend and pursuing her summer crush, until she discovers the truth.
Author Sara Horn always admired the Proverbs 31 wife, but when she became a busy writer and mother, she deemed this model to be dated and impossible. Or is it? Join Sara as she heads into a one-year domestic experiment and offers full access to see if this biblical model can be embraced by a modern woman—even one who can’t sew. With humility and humor, Sara sets out to pursue the Proverbs 31 characteristics through immersing herself in all things domestic, but when her family's situation changes and she must return to a full-time job, she's forced to look at the Proverbs 31 woman with a whole new viewpoint. Through it all, she and readers discover: what it means to be a godly woman and a wife how investing in family and faith refines priorities as a spouse and a parent how mistakes are opportunities for growth This thought-provoking, surprising, and entertaining personal account will inspire women to try their own experiments in living out God’s purpose for their lives.
From USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Fischetto comes a mystery full of magic, mayhem, and murder! Welcome to Chance, MA, USA—a lucky town filled with secrets, betrayals, murder, and a touch of magic. Make a wish at the coin fountain, pick a four leaf clover, and grab a bite at Fortune Diner, where Sofie Rinaldi just may put a spell on you... Three months ago, Sofie was an ordinary young woman with a love for tacos, iced coffees, and her quirky hometown. But after a strange storm something changes, and she realized she could rhyme a few words together and make a customer's life a little brighter. Too bad she hasn’t a clue what she’s doing. Sofie's luck takes a turn for the worse when, after working one of her spells, the local high school's football coach turns up dead. Murdered. With a knife from Sofie's family diner, which quickly turns her father into the police's number one suspect. As Sofie sets out to clear his name, she can't help and wonder if her spells are somehow responsible. Blackmail texts start circling the town, and her suspect list grows. Find the blackmailer and she'll have the killer. How hard can it be? Harder than it looks. With time running out and a killer on the loose, Sofie is about to find out just how much a few cleverly chosen words can change everything... Note: This title was previously released as a Vella episodic series. What critics are saying about Jennier Fischetto: "If you like your cozy mysteries on the humorous side, then look no further!" ~ Fresh Fiction "Jennifer’s writing style is very entertaining." ~ Kings River Life Magazine "Thank you Jennifer for bringing me back around to the paranormal fun!!!" ~ Cozy Mystery Book Reviews