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Taylor Swift \ (Spanish edition) has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.

Ao trazer a morte da mãe para o centro deste relato, Noemi Jaffe, uma das principais vozes da literatura brasileira, expõe de forma brutal as feridas do luto e o que é possível fazer para vivê-lo. Em fevereiro de 2020, aos 93 anos, falece Lili, sobrevivente do Holocausto, mãe de três filhas e viúva. Sua doença vinha se estendendo há tempos, mas isso não faz com que a dor de sua partida seja menor. A banalidade da causa, "uma infecção nos pés", é confrontada com um sentimento de descrença. Como é possível que aquela que sempre esteve presente não exista mais?

Ich war kein unschuldiges Mädchen. Meine Unschuld war mir schon vor langer Zeit unfreiwillig genommen worden. Vielmehr war ich das, was die Gesellschaft in mir sah: eine Schlampe. Ich war ein Sündenmädchen durch und durch. Wie Rotkäppchen: Vom Wege abgekommen, ließ ich mich mit lüsternen Wölfen ein. Der damals achtunddreißigjährige Henri war einer davon. Er gierte nach Frischfleisch und zahlte gut dafür. Vor seiner Kamera posierte ich nackt und verkaufte meine Freundinnen wie Ware an ihn. Je jünger sie waren, desto höher fiel meine Prämie aus.

Paleolake Flixton is an extinct lake in North Yorkshire. Human occupation of the site dates back thousands of years to prehistoric times. Over the millennia, the vast lake disappeared, turning to wetland and peaty fields. Today all that is left of it is a watermark. Wendy Pratt brings the listener on a pilgrimage around the ghost lake, to locations that have acted as journey markers in her own life.

In this rich, intelligent, and witty memoir, the President and CEO of Essence Ventures—a woman with a defiant intuition who rejects cultural expectations and outside influence—tells how she charted her own destiny, offering inspiration and advice to help everyone on their own journey to becoming everything they were born to be.

All her life, a young girl was told she was pretty, which seemed like a good thing, but the warnings that came along with it when she was around other family members, even those her own age, made that pretty little girl feel unprotected. The warnings also sparked curiosities that sent that little girl on a rollercoaster of a life that has included teenage pregnancy and going to college a year early, successful grades and a diagnosis for her young son that could have changed everything, mental and emotional issues that caused her to struggle and a will to win that helped her to keep climbing higher.

In life, spiritual paths are often as unique as we are. Bringing together the voices of four women mystics walking very different spiritual paths, poet Arundhathi Subramaniam reveals the expansive potential of forging an intimate, personal connection with the divine. Sensitive, insightful, and lyrical, Women Who Wear Only Themselves bathes us in divine love and invites us to connect with all that sparks our spiritual fire.

"Into My Hands" is an intimate and inspiring memoir that delves into the life of a passionate midwife, tracing her path from childhood to her fulfilling career in midwifery. This poignant narrative was born from a transformative moment in the author's early twenties, following a traumatic birth experience with her own daughter. It was then that she resolved to put an end to birth trauma and dedicate her life to supporting women during the sacred journey of childbirth.

This will be the most unusual book you ever listen to, I am sure. I will endeavor to reveal something that you have never observed before. It's profound! You will see that this perspective is from the spirit of one who has spent many sunny days in her gardens. Contained within is a culmination of a lifetime love of working among the flowers, butterflies, and birds. But more Important than that, I will show you an awesome eternal discovery as a result of that hobby.

Signed to a major recording deal at just 12 years old, JoJo catapulted to the top of the pop-and-R&B-infused charts in the mid 2000's. The relatability of her youth and the appeal of her cool-girl mystique earned her millions of fans around the world. JoJo was an undeniable superstar and pop culture fixture, spanning roles in major studio films, omnipresence on Top 40 radio, frequenting magazine covers, and appearing on national TV. Then, out of the blue, everything came to a halt and JoJo seemingly stepped out of the spotlight, leaving many fans to wonder: What happened to JoJo?

In this biography, Ruth Busbee Smith depicts a vivid picture of her upbringing on a family-owned farm in South Carolina in the 1940s and 50s—a lifestyle that is both peaceful and hardworking. From the unique personality traits of her family members, helping on the farm, and more to becoming a "bookworm" at a young age to learning and following God's Word, Smith describes how we can be successful with little resources with lots of love for family, friends, and neighbors. This perspective will enlighten younger generations on how her family conquered challenges many have now forgotten.

Physical weakness coupled with civil unrest in the Ivory Coast had extended a six-month furlough to several years and threatened to derail the Leidenfrosts’ plans to return to their beloved Africa and continue mission work with the Bakwé people. But now they were finally going home to their village…or so they thought. “On top of all this, a subtle grief over the loss of Africa continued to grip my heart. In my dismal state, I felt the clouds part and God’s presence come down to touch His child.

For fans of Aftershocks and How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America, a gripping and deeply honest memoir in essays, this debut collection sets out to answer the universal question of: Why am I like this?

Presented in the impressionistic vein of Ninety-Nine Glimpses of Princess Margaret, I Dream of Joni explores in fifty-three essays, with the author’s trademark wit and verve, the life of the legendary singer-songwriter.

A personal story promising laughs, surprises, tears, and joy, and guaranteed to warm your heart! When a grandmother embarked on a two-week travel adventure to Italy with her eighteen-year-old twin granddaughters, Margie Miklas’s long-awaited dream became a reality. Excited to share her beloved Italia, she hoped to create a special experience they’d treasure for the rest of their lives.

A courageous woman with insatiable curiosity, Elliott shares her compelling story with disarming honesty. Right from the beginning, she draws the listener into her narrative as she threads her way through the turbulent early years of her life, overcoming many daunting challenges along the way. Her guiding star is her search for meaning and purpose, which leads her to some spellbinding adventures, including perilous climbs of daunting peaks, one of which was subsequently named after her.

On a journey to find out if love, trust, and faith in oneself is the key to breaking the generational curses that have plagued her family, Sara’s courageous reflections provide a unique and thought-provoking view on the path to discover inner peace and happiness. In this inspirational memoir, a story of triumph over adversity, Sara’s transformational journey highlights the importance of mind and body healing to help achieve our greatest potential by living our truest self.

Kelly Bishop’s storied career has been defined by landmark achievements, from winning a Tony Award for her turn in the original Broadway cast of A Chorus Line to her memorable performance as Jennifer Grey’s mother in Dirty Dancing, but it is probably her role as matriarch Emily in the modern classic Gilmore Girls that cemented her legacy. Now, Bishop reflects on her remarkable life and looks towards the future, sharing some of her greatest stories and the life lessons she’s learned on her journey.

Kicked out of a cult at seventeen, Patricia Walsh Chadwick started on the bottom rung of the ladder in the world of business and worked her way to the top—breaking through the glass ceiling to become a global partner at Invesco. Patricia grew up in a religious community-turned-cult in the Boston area. At the age of seventeen, she was forced out of her home, leaving behind her entire family, and without access to higher education. From her first job as a receptionist at a brokerage firm, she clawed her way up the ladder—rung by rung—in that bastion of male chauvinism: Wall Street.

Una Marson was a true trailblazer: she made history by becoming the first Black female broadcaster at the BBC and paved the way for Black women and the amplification of Black voices in the media. Despite all this, though, her story has been all but forgotten by history. Marson was a fierce political activist throughout her life, and in this rigorously researched and deeply personal biography, the life and achievements of this extraordinary, complex and multifaceted person will be told in full for the first time.