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A poignant memoir about a young girl growing up with the absence of her incarcerated father and her journey to finding her own identity amidst poverty, puberty, and assault. Ashley C. Ford explores the complexities of familial love, and how our origins shape who we are in this powerful coming-of-age story.
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2021-06-01T14:20:19.000ZFollow the journey of Hiram Walker, born into slavery and gifted with a mysterious power he can't remember, as he escapes his plantation home and embarks on a thrilling quest to reunite his family. From grand southern plantations to northern utopic movements, Hiram's journey exposes the horrors of slavery and the bravery of those fighting to end it.
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2020-01-30T00:00:00.000ZRecommended by
Rick KlauThis powerful novel follows Lydia, a bookstore owner in Acapulco, Mexico, as she is forced to flee with her son after her journalist husband publishes an explosive article about the leader of a drug cartel. The two become migrants, riding trains to reach the United States and leave the violence of the drug cartels behind. Along the way, they join countless others also seeking a better life. A gripping, emotional tale of survival and the search for home.
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2020-01-21T00:00:00.000ZUnlock your inner potential and discover inner peace with The Untethered Soul - a #1 New York Times bestseller. Author and spiritual teacher Michael A. Singer takes readers on a transformative journey that explores the source of thoughts and emotions, and provides simple yet profound solutions for releasing limiting beliefs. Through meditation and mindfulness, Singer shows how to live in the present moment and release painful memories that keep us from achieving happiness and self-realization. This book offers a life-changing perspective for anyone looking to let go of mental and emotional limitations, and is now available in a special hardcover gift edition.
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2020-01-15T21:43:36.000ZThis powerful memoir takes readers on a journey through Michelle Obama's life, from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her time as First Lady of the United States. With unflinching honesty, Obama recounts both the triumphs and disappointments of her life, offering insights into her advocacy work for women and girls and her efforts to create a more inclusive White House. Her inspiring story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of staying true to oneself.
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2018-11-12T00:00:00.000ZThis book tells the story of a man who spent thirty years on death row for a crime he didn't commit. Despite his wrongful imprisonment, he finds hope and joy through the power of reading and is ultimately able to transform himself and those around him. With a foreword by a civil rights attorney, this powerful memoir showcases the strength of the human spirit in the face of injustice.
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2018-06-05T00:00:00.000ZThis book follows the story of newlyweds Celestial and Roy, who personify the American Dream in the New South. However, their lives are turned upside down when Roy is wrongly convicted of a crime and sentenced to 12 years in prison. Celestial finds solace in her childhood friend, but as time passes, she struggles to hold onto their love. After five years, Roy's conviction is overturned, and he returns to Atlanta ready to resume their life together. A gripping and emotional tale of love, loss, and the justice system.
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2018-02-06T00:00:00.000ZAn immigrant family strives for a better life in America, when the father lands a job as a chauffeur for a wealthy executive. As they gain opportunities and hope for the future, they begin to uncover troubling secrets and must make an impossible choice when their world is rocked by a financial collapse.
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2017-06-26T00:00:00.000ZRecommended by
Ava DuVernayDiscover the path to true happiness and enlightenment with this inspiring and practical guidebook. Eckhart Tolle's message about living in the present moment is brought to life through clear writing, concrete language, and a supportive voice. Within a chapter, readers will already be experiencing greater consciousness about their thoughts and emotions. This book covers topics such as the source of Chi, enlightened relationships, and creative use of the mind, with markers for reflection and contemplation. The Power of Now is a life-changing read that has the potential to inspire and improve countless lives.
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2016-02-24T09:01:13.000ZOut on a Limb by Shirley MacLaine
Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout
A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
The Seeker's Guide by Elizabeth Lesser
The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo
A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson