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"Being a powerhouse is a choice, a lifestyle, a code of ethics. It takes work, a thick skin, and perseverance. Learn the basics of being a Difficult Bitch, from school to friends to body to life"--
One of the most empowering things you can do as a human being is to figure out who you are, and be that person unapologetically. The authors know sometimes that is easier said then done. They are here to help you be a "difficult bitch" -- an agent of change...
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"Peeling apples for tartes tatin, an Ohio mother wonders how to exist in a world of distraction and fake facts, besieged by a tweet-happy president and trigger-happy neighbors, all of them oblivious to what Dupont has dumped into the rivers and what's happening at the factory farm down the interstate -- not to mention what was done to the land's first inhabitants. A torrent of consciousness, narrated in a single sentence by a woman whose wandering...
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By weaving together her personal story with philosophy, science, art, and literature, the author provides an exploration into aspects of menopause that have rarely been written about, including the changing gender landscape that reduced levels of hormones brings, the actualities of transforming desires, and the realities of prejudice against older women.
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xxvii, 305 pages ; 24 cm
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Draws on research with hundreds of interviewees to identify the pervasive influence of cultural shame, discussing how women can recognize the ways in which shame influences their health and relationships and can be transformed into courage and connectivity.
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255 pages ; 22 cm
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"All beginnings are lovely", a French proverb reminds us, but intimacy is not about this initial "Velcro stage" of relationships. It is only when we stay in relationships over time--whether by necessity or by choice--that our capacity for intimacy is truly put to the test. Nor is the challenge of intimacy limited to the subject of romantic pairings. A primary Love relationship reflects only one opportunity for intimacy in a world this is rich with...
56) My escapee
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165 pages ; 22 cm.
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Delicate and assured, the stories in My escapee illuminate unseen forces in women's lives: the shameful thought, the stifled hope, the subterranean stresses of marriage, friendship, and family. Grappling with lost memories, escaped time, the longing to be loved, and the instinct for autonomy, the stories peer inside their characters' minds to their benign delusions, their triumphs and defeats -- Provided by the publisher.
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xxii, 259 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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"Overwhelmed by the demands of family, work, and multiple responsibilities, many women find themselves feeling scattered, and distracted. In this eye-opening book, co-founder and CEO of the Mindsight Institute, Caroline Welch takes readers on a mindfulness journey to help them de-stress and cultivate inner peace. According to Welch, you do not need countless hours sitting in silence to be more present in your life -- the key is to practice mindfulness...
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"Taking in themes from intergenerational healing to feminism to environmentalism, this personal look and anthropological dig into a stubbornly taboo topic is a timely and brave reframing of everything it means not to be a mom"--
Warrington provides both a personal look and anthropological dig into a stubbornly taboo topic: women who are not mothers, either by design or by circumstance. She takes in themes from intergenerational healing to feminism...
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133 pages ; 19 cm
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The modern world is full of change and upheaval. However, in this inspirational book, Louise Hay reveals that true changes come from within. She points out that when we, as women, are willing to shift our internal ground, we operate on a much more expanded level in life. Louise's goal was to see all women experience self-love, self-worth, self-esteem, and a powerful place in society. You'll see how Louise's penetrating insights from decades ago are...
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335 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
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Advice on how to nurture your best relationships, make your best contribution to the world around you, and take the best care of yourself. It's about loving who you really are--and embracing the challenge to discover your best life ever. Every month O, the Oprah magazine seeks out answers--not just from the most respected experts in America, but also from ordinary women who've accomplished extraordinary things. Whether they're world-class experts...
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