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Satisfaction Guaranteed: From the One You Can Count On
by Bill RitchieYou Want It? You Got It! Seeking satisfaction? Perhaps a little more money, a new car, a different job, less weight, or a place at the beach? Something that would make everything right with your world? Thank God that your ticket to satisfaction isn't the attainment of whatever's posted on your refrigerator. "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness," Jesus said, "for they shall be satisfied" (Matthew 5:6). The means to incredible, abundant fulfillment comes through the unexpected catalyst known as godly character. In Satisfaction Guaranteed, Bill Ritchie guides you on a fulfilling pursuit of the character of Jesus. A one-of-a-kind assessment tool, available both in the book and online, helps you celebrate your progress! Can't Get No Satisfaction? Everything on your "must have" list is checked off. But-help!-now it's filling up again! Why does fulfillment seem so slippery? Why can't you get a lasting grip on it? The secret to satisfaction is really no secret at all. It's just completely contrary to everything you hear. "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness," Jesus says, "for they shall be satisfied." But what about that new car, house, computer, outfit, girlfriend, vacation? Inside the pages of this book, you will find the answer. With a refreshing outlook on the satisfaction that has eluded you, Bill Ritchie will help you: Identify the character qualities that make it happen Cultivate these qualities in your life Gauge your progress in realizing your heart's desires Every person on the planet has been designed for satisfaction. There is a way to find and keep it. Guaranteed. "More than ever, people are searching for purpose and meaning in their lives. Bill is biblical yet culturally connected, and his book is just what the doctor ordered for anyone who wants to satisfy the deepest longing in their heart." Greg Laurie Senior pastor, Harvest Christian Fellowship "Bill Ritchie's book offers biblical proof that satisfaction in life is attainable through an easily understood approach. Thanks, Bill. " Del Harris Assistant coach, Dallas Mavericks. "I've seen too many Christians who don't know what it means to live the abundant, satisfying life that Jesus promised us. But Bill Ritchie does. I'm thrilled that Christians will use his book to draw near to God's heart and develop God's character in their lives. " Luis Palau Evangelist, broadcaster, and author of High Definition Life "Bill Ritchie brings us perhaps the greatest truth of our time. Satisfaction is from God-and it's guaranteed. " Karen Kingsbury Bestselling author of One Tuesday Morning "Satisfaction found! This book lives up to its promise. But don't take my word for it-read it!" Dr. Wayne Cordeiro Senior Pastor, New Hope Christian Fellowship O'ahu "This book will help you walk the path that pays off both now and for eternity. " Randy Alcorn Bestselling author of The Treasure Principle and Heaven Story Behind the Book "When studying godly character I realized two things. First, I knew more about my cholesterol than I did my character. What are the qualities of godly character, and how am I developing them in my life? Second, although our nation is putting millions of dollars into character education in schools, we aren't seeing positive results. How can that be changed?
Satisfaction: The Art of the Female Orgasm
by Kim Cattrall Mark Levinson Fritz DruryThe sexiest star of the highest-rated comedy on cable Sex in the City puts jokes aside, and explains the secret to pleasing a woman in bed. Kim and her husband have put together an artfully and elegantly designed, very explicit how-to sex book, based on feedback from the show, and their own experience, meant to help couples achieve one goal--the female orgasm.
Satisfaction: The Science of Finding True Fulfillment
by Gregory BernsWhat can an ultramarathoner, an Icelandic priest, and a couple in an S&M relationship teach us about satisfaction?
Satisfied: Finding Hope, Joy, and Contentment Right Where You Are
by Alyssa Joy BethkeStop focusing on what you lack and start feeling grateful and satisfied with what you have! Touching on topics like fear, worry, dissatisfaction, anxiety, and body image, Alyssa Bethke walks you through issues that rob you of your joy and helps you recognize them for what they are: distractions. With all of its expectations and contradictions, this world can take a major toll on us. Be skinny, but not too skinny. Work and hustle but stay home and be a good mom. Be wild and free while tidy and pure. Love your husband but be independent. In Satisfied, Alyssa Bethke shares a compelling collection of relatable essays that will help you embrace and cultivate beauty in your life. Along with healthy recipes and cozy home images, Satisfied will provide you with the knowledge that you are not alone in your fight to be fulfilled. Alyssa shows you the ways in which you are enough—not only for those around you, but for yourself.
Saturday Night, Sunday Morning: Staying True to Myself from the Pews to the Stage
by PJ MortonGrammy-winning singer-songwriter, keyboardist for the mega pop band Maroon 5, and founder of Morton Records, PJ Morton details the inspiring journey that led to his unique sound and urges readers to follow their own dreams. The son of pastors and gospel artists, PJ Morton grew up singing gospel music in church. As he was drawn to R&B and pop, PJ experimented in combining genres to create his own sound that record labels struggled to categorize. Despite the pressure to conform, he defied expectations and risked launching his own label, Morton Records, leading to twenty Grammy nominations and awards. PJ Morton is the rare artist who has straddled the tensions of life, whether in music or faith expressions, or in racial and cultural identities, while staying true to his New Orleans and Christian roots. Saturday Night, Sunday Morning captures his powerful journey of combining his two worlds, showing readers how to overcome obstacles as they seek their own dreams.
Saturdays with Billy: My Friendship with Billy Graham
by Donald J. WiltonDiscover a beautiful friendship between Billy Graham and his friend and pastor, Don Wilton. This heartfelt book looks behind the scenes of Graham's life, which continues to inspire us in our own spiritual journeys.Most Saturdays for 15 years, Don drove the long road to meet with Billy at his home in Montreat, North Carolina. There the two friends spent hours talking about family, politics, sports, and their spiritual lives.Now, in Saturdays with Billy, Don shares:More than 20 heartwarming stories of his times with his friend, illuminating the qualities in Billy's character that were true to the end and revealing the heart of the man whose light still shinesA quote from Billy before each chapter, as well as photography throughoutJust as Billy's words changed Don's life, they have the power to change ours--a testament to a man who leaned on God's grace into eternity.
Saturn Returns: Your cosmic coming of age
by Caggie Dunlop'Comforting, wise and so empowering.' Kirsty Gallagher, author of bestseller Lunar Living'A beautiful, vulnerable and cosmic journey through Caggie's life, lessons and love.' Steven Bartlett, author of Happy Sexy MillionaireWhat if there was a simple explanation for the turbulence and challenges of your twenties? What if every obstacle you faced, whether in love, your career or in your own relationship to your self, had a greater purpose all along?In Saturn Returns, Caggie Dunlop and astrologer Noura Bourni, unpack the astrological phenomenon that holds the answers to these all-important questions.Your Saturn Return occurs in your late twenties as the planet Saturn re-enters the position it was in when you were born. This transit is considered an essential time of reckoning and renewal, and an opportunity to step into your higher self. For Caggie Dunlop this period of her life was transformative: she realised that the shifts and redirections she experienced were not failures or losses, but part of a necessary initiation into adulthood.Inspired by her hugely popular podcast, Saturn Returns helps you to see the meaning in the madness of your twenties. Through personal stories, expert advice, and reassuring exercises, Caggie empowers readers to embrace their own spiritual journey. With chapters on relationships, self-worth and finding hope in the darkness, this is a book about welcoming change in all its forms and learning to love and accept yourself along the way.
Saturn Returns: Your cosmic coming of age
by Caggie Dunlop'Comforting, wise and so empowering.' Kirsty Gallagher, author of bestseller Lunar Living'A beautiful, vulnerable and cosmic journey through Caggie's life, lessons and love.' Steven Bartlett, author of Happy Sexy MillionaireWhat if there was a simple explanation for the turbulence and challenges of your twenties? What if every obstacle you faced, whether in love, your career or in your own relationship to your self, had a greater purpose all along?In Saturn Returns, Caggie Dunlop and astrologer Noura Bourni, unpack the astrological phenomenon that holds the answers to these all-important questions.Your Saturn Return occurs in your late twenties as the planet Saturn re-enters the position it was in when you were born. This transit is considered an essential time of reckoning and renewal, and an opportunity to step into your higher self. For Caggie Dunlop this period of her life was transformative: she realised that the shifts and redirections she experienced were not failures or losses, but part of a necessary initiation into adulthood.Inspired by her hugely popular podcast, Saturn Returns helps you to see the meaning in the madness of your twenties. Through personal stories, expert advice, and reassuring exercises, Caggie empowers readers to embrace their own spiritual journey. With chapters on relationships, self-worth and finding hope in the darkness, this is a book about welcoming change in all its forms and learning to love and accept yourself along the way.
Satya Asatya Na Rahasyo: સત્ય અસત્યના રહસ્યો
by Dada Bhagwanઘણા લોકો શું સાચું છે અને શું નથી, શું ખરું છે અને શું ખોટું છે તે સમજવા મથે છે. શું ખરું છે અને શું ખોટું છે એનો ફરક સમજવામાં સતત મુંઝવણ થાય છે. પરમ પૂજ્ય દાદાશ્રી, જ્ઞાની પુરુષના કહેવા પ્રમાણે સંસારમાં ત્રણ જાતના સત્ય છે. એક ત્રિકાળ સત્ય બીજું રીલેટીવ સત્ય અને ત્રીજું અસત્ય. આ પુસ્તકમાં, પરમ પૂજ્ય દાદાશ્રીએ ત્રિકાળ સત્ય અને રીલેટીવ સત્યના અર્થની ચર્ચા કરી છે. ત્રિકાળ સત્ય, જેનો ક્યારેય નાશ થતો નથી; તે અનંત છે. તે આત્મા માટે છે. તમે શુદ્ધાત્મા છો તેનું ભાન થવું તે ત્રિકાળ સત્ય (સત્) છે. આ અંતિમ સત્ય છે. રીલેટીવ સત્ય એ લોકોનું માનેલું કે ઠરાવેલું સત્ય છે; જે એક વ્યક્તિના દ્રષ્ટિકોણથી સત્ય છે તે બીજી વ્યક્તિના દ્રષ્ટિકોણથી સત્ય ન પણ હોય. રીલેટીવ સત્ય વ્યક્તિએ, વ્યક્તિએ બદલાઈ શકે. રીલેટીવ સત્ય એ રીલેટીવ જગત માં પ્રગતિ કરવા માટે મદદ કરી શકે, પરંતુ રીયલ પ્રગતિ માટે પરમ સત્ય જરૂરી છે. આ પુસ્તકમાં પરમ પૂજ્ય દાદાશ્રીના પરમ અને રીલેટીવ સત્યના સત્સંગો વાંચો અને સત્ય, અસત્ય અને સત્ નાં સ્વરૂપ વિષેની તમારી મુંઝવણ દૂર કરો. આવી સમજણ મુક્તિના પંથે આગળ વધવામાં મદદ કરશે.
Satya-Asatyache rahasy: सत्य-असत्याचे रहस्य
by Dada Bhagwanबरेच लोक सत्य काय आहे आणि असत्य काय आहे हे जाणून घेण्यासाठी आयुष्यभर संघर्ष करत असतात. काही गोष्टी, काही लोकांसाठी सत्य मानल्या जातात तर काही लोक त्याचा तिरस्कार करतात. अशा दुविधेमुळे लोकांना प्रश्न पडतो की शेवटी सत्य कशास म्हणावे आणि असत्य कशास म्हणावे? आत्मज्ञानी परम पूज्य दादा भगवान आपल्याला सत्, सत्य आणि असत्य या तीन्ही शब्दांचे भेद समजावतात. ते सांगतात की, सत्म्हणजे शाश्वत तत्त्व, जसे की आपला आत्मा, की जो एक परम सत्य आहे आणि त्यास बदलणे संभव नाही. आपण शाक्षात आत्मस्वरुप आहोत आणि हिच आपली खरी ओळख आहे, यास दादाश्रींनी सत्म्हटले आहे. व्यवहार सत्य म्हणजे रिलेटिव्हमध्ये दिसणारे सत्य की जे लोकांच्या मान्यतेमुळे निर्माण झाले आहे आणि म्हणूनच ते लोकांच्या आपापल्या दृष्टीकोनाच्या आधारे वेगवेगळे असते. सत्य आणि असत्य तर आपल्या माया आणि मान्यतांमुळेच उभे होत असतात आणि ती एक सापेक्ष संकल्पनाच आहे, ज्याचा काही आधार नसतो. सत्, सत्य आणि असत्याचे गूढ रहस्य जाणून घेण्यासाठी हे पुस्तक अवश्य वाचा आणि आपल्या भ्रामक मान्यतांपासून मुक्त व्हा.
Sauna: The Power of Deep Heat
by Emma O'Kelly'This beautiful and timely book will appeal to anyone looking to deepen their experience, with or without the added joy of a cold swim.' Kate Rew, author of The Outdoor Swimmers' Handbook'An essential guide to a movement reborn, blending modernity and tradition, design and wellness, community and nature.' Sarah Douglas, editor in chief, Wallpaper magazineThere is a new wave of sauna culture spreading throughout the UK and beyond. Saunas are being built in unique settings providing tech-free spaces in which to gather, share stories and enjoy nature. The tradition has a rich history, filled with rituals that encourage us to soak up the mental and physical health benefits of deep heat.This book honours the old, embraces the new, and plunges headlong into the transformative power of steam.'Smartly written and beautifully illustrated ... a celebration of a cultural resurgence and a reminder of the power of connecting with nature and something larger than ourselves.' Mikkel Aaland, author of Sweat
Savad Raha Jagaruk Vha!: सावध रहा, जागरूक व्हा!
by Reserve Bank Of Indiaगेल्या काही वर्षांत, डिजीटल माध्यमांचा वापर करून पैसे देवाण घेवाण करण्याचे प्रमाण वाढले आहे. यामुळे ग्राहकांच्या सोयीसुविधेत तर भर पडली आहेच, शिवाय आर्थिक समावेशनाचे राष्ट्रीय उद्दीष्ट गाठण्यातही मोठा हातभार लागला आहे. परंतु आर्थिक व्यवहारांत सुलभता येण्याबरोबरच यामार्फत होणाऱ्या फसवणुकीच्या घटनांमध्ये देखील वाढ होत आहे. सर्वसामान्य, भोळ्या-भाबड्या नागरिकांनी मोठ्या स्वकष्टाने कमावलेले पैसे लुबाडण्यासाठी आर्थिक गुन्हेगारांकडून नवनवीन मार्गांचा अवलंब केला जात आहे. या गुन्हेगारांकडून मुख्यत: सध्याच्या तंत्रज्ञानाभिमुख आर्थिक व्यवहारांच्या जगाशी नव्यानेच ओळख होत असलेल्या व्यक्तींना लक्ष्य केले जाते. अशा या आर्थिक व्यवहारांसाठी नव्यानेच डिजिटल माध्यमे वापरणाऱ्या नवख्या ग्राहकांना केंद्रस्थानी ठेऊन या पुस्तिकेची रचना करण्यात आली असून यासंदर्भात जास्तीत जास्त व्यावहारिक पद्धतीने मार्गदर्शन करण्याचा प्रयत्न याद्वारे करण्यात आला आहे.
Savadhan Rahen Jagaruk Bane!: सावधान रहें, जागरूक बने
by Reserve Bank of Indiaपिछले कुछ वर्षों में, पैसे के आदान-प्रदान के लिए डिजिटल मीडिया का उपयोग बढ़ा है। इससे न केवल उपभोक्ता सुविधा में वृद्धि हुई है, बल्कि वित्तीय समावेशन के राष्ट्रीय लक्ष्य को प्राप्त करने में भी योगदान मिला है। लेकिन वित्तीय लेनदेन के आगमन के साथ, धोखाधड़ी की घटनाएं बढ़ रही हैं। आम, भोले-भाले नागरिकों की मेहनत की कमाई को चुराने के लिए आर्थिक अपराधी नए-नए तरीके अपना रहे हैं. ये अपराधी मुख्य रूप से ऐसे व्यक्तियों को लक्षित करते हैं जो प्रौद्योगिकी-उन्मुख वित्तीय लेनदेन की दुनिया में नए हैं। पुस्तिका को ऐसे वित्तीय लेनदेन के लिए डिजिटल मीडिया का उपयोग करने वाले नए ग्राहकों का मार्गदर्शन करने और अधिक व्यावहारिक तरीके से मार्गदर्शन प्रदान करने के लिए डिज़ाइन किया गया है।
Savage Love from A to Z: Advice on Sex and Relationships, Dating and Mating, Exes and Extras
by Dan SavageAmerica's premier sex advice columnist takes on edgier-than-ever sex-positive topics with his signature candor in his first illustrated collection of adults-only essays, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the Savage Love column. Dan Savage has been talking frankly about sex and relationships for 30 years, and has built an international following thanks to his sex-positive Savage Love column and podcast. To celebrate this milestone comes Savage Love from A to Z, an illustrated collection of 26 never-before-published essays that provides a thoughtful, frank dive into Savage's trademark phrases and philosophies. This hardcover book is for anyone who's had sex, is currently having sex, or hopes to have sex!Essays cover a variety of topics: • B Is for Boredom • F Is for Fuck First • G Is for GGG (Good Giving Game) • M Is for MonogamishWhether he's talking about issues like compatibility or specific sex acts, you can be sure he's giving it to you straight. Short excerpts from his classic columns kick off each essay and cheeky illustrations by his longtime collaborator Joe Newton complement the topic at hand. Savage has moved the needle toward a more open discourse around sex, relationships, and intimacy, and this book will both inspire and inform his legions of fans. An ideal stocking stuffer!
Savage Sales Secrets: 29 Proven Strategies for Profitable Sales
by Steve SavageMake those big sales numbers all day, every day with the help of this fast, easy-to-use guide by a man who knows how to close. In Savage Sales Secrets, master salesperson and coach Steve Savage teaches you how to get high productivity without high pressure, and how to soft sell with a soft approach, soft presentation and soft close. He also shows you how to build a great sales force by drawing out the &“inner fury&” in each person. Each lesson is fully explained and detailed step by step, with different scenarios illustrating each lesson in action. You will also learn how to . . . Motivate with praise, not punishmentDevelop master salespeople no matter what their education, background, gender or ageSell more by talking lessMake the right presentation so the close is automaticClose large groups through sincerity and honestyand much more! If you want to revolutionize your sales force, reinvigorate your own sales skills, and hit your sales targets and beyond, this is the must-read primer for you!
Save Me from Myself: How I Found God, Quit Korn, Kicked Drugs, and Lived to Tell My Story
by Brian WelchThe former Korn guitarist’s “compelling” story of an out-of-control life, a devastating drug addiction, and a miraculous redemption through Jesus Christ(Entertainment Weekly).In February 2005, more than ten thousand people in Bakersfield, California, watched as Brian “Head” Welch—the former lead guitarist of the controversial rock band Korn—was saved by Jesus Christ. The event set off a media frenzy as observers from around the world sought to understand what led this rock star out of the darkness and into the light.Now, in this courageous memoir, Head talks for the first time about his shocking embrace of God and the tumultuous decade that led him into the arms of Jesus Christ. Offering a backstage pass to his time with Korn, Head tells the inside story of his years in the band and explains how his lifestyle resulted in an all-consuming addiction to methamphetamines. Writing openly about the tour bus mayhem of Ozzfest and the Family Values tour, he provides a candid look at how the routine of recording, traveling, and partying placed him in a cycle of addiction that he could not break on his own.Head details his struggles with the drug that ultimately led him to seek a higher power. Despite his numerous attempts to free himself from meth, nothing—not even the birth of his daughter—could spur him to kick it for good. Here Head addresses how, with the help of God, he emerged from his dangerous addiction and found a path that was not only right for his daughter, it was right for him.Discussing the chaotic end to his time in Korn and how his newfound faith has influenced his relationship with his daughter, his life, and his music, Head describes a rock and roll journey unlike any other, and reveals how his moments of doubt and his hardships have only deepened his faith.“Not your typical testimony account . . . surprisingly engrossing.” —CCM Magazine“[A] tale of how religion can save a lost soul . . . the book explains, without becoming preachy, how Welch gave up rock stardom for a Christian lifestyle.” —Library JournalIncludes photographs
Save Your Sight!: Natural Ways to Prevent and Reverse Macular Degeneration
by Michael R. Rose Marc R. RoseMacular degeneration, an affliction of progressive vision loss, is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. This remarkable volume shows how diet, nutritional supplements, exercise and certain lifestyle choices can halt, reverse, or even prevent the onslaught of this devastating disease.
Saved By The Angels
by Glennyce S. EckersleySaved by the Angels gives warm and uplifting true stories of the extraordinary things that can happen to people (or their friends and relatives) if they have a near-death experience. This might include seeing the Angel of Death, having clairvoyant dreams, being aware of special fragrances, strange symbols and coincidences. Glennyce Eckersley, author of the hugely successful An Angel At My Shoulder, has collected many true stories of how angels can affect people's day-to-day lives. As more of us search for greater spiritual fulfilment, they give us hope that we live, not in a purely chaotic world, but in one of harmony, meaning and order.
Saved by Cake: Over 80 Ways To Bake Yourself Happy
by Marian KeyesBeloved novelist Marian Keyes tackles the kitchen with a new cookbook featuring desserts that are both simple and delicious, with step-by-step instructions and stunning photography.&“To be perfectly blunt about it, my choice sometimes is: I can kill myself, or I can make a dozen cupcakes. Right so, I&’ll do the cupcakes and I can kill myself tomorrow.&” In Saved by Cake, Marian Keyes gives a candid account of her recent battle with depression and her discovery that learning to bake was exactly what she needed to regain her joie de vivre. A complete novice in the kitchen, Marian decided to bake a cake for a friend. From the moment she began measuring, she realized that baking was the best way for her to get through each day. Refreshingly honest and wickedly funny, Saved by Cake shines with Keyes&’ inimitable charm and is chockfull of sound advice. Written in Marian&’s signature style, her take on baking is honest, witty, extremely accessible and full of fun. Her simple and delicious recipes—from Consistently Reliable Cupcakes to Fridge-set Honeycomb Cheesecake—are guaranteed to tempt even the most jaded palate.
Saved by a Song: The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting
by Mary Gauthier"A handbook for compassion... a Must-Read Music Book.”—Rolling Stone Country"Generous and big-hearted, Gauthier has stories to tell and worthwhile advice to share." —Wally Lamb, author of I Know This Much Is True"Gauthier has an uncanny ability to combine songwriting craft with a seeker’s vulnerability and a sage’s wisdom.” —Amy Ray, Indigo GirlsFrom the Grammy nominated folk singer and songwriter, an inspiring exploration of creativity and the redemptive power of song Mary Gauthier was twelve years old when she was given her Aunt Jenny’s old guitar and taught herself to play with a Mel Bay basic guitar workbook. Music offered her a window to a world where others felt the way she did. Songs became lifelines to her, and she longed to write her own, one day. Then, for a decade, while struggling with addiction, Gauthier put her dream away and her call to songwriting faded. It wasn’t until she got sober and went to an open mic with a friend did she realize that she not only still wanted to write songs, she needed to. Today, Gauthier is a decorated musical artist, with numerous awards and recognition for her songwriting, including a Grammy nomination. In Saved by a Song, Mary Gauthier pulls the curtain back on the artistry of songwriting. Part memoir, part philosophy of art, part nuts and bolts of songwriting, her book celebrates the redemptive power of song to inspire and bring seemingly different kinds of people together.
Saved by the Light
by Dannion Brinkley Paul PerryThe Classic That Changed Our Perception of the Afterlife In 1975, Dannion Brinkley was struck and killed by lightning. When he awoke twenty-eight minutes later in a morgue, everything was different. He had visited the afterlife, met thirteen angels, and been given 117 revelations about the future. In the years since, one hundred of the revelations have already come true. In Saved by the Light, now available in trade paperback for the first time, Brinkley shares his incredible story, revealing the truth about the afterlife and providing guidance from beyond about how we should live today.
Saved from Success: How God Can Free You from Culture’s Distortion of Family, Work, and the Good Life
by Dale PartridgeWhat if the world's view of success is God's definition of failure? What if your beliefs about marriage, children, career, or money aren't based on God's values, but on those of a broken culture? When Dale Partridge's outwardly perfect life, marriage, and family were crumbling on the inside, he began questioning if culture's definition of success was something to seek after or be saved from. What he found challenged everything he believed about "the good life" and equipped him to rebuild an even better life based on God's timeless design. Filled with scripture and practical application, Saved from Success is the book millions of burned-out and bedraggled Christians have been waiting for.
Saved: How I quit worrying about money and became the richest guy in the world
by Ben HewittWhen Ben Hewitt met Erik Gillard, he was amazed. Here was a real-life rebel living happily and comfortably in small-town Vermont on less than $10,000 per year. Gillard's no bum. He has a job, a girlfriend, good friends, and strong ties to the community. But how he lives his life—and why—launches Hewitt on a quest to understand the true role of money and mindless consumerism in our lives. By meeting and befriending people like Erik Gillard, Hewitt realized that their happiness was real. What was he—and the rest of a deeply unhappy population—missing?Saved is the humorous, surprising, and ultimately life-changing result of Hewitt's quest, a narrative that challenges everything we know about the meaning of money. Hewitt uses his sharp eye for story, exhaustive reporting, and his own experience living below his means to bring what he learned into an even larger context. How does money really work? How can a bankrupt society move forward? The answers are not what you think, and Hewitt has written an important book for our times.
Saving Bobby: Heroes and Heroin in One Small Community
by Renee HodgesWhen Renee Hodges invited her nephew, Bobby, to come stay with her for a few weeks so he could visit a doctor about his back pain, she knew he was recovering from an addiction to prescription painkillers. She believed that if he could address his back problems, he would have a better chance of staying clean—but she had no idea what a roller coaster ride she was getting on. Unlike other books about addiction, Saving Bobby begins after rehab is over. Told in part through journal entries, e-mails, and personal recollections, this raw, honest, deeply moving memoir—begun to keep the family accountable—describes the sixteen months that Hodges, her husband, and their community struggled alongside Bobby as he attempted to successfully re-enter the day-to-day world. Using a holistic and open approach, the shame and stigma associated with addiction was lessened—and ultimately, Bobby learned he had to save himself. A gripping and heartrending story of survival, Saving Bobby is an essential, timely read for those concerned about America&’s most pressing epidemic.
Saving Ellen: A Memoir of Hope and Recovery
by Maura CaseyA coming-of-age memoir that follows a large, working-class Irish family as it plunges into chaos in the wake of a terminal diagnosis—and the author's own hidden struggle to endure when her sister's disease becomes the dark star around which they all revolve. Financial privation and her father&’s drunken scenes formed the backdrop to Maura Casey's childhood, but her sister Ellen&’s years-long struggle with kidney disease consumed her whole family. Determined to see Ellen live to adulthood, her mother fought medical advice to donate a kidney at a time when organ transplants were medical miracles. She concealed the true impact of that decision, which would affect the family for years to come. Set in Buffalo amidst the tumult of the 1960s and 70s, Saving Ellen traces the author's recovery from alcoholism and sexual assault and tells of her irrepressible older sister Ellen, who fought to claim her dream of becoming an athlete; her smart, feminist mother, whose World War II Army service prepared her to manage her own platoon of six children; and her adulterous, alcoholic father who, at the end, was haunted by his shortcomings and regrets. Despite the hard truths of her childhood, Saving Ellen is ultimately a story of humor at unexpected moments as well as the grace of reconciliation and gratitude.Saving Ellen will appeal to those who have endured the stress of caring for a chronically ill family member, with all the fraught choices that entails. Readers who have experienced the unique insanity of living in a large alcoholic family will recognize the mix of madness and humor that forms the foundation of daily life. Casey's story has parallels to Monica Wood&’s When We Were the Kennedys, which details the struggle her family began when her father died of a heart attack, and Jeannette Walls&’ The Glass Castle, with its tale of family dysfunction and siblings trying to help one another cope in a dilapidated house with an unstable father.