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Around the House and in the Garden: A Memoir of Heartbreak, Healing, and Home Improvement
by Dominique BrowningWhen divorce tore Browning's home and heart apart, she began seeing with a new perspective. This is her therapeutic journey: she had taken care of the garden, now it would care for her.
Ordinary Heroes
by Scott TurowFROM THE PUBLISHER "Stewart knew his father had served in World War II. But when, after his father's death, he discovers a packet of wartime letters to a former fiancee and learns of his father's court-martial and imprisonment. he is plunged into the mystery of his family's secret history and is driven to uncover the truth about this enigmatic, distant man who always refused to talk about his war." "As he pieces together his father's past through military archives, letters, and, finally, notes from a memoir his father wrote in prison, secretly preserved by the officer who defended him, Stewart starts to assemble a dramatic and baffling chain of events. He learns how Dubin, a JAG lawyer attached to Patron's Third Army and eager for combat experience, got more than he bargained for when he was ordered to arrest Robert Martin, a wayward OSS officer who, despite his spectacular bravery with the French Resistance, appeared to be acting on orders other than his commander's." "In pursuit of Martin, Dubin and his sergeant had parachuted into Bastogne just as the Battle of the Bulge reached its apex. Pressed into the leadership of a desperately depleted rifle company, the men were forced to abandon their quest for Martin and his fiery, maddeningly elusive comrade, Gita Lodz, as they fought for their lives through the ferocious winter battle that would determine Europe's fate." Reconstructing the terrible events and agonizing choices his father faced on the battlefield, in the courtroom, and in love, Stewart gains a closer understanding of his past, of his father's character, and of the brutal nature of war itself.
I Want a Baby, He Doesn't: How Both Partners Can Make the Right Decision at the Right Time
by Donna J. Wade Liberty KovacsWhat does a couple do when one partner wants a child and the other partner does not? This is a guide for couples who face that challenge.
Self Esteem
by Patrick Fanning Matthew MckayA useful book for understanding and practicing cognitive approaches to the improvement of self-esteem. Contains information and cognitive behavioral activities to help build self-esteem.
Child Life in Colonial Days
by Alice Morse EarleOriginally published in 1899, this book is a social history of the life of children in colonial America. The author conducted extensive research, examining letters and diaries, church and court records, newspapers, early textbooks, and objects such as toys and household implements to gather information about child-rearing practices before the Revolution. Topics include schooling, religious training, discipline, work, games and pastimes, and folkways pertaining to flowers. The 1993 introduction helps to put this work in context.
Black, White and Jewish: Autobiography of a Shifting Self
by Rebecca WalkerBlack, White, and Jewish is the story of a child's unique struggle for identity and home when nothing in her world told her who she was or where she belonged. Poetic reflections on memory, time, and identity punctuate this gritty exploration of race and sexuality.
Pig Tale
by Verlyn FliegerMokie is a foundling raised by her village who runs away to seek her heritage in this fantasy
A Place to Begin Working with Parents on Issues of Diversity
by Dora Pulido-Tobiassen Janet Gonzalez-MenaHave you ever seen parents struggling with questions about how to raise their children in this diverse world we live in? Have you ever wanted to bring up a potentially sensitive issue with a parent or have a conversation--but weren't sure how to begin? Have you ever wanted to learn more about a parent's ideas about child rearing? As the people of the United States and especially California grow more and more diverse-- racially, culturally and linguistically--there has never been a better opportunity for us to learn to live respectfully together and benefit from the wisdom and experiences of one another. But sometimes fear, uncertainty or discomfort prevent us--parents and the people who devote their professional lives to supporting families--from talking to each other. This is especially true when it comes to race and racism, cultural differences, language and bilingualism, and the myriad questions that arise in a world where these issues have such a powerful place in children's lives. But we can and must learn to have these conversations and take action together. If we do, we can change the future for future generations of children.
Love Works Like This: Moving from One Kind of Life to Another
by Lauren SlaterThe author and psychologist gives us a "travelogue" of her pregnancy while struggling to keep mental illness at bay
One True Thing
by Anna QuindlenWhen Ellen, a hard-driving achiever, reluctantly interrupts her career to care for her terminally ill mother, she learns much about herself, her parents and their relationship and what life's important issues really are.
Tilt: Every Family Spins on Its Own Axis
by Elizabeth BurnsThe story of a mother coming to terms with her daughter's autism and her husbands's manic-depression
Solution-Focused Therapy with Children: Harnessing Family Strengths for Systemic Change
by Matthew D. SelekmanMethods for short-term therapy with children.
The Magic Castle: A Mother's Harrowing True Story of Her Adoptive Son's Multiple Personalities and the Triumph of Healing
by Carole Smith"This is a true account of my experiences in successfully raising a child who suffered from multiple personality disorder. In writing the book, I have made extensive use of notes I took during therapy sessions and directly after encounters with alters, mental health personnel, a child placement organization, and the office of the district attorney. Occasionally, I have combined several similar events to avoid repetition. I was not present at the original incidents but I did observe many revivifications of the actual events. My belief in the truth of the personalities' revelations is based upon physical and circumstantial evidence and also occasional verification from witnesses. All of my encounters with the alters, including revivifications, have been accurately depicted and have not been exaggerated in any way. Many names, locations, and identifying details, including those of my family, have been changed or modified. The only names used in this book that have not been altered are those of Bill Conti, Dr. Steven J. Kingsbury, Dr. Nina Fish-Murray, Marie Párente, and Dr. Van der Kolk. The names of places and institutions that have not been changed are Boston Children's Hospital; Camp Wedicko; County District Attorneys Office; Massachusetts Department of Social Services; Massachusetts Mental Health Center; Mount Auburn Hospital; Northboro, Massachusetts; Robert F. Kennedy Residential School; and University of Massachusetts Acute Adolescent Psychiatric Unit at Westboro. As a final note, when he was thirteen years old, my son wanted to sever all connections to the perpetrators and asked to have his first, middle, and last names changed. I gave him an old family name of mine, my husband's middle name, and, of course, our last name. It is important that the reader know of these changes. However, throughout this book I have simply called him Alex."
Lost in the System: Miss Tennessee U.S.A.'s Triumphant Fight to Claim a Family of Her Own
by Charlotte Lopez Susan DworkinFormer Miss Teen USA recounts her experience being in Vermont's foster care system, and how she beat the odds.
The Limits of Hope: An Adoptive Mother's Story
by Ann Kimble LouxMark andAnn Kimble adopt two sisters and bring them into their family of five. Because professionals did not share information about these two children, the family has its share of trials and tribulations before coming into acceptance of themselves and each other.
Teaching a Struggling Reader: One Mom's Experience with Dyslexia (DOG ON A LOG Books #1)
by Pamela BrookesThere are a lot of children (and adults) who struggle with reading. Some are helped by their schools, some are not. <P><P>In this short booklet, Pamela Brookes shares some of the basic information she wishes she'd had when she was first trying to figure out how to help her child learn to read. <P><P>Teaching A Struggling Reader is filled with links to informational and product resources for parents or teachers. It is geared to people who want to educate themselves in the methods that are effective in teaching those with dyslexia. It also contains photos demonstrating basic techniques like "Tapping" (using one's fingers to aid in sounding out words) and "Making your bed" to differentiate between "b" and "d." <P><P>This Second Edition includes new information and new links. Most importantly it has information on Early Intervention, including what parents can do if they suspect their child may have dyslexia during the toddler and preschool years, and a new section on What if It's NOT Dyslexia. <P><P>The focus of this book is the reading process. However, since many readers with dyslexia also struggle with math, there is a brief description of how the dyslexic brain comes to understand math. There is also a link to a blog by Dr. Meg Burke of Dyslexia Pros. She has dyslexia and a PhD in math education. She is dedicated to helping her students attain fluency in math. <P><P>This is a booklet that can be read in one sitting. However, there are ample links to provide an even greater experience.
Get Out of My Life But First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall? A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager
by Anthony E. WolfA practical guide to raising the new breed of teenagers. What worked two generations ago will not work today. The author gives practical ways to approach the issues with todays teenagers from discipline to sexuality.
The Flower of the Family: A Book for Girls
by E. PrentissThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible.
Women's Moods: What Every Woman Must Know About Hormones, the Brain, and Emotional Health
by Deborah Sichel Jeanne Watson DriscollDiscusses the ways menstruation and pregnancy affect mood disorders in women.
Voices of Hope: Breaking the Silence of Relationship Violence
by Pamela Lassiter Cathey Wind GoodfriendThe Authors have combined the hopeful stories of women and men who have experienced domestic violence, dating violence, and child abuse with the theoretical constructs of narrative therapy and professional trauma advocacy to create a book that will change lives.
Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie
by Peter Roop Connie RoopSchool Library Journal: Based on a true story of an 1856 storm off the coast of Maine, Abbie's tale is one of endurance and bravery. When her father, the lighthouse keeper, sails off for supplies, he leaves Abbie in charge of lighting the oil lamps in the twin towers of their lighthouse and making sure that they don't go out. When a huge storm hits, preventing her father from returning for four weeks, Abbie keeps those lamps burning, getting up several times each night to climb the towers to check them, scraping ice from the windows so the lights can be seen at sea. In the course of the storm, she also rescues her chickens from a huge wave, thus saving the family's only source of food. The Roops allow the natural drama of Abbie's story to emerge in simple sentences that are sometimes cut up awkwardly, but for the most part they are clear and compelling. An author's note gives the interesting historical basis of the story, but the tale stands alone as an exciting account of a young girl's courage. The vivid watercolor paintings are highly effective in detailing Abbie's job as well as creating atmosphere. All in all, one of the best historical beginning-to-reads--a refreshing cold blast of salty real life. ISBN: 0476144547
A Place Called Acceptance: Ministry with Families of Children with Disabilities
by Kathleen Deyer BolducThis is an excellent resource for those whose ministry involves disabled children.
Games People Play: The Psychology of Human Relationships
by Eric BernePeople tend to live their lives by consistently playing out certain 'games' in their interpersonal relationships, for a variety of reasons. If not destructive, these games are desirable and necessary.