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Three Dads Walking: 300 Miles of Hope
by Tim Owen Mike Palmer Andy Airey'Truly heroic' Daniel Craig'A completely brilliant thing, to benefit so many' Nicole Kidman'Powerful and deeply moving' Andy Burnham'An epic journey . . . will touch the hearts of people everywhere' Lou Macari*Foreword from Dan Walker*'We were (and are) three ordinary dads who found ourselves in a desperate place we never expected to be, engulfed by pain and suffering beyond imagining, but who chose to push back, to not allow it to overwhelm us, to build something positive from the shattered pieces of our lives. We wanted to do something ... and this is what it became: Three Dads Walking.'These three dads would rather have never met. Strangers bound by grief, they joined together to save lives and became a national inspiration - one step at a time. This is their incredible journey. In memory of their young daughters - Sophie, Beth and Emily - who took their own lives, three dads set out on a 300-mile journey across the country, from the windswept Lakeland fells and Peak District dales to the open plains of the eastern Fens. Putting one foot in front of the other in spite of their pain, they capture the hearts of millions: laughing together, crying together, fighting to be heard. With each hill climbed and story shared, they begin to rediscover their faith in humanity and are inspired by the kindness of strangers across the land. Woven around personal diary entries and their own experiences of deep grief, this book, told in three distinct parts by each dad, grows into a beacon of hope for anyone struggling. Itʼs about the power of speaking out, of friendship, laughter and courage (and blisters). The three dads bear a heavy load, but they walk on for us all, finding light on the path after the darkest times.'Awe-inspiring' Carol Vorderman
Three Dads Walking: 300 Miles of Hope
by Tim Owen Mike Palmer Andy Airey'Truly heroic' Daniel Craig'A completely brilliant thing, to benefit so many' Nicole Kidman'Powerful and deeply moving' Andy Burnham'An epic journey . . . will touch the hearts of people everywhere' Lou Macari*Foreword from Dan Walker*'We were (and are) three ordinary dads who found ourselves in a desperate place we never expected to be, engulfed by pain and suffering beyond imagining, but who chose to push back, to not allow it to overwhelm us, to build something positive from the shattered pieces of our lives. We wanted to do something ... and this is what it became: Three Dads Walking.'These three dads would rather have never met. Strangers bound by grief, they joined together to save lives and became a national inspiration - one step at a time. This is their incredible journey. In memory of their young daughters - Sophie, Beth and Emily - who took their own lives, three dads set out on a 300-mile journey across the country, from the windswept Lakeland fells and Peak District dales to the open plains of the eastern Fens. Putting one foot in front of the other in spite of their pain, they capture the hearts of millions: laughing together, crying together, fighting to be heard. With each hill climbed and story shared, they begin to rediscover their faith in humanity and are inspired by the kindness of strangers across the land. Woven around personal diary entries and their own experiences of deep grief, this book, told in three distinct parts by each dad, grows into a beacon of hope for anyone struggling. Itʼs about the power of speaking out, of friendship, laughter and courage (and blisters). The three dads bear a heavy load, but they walk on for us all, finding light on the path after the darkest times.'Awe-inspiring' Carol Vorderman
Three Days in June
by Anne TylerGail Baines is having a bad day. To start, she loses her job—or quits, depending on whom you ask. Tomorrow her daughter, Debbie, is getting married, and she hasn’t even been invited to the spa day organized by the mother of the groom. Then, Gail’s ex-husband, Max, arrives unannounced on her doorstep, carrying a cat, without a place to stay, and without even a suit. <P><P> But the true crisis lands when Debbie shares with her parents a secret she has just learned about her husband to be. It will not only throw the wedding into question but also stir up Gail and Max’s past. <P><P> Told with deep sensitivity and a tart sense of humor, full of the joys and heartbreaks of love and marriage and family life, Three Days in June is a triumph, and gives us the perennially bestselling, Pulitzer Prize–winning writer at the height of her powers. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Three Days in June: A Novel
by Anne TylerA new Anne Tyler novel destined to be an instant classic: a socially awkward mother of the bride navigates the days before and after her daughter's wedding.Gail Baines is having a bad day. To start, she loses her job—or quits, depending on whom you ask. Tomorrow her daughter, Debbie, is getting married, and she hasn&’t even been invited to the spa day organized by the mother of the groom. Then, Gail&’s ex-husband, Max, arrives unannounced on her doorstep, carrying a cat, without a place to stay, and without even a suit.But the true crisis lands when Debbie shares with her parents a secret she has just learned about her husband to be. It will not only throw the wedding into question but also stir up Gail and Max&’s past.Told with deep sensitivity and a tart sense of humor, full of the joys and heartbreaks of love and marriage and family life, Three Days in June is a triumph, and gives us the perennially bestselling, Pulitzer Prize–winning writer at the height of her powers.
Three Flames: A Novel
by Alan Lightman“Lightman’s best book since Einstein’s Dreams . . . a piercing story of social dissolution in damaged Cambodia . . . an important story of global women’s rights.” —Annie ProulxThe stories of one Cambodian family are intricately braided together in Alan Lightman’s first work of fiction in seven years.Three Flames portrays the struggles of a Cambodian farming family against the extreme patriarchal attitudes of their society and a cruel and dictatorial father, set in a rural community that is slowly being exposed to the modern world and its values. Ryna is a mother fighting against memories of her father’s death at the hands of the Khmer Rouge and her powerful desire for revenge. Daughter Nita is married off at sixteen to a wandering husband, while her sister Thida is sent to the city to work in the factories to settle their father’s gambling debt. Kamal, the only son, dreams of marrying the most beautiful girl in the village and escaping the life of a farmer. Yet it will be up to Sreypov, the youngest, to bravely challenge her father and strive for a better future.Three Flames is a vivid story of one family's yearning for freedom and of a young girl's courage to face down tradition.“Lyrical and poignant, Three Flames weaves the stories of three generations of a poor, Cambodian farming family as they struggle to survive and hold on to their humanity . . . Beautifully written and told with great compassion, Alan Lightman's novel gives readers a family that is rich in stories, history, and heart, proving in the end that love shines even in the midst of great darkness.” —Loung Ung, author of First They Killed My Father
Three Floors Up
by Sondra Silverston Eshkol NevoSet in an upper-middle-class Tel Aviv apartment building, this best-selling and warmly acclaimed Israeli novel examines the interconnected lives of its residents, whose turmoils, secrets, unreliable confessions, and problematic decisions reveal a society in the midst of an identity crisis.On the first floor, Arnon, a tormented retired officer who fought in the First Intifada, confesses to an army friend with a troubled military past how his obsession about his young daughter's safety led him to lose control and put his marriage in peril. Above Arnon lives Hani, known as "the widow," whose husband travels the world for his lucrative job while she stays at home with their two children, increasingly isolated and unstable. When her brother-in-law suddenly appears at their door begging her to hide him from loan sharks and the police, she agrees in spite of the risk to her family, if only to bring some emotional excitement into her life. On the top floor lives a former judge, Devora. Eager to start a new life in her retirement, Devora joins a social movement, desperately tries to reconnect with her estranged son, and falls in love with a man who isn't what he seems. A brilliant novelist, Eshkol Nevo vividly depicts how the grinding effects of social and political ills play out in the psyche of his flawed yet compelling characters, in often unexpected and explosive ways.
Three Girls and Their Brother
by Theresa RebeckA stunning novel of celebrity and the price of fame from a Pulitzer-shortlisted playwright. It was the photograph in the New Yorker which started it all. They were three young, beautiful, red-haired girls, the granddaughters of a literary lion. They were News. But it was the row over the youngest's reaction to the attentions from one of Hollywood's biggest stars that made them Celebrities. The family -- the three sisters, their brother, their mother, their normally absent father -- are sucked into a whirlwind of agents, producers, managers, photo shoots, paparazzi, journalists, stylists, parties, shows, a maelstrom they have no idea how to control. The three girls -- and their brother, an uneasy observer -- experiment with life and change, and learn to survive, each of them differently. Each of them pays a different price in their relationship with each other, with their parents and in their beliefs in themselves and the civilisation around them. Three Girls and their Brother is a novel to devour. The story is compelling, sometimes cutting, sometimes touching. The characters leap widely off the page. The setting and portrait of the celebrity scene is completely convincing, busy and yet intimate. Theresa Rebeck's first novel is a triumph.
Three Good Things (Orca Currents)
by Lois PetersonLeni has lived in so many different places in the last few years that she’s not surprised when her mom wakes her in the middle of the night and tells her to pack up her things. The reason for this move? Her mom tells her they have won the lottery, and they have to go underground. Leni is still not surprised when they end up in a filthy motel. But when Leni makes a new friend and tries to explain their lifestyle, she begins to understand just how messed up her life has become. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Three Good Things: A Novel
by Wendy FrancisELLEN McCLARETY, a recent divorcée, has opened a new bake shop in her small Midwestern town, hoping to turn her life around by dedicating herself to the traditional Danish pastry called kringle. She is no longer saddled by her ne'er-do-well husband, but the past still haunts her--sometimes by showing up on her doorstep. Her younger sister, Lanie, is a successful divorce attorney with a baby at home. But Lanie is beginning to feel that her perfect life is not as perfect as it seems. Both women long for the guidance of their mother, who died years ago but left them with lasting memories of her love and a wonderful piece of advice: "At the end of every day, you can always think of three good things that happened." Ellen and Lanie are as close as two sisters can be, until one begins keeping a secret that could forever change both their lives. Wearing her big Midwestern heart proudly on her sleeve, Wendy Francis skillfully illuminates the emotional lives of two women with humor and compassion, weaving a story destined to be shared with a friend, a mother, or a sister.
Three Ingredient Baking: Incredibly simple treats with minimal ingredients
by Sarah RaineyHave fun in the kitchen with this game-changing collection of over 100 brilliantly simple baking recipes using ONLY 3 INGREDIENTS, as featured by dishesbydaisy on TIKTOK'Full of simple and straightforward recipes, even the most inexperienced of bakers will be able to make yummy treats for their friends and family' Mail OnlineAs heard on BBC Radio 2's Chris Evans Breakfast Show . . ._________Keep the whole family entertained with this essential collection of no-fuss treats that guarantee fun in the kitchen.With 100 surprising and brilliantly simple recipes for cakes, biscuits, breads, desserts, savoury bakes and frozen treats, Three Ingredient Baking lets you utilise what you already have in your cupboards to create deceivingly delicious treats that'll look like they took five times longer.Tickle your tastebuds with...- Deliciously decadent GOLDEN SHARDS OF HONEYCOMB- Magical FLUFFY SCONES for a quick cream tea- A slice of the tropics with DARK CHOCOLATE AND COCONUT BOUNTY BARS- Crisp, light-as-a-pillow PALMIER PASTRIES filled with CINNAMON SUGARThese are fast, fun and affordable recipes to suit small budgets, total beginners, and anyone looking to whip up something delicious at the very last minute, including gluten- and guilt-free options.Once you discover the magic of Three Ingredient Baking, you won't look back._________'These recipes really work, and they all taste like they have taken five times as long to make' The Times'Being a star baker? It's so simple . . . recipes that use just three ingredients to make fabulous showstoppers without any fuss' Daily Mail'We're amazed that you can make so many delicious cakes, bakes and puddings with just three ingredients' Good Food'Have a sweet tooth but don't have the time or equipment for complicated baking? This book might just have the answer' The Independent'This engagingly written book would make an ideal present for children who love messing around in the kitchen, or anyone who fancies cooking something tasty with minimum fuss' Daily Mail
Three Light-Years: A Novel
by Andrea CanobbioCecilia and Claudio are doctors are the same hospital. They eat lunch together almost every day; they talk, sometimes even share secrets. Each is enmeshed in a complicated, painful relationship that has technically ended but isn't really over: she is newly separated, with two small children; he's stuck in the apartment building where he grew up, where his senile mother, not to mention his ex-wife and her new family, all still live. Cecilia and Claudio are attracted to each other: magnetically, powerfully. But life has taught them to treat that attraction with suspicion.Then a chance encounter between Claudio and Cecilia's sister, Silvia, shifts the precarious balance of the relationship between the two colleagues. Claudio begins to recognize the damage caused by his wary stance toward everything around him. He has hidden a hunger for life and experience beneath a veneer of apathy, a mask that also conceals a deep well of anguish. And just when Cecilia comes to the realization that she loves Claudio and is ready to commit to a genuine relationship, fate steps in once again. The complicated tale is unraveled by the son born of this love triangle, a man attempting to understand both himself and his past.In lucid, enchanting prose, supplely rendering into English by Anne Milano Appel, Andrea Canobbio's Three Light-Years sketches a fable of love poisoned by the indecision born of fear, laying bare the dangers of playing it safe when it comes to matters of the heart.
Three Little Lies: A Gripping New Thriller From The Sunday Times Bestselling Author
by Laura MarshallWhen Sasha disappears, Ellen fears the worst. Then long-buried secrets resurface, Ellen realizes she may not know Sasha -- or what she's capable of -- at all.2005: 17 year old Ellen falls under the spell of glamorous newcomer, Sasha. As Ellen is welcomed into Sasha's family, she doesn't see the darkness that lies beneath their musical, bohemian lifestyle. At a New Year's Eve party, events come to a dramatic head, resulting in a court case (in which Ellen is a key witness) that means family life at the Corner House will never be the same again.2018: Now 30, Ellen and Sasha are still entwined in each other's lives and sharing a flat in London. When Sasha disappears, Ellen fears the worst. She has gone missing like this before and the police won't take it seriously, but long-buried events in their shared past mean that Ellen has good reason to be frightened - not only for Sasha, but also for herself. Finding out the truth about what really happened on New Year's Eve twelve years ago puts Ellen in terrible danger, and forces her to confront not only the past, but how well she really knows her best friend.
Three Little Lies: The absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller with a killer twist!
by Laura Marshall'Taut, absorbing and hugely addictive' Chris Whitaker'Compulsive' Jenny Quintana'Brilliant' Fiona CumminsSasha North has gone missing.Everyone says she's run away, but I know better. We've been best friends since we were teenagers, since Sasha swept into the neighbourhood and brought colour to my life.Until a brutal attack changed both our lives forever.I know what happened that night. I know who wants revenge. And if Sasha has been taken . . . I know I'm next.
Three Little Lies: The absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller with a killer twist!
by Laura Marshall'Taut, absorbing and hugely addictive' Chris Whitaker'Compulsive' Jenny Quintana'Brilliant' Fiona CumminsSasha North has gone missing.Everyone says she's run away, but I know better. We've been best friends since we were teenagers, since Sasha swept into the neighbourhood and brought colour to my life.Until a brutal attack changed both our lives forever.I know what happened that night. I know who wants revenge. And if Sasha has been taken . . . I know I'm next.
Three Little Truths
by Eithne ShortallBig Little Lies meets One Plus One in this story of three women neighbors looking for a fresh start, and the love affairs, rivalries, and scandals found on the other side of the white picket fence.One happy street. Three pretty houses. So many lies.Martha used to be a force of nature: calm, collected, and in charge. But since moving her husband and two daughters to Dublin under sudden and mysterious circumstances, she can't seem to find her footing. Robin was the "it" girl in school, destined for success. Now she's back at her parents' with her four-year-old son, vowing that her ne'er-do-well ex is out of the picture for good. Edie has everything she could want, apart from a baby, and the acceptance of her new neighbors. She longs to be one of the girls, and to figure out why her perfect husband seems to be avoiding their perfect future. Three women looking for a fresh start on idyllic Pine Road. Their friendship will change their lives and reveal secrets they never imagined.
Three Little Wishes (Sunshine Bay #2)
by Debbie MasonUSA Today bestselling author Debbie Mason takes another trip to Sunshine Bay with a heartwarming story about a family, romance, and self-discovery. Nothing gets Willow Rosetti down. She adores everything about her life in Sunshine Bay, particularly the close proximity to her beloved family and her job as a meteorologist. So when she finds out Channel 5 may close and she and her coworkers will be out of work, she goes behind her family&’s back to call her estranged aunt, a famous actress. Willow has never met her aunt and has no idea why her family disowned her, but she&’s hopeful Camilla can deliver the ratings they need to convince Noah Elliot, the station&’s gorgeous and grumpy owner, to save Channel 5. When Camilla Monroe learns her niece Willow is trying to contact her, she fears the worst—that her secret has finally come out. Distracted, she doesn&’t see the e-bike in the road. Now a case of amnesia has Camilla back in Sunshine Bay, and she&’s getting Willow into one mess after another. With a little bit of scheming and a whole lot of heart, this unlikely duo might just have the summer of a lifetime, saving the station, healing their fractured family, and even paving the way for love.
Three Little Words
by Rosalind Beardshaw Clemency PearcePerfect for Valentine's Day or anytime a hug is required! What are the three little words that make everything better? I Love You! Preschoolers will love snuggling with their families and counting all the ways that the three little words "I love you" can solve most every childhood concern. With warm, cuddly, reassuring illustrations of adorable animal families, this book lets children know that their parents will always be there with lots of hugs and kisses.
Three Little Words
by Sarah N. HarveySixteen-year-old Sid barely remembers his birth mother and has no idea who his father was. Raised on an idyllic island by loving foster parents, Sid would be content to stay there forever, drawing, riding his bike, hanging out with his friend Chloe and helping out with Fariza, a newly arrived foster child. But when a stranger named Phil arrives on the island with disturbing news about his birth family—including a troubled younger brother—Sid leaves all that is familiar to help find the sibling he didn't know existed. What he discovers is a family fractured by mental illness, but also united by strong bonds of love and compassion. As Sid searches for his brother, gets to know his grandmother, and worries about meeting his biological mother, he realizes that there will never be a simple answer to the question, Am I my brother's keeper?
Three Little Words: A Memoir
by Ashley Rhodes-Courter"Sunshine, you're my baby and I your only mother. You must mind the one taking care of you, but she's not your mama. " Ashley Rhodes-Courter spent nine years of her life in fourteen different foster homes, living by those words. As her mother spirals out of control, Ashley is left clinging to an unpredictable, dissolving relationship, all the while getting pulled deeper and deeper into the foster care system. Painful memories of being taken away from her home quickly become consumed by real-life horrors, where Ashley is juggled between caseworkers, shuffled from school to school, and forced to endure manipulative, humiliating treatment from a very abusive foster family. In this inspiring, unforgettable memoir, Ashley finds the courage to succeed-and in doing so, discovers the power of her own voice. It only takes three little words to break free from the past.
Three Little Words: Two best friends. One much-loved Liverpool neighbourhood. (Molly and Nellie series, Book 7)
by Joan JonkerExperience the joy and laughter of Liverpool's best-loved neighbours, Molly and Nellie. In Three Little Words, Joan Jonker brings us another instalment of her hugely popular Molly and Nellie series, as the two friends get up to more mischief in their beloved Liverpool. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Sheila Newberry.The continuing adventures of two of the most entertaining families you'll ever meet... Best mates and neighbours for over twenty years, Nellie McDonough and Molly Bennett are up to their usual tricks in their Liverpool backstreet. When they're not playing detectives to find out who is pursuing their friend, Claire, they're on hand to help their children and grandchildren whenever they're needed. What readers are saying about Three Little Words: 'Love Joan Jonker's work. She has a great ability of making you feel like you are there experiencing the characters' lives and experiences with them! The characters always have a great depth and you can very easily grow attached to them and their storyline, cheering them on and hoping they get their happy endings or feeling empathy towards them when life throws them hardships. Joan was an exceptional author with a superb collection of works that deserve a place on any bookshelf!''I absolutely love the books written by Joan, especially the ones featuring the Bennett and McDonough and Corkill families. Once I pick up one of her books everything else stops'
Three Maeve Binchy Classics: The Glass Lake, Tara Road and Minding Frankie
by Maeve BinchyTHE GLASS LAKEKit McMahon lives in the small Irish town of Lough Glass, a place where nothing changes - until the day Kit's mother disappears and Kit is haunted by the memory of her mother, alone at the kitchen table, tears streaming down her face. Now Kit, too, has secrets: of the night she discovered a letter and burned it, unopened. The night her mother was lost. The night everything changed for ever...TARA ROADA house swap leads to an unlikely and touching friendship, as secrets are unveiled and lives changed. Along with the borrowed houses come neighbours and friends, gossip and speculation as Ria and Marilyn swap lives for the summer... with unexpected results.MINDING FRANKIEBaby Frankie is born into an unusual family. Her mother is desperate to find someone to take care of her child and she doesn't have much time. But even in the most difficult circumstances, help is at hand. Minding Frankie is a superb novel about unconventional families, relationships which aren't quite what they seem, and the child at the heart of everyone's lives...
Three Maeve Binchy Classics: The Glass Lake, Tara Road and Minding Frankie
by Maeve BinchyTHE GLASS LAKEKit McMahon lives in the small Irish town of Lough Glass, a place where nothing changes - until the day Kit's mother disappears and Kit is haunted by the memory of her mother, alone at the kitchen table, tears streaming down her face. Now Kit, too, has secrets: of the night she discovered a letter and burned it, unopened. The night her mother was lost. The night everything changed for ever...TARA ROADA house swap leads to an unlikely and touching friendship, as secrets are unveiled and lives changed. Along with the borrowed houses come neighbours and friends, gossip and speculation as Ria and Marilyn swap lives for the summer... with unexpected results.MINDING FRANKIEBaby Frankie is born into an unusual family. Her mother is desperate to find someone to take care of her child and she doesn't have much time. But even in the most difficult circumstances, help is at hand. Minding Frankie is a superb novel about unconventional families, relationships which aren't quite what they seem, and the child at the heart of everyone's lives...
Three Makes a Family: A Clean Romance (City by the Bay Stories #7)
by Cari Lynn WebbCan love for a child…Make them a family?Lawyer Molly McKinney needs to be the best—now more than ever. Relocating to San Francisco means a chance to provide a stable income and home for her nine-month-old daughter. And defending former rival Drew Harrington against charges of witness tampering will boost her reputation. As they work to clear Drew&’s name, their feelings grow. But does Molly have room in her life for love?USA TODAY Bestselling AuthorCity by the Bay StoriesBook 1: The Charm OffensiveBook 2: The Doctor&’s RecoveryBook 3: Ava&’s PrizeBook 4: Single Dad to the RescueBook 5: In Love by ChristmasBook 6: Her Surprise EngagementBook 7: Three Makes a Family
Three Million Acres of Flame
by Valerie SherrardCommended for the 2009 Best Books for Kids & Teens For Skye Haverill and her family, it begins as an ordinary day. But in the annals of Canadian history, October 7, 1825, is the date of one of our greatest national disasters. The Haverill family has been turned upside down in the last year. Following the death of their mother, Skye and her brother, Tavish, have adjusted to live with a single parent. And when they’re asked to make another adjustment – when his father remarries and his new wife becomes pregnant – Skye finds that some changes are too much to handle. But family struggles quickly become irrelevant when the Haverills and their community are caught up in the Miramichi Fire, the largest land fire in North American history. As the family and the town struggle through the fire and the devastating aftermath, all must find a way to rebuild homes and relationships.
Three Minutes for Mom: 365 Days of Empowerment, Encouragement, and Growth for a More Connected Motherhood
by Erin MorrisonReal motherhood support for real mothers. Uplift and support yourself each day in three minutes or less with these short, easy-to-use entries designed to give you the motivation you need to feel empowered in motherhood.Three Minutes for Mom is an engaging collection of daily entries that will shift your mindset to help you see your strengths and growth as a mother and to remind you that even when you&’re questioning yourself, you&’re getting motherhood right way more than you&’re getting it wrong. Motherhood can be rewarding and tough and this book is here to remind you that you can make small shifts each day to create a more confident, comfortable, and calm parenting experience. With Three Minutes for Mom, you&’ll feel more confident in your abilities as a parent and discover moments of rest for yourself—all in three minutes or less. Use minute one to learn the theme of the day, minute two to explore how that theme is important to motherhood, and minute three to complete a question or activity that you can carry with you throughout the day for that extra boost of good energy. In just three minutes, you&’ll find the tools you need to be the best parent you can be (for both your child and yourself). No matter how busy your schedule, how old your children, or how tired you are, Three Minutes for Mom makes it easy to find the encouragement, support, and joy you need.