Shattered Dreams, Broken Promises

Shattered Dreams, Broken Promises

Author: Michael Viner

Publisher: Phoenix Books, Inc.

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 9781597775373

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Viner traveled to various Eastern European countries to interview women of all ages and circumstances who are willing to do anything to get to America. The revealing and often unsettling tales of these women, told in their own words, shine a light on a growing population in the U.S.


The Therapist in Mourning

The Therapist in Mourning

Author: Anne Adelman

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2013-06-04

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 0231156995

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The unexpected loss of a client can be a lonely and isolating experience for therapists. While family and friends can ritually mourn the deceased, the nature of the therapeutic relationship prohibits therapists from engaging in such activities. Practitioners can only share memories of a client in circumscribed ways, while respecting the patient's confidentiality. Therefore, they may find it difficult to discuss the things that made the therapeutic relationship meaningful. Similarly, when a therapist loses someone in their private lives, they are expected to isolate themselves from grief, since allowing one's personal life to enter the working relationship can interfere with a client's self-discovery and healing. For therapists caught between their grief and the empathy they provide for their clients, this collection explores the complexity of bereavement within the practice setting. It also examines the professional and personal ramifications of death and loss for the practicing clinician. Featuring original essays from longstanding practitioners, the collection demonstrates the universal experience of bereavement while outlining a theoretical framework for the position of the bereft therapist. Essays cover the unexpected death of clients and patient suicide, personal loss in a therapist's life, the grief of clients who lose a therapist, disastrous loss within a community, and the grief resulting from professional losses and disruptions. The first of its kind, this volume gives voice to long-suppressed thoughts and emotions, enabling psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, and other mental health specialists to achieve the connection and healing they bring to their own work.


Always You

Always You

Author: Jason Patrick

Publisher: Wheelhouse Publishers

Published: 2020-04-24

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13:

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Does life imitate art? One romance writer is about to find out. Abbey Miller is a successful romance novelist who always gives her characters their HEA, even if she is yet to find her own. So she is less than enthusiastic to return home to Charlotte Island for a writers conference to encounter Sean Copeland, the boy who tormented her growing up and the one person she hoped to never see again. Abbey is determined to not let Sean get the better of her, while Sean has his own misgivings about seeing Abbey again. But when the two find themselves working together at the conference, Abbey experiences feelings she has only ever written for her characters. Has she finally found her own happily ever after . . . or is Sean still the same guy from their childhood? If you enjoy emotional and heartwarming stories, with relatable characters and a location that is like visiting a familiar and favorite place, then you will love this book and series. Reader Praise for Always You: "Fantastic! From page one the story reaches out and grabs you." "I LOVED this story." "Grab your copy and get ready for a feel-good story."


Return to Gooseneck

Return to Gooseneck

Author: Muriel DeBuque

Publisher: eBook Partnership

Published: 2016-06-01

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 1618566768

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Sara finished packing her station wagon, closed the door and then went back into the home she called home for twenty-five years. She walked through the rooms wiping tears from her face. What happened to my life, my children, to leave me? My last two babies were gone from me at their birth. Now all of them left for England to live with Marcie. Steven had explained to the children he wasn't married to their mother, just to Marcie. There was evil in that house, in Sara's marriage. Was that her evil mother-in-law?With Jackie's help, they walked through the rooms she loved so much, and locked then the doors. The next morning after saying goodbye to her friends, she climbed in her car, and drove away. After a few scares, Sara pulled up to Andy's apartment in Florida, and stayed a couple days before heading for Gooseneck.Pulling in the long drive, she stooped and gasped. "e;What happened to this home? Was Sara Sommers up to her old tricks? From the time she was thirteen that woman was in my life. Did Sara have a hand in my troubles, she wondered. The inside was a disaster. Her Uncle Joe and stepfather looked sick; the house looked sick, everything was falling apart. She called her brother telling him to come home. With Sam's and his wife's, Betty, help the estate once again livable.Nathan McCabe became acquainted with Sara once again. They fell in love, and were married. Will her children ever come back? Who knows? Will there ever be love in the estate again? Was the voice from the past; her dear departed Granny, help her now? On the other hand, was the past Sara Sommers, with her here too? Did she have a hand bringing the bears that stood around the estate, come alive when any unwanted stumbled on the estate?


Time, Space & Eternity

Time, Space & Eternity

Author: Samphrey Alli

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2012-05-18

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 1477214887

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Time, Space & Eternity (Poems of Timeless Horizon & Great Vistas) is the third in a Trilogy of poetry, celebrating the awesomeness and yet tenderness of God; His holiness and yet compassion; His immensity and yet intimacy to us-ward. Distilled in this volume are aspects of the all-embracing; all-sufficient and eternal attributes that is epitomised by the Triune God Father, Son & Holy Spirit. Also available are volumes 1 & 2 of this Trilogy titled: Unity, Purity & Holy Trinity (Poems of Serenity & Reflection) Rhythms, Lyrics & Echoes of Glory (Poems of Divine Beauty & Grace)


When Bad Things Happen to Good Women

When Bad Things Happen to Good Women

Author: Carole Fleet

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2016-04-12

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1632280302

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When Bad Things Happen to Good Women is a survivor's toolkit by a leading expert in how to survive tragedy and thrive afterward. Carole Brody Fleet's book is a chorus of voices of females who overcame intense odds and rebounded. Filled with moving stories and specific steps on how to move on, these words of hard-won wisdom make an important component in dealing with trauma. Real-life stories and practical advice on life-altering topics are shared by women of all walks of life. New York Times best-selling author and CBS reporter Lee Woodruff tells the story of how her news correspondent and anchorman husband Bob Woodruff nearly died from a roadside bombing in Iraq. Kristen Moeller of Tiny House Nation on A&E describes the devastating wildfire that destroyed her home, and how she overcame losing literally everything. A bride-to-be shares the wedding day that became a memorial for her groom when he died in a car wreck on his way to the church. No matter the trauma, Carole Brody Fleet makes sure readers are equipped with the tools and techniques to thrive after any tragedy — with a big heart and peaceful mind intact.


Shadow Games: The Hidden Hands of Power

Shadow Games: The Hidden Hands of Power

Author: Bonginkosi Ndumiso

Publisher: Bonginkosi Ndumiso

Published: 2024-10-02

Total Pages: 91

ISBN-13:

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Title: Shadow Games: The Hidden Hands of Power Subtitle: A Tale of Intrigue, Betrayal, and the Rise of a New Regime Valdoria, a nation on the brink of collapse, is teetering under the weight of corruption and discontent. The people, yearning for change, are ripe for manipulation. But lurking in the shadows is the Obsidian Circle, a clandestine group of ambitious individuals who see the nation's turmoil as an opportunity to seize power. Weaving a web of lies and deceit, the Circle manipulates the media, fuels public unrest, and orchestrates a revolution that will bring them to the forefront of power. Their puppet leader, a charismatic figurehead, is poised to ascend to the throne, while the Circle's true power brokers remain hidden, pulling the strings from the shadows. As the new regime takes hold, the Circle's web of lies begins to unravel. A series of mysterious disappearances, a growing sense of unease, and the emergence of a few brave souls who dare to challenge the Circle's authority threaten to expose their true agenda. The story explores the intricacies of conspiracy, power plays, and the impact of propaganda, weaving a tale where nothing is as it seems, and those in the shadows hold the true power—until their web of lies unravels. Betrayal, ambition, and the thirst for power drive the Circle's actions, leading to a series of shocking twists and turns as the nation teeters on the edge of chaos. Will the Circle succeed in their quest for domination, or will their carefully crafted plan crumble under the weight of truth and the resilience of the human spirit? The fate of Valdoria hangs in the balance, and the consequences of their actions will reverberate through the ages.


An Atlas of Trafficking in Southeast Asia

An Atlas of Trafficking in Southeast Asia

Author: Pierre-Arnaud Chouvy

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2013-05-02

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 0857733516

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Mainland Southeast Asia is one of the world's key regions for trafficking of illegal goods. It is home to an international trade in small arms, nuclear smuggling rings, human trafficking, contraband and counterfeit goods, illicit currency and smuggled medicinal drugs. The scope and mechanisms of such trafficking, however, are far from understood. "An Atlas of Trafficking in Southeast Asia" brings together key researchers and cartographic specialists to provide a unique overview of the major forms of illegal trafficking in the region. Featuring 32 specially drawn full-colour maps detailing the trafficking hubs, counter-trafficking facilities and border status for each of the trafficking activities, together with political, historical, topographic, ecological and linguistic regional maps, the atlas provides an unparalleled reference resource that will be welcomed by professionals and academics across a wide range of disciplines.


The Last Temptation

The Last Temptation

Author: Gerald K. Malcom

Publisher: Q-Boro Books

Published: 2005-12

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0975306685

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Traci Johnson has found the man of her dreams, the handsome and charming Jordan Styles. But while Jordan is planning to take their relationship to the next level, someone else is planning Traci's next move--her irresistible ex-boyfriend, Solomon Jackson, who has made his way back into her heart.


Million Wounds Thousand Deaths

Million Wounds Thousand Deaths

Author: Richa 'Meervesh'

Publisher: Richa Srivastava

Published: 2024-04-17

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13:

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The story follows the life of a young woman living in Bhopal, as she navigates through the trials and triumphs of adulthood. From humble beginnings, she harbours dreams of success and independence, fueled by her talents and ambitions. As she embarks on her journey, she realises how easily lives can be turned upside down. She is faced with the harsh realities of the world which she could never fathom. What is more liberating? Unaware of the world and falling in love or painfully falling out of it.