Dysfunctional Love Songs

Dysfunctional Love Songs

Author: Bridget Willard

Publisher:

Published: 2020-04-23

Total Pages: 71

ISBN-13:

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Have you ever heard yourself singing a song and then had an epiphany? "Wow! This song is dysfunctional." Why are we listening to these songs? Instead of lamenting over past relationships, why not laugh a little and grow a little?We love songs because the songwriter puts words to our emotions. Sometimes, those words affect us in the wrong way -- especially if we have experienced trauma. Let's help each other heal.Each chapter will start with a song lyric. I take that lyric and speak to the writer as if she was my best friend. "Girl, you got to get out." And please hear me. This isn't about gender. It isn't about sexual orientation. It's about freedom. . After you have laughed and cried and poured another glass of wine, I'd like you to pause. You can do this in a pair, small group, or alone. Each chapter will be followed by an affirmation. This is your assignment.Take out a notebook and write the affirmation in your own hand. Look at the words you wrote in your own handwriting. The next assignment is to speak the affirmation out loud. Sound is power. Hear your own voice. Fill your mind with the sound of you speaking your power. You are worth it. You deserve it. You are lovable. You are beautiful. I want to laugh with you. Healing comes from laughter. Hope comes from healing. Power comes from hope. Freedom is the result. Laugh.Heal.Hope.This book is dedicated to you. I hope you laugh. I hope you start writing. I hope you start healing. Your friend,Bridget


Love Songs for Skeptics

Love Songs for Skeptics

Author: Christina Pishiris

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2021-01-05

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 172821761X

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"Voicy, heartfelt, hilarious, propulsive—this book is brilliant."—Christina Lauren, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author For fans of Josie Silver and Emily Henry comes a debut romcom about the life-changing magic of second chances. This charming and quirky debut has it all: childhood friends, love triangles, enemies-to-lovers, and a dash of My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Zoë Frixos gets the whole love song thing. Truly, she does. As an editor at a major music magazine in London, it's part of her job description. But love? Let's just say Zoë's been a bit off-beat in that department. After falling hard for her best friend, Simon, at thirteen and missing every chance to tell him how she felt before he left town, Zoë came to one grand conclusion: Love stinks. Twenty years later, Simon is returning to London, newly single and as charming as ever, and Zoë vows to take her second chance. But Zoë's got other problems now: In order to save her magazine from closure, she has to land the biggest interview of her career with a notoriously elusive rock idol. There's just one problem: Nick, the arrogant publicist who seems determined to stop the story and ruin Zoë's life. With her brother's big(ish) fat(ish) Greek wedding on the horizon, Zoë begins to wonder if her first love is the right love. In the wake of a life-changing choice, Zoë must decide if she's right to be skeptical about love, or if it's time to change her tune...


Love Songs

Love Songs

Author: Ted Gioia

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 0199357579

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Uncovers the unexplored history of the love song, from the fertility rites of ancient cultures to the sexualized YouTube videos of the present day, and discusses such topics as censorship, the legacy of love songs, and why it is a dominant form of modern musical expression.


Love Songs & Other Lies

Love Songs & Other Lies

Author: Jessica Pennington

Publisher: Tor Teen

Published: 2018-04-24

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0765392275

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The drama of "Nashville" meets reality TV in this debut contemporary romance featuring two exes who reunite on a cross-country battle-of-the-bands tour.


Any Way the Wind Blows

Any Way the Wind Blows

Author: Rainbow Rowell

Publisher: Wednesday Books

Published: 2021-07-06

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 1250254345

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New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell's epic fantasy, the Simon Snow trilogy, concludes with Any Way the Wind Blows. In Carry On, Simon Snow and his friends realized that everything they thought they understood about the world might be wrong. And in Wayward Son, they wondered whether everything they understood about themselves might be wrong. Now, Simon and Baz and Penelope and Agatha must decide how to move forward. For Simon, that means choosing whether he still wants to be part of the World of Mages — and if he doesn't, what does that mean for his relationship with Baz? Meanwhile Baz is bouncing between two family crises and not finding any time to talk to anyone about his newfound vampire knowledge. Penelope would love to help, but she's smuggled an American Normal into London, and now she isn't sure what to do with him. And Agatha? Well, Agatha Wellbelove has had enough. Any Way the Wind Blows takes the gang back to England, back to Watford, and back to their families for their longest and most emotionally wrenching adventure yet. This book is a finale. It tells secrets and answers questions and lays ghosts to rest. The Simon Snow Trilogy was conceived as a book about Chosen One stories; Any Way the Wind Blows is an ending about endings—about catharsis and closure, and how we choose to move on from the traumas and triumphs that try to define us.


What's Love Got to Do with It?

What's Love Got to Do with It?

Author: Thomas J. Scheff

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-11-17

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13: 1317249232

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What do pop songs have to say about love? Surprisingly, this book shows that most popular love songs express much more about alienation, infatuation, estrangement, jealousy, and heartbreak than about love. Scheff takes the reader on a tour of popular lyrics from 80 years of American song to reveal the emotional and relational meaning of lyrics. He shows that popular love songs typically steer listeners away from a healthy connection to the emotions surrounding love. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of love songs while appreciating the author's suggestions for how listeners and artists could enrich the art of the love song.


Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Author: Ramani Durvasula, Ph.D.

Publisher: Post Hill Press

Published: 2015-11-24

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 1618688774

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Narcissism is a modern epidemic, and it’s spreading rapidly. But how do you know if you are in a relationship with one—and, what can you do about it? We live in a world of romance and rescue, where many believe love will conquer all, and that the more we endure unacceptable behavior, the more likely that we can “fix” our relationships. It doesn’t always work that way—despite what the fairy tales tell us. There are a few hard facts about pathological narcissism that most people don’t know and most psychologists will never tell you. Should I Stay or Should I Go? uses checklists, clinical wisdom, and real stories from real people to prepare you for the real terrain of pathological narcissism. It raises the red flags to watch for and provides a realistic roadmap for difficult situations to help you reclaim yourself, find healing, and live an authentic and empowered life. Whether you stay. Or go.


D Is for Dysfunctional-And Doo Wop: Songs of a Hoosier Schizo

D Is for Dysfunctional-And Doo Wop: Songs of a Hoosier Schizo

Author: Mary Ellen Stepanich Phd

Publisher: Abbott Press

Published: 2013-06-03

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 1458209881

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Author Mary Ellen Stepanich, with tongue firmly in cheek, answers the question, "How do you turn a normal, happy-go-lucky, poor, small-town girl of the Midwest into a push-me-pull-me, multi-married, mass-of-inner-conflicts schizophrenic?" In her memoir, she shares the personal (and mostly true) story of her family's dysfunction. The eldest daughter of the family, she started out as an average, happy, and innocent little girl. Her voice was soon crushed, however, by disastrous value programming--the tacit and implicit lessons taught by parents, teachers, peers, relatives, and even the geographical and cultural environment. These learned values can become immutable unless the person receiving them can finally recognize that these behaviors do not benefit their lives--and then boldly choose to ignore them. All Mary Ellen has wanted out of life was someone to listen to her, and now her voice is finally heard. Her tale, one of systematic abuse and silence, is told with refreshing honesty and humor. She was one of a generation born on the cusp between the Great Depression and the New Deal, and as a result she was programmed to become anything but the confident, assertive adult she has fought to create. In her story, there is hope.


Critical Thinking About Sex, Love, and Romance in the Mass Media

Critical Thinking About Sex, Love, and Romance in the Mass Media

Author: Mary-Lou Galician

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2007-07-10

Total Pages: 379

ISBN-13: 1135250480

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This distinctive volume explores how romantic coupleship is represented in books, magazines, popular music, movies, television, and the Internet within entertainment, advertising, and news/information. This reader offers diverse theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches on the representation of romantic relationships across the media spectrum. Filling a void in existing media scholarship, this collection explores the media’s influence on perceptions and expectations in relationships, including the myths, stereotypes, and prescriptions manifested throughout the press. Featuring fresh voices, as well as the perspectives of seasoned veterans, contributions include quantitative and qualitative studies along with cultural/critical, feminist, and descriptive analyses. This anthology has been developed for use in courses on mass media and society, media studies, and media literacy. In addition to its use in coursework, it is highly relevant for scholars, researchers, and others interested in how the media influence the personal lives of individuals.


The Art of Writing Love Songs

The Art of Writing Love Songs

Author: Pamela Phillips Oland

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2003-05-01

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 1621532054

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Finally—the first songwriting guide to the most popular music genre in history! Written by a professional songwriter, The Art of Writing Love Songs provides inspiration to anyone seeking to write captivating songs about the most enduring musical subject of all. Readers will discover how to express their feelings in lyrics, master a wide scope of emotions and moods, choose an appropriate musical style, and craft beautiful songs that will woo any audience. This user-friendly guide presents technical information with precision, yet wrapped in a conversational, personal tone that’s entertaining and easy to read. Packed with references to favorite hit songs, this must-have guide enables songwriters and musicians to understand and express love in a whole new way.