Incisible Women

Sylvie Snow knows the pressures of expectations: a woman is supposed to work hard, but never be tired; age gracefully, but always be beautiful; fix the family problems, but always be carefree. Sylvie does the grocery shopping, the laundry, the scheduling, the schlepping, and the PTA-ing, while planning her son’s Bar Mitzvah and cheerfully tending her husband, Paul, who’s been lying on the sofa with a broken ankle.

Como en otros campos, la historia de la ciencia ha asignado a las mujeres el lugar que se presuponía que les correspondía desde una perspectiva exclusivamente masculina, a menudo incurriendo en afirmaciones y teorías destinadas a invisibilizar o directamente inventar temas relacionados con su cuerpo, salud o capacidades. Aunque la presencia cada vez mayor de mujeres en la ciencia no sea condición exclusiva de una mejor ciencia, es necesaria para que se puedan reformular preguntas, se cuestionen valores hegemónicos y se encuentren nuevas prioridades.

Sara, a therapist, always thought her husband, Mike, died in Afghanistan - but when she learns he was actually killed in India, her desire to uncover the truth leads her to a clinic in New Delhi. Once in India Sara is dazzled by the country's culture and its people. At the clinic she grows close to both her patient Pritti and a bewitching, low-caste driver named Hemant. Yet Sara finds herself increasingly appalled at the treatment of women; in this country of old traditions and new opportunities, so much remains shocking or forbidden.

When detectives respond to a crime scene in Orlando, Florida, during the "summer of hurricanes" in 2004, they find Charlie Brandt hanging from the rafters in the garage of his niece Michelle Jones' home. Inside the house, they find a scene of horror that reminds them of other murders.

Taking a practical approach to leadership growth, with reflection and a call to action, Sarah shares how to identify the self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors. The stories that have taken root without your conscious thought or permission, remove them, and develop new beliefs and behaviors that truly reflect what you think, believe, and aspire to become. Sarah also shares practices that you can use to help you become more aware of the invisible roots in your life that could be holding you back from being the leader you are called to be.

Surviving a lifetime of her father's secrets, schemes, and whispers of veiled conspiracies, Maggie Malone has always felt invisible to him, and to the world that could never understand her. And now she must trace the steps of her ghost-father to find out who wanted him dead.

I Am Amazing: From Invisible to Invincible is a transformational self-help memoir that shares Jennifer Williams’ struggles and triumphs—from childhood abuse leading to the foster care system, sexual trauma, paralyzing anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation, along with divorce and co-parenting. Her memoir offers hope and inspiration for anyone who has felt overwhelmed by life and their struggles with mental health. With raw honesty and vulnerability, the author provides an intimate look at her journey from victim to victorious.

It is time for individuals, communities, and healthcare institutions to take action and prioritize the voices and needs of black women in healthcare. By amplifying their voices, promoting diversity in clinical trials, advocating for policy changes, and empowering black women through education, we can work towards a more equitable and inclusive healthcare system.

As a Black woman, managing chronic illness and disabilities can present unique challenges that may not be fully understood or addressed in the healthcare system. The intersection of race and gender in healthcare for Black women often leads to disparities in access to quality care, leading to negative health outcomes. Black women face stereotypes and biases in healthcare that can impact the way their symptoms are perceived and treated. These biases can lead to misdiagnoses, delayed treatment, and overall poor healthcare experiences.

Invisible Professional to Influential Leader is a tip book for women leaders who are ready to make the transition from feeling invisible to leading with influence and confidence.

This collection of tales is a tribute to the unique bond of the woman-woman relationship called girlfriends. Often the most valuable relationships in women's' lives, girlfriends make each other laugh, always lend a supportive shoulder, and sometimes know each other better than they know themselves. The inspiring and revealing tales told here explore the values these relationships are built upon - acceptance, forgiveness, loyalty, honesty, and much more.