Self Discovery

Dr. Carla Johnston’s life story, uniquely her own, also resonates with all women. Fraught with roadblocks and buoyed by unexpected support, Carla’s dream of becoming a clinician to serve others on their health journey is interwoven with her life journey. Through bravery, resilience, and a dogged belief in herself, she became a freshman at 50. Empowering and enlightening, this is an amazing story.

"Your daddy killed Chris!" When Nikki heard her little cousin utter these four words, she had no idea they would change the course of her young life forever. Had no idea that her beloved father would be ripped away from her, drawn into a protracted legal battle. Had no idea that she would be forced to flee her home and go into hiding with her mother and siblings.

Are you living the life of your dreams, or have you settled into the comfort of what you currently have? At one point, you had big dreams, right? So if you haven’t achieved them, what is it that is holding you back? What is keeping you from achieving them? Wouldn’t it be wonderful to live a richer fuller life and be nicer to yourself along the way?

Own Your Opportunities is uplifting to women who may feel disillusioned and overwhelmed in corporate America. The story begins with Juliet Hall making a career-defining decision to leave a company after being told her desired career path would not happen. She then recounts her job experiences spanning twenty years—building a narrative to show how she evolved, discovered her gifts, and succeeded in a career amidst a backdrop of corporate trauma before making the pivot to realize her dream. No matter the opposition, there is always a path forward.

In a society that is constantly putting us down, trying to make us fit in a box, it’s hard not to feel our vibration lowering. We begin doubting our self-worth and start lacking self-esteem. We forget about that sacred part within us and start identifying with superficial, artificial values. Yet, I’m sure deep down you remember that you are so much more than flesh. You have to nurture your feminine energy and reconnect with that divine inner goddess deep inside your soul. A divine woman that will never settle for less than she truly deserves.

Sensitive and cautious from an early age, Erin had always managed to mitigate the periodic upheavals in her life, but in a short 18 months, a whirlwind of events tip the balance that she had been able to maintain. The Great Recession, a second marriage, merging families, menopause, and undertaking an enormous role managing a chaotic assisted living facility all combine to create a perfect storm that threatens to break her. Unassisted is Erin’s story of finding herself and finding home.

Being able to detect black magic isnt all tea and crumpetsand for Theodosia Throckmorton, it can be a decidedly tricky business! When Sticky Will drags Theo to a magic show featuring the Great Awi Bubu, she quickly senses there is more to the magician than he lets on, setting in motion a chain of events she never could have bargained for.

Durante su propio viaje único a través de la vida, Sara Spowart ha llegado a la comprensión iluminadora de que los altos y bajos de la vida han sido bendiciones disfrazadas que empujaron su perspectiva más allá de la forma habitual de ver el mundo y hacia una mayor, una comprensión más amplia de la realidad. Con la intención de mejorar los niveles de felicidad global, Spowart comparte su visión de sus variadas experiencias, tanto buenas como malas, así como las lecciones aprendidas para ayudarnos a comenzar o desarrollar nuestra comprensión de nuestra verdadera naturaleza.

What if you had the power to determine who shows up in your dating life? What would be most important to you? Too often, we think we know who we're looking for, but then discover that we've settled, confusing a fling for somebody worth our time and commitment. As a professional divorced mother of two, Claire Brown quickly realized she didn't have the time to date haphazardly and she didn't want to settle. In Ring or Fling, she shares her most important lesson: The power a woman has in dating is the confidence she carries by knowing who she is and what she wants.

Spirit Traffic recounts how, at the age of 50, the author learned to ride a motorcycle, overcame the terror of navigating her steep dirt driveway in Vermont, and, three days after her son’s college graduation, set off with him and her yoga-teacher husband (his stepdad) on a 10,000-mile two-wheel adventure that took them all into uncharted territory - both as novice riders, and as a family.

Have you ever felt like you had a gift to share with the world, but only needed the perfect opportunity to make that dream a reality? Do you ever feel stuck on your path because you feel your race, gender, social class, etc., is hindering you from making the necessary strides to get ahead in your education or career? As a first-generation low-income student, Crystal received over $670,000 in scholarship funding, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Millennium Scholarship and the Army ROTC merit award.

High-achieving introverts feel the intense tug between the drive to achieve more and the need for solitude, between going out to conquer the world fighting with the desire to simply be alone. And there is an Achilles heel that every high-achieving introvert has: a keen sensitivity to inner critics, those voices telling us we aren’t enough of something - not good enough, qualified enough, attractive enough, smart enough.

Beth is a creative, contemplative soul and a loving mom. She is at a crossroads in her marriage and without a clear sense of her gifts and inherent worth. When her spirited Aunt Ro falls while turning to toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Beth embarks on a journey that leads to her ancestral village in Italy, the discovery of a family secret, and a new understanding of herself.

Du fühlst dich oft in deinem Leben überfordert, weißt nicht mit komplizierten Situationen umzugehen und findest, dass die anderen sowieso alles besser können als du? Die Vergangenheit hat dich im Griff und du bereust Dinge, die du getan oder nicht getan hast? Dann ist es an der Zeit, deinen inneren Fokus auf deine Persönlichkeitsentwicklung zu lenken.

Have you ever dreamed of quitting your job, traveling the world, and falling in love in a foreign land? Narrated by the author, Black Gypsy is the true story of Shawna Sharee, a 30-something inner-city black girl that did just that...After quitting her entire life following an ultimate betrayal, she makes her way traveling across three continents and six countries spanning seven months. This sometimes funny, sometimes spiritual, sometimes gritty, but always inspiring memoir is an urban fairytale and worldwide adventure filled with real life characters around every corner.

The Enneagram for Relationships is an in-depth guide to utilizing the Enneagram of personality to create a more fulfilling connection with a romantic partner. With this book, you will learn the unique traits of each of the nine personality types and how they relate to one another. You will learn the dynamics of each pairing and be able to apply the principles not only to your romantic partner, but others around you.

Alice had her whole summer planned. Nonstop all-you-can-eat buffets while marathoning her favorite TV shows (best friends totally included) with the smallest dash of adulting - working at the library to pay her share of the rent. The only thing missing from her perfect plan? Her girlfriend (who ended things when Alice confessed she's asexual). Alice is done with dating - no thank you, do not pass go, stick a fork in her, done. But then Alice meets Takumi and she can't stop thinking about him or the rom com-grade romance feels she did not ask for.

This completely original collection of poetry and prose captures the imagination and is a delight for both Lang Leav's avid fans and anyone encountering her writing for the first time. With every moment, Sea of Strangers invites you to go beyond love and loss to explore themes of self-discovery and empowerment as you navigate your way around the human heart.

When widow Mrs Pargeter decides to have her morning coffee on the patio of her mansion in Chigwell, her intention is to admire her beautiful garden in peace and quiet. Little does she expect one of the patio's paving slabs to crack in two, depositing her on the ground—and revealing a human skull with a neat hole in the middle of its forehead! Not wanting to bother the police just yet, Mrs Pargeter decides to save them some trouble and starts investigating the curious find herself.

Halfway through sixth grade, Noah’s best friend and the only other trans boy in his school, Lewis, passed away in a car accident. Lewis was adventurous and curious, always bringing a new paranormal story to share with Noah. Together they daydreamed about cryptids and shared discovering their genders and names. After his death, lonely and yearning for someone who could understand him like Lewis once did, Noah starts writing letters to Mothman.