Finding Myself

Author : Amy Boucher Pye
Publisher : Authentic Media Inc
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781780782874

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Finding Myself in Britain by Amy Boucher Pye Pdf

Think Michele Guinness meets Bill Bryson. Finding Myself In Britain is a witty, insightful look at faith, identity and the quirks of British life by a stranger-turned-friend. With a conversational style, this book explores rooting our faith in Christ to weather any storm and flourish in the sunshine. It helps readers look at Britain and its culture with fresh eyes while finding Jesus in the midst of it. "You don't have to be an American to enjoy this book. Or British. Or a vicar's wife. You just have to be somebody who has found themselves in an unusual place, felt a bit out of their depth, and wondered where God was in all of that. That's most of us, I think." Bob Hartman.

Author : Viola Davis
Publisher : Hodder Paperbacks
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2023-04-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1399704036

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Finding Me by Viola Davis Pdf

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A mind-blowing and emotionally honest tale of survival against all odds.' BERNARDINE EVARISTO 'A breathtaking memoir...I was so moved by this book.' Oprah 'It is startlingly honest and, at times, a jaw-dropping read, charting her rise from poverty and abuse to becoming the first African-American to win the triple crown of an Oscar, Emmy and Tony for acting.' BBC News THE DEEPLY PERSONAL, BRUTALLY HONEST ACCOUNT OF VIOLA'S INSPIRING LIFE In my book, you will meet a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life changing decision to stop running forever. This is my story, from a crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the stage in New York City, and beyond. This is the path I took to finding my purpose and my strength, but also to finding my voice in a world that didn't always see me. As I wrote Finding Me, my eyes were open to the truth of how our stories are often not given close examination. They are bogarted, reinvented to fit into a crazy, competitive, judgmental world. So I wrote this for anyone who is searching for a way to understand and overcome a complicated past, let go of shame, and find acceptance. For anyone who needs reminding that a life worth living can only be born from radical honesty and the courage to shed facades and be...you. Finding Me is a deep reflection on my past and a promise for my future. My hope is that my story will inspire you to light up your own life with creative expression and rediscover who you were before the world put a label on you.

Author : Crystal Robinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1777573726

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Finding Myself by Crystal Robinson Pdf

Sometimes it feels like life has dealt us a bad hand, and our aspirations can seem more like pipe dreams than achievable goals.To onlookers and even to herself, it looked like the odds were stacked against Crystal Robinson from the moment she came into this world. Born into a poor family in rural southeastern Oklahoma, Crystal had to grow up fast to help take care of her younger siblings and provide for them while also navigating racism and her own sexual identity. Today she knows that these adverse circumstances gave her the perseverance and strength needed to make it into the world of competitive sports.Basketball was Crystal's salvation. It wasn't always easy, but on the court, she forgot about all of her problems and channeled them in her unshakable will to succeed. Now, her peers speak of her not only as a remarkable player but, first and foremost, as an extraordinary person. Her humility, selflessness, and refusal to let the world bring her down have been an inspiration to everyone around her.If you've ever felt like the weight of the world was crushing your will to achieve your life goals, this book is for you. The sheer determination that transpires through these pages is delightfully contagious.

Author : Olga Sushinsky
Publisher : BHC Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781643970998

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Finding Myself by Olga Sushinsky Pdf

Although Rebecca O’Connor-Smith is somewhat content, she secretly longs for a more fascinating life. Her dead-end office job bores her, and her husband Jason, while sweet, is more interested in settling down in suburban Toronto than going on adventures with her. So, when an opportunity to be a part of an archaeological dig in southern Israel arises, she takes it. Despite the current hostilities of the country, Rebecca is passionate about the culture, history, language, and even music of Israel. Getting the chance to use her skills and knowledge obtained from her archaeology major in a place she loves is a dream come true. Spending three weeks digging in the treasure trove of the Israeli desert makes her feel fulfilled like never before. However, the dig inspires her to further her archaeological degree despite the financial toll it will have on her marriage. Moreover, Rebecca finds herself attracted to another volunteer who intellectually challenges her in ways her husband never did. Torn between a secure, comfortable life with a man she loves and a challenging, exciting academic career with no guarantees about her future, Rebecca must choose what kind of life she wants to live for herself.

Author : Victoria J. Brown
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504069687

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Finding Myself by Victoria J. Brown Pdf

A single mom of newborn twins seeks a path through post-natal depression—while also trying to keep her beauty salon afloat—in this powerful, emotional novel. Kat’s life has become a blur of dirty nappies and sleepless nights. She has moved into the flat above the salon she owns—without Max, the father of her children. To make matters worse, Max has revealed he plans to remarry. With her twin babies taking up all of her time and Max never around to help, Kat feels constantly on edge—and when she’s diagnosed with post-natal depression, she feels more alone than ever . . .This conclusion to the trilogy that began with Holding Myself and Losing Myself is an emotional, uplifting novel about a woman searching for the light at the end of the tunnel and the strength she finds in the people in her life—and in herself. “An amazing character.” —Gemma’s Book Reviews

Author : Sam Thiara
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0993758150

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Lost and Found: Seeking the Past and Finding Myself by Sam Thiara Pdf

A search for the past. An identity reclaimed. This moving memoir by speaker, educator, and entrepreneur Sam Thiara documents his seemingly impossible quest to find his grandfather's village--armed with little more than a faded photograph. Sam vividly recounts his adventure through India's crowded roads--a journey filled with mishaps and surprising encounters, and a growing sense of purpose. Drinking in the beauty of the Taj Mahal and the Golden Temple, he finds himself connecting more deeply with his Sikh faith, while confronting the ugliness of the country's poverty and injustice. Along the way, Sam also wrestles with his sense of self. A British-born Indian, living in Canada, whose parents came from Fiji, he questions: Am I Indian? Am I Canadian? Am I Sikh? Who am I? As he begins to piece together the puzzle of his history, Sam realizes he is piecing himself together, too. Touching and inspiring, Lost and Found is a book for anyone who has felt adrift in the world, confirming that what was once lost can be found.

Author : Kristina DeVary
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2009-04-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780557057412

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Finding Myself Gracefully by Kristina DeVary Pdf

Twenty-something Eva Roberts has struggled to find herself in her boring suburban town. Living in her successful twin brother's shadow, Eva has no career and no future mapp ed out for herself. She job hops endlessly in search of her ideal job, which somehow eludes her. Her love life---or lack of one,is not much better,either,and she spends her weekends on the couch with a carton of Ben and Jerry. That's when Eva decides to move to the big city, thinking she will find her destiny at last and put small town life behind her forever. Of course,Eva's plans for securing true love, a career and happiness are dashed when she falls for an emotionally unavailable, unhappily married playboy who just happens to be estranged from his wife. As for her dream job,Eva ends up as a lowly paid receptionist with a demanding boss that can't stand her. Soon Eva finds out how tough city life can be, and how quickly she must grow up in a dog-eat-dog world while making all her dreams come true.

Author : Carmen Edwards Jackson
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781434902535

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Finding Myself Through Emotional Pain by Carmen Edwards Jackson Pdf

Author : Mahmood Ahmed
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2022-02-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781665596787

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Pc Mebs – Finding Myself by Mahmood Ahmed Pdf

‘This is a journey of an incredibly shy and timid boy, fulfilling his dream of living in England. Sadly, all the opportunities his new environment offered, failed to remove psychological barriers created by his fear of life and people. Lacking confidence and self-esteem, he fails miserably at school and drifts into daydreaming, losing any sense of reality. He falls in love with the beautiful game, finding real joy only on a football pitch, and dreams of playing alongside his idols; Best, Law and Charlton. As his football dream disintegrates, he settles for jobs he is ill-at-ease with and agrees to marriage and settles down. However, a chance meeting changes his life forever. He is swept off his feet by a total stranger. This meeting provides a springboard for a career he could not have imagined and sets him off on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. He experiences love, heartache, pain, cultural clashes, family turmoil, shame, and guilt. He also learns about discrimination and how to support others. Through the love and devotion of a new woman, he awakens to develop into someone who stands up for others, becoming their voice, offering support, calling upon values, strength, and skills that lay dormant for decades.’

Author : Eve J Blohm
Publisher : Book Venture Publishing LLC
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-18
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781640695399

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Lost in the Maze Finding Myself by Eve J Blohm Pdf

Author : Joel Meyerowitz,Colin Westerbeck
Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-13
Category : Photography
ISBN : 1786271869

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Joel Meyerowitz: Where I Find Myself by Joel Meyerowitz,Colin Westerbeck Pdf

Where I Find Myself is the first major single book retrospective of one of America's leading photographers. It is organized in inverse chronological order and spans the photographer's whole career to date: from Joel Meyerowitz's most recent picture all the way back to the first photograph he ever took. The book covers all of Joel Meyerowitz's great projects: his work inspired by the artist Morandi, his work on trees, his exclusive coverage of Ground Zero, his trips in the footsteps of Robert Frank across the US, his experiments comparing color and black and white pictures, and of course his iconic street photography work. Joel Meyerovitz is incredibly eloquent and candid about how photography works or doesn't, and this should be an inspiration to anyone interested in photography.

Author : Rena Camille
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781475906127

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The Journey to Finding Yourself by Rena Camille Pdf

The Journey to Finding to Yourself is a self-help book that offers life skills advice on one's personal journey in over-coming low self esteem. The book is geared towards the new adults, but speaks to the highs and lows, of all ages. There are many different attributes, that may enhance the negativity that we at some point may feel about ourselves. This book is a tool that will help rebuild your inner self as we go on this journey together.

Author : Jeanne Beker
Publisher : Penguin Canada
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780143180579

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Finding Myself in Fashion by Jeanne Beker Pdf

International fashion icon Jeanne Beker dishes on her life on and off the runway More than 30 years ago, Jeanne Beker set out to live a life that was not just great, but extraordinary. In Finding Myself in Fashion, she recalls some of the high and low points of the turbulent past decade. Personally, she dealt with heartbreak (the end of her marriage) and rediscovered romance. Professionally, she suffered setbacks that became learning experiences leading to new career paths. She travelled the world with FQ Magazine; witnessed epic events and conducted intimate interviews as a fashion reporter; launched her own clothes labels; wrote newspaper columns; and hosted or appeared on innumerable television shows. Through it all, both at home and at work, she stuck to her youthful resolution. This is Jeanne's candid account of a life lived to the max.

Author : Sarah Wheeler
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-02
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781504399340

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Finding Me by Sarah Wheeler Pdf

The book will take the reader through hardships that had built a woman that has made it a mission to help others by shining a light, a beacon of sorts. Her trials started at a young age and progressed till her father passed away in her early thirties.

Author : Nichole Forbes
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781460254448

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Finding Me in Him by Nichole Forbes Pdf

Finding Me in Him is a powerful, compelling, and deeply personal collection of reflections on scripture, family, and the purpose that comes with discovering your God-worth. It is brimming with potent lessons and an insatiable passion for a life in Christ that is as infectious as it is inspiring. After being diagnosed with cancer, Nichole Forbes began to realize how precious life is and felt compelled to share the lessons she has learned along the way. This book combines carefully selected passages from the Bible with personal anecdotes and observations brought together seamlessly by an author who happily describes herself as a work in progress, because “God isn’t finished with me yet!”