Insecure At Last

Author : Eve Ensler
Publisher : Villard
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780812973662

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Insecure at Last by Eve Ensler Pdf

“Why has all this focus on security made me feel so much more insecure? Nothing is secure. And this is the good news. But only if you are not seeking security as the point of your life.”–Eve Ensler When her stage play The Vagina Monologues became a runaway hit and an international sensation, Eve Ensler emerged as a powerful voice and champion for women everywhere. Now the brilliant playwright gives us her first major work written exclusively for the printed page. Insecure at Last is a timely and urgent look at our security-obsessed world, the drastic measures taken to keep us safe, and how we can truly experience freedom by letting go of the deceptive notion of vigilant “protection.” Ensler draws on personal experiences and candid interviews with burka-clad women in Afghanistan; female prisoners in upstate New York; survivors at the Superdome after Katrina; and anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan–sharing unforgettable snapshots that chronicle a post-9/11 existence in which hyped obsession for safety and security has undermined our humanity. The us-versus-them mentality, Ensler explains, has closed our minds and hardened our compassionate hearts. Provocative, illuminating, inspiring, and boldly envisioned, Insecure at Last challenges us to reconsider what it means to be free, to discover that our strength is not born out of that which protects us. Ensler offers us the opportunity to reevaluate our everyday lives, expose our vulnerability, and, in doing so, experience true freedom and fulfillment.

Author : Eve Ensler
Publisher : Villard
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2006-10-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781588365705

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Insecure at Last by Eve Ensler Pdf

“Why has all this focus on security made me feel so much more insecure? Nothing is secure. And this is the good news. But only if you are not seeking security as the point of your life.”–Eve Ensler When her stage play The Vagina Monologues became a runaway hit and an international sensation, Eve Ensler emerged as a powerful voice and champion for women everywhere. Now the brilliant playwright gives us her first major work written exclusively for the printed page. Insecure at Last is a timely and urgent look at our security-obsessed world, the drastic measures taken to keep us safe, and how we can truly experience freedom by letting go of the deceptive notion of vigilant “protection.” Ensler draws on personal experiences and candid interviews with burka-clad women in Afghanistan; female prisoners in upstate New York; survivors at the Superdome after Katrina; and anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan–sharing unforgettable snapshots that chronicle a post-9/11 existence in which hyped obsession for safety and security has undermined our humanity. The us-versus-them mentality, Ensler explains, has closed our minds and hardened our compassionate hearts. Provocative, illuminating, inspiring, and boldly envisioned, Insecure at Last challenges us to reconsider what it means to be free, to discover that our strength is not born out of that which protects us. Ensler offers us the opportunity to reevaluate our everyday lives, expose our vulnerability, and, in doing so, experience true freedom and fulfillment.

Author : Leslie Becker-Phelps
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781608828173

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Insecure in Love by Leslie Becker-Phelps Pdf

Has your romantic partner called you clingy, insecure, desperate, or jealous? No one wants to admit that they possess these qualities; but if you find yourself constantly on the alert, anxious, or worried when it comes to your significant other, you may suffer from anxious attachment, a fear of abandonment that is often rooted in early childhood experiences. In Insecure in Love, you'll learn how to overcome attachment anxiety using compassionate self-awareness, a technique that can help you recognize your negative thoughts or unhealthy behavior patterns and respond to them in a nurturing way—rather than beating yourself up. You’ll also learn how insecurity can negatively affect healthy dialog between you and your partner (or potential partners) and develop the skills needed to stop you from reverting back to old patterns of neediness and possessiveness. If you suffer from anxious attachment, you probably know that you need to change, and yet you have remained stuck. With compassionate self-awareness, you can successfully explore old anxiety-perpetuating perceptions and habits without being overwhelmed or paralyzed by them. By understanding the psychological factors at the root of your attachment anxiety, you will learn to cultivate secure, healthy relationships to last a lifetime. If you’re ready to stop getting stuck in the same hurtful relationship patterns and finally break the cycle of heartache, this book can show you how to get the love you deserve—and keep it!

Author : Hugh Gusterson,Catherine Besteman
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780520945081

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The Insecure American by Hugh Gusterson,Catherine Besteman Pdf

Americans are feeling insecure. They are retreating to gated communities in record numbers, fearing for their jobs and their 401(k)s, nervous about their health insurance and their debt levels, worrying about terrorist attacks and immigrants. In this innovative volume, editors Hugh Gusterson and Catherine Besteman gather essays from nineteen leading ethnographers to create a unique portrait of an anxious country and to furnish valuable insights into the nation's possible future. With an incisive foreword by Barbara Ehrenreich, the contributors draw on their deep knowledge of different facets of American life to map the impact of the new economy, the "war on terror," the "war on drugs," racial resentments, a fraying safety net, undocumented immigration, a health care system in crisis, and much more. In laying out a range of views on the forces that unsettle us, The Insecure American demonstrates the singular power of an anthropological perspective for grasping the impact of corporate profit on democratic life, charting the links between policy and vulnerability, and envisioning alternatives to life as an insecure American.

Author : Liv Purvis
Publisher : Seven Dials
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-06
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781841883892

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The Insecure Girl's Handbook by Liv Purvis Pdf

'This book shows there's insecurity in all of us and that it doesn't diminish our power. That, in fact, accepting it is transformative.' - Gina Martin, author of Be the Change Welcome to the Insecure Girls' Club! At some point or another, we all feel insecure. Whether it's about our body image, friendships, workplace politics or comparison more generally, it's something we all have in common. But we don't have to let it rule our lives. A reassuring hug when you're having a bad day, The Insecure Girl's Handbook is for anyone who wants to manage their anxiety better, stop imposter syndrome in its tracks or halt those unwelcome waves of self-doubt. Offering tips, coping mechanisms and small pearls of wisdom, Olivia Purvis is here to guide you through those feelings that hold you back and empower you to put yourself first and make a change.

Author : Frances E. Lee
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780226409184

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Insecure Majorities by Frances E. Lee Pdf

“[A] tour de force. Building upon her argument in Beyond Ideology, she adds an important wrinkle into the current divide between the parties in Congress.” —Perspectives on Politics As Democrats and Republicans continue to vie for political advantage, Congress remains paralyzed by partisan conflict. That the last two decades have seen some of the least productive Congresses in recent history is usually explained by the growing ideological gulf between the parties, but this explanation misses another fundamental factor influencing the dynamic. In contrast to politics through most of the twentieth century, the contemporary Democratic and Republican parties compete for control of Congress at relative parity, and this has dramatically changed the parties’ incentives and strategies in ways that have driven the contentious partisanship characteristic of contemporary American politics. With Insecure Majorities, Frances E. Lee offers a controversial new perspective on the rise of congressional party conflict, showing how the shift in competitive circumstances has had a profound impact on how Democrats and Republicans interact. Beginning in the 1980s, most elections since have offered the prospect of a change of party control. Lee shows, through an impressive range of interviews and analysis, how competition for control of the government drives members of both parties to participate in actions that promote their own party’s image and undercut that of the opposition, including the perpetual hunt for issues that can score political points by putting the opposing party on the wrong side of public opinion. More often than not, this strategy stands in the way of productive bipartisan cooperation—and it is also unlikely to change as long as control of the government remains within reach for both parties.

Author : Michael Hill,John Vail,Jane Wheelock
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2005-08-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134696741

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Insecure Times by Michael Hill,John Vail,Jane Wheelock Pdf

At a time when families break up and employment is often short-term, society is increasingly forced to operate against a background of insecurity. Insecure Times looks at how this sense of risk and instability has affected the major institutions of social life. With examples and research taken from a range of European and North American societies today, this innovative text on contemporary society discusses such major issues as: * the causes of social and economic insecurity * insecurity and modern capitalism * the role of the state * insecurity and housing * contemporary family life.

Author : Edmund Heery,Professor Edmund Heery,John Salmon
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2000-02-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134663354

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The Insecure Workforce by Edmund Heery,Professor Edmund Heery,John Salmon Pdf

For the past two decades employment in Britain has been marked by a search for greater flexibility in the availability and use of labour. In recent years, however, there has been mounting concern at the costs of this trend and an appreciation that the consequence of a flexible labour market may be an insecure workforce, vulnerable to exploitation.

Author : Khristi Lauren Adams
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506455693

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Parable of the Brown Girl by Khristi Lauren Adams Pdf

The stories of girls of color are often overlooked, unseen, and ignored rather than valued and heard. In Parable of the Brown Girl, minister and youth advocate Khristi Lauren Adams introduces readers to the resilience, struggle, and hope held within these stories. Instead of relegating these young women of color to the margins, Adams bring their stories front and center where they belong. By sharing encounters she's had with girls of color that revealed profound cultural and theological truths, Adams magnifies the struggles, dreams, wisdom, and dignity of these voices. Thought-provoking and inspirational, Parable of the Brown Girl is a powerful example of how God uses the narratives we most often ignore to teach us the most important lessons in life. It's time to pay attention.

Author : Alan Watts
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-16
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780307809865

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The Wisdom of Insecurity by Alan Watts Pdf

An acclaimed philosopher shows us how—in an age of unprecedented anxiety—we can find fulfillment by embracing the present and living more fully in the now. He is "the perfect guide for a course correction in life" (from the Introduction by Deepak Chopra). The brain can only assume its proper behavior when consciousness is doing what it is designed for: not writhing and whirling to get out of present experience, but being effortlessly aware of it. Alan Watts draws on the wisdom of Eastern philosophy and religion in this timeless and classic guide to living a more fulfilling life. His central insight is more relevant now than ever: when we spend all of our time worrying about the future and lamenting the past, we are unable to enjoy the present moment—the only one we are actually able to inhabit. Watts offers the liberating message that true certitude and security come only from understanding that impermanence and insecurity are the essence of our existence. He highlights the futility of endlessly chasing moving goalposts, whether they consist of financial success, stability, or escape from pain, and shows that it is only by acknowledging what we do not know that we can learn anything truly worth knowing. In The Wisdom of Insecurity, Watts explains complex concepts in beautifully simple terms, making this the kind of book you can return to again and again for comfort and insight in challenging times. “Perhaps the foremost interpreter of Eastern disciplines for the contemporary West, Watts had the rare gift of ‘writing beautifully the unwritable.’” —Los Angeles Times

Author : Carl Hindy, Ph.D.,J. Conrad Schwartz, Ph.D.,Archie Brodsky
Publisher : Fawcett
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1990-07-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780449218594

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If This Is Love, Why Do I Feel So Insecure? by Carl Hindy, Ph.D.,J. Conrad Schwartz, Ph.D.,Archie Brodsky Pdf

It doesn't have to hurt to be in love, yet for many otherwisde accomplished and confident people, romantic involvement means anxiety, insecurity, and pain. This provocative and authoritative sourcebook, filled with true-life stories and dramatic case histories, will set every reader on a path of greater self-understanding -- and increase the possibilities of finding an enduring love.

Author : Kimberly Chung
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 089629336X

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Identifying the Food Insecure by Kimberly Chung Pdf

This paper reports on two methods for identifying alternative indicators of chronic and acute food insecurity for use in targeting food aid. Alternative indicators are needed because many of the “benchmark†or “gold standard†indicators (such as household income or dietary intake) are too cumbersome to be of practical use in targeting food aid. The ideal alternative indicator should be statistically reliable yet straightforward to collect and analyze.

Author : Stephanie D. Moore
Publisher : Moore Marketing and Communications
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-13
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781955544337

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InSecure: Trusting the Lord in Uncertain Times by Stephanie D. Moore Pdf

You are what GOD says you are. This 31-day devotional will help those facing hardship, uncertainty, and pain to place their faith in God. We all suffer hardship, but we are never alone. We have a friend that sticks closer than a brother and who is able to help in our greatest time of need. Includes a section on strategic prayer that is filled with scripture and serves as a template for customized prayer.

Author : Dan Caldwell,Robert E. Williams, Jr.
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781442252158

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Seeking Security in an Insecure World by Dan Caldwell,Robert E. Williams, Jr. Pdf

All chapters in this new edition are updated and a wide range of new topics are discussed, including the Syrian civil war, Russia’s annexation of Crimea and its intervention in East Ukraine, the global refugee crisis, China’s military buildup, the impact of fracking on oil and gas markets, and rapidly evolving cyberwar capabilities.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Food relief
ISBN : IND:30000165816194

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Estimating the Prevalence of Hunger and Food Insecurity by Anonim Pdf