My Secret Family

Author : Ali Mercer
Publisher : Bookouture
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1838881042

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His Secret Family: An Absolutely Gripping and Emotional Pageturner by Ali Mercer Pdf

It's a beautiful day for a wedding. White roses scent the air and the summer sunlight streams in. A spoon chimes against a champagne flute and the room falls silent. And there he is - my husband - getting to his feet to propose a toast. He's still handsome. His new wife is next to him, gazing upwards, oblivious. I'm not supposed to be here. All these years in the same town and I had no idea until I saw his name on the seating plan. He lived with me, once. Loved me. Small-town memories are long, but the people in this room don't want to remember. They say the healing is in letting go, but after what he did, he needs to know we haven't gone away just because he's shut his eyes. So I take Daisy by the hand and step forward from the shadows. He notices us and his eyes widen. The champagne glass falls from his hand and smashes. Then he sags forward, making a terrible sound - a sort of strangled scream... A powerfully emotional novel with a dark secret at its heart. This family drama will keep you hooked until the very last page. Perfect for fans of The Silent Wife, Kate Hewitt and Jodi Picoult. What readers are saying about His Secret Family 'Absolutely fantastic, had me gripped!!! Loved it! Can't wait for more from this author. Storyline was great, characters were easy to connect with.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Wow, this novel packed a lot more "feels" that I expected!... A quick read for me because I HAD to see how this emotional read would end... There was great character development... twists and turns that took me by surprise! I am looking forward to reading more from Ali Mercer in the future!' Steph and Chris's Book Review 'A book that grabs you on the first page and doesn't let go. It is well written and full of emotions. This is a "Must Read"!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Absolutely brilliant and had me gripped from cover to cover! I found the writing style to be very captivating and the characters to be immaculately developed... Would highly recommend!' NetGalley Reviewer 'Compelling. Heart-breaking. The character development was superb. It was an emotional read... an evocative story that left its imprint. I highly recommend this book.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Ali Mercer writes with heart and soul... well written, true-to-life... Each character is lovingly developed and all-so-human. Secrets abound and the reader won't know them all until the end. A definite for your TBR list!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'This is a powerful family domestic drama filled with emotion and secrets. The story is well developed with lovable "real" characters that you find yourself very invested in. A captivating story that kept me hooked until the end.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

Author : Helen Edwards,Jenny Lee Smith
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781447228882

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My Secret Sister by Helen Edwards,Jenny Lee Smith Pdf

A heartbreaking and moving true story of two sisters separated at birth, and their journey towards finding each other, celebrating the true meaning of family. Helen Edwards grew up in a pit village in Tyneside in the post-war years, with her gran, aunties and uncles living nearby. She felt safe with them, but they could not protect her from her neglectful mother and violent father. Behind closed doors, she suffered years of abuse. Sometimes she talked to an imaginary sister, the only one who understood her pain. Jenny was adopted at six weeks and grew up in Newcastle. An only child, she knew she was loved, and with the support of her parents she went on to become a golfing champion, but still she felt that something was missing. . . Neither woman knew of the other's existence until, in her fifties, Jenny went looking for her birth family and found her sister Helen. Together they searched for the truth about Jenny's birth – and uncovered a legacy of secrets that overturned everything Helen thought she knew about her family. Happily, they also discovered that they were not just sisters, they were twins. Inspirational and moving, My Secret Sister by Helen Edwards and Jenny Lee Smith, is the story of two women brave enough to confront their past, and strong enough to let love not bitterness define them.

Author : Clifford Bellamy
Publisher : Bath Publishing Limited
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781739099282

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The ‘Secret’ Family Court - Fact or Fiction? by Clifford Bellamy Pdf

For approaching two decades, family courts have been accused of making life changing decisions about children and who they live with made in secret, away from the scrutiny of the public gaze. Recognising the force of these accusations, senior family courts judges have, over that time, implemented a raft of rule changes, pilot projects and judicial guidance aimed at making the family justice more accountable and transparent. But has any progress been made? Are there still suspicions that family judges make irrevocable, unaccountable decisions in private hearings? And if so, are those suspicions justified and what can be done to dispel them? In this important and timely new book, Clifford Bellamy, a recently retired family judge who has been at the sharp end of family justice during all these changes, attempts to answer those questions and more. He has spoken to leading journalists, judges and academic researchers to find out what the obstacles to open reporting are – be they legal, economic or cultural - and interweaves their insights with informed analysis on how the laws regulating family court reporting operate. Along the way he provides a comprehensive review of the raft of initiatives he has seen come and go, summarises the position now and uses this experience to suggest how this fundamental aspect of our justice system could adapt in the face of this criticism. Every professional working in the family justice system – lawyers, social workers, court staff and judges - as well as those who job it is to report on legal affairs, should read this informative, nuanced exposition of what open justice means and why it matters so much to those whose lives are upended by the family justice system.

Author : John Liebe
Publisher : Swann Books
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2001-12-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781311131560

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My Secret Family by John Liebe Pdf

When Max met Sophie she was a lively, happy, creative soul and he instantly fell in love. Sophie is new in down, and discovers her new friends are not all they appear. She changes, becomes obsessed with losing weight. Her friends add their own problems to her already difficult life, yet she resists any help from Max. Now they are in a dangerous game to see who has the most to lose

Author : Michael Campbell
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781594676529

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The Secret Family by Michael Campbell Pdf

Forensic scientist Charlie Warrens dreams had come true: she had met and married David Stone, an American detective who adored her. She had found a life in America as the district medical examiner in the small New York town of Compton. She and her husband were now travelling to Great Britain, where Charlie would receive a knighthood and other honors. Everything was wonderful ... or so it seemed.

Author : David Bodanis,Daniel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Body, Human
ISBN : 0684845938

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The Secret Family by David Bodanis,Daniel Pdf

Extraordinary photography and fascinating text observe what goes on in our minds and bodies through a day of ordinary activities. Full color throughout.

Author : Nomi Eve
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781476740287

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Henna House by Nomi Eve Pdf

"In Yemen in 1920 ... Adela Damari's parents desperately seek a future husband for their young daughter. After passage of the Orphan's Decree, any unbetrothed Jewish child left orphaned will be instantly adopted by the local Muslim community. With her parents' health failing, and no spousal prospects in sight, Adela's situation looks dire until her uncle arrives from a faraway city, bringing with him a cousin and aunt who introduce Adela to the powerful rituals of henna tattooing"--Amazon.com.

Author : Rhonda Byrne
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-07
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780731815296

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The Secret by Rhonda Byrne Pdf

The tenth-anniversary edition of the book that changed lives in profound ways, now with a new foreword and afterword. In 2006, a groundbreaking feature-length film revealed the great mystery of the universe—The Secret—and, later that year, Rhonda Byrne followed with a book that became a worldwide bestseller. Fragments of a Great Secret have been found in the oral traditions, in literature, in religions and philosophies throughout the centuries. For the first time, all the pieces of The Secret come together in an incredible revelation that will be life-transforming for all who experience it. In this book, you’ll learn how to use The Secret in every aspect of your life—money, health, relationships, happiness, and in every interaction you have in the world. You’ll begin to understand the hidden, untapped power that’s within you, and this revelation can bring joy to every aspect of your life. The Secret contains wisdom from modern-day teachers—men and women who have used it to achieve health, wealth, and happiness. By applying the knowledge of The Secret, they bring to light compelling stories of eradicating disease, acquiring massive wealth, overcoming obstacles, and achieving what many would regard as impossible.

Author : Evan Imber-Black
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08-19
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780307423351

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The Secret Life of Families by Evan Imber-Black Pdf

Secrets come in all shapes and sizes. And for families as well as individuals, they are built on a complex web of shifting motives and emotions. But today, when personal revelations are posted on the Internet or sensationalized on afternoon talk shows, we risk losing touch with how important secrets are--how they are used and abused, their power to harm and heal. In this important work, Evan Imber-Black explores the nature of secrets, helping us understand: The distinction between healthy privacy and toxic secrecy What to tell--and not to tell--young children How to safely confront a family "zone of silence" Why adolescents need to have some secrets--and where to draw the line The effect of "official" secrets, like sealed adoption records and medical testing What to consider before revealing an important secret And much more Filled with moving first-person stories, The Secret Life of Families provides perspective on some of today's most sensitive personal and social issues. Giving voice to our deepest fears and to our power to overcome them, this is a book that will be talked about for years to come.

Author : Carolyn Huizinga Mills
Publisher : Cormorant Books
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781770865938

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The Good Son by Carolyn Huizinga Mills Pdf

Zoe Emmerson has a secret, one she’s kept for years. Her quiet world is shaken when her past finally catches up with her: the investigation into the murder of a six-year-old neighbour is re-opened thirty years after the fact, threatening to destroy her and everyone she’s fought so hard to protect. She was just a child when it happened, scared and confused, and she’s never been entirely sure what she saw. But she kept her brother’s suspected involvement in the murder from the police, and the knowledge that she withheld a crucial piece of information haunts her. As the past collides with the present, Zoe is forced to face a most difficult truth.

Author : Barbara Dee
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781534432352

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My Life in the Fish Tank by Barbara Dee Pdf

From the acclaimed author of Maybe He Just Likes You and Halfway Normal comes a “compassionate…touching” (Donna Gephart, award-winning author of The Paris Project) and powerful story of learning how to grow, change, and survive. When twelve-year-old Zinnia Manning’s older brother Gabriel is diagnosed with a mental illness, the family’s world is turned upside down. Mom and Dad want Zinny, her sixteen-year-old sister, Scarlett, and her eight-year-old brother, Aiden, to keep Gabriel’s condition “private”—and to Zinny that sounds the same as “secret.” Which means she can’t talk about it with her two best friends, who don’t understand why Zinny keeps pushing them away, turning everything into a joke. It also means she can’t talk about it during Lunch Club, a group run by the school guidance counselor. How did Zinny get stuck in this weird club, anyway? She certainly doesn’t have anything in common with these kids—and even if she did, she’d never betray her family’s secret. The only good thing about school is science class, where cool teacher Ms. Molina has them doing experiments on crayfish. And when Zinny has the chance to attend a dream marine biology camp for the summer, she doesn’t know what to do. How can Zinny move forward when Gabriel—and, really, her whole family—still needs her help?

Author : Maureen Wood
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780008441579

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A Family Secret: My Shocking True Story of Surviving a Childhood in Hell by Maureen Wood Pdf

‘Each time my mother laid a finger on me... it was another step into the jaws of hell. Her abuse, more so than any other, destroyed me. It was the ultimate betrayal.’

Author : Christine. U. Cowin
Publisher : Publicious Pty Limited
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-25
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0648401340

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My Secret Self by Christine. U. Cowin Pdf

Holding on in a loveless marriage. I want my boys' lives to be better than mine. Can I endure Javier's possessive behaviour to bring change for my family? Something keeps informing me of impending death. Why am I sensing such things? Spirituality is asking me to open up to it. Amazing, real dreams, so real that I feel the effect of the experience on waking. Was it a dream or was I there? Patterns in death and patterns in family behaviour being played out. Why are these patterns presenting themselves to me? Finally, achieving my independence and freedom. The last time I had freedom, it was taken from me in a matter of months. How long will it last this time?

Author : Rhonda Byrne
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-06
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780731815593

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THE MAGIC by Rhonda Byrne Pdf

A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.

Author : Melissa Wiesner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1800195567

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Her Family Secret by Melissa Wiesner Pdf