Novice Threads (Silver Sampler #1)
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A thirst for education. Shattered dreams. Fragile relations. 1840s Scotland Being sent to...
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Fundamental Labour Rights in China - Legal Implementation and Cultural Logic: 2016
Ulla Liukkunen and Yifeng Chen
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This volume gathers together chapters that address the theme of implementing fundamental labour...
NBG Mobile Banking
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Welcome to our new i-bank Mobile Banking with enhanced user interface and upgraded functionality. ...
I will start off by saying this is definitely not "light reading" by any definition of the phrase. However, I would encourage pretty much anyone to pick it up, whether they are an actual survivor or not. It is not only a benefit to those who have endured such atrocities, but it also provides insight for those who haven't (thankfully) but more than likely know (or will come to know) someone who has.
I taught a rehabilitation course for those convicted of domestic violence (often with sexual attacks involved), and I met a couple of the survivors on occasion. Had I known about this book then, I certainly would have offered it to them, as I think it would have helped them understand that they were not alone in the world and there were people out there who could, and would, do anything they could to help.
Bottom line: Everyone should read this, but keep a box of tissues handy. You're gonna need it.
5 stars
Tifflynn032418 (59 KP) rated Big Little Lies in Books
Jul 17, 2018
Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Fire in Frost (Crystal Frost, #1) in Books
Mar 20, 2020 (Updated Mar 20, 2020)
CRYSTAL FROST tells herself she isn't crazy, but sane people don't see ghosts. As her psychic abilities manifest, Crystal discovers she can see into the future, witness the past, and speak with the dead. Add blackmail to the list of things she never thought would happen to her, and you basically have her sophomore year covered. After spotting her first ghost, secrets from her family, friends, and classmates begin to surface. Uncovering secrets can be dangerous, but giving up means someone will get hurt. Again.
What was refreshing with this YA was there was no teenage sexual tension drama!! It was a really well written story about a young girl discovering her special gift. It also raised awareness for domestic violence and that it's not acceptable at any age, Alicia Rades did this without coming across as preachy like some authors can. I was impressed with her style and looking forward to reading more by her.
The Poison Tree: A Memoir
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Growing up in his fathers looming shadow, Henry I. Schvey wondered if he was doomed to repeat the...
A New Economic Growth Engine for China: Escaping the Middle-Income Trap by Not Doing More of the Same
Wing Thye Woo, Lu Ming and Jeffrey D. Sachs
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This volume is a report by leading international economic experts on China's economic priorities in...
Sylvia Plath in Devon: A Year's Turning
Elizabeth Sigmund and Gail Crowther
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Sylvia Plath in Devon: A Year's Turning is part memoir, part biography focusing on the fifteen...
Beyond Borders
Aleksandar Duric and Glenn Wray
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Surprising and inspiring in equal measure, Beyond Borders describes the remarkable journey of...