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There's a myth out there that good relations between brothers and sisters do not include conflict, annoyance, disagreement, or mixed feelings. Jane Isay believes this is a destructive myth, one that makes people doubt the strength of the connection with their siblings. Brothers and sisters may love and hate, fight and forgive, but they never forget their early bonds.

Donna Turner is an urban mother from California sent to prison for almost a decade for a crime she didn't commit. After her release, she began a search to locate her children. On her journey, she discovers pain, heartache, romance, and true love, while trying to determine which paths to cross. A Mother's Torn Toe will keep you on the edge of your seat, from beginning to end. Sit back, and enjoy A Mother Torn Toe: The Donna Turner Story.

Falling for my boss is off-limits and being my brother’s best bud is taboo. But carrying his baby is a hell-scary dilemma. I return to my hometown after my dreams crumble. About to cross the road, a stern stranger nearly runs me over. It’s Levi Greenwood, the town’s grumpy yet hot neurosurgeon. My brother helped me get a job with him as a physician assistant. His mouth-watering charm drops every nurse's panties. But not mine. His arrogance turns me off. But music connects us at the bar and a sensual kiss loosens tension. Under a meteor shower, we have a sumptuous night. Every hair on ...

Rebecca Spiegel is working as a teacher in New Orleans when she learns of her sister’s suicide. Only after the funeral does shock give way to grief—and to many questions. How could Emily do this to herself? How could she have abandoned all those who loved her? And what could have been done differently to prevent this devastating loss?

While riding his new racing bike, Jeff is hit by an SUV - an accident which has a cascade effect on his life. He loses his job to a replacement, his girlfriend pressures him to move in, his bank accounts are hacked, and a restless spirit begs for his help - all in less than a week. But it's soon apparent that his so-called random accident is anything but, and the murder of a close friend has a hobbled Jeff on the run. Can he discover who's out to destroy his life - and threaten those he loves most?

John Niven's little brother Gary was fearless, popular, stubborn, handsome, hilarious and sometimes terrifying. In 2010, after years of chaotic struggle against the world, he took his own life at the age of 42. Hoping for the best while often witnessing the worst, John, his younger sister Linda and their mother, Jeanette, saw the darkest fears they had for Gary played out in drug deals, prison and bankruptcy.

This audiobook is dedicated to the "cool" aunts of the world. The aunts who step up in the world.

This book is designed to give you the tools to communicate under high-pressure situations. Most people feel uncomfortable and struggle with communicating in tough settings. We will leave you with many answers to questions that you may have about how to communicate effectively in these kinds of situations.

Cassie and Erin are sisters. They are close - in age, looks and personality - but there is one crucial difference: Cassie is adopted. At 17, Cassie sets out to find her birth mother. She is hungry for the truth, but she discovers her adoption was far more complicated than even she could have imagined. In uncovering her real identity Cassie learns her adoptive parents have kept a terrible secret from her her whole life, which now threatens to destroy everything she has ever held dear.

Barbara Hoffbeck never quite felt she fit into the small farming community of Big Stone City, South Dakota - and as the youngest of seven growing up during the post-Depression era, she struggled to find her place within her large Catholic family. Barbara defied expectations at every turn, determined to prove her worth in a male-dominated time and place, whether it be by joining a "no girls allowed" hunting trip with her brothers, racing to help save her family's burning barn, or moving across the United States to New York City to pursue a career in publishing.

With a text solidifying their commitment, brothers Stephen and Jim Gilliland embarked upon a journey of crazy workout challenges that increased in intensity as the year progressed: 10,000 push-ups each in March became 30,000 push-ups each by December. At the time, they were each searching for something more—more from their relationship as brothers and more from their middle-aged bodies. And as each month passed, they discovered the unexpected gift of what it means to live more fully as connected brothers, fathers, husbands, and successful leaders.

A compelling and humorous story that combines two narratives: one an account of the emotional struggle to have a family, the shock of having triplets, and the challenge of raising them; the other a timely and insightful commentary on changes taking place in the America the triplets are inheriting.

Two sisters—one a playwright, one a preacher—excavate their evolving bond. Swinging between irreverent humor and achy tenderness, Sistering: The Art of Holding Close and Letting Go is for anyone who has been lucky enough to find their number one fan, and for those still searching.

From uninitiated parents-to-be to those who know the ropes in families large or small, everyone will find something to relate to in Simon's hilarious and chaotic tales of his own home life. His observations of being a father have delighted his hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram: before now dads are often the forgotten ones who carry the luggage, open stiff jars, take photos on holiday, fix broken bikes, go back to work, do the night feeds and make a mean beans on toast with melted cheese without so much as a pat on the back.

Do you want to improve your relationships with children, siblings, parents, family, friends, and acquaintances? Do you struggle with anger, depression, or fear? How do childhood memories affect your adult life? How does birth order influence your actions and reactions? Clifford E. Isaacson is the author of multiple books on counseling and birth order. His research and the findings shared in this book are based on more than 30,000 counseling sessions that he conducted over his lengthy career.

Sleeping with my arrogant brother's billionaire best friend is a mistake, but getting pregnant? That's more unexpected. Rowan Jones, my domineering boss, is a smoking hot, sexy single dad. His toned physique, bedroom eyes, and charming smile set me on fire. But he’s always been a thorn in my side. Despite his jerkiness, he promotes me at work. Needing a break, I joined my brother’s beach getaway. Stuck beside Rowan on a plane, our bickering continues. But our lips ignite an intense flame on the beach. A wild night follows, leaving us both begging for more. Now, I’m falling deeper with...

Endlich Frieden in der Familie. Mit jedem Geschwisterchen steigt der Trubelfaktor in einer Familie exponentiell. Warum? Aus Sicht der Evolution sind Geschwister Rivalen, die um Nahrung und Sicherheit konkurrieren. »Ich will zuerst Apfelsaft! Nein, das ist mein Platz! Ich will vorne sitzen!« Wenn Eltern dieses Buch gelesen haben, wissen sie, worum die Kinder wirklich streiten. Und auch, wie sie am besten reagieren, um sie beim Zusammenwachsen zu unterstützen. Nicola Schmidt zeigt genial einfache Wege, schlimmste Rivalen zu starken Teams werden zu lassen.

A moving story about how autism and a shared appreciation for superheroes brought two brothers together. Author Josh Stehle learned everything he knows about superheroes from his older brother and best friend, Zach. From the worlds they live in, to the writers who created them, and studios who produced them--Zach is an expert in all things superhuman and heroic. He is also on the autistic spectrum.

Some writers look at life with their eyes, others with their heart. In this collection of evocative, funny, and moving stories, Peter Damm does both. These are vignettes of growing up in small town, rural Michigan, but also a closely observed portrait of mid-century America. The tone is alternately wry, elegiac, poignant, and humorous, as Damm recalls the joys of fishing on a northern lake, the rigors and confusion of childhood, or feasting on blueberries in autumn.

Eva, Peggy and Kathleen were sisters, living in a terraced house on a rough street. As they grew up, they dreamed of escaping their violent father. Peggy was a studious girl who became a Communist. Beautiful Kathleen married an abusive man and later - during the Second World War - fell in love with a GI. Feisty Eva became a thief as a child so she could help their mother put food on the table - and never lost her rebellious streak or her desire to protect her family. As the years passed, the sisters all lived close together, supporting each other through hard times.