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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Winner of 5 national awards, Recipes for a Sacred Life is now available in a new, expanded edition.Recipes for a Sacred Life left us moved--and changed. Wise, poignant, funny, and inspiring.--RedbookON A DARK WINTER NIGHT with little to do, Rivvy Neshama took a Find Your Highest Purpose quiz. And the funny thing was, she found it: to live a sacred life. Problem was, she didn't know how. But she set out to learn. And in the weeks and months that followed, she began to remember and encounter all the people and experiences featured in this book-from her father's jokes to her mother's prayers, from Billie in Harlem to a stranger in Salzburg, and from warm tortillas to the humble oatmeal. Each became a story, like a recipe passed down, beginning with her mother and her simple toast to life. NESHAMA'S TRUE TALES, a memoir of sorts, are filled with love, warmth, and timeless wisdom. They ground us, and they lift us up. They make us laugh, and they make us cry. And most of all, they connect us more deeply with the grace and meaning of our lives.Exquisite storytelling. Written in the spirit of Elizabeth Gilbert or Anne Lamott, Neshama's stories (and a few miracles) are uplifting, witty, and wise. --Publishers WeeklyRivvy's bite-sized stories will make you nod with deepest knowing. It's a magical companion.--HuffPost Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was a guide to happiness? Recipes for a Sacred Life is the closest thing I've found. Powerful. Inspiring. About adding love and joy to the everyday.--First for Women magazine.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Winner of 5 national awards, Recipes for a Sacred Life is now available in a new, expanded edition.Recipes for a Sacred Life left us moved--and changed. Wise, poignant, funny, and inspiring.--RedbookON A DARK WINTER NIGHT with little to do, Rivvy Neshama took a Find Your Highest Purpose quiz. And the funny thing was, she found it: to live a sacred life. Problem was, she didn't know how. But she set out to learn. And in the weeks and months that followed, she began to remember and encounter all the people and experiences featured in this book-from her father's jokes to her mother's prayers, from Billie in Harlem to a stranger in Salzburg, and from warm tortillas to the humble oatmeal. Each became a story, like a recipe passed down, beginning with her mother and her simple toast to life. NESHAMA'S TRUE TALES, a memoir of sorts, are filled with love, warmth, and timeless wisdom. They ground us, and they lift us up. They make us laugh, and they make us cry. And most of all, they connect us more deeply with the grace and meaning of our lives.Exquisite storytelling. Written in the spirit of Elizabeth Gilbert or Anne Lamott, Neshama's stories (and a few miracles) are uplifting, witty, and wise. --Publishers WeeklyRivvy's bite-sized stories will make you nod with deepest knowing. It's a magical companion.--HuffPost Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was a guide to happiness? Recipes for a Sacred Life is the closest thing I've found. Powerful. Inspiring. About adding love and joy to the everyday.--First for Women magazine.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Winner of 5 national awards, Recipes for a Sacred Life is now available in a new, expanded edition.Recipes for a Sacred Life left us moved--and changed. Wise, poignant, funny, and inspiring.--RedbookON A DARK WINTER NIGHT with little to do, Rivvy Neshama took a Find Your Highest Purpose quiz. And the funny thing was, she found it: to live a sacred life. Problem was, she didn't know how. But she set out to learn. And in the weeks and months that followed, she began to remember and encounter all the people and experiences featured in this book-from her father's jokes to her mother's prayers, from Billie in Harlem to a stranger in Salzburg, and from warm tortillas to the humble oatmeal. Each became a story, like a recipe passed down, beginning with her mother and her simple toast to life. NESHAMA'S TRUE TALES, a memoir of sorts, are filled with love, warmth, and timeless wisdom. They ground us, and they lift us up. They make us laugh, and they make us cry. And most of all, they connect us more deeply with the grace and meaning of our lives.Exquisite storytelling. Written in the spirit of Elizabeth Gilbert or Anne Lamott, Neshama's stories (and a few miracles) are uplifting, witty, and wise. --Publishers WeeklyRivvy's bite-sized stories will make you nod with deepest knowing. It's a magical companion.--HuffPost Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was a guide to happiness? Recipes for a Sacred Life is the closest thing I've found. Powerful. Inspiring. About adding love and joy to the everyday.--First for Women magazine.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Readers will be fascinated. . . . A haunting reminder of how precious democracy is.--Kirkus ReviewsThe inspiring true story of the Zalli family, forced to rebuild their lives in a new, uncertain landBorn in poverty-stricken Albania, twin sisters Argita and Detina Zalli always dreamed of becoming doctors. But when the government collapsed, plunging the country into anarchy and civil war, the twins' dream unraveled along with their homeland.Their parents were determined to find a way to leave and save their daughters' futures--not to mention their very lives. After several dangerous attempts, they finally escaped, only to be thrust into a new nightmare as refugees.With grit and determination, they fought their way forward. When tragedy struck yet again, threatening what they held most dear, the girls had to come to terms with the high price they had all paid to survive.In>Good Morning, Hope, Argita and Detina share their harrowing story of courage and resilience. It was the strength of their family, particularly the sisters' unbreakable bond as twins, that nurtured and sustained them throughout their perilous ordeal.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Readers will be fascinated. . . . A haunting reminder of how precious democracy is.--Kirkus ReviewsThe inspiring true story of the Zalli family, forced to rebuild their lives in a new, uncertain landBorn in poverty-stricken Albania, twin sisters Argita and Detina Zalli always dreamed of becoming doctors. But when the government collapsed, plunging the country into anarchy and civil war, the twins' dream unraveled along with their homeland.Their parents were determined to find a way to leave and save their daughters' futures--not to mention their very lives. After several dangerous attempts, they finally escaped, only to be thrust into a new nightmare as refugees.With grit and determination, they fought their way forward. When tragedy struck yet again, threatening what they held most dear, the girls had to come to terms with the high price they had all paid to survive.In>Good Morning, Hope, Argita and Detina share their harrowing story of courage and resilience. It was the strength of their family, particularly the sisters' unbreakable bond as twins, that nurtured and sustained them throughout their perilous ordeal.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Spur Award Winner for Best Western First Nonfiction Book - Spur Award Finalist for Best Western Contemporary Nonfiction - IPY Silver Award for Best Memoir - Next Generation Indie Award for Best Memoir (Overcoming Adversity) - International Book Award for Best True CrimeA violent ex-con forces his son to commit crimes in this unforgettable memoir about family and survivalCinematically gripping.--Kirkus ReviewsGrowing up on the Navajo Indian Reservation, David Crow and his siblings idolized their dad, a self-taught Cherokee who loved to tell his children about his World War I feats. But as time passed, David discovered the other side of Thurston Crow, the ex-con with his own code of ethics that justified cruelty, violence, lies--even murder. Intimidating David with beatings, Thurston coerced his son into doing his criminal bidding. David's mom, too mentally ill to care for her children, couldn't protect him.Through sheer determination, and with the help of a few angels along the way, David managed to get into college and achieve professional success. When he finally found the courage to refuse his father's criminal demands, he unwittingly triggered a plot of revenge that would force him into a deadly showdown with Thurston Crow. David would have only twenty-four hours to outsmart his father--the brilliant, psychotic man who bragged that the three years he spent in the notorious San Quentin State Prison had been the easiest time of his life.Raw and palpable, The Pale-Faced Lie is an inspirational story about the power of forgiveness and the strength of the human spirit.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Spur Award Winner for Best Western First Nonfiction Book - Spur Award Finalist for Best Western Contemporary Nonfiction - IPY Silver Award for Best Memoir - Next Generation Indie Award for Best Memoir (Overcoming Adversity) - International Book Award for Best True CrimeA violent ex-con forces his son to commit crimes in this unforgettable memoir about family and survivalCinematically gripping.--Kirkus ReviewsGrowing up on the Navajo Indian Reservation, David Crow and his siblings idolized their dad, a self-taught Cherokee who loved to tell his children about his World War I feats. But as time passed, David discovered the other side of Thurston Crow, the ex-con with his own code of ethics that justified cruelty, violence, lies--even murder. Intimidating David with beatings, Thurston coerced his son into doing his criminal bidding. David's mom, too mentally ill to care for her children, couldn't protect him.Through sheer determination, and with the help of a few angels along the way, David managed to get into college and achieve professional success. When he finally found the courage to refuse his father's criminal demands, he unwittingly triggered a plot of revenge that would force him into a deadly showdown with Thurston Crow. David would have only twenty-four hours to outsmart his father--the brilliant, psychotic man who bragged that the three years he spent in the notorious San Quentin State Prison had been the easiest time of his life.Raw and palpable, The Pale-Faced Lie is an inspirational story about the power of forgiveness and the strength of the human spirit.…

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

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Hardback. Condition: Good. Readers will be fascinated. . . . A haunting reminder of how precious democracy is.--Kirkus ReviewsThe inspiring true story of the Zalli family, forced to rebuild their lives in a new, uncertain landBorn in poverty-stricken Albania, twin sisters Argita and Detina Zalli always dreamed of becoming doctors. But when the government collapsed, plunging the country into anarchy and civil war, the twins' dream unraveled along with their homeland.Their parents were determined to find a way to leave and save their daughters' futures--not to mention their very lives. After several dangerous attempts, they finally escaped, only to be thrust into a new nightmare as refugees.With grit and determination, they fought their way forward. When tragedy struck yet again, threatening what they held most dear, the girls had to come to terms with the high price they had all paid to survive.In>Good Morning, Hope, Argita and Detina share their harrowing story of courage and resilience. It was the strength of their family, particularly the sisters' unbreakable bond as twins, that nurtured and sustained them throughout their perilous ordeal.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Spur Award Winner for Best Western First Nonfiction Book - Spur Award Finalist for Best Western Contemporary Nonfiction - IPY Silver Award for Best Memoir - Next Generation Indie Award for Best Memoir (Overcoming Adversity) - International Book Award for Best True CrimeA violent ex-con forces his son to commit crimes in this unforgettable memoir about family and survivalCinematically gripping.--Kirkus ReviewsGrowing up on the Navajo Indian Reservation, David Crow and his siblings idolized their dad, a self-taught Cherokee who loved to tell his children about his World War I feats. But as time passed, David discovered the other side of Thurston Crow, the ex-con with his own code of ethics that justified cruelty, violence, lies--even murder. Intimidating David with beatings, Thurston coerced his son into doing his criminal bidding. David's mom, too mentally ill to care for her children, couldn't protect him.Through sheer determination, and with the help of a few angels along the way, David managed to get into college and achieve professional success. When he finally found the courage to refuse his father's criminal demands, he unwittingly triggered a plot of revenge that would force him into a deadly showdown with Thurston Crow. David would have only twenty-four hours to outsmart his father--the brilliant, psychotic man who bragged that the three years he spent in the notorious San Quentin State Prison had been the easiest time of his life.Raw and palpable, The Pale-Faced Lie is an inspirational story about the power of forgiveness and the strength of the human spirit.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Jeremy Schreiber was on top of the world-athletic, newly married, successful. And then something went terribly wrong. In this moving memoir, he shares his journey after he received a terrifying diagnosis: ALS.As the devastating disease robbed him of movement and speech, he was abandoned by his wife and betrayed by a society that shuns people with disabilities. But it's not all doom and gloom. He found love, support, and a powerful purpose.While fighting for his independence and then for his life, Jeremy gave his all to the ALS and disability communities. Never Say Invisible is his legacy gift. Smart, clever, and humorous, his story is a testament to what can be learned and achieved despite a terminal illness.Jeremy died on October 29, 2021, before he could finish this book. Sandra Jonas Publishing is proud to collaborate with his parents, Fred and Ronnye Schreiber, to carry on his work. A portion of the book proceeds will be donated to the ALS Association Greater New York Chapter and the ALS Therapy Development Institute. …

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Paperback. Condition: Good. A contemporary Erma Bombeck extols the highs and lows of parentingWhen Dallas Louis decided that all she wanted in life was to meet and marry her Prince Charming and become a mother, she had no idea what was in store for her. But she would soon find out. After only seven months of dating, she married the love of her life, and within the course of twenty-six months, she gave birth to three children. Her husband knew her longer pregnant than not pregnant In this hilarious book, Dallas shares highlights of what happened in her world once she and her husband, Jeff, brought home three kids in a time span that was barely long enough to build a house, let alone long enough to build three humans. She would like readers to find comfort in knowing that they aren't the only ones suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome or buyer's remorse. And, yes, it's okay to admit that both of those conditions apply to parenting, though hopefully not all the time.Channeling Erma Bombeck, Dallas will tell you all the things your friends will not and the things the other books are too afraid to print. With her irreverent humor and brash tell it like it is style, she'll help you laugh at everyday situations, easing the pressure of the toughest job in the world: being a mom.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A contemporary Erma Bombeck extols the highs and lows of parentingWhen Dallas Louis decided that all she wanted in life was to meet and marry her Prince Charming and become a mother, she had no idea what was in store for her. But she would soon find out. After only seven months of dating, she married the love of her life, and within the course of twenty-six months, she gave birth to three children. Her husband knew her longer pregnant than not pregnant In this hilarious book, Dallas shares highlights of what happened in her world once she and her husband, Jeff, brought home three kids in a time span that was barely long enough to build a house, let alone long enough to build three humans. She would like readers to find comfort in knowing that they aren't the only ones suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome or buyer's remorse. And, yes, it's okay to admit that both of those conditions apply to parenting, though hopefully not all the time.Channeling Erma Bombeck, Dallas will tell you all the things your friends will not and the things the other books are too afraid to print. With her irreverent humor and brash tell it like it is style, she'll help you laugh at everyday situations, easing the pressure of the toughest job in the world: being a mom.…

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