Novedades

Yiyun Li’s remarkable, defiant work of radical acceptance as she considers the loss of her son James. Things in Nature Merely Grow is a testament to Li’s indomitable spirit.

What happens when the fantasy becomes your reality—only to leave you feeling more invisible than ever? I thought dating a billionaire would be the dream. And for a while, it was. The private jets. The penthouses. The whispered “I miss you” from the back of a Rolls Royce. I was the woman every girl envied—draped in diamonds, invited everywhere, chosen by the man everyone wanted. But beneath the surface of the glamor was a haunting truth I could no longer ignore: I had everything… and yet I was disappearing. This isn’t just a book about love and heartbreak. It’s about waking up....

In the six lectures of Margaret Atwood: A Modern Myth-Maker, Dr. Jennifer Cognard-Black will take you on a thorough exploration of Atwood’s most celebrated novel to examine the many ways this book has transcended its dystopian roots to become something more than a tale of, “What if?” Over the course of these lectures, you’ll examine the social, political, cultural, and spiritual impact of the novel—and of Atwood herself—as you dive deep into the text to unravel its themes and inspirations.

In this powerful and personal memoir, Annelise Duval shares her journey of survival, courage, and healing after escaping the devastating grip of domestic violence. Through raw, honest storytelling, Annelise provides insight into the emotional, physical, and psychological toll of abuse, while offering a message of hope for those still trapped in the cycle.

Vera Huff Alderson’s memoir detailing her life homesteading in southeastern Colorado. A first-hand account of a families’ struggle to survive during the Great Depression and The Dust Bowl that devastated their world. Throughout the hardships and loss, the community of Baca County demonstrated their resilience and strength to weather the ravaging storms. From youth to adulthood, Vera writes of her experiences living on the prairie, navigating rural education, and coming of age through countless adversities.

Karie Fugett’s story depicts an oft-overlooked reality of war: the experience of the many thousands of caregivers and spouses—mostly women, mostly young, mostly poor—whose lives have been shattered by battles fought against enemies abroad and against addiction at home. Tender, vivid, and laced with dark humor, Alive Day is at once an epic and engrossing love story, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and a powerful indictment of the sins of a nation.

With humility and candor, artist activist Mary Fisher inspires us when, in her eighth decade, she creatively takes on disease, poverty, hunger, injustice, racism and the role of women. Uneasy Silence tells her story of speaking truth to power while living with AIDS, journeying through cancer and surviving a near-death experience. Her steady concern for The Other enables her to find the strength to stand up, speak up and make a difference, inspiring us to do the same.

From the bustling streets of Odesa to the vibrant cities of London, Montreal, New York, and San Francisco’s Jewish Fillmore District, Joan Moran’s captivating historical memoir of her mother weaves a vivid portrait of one woman’s quest for identity and freedom against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world.

From the author of the acclaimed novel A Pigeon and a Boy comes a charming tale of family ties, over-the-top housekeeping, and the sport of storytelling in Nahalal, the village of Meir Shalev's birth. Here we meet Shalev's amazing Grandma Tonia, who arrived in Palestine by boat from Russia in 1923 and lived in a constant state of battle with what she viewed as the family's biggest enemy in their new land: dirt.

A unique survivor memoir. Essays that range from heartwarming to brutal. Individual trigger warnings (TW) allow listeners to practice self-care. Washington State native Mary Knight, MSW, experienced various forms of child sex trafficking, sometimes in her own home. Her parents were her pimps. Knight's current life is filled with safety, love, joy, and children. Happily married, she is a child advocate, a foster parent, and a grandmother.

Still in denial, and in the midst of plans to sail around the world, Desiree finds herself at the doors of an alcohol rehabilitation centre. Her mind goes into overdrive. Hold on!!! This is not right!!! I am a professional, an accountant. I hold down an important job. I have plans, big plans. I am going sailing. I AM FINE!!!! And then she sees that mirror again. It had been following her around lately. And in the mirror...she sees desperate eyes, a bloated pasty face, an overweight middle aged woman having a panic attack. In this prequel to her first book about her sailing adventures (A ...

Dive into a journey of resilience and rediscovery with this compelling book on surviving cancer. Written with passion and raw honesty, it offers not just a survivor’s story but a guide to reclaiming life with renewed vigor. Through its pages, discover the strength to not only endure but to thrive, finding joy in the simple, profound moments that make life beautiful. This book is a testament to the indomitable human spirit, offering hope, inspiration, and a celebration of life after cancer.

A Journey of Dementia Through the Eyes of a Carer: A Personal Memoir on Love, Loss, and Resilience For anyone touched by dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, "A Journey of Dementia Through the Eyes of a Carer" offers a heartfelt, deeply personal story that sheds light on the emotional, physical, and mental challenges of caregiving. Written by Australian author Kat Toriez, this compelling memoir details the journey of a caregiver through the stages of dementia, from early diagnosis and cognitive decline to the heart-breaking final days. Kat Toriez shares her intimate experiences as a caregiver...

En 1932 cuando su esposo asumía la presidencia de los EE. UU, Eleanor Roosevelt entró en una claustrofóbica existencia de obligaciones como primera dama. Pero de forma inesperada, le llegó un salvavidas en forma de una luchadora reportera de prensa: Lorena Hickok. Ambas mujeres no podrían haber sido más diferentes, pero enseguida se enamoraron.

What do you do when everyone around you is embracing parenthood or focused on their careers, and you're not sure either path is right for you? Lisa Jansen decided to find out. At 33, Lisa had everything she ever wanted; A successful career in marketing, amazing friends, and the great outdoors of New Zealand as her playground. She was happy. Until one day, doubts started creeping in, and Lisa found herself at a crossroads. Unsure about whether she wants to embrace a career-focused life or follow in her friends' footsteps and start a family, she began to wonder what else there is. Desperate ...

Jessica Cooper takes listeners on an unforgettable journey through the darkest valleys of addiction, abuse, heartbreak, and loss—only to reveal the miraculous grace that met her there. From a childhood shattered by trauma to the depths of self-destruction, she fought battles that seemed impossible to win. But God was never finished with her story.

Jenefeness was born into a broken life full of crime, abuse, and addiction. Her mother was a 14-year-old child who was molested by a family friend, giving birth to her at the age of 15. She never met her biological father until she was an adult.

In 2019, Greta Morgan was on the rise. She had toured with Vampire Weekend, collaborated with Jenny Lewis, and garnered critical acclaim with her own musical projects. But in March 2020, after contracting COVID-19, she was diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological disorder with no known cure that left her unable to sing. Her once crystalline voice now reduced to a hush, she saw her career come to an abrupt standstill.

When you speak English with barely an accent, it’s hard for most people to believe that you were born in France. But Elisabeth Bykoff spent the first twenty-two years of her life there, raised in the French culture on a diet of American pop movies, TV, and music. Elisabeth’s love for American movies led her to dream of making them herself in Hollywood, building her American dream full of romance, prosperity, and a fulfilling career.

SHATTERED DREAMS . . . Thank you for making my first book, Shattered Dreams, a New York Times best-seller. In it, I told the story of my plural marriage to Fundamentalist Mormon, Verlan LeBaron. As the second of ten wives, I bore him thirteen children so that he could become a god of a future planet and guarantee my eternal life. But instead of salvation, I felt the damnation of alienation, poverty, abuse, and a broken heart. I watched as twenty-eight family members and friends, who dared to oppose my brother-in-law “Evil Ervil,” were murdered in cold blood. The book ended when Verlan ...