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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.

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.

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.

Zami: A Carriacou name for women who work together as friends and lovers.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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....

A articulação das trabalhadoras sexuais para lutar por seus direitos e combater o estigma da profissão não é uma novidade no Brasil. Mas ganhou muita repercussão com as redes sociais, graças a ativistas como Monique Prada. Prostituta e feminista, Monique expõe, neste misto de ensaio e manifesto, as ideias que servem de base para o "putafeminismo", um movimento que dá voz às trabalhadoras sexuais e fortalece a luta dessas mulheres por direitos e contra a opressão, sem que para isso precisem abrir mão de seu trabalho ou se envergonhar dele.

Primer episodio de la serie documental Mujeres en pie de guerra. Todos conocemos el famoso cartel de We can do it, pero ¿sabemos realmente quién es su verdadera protagonista? Arrancamos el podcast de Mujeres en pie de guerra con la historia de Rosie, la remachadora.

Décimo y último episodio de la serie documental Mujeres en pie de guerra. Maria Mikhailovna Shabrova, Klavdia Alekseevna, Uskova, Claudia Nikolaevna Shavina … mujeres relevantes para la historia soviética. Un episodio con testimonios reales y que cierra un podcast donde el valor de la mujer fue igual de importante en ambos frentes de la Segunda Guerra Mundial.

Al borde la muerte. Así estuvo Denisse Fuentes en varias oportunidades debido a una enfermedad que la acosa desde que era poco más que una niña: la anorexia. A lo largo de más de diez años se ha sometido a dietas para adelgazar y para engordar, tratamientos psiquiátricos y hospitalizaciones, en un proceso que ha puesto a prueba tanto la resistencia del vínculo familiar como su voluntad de continuar viviendo. La salida de ese verdadero infierno es muy difícil, pero comenzó cuando entregó su testimonio a un programa de televisión, y logró sensibilizar a todo el país.

Fueron muchas, muchísimas, las mujeres que lucharon mano a manos con los hombres en las guerras de liberación, muchas las que sacrificaron sus vidas e, incluso, sus familias, pero solo de unas pocas hemos conservado su nombre en nuestro imaginario y es esa "invisibilización" la que, como me sucede en casi todos los libros que escribo, hizo que yo me fijara en todas y cada una de ellas.

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.