Self Identity

Before Christmas Key became a year-round holiday haven, Bonnie Lane was just looking for a reason to start over. When Bonnie’s husband dies suddenly, she’s left grieving, restless, and unsure of what comes next. Her grown sons have lives of their own. Atlanta no longer feels like home. And all Bonnie knows for sure is that she needs a change. One trip to a tiny island off the Florida coast changes everything. At the time, Christmas Key isn’t the bustling, beachy paradise it is today. Jack Frosty’s doesn’t exist. Holly Baxter has just graduated high school. And the island is still ...

Ro is stuck. She's just entered her thirties, she's estranged from her mother, and her boyfriend has just left her to join a mission to Mars. Her days are spent dragging herself to her menial job at the aquarium, and her nights are spent drinking sharktinis (Mountain Dew and copious amounts of gin, plus a hint of jalapeño). With her best friend pulling away to focus on her upcoming wedding, Ro's only companion is Dolores, a giant Pacific octopus who also happens to be Ro's last remaining link to her father, a marine biologist who disappeared while on an expedition when Ro was a teenager.

Both a personal and general meditation on identity and belonging, Daniel J. Siegel’s book combines personal reflections with scientific discussions of how the mind, brain, and our relationships shape who we are. Weaving the internal and external, the subjective and objective, IntraConnected reveals how our culture may give us a message of separation as a solo, isolated self, but a wider perspective unveils that who we are may be something more―broader than the brain, bigger even than the body―and fundamental to social systems and the natural world.

Five years later, the lights still twinkle on Christmas Key—but a lot has changed. The island’s baby boom has officially landed: there’s a brand-new kindergarten class and a whole lot of chaos in the sandboxes. Social media influencers have discovered paradise, and now they’re everywhere—vlogging by the water, podcasting from cafés, and trying to make “#IslandVibes” a thing. But the real story this season isn’t in the hashtags or holiday lights. It’s Ruby Hudson. The beloved former First Lady and part-time Christmas Key resident has returned to the island with her husband...

The island’s getting smaller homes, bigger families, and one very overdue baby. It’s the holiday season on Christmas Key, and the whole island is wrapped in lights, tinsel, and anticipation. Holly Baxter—mayor, mom-to-be, and reality TV wrangler—is nine months pregnant and busier than ever. With HGTV crews arriving to film the launch of a beachfront tiny home community, the pressure is on…and so is the swelling, heartburn, and back pain. As stargazers descend for a once-in-a-lifetime meteor shower, Holly’s juggling a lot of things: a surprise visit from Coco that brings ...

Satan knows something that most of us fail to consider: Human beings are the crown of God's creation. It is this position of honor in all the cosmos that draws Satan's ire. With thoughtful and encouraging insight into our position of value in God's eyes, Charles Kraft explores the overt attacks that destroy our self-image - and the hidden ones, too. In his powerful and fortifying book, he answers these and other questions.

“I am married to an amazing woman, and we have great kids. I also carry a huge secret deep inside: I am gay.” Accepting truth about sexual identity after living outwardly as straight is terrifying and incredibly difficult to maneuver. Some fool themselves that this will be just fine, some have been caught exploring their sexuality, and some consider drastic steps to spare themselves and their loved ones from this truth.

Did you know that God’s light can shine through every facet of your identity? Radiant is an invitation for teen girls and young women to enjoy a candid conversation on identity with best-selling author Priscilla Shirer. You’ll hear reflections on life lessons she’s gathered from her teen years until now. She’ll show you how the light of God’s Word shaped her identity, and she’ll teach you how it can change and shape your life as well.

Lights, camera… chaos. Reality TV has arrived on Christmas Key, and Holly Baxter is feeling the heat. Mayor Holly thought she’d seen it all—snowmen made of sand, glitter-covered golf cart parades, and enough retiree drama to last a lifetime. But when the hit reality show Wild Tropics rolls onto the island just in time for a Halloween heatwave, things go from festive to frenzied in a flash. Now she’s juggling: An election challenge that’s heating up faster than a Florida fall A town full of residents who aren’t thrilled about being on camera A surprise visit from River O’Leary...

In an age where the familiar structures of identity, community, and certainty crumble into chaos, The Avatar Within: Designing Your Mythic Self in an Age of Chaos is an empowering guide for those ready to reclaim their power, authenticity, and purpose. Drawing from timeless myths, archetypal psychology, and transformational storytelling, Joseph Crown invites you on a profound journey inward to rediscover your mythic self—your Avatar. Far from a mere persona, this Avatar serves as your inner compass, guiding you toward wholeness and resilience amidst uncertainty and upheaval. Through ...

Does your teenage daughter seem overwhelmed by the battles of life—confused about her identity, burdened by anxiety, or entangled in the pressures of today’s culture? You are not alone. Every parent desires to see their daughter flourish spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. But how do you fight the unseen battles threatening her well-being? Deliverance Prayers for Your Teenage Daughter is not just another prayer book—it's a divine arsenal for spiritual warfare that empowers you to intercede for your daughter’s freedom, growth, and destiny. This book is a powerful guide, ...

What if there was a secret part of you connected to oracular consciousness and even to creative genius? What if you’ve been shamed out of your connection to this part because of how damn powerful and dangerous it makes you? The radical claim of Heal Your Witch Wound by Annalise Oatman is that there is, and you have been. Furthermore, you can reclaim your connection to this secret part of you. As a Jungian-influenced licensed clinical social worker with nearly a decade of experience working directly with trauma and other forms of mental and emotional distress, Oatman has brought her mental...

Finding your true value and purpose begins with a simple but profound truth: You have been wonderfully made. Do you ever question your worth or wonder what on Earth you’re here for? The everyday pressures and struggles young women face and the feeling of not measuring up can be overwhelming. God planned your days before you were born and he longs for you to discover the life he created you to live - here on Earth and in eternity. Wonderfully Made is designed to be listened to in 30 short sections that help you discover your true purpose and significance.

Taking everything they know from more than a decade of working with the queer and trans community, their personal journey of gender exploration, and clinical best practices, licensed therapist, coach, and speaker Rae McDaniel created the Gender Freedom Model. A uniquely supportive narrative for gender exploration and transition grounded in queer joy, their nine-pillar model has helped thousands of transgender and nonbinary individuals explore gender through play, pleasure, and freedom. And now, it can help you too.

Before he was the island’s only cop, Jake Zavaroni was just a guy running from heartbreak—and one very bad day. After a traumatic event on the job shakes him to his core, Officer Jake Zavaroni leaves his Miami beat behind. Big city crime. Big emotions. A messy breakup. He’s done with all of it. Christmas Key seems like the perfect escape: quiet beaches, sleepy streets, and a population made up mostly of sunburned retirees. No drama. No danger. Just peace. Until he meets Holly Baxter. She’s the island’s thirty-year-old mayor, full of spark, sass, and opinions—and she’s nothing ...

What if the greatest equation ever written was not one that explained the universe, but one that questioned existence itself? Elias Voltaire was a man who believed that everything could be calculated—every force, every motion, even human thought itself. But in his final moments, as he crossed the threshold of life and death, he found himself in a realm that defied all mathematical logic. Instead of nothingness, he encountered an infinite field of information, a vast and ever-changing ocean where knowledge flowed endlessly—yet he himself was dissolving into it. With no body, no form, and...

Imagine waking up tomorrow with the unstoppable power to flip the script of your life—effortlessly, naturally, and forever. What if everything you believed about habits was wrong? What if willpower isn’t your problem, and your past doesn’t define your potential? The Habit Switch by Jaxon Wolfe is not just another motivational manual—it’s the game-changing guide to rewiring your identity and breaking free from the invisible codes quietly running your life. Dive into a revolutionary blueprint that doesn’t just teach you how to build habits—it hands you the tools to completely ...

You’ve survived. But are you allowed to feel safe now? For years, pain has been your compass, your companion, your quiet proof that you were real. But now the storm has passed… and you don’t know who you are without it. In I Don’t Know Who I Am Without the Pain, bestselling author Sienna Thorne guides you through the tender, terrifying, and transformational journey of healing the identity shaped by suffering. This isn’t a book about “getting over it.” It’s about letting go without losing yourself. With gentle honesty and soul-deep reflection, each chapter walks beside you as...

It can be hard to let go. Maybe your past was incredible and you wish things in your life could be that way again. Perhaps your past was horrible and you can’t stop thinking about the hurt and the pain. Whether it’s good or bad, we all struggle with the baggage of the past. And the longer we hold on to something we should have dropped awhile ago, the harder it becomes for us to look at where we are and who we are right now. You can see the future ahead of you, and you know that your ultimate destination promises to be pretty amazing. But you’ll never get there carrying all that weight...

Are you tired of setting goals only to watch them fade into frustration? What if you could finally rewire your habits—not with willpower, but with a proven blueprint that works? Unstoppable Habits is not just another self-help book. It's your complete guide to becoming who you were created to be—step by step, day by day, habit by habit. From feeling stuck to living strong, this best-selling powerhouse by Jaxon Wolfe delivers the tools, science, and spiritual insight you need to redesign your life—permanently. With over two dozen transformative chapters, you’ll discover how to rewire...