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A Life Impossible: Living with ALS: Finding Peace and Wisdom Within a Fragile Existence
by Jeff Duncan Steve GleasonFrom NFL player Steve Gleason, a powerful, inspiring memoir of love, heartbreak, resilience, family, and remarkable triumph in the face of ALS"Gleason is a symbol of resilience, hope and optimism.&” —The New York Times • "Steve Gleason has changed the world." –Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner • "An extraordinary book...A Life Impossible will change the way people cope, think, and live." –Mike Lupica, co-author with James Patterson of 12 Months to LiveIn 2011, three years after leaving the NFL, Steve Gleason was diagnosed with ALS, a terminal disease that takes away the ability to move, talk, and breathe. Doctors gave him three years to live. He was thirty-three years old. As Steve says, he is now ten years past his expiration date.His memoir is the chronicle of a remarkable life, one filled with optimism and joy, despite the trauma and pain and despair he has experienced. Writing using eye-tracking technology, Gleason covers his pre-ALS life through the highs and lows of his NFL career with the New Orleans Saints, where he made one of the most memorable plays in Saints history, leading to a victory in the first post-Katrina home game, uplifting the city, making him a hero, and reflected in a nine-foot bronze statue outside the Superdome. Then came his heartbreaking diagnosis. Gleason lost all muscle function, he now uses Stephen Hawking-like technology to communicate, and breathes with the help of a ventilator. This book captures Gleason and his wife Michel&’s unmatched resilience as they reinvent their lives, refuse to succumb to despair, and face his disease realistically and existentially.This unsparing portrait argues that a person's true strength does not reside solely in one&’s body but also in the ability to face unfathomable adversity and still be able to love and treasure life.
A Life Less Throwaway: The Lost Art of Buying for Life
by Tara ButtonA revolutionary guide to the art of mindful buying that will teach you how to resist cheaply made goods and make smart, fulfilling purchases that last a lifetime. With the whole world trying to convince us to spend our way to happiness, we’ve been left cluttered, stressed, and unfulfilled. Tara Button, founder of BuyMeOnce, is at the forefront of the global movement to change the way we shop and live forever. Tara advocates a life of mindful buying that celebrates what lasts, giving you exercises that help you curb impulses, ignore trends, and discover your true style. Once a shopaholic herself, her groundbreaking mindful curation method reveals the amazing benefits of buying for life and will help you: • Spot the tricks that make you overspend • De-clutter your home • Find the products that serve you best • Rediscover the art of keeping and caring for things • Find happiness, success, and self-worth, beyond buying
A Life That Is Good: The Message of Proverbs in a World Wanting Wisdom
by Glenn PembertonSomewhere out there is the &“good life,&” and we&’re all scrambling to get it. Glenn Pemberton maintains in this book that we find the so-called good life not in good things but in living well—and the biblical book of Proverbs teaches us how to live that life.Though based on solid biblical scholarship, A Life That Is Good is not a textbook, commentary, or comprehensive study. It is instead a readable, practical guide to the wisdom found in the ancient book of Proverbs—wisdom on everyday living, speech, relationships, justice, money, and much more. Pastors and church groups in particular will love and benefit from this relevant guide regarding the message of Proverbs for today&’s world.
A Life That Is Good: The Message of Proverbs in a World Wanting Wisdom
by Glenn PembertonSomewhere out there is the &“good life,&” and we&’re all scrambling to get it. Glenn Pemberton maintains in this book that we find the so-called good life not in good things but in living well—and the biblical book of Proverbs teaches us how to live that life.Though based on solid biblical scholarship, A Life That Is Good is not a textbook, commentary, or comprehensive study. It is instead a readable, practical guide to the wisdom found in the ancient book of Proverbs—wisdom on everyday living, speech, relationships, justice, money, and much more. Pastors and church groups in particular will love and benefit from this relevant guide regarding the message of Proverbs for today&’s world.
A Life That Matters: Five Steps to Making a Difference
by P. K. HallinanThere comes a time in every person's life when they wonder: does anything I do really matter? In this inspiring book, bestselling author P.K. Hallinan shows readers how to answer that question with a resounding yes! With encouraging stories from his life and others, Hallinan lays out five immensely practical steps readers can follow to achieve a more meaningful life: Work hard, Go in the strength you have, Finish what you start, Be patient, Help other people along the way.
A Life Well Lived
by Charles SwindollIn a world where everything is constantly moving forward, we often take a long, hard look in the mirror, see the same old sinner that should have been left behind long ago, and wonder if we've done enough to merit God's approval. The Creator never intended us to be burdened by constant guilt, shame, and fear. In A Life Well Lived, Charles Swindoll provides a poignant and inspirational message from the book of Micah that frees Christians from unscriptural notions of failure and shows them the rewards of an obedient heart. Rather than focusing on the "Checklist Christianity" that misses God's message of redemption, Swindoll encourages us to embrace the fullness of our Creator's love. Leave the shackles of second-guessing forever behind and embrace God's grace with A Life Well Lived. "What honors the Lord is a heart that beats in the same rhythm as His, a spirit that values the same qualities that define Him. He wants people who do what is right, who love kindness, and who walk humbly with Him. Do as he says, and you will not only honor the Lord you love, you will live life well."
A Life Well Lived Bible Companion
by Charles SwindollOpen this Bible Companion to dig deeply into the principles of God's Word, to hear God's Voice, leading you toward developing A Life Well Lived. Christians often wonder if their decisions and behaviors are truly pleasing to God, if, in God's eyes, they are living life well. New Christians may say, "Okay, I have placed my complete trust in Jesus to save me from my sins. Now what? What does this look like every day?" In A Life Well Lived Bible Companion, Charles Swindoll starts with the poignant and inspirational message in his book A Life Well Lived, which is based on Scripture in the book of Micah. Using biblical teaching and an inspirational messages, he leads Christians to abandon unnecessary feelings of doubt, showing that a life lived unto God is a life well lived Find freedom from unscriptural notions of failure and understand the rewards of an obedient heart.
A Life Well Lived: Dialogues with a “Kabouter"
by Manfred F. Kets de VriesManfred Kets de Vries wears many “hats”—psychoanalyst, executive coach, consultant, management educator, researcher, writer—but he has noticed that whichever hat he is wearing, every question he is asked boils down to one thing: “How can I live a well-lived life?” Over many years of practice in all these disciplines, Professor Kets de Vries has realized the unsurpassed value of stories in tackling human dilemmas and providing answers to this question. The book is, therefore, one of the most important books he has written for coaches, students, leaders, managers, educators—or anyone seeking a more reflective text to guide them through the multitude of questions that we face in work and in life. He draws on a long literary tradition of the unexpected encounter with a wise “other,” fantastic or magical—think The Little Prince, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Once and Future King, the Harry Potter novels—to animate an exploration of the deepest questions and concerns of human beings. He constructs an extended Socratic dialogue between his two “selves”; the first a naïve traveler, lost in the Siberian wilderness, and the second a reflective avatar who comes to his aid. The avatar takes the form of a “kabouter,” a familiar figure in Dutch folklore whose counterpart can be found in different cultures around the world and throughout centuries of storytelling. Through stories, riddles, and puzzles, the kabouter challenges the traveler to question and reflect upon his life and values, guiding him—and readers—toward the insights that will help them achieve a life well lived.
A Life Worth Living
by Robert ZaretskyExploring themes that preoccupied Albert Camus--absurdity, silence, revolt, fidelity, and moderation--Robert Zaretsky portrays a moralist who refused to be fooled by the nobler names we assign to our actions, and who pushed himself, and those about him, to challenge the status quo. For Camus, rebellion against injustice is the human condition.
A Life Worth Living: The 9 Essentials
by Barrie Sanford GreiffInspirational and heartwarming, A Life Worth Living provides a insightful guide to living life meaningfully and well. In a time when everyday life is dominated by the pursuit of material wealth, Dr. Barrie Sanford Greiff has redefined "net worth" as a life not dominated by the financial bottom line. Weaving together memorable stories and insights gathered during his long tenure as a Harvard psychiatrist, Greiff highlights in this though-provoking book nine essentials that make true worth: Loving, Learning, Laboring, Laughing, Lamenting, Linking, Living, Leading and Leaving. By heightening our awareness of these essentials in our lives, he reasons, we can find the path to spiritual worth -- and learn that sharing life lessons is the best way to make our lives worthwhile. Both pragmatic and uplifting, A Life Worth Living offers an inspiring remedy for the spiritual myopia of our time.
A Life of Being, Having, and Doing Enough
by Wayne MullerFrom the bestselling author of "Sabbath" and "Legacy of the Heart" comes a bold new work that answers this most pressing question: How do we know what is enough?
A Life of Dreams
by Asma ElferkoussHow to live a life of dreams A life of dreams By writing a letter to her daughter, a mother tries to provide advice and recommendations to allow her offspring to have the keys in hand to fully live "a life of dreams".
A Life of My Own: Meditations on Hope and Acceptance (Hazelden Meditations #1)
by Karen CaseyA Life of My Own offers direct and affirming meditations for daily access to strength, serenity, and insight in our relationships with chemically dependent people.A Life of My Own-- direct and affirming meditations offer daily access to strength, serenity, and insight in our relationships with chemically dependent people. Written with a broad-based spirituality and straight-forward style by the author of the classic Each Day a New Beginning, these reflections gently guide friends and family working programs like Al-Anon, Nar-Anon, and Coc-Anon to a better sense of themselves, Twelve Step principles, and what it means to joyfully live a life of one's own.
A Lifelong Love Affair: Keeping Sexual Desire Alive in Your Relationship
by Joseph NowinskiThis is a book for today--for people who understand the value of committed, monogamous relationships. The women's movement and the sexual revolution have done more than change our attitudes about sex. They have precipitated changes in the nature of relationships. True equality between partners is the modern goal. But equality is more than an ideal. It is necessary for an intimate and passionate relationship. A Lifelong Love Affair clearly explains how you can ensure that sexual desire will be forever present in your relationship and shows you how to break down the barriers that prevent spontaneous passion between partners. Nowinski addresses how intimacy and sexual desire are influenced by issues such as: honesty, trust, power, self-esteem, body image, and fantasy. If you want to have a lifelong love affair with your partner, then this is the book to help you achieve your desire!
A Lifelong Love: Discovering How Intimacy with God Breathes Passion into Your Marriage
by Gary ThomasA good marriage isn&’t something found; it&’s something made. In this revised and updated edition of the bestselling book A Lifelong Love, author Gary Thomas shares that when couples pursue spiritual purpose and worship it builds lasting intimacy and friendship between them. In A Lifelong Love, Thomas takes couples on three essential journeys leading to a strong marriage: The journey toward each otherThe journey toward GodThe journey toward love Whether readers are feeling discouraged about their marriage or simply want to infuse their relationship with greater spiritual and relational passion, A Lifelong Love offers the guidance they need to embrace the eternal intentions that God has for them.
A Line Above the Sky: On Mountains and Motherhood
by Helen MortGuardian Books to Watch 2022Evening Standard Books to Watch 2022Bookseller Editor's ChoiceWinner of the Boardman Tasker Award for Mountain Literature'A wonderful book - exhilarating and taut, fearless in its explorations of wildness, risk, motherhood, and the inner and outer worlds of the writer' Jon McGregor'This book is beautiful' Emma Jane Unsworth'Climbing gives you the illusion of being in control, just for a while, the tantalising sense of being able to stay one move ahead of death'As a child, Helen Mort was drawn to the thrill and risk of climbing, the tension between human and rockface, and the climber's need to be hyperaware of the sensory world - to feel the texture of rock under their fingers, how their crampons bite into the ice, the subtle shifts in weather. But when she becomes a mother for the first time, she finds herself re-examining this most elemental of disciplines, and the way that we view women who put themselves in danger.Written by one of Britain's most talented young writers, A Line Above the Sky melds memoir and nature writing to create what will surely become a classic of the genre; it asks why humans are compelled to climb and poses other, deeper questions about self, motherhood and freedom. It is a love letter to losing oneself in physicality, whether that in the risk of climbing a granite wall solo, without ropes, or the intensity of bringing a child into the world.
A Little Bit Married: How to Know When It's Time to Walk Down the Aisle or Out the Door
by Hannah Seligson"Quarterlife Crisis" meets "Why Men Marry Bitches": A guide to successfully navigating the long-term relationship years, for any woman wondering, So... where's the ring?
A Little Bit of Angels: An Introduction to Spirit Guidance (Little Bit Series #11)
by Elaine ClaytonAn &“angelic&” entry in the popular LITTLE BIT OF series! Angels will warn us, protect us, and enhance our lives—if we understand how to work with their energy. But how do we ask our angelic guides for intervention? Or determine if their influence is improving our lives? Intuitive author Elaine Clayton presents an accessible introduction to the fascinating and perennially popular field of angelic intervention, with practical advice we can easily integrate into our day-to-day life. See how angels can foster empathy, forgiveness, and creativity; attract your own personal angel; and communicate with your angels through dream journals.
A Little Bit of Enneagram: An Introduction to the Nine Personality Types (Little Bit Series)
by Ashton Whitmoyer-OberThe Enneagram is an incredibly powerful tool for understanding personality types: who we are, how we function best in the world, and how we relate to each other. A Little Bit of Enneagram is an essential guide to the basics of this amazing system, including background and history and a basic overview of the nine major motivations. Expert author Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober also branches out into Enneagram &“wings&” or variations, the motivations&’ role in interpersonal relationships, and more in this easy-to-use handbook on an increasingly popular phenomenon.
A Little Bit of Lucid Dreaming: An Introduction to Dream Manipulation (Little Bit Series #27)
by Cyrena Leeintroduction to the practice of lucid dreaming—including instructions on how to do it yourself. Lucid dreaming is, simply put, the realization that you are dreaming. It is to wake up inside a dream, and to know that everything you see before you is a product of your imagination and consciousness. It can be disorienting, but once you know that, you can actually take control of your dream. Cyrena Lee, a longtime expert on the topic, takes you through the history of lucid dreaming from ancient times to the present. She describes the therapeutic benefits of the practice, from its use in eliminating sleep issues and increasing your quality of sleep to its role in rewriting past traumas and promoting creativity. She coaches you through exercises to remember dreams, keep a dream journal, fall asleep while fully conscious, and practice dream meditation and dreaming yoga. She even includes some advanced techniques, such as moving objects in dreams and talking to dream characters who can help you achieve clarity in your waking life. This exciting and accessible look at a growing practice presents uncharted opportunities for personal and spiritual growth.
A Little Bit of Meditation: An Introduction to Focus (Little Bit Series #7)
by Amy Leigh MercreeAn easy-to-use, informative introduction to one of today&’s most popular spiritual practices: meditation. A great place to start on your meditation journey, this book explores the history of meditation and its origins as well as its practical applications. In addition to outlining how meditation can improve the quality of our experience on earth, Amy Leigh Mercree covers different forms of the practice, from mantra meditations to moving meditations. Meditation is a proven method of finding calm and coping with our crazy world. Amy Leigh Mercree explores the history of this ancient practice as well as its practical applications—including decreased anxiety and a more contented life. In addition to outlining the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual ramifications of meditating, she includes a selection of easy-to-follow guided meditations.Learn about meditation in an easy-to-understand introduction
A Little Book of Japanese Contentments: Ikigai, Forest Bathing, Wabi-sabi, and More
by Erin Niimi LonghurstDiscover the Japanese philosophies for living a happier, more balanced life in this beautifully illustrated guide.With the longest healthy life spans in the world, Japanese people understand the art of living well. This beautiful book distills traditional Japanese philosophies intrinsic to the culture of wellbeing and provides easy-to-follow exercises for those who want to incorporate these ideas into their daily lives. With sections on kokoro (heart and mind) and karada (body), plus a guide on how to form and nurture good habits, the book includes entries on ikigai (living with purpose), wabi-sabi (the beauty of imperfection and impermanence), shinrinyoku (forest bathing), ikebana (the art of flower arranging), and much more. Richly illustrated, A Little Book of Japanese Contentments is a warm invitation to cultivate contentment in everyday life.
A Little Book of Love
by June Eding"For one human being to love another; that is perhaps the most difficult of all our tasks, the ultimate, the last test and proof, the work for which all other work is but preparation." --Rainer Maria RilkeA Little Book of Love gathers the collected wisdom of great men and women throughout history, through quotes and thoughtful meditations on the subject of love in a beautiful publication.From romantic and intimate love to friendship and family, this inspiring collection makes a great gift for anyone seeking to strengthen love's role in their lives, and to deepen their relationships with others. Whether a family member, friend, or that special person, it serves as a simple, affordable gesture of the love we feel for those we hold dear. Filled with loving advice and thought-provoking quotations, this easily accessible book includes easy ways to enhance the role love plays in your life. Heartfelt kindness with a drop of deeper wisdom is present in every page. Love binds us together, sharing strength and happiness. With love we can turn our world around. A Little Book of Love promotes cooperation and a deeper understanding of ourselves and the people around us, by helping us to reflect on love's place in our lives. A Little Book of Love will inspire reflection and discussion at home, and among friends about the meaning of love--personally and spiritually-- while discovering that through simple actions and thoughts, we can direct the power of love to better improve our lives and ourselves. Whether shared with a friend or read aloud to oneself, this book helps to remind us of all the blessings that love brings to our lives every day.
A Little Book of Love: Heart Advice on Bringing Happiness to Ourselves and Our World
by Moh HardinIn the Buddhist tradition, love is not just a feeling but a way of being present with ourselves and others. This book offers practical advice on how to cultivate love, how to deepen it, and how to let it flower in our lives.We may feel great love for our partners, our children, and our friends, but how do we put that love into action so that others are nurtured by it? And what about loving ourselves? How can we develop greater self-acceptance and self-compassion? Meditation teacher Moh Hardin offers key insights and practices from the Buddhist tradition for deepening our relationships and finding true fulfillment in our lives.Topics include: * Simple Buddhist practices for awakening the heart * How and why to become your own best friend * Finding freedom from destructive patterns in relationships * Listening and speaking with love * Loving and letting goHardin ultimately introduces the inspiring idea of becoming a "bodhisattva warrior," a person who commits to living open-heartedly and working to ease the suffering of the world. Written with unusual clarity, simplicity, and warmth, this little book contains a wealth of wisdom and guidance that could change your life.
A Little Book of Self Care: Harness the Power of Sleep for Optimal Health and Well-being (A Little Book of Self Care)
by Petra HawkerMake excellent sleep a life-changing reality for you--now.New science has revealed the importance of sleep as one of the foundations of good health.Take control of your sleep with more than 40 proven strategies, based on a 360-degree approach to achieving excellent sleep. Find targeted meditation, movement, and breathing exercises; discover how light, color, and sound could hold the key to healthy sleep; and find out how to get to the root of the underlying causes of chronic sleep problems.Reset your sleep patterns to suit your lifestyle and draw on practical techniques to overcome common sleep disruptors, including stress, jet lag, and shift work.Let the dream of better sleep become a life-changing reality.