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Families are the foundation of society. When we care for and protect children, we ensure that future generations thrive as well. As veteran foster parents, my husband and I have seen the devastation that abuse and neglect cause. These atrocities solidify our resolve to help the foster children placed in our home to heal and feel loved. Our goal is to develop their God-given talents, help them move past the role of endless victimization, and encourage...
22) The hope fault
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"In Cassetown, Geologue Bay, Iris and her extended family - her ex-husband and his wife and their new baby; her son and her best friend's daughter - gather on a midwinter long weekend, to pack up the family holiday house now that it has been sold. They are together for one last time, one last weekend, one last party. As the house is stripped bare, their secrets - and the complex, messy nature of family relationships - will be revealed. It's about...
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"You must be adopted you don't look like anyone else in your family." Have you ever wondered who you really are? Have you ever had a deep knowing in your gut that your family was lying to you? I did. I always felt that the man that I was told was my father was not really my dad. What I felt did not match what I was told.
And so, I set off on a journey in search of the truth. These are the deck recollections of decades of looking. Looking for a family,...
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For some of us, we realize our grandchildren deserve to live fruitful lives. Unfortunately, some have circumstances that will not allow this. We must have the courage to step up and do our best to correct this. If we do not help our grandchildren, who will. Changing diapers is something many people will not do. They think it is disgusting. What they do not think about is who changed their diapers, and what would happen to their little bodies if nobody...
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What's so important about being a grandfather? Everything! Don't make the mistake of thinking that you're not on the playing field anymore and that your championship days are over. As an elder of the family, you play a vital role in your grandchild's future. You will leave a legacy for that child and your family, but what will it be? And how do you make sure it's the best legacy possible? Carey Casey has a game plan. And you definitely need one, because...
26) Not Just a Rib
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It is extremely difficult to be a strong woman. Many of us are struggling to discover who we are and where we stand with our families, our communities, jobs and even our walk with God. Day after day we ask ourselves "For what purpose am I here? What can I do to feel valuable, accepted and praised?" These ongoing questions plague women and we stop trying to find answers. That's only because we except misery, defeat, depression and mere existence. We...
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A life-threatening diagnosis sent me on a race against time to unlock the secrets trapped within my sealed adoption records. After three decades of failed attempts and closed doors using traditional search methods, something had to change. The diagnosis intensified the need to find my birth mother and family medical history. Time was running out.
Then, through a message received in a dream, I was, told that to unlock this mystery, "unconventional...
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Are you ready to unravel the secrets behind finding the best age to get married? Discover a wealth of expert advice and invaluable insights in our groundbreaking eBook, "Unlocking the Secrets: The Best Age to Get Married - Expert Advice and Insights."Choosing the right age to enter into marriage is a decision that will shape your life, relationships, and future. But how do you navigate this pivotal choice with confidence and clarity? Our comprehensive...
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A practical, laugh-out-loud guide to adopting your man's family-from your first date to your firstborn.
Girlfriends, fiancées, and wives rejoice! Here, at last, is a book you can turn to in times of stress, panic, and family vacations to the smallest cottage ever built on the island of Nantucket. Mirroring the natural progression of a relationship and incorporating interviews from women just like you, this hilarious, savvy guide will help you survive...
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Matchmaker and star of Bravo's Miss Advised shows you how to re-vamp your dating life and find a lasting and fulfilling relationship.
Frustrated by a string of failed dates? Flummoxed as to why he never called? Sick of attending other people's weddings... alone?
Professional matchmaker, Amy Laurent, has news for you. You have the power to change your dating life and your relationship future. Whether you are in a positive relationship heading toward...
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Music, laughter, coordinating t-shirts, tons of barbecue... and a whole lot of love.
Welcome to the black family reunion!
Tailored to join the branches of the family tree together for unforgettable, jam-packed, annual weekend celebrations, while family reunions are fun, they often miss a vital ingredient in keeping the family stitched together: a record of the family history.
Lessons in Legacy is a practical guide teaching families how to document...
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This is a guide to giving your grandchildren what they need- love, strong values, resilience...and, of course, cookies.
Grandmothers make the best cookies and give the best hugs, but there's so much more to being the kind of grandmother who leaves a legacy that stands the test of time. In this book, bestselling author and grandmother Linda Eyre shares her secret formula for teaching your grandchildren values, building meaningful connections with...
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An essential guide for all mothers, stepmothers, and grandmothers who love unconditionally!
If you've ever:
• Doubted yourself or your parenting skills
• Battled with mother's guilt
• Wondered if you've done enough
• Felt helpless that you couldn't fix everything
• Questioned if you are or were a good enough role model
• Thought you should have, could have done more... or less!
Then this is an essential book for you. Discover how to recognise...
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In the aftermath of the Vietnam War, a young girl and her family were exiled from city living in Saigon to the countryside of Vietnam and ultimately escaped to a small town in Texas. Part travelogue, part family drama, part cookbook this quietly affecting immigrant memoir will make you laugh, cry, and hungry all at the same time. Through each traumatic transition, Oanh Ngo Usadi retains her optimism as she and her family adapt to new environments...
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Why do we need so much space? It starts with each of us getting our own rooms as kids; then it grows from there. However, if we can learn how to share space, we can be highly successful in this life. Better yet, we can be happy and financially free. It just takes a change in mindset. By living with parents or sharing a house with your sibling, both families can flourish. Corporations love when we dividend ourselves from one another; it makes them...
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"Educate the child. Raise him or her without biases of any kind. Teach him or her to trust in others but to rely on self. Instill in him or her a sense of humor and the ability to enjoy life."
Penned on a sperm bank intake form, these words of advice from Donor 1058 to the future recipients of his donations became a parental motto for one particular recipient, Wendy Kramer, who would go on to found the Donor Sibling Registry (DSR). With almost 75,000...
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2da parte del éxito en ventas "La Mega Enciclopedia Del Embarazo"Después de concebir, pasar por un embarazo y finalmente dar a luz a tu bebé, no se te puede culpar si empiezas a pensar que la parte difícil ha quedado atrás. Sin embargo, pronto descubrirá que no es así. No importa lo preparado que crea estar, la verdad es que nunca se está lo suficientemente preparado. Siempre hay algo que se le ha olvidado, que ha pasado por alto o que simplemente...
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More than two million couples wed every year in the United States, bringing together a whole new family unit. The extended family may now include a hard to please mother-in-law who criticizes her daughter-in-law's childrearing; or a patriarchal father-in-law who expects all the kin round the dinner table every Sunday; or a new spouse, who a year or decade out, still gets shellshock visiting the in-laws. If that wasn't cause enough for a stiff drink,...
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Every family has a secret...
When Rachel Porter's estranged mother dies, she returns to her family home filled with dread about having to face her past, and the people who populated it. Little does she know that there are dead bodies waiting to be discovered, and a lifetime of secrets are about to unravel. Secrets kept by her mother, the liar. From the author of The Lost Child, and The Forgotten Room. Perfect for fans of The Secret Mother and Linda...
40) Fortunate Son
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Julie Francis was a beautiful, wealthy socialite from Tulsa with a golden future. But during the fall semester of her freshman year of college, she learned she was pregnant. She was only 17.
Paul and Margaret Eason were a middle-class couple from Tupelo, Mississippi, who couldn't have children of their own. They had previously adopted a daughter, but they desperately wanted a son to complete their family.
Their worlds converged at a home for unwed...
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