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The Less People Know About Us

A Mystery of Betrayal, Family Secrets, and Stolen Identity

par Axton Betz-Hamilton ...

In this powerful and “engrossing” memoir, identity theft expert Axton Betz-Hamilton tells the shocking story of how her family was destroyed by the actions of an anonymous criminal (The New York Times).When Axton Betz-Hamilton was 11 years old, her parents both had their identities stolen. This was before the age of the Internet—authorities and banks were clueless and reluctant to help Axton's ... En savoir plus

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In this powerful and “engrossing” memoir, identity theft expert Axton Betz-Hamilton tells the shocking story of how her family was destroyed by the actions of an anonymous criminal (The New York Times).When Axton Betz-Hamilton was 11 years old, her parents both had their identities stolen. This was before the age of the Internet—authorities and banks were clueless and reluctant to help Axton's
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Trauma and Recovery

The Aftermath of Violence-—From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror

par Judith Lewis Herman, MD ...

**In this landmark work, a preeminent scholar establishes a revolutionary model for understanding and treating trauma survivors“One of the most important psychiatric works to be published since Freud.” ―New York Times**Trauma and Recovery is the foundational text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a political frame, psychiatrist Judith L. Herman argues that ... En savoir plus

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**In this landmark work, a preeminent scholar establishes a revolutionary model for understanding and treating trauma survivors“One of the most important psychiatric works to be published since Freud.” ―New York Times**Trauma and Recovery is the foundational text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a political frame, psychiatrist Judith L. Herman argues that
... En savoir plus
The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog

And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist's Notebook—What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss, Love, and Healing

par Bruce D Perry, Maia Szalavitz ...

In this classic work of developmental psychology, renowned psychiatrist and the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Happened to You? reveals how trauma affects children—and outlines the path to recovery"Fascinating and upbeat...Dr. Perry is both a world-class creative scientist and a compassionate therapist."—Mary Pipher, PhD, author of Reviving OpheliaHow does trauma affect a child ... En savoir plus

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In this classic work of developmental psychology, renowned psychiatrist and the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Happened to You? reveals how trauma affects children—and outlines the path to recovery"Fascinating and upbeat...Dr. Perry is both a world-class creative scientist and a compassionate therapist."—Mary Pipher, PhD, author of Reviving OpheliaHow does trauma affect a child
... En savoir plus
Avant lui, j'étais libre

par Sarah. ...

Ce livre raconte une histoire vraie. Celle d’une femme privée de sa liberté par un homme qui disait l’aimer, mais qui a froidement planifié sa mort. C'est le témoignage percutant de Sarah, victime de violence coercitive pendant des années, forcée de fuir et de changer d’identité pour échapper à l’homme qui en a fait sa proie. Dans une écriture précise, retenue, l’autrice raconte la violence qu ... En savoir plus

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Ce livre raconte une histoire vraie. Celle d’une femme privée de sa liberté par un homme qui disait l’aimer, mais qui a froidement planifié sa mort. C'est le témoignage percutant de Sarah, victime de violence coercitive pendant des années, forcée de fuir et de changer d’identité pour échapper à l’homme qui en a fait sa proie. Dans une écriture précise, retenue, l’autrice raconte la violence qu
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Ungrateful Immigrant Daughter

A Memoir From the Child of a Mail-Order Bride

par Katya Suvorova ...

**In this darkly funny and irreverent memoir, the daughter of a mail-order bride unpacks her undocumented childhood in America.The perfect read for fans of the jaw-dropping twists of 90 Day Fiancé and the emotional gut punch of I'm Glad My Mom Died.**Growing up undocumented in Houston, Texas, Katya Suvorova learned that keeping her family together meant dodging the police, enduring her mother’s ... En savoir plus

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**In this darkly funny and irreverent memoir, the daughter of a mail-order bride unpacks her undocumented childhood in America.The perfect read for fans of the jaw-dropping twists of 90 Day Fiancé and the emotional gut punch of I'm Glad My Mom Died.**Growing up undocumented in Houston, Texas, Katya Suvorova learned that keeping her family together meant dodging the police, enduring her mother’s
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Presque vierge

par Josée Blanchette ...

Âgée de seulement 15 ans, Josée entre au cégep, lit Dostoïevski et Duras, fume des joints, se fait prescrire la pilule, écoute Genesis en boucle et aspire à une indépendance nouvelle, loin de l’autorité parentale. Portée par le vent d’émancipation des années 70, séduite par les courants marginaux, elle s’inscrit à un cours d’antiphilosophie donné par R., prêtre défroqué, littéraire charismatique ... En savoir plus

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Âgée de seulement 15 ans, Josée entre au cégep, lit Dostoïevski et Duras, fume des joints, se fait prescrire la pilule, écoute Genesis en boucle et aspire à une indépendance nouvelle, loin de l’autorité parentale. Portée par le vent d’émancipation des années 70, séduite par les courants marginaux, elle s’inscrit à un cours d’antiphilosophie donné par R., prêtre défroqué, littéraire charismatique
... En savoir plus
The Mother Next Door

Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy

par Andrea Dunlop, Mike Weber ...

"Harrowing." —Wall Street Journal • "Riveting." —Seattle TimesA groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction that investigates Munchausen by Proxy from the host and creator of the award-winning true crime podcast Nobody Should Believe Me.No bond is more sacred than that between a mother and child. And no one is more sympathetic than a mother whose child faces a life-threatening illness. But what if ... En savoir plus

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"Harrowing." —Wall Street Journal • "Riveting." —Seattle TimesA groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction that investigates Munchausen by Proxy from the host and creator of the award-winning true crime podcast Nobody Should Believe Me.No bond is more sacred than that between a mother and child. And no one is more sympathetic than a mother whose child faces a life-threatening illness. But what if
... En savoir plus
A Sister's Shame

The true story of little girls trapped in a cycle of abuse and neglect

par Maggie Hartley ...

Collections Livre 20 - A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story
'My heart felt heavy with sadness for these two little girls.'Foster carer Maggie Hartley is used to all manner of children arriving on her doorstep, but nothing can prepare her for sisters Billy and Bo when they arrive at her home. It is clear from the moment she sets eyes on them four-year-old Bo and seven-year-old Billy have clearly been subjected to unimaginable neglect, and it takes all of ... En savoir plus

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'My heart felt heavy with sadness for these two little girls.'Foster carer Maggie Hartley is used to all manner of children arriving on her doorstep, but nothing can prepare her for sisters Billy and Bo when they arrive at her home. It is clear from the moment she sets eyes on them four-year-old Bo and seven-year-old Billy have clearly been subjected to unimaginable neglect, and it takes all of
... En savoir plus
Silently Seduced

When Parents Make Their Children Partners

par Kenneth M. Adams, PhD ...

When a parent singles out a child for special privileges and attention, that child is often unaware that the relationship is unhealthy—even incestuous. As adults, these children struggle to feel validated, because while they have not been directly abused, they feel a sense of violation and crossed boundaries—usually done in the name of 'love' and 'caring.' The parent's love feels more confining ... En savoir plus

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When a parent singles out a child for special privileges and attention, that child is often unaware that the relationship is unhealthy—even incestuous. As adults, these children struggle to feel validated, because while they have not been directly abused, they feel a sense of violation and crossed boundaries—usually done in the name of 'love' and 'caring.' The parent's love feels more confining
... En savoir plus
Hope and Healing for Survivors

A Workbook for Women Who Have Experienced Childhood Sexual Abuse

par Stacey R. Pinatelli, PsyD ...

Find hope on the path to healing with this compassionate guide.If you are a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, the first thing you should know is that it wasn’t your fault. As a child, you put your trust in others, and they betrayed that trust. The effects of this breach of trust are devastating, far-reaching, and if you are still struggling with the aftermath of this violation as an adult, you ... En savoir plus

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Find hope on the path to healing with this compassionate guide.If you are a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, the first thing you should know is that it wasn’t your fault. As a child, you put your trust in others, and they betrayed that trust. The effects of this breach of trust are devastating, far-reaching, and if you are still struggling with the aftermath of this violation as an adult, you
... En savoir plus
The Death of Innocents

A True Story of Murder, Medicine, and High-Stakes Science

par Richard Firstman, Jamie Talan ...

Unraveling a twenty-five-year tale of multiple murder and medical deception, The Death of Innocents is a work of first-rate journalism told with the compelling narrative drive of a mystery novel. More than just a true-crime story, it is the stunning expose of spurious science that sent medical researchers in the wrong direction--and nearly allowed a murderer to go unpunished.On July 28, 1971, a ... En savoir plus

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Unraveling a twenty-five-year tale of multiple murder and medical deception, The Death of Innocents is a work of first-rate journalism told with the compelling narrative drive of a mystery novel. More than just a true-crime story, it is the stunning expose of spurious science that sent medical researchers in the wrong direction--and nearly allowed a murderer to go unpunished.On July 28, 1971, a
... En savoir plus
The Girl Nobody Wants

par Lily O'Brien ...

"It's my 40th birthday today and I'm trying to smile, but as I look in the mirror all I can see is an empty shell, someone waiting to die... You could never tell that anything was wrong with me by just looking at me, as I dress clean and I keep myself tidy, and I have a smile on my face that hides my emotions and over the years I've become an expert at hiding behind it" This is the shocking true ... En savoir plus

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"It's my 40th birthday today and I'm trying to smile, but as I look in the mirror all I can see is an empty shell, someone waiting to die... You could never tell that anything was wrong with me by just looking at me, as I dress clean and I keep myself tidy, and I have a smile on my face that hides my emotions and over the years I've become an expert at hiding behind it" This is the shocking true
... En savoir plus
The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist

The Narcissism Series, #1

par Debbie Mirza ...

Collections Livre 1 - The Narcissism Series
Choosing Therapy selected this book for the 2020 Best Books on Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorders.Do you feel confused and exhausted by a relationship, and you can't figure out why?Do you feel like you can't think straight, and the person in your life seems fine, so you wonder if maybe you are the problem?Has someone mentioned you might be with a narcissist, or you wonder yourself, ... En savoir plus

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Choosing Therapy selected this book for the 2020 Best Books on Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorders.Do you feel confused and exhausted by a relationship, and you can't figure out why?Do you feel like you can't think straight, and the person in your life seems fine, so you wonder if maybe you are the problem?Has someone mentioned you might be with a narcissist, or you wonder yourself,
... En savoir plus
Why Does He Do That?

Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men

par Lundy Bancroft ...

In this groundbreaking bestseller, Lundy Bancroft—a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men—uses his knowledge about how abusers think to help women recognize when they are being controlled or devalued, and to find ways to get free of an abusive relationship.He says he loves you. So...why does he do that?You’ve asked yourself this question again and again. Now you have the chance to ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

In this groundbreaking bestseller, Lundy Bancroft—a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men—uses his knowledge about how abusers think to help women recognize when they are being controlled or devalued, and to find ways to get free of an abusive relationship.He says he loves you. So...why does he do that?You’ve asked yourself this question again and again. Now you have the chance to
... En savoir plus
Where There Is Evil

An Extraordinary Quest to Find the Truth about the Disappearance of an Eleven-Year-Old Girl

par Sandra Brown ...

‘Completely gripping . . . Sandra Brown found evil in the person of her own father; and she confronted it as few could have done . . . Everyone will want to read this amazing story’ – Andrew O’Hagan, author of Caledonian RoadSandra Brown was eight when her friend and neighbour, twelve-year-old Moira Anderson, disappeared from the small town of Coatbridge near Glasgow in 1957. Moira has not been ... En savoir plus

$14.39 CAD

‘Completely gripping . . . Sandra Brown found evil in the person of her own father; and she confronted it as few could have done . . . Everyone will want to read this amazing story’ – Andrew O’Hagan, author of Caledonian RoadSandra Brown was eight when her friend and neighbour, twelve-year-old Moira Anderson, disappeared from the small town of Coatbridge near Glasgow in 1957. Moira has not been
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Cut

The true story of an abandoned, abused little girl who was desperate to be part of a family

par Cathy Glass ...

Million-copy bestselling author Cathy Glass tells the story of Dawn, a sweet and seemingly well-balanced girl whose outward appearance masks a traumatic childhood of suffering at the hands of the very people who should have cared for her.Dawn was the first girl Cathy Glass ever fostered. Sweet and seemingly well balanced girl, Dawn’s outward appearance masked a traumatic childhood so awful, that ... En savoir plus

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Million-copy bestselling author Cathy Glass tells the story of Dawn, a sweet and seemingly well-balanced girl whose outward appearance masks a traumatic childhood of suffering at the hands of the very people who should have cared for her.Dawn was the first girl Cathy Glass ever fostered. Sweet and seemingly well balanced girl, Dawn’s outward appearance masked a traumatic childhood so awful, that
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Dis-lui au revoir

Drame psychologique inspiré d'une histoire vraie

par Jeanne Yliss ...

Collections series Histoires vraies
Elle a enterré son passé. Son corps n'a rien oublié.Julie s'impose une vie construite au millimètre, entre travail, sport, famille, contrôle des émotions et fuite en avant. Jusqu'au jour où un accident de voiture brise la mécanique qui la tenait debout. Quand elle découvre son corps couvert d'hématomes, des souvenirs d'enfance enfouis resurgissent par fragments. Julie devient mutique, submergée ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $8.99 CAD Maintenant $4.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Elle a enterré son passé. Son corps n'a rien oublié.Julie s'impose une vie construite au millimètre, entre travail, sport, famille, contrôle des émotions et fuite en avant. Jusqu'au jour où un accident de voiture brise la mécanique qui la tenait debout. Quand elle découvre son corps couvert d'hématomes, des souvenirs d'enfance enfouis resurgissent par fragments. Julie devient mutique, submergée
... En savoir plus
It's Not You

Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People

par Ramani Durvasula PhD ...

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom clinical psychologist and expert in narcissistic relationships Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a guide to protecting and healing yourself from the daily harms of narcissismAN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVER**It’s not always easy to tell when you’re dealing with a narcissistic person. One day they draw you in with their charm and charisma, the next they ... En savoir plus

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**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom clinical psychologist and expert in narcissistic relationships Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a guide to protecting and healing yourself from the daily harms of narcissismAN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVER**It’s not always easy to tell when you’re dealing with a narcissistic person. One day they draw you in with their charm and charisma, the next they
... En savoir plus
Plus jamais la honte

Le parcours improbable d'une petite poquée

par Nancy Audet ...

Collections series NON CLASSE
Les larmesLes coupsLa violence verbaleL'abandonÀ eux seuls, ces mots auraient pu décrire l'existence de Nancy Audet. Heureusement, il n'en est rien. Sur son chemin, la fillette maltraitée a croisé certaines personnes qui lui ont tendu la main, lui ont donné une chance d'être aimée, lui ont permis de retirer l'étiquette tenace de victime qui aurait pu lui coller à la peau.Son histoire, c'est celle ... En savoir plus

$22.99 CAD

Les larmesLes coupsLa violence verbaleL'abandonÀ eux seuls, ces mots auraient pu décrire l'existence de Nancy Audet. Heureusement, il n'en est rien. Sur son chemin, la fillette maltraitée a croisé certaines personnes qui lui ont tendu la main, lui ont donné une chance d'être aimée, lui ont permis de retirer l'étiquette tenace de victime qui aurait pu lui coller à la peau.Son histoire, c'est celle
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Victims No Longer

The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child Abuse

par Mike Lew ...

VICTIMS NO LONGER was the first book written specifically for non-offending adult male survivors of incest and other sexual child abuse, rape, physical violence, emotional abuse, abandonment and neglect. It offers hope and encouragement to these courageous men and those who love them - partners, family, and friends - as they heal from their traumas of boyhood, adolescence, and manhood. This book ... En savoir plus

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VICTIMS NO LONGER was the first book written specifically for non-offending adult male survivors of incest and other sexual child abuse, rape, physical violence, emotional abuse, abandonment and neglect. It offers hope and encouragement to these courageous men and those who love them - partners, family, and friends - as they heal from their traumas of boyhood, adolescence, and manhood. This book
... En savoir plus
La cassure

par Geneviève Jeanson ...

« Étoile du cyclisme féminin dans les années 2000, je menais, de l’extérieur, une carrière bien dorée, une vie de rêve. Puis, en 2005, j’ai échoué à un test antidopage et j’ai quitté mon sport comme un plongeur rate son plongeon : en faisant un énorme flat. Après, j’ai laissé ma vie être dominée par cette histoire de dopage pour pouvoir continuer à me cacher de la vérité, à me cacher de mon passé ... En savoir plus

$25.99 CAD

« Étoile du cyclisme féminin dans les années 2000, je menais, de l’extérieur, une carrière bien dorée, une vie de rêve. Puis, en 2005, j’ai échoué à un test antidopage et j’ai quitté mon sport comme un plongeur rate son plongeon : en faisant un énorme flat. Après, j’ai laissé ma vie être dominée par cette histoire de dopage pour pouvoir continuer à me cacher de la vérité, à me cacher de mon passé
... En savoir plus
This Is Not About Running

A Memoir

par Mary Cain ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBy one of the fastest runners of her generation, an affecting, brutally honest memoir of elite sports gone wrong—and a clear-eyed call for how parents, coaches, and young athletes themselves can build a healthier youth sports culture.Few women have ever run 800 meters in under two minutes. Even fewer people have taken on running’s abusive training culture and won. Mary ... En savoir plus

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBy one of the fastest runners of her generation, an affecting, brutally honest memoir of elite sports gone wrong—and a clear-eyed call for how parents, coaches, and young athletes themselves can build a healthier youth sports culture.Few women have ever run 800 meters in under two minutes. Even fewer people have taken on running’s abusive training culture and won. Mary
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Two More Sleeps

par Rosie Lewis ...

This is the heart-breaking tale of Angell, a young girl desperately loved but inadequately cared for by her troubled mother Nicki.Abandoned and left barely clothed beneath a park bench on a freezing cold day in winter, the bewildered child is rescued by police and passed into the loving and compassionate care of the Lewis family.But when foster carer Rosie takes Angell into her home and heart, she ... En savoir plus

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This is the heart-breaking tale of Angell, a young girl desperately loved but inadequately cared for by her troubled mother Nicki.Abandoned and left barely clothed beneath a park bench on a freezing cold day in winter, the bewildered child is rescued by police and passed into the loving and compassionate care of the Lewis family.But when foster carer Rosie takes Angell into her home and heart, she
... En savoir plus
Rabbit

A Memoir

par Patricia Williams, Jeannine Amber ...

Nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work"An absolute must-read" – Shondaland“[Rabbit] tells how it went down with brutal honesty and outrageous humor” – New York TimesThey called her Rabbit.Patricia Williams (aka Ms. Pat) was born and raised in Atlanta at the height of the crack epidemic. One of five children, Pat watched as her mother struggled to get by on... ... En savoir plus

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Nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work"An absolute must-read" – Shondaland“[Rabbit] tells how it went down with brutal honesty and outrageous humor” – New York TimesThey called her Rabbit.Patricia Williams (aka Ms. Pat) was born and raised in Atlanta at the height of the crack epidemic. One of five children, Pat watched as her mother struggled to get by on...
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