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The Deepest Well

Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma and Adversity

by Nadine Burke Harris ...

“An extraordinary, eye-opening book.” —PeopleNational Health Information Awards winner“A rousing wake-up call. . . . This highly engaging, provocative book prove[s] beyond a reasonable doubt that millions of lives depend on us finally coming to terms with the long-term consequences of childhood adversity and toxic stress.” —Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim CrowDr. Nadine Burke Harris was ... Read more

$4.99 USD

“An extraordinary, eye-opening book.” —PeopleNational Health Information Awards winner“A rousing wake-up call. . . . This highly engaging, provocative book prove[s] beyond a reasonable doubt that millions of lives depend on us finally coming to terms with the long-term consequences of childhood adversity and toxic stress.” —Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim CrowDr. Nadine Burke Harris was
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Going, Going, Gone

by Nasheema Lennon ...

Once the hammer comes down, there’s no getting out…20 years ago, Imani’s best friend Kaitlin vanished.Now, Kaitlin’s crumbling childhood home is up for auction.Buying this house is Imani’s chance to finally resolve her grief. It might even ease her guilty conscience surrounding Kaitlin’s disappearance.But fixer-uppers always come with nasty surprises.And as Imani throws herself into the ... Read more

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Once the hammer comes down, there’s no getting out…20 years ago, Imani’s best friend Kaitlin vanished.Now, Kaitlin’s crumbling childhood home is up for auction.Buying this house is Imani’s chance to finally resolve her grief. It might even ease her guilty conscience surrounding Kaitlin’s disappearance.But fixer-uppers always come with nasty surprises.And as Imani throws herself into the
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The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist

The Narcissism Series, #1

by Debbie Mirza ...

Series Book 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, ... Read more

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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,
... Read more
Not That Bad

Dispatches from Rape Culture

by Roxane Gay ...

New York Times BestsellerEdited and with an introduction by Roxane Gay, the New York Times bestselling and deeply beloved author of Bad Feminist and Hunger, this anthology of first-person essays tackles rape, assault, and harassment head-on.Vogue, “10 of the Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2018” * Harper’s Bazaar, “10 New Books to Add to Your Reading List in 2018” * Elle,</e... ... Read more

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New York Times BestsellerEdited and with an introduction by Roxane Gay, the New York Times bestselling and deeply beloved author of Bad Feminist and Hunger, this anthology of first-person essays tackles rape, assault, and harassment head-on.Vogue, “10 of the Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2018” * Harper’s Bazaar, “10 New Books to Add to Your Reading List in 2018” * Elle,</e...
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Toxic Parents

Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life

by Susan Forward ...

BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Dr. Susan Forward's Men Who Hate Women and the Women Who Love Them.When you were a child...Did your parents tell you were bad or worthless?Did your parents use physical pain to discipline you?Did you have to take care of your parents because of their problems?Were you frightened of your parents?Did your parents do anything to you that had to be kept ... Read more

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BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Dr. Susan Forward's Men Who Hate Women and the Women Who Love Them.When you were a child...Did your parents tell you were bad or worthless?Did your parents use physical pain to discipline you?Did you have to take care of your parents because of their problems?Were you frightened of your parents?Did your parents do anything to you that had to be kept
... Read more
It's Not You

Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People

by 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 ... Read more

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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
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Out of the Fog

Moving From Confusion to Clarity After Narcissistic Abuse

by Dana Morningstar ...

Lying. Cheating. Manipulating.Will they ever change?What will it take to get through to them?They apologized, but will this time be different...or will they just get better at hiding what they are up to?This book will help you get out of the fog of confusion and into the clarity that you are looking for.FOG is an acronym that stands for "Fear, Obligation, and Guilt." These three emotions are often ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Lying. Cheating. Manipulating.Will they ever change?What will it take to get through to them?They apologized, but will this time be different...or will they just get better at hiding what they are up to?This book will help you get out of the fog of confusion and into the clarity that you are looking for.FOG is an acronym that stands for "Fear, Obligation, and Guilt." These three emotions are often
... Read more
Why Does He Do That?

Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men

by 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 ... Read more

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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
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Seasons

by Hillary Gonzalez ...

Seasons, a compelling collection of poems written by Hillary Gonzalez, crafts each poem around the seasons of the year, into four distinct parts: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn. Each chapter reflects a stage of life, interwoven with emotional and personal growth. Spring bursts tenderly from the pages, like the budding of cherry blossom petals, with new love. Summer intensifies that passion, ... Read more

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Seasons, a compelling collection of poems written by Hillary Gonzalez, crafts each poem around the seasons of the year, into four distinct parts: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn. Each chapter reflects a stage of life, interwoven with emotional and personal growth. Spring bursts tenderly from the pages, like the budding of cherry blossom petals, with new love. Summer intensifies that passion,
... Read more
The Mother Next Door

Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy

by 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 ... Read more

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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
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You're Not the Problem

The Impact of Narcissism and Emotional Abuse and How to Heal

by Helen Villiers, Katie McKenna ...

Instant Sunday Times BestsellerTwo popular psychotherapists explore narcissism in family of origin, unpacking the fallout from being raised by narcissistic parents, and offering strategies for how to heal.Many emotionally abusive behaviors from parent to child have become socially acceptable because of the way we repeat things our parents said and did, things passed down from generation to ... Read more

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Instant Sunday Times BestsellerTwo popular psychotherapists explore narcissism in family of origin, unpacking the fallout from being raised by narcissistic parents, and offering strategies for how to heal.Many emotionally abusive behaviors from parent to child have become socially acceptable because of the way we repeat things our parents said and did, things passed down from generation to
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Start Here

A Crash Course in Understanding, Navigating, and Healing From Narcissistic Abuse

by Dana Morningstar ...

Confusing.Crazy making.Draining.Does this describe your relationship?Do you wonder if they will ever change?Do you want to know why they lie so much...even when the truth would work better?Have you wondered why they never seem to change—no matter how much you are willing to do for them, or how much love, understanding, rehab, religion, therapy, second (or twenty second) chances you’ve given them ... Read more

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Confusing.Crazy making.Draining.Does this describe your relationship?Do you wonder if they will ever change?Do you want to know why they lie so much...even when the truth would work better?Have you wondered why they never seem to change—no matter how much you are willing to do for them, or how much love, understanding, rehab, religion, therapy, second (or twenty second) chances you’ve given them
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Triste tigre

Translated by Neige Sinno ...

by Neige Sinno ...

Entre la autobiografía y el ensayo, un texto poderosísimo y de alto voltaje literario sobre el abuso sexual a menores.Esta es la historia de una mujer que de niña sufrió abusos por parte de su padrastro y que reflexiona sobre el sentido de la experiencia que le tocó vivir. Sabe que nunca va a entender realmente qué pasó, y aun así sigue buscando, con la distancia pacificadora de los años pero con ... Read more

$10.59 USD

Entre la autobiografía y el ensayo, un texto poderosísimo y de alto voltaje literario sobre el abuso sexual a menores.Esta es la historia de una mujer que de niña sufrió abusos por parte de su padrastro y que reflexiona sobre el sentido de la experiencia que le tocó vivir. Sabe que nunca va a entender realmente qué pasó, y aun así sigue buscando, con la distancia pacificadora de los años pero con
... Read more
Not Going to Stand For It: Stop the Narcissistic Abuse and Start to Heal

by Lyvia Underwood ...

Have you suffered in your life for far too long? Do you feel like your own wants and needs are always secondary in your relationships?No matter how important your own needs may be, do you feel like you have no choice but to sacrifice them to cater to your partner? If so, you may be in an unhealthy relationship.A relationship with a narcissist is serious. When you are in a relationship with a ... Read more

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Have you suffered in your life for far too long? Do you feel like your own wants and needs are always secondary in your relationships?No matter how important your own needs may be, do you feel like you have no choice but to sacrifice them to cater to your partner? If so, you may be in an unhealthy relationship.A relationship with a narcissist is serious. When you are in a relationship with a
... Read more
Mazan, la traversée du Styx

by Marion Dubreuil ...

"Après Mazan, on ne peut plus faire de chroniques judiciaires simplement pour raconter des histoires. En étant extérieur, sans s’impliquer, sans s’engager. […] Plus que jamais j’ai envie de multiplier les supports, d’épuiser les formes, le compte-rendu en temps réel sur les réseaux sociaux, le croquis d’audience, la chronique radio, l’article rétrospectif. Une chronique à trois cent soixante ... Read more

$16.99 USD

"Après Mazan, on ne peut plus faire de chroniques judiciaires simplement pour raconter des histoires. En étant extérieur, sans s’impliquer, sans s’engager. […] Plus que jamais j’ai envie de multiplier les supports, d’épuiser les formes, le compte-rendu en temps réel sur les réseaux sociaux, le croquis d’audience, la chronique radio, l’article rétrospectif. Une chronique à trois cent soixante
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Codependent Cure: The No More Codependency Recovery Guide For Obtaining Detachment From Codependence Relationships

Codependency and Narcissism: Breaking the Cycle, #1

by Jean Harrison, Beattie Grey ...

Series Book 1 - Codependency and Narcissism: Breaking the Cycle
Imagine a powerful solution for saying "No" to your loved ones WITHOUT risking their affection...Do you need external validation just to function properly?Are you constantly putting out fires and fixing other people's problems while neglecting your own?Are your fears of abandonment so strong that you feel as if one of your limbs is being amputated when someone leaves you?If so, you'r... ... Read more

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Imagine a powerful solution for saying "No" to your loved ones WITHOUT risking their affection...Do you need external validation just to function properly?Are you constantly putting out fires and fixing other people's problems while neglecting your own?Are your fears of abandonment so strong that you feel as if one of your limbs is being amputated when someone leaves you?If so, you'r...
... Read more
Escaping Abuse

Get to understand Abusive relationships., #2

by Anne Griffin ...

Series Book 2 - Get to understand Abusive relationships.
Welcome, dear reader, to a journey of transformation and triumph. This book is a vessel that carries the true account of a soul's passage through the tempest of domestic abuse to the serene shores of self-discovery and liberation. It is not just a narrative; it is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of hope.Within these pages lies a story that may resonate with many, ... Read more

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Welcome, dear reader, to a journey of transformation and triumph. This book is a vessel that carries the true account of a soul's passage through the tempest of domestic abuse to the serene shores of self-discovery and liberation. It is not just a narrative; it is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of hope.Within these pages lies a story that may resonate with many,
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Surviving

Why We Stay and How We Leave Abusive Relationships

by Beverly Gooden ...

Library Journal Self-Help BestsellerWinner of the 2023 National Indie Excellence Award in African American NonfictionSilver Winner of the 2023 Nautilus Book AwardA revealing look at why domestic violence victims stay with their abusers…and how they can ultimately leave. And survive.One Saturday morning, Gooden is woken up by her husband shoving her off the bed for no discernible reason.... ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Library Journal Self-Help BestsellerWinner of the 2023 National Indie Excellence Award in African American NonfictionSilver Winner of the 2023 Nautilus Book AwardA revealing look at why domestic violence victims stay with their abusers…and how they can ultimately leave. And survive.One Saturday morning, Gooden is woken up by her husband shoving her off the bed for no discernible reason....
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Amores Que Matan: El Flagelo De La Violencia Contra La Mujer

by Miguel Ángel Núñez ...

No hay que equivocarse, ¡la violencia doméstica mata! No sólo asesina sueños, también envía a la tumba a personas que quisieran que sus vidas fueran diferentes, que son engañadas por falsos amores y ven que sus vidas son destruidas precisamente por aquellos que dicen amarlas. Las estadísticas arrojan resultados de horror: Cada 15 segundos una mujer es golpeada. Cada 12 minutos una mujer es violada ... Read more

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No hay que equivocarse, ¡la violencia doméstica mata! No sólo asesina sueños, también envía a la tumba a personas que quisieran que sus vidas fueran diferentes, que son engañadas por falsos amores y ven que sus vidas son destruidas precisamente por aquellos que dicen amarlas. Las estadísticas arrojan resultados de horror: Cada 15 segundos una mujer es golpeada. Cada 12 minutos una mujer es violada
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I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced

A Memoir

by Nujood Ali, Delphine Minoui ...

“I’m a simple village girl who has always obeyed the orders of my father and brothers. Since forever, I have learned to say yes to everything. Today I have decided to say no.”Nujood Ali's childhood came to an abrupt end in 2008 when her father arranged for her to be married to a man three times her age. With harrowing directness, Nujood tells of abuse at her husband's hands and of her daring ... Read more

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“I’m a simple village girl who has always obeyed the orders of my father and brothers. Since forever, I have learned to say yes to everything. Today I have decided to say no.”Nujood Ali's childhood came to an abrupt end in 2008 when her father arranged for her to be married to a man three times her age. With harrowing directness, Nujood tells of abuse at her husband's hands and of her daring
... Read more
Baggage

Tales from a Fully Packed Life

by Alan Cumming ...

"An intimate look at the making of a man, an actor, an advocate—and most importantly—a happy human being. A wonderful book that is funny, honest, fearless, and generous in its vulnerability." —Douglas Stuart, Booker Prize-winning author of Shuggie BainA candid and captivating exploration of identity, resilience, and reinvention, Baggage follows Alan Cumming as he navigates the highs and lows of ... Read more

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"An intimate look at the making of a man, an actor, an advocate—and most importantly—a happy human being. A wonderful book that is funny, honest, fearless, and generous in its vulnerability." —Douglas Stuart, Booker Prize-winning author of Shuggie BainA candid and captivating exploration of identity, resilience, and reinvention, Baggage follows Alan Cumming as he navigates the highs and lows of
... Read more
Child Sexual Abuse: From Harsh Realities to Hope

by Jane Gilgun ...

Through case studies, this book shows what child sexual abuse means to children who have been sexually abused, perpetrators, mothers, and other family members. In their own words, persons directly affected tell their own stories. Other topics include services for child and adult survivors, perpetrators, and other family member, talking to children who have been sexually abused, forensic ... Read more

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Through case studies, this book shows what child sexual abuse means to children who have been sexually abused, perpetrators, mothers, and other family members. In their own words, persons directly affected tell their own stories. Other topics include services for child and adult survivors, perpetrators, and other family member, talking to children who have been sexually abused, forensic
... Read more
Remembering Satan

by Lawrence Wright ...

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Looming Tower comes "the most powerful and disturbing true crime narrative to appear since Truman Capote's In Cold Blood" (TIME)—a case that destroyed a family, engulfed a small town, and captivated an America obsessed by rumors of a satanic underground.In 1988 Ericka and Julie Ingram began making a series of accusations of sexual abuse against their ... Read more

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From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Looming Tower comes "the most powerful and disturbing true crime narrative to appear since Truman Capote's In Cold Blood" (TIME)—a case that destroyed a family, engulfed a small town, and captivated an America obsessed by rumors of a satanic underground.In 1988 Ericka and Julie Ingram began making a series of accusations of sexual abuse against their
... Read more
Vision of a Happy Life: A Memoir

by Geraldine Birch ...

The 1980s was an era filled with glamour as Hollywood took over the White House. It was a period of fluffy hairdos, red outfits à la Nancy Reagan, outsized wealth, and popular TV soap operas that subsidized the idea of affluence. As John Stewart and I stood on the edge of the Pacific Ocean that September day in 1980, two beach bums stood at our side giving witness to our wedding. After the ... Read more

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The 1980s was an era filled with glamour as Hollywood took over the White House. It was a period of fluffy hairdos, red outfits à la Nancy Reagan, outsized wealth, and popular TV soap operas that subsidized the idea of affluence. As John Stewart and I stood on the edge of the Pacific Ocean that September day in 1980, two beach bums stood at our side giving witness to our wedding. After the
... Read more

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