At just seven years old, Rose's innocence was shattered when a trusted family member violated her in the most unimaginable way. This traumatic event marked the beginning of a long and painful journey for Rose, as she was subsequently used and abused by men who took advantage of her vulnerability. Despite the darkness that consumed her, Rose's story is one of resilience and strength as she navigates the complexities of healing from the unimaginable trauma that has shaped her life. Join us as we delve into Rose's harrowing tale of survival and redemption in the face of unspeakable horrors.

The story of singer Phyllis Hyman is brought to light in the powerful new biography Strength Of A Woman: The Phyllis Hyman Story by Jason A. Michael. Hyman's 20-year career, which included the release of eight albums as well as a Tony nomination and Theater World Award for her Broadway turn in Sophisticated Ladies, was brought to a tragic end by her suicide June 30, 1995, just hours before she was due to take the stage at the legendary Apollo Theatre. In the spotlight, Hyman's breathtaking voice and stunning beauty shone brightly. But off stage, after the applause and the laughter produced by her bawdy humor had faded, Hyman spent her days and nights engaged in an exhausting battle against bipolar disorder. Complicating its crippling effects was Hyman's addiction to drugs and alcohol, which she tried repeatedly to kick, and the demands and constraints of being a female African-American entrepreneur in an industry controlled by white men. But though she ultimately chose to extricate herself from the pain, she did so not before leaving a legacy of beautiful music that will last and live on forever as a true testament to the 'strength of a woman.'

What happens when a former Zen Buddhist monk and his feminist wife experience an apparition of the Virgin Mary? “This book could not have come at a more auspicious time, and the message is mystical perfection, not to mention a courageous one. I adore this book.”—Caroline Myss, author of Anatomy of the Spirit Before a vision of a mysterious “Lady” invited Clark Strand and Perdita Finn to pray the rosary, they were not only uninterested in becoming Catholic but finished with institutional religion altogether. Their main spiritual concerns were the fate of the planet and the future of their children and grandchildren in an age of ecological collapse. But this Lady barely even referred to the Church and its proscriptions. Instead, she spoke of the miraculous power of the rosary to transform lives and heal the planet, and revealed the secrets she had hidden within the rosary’s prayers and mysteries—secrets of a past age when forests were the only cathedrals and people wove rose garlands for a Mother whose loving presence was as close as the ground beneath their feet. She told Strand and Finn: The rosary is My body, and My body is the body of the world. Your body is one with that body. What cause could there be for fear? Weaving together their own remarkable story of how they came to the rosary, their discoveries about the eco-feminist wisdom at the heart of this ancient devotion, and the life-changing revelations of the Lady herself, the authors reveal an ancestral path—available to everyone, religious or not—that returns us to the powerful healing rhythms of the natural world.

At just seven years old, Rose's innocence was shattered when a trusted family member violated her in the most unimaginable way. This traumatic event marked the beginning of a long and painful journey for Rose, as she was subsequently used and abused by men who took advantage of her vulnerability. Despite the darkness that consumed her, Rose's story is one of resilience and strength as she navigates the complexities of healing from the unimaginable trauma that has shaped her life. Join us as we delve into Rose's harrowing tale of survival and redemption in the face of unspeakable horrors.

A Quick Guide to "Fight the Funk" & Slay In Everyway equips you with everything you need to snap out of any funk you are in. Are you feeling lost, like you are missing a piece to get to the next step? Are you tired of not living up to your full potential? This book will not only help you analyze where you are and what you really want in life but it will show you things you can do to start living that life. This interactive guide includes: A reality check, habits to cultivate, journal entries at the end of every chapter to help you think and analyze where you could be going wrong, and more

Throughout the night I cried to the Lord with tears of brokenness that flooded my pillow, and pleaded with him: Why have you forsaken me, O Lord? How long do I have to live like this? I cant take it anymore! I have prayed for so long! Did you forget about me? Please, help me! These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them. (Isaiah 42:16) I will not forget youI have inscribed you on the palms of my hands. (Isaiah 49:16) He is my shepherd, and he shall fulfill all my purpose. (Isaiah 44:28 ESV) Kady is to be commended for sharing her life with others. Her book, Forsaken to Fulfilled, is well documented with Gods Word and demonstrates how he will help in time of need. When she set her eyes on Gods Word, she found victory, healing, and fulfillment as a woman. In this world, we need more courageous individuals like Kady to stand up and be a voice for the vulnerable and hurting. This book should be read by every couple. Pastor C.J.

For anyone looking for a light in the darkness, The Road to Roses?is a transformative guide to finding the strength to hold your head high, even when you're at your lowest. Whether your heart has been broken, your dream has been put on hold, or your character has been placed under the microscope, Desiree Hartsock Siegfried's story will give you the encouragement you need to keep going. When Desiree joined the cast of Season 17 of The Bachelor, the world met a down-to-earth California girl looking for love. After watching her endure a painful rejection from Bachelor Sean Lowe, viewers cheered Desiree on as she became the next Bachelorette. Although audiences had a front row seat to Desiree's journey to find true love, what they couldn't see was how she deepened her faith along the way. For the first time, Desiree is ready to share an up-close-and-personal look at her experience starring on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, where she endured devastating heartache and went on to meet her now-husband Chris Siegfried--all in front of over four million viewers around the globe. The Road to Roses is a never-before-seen look at Desiree's story, from the heartbreak to the healing. Within the pages of The Road to Roses, Desiree also shares valuable life lessons she's learned about: Brokenness, vulnerability, and the power of sharing your story Fully trusting God with your life, no matter what it holds for you Falling in love with yourself first Staying open to love and trust even through the ache of heartbreak, loneliness, and criticism Navigating marriage and motherhood under the scrutiny of social media Following your passions and embracing the journey of entrepreneurship Desiree's story is an honest look at how she found the strength and courage to keep going, even in her darkest moments--and how you can, too. Praise for The Road to Roses: "Desiree's story is a beautiful testament of God's grace and his ability to give us beauty for our ashes. The Road to Roses takes us on a journey of identity and ultimately reveals God's unending faithfulness in each and every season." --Mariela Rosario, founder of She Speaks Fire Ministries "Desiree's honest voice and engaging story will captivate you with each turn of the page. With her desire to be true to who she is--who God made her to be--she navigated the spotlight. Through her story you will learn how to unpack the lies the world has told you so that you too can write your own fairy tale through the life you are living every single day. She invites you to live boldly, love hard, and follow the call that God has for your one beautiful life." --Jenna Kutcher, host of the Goal Digger podcast

Argues that the 13th-century French poem can best be understood not by trying to resolve or choosing among the diverse meanings within it or among the myriad of interpretations by scholars and medieval and modern readers, but to accept those differences and reflect on our own willingness to accept to reject those meanings as a guide for a love or morality. Paper edition (unseen), $17.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR