Everyone has an untold secret or a chapter in their life that they wish could be erased. We often keep these dark memories hidden because they are too painful to be dealt with. In Broken to Beautiful, Marcia gives her personal account of life before and after she suffered molestation by different abusers. The book highlights some of the side effects of sexual abuse that are common to many victims. Marcia also shares the details of each dream, song, book, and revelation that the Lord used to set her free. Because she has received such liberty through the healing power of Jesus Christ, she wants others to also be whole. The final section of the book presents simple guidelines for the reader to follow on their pathway to restoration.

All my life all I knew was brokenness, shame, and guilt. I didn't know what true love was. I didn't know I was worthy or loved because I sure didn't feel it or see it in my life. At age thirteen I wanted to cover up the pain I had inside. My addictions to many things became the Band-Aid that kept falling off to the deep wounds of my heart that only Jesus could heal. I didn't know. Not only did I not know, but I wanted the pain to instantly go away, so my addiction took control of my life. God never left me. He pursued me, and I was too blind to see. It wasn't until I had enough of the life I was living and wanted to take my own life that I cried out to God. The Lord reached out His hand in the pit of my despair and lifted me up. I have been walking with Him since that day. I fell in love with Jesus because He loved me first, He says we were worth dying for. He did not allow the devil to take me out before I knew what true love is. I went from hopeless to putting my hope in Jesus. Who am I now? I am loved. I am chosen. I am redeemed. I am free!

Welcome to the pages of "From Broken to Beautiful: Healing Emotional Baggage for Single Women," a profound exploration penned by the insightful Sharon Cooper-Jones. Within these chapters, we embark on a transformative journey, navigating the intricate landscapes of emotional healing, self-discovery, and the resilience inherent in every single woman's narrative. In a world that often imposes unrealistic standards and expectations, single women may find themselves grappling with emotional baggage—burdens that hinder the realization of their full potential. Sharon, with her empathetic wisdom, becomes a guiding force, offering a compassionate approach to untangling the knots of emotional struggles and transforming them into a tapestry of beauty. This book is not merely a guide; it is a companion for single women navigating the complexities of life's emotional terrain. Sharon Cooper-Jones draws upon her experiences as a wellness coach to address the unique challenges faced by single women, providing practical insights, exercises, and heartfelt guidance to foster emotional resilience. As we turn the pages, we encounter stories of strength, vulnerability, and the triumph of the human spirit. Sharon's voice resonates with empathy, creating a space for readers to explore their emotions, confront their past, and emerge from the shadows of brokenness into the radiant light of their own beauty. May this book serve as a source of inspiration, a road map for healing, and a testament to the transformative power of self-love. Whether you are on a journey of self-discovery, recovering from heartbreak, or simply seeking guidance on the path to emotional well-being, "From Broken to Beautiful" extends a compassionate hand to accompany you on this transformative odyssey. As we delve into the heart of these pages, let us embrace the empowering message that brokenness does not define us; rather, it becomes a stepping stone toward a more beautiful and authentic self. This book is an invitation to embark on a journey of healing, growth, and the celebration of the unique beauty that resides within every single woman.

From #1 New York Times-bestselling author Kami Garcia comes a red-hot romance between a fiery heroine and her mysterious classmate "that will break your heart and put it back together again" (Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of It Ends With Us). Her heart has to break before it can open. When star soccer player Peyton Rios receives an offer from her first-choice college, senior year starts off exactly as planned. But when Peyton uncovers her boyfriend’s dark secret, she confronts him—and finds herself falling down a flight of stairs. Peyton’s knee—and maybe her dream of going pro—is shattered. Everyone is talking: Was she pushed, or did she fall? Peyton knows the truth, even if no one believes her. He has to let someone in before it’s too late. With her future on the line, Peyton goes to stay with her uncle in a small Tennessee town to focus on her recovery. Dating is the last thing on her mind—until she meets sweet, sexy Owen Law. But Peyton doesn’t trust her heart, especially when she senses that Owen is hiding something. When their secrets are finally exposed, Peyton has to decide if love is worth fighting for. An Imprint Book “A tearjerker that will break your heart and put it back together again! I loved it.” —Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of It Ends With Us "Garcia has become synonymous with a certain breed of drama-filled, compulsively readable romance." —Bustle “Something wonderful happened to me as I read this—I fell in love. Genuine, shattering, deep, heart-pounding love." —Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places and Holding Up the Universe “A slow burn that squeezes your heart so tightly you can’t breathe . . . until it explodes, and you’re left with a beautiful story that will draw you back again and again.”—Abbi Glines, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Field Party series and the Rosemary Beach novels “Kami Garcia knows the anatomy of the teenage heart—what makes it race, what makes it break, and what makes it mend. Sexy, gritty, and romantic—Broken Beautiful Hearts is a must-read for anyone whose heart has been broken and dared to love again.”—Danielle Paige, New York Times bestselling author of the Dorothy Must Die and Stealing Snow series “Broken Beautiful Hearts is deliciously sexy, dangerous, and heartfelt. You’ll root for Peyton to open her heart, despite the risk, and try to get all the things she wants. Kami Garcia has weaved a story that lingers in your heart long after it’s done.” —Dhonielle Clayton, coauthor of the Tiny Pretty Things series and author of The Belles “Kami Garcia never fails to impress with her amazing characters and captivating romance!" —Cora Carmack, New York Times bestselling author of Losing It "Kami Garcia knocks it out of the park with this compelling, emotionally gripping story...one of my favorite reads of the year!" —Elle Kennedy, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Off Campus series "With an absorbing storyline that feels both raw and real, and a compelling heroine with a backbone, Kami Garcia's Broken Beautiful Hearts kept me riveted to the very end.” —K.A. Tucker, USA Today-bestselling author of the Ten Tiny Breaths Series and Until It Fades "Peyton’s journey from trauma to recovery is a satisfying one...and readers will be rooting for her." —VOYA "Peyton is a strong, well-rounded character...[the] theme of overcoming past injury and rebuilding your life is strong and worth reading." —Booklist

In the world of Early-onset Alzheimer’s, here is a book all about life, love, and hope. ​Broken Beauty is the story of Sarah Smith’s mother—known as “Beauty” to her family—and her family’s journey through the devastating world of Early-onset Alzheimer’s. Smith was a young mother in her thirties when her own mother’s illness struck, so the family’s shock and pain at the disease’s manifestations is nearly unbearable. Not only is Beauty still young and fit; she is also Sarah’s best friend. This powerful and personal story about a daughter facing the unthinkable and the love she found to carry her through will touch the hearts of everyone who reads it. Sarah Bearden Smith is a housewife, mother of three, and a woman of deep faith, who has lived in Texas all her life. Sarah was born and raised in the Houston area, and remained there until her departure for the University of Texas at Austin, where she was a speech communications major, varsity cheerleader, and a member of Tri Delta sorority. After her marriage to Thad Smith in 2002, the couple moved to Dallas, Texas. During their years in Dallas, Sarah and her husband have served on various boards and committees, including the Greer Garson Gala, Presbyterian Hospital Healthcare Foundation, East-West Ministries, AWARE Dallas, and Providence Christian School of Texas. They actively serve with their children in assisted living and memory care facilities and support organizations such as Council for Life, Alzheimer’s Association, Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement, and Community Bible Study. Sarah and her family are members of Watermark Community Church.

Whether he's on Broadway or at the movies, considering a new bestseller or revisiting a literary classic, Daniel Mendelsohn's judgments over the past fifteen years have provoked and dazzled with their deep erudition, disarming emotionality, and tart wit. Now How Beautiful It Is And How Easily It Can Be Broken reveals all at once the enormous stature of Mendelsohn's achievement and demonstrates why he is considered one of our greatest critics. Writing with a lively intelligence and arresting originality, he brings his distinctive combination of scholarly rigor and conversational ease to bear across eras, cultures, and genres, from Roman games to video games. His interpretations of our most talked-about films—from the work of Pedro Almodóvar to Brokeback Mountain, from United 93 and World Trade Center to 300, Marie Antoinette, and The Hours—have sparked debate and changed the way we watch movies. Just as stunning and influential are his dispatches on theater and literature, from The Producers to Jeffrey Eugenides' Middlesex, from The Lovely Bones to the works of Harold Pinter. Together these thirty brilliant and engaging essays passionately articulate the themes that have made Daniel Mendelsohn a crucial voice in today's cultural conversation: the aesthetic and indeed political dangers of imposing contemporary attitudes on the great classics; the ruinous effect of sentimentality on the national consciousness in the post-9/11 world; the vital importance of the great literature of the past for a meaningful life in the present. How Beautiful It Is And How Easily It Can Be Broken makes it clear that no other contemporary thinker is as engaged with as many aspects of our culture and its influences as Mendelsohn is, and no one practices the vanishing art of popular criticism with more acuity, humor, and feeling.

Broken Beauty illustrates how disability is right at the core of musical modernism; it is one of the things that musical modernism is fundamentally about. The most characteristic features of musical modernism-fractured forms, immobilized harmonies, conflicting textural layers, radical simplification of means in some cases, and radical complexity and hermeticism in others-can be understood as musical representations of disability conditions, including deformity/disfigurement, mobility impairment, madness, idiocy, and autism.

What does God wish to accomplish through suffering? Does He answer prayers for healing? Drawing on personal experience, the author addresses what a life-changing cancer diagnosis looks like and provides hard-wrought assistance to those walking its path and those supporting them. Broken Beauty explores God’s goal in refining His children and uncovers the rich provisions He bestows along the way. In the process we discover restorative beauty amidst this broken world—beauty that originates from finding the glorious treasure of all we are and are becoming in Christ. .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }

Once again King Kaevin seems to have turned on his friends. Kath and Keath still have faith in his loyalty, but their trust is put to the test, especially when their other friends don’t share their opinion. Kaevin has to do what he believes best for his Kingdom and once again the darkness overtakes his thoughts and mind so that he can’t see what is right before his eyes. Raeshon, the prince of the Forest Grove Court is in deep trouble and finally trying to do the right thing seems to be leading him deeper. His history puts his friends against him and when he has but a breath left only they can help. Hunters are becoming increasingly difficult to deal with and the numbers of attacks are growing. Kath battles work, college, hunting for hunters, and her complicated relationships with her friends, family, and Kaevin. Things get out of control and Kath is left broken in the dust with the hope that everything hasn’t been for nothing.

Trucking is a lonely life for the trucker, as well as for the family and friends. Lance spent the last year over coming a divorce from a marriage of 22 years, a heart attack, his truck engine blew, and his heart got broken because his choice of employment keeps him on the move and the girl he choose didn't handle it well. His poetry comes from true depths of the pain and stress he experienced this past year. Heart felt and driven by a mind and heart of a guy who works hard and Loves passionately