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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

California

A Novel

Bestselling author Katie McGarry’s trademark wrong-side-of-the-tracks romance is given a new twist in this acclaimed, gritty YA contemporary novel, Only a Breath Apart. They say your destiny is carved in stone. But some destinies are meant to be broken. The only curse Jesse Lachlin believes in is his grandmother’s will: in order to inherit his family farm he must win the approval of his childhood best friend, the girl he froze out his freshman year. A fortune teller tells Scarlett she's psychic, but what is real is Scarlett’s father’s controlling attitude and the dark secrets at home. She may be able to escape, but only if she can rely on the one boy who broke her heart. Each midnight meeting pushes Jesse and Scarlett to confront their secrets and their feelings, but as love blooms, the curse rears its ugly head... "Fair warning: Picture-perfect Scarlett and misunderstood Jesse will have you in your feels."—Girls' Life Magazine

Only a Breath Apart

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Colleen Hoover

"In Hopeless, Sky left no secret unearthed, no feeling unshared and no memory forgotten, but Holder's past remains a mystery. He is haunted by the little girl he let walk away from him and he has spent his entire life searching for her. He had hoped that he would finally gain closure and be able to rid himself of his guilt the moment they were reconnected. But he could not have anticipated that the exact opposite would occur and even more guilt and regret would be thrust upon him. Sometimes in life, if we wish to move forward we must first dig deep into our past and make amends with it. In Losing Hope, readers will learn what was going on inside Holder's head during all those moments that left him feeling hopeless and see whether he can perhaps gain the peace he desperately needs"--

Losing Hope

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Oklahoma

The Lost Child

Florida

NEW! Losing Hope.  Original OOP Cover

Washington

Building a graceful marriage and raising creative, competent, contented children without legalism or manipulation.

Families Where Grace Is in Place

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Texas

Some of this book's chapters include: Dealing With Loss of Identity, Spiritual Abuse Across the Spectrum of Christian Enviornments, A Brief Overviewof Women's Issues Resulting From Experienced Spiritual Abuse

Wounded Faith: Understanding and Healing From Spiritual Abuse

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Minnesota

"Speak up for yourself—we want to know what you have to say." From the first moment of her freshman year at Merryweather High, Melinda knows this is a big fat lie, part of the nonsense of high school. She is friendless, outcast, because she busted an end-of-summer party by calling the cops, so now nobody will talk to her, let alone listen to her. As time passes, she becomes increasingly isolated and practically stops talking altogether. Only her art class offers any solace, and it is through her work on an art project that she is finally able to face what really happened at that terrible party: she was raped by an upperclassman, a guy who still attends Merryweather and is still a threat to her. Her healing process has just begun when she has another violent encounter with him. But this time Melinda fights back, refuses to be silent, and thereby achieves a measure of vindication. A timeless novel about consent and finding the courage to speak up for yourself, the twentieth anniversary edition of the classic novel that has spoken to so many young adults now includes a new introduction by acclaimed writer, host, speaker, and cultural commentator Ashley C. Ford as well as an afterword by New York Times-bestselling author of All American Boys and Long Way Down, Jason Reynolds. This edition will also feature an updated Q&A, resource list, and essay and poem from Laurie Halse Anderson. Praise for Speak: “In a stunning first novel, Anderson uses keen observations and vivid imagery to pull readers into the head of an isolated teenager. . . . Will leave readers touched and inspired.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “An uncannily funny book even as it plumbs the darkness, Speak will hold readers from first word to last.” —The Horn Book, starred review Praise for Speak: The Graphic Novel: “[Emily Carroll] should be recognized as one of the best graphic storytellers out there.” —Kate Beaton, author of Hark! A Vagrant “What a talent. What a voice.” —Mark Siegel, author of Sailor Twain, or The Mermaid in the Hudson “Carroll knows how to capture uncomfortable emotions—guilt, regret, possessiveness, envy—and transform them into hair-raising narratives.” —New York Times Book Review Accolades for Speak: New York Times Bestseller Publishers Weekly Bestseller Michael L. Printz Honor Book National Book Award Finalist Edgar Allan Poe Award Finalist Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults ALA Quick Pick Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year Booklist Top Ten First Novel BCCB Blue Ribbon Book School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

Speak 20th Anniversary Edition

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Dave Pelzer

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness

A Man Named Dave

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Maryland

The author recalls the anguish of her childhood in Arkansas and her adolescence in northern slums

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Michigan

A Teenager's Story of Longing for Acceptance and Friendship

The author reveals the story of his struggle through the challenges of adolescence, detailing the taunting he endured from bullies, the joys of making his first real friends, and his quest to escape his difficult home life.

The Privilege of Youth

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Will Hill

An Edgar Award finalist

A gripping and unforgettable story of survival after life in a cult, inspired by the survivors of the Branch Davidian siege in Waco, Texas, 1993

The things I've seen are burned into me, like scars that refuse to fade.

Before, she lived inside a fence with her family. After, she's trapped, now in a federal facility.

Before, she was never allowed to leave the property, never allowed to talk to Outsiders, never allowed to speak her mind.Â  After, there are too many people asking questions, wanting to know what happened to her, trying to find out who she really is.

Before, she thought she was being protected from something. After, people are telling her that now she's finally safe.

She isn't sure what's better, before or after, all she knows is that there are questions she can't answer, and if everything she's been told is a lie, how can she know who's telling the truth now?

Suspenseful and moving, After the Fireis perfect for readers looking for

 * cult books and stories
 * young adult historical fiction
 * binge-worthy teen thrillers
 * an intense, ripped-from-the-headlines plot
 * compulsively readable books that keep you hooked until the very end

Praise forAfter the Fire:

"Genuinely different...thrilling and spellbinding!"--Patrick Ness, #1 New York Timesbestselling author

"The gripping story of survival and escape...It will keep youup late until you get to the very end."--Maureen Johnson, New York Timesbestselling author of Truly Devious

"A heartrending portrait of a young girl's struggle to survive a domineering religious sect and the resilience of the human spirit; this belongs on every YA shelf." --School Library Journal

After the Fire

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Jeff Crippen

This first edition trade paperback has been gently read. The cover has slight wear on the corner/edges. The spine is not cracked and binding is good. Pages are clean, no underlining or coloring.

Synopsis | This book is a kind of arsenal. Battle armor, you might say, to be used defensively and offensively against evil, and specifically against the evil we call abuse. Here I have put into print form (with the help of several excellent friends) some articles which are taken from my blog, Unholy Charade (unholycharade.com) If you follow the blog, you will recognize many of them. 

I hope that it is an arsenal of the Lord’s truth and not just my opinions. Blog post topics almost always come to my mind when I am reading the Bible, or when something many of you have written to me turns my thinking toward a particular Scripture. We need such an arsenal to help us wield the Sword the Lord has given us in His Word to be used to expose and destroy the evil weaponry that strives to oppose Christ and His people.
– From back of book

B-271

An Arsenal of Truth to Expose Domestic Abuse

A compilation of articles from the blog, Unholy Charade, all aimed at helping victims of domestic abuse and exposing their abusers.

Light for Dark Times

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#fiction #basedOnATrueStory #crime #thriller #noir #Perris #Texas #Murder #Family #Abuse #torture #dark

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Georgia

Girl A

Laura Davis

Based on in-depth interviews and her workshops for partners across the country,  Laura Davis offers practical advice and encouragement to all partners-girlfriends,  boyfriends,  spouses,  and lovers-trying to support the survivors in their lives while tending to their own needs along the way. 

Arkansas

Philosophy

When the Person You Love Is a Survivor of Child Sexual Abuse

"But what about me?" "Is it possible to go one day without dealing with the survivor's issues?" "Will we ever make love again?" "Will the survivor love me in the end?" "How do I know if I should throw in the towel?" Based on in-depth interviews and her workshops for partners across the country, Laura Davis offers practical advice and encouragement to all partners -- girlfriends, boyfriends, spouses, and lovers -- trying to support the survivors in their lives while tending to their own needs along the way. She shows couples how to deepen compassion, improve communication, and develop an understanding of healing as a shared activity. Addressing partners' most important questions, Allies in Healing covers: The Basics -- answers common questions about sexual abuse. Allies in Healing -- introduces key concepts of working and growing together. My Needs and Feelings -- teaches partners to recognize, value, and express their own needs. Dealing with Crisis -- includes strategies for handling suicidal feelings, regression, and hopelessness. Intimacy and Communication -- offers practical advice on dealing with distancing, control, trust, and fighting. Sex -- provides guidelines for coping with flashbacks, lack of desire, differences in sexual needs, and frustration. Family lssues -- suggests a range of ideas for interacting with the survivor's family. Partners' Stories -- explores the struggles, triumphs, and courage of eight partners.

Allies in Healing

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The book is from a cat friendly, smoke free home. The cover page has been embossed with the previous owners embosser but otherwise the book is in perfect condition. The book comes with a Book of the Month book mark due to this copy being a Book of the Month Book. 

It Ends With Us

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Calia Read

Unread book in my collection. Has a red marking on the  base of the book. 

Arizona

Calia Read breaks the mold in this explosive novel that grabs hold and doesn't let go until the shocking truth is revealed.

One kiss can change everything.
 
One month ago I was admitted to a psych ward. Yesterday, Lachlan told me I'm losing my mind. But I know what I saw. Will you believe me?
 
Behind the walls of a mental hospital, Naomi Carradine feels her world breaking to pieces. She's starting to believe all the voices questioning her sanity. Only visitors from the outside world keep her tethered to reality. But deep in her thoughts, Naomi is haunted by memories of a golden summer that twisted into a waking nightmare of obsessive love and fractured truths.
 
Just home from college, Naomi moves in with her best friend, Lana, the daughter of a Virginia senator. At a lavish party thrown by Lana's father, Naomi meets a sexy stockbroker named Max and finds herself unable to resist his charms. One fiery kiss and she's going back for more, beginning a terrifying descent. Having witnessed the unspeakable, Naomi has only one hope of escape: unraveling the devastating secrets of her past.
 
Unravel is intended for mature audiences.

Praise for Unravel
 
"A sexy, mysterious, and enthralling story . . . Calia Read's words are so captivating, they'll hold you hostage and throw you into loops you'll never see coming."--Claire Contreras, author of There Is No Light in Darkness

Unravel

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Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Pennsylvania

“Leonard’s life teeters dangerously between moments of pain and beauty. A fast read, because I needed to keep reading.”

In addition to the P-38, there are four gifts, one for each of my friends. I want to say good-bye to them properly. I want to give them each something to remember me by. To let them know I really cared about them and I'm sorry I couldn't be more than I was--that I couldn't stick around--and that what's going to happen today isn't their fault. Today is Leonard Peacock's birthday. It is also the day he will kill his former best friend, and then himself, with his grandfather's P-38 pistol. Maybe one day he'll believe that being different is okay, important even. But not today.

Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock

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Helen Hardt

Craving - Book one
Obsession - Book two
Possession - Book three

After being left at the altar, Jade Roberts seeks solace at her best friend's ranch on the Colorado western slope. Her humiliation still ripe, she doesn't expect to be attracted to her friend's reticent brother, but when the gorgeous cowboy kisses her, all bets are off. Talon Steel is broken. Having never fully healed from a horrific childhood trauma, he simply exists, taking from women what is offered and giving nothing in return...until Jade Roberts catapults into his life. She is beautiful, sweet, and giving, and his desire for her becomes a craving he fears he'll never be able to satisfy. Passion sizzles between the two lovers...but long-buried secrets haunt them both and may eventually tear them apart.

Steel Brothers Bundle

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One Child's Courage to Survive

Tells the story of a child's abuse at the hands of his alcoholic mother

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