-
Jason Ventre
-
Coach Joe Sasso
-
Amrik Binapal
-
Barry Ghabaei
-
Dan Emmett
-
Stephen Kwame Mends
-
Anne Fisher
-
Victoria Renée Manley
-
Vincent Parmentola
-
Tom Morrow
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS - Alternative Family
|
Sort By:
|
|
Products per Page:
|
|
By Claudia Niemeyer
This book relates some of our experiences during 30 years as foster parents. The reality of what these children endured before and after placement in the foster care system is heartbreaking. After all these years, my husband Ron and I cling stubbornly to our belief that time and man can change, but God and truth will not. My goal is to inform the public, about the foster care system. I hope to sound the alarm loud and clear, that the current foster care system is not working. I want to bring attention to the powerless children, within the system, being tossed about in the waves of loophole laws, uninformed policy makers, non-committed decision-makers, and non-motivated and often disinterested birth parents. Court mandated and enforced accountability must take place at all levels involved!
FORMAT: Softcover
By Pamela Wescott
"So this is what I believe: when we were unborn souls, some of us were recruited A certain number of men and women were needed at this time in history to make a point to the world about the inevitability of loving one another in myriad ways. The mission and the challenge appealed to me." The Love that Shouted for Joy! is a series of vignettes, scattered in space and time, about the complications that arise when two people decide to marry. The fact that the partners are of the same sex is only one piece of the intricate landscape that spans over 30 years and tells a story culminating in a backyard ceremony during the historic summer of 2004. For anyone who has ever dealt with in-laws, planned or is contemplating a wedding, has had to come to terms with a painful change of heart to trust and love again, you may recognize yourself. Voodoo Dolls, My Romance with the Dirt, Wisconsin Trumps Bali and Virginia Woolf's House are four of the 22 chapters that describe the journey of one couple daring to speak the name of love the first summer after Massachusetts announced the "legitimacy" of same-sex unions.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Pamela Wescott
"So this is what I believe: when we were unborn souls, some of us were recruited A certain number of men and women were needed at this time in history to make a point to the world about the inevitability of loving one another in myriad ways. The mission and the challenge appealed to me." The Love that Shouted for Joy! is a series of vignettes, scattered in space and time, about the complications that arise when two people decide to marry. The fact that the partners are of the same sex is only one piece of the intricate landscape that spans over 30 years and tells a story culminating in a backyard ceremony during the historic summer of 2004. For anyone who has ever dealt with in-laws, planned or is contemplating a wedding, has had to come to terms with a painful change of heart to trust and love again, you may recognize yourself. Voodoo Dolls, My Romance with the Dirt, Wisconsin Trumps Bali and Virginia Woolf's House are four of the 22 chapters that describe the journey of one couple daring to speak the name of love the first summer after Massachusetts announced the "legitimacy" of same-sex unions.
FORMAT: E-Book
By Barbara Gowan
Where do I belong? Barbara Gowan sought to answer this question as she searched for the real meaning of family. The product of an interracial relationship in the 1960s, she lived in foster care before her adoption by loving-and complex-parents. In this candid account, she faces her long-standing inner conflicts with race, religion, and identity as she searches for her birth parents and her life's purpose. Gowan's emotional and inspirational story deals with overcoming abuse, loss, codependency, and rejection. She demonstrates how important the multifaceted concepts of faith, family, and love are in all human relationships, and how they form our sense of self. She shares not only her personal insights and revelations but also concrete strategies from other adoptees and respected professionals. The result is a compelling narrative that will educate and support members of the adoption and multicultural community. Gowan's deeply personal Christian testimonial provides an honest perspective on these often-challenging conflicts. "It's powerful and gripping storytelling! Barbara Gowan gives readers a stimulating point of view on adoption and multicultural family relationships."
-Thomas Brooks, author of A Wealth of Family:
An Adopted Son's International Quest for Heritage, Reunion and Enrichment
FORMAT: E-Book
By Barbara Gowan
Where do I belong? Barbara Gowan sought to answer this question as she searched for the real meaning of family. The product of an interracial relationship in the 1960s, she lived in foster care before her adoption by loving-and complex-parents. In this candid account, she faces her long-standing inner conflicts with race, religion, and identity as she searches for her birth parents and her life's purpose. Gowan's emotional and inspirational story deals with overcoming abuse, loss, codependency, and rejection. She demonstrates how important the multifaceted concepts of faith, family, and love are in all human relationships, and how they form our sense of self. She shares not only her personal insights and revelations but also concrete strategies from other adoptees and respected professionals. The result is a compelling narrative that will educate and support members of the adoption and multicultural community. Gowan's deeply personal Christian testimonial provides an honest perspective on these often-challenging conflicts. "It's powerful and gripping storytelling! Barbara Gowan gives readers a stimulating point of view on adoption and multicultural family relationships."
-Thomas Brooks, author of A Wealth of Family:
An Adopted Son's International Quest for Heritage, Reunion and Enrichment
FORMAT: Softcover
By Barbara Gowan
Where do I belong? Barbara Gowan sought to answer this question as she searched for the real meaning of family. The product of an interracial relationship in the 1960s, she lived in foster care before her adoption by loving-and complex-parents. In this candid account, she faces her long-standing inner conflicts with race, religion, and identity as she searches for her birth parents and her life's purpose. Gowan's emotional and inspirational story deals with overcoming abuse, loss, codependency, and rejection. She demonstrates how important the multifaceted concepts of faith, family, and love are in all human relationships, and how they form our sense of self. She shares not only her personal insights and revelations but also concrete strategies from other adoptees and respected professionals. The result is a compelling narrative that will educate and support members of the adoption and multicultural community. Gowan's deeply personal Christian testimonial provides an honest perspective on these often-challenging conflicts. "It's powerful and gripping storytelling! Barbara Gowan gives readers a stimulating point of view on adoption and multicultural family relationships."
-Thomas Brooks, author of A Wealth of Family:
An Adopted Son's International Quest for Heritage, Reunion and Enrichment
FORMAT: Hardcover
By Louella C. Komuves
Louella Christy Komuves, the author of Silent Sagas: Unsung Sorrows-Heterosexual Wife, Homosexual Husband has crafted an in-depth spiritual guideline for anyone experiencing a similar situation in his/her marriage. The author has exposed her heart and soul with a genuine courage rarely seen in an autobiography. - No longer will straight spouses need to be silent about the agony and pain they feel while living with a gay man or lesbian woman.
- The feelings of loneliness and devastation can lead a person to wonder if it will ever be possible to once again trust a loved one.
- Silent Sagas: Unsung Sorrows is packed with inspiration and hope to assist you in your own journey toward wholeness and a lifelong sense of well-being.
- Credible resources that will help empower recovering straight spouses have been identified and are included by the author.
Anyone wanting insight into the dynamics of a heterosexual/homosexual relationship will find Silent Sagas: Unsung Sorrows extremely beneficial.
FORMAT: E-Book
By Louella C. Komuves
Louella Christy Komuves, the author of Silent Sagas: Unsung Sorrows-Heterosexual Wife, Homosexual Husband has crafted an in-depth spiritual guideline for anyone experiencing a similar situation in his/her marriage. The author has exposed her heart and soul with a genuine courage rarely seen in an autobiography. - No longer will straight spouses need to be silent about the agony and pain they feel while living with a gay man or lesbian woman.
- The feelings of loneliness and devastation can lead a person to wonder if it will ever be possible to once again trust a loved one.
- Silent Sagas: Unsung Sorrows is packed with inspiration and hope to assist you in your own journey toward wholeness and a lifelong sense of well-being.
- Credible resources that will help empower recovering straight spouses have been identified and are included by the author.
Anyone wanting insight into the dynamics of a heterosexual/homosexual relationship will find Silent Sagas: Unsung Sorrows extremely beneficial.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Sundari Prasad
Based on a review of recent scholarly literature on family structure, this report examines how the recent changes in family structure and the evolution of 'alternative' family structures have affected children. Examined are the overviews of the impact of divorce, re-marriage and the step family, the single parent family,racial differences in the family, gay and lesbian family structures, and the impact of daycare.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Cassandra Mack
The Single Moms Little Book of Wisdom provides insight and encouragement for women who are parenting without a partner or who feel like they are. This concise yet comprehensive book will motivate you to pursue your goals and fulfill your dreams. It will provide you with reassurance as you walk the path of single motherhood and offer survival tips and success principles that are necessary to succeed, survive and stay strong. Addressing such issues as: surviving tough times, avoiding unnecessary drama, reclaiming your life, grooming yourself for greatness, creating wealth, living prosperously, helping your children get what they need to thrive, escaping the super woman trap, getting past the "what will people think," syndrome and preparing yourself for real love, The Single Moms Little Book of Wisdom will be of great comfort to any woman whose journey has taken her to single motherhood. Here's what others are saying about The Single Moms Little Book of Wisdom "Cassandra Mack's insightful book is concise, to-the-point and full of empowering advice. This is one book I wish I had when I was raising my daughter. Not only will you find tools for success, you'll get plenty of reaffirmation and encouragement too." -Deborah M. Cofer, author of No Process, No Promise and columnist for New York Carib News "Cassandra Mack has generously guided single moms through a process of empowerment and personal elevation. Whether you're looking for strategies for success or a little lift to get you through a tough time, it's all here in this power-packed, inspirational guide."
-Gessy Nixon, business coach and author of, The Weekend Entrepreneur "As the son of a strong and successful single mom, I can attest that Cassandra Mack's book will serve as an excellent resource for women who are raising children on their own. You'll come away with tools for empowerment as well as a game-plan for personal growth. Read it and Reap!"
-Shawn Dove, publisher of Proud Poppa and married father of four
FORMAT: Softcover
By Cassandra Mack
The Single Moms Little Book of Wisdom provides insight and encouragement for women who are parenting without a partner or who feel like they are. This concise yet comprehensive book will motivate you to pursue your goals and fulfill your dreams. It will provide you with reassurance as you walk the path of single motherhood and offer survival tips and success principles that are necessary to succeed, survive and stay strong. Addressing such issues as: surviving tough times, avoiding unnecessary drama, reclaiming your life, grooming yourself for greatness, creating wealth, living prosperously, helping your children get what they need to thrive, escaping the super woman trap, getting past the "what will people think," syndrome and preparing yourself for real love, The Single Moms Little Book of Wisdom will be of great comfort to any woman whose journey has taken her to single motherhood. Here's what others are saying about The Single Moms Little Book of Wisdom "Cassandra Mack's insightful book is concise, to-the-point and full of empowering advice. This is one book I wish I had when I was raising my daughter. Not only will you find tools for success, you'll get plenty of reaffirmation and encouragement too." -Deborah M. Cofer, author of No Process, No Promise and columnist for New York Carib News "Cassandra Mack has generously guided single moms through a process of empowerment and personal elevation. Whether you're looking for strategies for success or a little lift to get you through a tough time, it's all here in this power-packed, inspirational guide."
-Gessy Nixon, business coach and author of, The Weekend Entrepreneur "As the son of a strong and successful single mom, I can attest that Cassandra Mack's book will serve as an excellent resource for women who are raising children on their own. You'll come away with tools for empowerment as well as a game-plan for personal growth. Read it and Reap!"
-Shawn Dove, publisher of Proud Poppa and married father of four
FORMAT: E-Book
By Merry Corbin
Eat, Drink & Be Merry is an entertaining and poignant memoir that begins with a curly-haired little girl whose life turned tragically upside down when she was five years old. Merry humorously and joyfully recounts stumbling into womanhood and taking on marriage, motherhood, and the classroom. An offspring of rural Iowa in the fifties, she learned to dance even when life didn't throw her a party. Readers can sense her innate passion for family and friends, but especially for kids. Merry's story is intended to be a legacy for her GRANDkids, but booklovers struggling with their own survival can elicit a couple of lessons (and recipes, too) from this gutsy risk-taker whose fate became her fortune.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Merry Corbin
Eat, Drink & Be Merry is an entertaining and poignant memoir that begins with a curly-haired little girl whose life turned tragically upside down when she was five years old. Merry humorously and joyfully recounts stumbling into womanhood and taking on marriage, motherhood, and the classroom. An offspring of rural Iowa in the fifties, she learned to dance even when life didn't throw her a party. Readers can sense her innate passion for family and friends, but especially for kids. Merry's story is intended to be a legacy for her GRANDkids, but booklovers struggling with their own survival can elicit a couple of lessons (and recipes, too) from this gutsy risk-taker whose fate became her fortune.
FORMAT: E-Book
By Sundari Prasad
Based on a review of recent scholarly literature on family structure, this report examines how the recent changes in family structure and the evolution of 'alternative' family structures have affected children. Examined are the overviews of the impact of divorce, re-marriage and the step family, the single parent family,racial differences in the family, gay and lesbian family structures, and the impact of daycare.
FORMAT: E-Book
By Herbert Wieder
Calling on his Long Experience as a psychoanalyst and student of adoption, Dr. Wieder has written a handbook for adoptive families derived from his clinical studies. This book explores the special problems of the adoption world from a point equidistant from birth-parents, adoptive parents and adoptees.
FORMAT: Softcover
|