At the tender and problematic ages of 16 and 17, Laura Eckert twice found herself as a patient at an abortion clinic, after her parents had discovered that she was pregnant. Laura was addicted to sex with her step-brother. Neither of them cared about the possible consequences of unprotected sex. The aftermath of her abortion experiences led Laura to become depressed, drink alcohol excessively and feel the need to be isolated from those who loved and cared for her.In her memoir, Lau...

Laura Eckert takes the darkness and shame of her teenage years and sheds light on the controversial topic of abortion and her bout with a teenage sex addiction. At ages 16 and 17, Laura found herself as a patient at an abortion clinic after her parents had learned she was pregnant. Laura's story is shocking at times, yet riveting, honest and heartfelt. Join her on her journey to redemption.

Rethinking the 21st Century brings much needed context and perspective to the security problems we face today.In recent years, the 'Bush Doctrine' - that the security threats we now face are entirely unprecedented - has echoed around the world. Global security and stability is now challenged not only by states and nuclear war, but by insurgency, disease, environmental degradation and military privatisation. Yet this creates a deep sense of disconnect in the way we perceive politics...

At the tender and problematic ages of 16 and 17, Laura Eckert twice found herself as a patient at an abortion clinic, after her parents had discovered that she was pregnant. Laura was addicted to sex with her step-brother. Neither of them cared about the possible consequences of unprotected sex. The aftermath of her abortion experiences led Laura to become depressed, drink alcohol excessively and feel the need to be isolated from those who loved and cared for her.In her memoir, Lau...

*iPhone 5 Edition*A tale of tragedy, heartbreak and GOD's promise of unrelenting love.Christian fiction. (Oprah's Book Club 2.0).

Karen O’Connor, author of the highly popular Getting’ Old Ain’t for Wimps (more than 260,000 copies sold) tunes into the hilarious, surprising, and sometimes insightful things that grandchildren say.Funny quotes and vignettes celebrate the candid comedy that children bring to our lives. Among offerings provided by other grandparents, Karen shares personal stories and showcases themes for laughable moments:Paying Attention—there is happiness in the details...

Mothers' hilarious, outrageous, heartfelt admissions"*Sometimes I lock myself in the bathroom.""I put an educational DVD on so I could have sex. It wasn't with my husband.*"Romi Lassally provides a judgment-free zone where women can reveal their mommy misdemeanors. From not feeling like cleaning up vomit in the middle of the night, to barking something completely inappropriate to the children, to wanting to be pawed by hands that aren't covered in j...

A collection of extraordinary letters expressing the joys, sorrows, and surprises of ordinary lives.We've all missed the chance to say something important. Friends fall out of touch, loved ones pass away, or sometimes the courage required is simply lacking -- and thank-yous, regrets, feelings, and secrets are left unshared. In 2009, Jackie Hooper came up with a way to help people recapture a moment that had once passed them by -- she began asking them to write lett...

W hats a mom to do when her family drives her crazy? Write about it, of course. This is one womans story about her family and the driving force behind her reasons to e-mail to her friends about what its like to be part of the insanity that is her life. Join Sue as she writes about her everyday adventures being a mother, wife, teacher, chauffer, cook, doctor and all around go-to gal that comes with having three over-the-top children. (And just be thankful that it isnt you living her crazy l...

The most important job in the worldThis treasury of wisdom, humor, and love is a guide for every step of the exhilarating, sometimes exasperating journey that begins with those three wonderful words: It's a boy! Its hundreds of lessons from mother to son include instilling values and confidence. Knowing when to say yes, and when to say no.It's filled with the importance of nurturing responsibility: Teach him that the world will judge him by his actions, n...

The fifth book in the Princess Posey chapter book series, perfect for first grade readers!When Gramps buys Posey the most adorable stuffed animal-a pink piglet named Poinky who can perch on the top of her pencil-Posey can't wait to show him to all her friends. But when Poinky mistakenly ends up in Miss Lee's Consequence Drawer Posey is heartbroken. Will the Pink Princess be able to find her courage and explain things to Miss Lee?"The simply written, satisfy...

This book is an autobiography of my life story. It entails my early birth, and introduction into my family. It gives details of my childhood, and overcoming milestones. Its the story of my struggles in school with bullies, and my self-image. Its a story of my lifes trails, and triumphs. It leads you down the road of my Brain Tumor, and overcoming the odds. From dealing with the loss of loved ones, and friends, to fi nding my new found faith. It takes you on the journey of my life. This boo...