In 1962, Jerry Sherwood gave up her newborn son, Dennis, for adoption. Twenty years later, she set out to find him-only to discover he had died before his fourth birthday. The immediate cause was peritonitis, but the coroner had never decided the mode of death, writing "deferred" rather than indicate accident, natural causes, or homicide. This he did even though the autopsy photos showed Dennis covered from head to toe in ugly bruises, his clenched...

"A voice-driven, gripping, and propulsive addiction memoir about a wealthy Black woman on a journey to becoming whole while grappling with issues of substance abuse, race, class, self-sabotage, and love, by the host of the popular podcast, The Only One in the Room"-- After years of hiding her addiction from everyone, Cathcart Robbins settled into a complicated purgatory. She learned the hard way that privilege doesn't protect you from pain. Facing...

When Satan breaks you down brick by brick with anxiety, depression, fear, shame, bitterness, self-doubt, deceit, resentment, people pleasing, self-loathing, ego (edging God out), worthlessness, and grief, don't throw in the towel. God will reconstruct you with His love, patience, mercy, and grace even though there are lessons to learn along the way. The sooner you surrender your burdens to Him, the freer you become.

We are at war! Parenthood unavoidably propels us to the prestigious rank of generals in God's army. As guardians of the home, we must stand boldly at the head of our own mini militia in defending truth and right and producing latter-day warriors who can resist evil. This empowering book provides critical strategies for deflecting the devil's malicious agenda by creating strong gospel armor and spiritual havens. Day by day, brick by brick, through...

Employing poetic expression to impart financial knowledge to children can make financial concepts more engaging and accessible. Through this book, every poem delves into a specific topic, highlighting the importance of maintaining financial health."Brick By Brick": Help reinforce kids' understanding and patience during wealth building."Cracking the Puzzle": Imparts knowledge about earning, saving, spending, investing, and sharing."Delayed Gratification":...

Get the Summary of Marianne Williamson's A Course In Weight Loss in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "A Course In Weight Loss" by Marianne Williamson offers a spiritual and psychological approach to weight loss, emphasizing the importance of love and divine guidance in overcoming the cycle of overeating and self-sabotage. The book suggests that excess weight serves as a protective barrier, constructed from fear,...

Imprisonment. Mutilation. Persecution. Edna Adan Ismail endured it all - for the women of Africa. Edna saw first-hand how poor healthcare, lack of education and ancient superstitions had devastating effects on Somaliland's people, especially its women. When she suffered the trauma of FGM herself as a young girl at the bidding of her mother, Edna's determination was set. The first midwife to practice in Somaliland, Edna became a formidable teacher...

As they watched construction of the block-long flatiron building brick by brick throughout 1927, African American residents of Indianapolis could scarcely contain their pride. This new headquarters of the Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company, with its terra-cotta trimmed facade, was to be more than corporate offices and a factory for what then was one of America's most successful black businesses. In fact, it was designed as "a city within a city,"...

Do you seek the truth? Do you value reason, science, and independent thinking? Are you skeptical of beliefs that people maintain merely "on faith," yet you remain interested in the big questions of life? Do you hope there could be a greater purpose to the universe, if only that were realistic? If so, then philosopher Joshua Rasmussen can encourage you in your journey. Beginning with his own story of losing faith and the belief in any ultimate purpose...

Together forever, no matter what life throws at us. It's a phrase used from the moment two people realize it's true love, and it was no different for Steve and Hank. That instant spark when they first touch. The lingering tingle of their first kiss. Their family and friends told them the odds were against them, but they never questioned their love. They built their life from that love. Stacking memories up brick by brick to house and protect what...