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Naomi Watts erzählt lustig, ergreifend und überraschend freimütig von ihren eigenen Erfahrungen. Als Hollywoodschauspielerin wird von ihr noch mehr als von anderen Frauen erwartet, jung zu sein und zu bleiben. Sie zeigt, wie man die Herausforderungen dieser Zeit meistert. Denn: Wenn man es richtig angeht, sind die Wechseljahre deutlich besser als ihr Ruf!

What do novelist Jane Austen, suffragist Susan B. Anthony, and Hollywood icon Greta Garbo have in common? They all subverted societal expectations and carved unique paths in history by remaining single and childless. There are many reasons why a woman might choose to remain single, from challenging gender norms, to financial independence, to the dislike of marriage as an institution. Author Emma Duval categorizes iconic and overlooked single women in history based on their motivations for singledom, celebrating their choice in a world that maligned the very notion.

From Alma Rosé, the orchestra's main conductor, niece of Gustav Mahler and a formidable pre-war celebrity violinist, to Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, its teenage cellist and last surviving member, Sebba draws on meticulous archival research and exclusive first-hand accounts to tell the full and astonishing story of the orchestra, its members, and the response of other prisoners for the first time.

In 1989, shortly after her second marriage, Palmer and her new husband quit their jobs without notice. They pulled her two young daughters out of school and buckled them into the rear seat of a used car purchased with cash. The trunk was packed with clothing and toys, pillows and blankets, four place settings, one pot, one pan, and a sack that contained every penny they had. Living with the fear of Palmer’s dangerous ex-husband had become untenable: This was DIY witness protection.

Trilogia de Copenhagen é a obra-prima de Tove Ditlevsen (1917-1976), uma das principais vozes da literatura dinamarquesa do século XX, e reúne três volumes autobiográficos. Em Infância, acompanhamos a história dos primeiros anos da escritora, que cresceu em um bairro operário e sonha em se tornar poeta. Juventude descreve suas primeiras experiências sexuais e profissionais e a conquista de sua independência. No terceiro volume, Dependência, Tove já é conhecida nos círculos literários—mas sua vida pessoal entra em colapso comcasamentos conturbados e o vício em opioides.

In a world that didn’t play fair, Marie Patchou refused to surrender. Unwavering Faith is the gripping memoir of a woman who endured unimaginable injustice—and emerged not only standing, but shining. From betrayals that would break most to a system stacked against her, Marie’s journey is one of raw pain, unshakeable spirit, and triumphant resilience. Told with honesty and grace, this is more than a survival story—it’s a testament to the power of faith when everything else is stripped away.

"From HOE to CEO! Never Out the Game..The Game Just Changes!" is a raw, gripping, and unfiltered account of survival, reinvention, and triumph. In this book, Dr. Audra stance doesn't tell her story--she dares you to feel it. From the dark corners of the streets to the bright lights of boardrooms, her life is a testimony that rock bottom can be the launchpad to your destiny.

Out of My Scull offers a unique perspective into the world of rowing. It's not a racing tale or a technical manual. Instead, it's the story of a woman's quest for the perfect recreational sport at age 50, leading her to the sliding seat of a scull where she found joy for 25 years. She tells her story of joining a rowing center, learning to row, and becoming incomparably smitten. It is part instructional manual for those unfamiliar with the sport and its sometimes-hilarious lingo and part exposure to the crazy challenges that may come along with it.

In 2013, Di McDonald packed up her life in regional Victoria and moved to Melbourne to help her sister care for their ageing parents. Recently divorced, Di was flattered when, in late 2014, a customer she assisted in the store she helped manage expressed a romantic interest in her. She eventually accepted his invitations and, as their relationship developed, it seemed this suave, charming man was too good to be true. And he was.

Girl in Flight by Cat Buchanan is a gripping and poignant memoir that takes listeners on a whirlwind journey through the glitz and chaos of Manhattan and Hollywood in the 1960s and early 70s. George and Meyera Buchanan have everything—lavish holidays, private planes, classic cars, and luxury homes—except the one thing they truly desire: a baby. After adopting Cat, their marriage crumbles, igniting a fierce custody battle that spans coast to coast, from Malibu to the Hamptons.

Embark on a heartwarming, empowering, and soul-stirring journey with The Rebirth of a Phoenix: Short Stories from a Traveling Souljourner — a beautifully written collection of real-life travel stories by a courageous woman over 60 who rediscovers herself through the open road and the loyal company of her dog, Macarena.

Emprende un viaje inspirador y profundamente transformador con El renacer de un fénix: Relatos breves de una viajera del alma. Deléitate con una hermosa colección de historias de la vida real escritas por una mujer valiente de más de 60 que se redescubre a sí misma mediante una travesía, acompañada por su perrita fiel, Macarena.

When a sudden onset of manic episodes lands her in a psychiatric ward, what is an established, respected psychotherapist to do? With an otherwise firm sense of self and an openness to new insights, Berger confronts the stumbling blocks of shame and stigma. A series of close friends and mentors stand by her through challenges with abusive colleagues, conflicted relationships with men, estrangement from her mother, and confusion about what truly matters.

In dieser zutiefst bewegenden Erzählung schildert die Autorin den schleichenden Zerfall ihrer kleinen Familie. Die Authentizität dieser Geschichte wurzelt in den 1950er-Jahren, als der Vater aus der DDR in den Westen Deutschlands flieht. Für die zurückgelassene Familie beginnt eine Ära voller Entbehrungen. Die überforderte Mutter, konfrontiert mit den täglichen Herausforderungen der Kindererziehung, sucht Zuflucht in Alkohol und Tabletten. Diese Flucht vor der Realität hinterlässt verheerende Auswirkungen auf alle Familienmitglieder, insbesondere auf die Entwicklung der Kinder.

"Ich war bei der Geburt meiner Tochter nicht dabei." Lange quält Frieda Lewin dieser Gedanke, denn die Geburt ihres Kindes endet mit einem Notkaiserschnitt, beide überleben nur knapp. Danach leidet Frieda unter dem traumatischen Erlebnis und dem Gefühl, als Mutter versagt zu haben. Erst eine Traumatherapie hilft ihr - und die Erkenntnis, nicht allein zu sein. In ihrem Hörbuch bricht sie darum mit dem Tabu um traumatische Geburten und ruft mit viel Humor zu mehr Milde mit sich selbst auf.

Zehn Jahre sind seit Kirsten Fuchs' letztem Band mit lustigen Geschichten vergangen, und seitdem hat sich einiges getan. Sie ist älter geworden und noch witziger. Der Mensch ist weiterhin ihr Lieblingstier, auch wenn er zunehmend nervt. Aber irgendwer muss ja daran festhalten, dass wir eigentlich ganz okay sind. In ihren neuen Texten geht es um Kinder und das Mutterdasein, vor allem aber um das merkwürdige Leben dazwischen.

Discover the remarkable life of Josephine Earp... She was supposed to marry for security, settle down, and disappear into domesticity. Instead, Josephine Earp ran away to the Wild West, fell in love with a famous gunfighter, and spent almost haft a century chasing adventure across the American frontier. From the dusty streets of Tombstone to the frozen rivers of Alaska, Josephine Earp lived a life that defied every expectation of 19th-century womanhood.

Embark on a captivating journey through the remarkable life of Barbara Nielsen, whose story unfolds with the grace of a seasoned actress on stage and screen. From humble beginnings in Poland to the glitz and glamour of international show business, Barbara’s memoir, Hello Darlink, offers a glimpse into the world of a multilingual talent whose passion for the movie world propelled her to the heights of success.

Calladita No More is a powerful collection of stories about the lived experiences of a Latina who dared to dream big-only to find that the world wasn't built for her ambitions. Through the lens of familiar Latinx cultural sayings, or refranes, Hady Méndez shares the lessons she learned navigating identity, leadership, and belonging in a world fueled by bias, discrimination, racism, and sexism.

If you've ever pleaded for love, hoped for love, mistrusted love, sabotaged love, started with lousy family-grown ideas about love, compared and despaired about love, or doubted your lovability, then The Divine Traumedy of Nicki Joy: A True Grime Tale is perfect for you. Distinguished licensed marriage, family, and child psychotherapist, Dr. Nicki J. Monti, has long been internationally recognized both privately and on reality TV as therapist to the stars. Her road to success was rocky, though, as before that she was Nicki Joy Sholdar Bohm Berke Ruiz Monti.