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The magnificent follow-up to Wild Swans, the multimillion copy, internationally bestselling sensation that traces the history of modern China through the true stories of three generations of courageous women in one family. “AT THE AGE OF FIFTEEN MY GRANDMOTHER became the concubine of a warlord...

Elizabeth Gaskell’s biography of her friend Charlotte Brontë—the first full-length biography of a woman novelist by a woman novelist—is a true classic. It transports us with a deft hand straight into 19th-century Haworth, Yorkshire and crafts an extensive account of Brontë’s life, quoting throughout from letters she sent and received. From her challenging, isolated childhood to her death shortly before the age of 39, newly married and pregnant, the enigmatic author of Jane Eyre is portrayed with enormous care.

Elizabeth Gilbert regresa con la historia del gran amor de su vida. La autora que inspiró a millones de lectores a vivir con autenticidad (Come, reza, ama) y creatividad (Libera tu magia) nos muestra cómo alcanzar la libertad. En 2000, Elizabeth conoció a Rayya. Se hicieron amigas, luego mejores amigas, luego inseparables. Cuando la tragedia irrumpió en sus vidas, la verdad quedó finalmente al descubierto: estaban enamoradas. También eran un par de adictas, abocadas inevitablemente a la catástrofe.

The big-hearted, bestselling South Korean memoir co-written by two best friends flouting gender norms and societal expectations with their decision to grow old together under one roof. When most of their peers were moving in with romantic partners and having children, Kim Hana and Hwang Sunwoo...

In the six lectures of Margaret Atwood: A Modern Myth-Maker, Dr. Jennifer Cognard-Black will take you on a thorough exploration of Atwood’s most celebrated novel to examine the many ways this book has transcended its dystopian roots to become something more than a tale of, “What if?” Over the course of these lectures, you’ll examine the social, political, cultural, and spiritual impact of the novel—and of Atwood herself—as you dive deep into the text to unravel its themes and inspirations.

Illuminating and captivating, New York Times bestselling author of Tinseltown and Bogart offers the first definitive account of the Black Dahlia murder—the most famous unsolved true crime case in American history—which humanizes the victim and situates the notorious case within an anxious...

‘In another life I may have been a gardener’ Well-known and loved as a cookery writer and presenter, this is Mary Berry’s deeply personal account of the second great love of her life, gardening. She shares her love of growing plants, visiting gardens, and getting hands-on in her own plot...

Accidental First Lady shares Kerry Kriseman's 22-year journey as the political spouse and first lady of St. Petersburg, Florida, the state's 5th largest city. This memoir offers an insider's perspective on the evolution of local politics, revealing the resilience, faith, and tenacity required to navigate the public and private challenges of a political life.

For anyone who has loved-and lost-deeply, My Heart Still Talks to Heaven is a hope-filled companion for exploring sorrow, searching for healing, and rediscovering joy. When Dr. Kathy L. Baker lost her son, she discovered that grief isn't about "moving on"-it's about moving through. With more than 40 years of counseling and lived experience, she offers: Heartfelt reflections from someone who understands; Journaling prompts for processing complex emotions; Prayer declarations rooted in hope and timeless wisdom; and permission to grieve at your own pace.

From the quiet rhythms of farm life to the distant echoes of European classrooms, The Wedding That Almost Wasn't graces one life's journey across seasons, struggles, and horizons.

It’s been a tumultuous journey for Diane Turton, she navigated a tough childhood marked by her parents’ bitter divorce and her dad’s early and tragic death. The oldest of seven kids, grew up painfully shy, overweight, and relentlessly bullied—until her dad enlisted her to help with his business transactions and taught her to negotiate. By the time she got through college, Diane had bargained with car dealers, store owners, policemen, and clients selling their homes.

As a tale of the human spirit to overcome, SOCIOMOM is both a shocking tale of years of horrific child abuse at the hands of a sociopathic mother—and a remarkable triumph of the human spirit. An underdog story that goes behind the scenes in the workings of a sociopathic mother and how their mind works to get what they want at any cost. It is a harrowing tale that is still emotionally and spiritually uplifting. Raw, real, and unfiltered, it is a firsthand account of not only a depraved tale of child abuse—but the courage that can lead a survivor to a life beyond abuse.

Emmeline Pankhurst remains one of the most pivotal women in history. For others, such words might be an overstatement, but for Emmeline Pankhurst, they are simply the truth. She came of age at a time when women had no voice in the affairs of their own country, and she made it her life's work to change that. What began as grassroots activism quickly turned into nothing short of a crusade that would reshape British society and inspire women across the world.

The Rocking Chair takes listeners on a raw, deeply personal journey of resilience, healing, and self-discovery. Born in Finland and raised in the rugged landscapes of Northwestern Ontario, Hilkka learned early on the meaning of “sisu”—the Finnish concept of perseverance in the face of adversity. Through heartbreak and triumph, Hilkka turned life’s hardships into stepping stones toward inner strength and purpose.

What if peace wasn’t something you felt… but something you put on When Trina Titus Lozano’s mother died wearing leopard pajamas, she passed on a powerful truth: Strength and dignity are choices you clothe yourself with—especially when life falls apart. Nineteen years into what looked like a perfect marriage, Trina’s world imploded. An affair. Divorce papers. Financial devastation. And the painful realization she wasn’t the flawless victim she thought. Both she and her husband had been tearing down their marriage—just differently.

Despite being one of the leading thinkers of the second wave feminist movement, today Shere Hite is little known, little written about, and, unsurprisingly, little read. Her groundbreaking book, The Hite Report, was the first feminist exploration of the link between sex and male power. It sold millions of copies when first published in 1976 and revolutionized the way people thought about marriage and the female orgasm. How, then, did it, and Hite, disappear from public consciousness?

Golda Meir began her career as a grassroots activist whose tireless efforts helped ensure the creation of a Jewish homeland. As a diplomat and negotiator, she played a pivotal role in securing the recognition and funding that made the founding of Israel possible in 1948. She would go on to serve as the new nation’s foreign minister and, ultimately, as its prime minister—one of the first women in the world to hold such an office.

Raising Light is a heartfelt memoir blending faith, parenting, and personal growth through the eyes of a former teacher, Realtor, and wildlife rehabilitator turned full-time mother. With one child home-schooled and the other thriving in traditional school, Lindsey offers a refreshingly honest glimpse into the beauty and complexity of raising children in a blended family.

"I am a mum of two beautiful daughters, Larose and Lorena." "My eldest, Larose, is the light of my life. She is so like I was as a child and with her big brown eyes, the double of her father too. And she loves to be the centre of attention... just like me." "But my youngest, Lorena, is harder to...

'Sharp, unsentimental and ruefully funny. A fascinating portrait not only of Lively but of the times through which she has lived' Daily Telegraph 'Clever and poignant . . . there is much to enjoy. This is Lively at her best' Sunday Express 'The twentieth century shook the world: it sobers me to...

What does it truly take to become a doctor—while still trying to remain human? In Learning to Heal, Liz Casper pulls back the curtain on the demanding, beautiful, and often brutal world of medical training. With unflinching honesty and heartfelt vulnerability, she shares the challenges of pursuing a medical doctorate while raising a young family, exposing the emotional, physical, and spiritual weight that comes with learning to care for others.

In this powerful and deeply personal work, Shannon L. O’Brien invites listeners into her journey of navigating difficult relationships, advocating for herself, and reclaiming her voice. Through candid storytelling and thoughtful reflection, she illuminates the unique challenges many Black women encounter in environments that often dismiss their experiences or pressure them to remain silent.

Pulitzer Prize Board citation to Ida B. Wells, as an early pioneer of investigative journalism and civil rights icon From a thinker who Maya Angelou has praised for shining “a brilliant light on the lives of women left in the shadow of history,” comes the definitive biography of Ida B...

Scientist Rosemary Grant's journey in life has involved detours and sidesteps—not the shortest or the straightest of paths, but one that has led her to the top of evolutionary biology.

Infused with a passion for justice, this sublime, expansive memoir by a Peruvian American feminist will appeal to fans of Crying in H Mart and How to Raise a Feminist Son. Through braided memories that flash against the present day, Portrait of a Feminist depicts the evolution of Marianna Marlowe’s identity as a biracial and multicultural woman—from her childhood in California, Peru, and Ecuador to her adulthood as an academic, a wife, and a mother. How does the inner life of a feminist develop?

Sabina Baral opowiada o nagłym wyrwaniu z domu, o utracie poczucia przynależności i o bolesnym doświadczeniu bycia „niechcianą" we własnym kraju. To historia wygnania widziana od środka – intymna, wyważona, pełna emocji, a jednocześnie pozbawiona patosu. Autorka z niezwykłą wrażliwością rekonstruuje drogę swojej rodziny: od upokorzeń i poczucia zagrożenia po mozolne budowanie życia na emigracji. Jej relacja przypomina, jak głęboko polityczne decyzje potrafią naznaczyć zwykłych ludzi oraz jak długo trwa powrót do wewnętrznego spokoju.

Dwanaście epizodów z życia kobiety, widzianej oczami syna, w których zwyczajność nabiera niezwykłego znaczenia. Syn opowiada o matce – czasem naiwnie, jak dziecko, czasem z dystansem dorosłego, który rozumie więcej, niż mówi, zawsze jednak wzruszająco. To portret kobiety silnej i kruchej zarazem, pokazanej w codziennych sytuacjach, drobnych rytuałach i w momentach, które definiują całe życie. Autorka pisze prosto i trafia w samo sedno, odsłaniając prawdę o relacjach w polskich rodzinach, tak uniwersalną, że czytelnik nie raz pomyśli: „Przecież to o nas".

¡Un hermoso libro que no te puedes perder! ¿Ya habías escuchado hablar de la serie de Mexicanas que hicieron historia? Esta bellísima edición especial recoge la vida de cincuenta mexicanas importantes de la historia. Aquí te cuento un poco más acerca de ellas para que te adentres en su infancia, en su juventud y conozcas lo que alcanzaron en sus distintas épocas: desde ser grandes escritoras o políticas, así como cantantes o científicas.

In this revelatory biography of one of Canada's most internationally celebrated writers, Mary Henley Rubio looks far beyond Montgomery's own published journals and draws on years of primary research and interviews, as well as a wealth of previously undiscovered material. The result is an account of a fascinating life that is certain to surprise. This comprehensive account of Montgomery's life, all set in rich social context, has taken its place as the definitive biography of this Canadian literary icon.

Marie Sklodowska Curie (1867–1934) was the first woman scientist to win worldwide acclaim and was, indeed, one of the great scientists of the twentieth century. Written by Curie’s daughter, the renowned international activist Eve Curie, this biography chronicles Curie’s legendary achievements in science, including her pioneering efforts in the study of radioactivity and her two Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry.

An intimate and revelatory biography of Yoko Ono from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Boy. John Lennon once described Yoko Ono as the world’s most famous unknown artist. “Everybody knows her name, but no one knows what she does.” She has only been important to history...

A March Indie Next Pick A Barnes & Noble Most Anticipated Nonfiction Book of 2026 A Barnes & Noble Reads Best Book of February 2026 From the author of the national bestseller The Dark Queens, an incandescent work of true crime and feminist history about Elizabeth Bathory, the woman...

When Sanna Marin became Prime Minister of Finland at just thirty-four years old, she captivated the world’s attention with her progressive ideas and her boldness amidst major crises. In her powerful personal memoir Hope in Action, she shares the extraordinary journey of her trailblazing career...

Faced with the prospect of losing her memory, a writer revisits the moments that changed her - from childhood to motherhood, loss and ill-health. Through shifting pronouns and perspectives, moving across place and time, each piece twists the kaleidoscope of existence to make sense of the present through the past. From the opening battle between her brain and her body, a conversation emerges between her collection of selves: the Daughter, the Sister, the Dancer, the Gardener, the Mother, the Girl-Who-Read-Woolf.

From New York Times bestselling author Amy Tan, a memoir on her life as a writer, her childhood and the symbiotic relationship between fiction and emotional memory. In Where the Past Begins, bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club and The Valley of Amazement Amy Tan is at her most intimate in...

The first book from Ruth Bader Ginsburg since becoming a Supreme Court Justice in 1993—a witty, engaging, serious, and playful collection of writings and speeches from the woman who has had a powerful and enduring influence on law, women’s rights, and popular culture. My Own Words offers...

INCLUDES A FOREWORD WRITTEN AND READ BY GILMORE GIRLS CREATOR, AMY SHERMAN-PALLADINO! INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A Goodreads Choice Awards Winner “Come for the Gilmore Girls anecdotes, stay for the revealing truths about what it takes to build a lifelong career in and out of...

From the author of the groundbreaking book On Death and Dying comes an inspiring account of a life well-lived with compassion and service. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, MD, is the woman who has transformed the way the world thinks about death and dying. Beginning with the groundbreaking publication of...

L'audiolibro tratteggia sedici ritratti biografici di donne che hanno partecipato, anche senza essere militanti, a quel grande passaggio d'epoca che va sotto il nome di Sessantotto. Così Franca Viola che si ribellò agli arcaici costumi siciliani e rifiutò il matrimonio riparatore, così Mara Cagol che pagò con la vita la scelta del terrorismo brigatista. Due ribellioni diverse, una pacifica e una violenta, emblematiche di quegli anni. E in mezzo ci sono le altre, Amelia Rosselli, Carla Accordi, Patty Pravo, Giovanna Marini, Perla Peragallo, Krizia, Emma Bonino, Rossana Rossanda.

Brought to you by Penguin. #1 Sunday Times bestseller #1 New York Times bestseller Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick 'This book will shake your brain and make your soul scream. I am so ready for myself after reading this book!' Adele 'Untamed will liberate women - emotionally, spiritually and...

Set against a dramatic backdrop of war, spies, and nuclear bombs, An Atomic Love Story unveils a vivid new view of a tumultuous era and one of its most important figures. In the early decades of the twentieth century, three highly ambitious women found their way to the West Coast, where each was destined to collide with J. Robert Oppenheimer, the enigmatic physicist whose work in creating the atomic bomb would forever impact modern history.

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