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Growing up in the 1930s-40s, little Josie had the sweetest life, playing outside with her brothers, going to school, and climbing trees. But then life changed. How does a child thrive with an alcoholic father, especially an abusive one? Can hope be found after a life so filled with pain? Yes. There is always hope. Any life can rise above the ashes.

High school is glorious...but not for me. I'm merely trying to survive it one day at a time. No one sees me. No one cares. Around every corner, rejection and loneliness await. The dark side of my mind beckons me to consider alternatives. There must be a way to fit in, to matter, to be included. All it takes is one defining moment of glory. I must find a way.

Throughout his life, Dr. Bill has found guidance in the blue-collar adaptations of centuries-old wisdom: I have never failed, but I have extensive experience with things that do not work; there is no such thing as bad weather, just a poor choice of clothes; and shut up and do your work. He has modeled the exemplary lives of his parents and been tailwinded by the unconditional support of his wife, Sheila. Dr. Bill shares stories about OCD Shepherd crosses and a German Shorthaired Pointer with three testicles. There are tributes to a one-eyed mechanic, the Pike County Jesus, and Certified Nursing Assistants. Dr. Bill shines a light on the plight of loneliness among the elderly, calls into question the dehumanizing effect of technology, and respectfully opposes The Wall Street Journal and Princeton Professor Emeritus Harry W. Frankfurt. Dr. Bill lives each day to earn the words said, and the tears shed at a Baptist church in Atlanta in April 1999. The two hundred stories he's written leading up to ADB were only a warmup to properly honor the legacy of The Amazing Dick Bass.

The poems in Balancing were inspired by the experiences of women who, in the 19th and early 20th centuries, sought new homes in the Upper Midwest. The first waves of pioneers, predominantly Yankees from Northeastern states, were soon followed by European immigrants. Few women recorded their struggles and satisfactions, but by juxtaposing research and imagination, Kathleen Ernst breathes new life into their forgotten stories.

Rio and Silas are brothers being fostered by June and Jax. They've never had a home before. Now they are cared for in a safe place for a short time. Every day they have fun. They take baths, run, play, dance by themselves and with June and Jax and their absolute favorite, crumble into lots of Cuddle Puddles. For the first time, they understand that they don't need to be afraid. They can dream and play. They chase chickens and then are chased by chickens on a visit to the country. June and Jax give them everything they need. They are in a place of Love where they can learn new things until they find their forever home. "Love" teaches them that "no matter where they are, what they do or how they feel, together or apart, they will always have 'Love.'" June and Jax explain that a pet adoption fair is coming to town. Will they meet their forever home families at the pet adoption fair? Will the two brothers find the forever home of their dreams? Will they be separated? Will they miss June and Jax? One thing is for sure, no matter what happens, they will always have Love.

Featured on Suzy Miller's Divorce TV, helping divorcing families peacefully evolve from 'broken families' to 'extended families'.An award-winning book, Family Redefined: A Revealing Look Inside the World of Children of Divorce offers vivid personal accounts from those whose lives are most altered by divorce-the children-starting with their first comprehension of their parents' divorce through to their present lives. The vulnerable stories presented in the book offer insight, hope, and practical tips for anyone who is considering, going through, or has gone through a divorce. In addition to the personal accounts, professionals in the field of marriage and family counseling provide much-needed guidance, direction, and practical advice for divorced parents.MIPA Midwest Book Award WinnerEric Hoffer Book Award Non-Fiction FinalistNext Generation Indie Book Awards FinalistWalter Williams, Missouri Writers Guild Award, 2nd Place