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1) The Will
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Arylk, Judich Pam and Shirley were all childhood friends. They had been through a lot together, and as life takes them on a journey of ups and downs it takes them a while to get it right. Atylk especially reflects quite often on the naivety and innocence of youth, the folly of adulthood and the mercy and awesome goodness of her Father. A Father that she thought was never there for her. As her journey through life shows her what it takes to become...
2) Dusk
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When he was entering into his 100th year, instead of feeling happy, Sundar felt quite irritated and sorrowful. He requested his granddaughter Rupa not to make any arrangements for the celebration of his birthday. Without bothering with his protestations, Rupa made the arrangements for the celebration of his birthday and made it a success. Sundar felt so much happy when his friend Somaraj a 96 years old man came to his home to stay with him for few...
4) Hijo único
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Zack Taylor, de siete años de edad, está escondido en el armario de su salón de clases junto a su maestro y sus compañeros de clase durante un tiroteo. Zach sobrevive, pero Andy, su hermano mayor, muere.
El responsable es el hijo de Charlie, que ha sido el guardia de seguridad de la escuela durante años y es muy apreciado por todos. Cuando Charlie y su esposa hacen una llamada telefónica para dar el pésame a la familia de Zach, su mamá cambia...
5) The Cutters
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Bess Streeter Aldrich has made a big place for herself among novel readers by her wholesome, happy and truthful stories of American small-town life. In The Cutters she takes a family that is typical of many thousands of homes and portrays it with humor and sympathy.
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Este cuento lo hice pensando en que muchos de nosotros cuando vamos al baño, es en ese lugar donde surgen las grandes ideas, también es un lugar de reflexión y de recordar tristezas y alegrías.Cada vez que entramos al baño nos volvemos como leones porque nos empoderamos y salimos de allí con más fortaleza para enfrentar al mundo.La soledad de estar en un baño permite el encuentro consigo mismos y, lo más importante, nos demuestra que no somos...
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What provokes one child down a dangerous path, while her cousin takes a less tortuous direction in life? A mere six months apart in age, the girls were born near the end of World War Two, when a war tragedy set the stage for Ginger Drake's calamitous life. Ginger's 'sister at heart', cousin Glory Clayborne, has all she can do to protect the incorrigible Ginger from herself, to say nothing of the many evils lying in wait.
8) Take Two
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"A brilliant, funny new novel from the bestselling, beloved Danielle Hawkins
'Take Two is that rare and special thing, a novel that is effortless to read - I sped through it in a day - but is also emotionally genuine and original. Danielle Hawkins is a natural storyteller with a light touch and she doesn't shy away from the gritty and the real. She is New Zealand's very own version of Marian Keyes.' - Nicky Pellegrino
Sometimes you have to revisit...
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Cuando Reece, un niño de siete años, llega a casa de Cathy en régimen de acogida, ya ha pasado por otras cuatro familias. Ha sido expulsado de varios colegios por su comportamiento agresivo y alborotador.
Cathy quiere encontrar los motivos del alarmante comportamiento del niño, pero él no cuenta nada porque su madre le hizo jurar que guardaría el secreto. Cuando el trabajador social que lleva el caso de Reece recaba información para la vista...
10) The Pawn
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In 1879, Josefina Taylor's ambitions are shattered by the Elders of their strict society. To escape she breaks their rules, then faces a life of desperation and fear. The pawn in a plot to destroy everything she values, she fights for her dream.
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A Boy Made of Blocks is a funny, heartwarming story of family and love inspired by the author's own experiences with his son, the perfect latest obsession for fans of The Rosie Project, David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes.
A father who rediscovers love
Alex loves his wife Jody, but has forgotten how to show it. He loves his son Sam, but doesn't understand him. He needs a reason to grab his future with both hands.
A son who shows him how to live
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"A Mother's Tale of Financial Triumph" follows the journey of Sarah, a dedicated mother dealing with the daunting undertaking of handling excessive debt while residing with her in-legal guidelines. Despite the overpowering occasions, Sarah is determined to offer a higher lifestyles for her youngsters. As she navigates the complexities of familial relationships and economic strain, Sarah discovers her very own resilience and resourcefulness. Through...
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An incredibly moving novel about the emotional side-and consequences-of open adoption from the author of Pictures of You.
In this heart-wrenching story of an open adoption gone wrong, Caroline Leavitt's Girls in Trouble reveals the astonishing power of family bonds and maternal love. Sara is sixteen and pregnant. Her once-devoted boyfriend seems to have disappeared, so she decides her best and only option is an open adoption with George and Eva,...
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Step into the tumultuous world of Ashley Inkwell, a girl whose very existence is shadowed by the grip of depression. In "The Dawn of Shadow," embark on an emotional journey as Ashley navigates the complexities of loss, identity, and the relentless battle against her own mind.Following the tragic loss of her father, Ashley is left to grapple with the weight of her grief alongside her devoted but struggling mother. Trapped in a whirlwind of despair...
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WINNER OF A 2023 AMERICAN FICTION AWARDSHORT LISTED FOR A CHANTICLEER INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDTroubled family relations, modern social justice issues, deeply personal choices. Activist Xander Wallace and his straitlaced father do not have an easy relationship. Jim's views on race, immigration, gender, sexuality and even Millennials alienate his son no matter how hard Xander tries to find common ground. Toss in Jim's second marriage ten months after...
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The new ideas of the new era give some new feeling to the human being. If there is something missing in this Kali-yuga, it is trust. Do not understand who is right and who is wrong. If you look from the wrong side, everyone looks wrong and on the other hand, if you look at the right side, everyone looks right. Now the biggest thing is how to identify who is right and who is wrong. In this competition, a person sometimes argues with someone and sometimes...
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From New York Times and USA Today bestselling novelist Caroline Leavitt comes an unusual twist on the family-in-jeopardy story-a couple's love and faith are tested when after labor complications, a young mother lapses into a coma.
It can take a long time to build up a life, and only moments to destroy it. Gary and Molly met in the way couples do: after a long haul of being single, quickly becoming soulmates and rejoicing in that fact. Beautiful,...
18) Belonging
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This gripping novel follows Sarah Mathews, a successful woman with a loving family who suddenly finds her life thrown into turmoil when a DNA test confirms her suspicions that her identity is a lie. Struggling to come to terms with her newfound reality, Sarah is pushed over the edge with the arrival of a stranger who brings unwelcome news. With her comfortable world in chaos, Sarah is left with one lingering question: 'Who am I?' If you enjoyed Jodi...
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In this epic account, Angeline and Clifton are 2 examples of what it looks like to become a part of "God's process". Backed with scriptural references and painting the picture with Angeline and Clifton, it'll be clear that "God's Process" is truly His process alone. There's much controversy amongst proclaiming believers regarding how someone is saved and what that looks like to walk it out. Hopefully the pages to follow will answer many questions...
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A son learns more about his father than he ever could have imagined when a mysterious piece of art is unexpectedly restored to him
After receiving an unexpected call from the Australian consulate, Matt Santos becomes aware of a painting that he believes was looted from his family in Hungary during the Second World War. To recover the painting, he must repair his strained relationship with his harshly judgmental father, uncover his family history,...
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