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Public Confessions of a Middle-aged Woman Aged 55 3/4 by Sue Townsend
Enter the world of Susan Lilian Townsend - sun-worshippers, work-shy writers, garden-centre lovers and those in search of a good time all welcome . . . Over the last decade, Sue Townsend has written a monthly column for Sainsbury's Magazine, which covers everything from hosepipe bans and Spanish restaurants to writer's block and the posh middle-aged woman she once met who'd never heard of Winnie-the-Pooh. Collected together now for the first time, they form a set of pieces from one of Britain's most popular and acclaimed writers that is funny, perceptive and touching.
Paperback, 368 pp, $22.95. Buy
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My Life with Diabetes by Jan De Vries
The ever-growing problems of diabetes and hypoglycaemia are addressed clearly in this book by Jan de Vries, who is himself a diabetic. The renowned healer pinpoints the possible causes and misunderstandings of the condition and advises on its management
Paperback, 160 pp, $16.95. Buy
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Another Place at the Table by Kathy Harrison
Over the last decade Kathy Harrison has fostered almost one hundred children. When children come to Kathy Harrison their sense of self is often shattered; they are refugees from a war they can't begin to comprehend. As a foster parent Kathy's job is to paste their lives together until they can make some sense of it all, and to offer a small island of safety in an unsafe and terrifying world. She is no saint, nor does she claim to be. Rather she is an ordinary woman doing heroic work.
Paperback, 240 pp, $27.99. Buy
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Journey, the by BAYS
Recounts the author's own experiences in 1992 when she used alternative healing methods to treat a tumor in her uterus, and provides advice on how to use similar techniques. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.
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Gas and Air by Jill Dawson and Margo Daly
As anyone who has ever entered the terrifying and exhilarating world of pregnancy and childbirth will attest, whether as a father or mother, the appetite for reading on the subject is insatiable and compulsive. Gas and Air is a collection of 23 writers, describing their experiences with honesty and humour. Peter Carey writes an extraordinarily moving account of his son's birth; Polly Samson asks provocatively, what if we don't particularly feel love at first sight for the newborn? While Emily Perkins brings alive the fears and apprehensions that often go hand in hand with the wonder of bringing a new person into the world. Including pieces by Roddy Doyle and David Guterson, this is a must have anthology for any parent to be.
Paperback, 320 pp, $24.95. Buy
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Dad's in Prison by Margaret Speed and Sandra Cain
"Dad's in Prison" tells the story of two brothers whose father is sent to prison. Narrated by the elder brother, the book describes the boys' experiences and emotions, during and after their father's arrest, including their first visit to prison
Paperback, 28 pp, $26.95. Buy
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In Pursuit of Parenthood by Kate Brian
This account of IVF treatment chronicles the joy and pain of couples embarked on the emotional roller-coaster of IVF. Their stories cover a range of circumstances, from couples who had early successes to a lesbian couple. Advice on coping with the stresses of the treatment are also offered.
Hardback, 224 pp, $38.95. Buy
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Holding the Man by Tim Conigrave
It was the mid-seventies - and satin baggies and chunky platforms reigned supreme. At an all-boys Catholic school in Melbourne, Timothy Conigrave fell wildly and sweetly in love with the captain of the football team. So began a relationship that was to last for 15 years, a love affair that weathered disapproval, separation and, ultimately death. Holding the Man recreates that relationship. With honesty and insight it explores the highs and lows of any partnership: the intimacy, constraints, temptations. And the strength of heart both men had to find when they tested positive to HIV. This is a book as refreshing and uplifting as it is moving; a funny and sad and celebratory account of growing up gay.
Paperback, 304 pp, $26.95. Buy
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Who Will I be When I Die by Christine Astley Boden
Christine Boden presents an inspiring first-hand account of what it's like to be an Alzheimer's sufferer
Paperback, 196 pp, $21.99. Buy
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A Stranger in Paradise by Julie Chimes
One cold March morning, a woman lay dying of stab wounds on her own driveway. She came through the nightmare that followed, laughing. This book describes what happened in detail. Julie Chimes tells of her out-of-body experiences during the crisis, as well as the premonitions leading up to it
Paperback, 210 pp, $21.95. Buy
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A Stranger in Paradise by Julie Chimes
One morning, a young woman lay dying of multiple stab wounds on her own driveway. She came through the nightmare that followed, laughing. This book describes what happened in detail. Julie Chimes tells of her out-of-body experiences during the crisis, as well as the premonitions leading up to it.
Hardback, 256 pp, $49.95. Buy
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Depression and How to Survive It by Spike Milligan
Spike Milligan recalls the traumas of his childhood, his highly-strung mother, his largely absent father, the cruelties of a colonial upbringing, the break-up of his first marriage, the mortar bomb which blew him up in Italy and the overwork which gave him a mental breakdown during the "Goon Show"
Paperback, 224 pp, $27.95. Buy
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Operating Instructions by Anne Lamott
This is the journal of the birth of Anne Lamott's son Sam, and their first year together. Coping with being a recovering alcoholic and a single mother, Anne had to face the fact that her best friend since childhood was dying of cancer
, 261 pp, $42.00. Buy
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Beating Alzheimer's, A Step Towards Unlocking the Mysteries of Brain Diseases by Tom Warren
The author recounts the steps he took to overcome Alzheimer's disease, and recommends a program of vitamin therapy, strict diet, and the avoidance of allergens
Paperback, 240 pp, $22.95. Buy
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Wear Your Life Well by Marilu Henner
It's not enough just to live - you have to wear your life well! Marilu Henner is in better shape now in her fifties than she was in her twenties - at peak health, working with her online community at Marilu.com, and celebrating life with her new husband, whom she helped cure of cancer. Now she's back with this exciting guide to making your life work for you, whatever your age or condition. With the verve of a teenager and the wisdom of a sage, Marilu breaks down all the elements in our lives - our minds, our bodies, and the world around us - that can sabotage our progress, and helps us discover the best in ourselves. Whether you need a major life change or simply want new ideas on improving your life, Marilu Henner is your perfect mentor.
Paperback, 288 pp, $23.95. Buy
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I Am Not My Breast Cancer by Ruth Peltason
I Am Not My Breast Cancer gathers the warm, loving, frank, and informed voices of more than eight hundred women--from every state in the nation and from continents as far away as Australia and Africa--who reveal their fears, trade advice, share experiences, and express their deepest, most intimate concerns. Essential reading for any woman with this diagnosis, it offers the companionship of other women dealing with this disease. Taking the reader chronologically through the stages of diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and self-discovery, I Am Not My Breast Cancer offers women a deeper understanding of themselves and living with cancer.
Paperback, 379 pp, $30.99. Buy
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White on Black by Ruben Gallego
This is an extraordinary personal testament, the story of one boy's triumph in the face of impossible obstacles. Born with cerebral palsy in Moscow, Ruben Gallego was hidden away in Soviet state institutions by his maternal grandfather, the secretary general of the Spanish Communist Party in the 1960s. His was a boyhood spent in orphanages, hospitals, and old-age homes, a life of emotional deprivation and loss of human dignity. And yet there is no self-pity here, no bitterness, only an unfailing regard for the truth. Gallego's story is one of neglect and mistreatment but also of shared small pleasures, of courage, of the power of the human will, and of a child's growing fascination with books and the worlds he finds in them
Paperback, 168 pp, $18.95. Buy
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Coach by M. Lewis
A book about self-respect, sacrifice, courage and endurance from Michael Lewis, the author of Liar's Poker and Moneyball.
Hardback, 96 pp, $17.95. Buy
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Secrets for Success and Happiness by Og Mandino
Og weaves his secrets of success into the fabric of his life and the pages of his book. He shares anecdotes, both sad and funny, his fan mail, and his feelings about the people he meets. And when trouble comes to him, he shares that, too. An intimate record of the heartwarming events of his day-to-day life, this is Og Mandino's journal
Paperback, 120 pp, $11.95. Buy
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Climbing Higher by Montel Williams and Lawrence Grobel
In this intimate and inspiring memoir, the Emmy
Paperback, 240 pp, $19.95. Buy
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