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The moment Diane Burke, an author and mother of two grown sons, received an unexpected certified letter in the mail, she had no idea her life would be shaken to its core. Memories of a past she had buried more than forty years ago suddenly resurfaced and she wasn't prepared to deal with them. Steve Orlandi, happily married, father of two and step-father of three, was living the typical middle class American life. But since the age of eight, when he discovered he was adopted, he had led that life dealing with inner questions about his self-identity and genetic history.

Not all love is the same, which is one of the most peculiar truths in life. Your love is as unique as the individual you feel it for. I think that’s one of the greatest paradoxes we will live through. It seems to me, there is little choice in how big it is, or how hard it hits. There’s no telling what it will do to you when you enter the arena, and that is why it can be a force we sometimes fight; because it has felt like a battle we’ve lost before.

One woman's journey to finish what she started...Deep down, in a part of her that she thought she'd grown out of, Rebecca had always dreamt of becoming an author someday. With hangovers no longer holding her back - with eyes wide open and nowhere to hide - can she find the courage to confront her secret lifelong dream? Up All Day is an uplifting story for anyone who has ever had to conquer themselves in order to conquer their dreams. Because it turns out the biggest battle we'll ever face in reaching our creative potential, is the one that takes place inside of all of us.

A memoir about love, loss, and resilience at the height of a global crisis. Fourteen Days takes listeners on a journey that is both heartbreaking and up lighting, reminding us that even in the darkest moments, there is always hope.

Ida Tarbell's earliest ambition was to be a biologist. While she put away her microscope in her youth, she continued to investigate people and situations of interest to her throughout her long and productive life. Tarbell was among the first American women to earn a college degree, graduating in 1880. Fiercely independent, she first took a job at a school in a different state. After returning to her family home, she fell into a writing and research assignment with a monthly newsletter.

After several major transitions in her life, Stephanie felt that not only had she lost the possibility of having children after a surgery gone horribly wrong, but also that her unique gifts and talents had fallen by the wayside, never to be picked up again. However, following a five year hiatus, although her story and her zip code had changed, she discovered that her talents remained the same.

In March of 2020, women worldwide were experiencing the same thing; however, they did not know how this would affect their mental health, family, friends, career, or business. In this book, you will find stories from 12 women across the world, who learned about their incredible strength and resilience. As you listen to each chapter, hopefully, you will see yourself in one of these women and know you have the power to overcome whatever pandemic you are going through.

Meet the women and female-identifying heroes who have defied death, flouted cultural norms, and risen above poverty to become CEOs, entrepreneurs, activists, role models, media moguls, and movement creators. This collection of stories, essays, and interviews celebrates their superpowers: love, determination, vision, and grit. These 50 women share their wisdom and advice in ways that will inspire you to discover your own superpower.