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Book Nook: But I'm Not Sick!

Motherhood Moments

For doctorally prepared pediatric nurse practitioner Andrena Zeigler, helping children overcome their fears has been just as integral to her job as practicing medicine, prompting her to write her children’s book, But I’m Not Sick! She is married and lives in South Carolina with her husband and two daughters. But I’m Not Sick!

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Book Nook: Best Children's Books

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The latest feature by Washington Post Opinion Columnist Alyssa Rosenberg compiles a list of the very best children’s books recommended by parents across the political spectrum. Why is it important for parents to have books at home for their kids? And beyond all that, books are fun. I had a chance to interview her to learn more.

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Book Nook - Year of Our Lord Author Q&A

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and adapts and advances the premise for modern generations in his new book, Year of Our Lord. the beating of innocent Ellen Backster in the book: suffering believers will be eternally rewarded, just as she is rewarded with freedom and a third daughter. What do you like about your favorite character in the book?

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Book Nook: We All Belong Movement

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Sara Momtaz created and wrote The Amazing Adventures of MouMou and Friends Book Series which is inspired by her 3 year old daughter Amani who has Down syndrome. The books will each be available at £1.99/$2.99 She has written 3 episodes so far, which I will be releasing separately with a 3-4 week break in between. on launch day.

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Book Nook: How to Resist Amazon, and Why

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My older daughter has gotten a lot more interested in social justice and other causes, and is starting to try to move away from big-box stores. I appreciated that the author did update the book and make sure that the content and data were still relevant and accurate! Instead, the book was a lot of "why" and only one chapter of "how."

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Book Nook: Returning from Silence - Jenny's Story

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Returning from Silence: Jenny’s Story from author Michèle Sarde is an intimate, first-person retelling of a mother’s unwavering determination to conceal her Jewish identity from the Nazis and to protect the life of her daughter, born at the onset of World War II. Sarde, who was raised Catholic, grew up knowing little of her family’s past.

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Book Nook: The Zen of Learning to Ride a Motorcycle

Motherhood Moments

I never thought a motorcycle would become the guru I needed in order to change my life habits, and learn to trust myself,” Reyes writes in her new book, The Zen of Learning to Ride a Motorcycle. She has seen mental illness up close, first as the daughter of a schizophrenic mother and later through her own personal mental health struggles.

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