Dad, you’re so beautiful: these are the words my daughter said the first time she saw me after my transition. This sentence continues to resonate in my head… As Simone de Beauvoir says so well "we are not born as a woman, we become". I waited 53 years to become the one I am today. A long, sometimes but extraordinary process of love, sharing and support. My transition from man to woman, I chose it from beginning to end, my particularity being to make this change overnight. I entered the … [Read more...] about Dad, you’re so beautiful by CÉLINE AUDEBEAU
Interview with Author – Maria Teresa De Donato
About Maria Teresa De Donato: Born and raised in Rome, Italy, Maria Teresa De Donato, Ph.D. moved to the States 24 years ago and has been living here ever since. After having started writing at a very young age and getting published when she was still in elementary school, Maria Teresa studied Tourism and Foreign Languages at I.T.T. "J. F. Kennedy" and later Journalism at Scuola Superiore di Giornalismo "Accademia" in Rome. Once in the States, she graduated at the American … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Maria Teresa De Donato
Clarity: Beauty in Pain by LaShundra Smith
"Clarity: Beauty in Pain" chronicles the painful journey of the author that is, unfortunately, also the reality of far too many little girls today. Through LaShundra's life experiences she aims to aid the reader in breaking generational curses, heal broken relationships, and overcome past pain. The woman she is today transparently reveals how GOD can create beauty from pain. Targeted Age Group:: 15-60 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I have unfortunately gone through every form of … [Read more...] about Clarity: Beauty in Pain by LaShundra Smith
Interview with Author – Julie Watson
About Julie Watson: From a young age Julie pondered what she would do with her life. A job as a nurse aide in the local Maternity Annexe at the age of sixteen gave her a love for being with women during labour and birth and caring for mothers and their babies. Life could not have been happier, married to the man she loved and the birth of a son. The tragic and unexpected death of her second baby in her first hour of life led to depression, loneliness and despair. Born for Life: A Midwife’s … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Julie Watson
Born for Life: A Midwife’s Story by Julie Watson
From a young age, Julie pondered what she would do with her life. A job as a nurse aide in the local Maternity Annexe at the age of sixteen gave her a love for being with women during labour and birth, and caring for mothers and their babies. Life could not have been happier, married to the man she loved and the birth of a son. The tragic and unexpected death of her second baby in her first hour of life led to depression, loneliness and despair. The true story tells of a woman’s struggle to … [Read more...] about Born for Life: A Midwife’s Story by Julie Watson
Summary & Analysis of Leonardo da Vinci by ZIP Reads
Summary & Analysis of Leonardo da Vinci by ZIP Reads Isaacson could not have created a more captivating character in any work of fiction, and yet his portrayal of the larger than life Leonardo da Vinci is both thoroughly sensible and ineffably sublime. This ZIP Reads summary provides key takeaways and analysis from Isaacson's #1 bestselling book, Leonardo da Vinci. His 600-page tomb is rich with details of da Vinci's life from his inventions to his idiosyncracies. Let ZIP Reads help you … [Read more...] about Summary & Analysis of Leonardo da Vinci by ZIP Reads
Interview with Author – Christine Clayfield
About Christine Clayfield: Christine Clayfield is a best-selling author, Internet marketer, Entrepreneur, Infopreneur, Public Speaker and Book Publisher. After many years of being a successful businesswoman and mentor, she took one step further to empower and inspire the world, with the release of ‘No Fourth River’ a novel based on her life. Christine’s past holds much pain and abuse, but it did not stop her from being the woman she is today by changing her life and building the future … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Christine Clayfield
Interview with Author – Leon Logothetis
About Leon Logothetis: Leon Logothetis is a global adventurer, motivational speaker & philanthropist. It wasn’t always that way. He used to be a broker in the city of London where he felt uninspired and chronically depressed. He gave it all up for a life on the road. This radical life change was inspired by the inspirational movie The Motorcycle Diaries. The days of living and working behind his ‘slab of wood’ (or desk to the layman) are well and truly over. His new passion: Finding ways … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Leon Logothetis
Interview with Author – Nikki Fuller
About Nikki Fuller: Nikki is as she describes herself just 'one woman'. Whether this be as a daughter, mother, wife or business entrepreneur. Through the different caps she wears like many other women, she has seen and experienced the highs and lows in life so far. She puts her hands up to struggling with 'Life' and anxiety and strives every day to find that 'Happy' place and even some days finds it! Nikki tries to find positive affirmations that help make life more comfortable to wear and if … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Nikki Fuller
Interview with Author – Gian Andrea
About Gian Andrea: Gian Andrea is an Italian writer who currently resides in the United Kingdom. Voracious reader since young age, he grew very fond of Philosophy, Art and Linguistic; along with his wide interest for Physics and Human Biology. He holds a Bachelor degree in Literature and History with honours, and a Master degree in Philosophy with honours. BRIEF UNOFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY Back to the time when he was better known for his physique, rather than his brain, Giannandrea was a kid … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Gian Andrea
Interview with Author – Brenda Murphy
About Brenda Murphy: Brenda Murphy is the great-granddaughter of Irish immigrants and the author of twenty books about American literary and cultural figures. Besides 19th-century Irish immigrants, her subjects have included American women writers, Tennessee Williams, Eugene O’Neill, Arthur Miller, and many others. Brenda taught American literature and drama for a number of years, first at St. Lawrence University and then at The University of Connecticut, where she became an avid fan of … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Brenda Murphy
Interview with Author – Bruce Edlen
About Bruce Edlen: Bruce Edlen, M.A. ed., is the author of Jazz Mergirl, The True Story of Jazz Jennings, a Transgender Girl Born in a Boy’s Body is his first book. He was a teacher for 20 years. Having worked with students as well as adults provided him with the background and skills necessary to make this story accessible and engaging to both teens and older readers. Even after “retirement” he still thinks of himself as an educator. “Once a teacher, always a teacher.” He continue to keep up … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Bruce Edlen
