Showing results for "Hope" in Social Sciences

Although a mother's mortality is inevitable, no book has discussed the profound lasting and far reaching effects of this loss until Motherless Daughters. More than 20 years later, it is still the go-to book that women of all ages look to for comfort, help, and understanding when their mother dies. Building on interviews with hundreds of mother-loss survivors, Edelman's personal story of losing her mother, and recent research in grief and psychology, Motherless Daughters reveals the shared experiences and core identity issues of motherless women.

In July 2004, Barack Obama electrified the Democratic National Convention with an address that spoke to Americans across the political spectrum. Now, in The Audacity of Hope, Senator Obama calls for a different brand of politics–a politics for those weary of bitter partisanship and alienated...

After tragedy, how do we find hope? A memoir about what it takes to get through the very worst of times from Rosie Batty - a woman who has experienced tragedy, who had lost all hope, yet now is intent on finding it again. On a warm summer's evening in February 2014, eleven-year-old Luke Batty...

The Hope Pandemic is a faith-based podcast hosted by Jessica Gilliam that shares intimate, honest conversations with women who are navigating life and business challenges—highlighting stories of resilience, healing, and personal growth grounded in faith . Through these raw, candid episodes, the podcast seeks to remind listeners that hope remains alive, encouraging them to trust God in the waiting and walk boldly into their futures

There is a great debate among historians about Franklin Delano Roosevelt's actions during the Holocaust. Was FDR the hero that defeated the Germans, or did he turn a blind eye to the plight of the Jews as long as he possibly could? In Roosevelt and the Holocaust, Robert Beir analyzes specific actions and legislation to get at the truth behind Roosevelt's role in the Holocaust. Beir has a unique perspective. He is a Jew who was raised during the extreme anti-Semitism of the Great Depression. Having witnessed the fruits of the New Deal firsthand, Beir became a Roosevelt scholar.

“Welcome to Womanhood, Unedited “because pretending helps no one’.A podcast by Mother’s Hope CIC, where we have real conversations about womanhood, family, youth, identity, and the things we carry every day. This is a space for honesty, support, and hope , exactly as we are.”

When Michael and Cheryl Morse slowly drifted apart amid an empty nest, her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, his symptoms of PTSD, and the grief of losing their two beloved dogs put down on the same day three years prior, it became apparent their lives were in need of a little joy. Enter an energetic, white ball of fluff known as Mr. Wilson. Mr. Wilson's story begins in Arkansas, where he was left in a leaky, drafty barn for days.

Die Schweizerin Andrea Rubin engagiert sich mit ihrem Verein Hope is life für Menschen in Indien und Nepal. Wer diese Menschen sind, was sie erleben und fühlen und welche Fragen, Freuden, Sorgen und Erkenntnisse Andrea dabei begleiten, erfährst du in diesem Podcast. Dabei wird Andrea von ihrer Freundin Jette Hunsperger ausgefragt, die Hope is life ehrenamtlich unterstützt. In ihren Gesprächen versucht sie, ihren Durst nach Geschichten und Sichtweisen von Menschen zu stillen und dabei ihr eigenes Leben in der Schweiz auch mal von einer anderen Seite zu betrachten. www.hope-is-life.ch

In a heartbreaking yet hopeful collection of personal essays and prose poems, blending the confessional, political, and literary, Kai Cheng Thom dives deep into the questions that haunt social movements today. With the author's characteristic eloquence and honesty, I Hope We Choose Love proposes heartfelt solutions on the topics of violence, complicity, family, vengeance, and forgiveness.

As one of the world's leading experts on disaster, Lucy Easthope has been at the centre of the most seismic events of the last few decades - advising on everything from the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami to the 7/7 bombings, the Salisbury poisonings, the Grenfell fire and the COVID-19 pandemic. She has travelled across the world in this unusual role, seeing the very worst that people have to face and finding that even the most extreme of situations, we find the very best of humanity. In her moving memoir, she reveals what happens in the aftermath.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER DAVID FAJGENBAUM NAMED TO THE 2025 TIME100 NEXT LIST “An extraordinary memoir that belongs with Atul Gawande’s writings and When Breath Becomes Air.”—Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals When a young doctor is diagnosed with a rare disease...

Three Hundred and Sixty Degrees to Freedom is a tarot-astrology devotional of sorts for the helpers and healers of this world-including lightworkers, starseeds, intuitives, creatives, teachers, and other changemakers-who seek to manage the realities of burnout while remaining engaged in creating...

When someone leaves an abusive marriage, life isn't instantly fixed. Women who have experienced domestic violence feel shattered. Because of the trauma they've been through, a bond with their abuser has formed that keeps them tied together long after they've physically left. Karen DeArmond Gardner understands these difficulties all too well. And she intimately knows what women in this situation need in order to gain freedom from the lies of abuse - to be reborn as the people God longs for them to be.

We exist to help displaced women and children in need. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit and are funded by donations only. Our mission is to help women and/or children get their lives back on track through housing, counseling, spiritual mentoring, and life coaching.

Ableism is embedded in our daily lives. Social life, education, work, and, especially, mental health have been organized around rigid ideas of the "ideal" and the "normal" citizen—ideas that always exclude neurodiversity. In this pathbreaking book, Chantelle Jessica Lewis and Jason Arday argue that the neurodiversity movement offers ways to mobilize against not only ableism but also other "isms" including racism and capitalism.

Serving for nearly 30 years, Daryl and Michelle Grimes understand the joys and heartbreaks of ministry. Following the tragic loss of their daughter, Charity, and brother, Jimmy, to addiction, they founded Ray of Hope Ministry Relief. Based in NC, this ministry supports pastors and missionaries through personal care, pulpit supply, and retreats. Joined by their sons Luke and Isaiah and their grandchildren, Daryl and Michelle are dedicated to reminding ministry families they are not alone and that renewed hope is possible.

Do you ever feel unseen by the world — like your loss has become something no one wants to talk about? Do you wonder why it feels like everyone else is moving on while you’re standing still? Do you struggle to find the right words when people don’t know what to say — or say the wrong thing? Are you trying to support a partner who grieves differently while carrying your own pain? This podcast is a soft landing space for honest, heart-centered conversations about life after pregnancy and infant loss - where grief and healing can coexist, and we learn to live with both love and loss. Hi, ...

WINNER OF THE 2024 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTION A TIME 10 Best Nonfiction Book of 2024 An NPR Book We Love 2024 A New York Times Notable Book of 2024 A Boston Globe Best Book of 2024 “A work of extraordinary reportage and compassion...[it] will shock you, move you, and leave...

Cultivating Hope, Resilience & Growth is a mental health podcast for Kenyans seeking to thrive, not just survive. Hosted by Samuel Mburu, a licensed counsellor with the Counsellors and Psychologists Board of Kenya (CPBK Level II).Each episode explores practical ways to:• Find hope during difficult moments• Build resilience through life's challenges • Foster meaningful personal growthWhether you're navigating stress, seeking purpose, or wanting healthier relationships, this podcast offers evidence-based insights with a Kenyan perspective.Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational ...

once a week audio essays, conversations and discussions about cultural democracy, community-based art, and the commons.