Bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson is known for the unflinching way she writes about, and advocates for, survivors of sexual assault. Now, inspired by her fans and enraged by how little in our culture has changed since her groundbreaking novel Speak was first published twenty years ago, she has written a poetry memoir that is as vulnerable as it is rallying, as timely as it is timeless. In free verse, Anderson shares reflections, rants, and calls to action woven between deeply personal stories from her life that she's never written about before. Described as powerful, captivating, and essential in the nine starred reviews it's received, this must-read memoir is being hailed as one of 2019's best books for teens and adults. A denouncement of our society's failures and a love letter to all the people with the courage to say #MeToo and #TimesUp, whether aloud, online, or only in their own hearts, SHOUT speaks truth to power in a loud, clear voice-- and once you hear it, it is impossible to ignore.

He won't take no for an answer...

Night darkens the window to mirror.
I'm back in my old bedroom.

Six weeks after the start of her freshman year of college, Jeannine Atkins finds herself back in her childhood bedroom after an unimaginable trauma. Now home in Massachusetts, she's struggling to reclaim her life and her voice. Seeking comfort in the words of women, she turns to the lives and stories of Sylvia Plath, Maya Angelou, and Emily Dickinson. Through raw and poignant letter-poems addressed to these literary giants, Jeannine finds that the process of writing and reflecting has become not only a means of survival but the catalyst for a burgeoning writing career.

Inspired and ready to move forward, she enrolls in her state university, where she feeds her growing passion for writing in fiction seminars. But she finds that she's unable to escape the pervasive misogyny of her classmates and professors, who challenge her to assert her own voice against a backdrop of disbelief and minimalization. This time, though, Jeannine is not willing to go down without a fight.

A searingly honest memoir told through gorgeous verse, Knocking on Windows stands as a beacon of hope and a celebration of the enduring spirit of survivors of sexual assault--and of writers.

In this book, Vedant has put together eight simple yet highly effective Kung Fu techniques to help protect oneself from the unfortunate possibility of assault.

This topical guide addresses:

- Issues of sexual and physical assault against young women in relation to the 'Everyone's Invited' movement.

- The benefits and key forms in Kung Fu that make it the ideal self-defence art.

- Eight key defence techniques everyone must know.

Proceeds from this book are going to Beder, a charity raising awareness around mental health and suicide prevention.

Trafficking thrives in the shadows. And it can be easy to dismiss it as something that happens to someone else, somewhere else. But that is not the case. Trafficking is a crime that involves every nation on earth, and that includes our own.--US secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton, 2009

Human trafficking is as old as slavery and continues to be practiced in the modern world. Victims of human traffickers include workers in restaurants and in garment factories, maids and nannies in the homes of wealthy families, child sex workers, beggars on the street, boy soldiers, even infants kidnapped for foreign adoptions. Women and children are more likely to be coerced or seized than men and boys, especially if they are poor and uneducated. Traffickers sell their victims for their bodies or for their labor and reap an enormous profit. Human trafficking is estimated to be a $30 to $45 billion industry on an annual basis, rivaling weapons and drug trafficking as one of the most profitable criminal undertakings in the world.

Up for Sale takes a hard look at human trafficking, identifying perpetrators and telling the stories of victims through their own words. You'll discover why some people become vulnerable to trafficking and you'll read about what their lives are like on a daily basis. You'll also meet some of the courageous individuals and organizations working to free people from lives in bondage so that, in the words of US president Barack Obama, each person can forge a life equal to [their] talents and worthy of [their] dreams.

Soon after the sexual misconduct allegations against film producer Harvey Weinstein became public in late 2017, the #MeToo movement went viral, opening up an explosive conversation about rape culture around the globe. In the US, someone is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds. More than 320,000 Americans over the age of twelve are sexually assaulted each year. Men are victims too. One in thirty-three American men will be sexually assaulted or raped in his lifetime. Yet only 3 percent of rapists ever serve time in jail. Learn about the patriarchal constructs that support rape culture and how to dismantle them: redefining healthy manhood and sexuality, believing victims, improving social and legal systems and workplace environments, evaluating media with a critical eye, and standing up to speak out. Case studies provide a well-rounded view of real people on all sides of the issues.

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Utah's Dirty Little Secret

A black man from the East comes to the Mormon Mecca of Salt Lake City and uncovers a filthy undercurrent of culturally and religiously tolerated child sexual abuse - a generational epidemic ingrained in Utah's white-male dominated Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Isn't It About Time...you stop raping and molesting your own children?

World Beware! The Catholic Church is not the only worldwide church facing charges of covering up incidents of child molestation and rape perpetuated by religious leaders. The world must take a long look at Utah, the host of the 2002 Winter Olympics and the home of the Mormon church.

Once a small Utah sect, Mormons now comprise a global church worth an estimated $25 billion with 11 million members worldwide, a slight majority of htem living outside the United States. In the year 2000, the Mormon Church sent out 61, 000 full-time missionaries around the world and baptized a reported 274, 000 converts.

From the author: ''Being African American in a country haunted by slavery and bigotry, I grew up hearing black adn dark associated with all things negative and evil. Innocent people were blackmailed or black-balled. Or someone hid a deep, dark secret. Meanwhile, a white lie was considered small and not too damaging.

''Utah's white lies are not insignificant. These white lies feed the disease of child sexual abuse within the Mormon church that preys on innocent victims who have no voice and no power. And the Mormon church is growing worldwide.''

A story of a sexually abused girl. Broken...confused.... and doesn't understand love at all. She doesn't believe in God. She grows up to be a broken adult who has traded sexual abuse for physical abuse believing it's what she deserves. She's never seen a healthy relationship and has no idea how one functions. She's developed a relationship addiction in hopes of finding someone that can love her. In her co-dependency, she strives to find the man that can make her happy. Taking her own life seems to be the only way out of the horrible existence she's lived. Fully feeling like she's sitting at the gates of hell wanting in because even that has to be better than the life she's been dealt. Then, she cries out, wanting whatever power may be out there or the universe itself to help her end her life.

Gloria is a scared child. She is 23 but in many ways still feels like the 13 year old Daddy rubbed vaseline on her bom-bom the night he told her they would make the 'ultimate game machine noise'. They indeed made a noise that night; the noise was her scream in the dead of the night as Daddy raped her as proof of his love for her. 10 years later and still no one hears her screams for help as she is trapped in low self-esteem, an insane urge to masturbate along with a man who visits her dreams in the night to have sex with her. Is there hope for redemption for her soul?

Lyna is a girl who is mad at the world along with her two uncles who started it all. She wants more; she wants more with girls but mama's priest says she would go to hell. She is frightened but cannot be good on her own.She likes her girls. Is there any hope for redemption for her? Frances is a girl from a broken home. She wants love but ends up getting it from the wrong places. With abuse trailing her from the man who says he loves her and blood on her hands from two abortions - the result of the love she seeks... could there be any hope for her?

Is there love and redemption for broken girls and damaged women? Is there new beginnings for the girls who cry at night? Can Eniola find love again? Find out in this thrilling story of 'abuse, pain, hope and healing'... ENIOLA.

Kein Sachbuch, kein Ratgeber, ein Roman, eine intime Geschichte über Selbstzweifel, vermeintliche falsche Entscheidungen, der Angst zu viel zu sein, zu wollen und dennoch nicht gut genug zu sein. Erfrischend und charmant geschrieben, spannend, kurzweilig und berührend

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Marina ist heute drei ig Jahre alt geworden, doch so hatte sie sich ihren Geburtstag nicht vorgestellt. Oder doch? Sie schämt sich für das, was passiert ist. Wie immer eigentlich.

Sie wartet auf Zeichen, die ihr eine Richtung zeigen und die Erlaubnis geben, dass sie endlich die Marina sein kann, die sie wirklich ist. Doch zwischen dem Wissen und dem Gefühl, genug zu sein, stolpert sie immer wieder über den Irrglauben, etwas dafür tun zu müssen.

Als sie auf Instagram den Account Lieblingssternenstaub entdeckt, fühlt sie sich bei jedem Post des Selbstliebe-Dilemmas ertappt und dennoch verstanden. Plötzlich ist sie entschlossen, endlich erwachsen zu werden!

Ein Therapieroman über die Suche nach Liebe und der Sehnsucht danach, endlich anzukommen - am liebsten bei jemand Anderem.

Du bist liebenswert, auch wenn Du Dich selbst nicht liebst.

Über die Autorin
Jennifer Angersbach, geboren am 23. Dezember 1985, lebt mit ihrem Sohn in Unna. Nach Ihr Studium mit den Schwerpunkten Pädagogische Psychologie und Soziolinguistik an der Ruhr-Universität Bochum und der zertifizierten Weiterbildung zur Personzentrieren Beraterin durch die Gesellschaft für Personzentrierte Beratung und Gesprächspsychotherapie (GWG e.V. / www.gwg-ev.org) eröffnete Sie ihre eigene Praxis für Personzentrierte Beratung & Paartherapie.
In den Sozialen Medien ist sie als Lieblingssternenstaub aktiv und veröffentlicht psychologische Beiträge über menschliche Konflikte in der Beziehung zu sich selbst (Selbstliebe, Selbstwert, Selbstvertrauen, inneres Kind) und zu Anderen (Liebe, Paarkonflikte, Freundschaften).
In ihrem Debütroman erleben die LeserInnen ihre personzentrierte Haltung hautnah und begleiten die Protagonistin mit Leichtigkeit durch die Herausforderungen des Lebens und der Liebe, mit dem Ziel ins Selbstmitgefühl zu kommen und sich selbst besser zu verstehen. Denn es sind die Abwertungen, die uns am Wachstum hindern. Wenn Du jedoch verstehst, woher und warum, Deine Glaubenssätze ihren Ursprung haben, kannst Du Dir viel liebevoller begenen.

Zwischen den Wissen genug zu sein und dem Gefühl genug zu sein, liegt der Irrglaube, etwas dafür tun zu müssen.

www.Jennifer-Angersbach.de

Mbali's experience, although set in a quaint town, holds relevance to modern-day teenagers in South Africa and beyond. Many teenagers face challenges similar to Mbali's, regardless of their geographical location. Here's how her story can relate to the modern-day teenager in South Africa:

1. Bullying and Feeling Overlooked: Bullying is a prevalent issue in schools worldwide, including South Africa. Many teenagers, like Mbali, may face bullying due to their unique qualities or differences. They may feel overshadowed by their peers who excel in conventional areas such as academics or sports. Mbali's journey highlights the importance of self-acceptance and resilience in the face of bullying, inspiring teenagers to embrace their individuality and find their inner strength.

2. Self-Discovery and Embracing Uniqueness: Teenagers often grapple with questions of identity and finding their place in the world. Mbali's journey of self-discovery resonates with the modern-day teenager in South Africa, encouraging them to explore their passions, talents, and spirituality. Mbali's story emphasizes that everyone has unique gifts and a purpose, and it's essential to embrace one's authenticity rather than conforming to societal expectations.

3. Empathy and Kindness: In a world filled with social pressures and conflicts, fostering empathy and kindness is crucial. Mbali's transformation from a bullied child to a compassionate individual showcases the power of empathy and forgiveness. Her story can inspire modern-day teenagers to treat others with respect and compassion, fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment.

4. Nature and Spirituality: South Africa's diverse landscapes offer abundant opportunities to connect with nature. Mbali's deep connection to the glade and her spiritual awakening highlight the healing power of nature and the benefits of exploring spirituality. Modern-day teenagers can be encouraged to spend time in nature, practicing mindfulness, and finding solace in its beauty.

5. Embracing Personal Growth: Mbali's journey reminds modern-day teenagers in South Africa that personal growth is a continuous process. It emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, resilience, and pursuing one's passions and interests. Through Mbali's story, teenagers can be inspired to embark on their own journeys of self-discovery and growth, embracing the transformative power of their experiences.

Overall, Mbali's experiences in South Africa, despite being set in a different time, contain valuable lessons that resonate with modern-day teenagers. Her story encourages them to navigate the challenges of adolescence with strength, compassion, and a belief in their own unique abilities and potential.

Viola odorata es una obra de teatro sobre las relaciones humanas, una reflexión sobre los límites del cuerpo y las conductas que nos definen socialmente como individuos.

Violeta y Víctor son una pareja joven que no tiene una relación sana. Es una historia de pérdida de identidad, de imposición de valores, de cuestionamiento de la otra persona y es también una historia de violencia.

Butterfly Woman: Time to Fly is a true story-and a gut-honest account of a woman's struggles for freedom. Crystal truly captures the Butterfly Woman as she is brave enough to share about her childhood. Crystal grew up in poverty with her siblings. She went through physical, sexual and emotional abuse. As a child, she started to look at life differently, but this was because of how unsafe her home and community were. She was moulded in the culture and traditions of her caregivers, leaving her prey to the menaces of society. Without guidance, she was forced into solicited ways to make money to upkeep the home. With all hope gone and nobody to turn to, Crystal faced trauma and losses along the way.
Like the caterpillar, she had to struggle out of her cocoon - her vulnerability to finding stability.
Did she find her stability? Did she break out of her cocoon or is she still metamorphosing?

The hands that rock the cradle. The procreator. The mother of tomorrow - A woman shapes the destiny of civilization; such is the tragic irony of fate; That a beautiful creation such as the girl child is today one of the gravest concerns facing humanity.

ONE MORE THING

Writing this story to you brings back ugly memories. The kind I thought I had healed completely from. Healing takes time and as I pen these experiences, I do hope that I obtain more healing and that every part of me becomes whole.

Let's do this together!

In the darkest hours of the nights, I find that there is light at the end of the tunnel even when I think all is lost. I navigated through the pits of emotional turmoil, self-harm, and abuse with the indomitable power of inner resolute, transformation, and self-belief.

This book is for those who refuse to let the world's darkness overshadow the light within their hearts. It also will encourage others around themselves that are hurting that there is always a choice and that we are all on different paths and we are still learning how to understand ourselves better.