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While on her three-month marriage-and-motherhood sabbatical in the country, Jo bumps into an old friend, Fiona, who invites her on a "sacred silent walk" to mark her 57th birthday – - the first since her husband, Ben, died. The last thing Jo wants is to share anything about herself - these are Fiona’s friends, not hers. And what’s she going to say? That her young adult children have made life choices she doesn’t understand? That she has no idea who she is anymore? That everything is falling apart - even her happy marriage to Frank?

A truly powerful multigenerational novel from international best seller Jenny Downham that celebrates life in a way no other book has done before.

After a lifetime of buckling to the demands of her strict Indian parents, Anuradha Bhagwati abandons her grad school career in the Ivy League to join the Marines - the fiercest, most violent, most masculine branch of the military - determined to prove herself there in ways she couldn’t at home. Yet once training begins, Anuradha’s GI Jane fantasy is punctured. As a bisexual woman of color in the military, she faces underestimation at every stage, confronting misogyny, racism, and astonishing injustice perpetrated by those in power.

In a not-too-distant America, abortions are prosecuted and the right to choose is no longer an option. But best friends Laylah and Noor want to change the world. After graduating high school, they’ll become an OBGYN and a journalist, but in the meantime, they’re working on an illegal guide to abortion in Texas. In response to the unfair laws, underground networks of clinics have sprung up, but the good fight has gotten even more precarious as it becomes harder to secure safe medication and supplies.

Gratitude helps us fall in love with the life we already have, and to practice gratitude, we often need to unbecome what was expected of us to become who we were always meant to be. The winding road to shedding the old version as the new one emerges can be turbulent, treacherous and full of obstacles. It can also be one of the most beautiful experiences as we emerge a more powerful holder of light.

Mara Dyer believes life can't get any stranger than waking up in a hospital with no memory of how she got there. It can. She believes there must be more to the accident she can't remember that killed her friends and left her strangely unharmed. There is. She doesn't believe that after everything she's been through, she can fall in love. She's wrong.

You are listening to Unbecoming with Ashish Bagrecha, an Audible Original. Unbecoming is Ashish’s personal journey and exploration into the profound concept of shedding the old to embrace authenticity. Over 11 captivating episodes, Ashish will take you on a transformative adventure through his personal stories, lessons and learnings and how one can fearlessly unbecome from societal expectations, limiting beliefs and false identities, ultimately leading to incredible personal growth, healing and self-discovery.

On the grubby outskirts of Paris, Grace restores bric-a-brac, mends teapots, re-sets gems. She calls herself Julie, says she's from California, and slips back to a rented room at night. Regularly, furtively, she checks the hometown paper on the Internet. Home is Garland, Tennessee, and there, two young men have just been paroled. One, she married; the other, she's in love with. Both were jailed for a crime that Grace herself planned in exacting detail.

What starts as a one night stand leaves both of them wanting more, but then Eric finds out Shane doesn't just outrank him, he's an officer. DADT may be repealed, but an enlisted man getting involved with an officer falls under conduct unbecoming a gentleman and could cost both men their careers. They both have kids to take care of, future civilian careers to consider, and retirements on the line. Still, they can't resist each other. As long as no one asks and they don't tell, there's no reason anyone has to find out.

Up-and-coming stage actress Margaret Shoard has just taken a bow as Lady Macbeth, the role she has always believed was destined for her. At home, she plays wife to her best friend Wesley, even if she doesn’t hold his sole attention romantically. After a public breakdown threatens all she holds dear, Margaret’s doctor prescribes her uppers—just a little help to get through the days.

Connor didn't come up to the falls to find a man, but when the ensign with the bandaged eyebrow finds him, he's instantly intrigued. A hike turns into dinner, and before either of them know it, they're inseparable. Connor's experience with men is limited, but Aiden is gentle and - in spite of their mutual hunger for each other - infinitely patient. But there are only so many places to hide on a tiny island, and sooner or later, Aiden's going to have to choose - Connor or his career.

When two childhood best friends blow up their respective romantic relationships, they make a time-sensitive pact: serial-cheater Chuck cannot sleep with anyone as she attends a three-month-long recovery group for cheaters, while sex-deprived Sofia vows to hook up with as many people as possible before recommitting to monogamy and tying the knot with her long-time fiancé. To keep things interesting, Chuck and Sofia decide to revive a past tradition from their summer camp days—also known as the dawning of sluthood.

Journey deep into the darkness of the parts of you that are not serving you so you are able to UNBECOME all that you are not & embrace all that you are & walk your path of Divinity.

A visionary expat learning and growing through personal adventure and critically thinking and analyzing life and all its experiences and adventures.

Slut. Shrew. Sinful. Scold. The 19th- and early 20th-century American women profiled in this collection were called all these names and worse when they were alive. And that’s just fine. These glorious dames earned those monikers, and one hundred years later they can wear them proudly! With irresistible charm and laugh-out-loud impertinence, New York Times bestselling author Therese Oneill chronicles the lives of eighteen unbecoming ladies whose audacity, courage, and sheer disdain for lady-like expectations left them out of so many history books.

After his husband dies, Simeon Link finds himself overcome by grief and seeking comfort in an unusual support group called The Wretches, who offer an addictive and dangerous source of relief. They introduce Simeon to a curious figure known as Porcelain Khaw—a man with the ability to let those who are grieving have one last intimate moment with their beloved...for a price.

In our modern world, our lives are driven by the latest media: public and private. Their continuous influence on every aspect of our lives leaves us with little to no chance of deciding what really matters. That is, the personal individual and or group decision-making in what matters most, the preservation and expressions of singularity and group identity. This book is an inspiration to adults who can make a difference in their attitude to make a difference among themselves and improve social areas and a better relationship among us, the great and larger human family.

Embark on a transformative journey with Kristyn Schott, as she shares her wisdom on living with mental health challenges, faith deconstruction, and the pursuit of building unshakeable confidence. Join her on Unbecoming, where she explores the art of unlearning and embracing a wild and free life.In this series, Kristyn delves into the essentials of rewriting life narratives, letting go of societal expectations, and rediscovering inherent worth and purpose. Get ready to redefine your path and live authentically.Visit Kristyn Schott's website for more empowering content: https://kristynschott.com...

Teague's back, but this time he's helping a friend. Nadeya Raymund is one of Teague's former Army buddies. When she goes missing, he wants to know why - especially when a man turns up at the beach, brutally murdered. Teague knows that Nadeya was looking for this man. Could she have caught up with him and killed him? The clock is ticking. Will Teague solve this mystery before it's too late?

Unbecoming a Therapist is a captivating podcast that follows one woman's journey to shed her therapist identity to live a more creative life as an artist.Host Audra Lee candidly explores the challenges of learning to live more authentically through conversations with friends, family, and fellow creative healers. Listeners gain a rare behind-the-scenes look at the healer's process of healing, including reflections and mistakes made along the way. This podcast is perfect for anyone seeking inspiration to live a more authentic and fulfilled life, whether they are a healer, an artist, or simply ...