Tough Topics Audiobooks

How To Be a Good Wife: Your Step By Step Guide To Being a Good Wife

"If you want to be a good wife, then get the “How To Be a Good Wife” guide now. You have taken the plunge, and said those magic words that have connected you to someone for the rest of your life. Now you are asking yourself, what exactly does this mean? What do you do now that the honeymoon is over? Where do you start learning how to be a “Mrs.”? Even though there may be a how to guide out there for everything else, this book will only help you if you are truly willing to put in the time and effort it will take. Marriage is hard, which means that if a marriage lasts today, it is truly a miracle. How To Be a Good Wife gives you some great ideas for making your relationship work. This is not a book of tricks, or manipulations, but a book of genuine, heartfelt examples that truly work. Put aside your fears of what you have heard about marriage. Every marriage is different, and you will not experience anything exactly like someone else, even if it happens to your best friend. Many books will try and tell you how to change someone, or change yourself. This book is about embracing who you are and who the person is that you married. Being a good wife goes beyond just saying the words, “I Do”. It is about giving 100 percent, when there is a chance your spouse may not. It is about overcoming difficulties, and not knowing what lies around the bend, or what tomorrow brings. About the Expert Angie Hall has taught 7th grade language arts at Holmes Middle School, in Eden, North Carolina for the past nine years, to children of many different abilities, and backgrounds. Angie loves to help students reach their potential, and nothing makes her happier than for a student to talk with her about a book they are currently reading. She loves to see the excitement on their faces.Her passions are reading, writing, and talking with her children. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts."

Angie Hall, Howexpert (Author), Elaine Kvernum (Narrator)

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Sink or Swim: A Hachette Audiobook powered by Wattpad Production

"Sink or Swimis a new release from Hachette Audiobooks: Powered by Wattpad -- an innovative collaboration between Hachette Book Group, a leading publisher, and Wattpad, a passionate storytelling community of over 45 million people. Your favorite online stories, now available in your headphones! Seventeen-year-old Finn Delson has lived her life in the shadows of her older half-sister, Cassi. With Cassi monitoring her every move, Finn doesn't know what it truly means to be free, to be her own person. So when eighteen-year-old Elliot Parker moves to town from England, Finn already knows he and Cassi will end up together. Except, Elliot doesn't seem interested in Cassi. Sometimes, it even feels like Elliot's interested in her. For the first time, it's Finn's turn to fall in love, to be happy. But with Cassi's jealousy-ridden betrayals and a dangerous secret lurking in the background, Finn might not get her happily-ever-after at all."

Anne Lutz (Author), Cassandra Morris (Narrator)

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The Closest I've Come

"A Kirkus Best Book of 2017 * A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year * An ALA/YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection Read the book Morris Award finalist Sonia Patel called ''a brilliant, subtle debut,'' and Kirkus hailed as ''heart-wrenching, funny, hopeful, and not-to-be-missed'' in a starred review! The Closest I’ve Come is a must-read from talented first-time author Fred Aceves, in the tradition of Walter Dean Myers. Marcos Rivas yearns for love, a working cell phone, and maybe a pair of sneakers that aren’t falling apart. But more than anything, Marcos wants to get out of Maesta, his hood, away from his indifferent mom and her abusive boyfriend—which seems impossible. When Marcos is placed in a new after-school program, he meets Zach and Amy, whose friendship inspires Marcos to open up to his Maesta crew, too, and starts to think more about his future and what he has to fight for. Marcos ultimately learns that bravery isn’t about acting tough and being macho; it’s about being true to yourself. The Closest I’ve Come is a story about traversing real and imagined boundaries, about discovering new things in the world, and about discovering yourself, too."

Fred Aceves (Author), Christian Barillas (Narrator)

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Always Red: A Hachette Audiobook powered by Wattpad Production

"Always Red is a new release from Hachette Audiobooks: Powered by Wattpad -- an innovative collaboration between Hachette Book Group, a leading publisher, and Wattpad, a passionate storytelling community of over 45 million people. Your favorite online stories, now available in your headphones! An international phenomenon with over 140 million reads. Text edited from the original by Sourcebooks."

Isabelle Ronin (Author), Vanessa Edwin (Narrator)

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Office Affairs: A Hachette Audiobook powered by Wattpad Production

"Office Affairs is a new release from Hachette Audiobooks: Powered by Wattpad -- an innovative collaboration between Hachette Book Group, a leading publisher, and Wattpad, a passionate storytelling community of over 45 million people. Your favorite online stories, now available in your headphones! Sasha can't believe her luck when she lands a job at Montgomery's, one of London's most prestigious companies. Working for 23-year-old Alastair Montgomery isn't easy, though, especially when he acts more like a friend than a boss. Regularly assuming the role of his right-hand woman, Sasha finds herself deeply involved in Alastair's life. But when the company is thrown into the spotlight, the lines between professional and personal relationships become blurred, and Sasha realises she's close to being wrapped up in an office affair that doesn't stop when the clock strikes five."

Tessa Lovatt (Author), Jeannie Tirado (Narrator)

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Good and Gone

"Honest and emotionally charged, Good and Gone is the story of a teenage girl who must find her way back to herself as she grapples with the truth of what her boyfriend did to her. A gripping YA that will appeal to fans of Jandy Nelson and Sara Zarr. When Lexi Green’s older brother, Charlie, starts plotting a road trip to find a famous musician who’s been reported missing, she’s beyond confused. Her brother hasn’t left the couch since his girlfriend broke up with him months ago—but he’ll hop in a car to find some hipster rocker? Concerned at how he seems to be rebounding, Lexi decides to go along for the ride. Besides, Lexi could use the distraction. The anger and bewilderment coursing through her after getting dumped by her pretentious boyfriend Seth has left her on edge. As Lexi, Charlie, and their neighbor Zack hit the road, Lexi recalls bits and pieces of her short-lived romance and sees, for the first time, what it really was: a one-sided, cold-hearted manipulation game. Not only did Seth completely isolate her, but he took something she wasn't ready to give up. The further along in their journey they get, the three uncover much more than empty clues about a reclusive rocker’s whereabouts. Instead, what starts off as a car ride turns into something deeper as each of them faces questions they have been avoiding for too long. Like the real reason Charlie has been so withdrawn lately. What Seth stole from Lexi in the pool house. And if shattered girls can ever put themselves back together again."

Megan Frazer Blakemore (Author), Caitlin Davies (Narrator)

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Some Boys

"Some girls say no. Some boys don't listen. When Grace meets Ian, she's afraid. Afraid he'll reject her like the rest of the school, like her own family. After she accuses Zac, the town golden boy, of rape, everyone turns against her. Ian wouldn't be the first to call her a slut and a liar. Except Ian doesn't reject her. He's the one person who looks past the taunts and the names and the tough-girl act to see the real Grace. He's the one who gives her the courage to fight back. He's also Zac's best friend."

Patty Blount (Author), Em Eldridge, Joe Hempel (Narrator)

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No Saints in Kansas

"A gripping reimagining of Truman Capote's In Cold Blood and the brutal murders that inspired it November is usually quiet in Holcomb, Kansas, but in 1959, the town is shattered by the quadruple murder of the Clutter family. Suspicion falls on Nancy Clutter's boyfriend, Bobby Rupp, the last one to see them alive. New Yorker Carly Fleming, new to the small Midwestern town, is an outsider. She tutored Nancy, and (in private, at least) they were close. Carly and Bobby were the only ones who saw that Nancy was always performing, and that she was cracking under the pressure of being Holcomb's golden girl. The secret connected Carly and Bobby. Now that Bobby is an outsider, too, they're bound closer than ever. Determined to clear Bobby's name, Carly dives into the murder investigation and ends up in trouble with the local authorities. But that's nothing compared to the wrath she faces from Holcomb once the real perpetrators are caught. When her father is appointed to defend the killers of the Clutter family, the entire town labels the Flemings as traitors. Now Carly must fight for what she knows is right."

Amy Brashear (Author), Eva Kaminsky (Narrator)

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My Mind Book

"Teach and learn the laws of happiness! MY MIND BOOK will help your children use the power of their own thoughts to increase their everyday happiness. Inspired by the wisdom of A Course in Miracles, this book gives children a friendly introduction to the laws which govern their minds, using clear and relatable examples. Young readers are led through tips on how to cool off when they're upset, raise their self-esteem, and become genuinely loving to others. Also included is a Parents' Guide offering tips on how to communicate compassionately and effectively with the children in your life. Caring adults will learn how to be loving supporters while encouraging children to gently speak about their issues, instead of bottling them up. "Teaching children how their minds work seems so important. Yet this is rarely taught! My Mind Book fills this need by teaching that positive thinking makes us feel happy, that forgiveness heals the mind, that we gain by giving, and that we are all connected." -- Corinne Zupko, Ed.S., M.A., B.C.C., author and founder of FromAnxietyToLove.com "Fiona Williams answers the question that was left unanswered for a century or more, 'Why do I not feel good and what can I do to stop this feeling?' And she answers it right. You can't NOT buy this book for your children, it will help them and you!" -- Joaquin Gossen, Age 9"

Fiona Williams (Author), Fiona Williams (Narrator)

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Blackbird

"Readers adore Blackbird: ‘An unputdownable and suspenseful read’ ‘A beautifully written, heartbreaking story’ ‘A quick paced thriller with an unusual setting. This book will stay with me for a long time!’ ************************************************************* Olivia disappeared the night the blackbird died. It was New Year’s Eve, the night that dead blackbirds descended, hours before Alex McCarthy’s sister Olivia vanished from a party. Committed to finding out what happened to her sister, in their isolated Orkney village, Alex knows that dishevelled – sometimes intoxicated – Detective Inspector Birkens is her best shot. Yet as they uncover the secrets behind Olivia’s last night, Alex starts to discover things she may have been better off not knowing… Perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and Riverdale. ************************************************************* Praise for N. D. Gomes: ‘Gripping’ Pretty Little Memoirs ‘So beautifully written’ Goodreads reviewer ‘Truly thought provoking’ Bibliowormed"

Natália Gomes (Author), Angela Ness, Ruth Urquhart (Narrator)

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Top of the Hill: Learning to Think and Grow Rich at Napoleon Hill High School

"Napoleon Hill was born in the 19th century, changed the world in the 20th century, and is now impacting how we live in the 21st century. Through Jim Stovall's latest novel in his Homecoming Historical Series entitled Top of the Hill, listeners young and old will experience the modern-day impact of Napoleon Hill's timeless lessons. In this inspiring and entertaining story, high school students apply the wisdom of Napoleon Hill to save their school, rescue their town, and change their lives. In their efforts to fight the political corruption threatening their futures, the students, principal, and other members of the community learn the power of the mastermind group, the power of purpose and having faith, the power of going the extra mile, and many more lessons that would change their lives forever."

Jim Stovall (Author), Kevin Clay (Narrator)

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All the Crooked Saints

"From bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater, a gripping tale of darkness, miracles, and family. Here is a thing everyone wants: A miracle.Here is a thing everyone fears:What it takes to get one.Any visitor to Bicho Raro, Colorado, is likely to find a landscape of dark saints, forbidden love, scientific dreams, miracle-mad owls, estranged affections, one or two orphans, and a sky full of watchful desert stars. At the heart of this place you will find the Soria family, who all have the ability to perform unusual miracles. And at the heart of this family are three cousins longing to change its future: Beatriz, the girl without feelings, who wants only to be free to examine her thoughts; Daniel, the Saint of Bicho Raro, who performs miracles for everyone but himself; and Joaquin, who spends his nights running a renegade radio station under the name Diablo Diablo. They are all looking for a miracle. But the miracles of Bicho Raro are never quite what you expect."

Maggie Stiefvater (Author), Thom Rivera (Narrator)

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