LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE FINALIST • NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEE • A “powerful and devastating” (The Washington Post) call to free those buried alive by America’s legal system, and an inspiring true story about unwavering belief in humanity—from a gifted young lawyer and important new voice in the movement to transform the system. “An essential book for our time . . . Brittany K. Barnett is a star.”—Van Jones, CEO of REFORM Alliance, CNN Host, and New York Times bestselling author Brittany K. Barnett was only a law student when she came across the case that would change her life forever—that of Sharanda Jones, single mother, business owner, and, like Brittany, Black daughter of the rural South. A victim of America’s devastating war on drugs, Sharanda had been torn away from her young daughter and was serving a life sentence without parole—for a first-time drug offense. In Sharanda, Brittany saw haunting echoes of her own life, as the daughter of a formerly incarcerated mother. As she studied this case, a system came into focus in which widespread racial injustice forms the core of America’s addiction to incarceration. Moved by Sharanda’s plight, Brittany set to work to gain her freedom. This had never been the plan. Bright and ambitious, Brittany was a successful accountant on her way to a high-powered future in corporate law. But Sharanda’s case opened the door to a harrowing journey through the criminal justice system. By day she moved billion-dollar deals, and by night she worked pro bono to free clients in near hopeless legal battles. Ultimately, her path transformed her understanding of injustice in the courts, of genius languishing behind bars, and the very definition of freedom itself. Brittany’s riveting memoir is at once a coming-of-age story and a powerful evocation of what it takes to bring hope and justice to a system built to resist them both. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY KIRKUS REVIEWS
Once upon a time there was a duck named Uni. He had an older brother named Sano. The two brothers loved each other very much. They lived on a chicken farm and were the only ducks on the whole farm. But, there was one problem. ...Uni thought he was a chicken!In this first book of an up-and-coming children's series, join Uni as he tries to fit in with his fellow flock by following Dave, the rooster! Will he be succesful? You'll have to read to find out!
Brittany Ferrantino was once lost. She grew up in a broken home with no father, a mother who was barely around, and younger brothers who she helped raised. She was poor, confused, and lost. Then one day, Jesus came into her life and changed everything. While a lost soul, Brittany was addicted to drugs, suffered with self-loathing, and had anxiety with severe panic attacks. She even dabbled into New Age teachings rooted in witchcraft. She had always believed in God, but when Jesus came into her life, He showed her what it was like to become His daughter. Now, Brittany has been set free and transformed and she wants to help others find their purpose with Christ!
Viv Lewisa brokenhearted woman with a prickly dispositionmoves to New York City to run from grief and put distance between herself and her religious mother. Viv does her best to get swept up in a sea of people and go through life without confronting her own feelings. Through a motley crew and a food truck, however, Viv is slowly called out of hiding into a light that reveals her familys pain as well as their future hope.
Bestselling author and creator of Instant Loss Brittany Williams shares a collection of inspiring, autobiographical essays that share life-altering advice and empower readers to discover the incredible blessings that life has in store for them. As a bestselling author and founder of the popular website Instant Loss, Brittany Williams has cultivated a following of hundreds of thousands of fans who can’t get enough of her stories and family-friendly recipes. Now, in her most personal book yet, Brittany shares her untold story, detailing the love, loss, joy, sorrow, and profound growth that led to her incredible 125-pound weight loss. Told with her trademark vulnerability and unflagging honesty, Brittany invites us into her childhood, where she struggled with abuse and learned to use food as an emotional comfort in times of turmoil. She shares the root of her unhealthy coping mechanisms and how the path to healing requires much more than food. Filled with poignant lessons and hard-won advice, Dear Body is more than a book about weight loss. It’s a story of hope and healing that reveals all we stand to gain when we have faith in ourselves and see the beauty and potential in our imperfect lives.
One wintry night in Wyoming, a group of men come calling to collect a debt—the life and service of Stone, the young woman at the center of this strange and mythical frontier tale. Stone was promised to the mysterious Wranglers as payment for her father’s debt, but when they come to take her on her 13th birthday, she escapes. Guided by the advice of three wise women, Stone and her friend Thomas set out into the wilderness on a journey to confront her father and uncover the truth about her origins. But the woods are filled with horrors the travelers could never have imagined. And there are powerful forces working to make sure they don’t succeed. How will Stone’s young life be transformed by her mystical quest?
Smelly Crayons is a story based on a true story. My daughter, Brittany, was six years old when this story was written. When she finished her chores, I took her to the store to buy new crayons, a coloring book, and a new purple crayon box. She picked her crayons and a four-seasons coloring book. After all, it was November of 1997. She thought the coloring book was perfect. We looked for a purple crayon box and found one. Brittany was very happy. When we returned home, she quickly opened her crayons and took the paper off all the crayons. She placed them in her new purple box. She took out her bright-colored pink crayon. She started to color the bunny rabbit. She noticed that what she colored smelled. She took the paper off the crayon, and she had no idea what the scent it had was called. She took a good sniff and said, “I know, hot-pink bubblegum.” I thought that would make a great story, and that was how Smelly Crayons was born. Please enjoy.
The voice of a child praying. The face of a little one captivated by a Bible story. A family sharing a daily devotional. The Bible Basics Storybook helps you create special family moments with 149 core stories from both the Old and New Testaments. These stories will invite your children into the Word, teach them about Jesus, and keep their attention from start to finish with beautiful and colorful illustrations. Along with the Bible stories, this Bible storybook includes prayers to start the day, to say at bedtime, and to share before meals, which will help you provide a solid faith foundation for the dear children in your life. 149 Core Bible Stories New and Old Testament Beautiful Illustrations Daily Prayers Accessible for All Ages
So Much to Tell is a poetry book about a woman name Brittany who has been through so much as a child and wants the world to know what she has been through. I am willing to help people and give people advice on anythingabused relationships, pain, and headaches, stress, and most of all, bullying. A young woman becomes a strong woman. Brittany Conrod tells the world about her life. The pain she had to go through. Brittany had a dream that came true in real life, growing up not saying a word about bad life. As a child, she saw things that kids were not supposed to see; Brittany testifies to the world in short poems about her being a strong woman. Brittany has so much to tell. All my school life, I have been bullied. All through my child years, I have been raped and molested. I saw my stepdad, Wiley Williams, and my mother, Sherie Williams, fight and hurt each other. I watched my mother cry. I have been in and out of the shelter, not having anywhere to go. At sixteen, I finally stepped up and got saved because all I saw was violence in my life. I am a kind-hearted person who loves to smile. I am now nineteen years old; I will be twenty on March 24, 2013, and I want to tell my story to all the people. With my story, I want to help people who want to be helped by me telling my story. I hope I can get a person to step out and get save so they can live a better life. I have so much to tell.
Far From Simple: Life After Being “Not Your Average Teen” written by 20 year old Canadian author, Brittany Krystantos, recalls the ever-so common high school struggles with self identity, friendships and lack-thereof, popularity and stereotypes, and continues into young adulthood consisting of the terrible tinder dates including the time her date told her they'd have cute babies on their first date... run, oh yes! Britt shares with us her awful attempt at friends-with-benefits or should we say FWB, and heartbreak from the time her boyfriend broke up with her over text. Maybe, the heart healed from eating the entire jar of chocolate ice cream or maybe not; but it sure felt better in the moment. In this narrative nonfiction, she describes that "kind of girl" that is within all of us: ambitious, different, free spirited, wild, adventurous, yet innocent at the heart of things. She has gone through pain and hardship and dug her way out of the darkness to become enlightened by her soul’s calling; a life purpose to be different, and far from simple. 20 years of life, what up!
Read along with Disney! Based on the live-action film Cinderella, this whimsically illustrated picture book follows the story of Ella, a sweet young girl who believes in love and magic. But when Ella's loving mother grows ill and leaves the world, Ella must learn to have courage and be kind, even when her stepfamily treats her cruelly. Will her kindness win the heart of the young man she adores, or will her stepfamily's cruelty ruin everything? Follow along with word-for-word narration as Ella follows her heart!
Children need to learn basic etiquette beyond saying, ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’ In recent years, rude behavior and bullying have become the ‘new norm’ while common courtesy seems to be a thing of the past. What separates humans from animals is our ability to reason and manage our emotions. Yet, what if children could learn manners from a story about a dog who struggles with the same emotional challenges as they do? Training children and dogs is not an easy task. This book aims to teach children manners through the eyes of a dog named ‘Max,’ who is modeled after my own dog, ‘Mad Max.’
Beneath and Beyond: A Hands On Guide to a Stress Free Lifestyle, written by twenty-year-old author Brittany Krystantos, teaches readers how to reopen past wounds and transform their pain into power with self-confidence to live a happy, spirited life. Brittany continued into young adulthood consisting of a program using a variety of methods to help you shift to a more positive state of mind, regardless of your physical, emotional, or psychological challenges. The Beneath and Beyond program has helped thousands of teens across North America with their mental illness. Now we get to pursue Brittany’s mission in this book with inspirational stories and actionable, enriching principles to help you heal whatever struggles you’re going through. Brittany asks: How do we keep our minds healthy, our moods in check, and find happiness when the world is constantly pulling us down, bombarded with past trauma, negative thinking, and a mental illness of depression and anxiety? The answer is easy. When you truly heal from within, you give yourself power to be better, feel better, and live better. This one-of-a-kind guide is for all ages, anyone ready to end their sadness, suffering, and internal struggles and search within for the missing pieces. It combines with a cutting-edge feeling to heal your mind, soul, and body and spiritually walk on the path that is meant for you. Packed with exercises and lifestyle tips to a healthier mind and happier spirit, Britt invites you to step into your most vulnerable place—a path of self-discovery and healing awaits. Transcend the battle in your mind, and reclaim your power. When faced with the overwhelming notion of depression one with a mental illness may experience, this book will help guide them to stay in control of their emotions and reclaim their power with handy tools, as well as positive encouragements and affirmations. Change your perspective to change your life. Follow the Beneath and Beyond way of life, and know that when healing yourself, you then can heal the world.
Life of Brittany Conrod is an autobiography book written by author and entrepreneur Brittany Conrod from St. Louis Missouri. The book is not only uplifting it has Brittany Conrod living testimony and talks about the pain and struggle of Brittany but also the blessings that came her way. In the book you will find tragic events that happened to Conrod and the path she took to become this phenomenal woman she is today. Also the book goes on to talk about the real life truth behind closed doors of model industry. The celebrity's she slept with the short cut she tried taking to make it but failed and went a different way about life. The book is short but very powerful and there is many other chapters coming soon of Life of Brittany Conrod. "Knowing that you were born into the world to die had my mind going in different direction. If I had a choice between freezing to death or burning in fire. I would choose freezing just because I get to see the world a little longer before I die. Going through domestic abuse and trying to go after my dream as a model was very difficult for me. Becoming a mother motivated me to go even harder. Now that I have a mindset that if I feel like falling, I will kneel before falling all the way down. Trust the process have faith because Father God is always on time. I have a living testimony and I am a domestic violence survivor the (Life of Brittany Conrod) explains it all.
Addiction, abuse, trauma and guilt. The generational curse had her bound. Unexpectedly, it was as if a light switch had flipped and the darkness was never going to end. Brittany had firmly believed the past trauma she had endured was securely locked away, put on a shelf, and handled -- but was it? With the skeletons in her mind busting at the seams, she finally reached breaking point. What had once seemed handled was now haunting her. She simply could not escape it. Realising that she had landed at rock bottom; the only way out was to heal and face her demons. Brittany started something that had once felt impossible - she tried to find true freedom. Can she do it? Can she recover from a past life that had already robbed her of so much? This is a true, inspirational story of one woman's battle to break free of a generational curse, to find herself, keep herself alive throughout the darkest points as a teenager, trying to find her purpose, learning to love herself, fighting to prove herself to Irish Immigration while facing deportation twice and finding her happily ever after. This is Resilience.
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