Résultats pour "identity" dans Femmes

Elizabeth thought she was like everyone else until a lifetime of unexplained pain, exhaustion and recurring illnesses led to a discovery that would change everything. As a young woman searching for answers, she uncovers a rare and shocking biological truth about her body, forcing her to confront questions of identity, womanhood and belonging. What begins as a private medical misery becomes a powerful journey of self-discovery, resilience and courage as Elizabeth chooses to share her extraordinary story with the world.

Read by the author, Amelia Abraham Shortlisted for the Polari First Book Prize 2020 ‘Eloquent, empathetic and passionate, this book will not just resonate with a new generation of queer people, but with all those who seek to be their allies. A brilliant book.’ Owen Jones Today, the options...

Donna Seaman brings to dazzling life seven forgotten artists, among the best of their day: Gertrude Abercrombie, with her dark, surreal paintings and friendships with Dizzy Gillespie and Sonny Rollins; Bay Area self-portraitist Joan Brown; Ree Morton, with her witty, oddly beautiful constructions; Loïs Mailou Jones of the Harlem Renaissance; Lenore Tawney, who combined weaving and sculpture; Christina Ramberg, who drew on pop culture and advertising; and Louise Nevelson, an art-world superstar.

In this beautifully narrated audiobook, Lisa Wolny shares her story of how at age 30, with 2 small children, she suffered a debilitating stroke and was told she couldn't have any more kids. Years later, the unexpected shock of a lifetime came when she had not 1, but 2 surprise babies. Multiple sleepless nights with 2 toddlers in diapers, plus the demands of a busy home with 2 teenagers, created an emotional storm that brought her to her knees. People saw her as an inspiration, but no one realized she was dying inside.

Belonging: A Journey from Rejection to Identity is the powerful true story of Gofaone Pearl Khumoetsile—a woman who turned pain into purpose, rejection into identity, and survival into triumph. Born in Botswana and shaped by hardship, Gofaone’s life took a dramatic turn when she moved to Ireland with little more than faith and determination. With the unwavering support of her mentor, Mrs. Tebogo Mosale Ncube, and her beloved aunt, Lenah Baloi, she overcame daunting challenges—from working low-paying jobs on a visitor’s visa to fighting for the chance to build a better life for her son.

Captain Mona Shindy’s story is one of love, faith, courage, tenacity and, at times, of extreme bias. She takes the listener through her childhood, growing up in Sydney with hardworking immigrant parents who wanted nothing more than for their children to do well in life and be happy. From an early age, Mona travelled the paths less trodden–not only by women, but by women of Muslim faith.

Come along for a ride with Always Eat The Weird Stuff, heavily inked flash fiction about finding yourself, even stuck in transit. From underground raves to solo travels and the eclectic streets and alleys of Melbourne, these tight prose chapters explore themes of risk taking, truth-seeking, love, and the quest for belonging.

An author creates a narrative blend of history, cultural criticism, and memoir in celebration of everyday queer women, based on a lesbian helpline that existed in North London in the nineties. With warmth and humour, Elizabeth Lovatt reimagines the women who called and volunteered for the...

In 1993, Donna Palomba was raped by a masked assailant in her own home. Yet, her story is more than a victim's tale of physical and emotional recovery. It is a story of one woman's hunt for justice while fending off attacks by institutions designed to defend and protect her - the police department, the local government, and a community clinging to an outrageous claim that Donna had invented the crime to cover up a sexual affair.

Argentina's coup d'tat in 1976 led to one of the bloodiest dictatorships in its history - 30,000 people were abducted, tortured, and subsequently "disappeared". And hundreds of babies born to pregnant political prisoners were stolen from their doomed mothers and given to families with military ties or who were collaborators of the regime. "Anala" was one of those children, raised without suspecting that she was adopted.

In Chosen, Not Chased: A Journey Back to Divine Identity, I share my deeply personal story of heartbreak, betrayal, and the moments that tested my worth. Through raw honesty and spiritual insight, I invite you to walk with me through the valleys and into the revelations that rebuilt my identity. This is more than my testimony — it’s a call to every woman to reclaim her dignity, trust God’s timing, and stand in the truth that she is already enough.