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Lawrence Perelman, an eighteen-year-old aspiring pianist and son of Soviet Jewish immigrants, wrote a letter to William F. Buckley, Jr., the conservative icon, in 1994. A remarkable cross-generational friendship was sparked by Buckley's response. During their friendship Perelman would go on to learn of the timeless elements of Buckley's character and the central role of classical music in Buckley's American vision.

Patricia brings the latest scientific research to life with engaging stories about real people who illustrate that the road to success is paved with relationships that are built with authenticity and trust. She offers new ways of resolving age-old relationship issues with curiosity, humility, and greater self-awareness, and explains how to bridge compatibility gaps and navigate the space between others actions and your response.

Pat Conroy was America's poet laureate of family dysfunction. A larger-than-life character and the author of such classics as The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini, Conroy was remembered by everybody for his energy, his exuberance, and his self-lacerating humor. Michael Mewshaw's The Lost Prince is an intimate memoir of his friendship with Pat Conroy, one that involves their families and those days in Rome when they were both young - when Conroy went from being a popular regional writer to an internationally best-selling author.

Grey’s Anatomy meets One L in this psychiatrist’s charming and poignant memoir about his residency at Harvard. Adam Stern was a student at a state medical school before being selected to train as a psychiatry resident at one of the most prestigious programs in the country. His new and...

Happier Together is an exploration of the transformative power of authentic human connection and the detrimental effects of loneliness. Happier Together celebrates the value of friendships at every stage of life and their role in creating a strong foundation for health, happiness, and longevity. Essential for anyone looking to overcome loneliness, Happier Together details the how, when and where to find friends, start new relationships and nurture existing connections.

From the bestselling author of Mayflies and Caledonian Road, a heart-enriching celebration of what makes us great: our friends. If we are lucky in our lives, our friendships will be rich and varied. They will be shared with those with two legs, with four legs, with whiskers or clean faces; they...

What if the antidote to our loneliness isn't found in another program or platform, but in something as simple and sacred as a table? We live in an age of distraction and disconnection. Many of us scroll endlessly, perform constantly, and ache quietly for real community. We're desperate for the...

Kämpfst du manchmal mit diesen kleinen, lästigen Momenten, in denen dir ein Name nicht einfällt oder du den Schlüssel schon wieder verlegt hast? Sehnst du dich danach, deinen Geist auch jenseits der 60, 70 oder 80 aktiv, wach und lebendig zu halten, voller Selbstvertrauen und Lebensfreude? Dann hältst du den Schlüssel zu deiner geistigen Verjüngungskur bereits in den Händen! Vielleicht hast du schon gehört – oder sogar selbst gedacht – dass das Gedächtnis im Alter unweigerlich nachlässt und man dagegen nichts tun kann.

Kommt Ihnen öfter der Gedanke, dass Sie innerhalb einer Beziehung nicht auf Augenhöhe sind? Ob Eltern, Ehepartner oder Kind, ein Leben ohne diesen Beziehungspartner können Sie sich unmöglich vorstellen? Zweifel, Ängste und Unsicherheiten prägen den Alltag in dieser Verbindung? Dann sollten Sie sich unbedingt mit dem Thema der „emotionalen Abhängigkeit" auseinandersetzen, und dieser Ratgeber macht Ihnen den Schritt leicht!

International friendship expert, coach, sociologist and author Dr. Jan Yager has created a unique book that can help anyone who is dealing with a friendship challenge or even if someone wants suggestions for finding a new friend, or improving the friends they have. This new book could be used alongside Dr. Yager's book, When Friendship Hurts, published in the U.S. and Canada by Simon & Schuster, and around the world by Hannacroix Creek Books, Inc., or it could be a standalone workbook.

Adults with Asperger's syndrome and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may find social engagement to be extremely stressful, but "Overcome Shyness and Anxiety" provides a glimmer of hope. Recognizing the particular obstacles that people with Asperger's Syndrome and ASD must overcome, Dr. Jordan provides specific techniques. To assist listeners in using these tactics in their everyday lives, "Overcome Shyness and Anxiety" includes practice scenarios, anecdotes, and real-world examples in addition to these ideas.

The first survival guide for bridesmaids to protect their sanity and their wallets—and a call to reimagine the role. If you’re holding this book, chances are you’ve been a bridesmaid, and you’re gearing up for another battle but this time with more clarity and boundaries. Maybe it’s...

Fühlst du dich manchmal, als würdest du unter einer unsichtbaren Last ächzen? Dein Zuhause ist voll, dein Kopf überfüllt, dein Kalender quillt über? Stell dir vor, wie befreiend es wäre, all diesen Ballast loszulassen und Platz für das zu schaffen, was dir wirklich wichtig ist. Dein Leben ohne Ballast ist mehr als ein Aufräum-Guide. Dieses Buch zeigt dir, wie du physischen, digitalen, finanziellen, mentalen und emotionalen Ballast erkennst und Schritt für Schritt loslässt. Es ist dein Fahrplan zu mehr Energie, Klarheit und innerer Ruhe.

Unfortunately, while most of us have been taught we should forgive, we've never been shown how or why to forgive. In this revised and updated edition of Forgive to Live, Dr. Dick Tibbits demonstrates that understanding and practicing forgiveness can literally save your life!

Are you tired of second-guessing his every text and move? Say goodbye to confusion and hello to confidence with Cracking the Bro Code, your secret weapon for decoding mixed signals fast.

Situata nel cuore del sud-est asiatico, la Tailandia tesse senza sforzo un arazzo in cui si intrecciano tradizioni, modernità e bellezze naturali. Avendo esplorato le sue strade vivaci, gustato la sua deliziosa cucina e assorbito il calore della sua gente, ti invito ad intraprendere un viaggio nel Regno di Tailandia. In 'Tailandia: Alla scoperta dei Segreti della Terra dei Sorrisi”,ti guiderò alla scoperta di gemme nascoste e dei sentieri già battuti, offrendo spunti che solo una conoscenza approfondita del luogo può dare.

Fühlst du dich oft ausgelaugt, frustriert oder überfordert im Umgang mit Menschen, die dir das Leben schwer machen?„Souverän mit schwierigen Menschen“ ist dein praktischer Begleiter für mehr innere Stärke und klare Grenzen. Lerne, Manipulation zu erkennen, dich vor emotionaler Ausbeutung zu schützen und in jeder Situation gelassen zu bleiben – egal, wem du begegnest. Mira Hoffmann zeigt dir in einfachen Schritten, wie du typische Verhaltensmuster schwieriger Menschen erkennst, souverän darauf reagierst und gesunde Grenzen setzt.

We know that social connection enriches our lives—so why do we hesitate to connect? “A Little More Social explores the power and promise of the human connections that most of us never make—but could make so easily if we just opened our eyes. This is the eye-opener. Insightful, engaging...

“In a time of increasing loneliness, this book provides a steady guide, teaching us how to foster closeness, show up intentionally, and genuinely care for the people in our lives."—Nedra Glover Tawwab, author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace From New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Elle...

A moving and provocative exploration of male friendship and loneliness by New York Times bestselling author, filmmaker, and actor Andrew McCarthy as he crisscrosses country in an effort to reconnect with friends from the past. “You don’t really have any friends, do you, Dad?” An innocent...