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Stephanie Anderson

    Stephanie Anderson's writing often delves into rural life, agriculture, food, the environment, personal relationships, and animals. Her essays and short stories have been featured in numerous literary journals, and her debut nonfiction work, One Size Fits None, was published in 2019. She draws inspiration from her experiences in humanitarian work in developing countries and her upbringing on a South Dakota ranch. Her prose explores the deep connections between human experience, the natural world, and societal structures.

    Pelletier
    Bearings
    From the Ground Up
    Alopecia, It's a Thing! Breaking Through the B.S. (Belief Systems)
    • Most people aren't concerned about hair loss unless it affects them or someone they care about. However... alopecia, it's a thing and it affects many women in epidemic numbers. When it comes to the sensitive, unsettling, and often devastating topic that is hair loss, many clients are experiencing plummeting self-esteem levels. Breaking through the negative B.S. with compassion, this book gives women hope and much-needed help in the struggle against this little-discussed - but the very real epidemic of hair loss and its emotional aspects which includes low self-esteem. Is self-esteem just a "belief system"? YES! It undoubtedly is! What you think and ultimately feel about yourself constitutes your self-esteem, which is when you think of it, a set of beliefs. It becomes a system of belief or "belief system" when it helps you interpret your everyday reality. What you hold true about what is, or should be, what's right or what's wrong, true and false. No one living with Alopecia should ever feel alone, isolated, or like they're the only one experiencing it. Alopecia is an undeniable game changer and no respecter of person, age, or sex...you get it, Alopecia, it's a thing!

      Alopecia, It's a Thing! Breaking Through the B.S. (Belief Systems)
    • From the Ground Up

      The Women Revolutionizing Regenerative Agriculture

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Focusing on the transformative impact of women in the food industry, this book highlights the efforts of female farmers, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are reshaping America's food system. It emphasizes their commitment to regenerative agriculture and social responsibility in response to the failures of industrialized food production. As climate change poses increasing challenges, these remarkable women represent a hopeful movement towards sustainability and healthier food practices, showcasing their vital role in fostering change.

      From the Ground Up
    • Bearings

      • 80 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Exploring the complexities of human emotions, the narrative delves into themes of love, fear, and anger, intertwining personal struggles with broader societal issues. The characters navigate their relationships amidst turmoil, revealing the profound impact of their experiences on their identities. Through vivid storytelling, the book challenges readers to confront their own feelings and the dualities of affection and conflict, ultimately offering a poignant reflection on the human condition.

      Bearings
    • Pelletier

      The Forgotten Castaway of Cape York

      • 380 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      The story follows Narcisse Pelletier, a French cabin boy who survives a shipwreck in 1858 and embarks on a challenging journey across the Coral Sea. Rescued by an Aboriginal family, he integrates into the Uutaalnganu society, experiencing a profound cultural transformation over the course of seventeen years. This narrative explores themes of survival, adaptation, and the complexities of identity in a foreign land.

      Pelletier