Rachele Salerno Books

A moving and inspiring memoir by Afghanistan's youngest female mayor and human rights campaigner. I am one of the lucky ones, having escaped Afghanistan when the Taliban retook the country. Millions remain under one of the world’s most repressive regimes, where progress for women has been brutally reversed. Every day, I yearn for my motherland and feel a duty to ensure the world knows what is happening to women there. Zarifa Ghafari began her education in secret at age three when the Taliban banned girls from schools, and she was seven when American airstrikes began. At twenty-six, she became the only female mayor in Maidan Wardak, Kabul. Facing an extremist mob that barred her from her office, she endured six assassination attempts and the murder of her father. Despite these threats, she fought against corruption, promoted peace, and uplifted women. After the Taliban took Kabul in 2021, she fled on one of the last flights out, finding refuge in Germany. This memoir offers a unique perspective on Afghanistan's last two decades, detailing her work, the women she continues to support under Taliban rule, and her vision for grassroots activism to change lives everywhere. Written with honesty, pain, and hope, it is a testament to resilience and courage.

Due pioniere dell’imprenditoria femminile in una saga che conquisterà le lettrici in cerca di storie di coraggio e indipendenza. Berlino, 1926. Sophia, ventenne, affronta una vita disastrosa: il suo primo amore è finito male, suo padre l’ha allontanata e non può più studiare chimica. L’unica a sostenerla è l’amica Henny, ballerina di cabaret, e così decide di seguirla a Parigi per ricominciare. Qui, si imbatte nel salone di bellezza di Helena Rubinstein, un’imprenditrice di successo nel mondo del make-up. Colpita dall’idea di creare una crema straordinaria per impressionare Helena, Sophia riesce a ottenere un lavoro, ma a un costo: non potrà sposarsi per dieci anni, poiché il matrimonio limita l’autonomia di una donna. Helena coinvolge Sophia in un ambizioso progetto per lanciare una nuova linea di cosmetici per donne mature, sfidando la rivale Elizabeth Arden. Tuttavia, New York si rivela piena di tentazioni e Sophia, che pensava di aver chiuso con gli uomini, si trova a lavorare con il magnetico designer Darren O’Connor, che mette in discussione il patto di fedeltà con Helena.

La fonte d'ispirazione per una vita consapevole e appagante. La saggezza orientale è una risorsa inesauribile che offre profonde intuizioni su questioni esistenziali e pratiche quotidiane. Essa fornisce ispirazione e orientamento in un mondo occidentale caratterizzato da razionalismo, mentalità orientata ai risultati e frenesia. Che si tratti del desiderio di rilassamento e equilibrio interiore, della ricerca di significato nella vita o di temi esistenziali come amore, amicizia, perdita e morte, nei classici come Buddha, Confucio, Laozi e in insegnamenti moderni come quelli di Drukpa Rinpoche, Thich Nhat Hanh o del Dalai Lama si trovano pensieri fondamentali e universali. Bettina Lemke offre un accesso semplice alle idee orientali e propone una ricchezza di spiegazioni ispiratrici e consigli pratici per la vita quotidiana.

Camminare con forza nella vita nonostante la sensibilità è il desiderio di molte persone altamente sensibili, che spesso percepiscono questa caratteristica come un peso. Il testo esplora come ridurre la frustrazione e trasformare la vita sensibile in un piacere. Circa il 20% della popolazione ha una maggiore capacità di percezione, elaborando stimoli e informazioni in modo più intenso e profondo. Con la società sempre più orientata alle prestazioni, il tema della sensibilità elevata diventa cruciale. Qual è la verità dietro questo fenomeno? Cosa significa essere particolarmente sensibili? Quali sono i punti di forza di queste persone e come percepiscono il mondo? L'autrice, Kathrin Sohst, è altamente sensibile e offre una prospettiva basata sulla sua esperienza personale, piuttosto che su un'analisi psicologica. Come scrittrice e fotografa freelance, ha trovato il suo modo di vivere e lavorare. Incoraggia i lettori a vedere l'alta sensibilità come un'opportunità, invitandoli a riconoscerla, accettarla e valorizzare i propri punti di forza. Con strategie pratiche e storie di vita di persone sensibili, il libro si propone come una guida ispiratrice per chi vive con questa delicatezza.

Berlín 1919 . Na konci války mladou zdravotní sestru Hannu těžce poznamenala ztráta milovaného snoubence. Jen přechod do nově budované nemocnice Waldfriede ji dokázal vytrhnout ze začarovaného kruhu zoufalství, protože si nepřála nic jiného než pomáhat trpícím a nemocným. A povzbuzována důvěrou sympatického vedoucího kliniky doktora Conradiho tuto zkoušku zvládla. Ale v okamžiku, kdy se už ve Waldfriede cítila jako doma, si ji znovu našla minulost...

Donâe(tm)t trust this book. Donâe(tm)t trust this story. Donâe(tm)t trust yourself. âe~Sarah Pinborough is about to become your new obsessionâe(tm) Harlan Coben David and Adele seem like the ideal pair. He's a successful psychiatrist, she is his picture-perfect wife who adores him. But why is he so controlling? And why is she keeping things hidden? As Louise, David's new secretary, is drawn into their world, she uncovers more puzzling questions than answers. The only thing that is crystal clear is that something in this marriage is very, very wrong. But Louise can't guess how wrong âe" and how far someone might go to protect their marriage's secrets. âe~The most unsettling thriller of the yearâe¦ Read it now before someone spoils the end for youâe(tm) John Connolly

Set against a backdrop of rapid change, this narrative explores the lives of characters navigating a world filled with unexpected challenges and opportunities. The plot intricately weaves together themes of resilience, identity, and the impact of technology on human connections. Through a series of interconnected stories, readers are introduced to diverse perspectives that reflect contemporary issues, making it a thought-provoking read. The author's engaging style brings depth to the characters and their experiences, inviting reflection on the modern condition.

Beside Myself is the story of twin sisters, a childhood game with devastating consequences and the slippery nature of identity Helen and Ellie are identical twins – like two peas in a pod, everyone says. The girls know this isn’t true, though: Helen is the leader and Ellie the follower. Until they decide to swap places: just for fun, and just for one day. But Ellie refuses to swap back... And so begins a nightmare from which Helen cannot wake up. Her toys, her clothes, her friends, her glowing record at school, the favour of her mother and the future she had dreamed of are all gone to a sister who blossoms in the approval that used to belong to Helen. And as the years pass, she loses not only her memory of that day but also herself – until eventually only ‘Smudge’ is left. Twenty-five years later, Smudge receives a call from out of the blue. It threatens to pull her back into her sister’s dangerous orbit, but if this is her only chance to face the past, how can she resist? Beside Myself is a compulsive and darkly brilliant psychological drama about family and identity – what makes us who we are and how very fragile it can be.

Find Me by Carol OConnell . Penguin Group (USA) Inc.,2007

Vivid, extremely tense, and unnervingly unputdownable, this powerful read captures the essence of suspense. On the isolated Scottish island of Eris, cut off from the mainland for twelve hours each day, the only house once belonged to Vanessa, whose unfaithful husband vanished two decades ago. Now deceased, Vanessa's friend Grace has taken residence, content in her solitude while guarding the island's secrets. However, in London, a stranger uncovers a human bone, threatening Grace's cherished isolation. How will she react? Can she be trusted? The buried secrets of Eris Island are poised to resurface, making solitude a dangerous state. Readers are captivated by this gripping tale, with many expressing a desire to reread it immediately due to its creepy and unsettling nature. Praise pours in, highlighting the immersive storytelling and chilling conclusion, solidifying it as a must-read. Critics describe it as an insidious thriller and a masterpiece, affirming that it’s extremely hard to put down. With accolades from renowned authors, this novel promises an unforgettable experience that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

'How can you say things like this? How can you be so blind?' Since they were kids, Edie, Jake and Ryan have been the closest of friends. It's been the three of them against the world. Edie thought the bonds between them were unbreakable. So when Jake is brutally murdered and Ryan accused of the crime, her world is shattered. Edie is alone for the first time in years, living in the remote house that she and Jake shared. She is grief-stricken and afraid - with good reason. Because someone is watching. Someone has been waiting for this moment. Now that Edie is alone, the past she tried so hard to leave behind is about to catch up with her... Praise for Paula Hawkins: 'Twists and turns galore . . . Paula Hawkins is a genius.' Lisa Jewell 'Gripping and intriguing.' S J Watson 'Utterly compelling.' Daily Mail