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Jane Adams

    For nearly three decades, Jane Adams has been a keen observer and insightful reporter on the personal and professional lives of women. As a speaker and social psychologist, she delves into the core issues shaping women's experiences, offering profound psychological insights. Her work explores the resilience, challenges, and evolving roles women navigate, providing readers with a deeper understanding of their complexities. Adams's writings aim to empower and illuminate the multifaceted journeys of women in contemporary society.

    Final Frame
    I'm Still Your Mother
    Seattle Green
    When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us
    Bush Girl
    Don't Scare the Lost Sheep
    • 2024

      The book explores the theme of spiritual awakening and enlightenment, suggesting that moments of clarity and inspiration are manifestations of a higher spirit. Through vivid imagery and thought-provoking narratives, it encourages readers to embrace these experiences as a guiding force in their lives, fostering a deeper connection to themselves and the world around them. The journey depicted invites introspection and a celebration of the transformative power of light and spirit.

      The Adventures of Raisen & Radar
    • 2024

      Set against the backdrop of a gripping British crime scene, this thriller weaves a tale of suspense with unexpected twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats. The narrative unfolds with a fast-paced plot, revealing dark secrets and intricate character dynamics, ensuring a thrilling experience from start to finish.

      THE NAIL an absolutely gripping British crime thriller full of twists
    • 2022

      The narrative explores the profound struggle of a mother facing her darkest moments, grappling with the fear of losing herself and leaving her daughters motherless. It delves into themes of resilience, change, and the deep emotional scars left by loss. The protagonist reflects on her journey through despair, highlighting the urgency for transformation to avoid being consumed by her circumstances. This poignant exploration captures the fight for survival and the bond between a mother and her children amidst overwhelming challenges.

      Surviving to Thriving: A Practical Guide To Help You Go From Barely Living To Living With Joy
    • 2021

      Bush Girl

      A Volunteer in '60s Nigeria

      • 306 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      At 22, Jane Adams embarked on a transformative journey from London to Nigeria during the vibrant 60s, serving with Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO). Her experiences abroad not only shaped her perspective but also marked a significant turning point in her life, highlighting the impact of cultural exchange and personal growth.

      Bush Girl
    • 2010

      Don't Scare the Lost Sheep

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Emphasizing a fresh approach to witnessing, the book offers insights into comfortable methods that yield positive results. Drawing from personal experiences, the author, Andy Adams, shares his journey from non-believer to Christian, highlighting the ineffectiveness of traditional witnessing techniques. He provides practical strategies for engaging in faith conversations, including understanding human behavior, preparing a toolkit, identifying potential "witnessees," and applying effective techniques that foster genuine connections. This guide aims to transform witnessing into a positive and enjoyable experience for Christians.

      Don't Scare the Lost Sheep
    • 2003

      Offers advice on how to stop taking on the responsibility of caring for and fixing a grown child's problems while addressing feelings of guilt and frustration.

      When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us
    • 2001

      Wake Up, Sleeping Beauty

      How to Live Happily Ever After--Starting Right Now

      • 204 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Are you waiting for the right man, the right job, the big break? And meanwhile, have you put all your other dreams and desires on hold? Jane Adams' provocative book asks: How much longer are you willing to wait? And what if Prince Charming never arrives? Will you continue to let life's possibilities pass you by because of outdated, inappropriate messages so deeply embedded in Sleeping Beauty's psyche that you don't even notice them? This book is for you if: You're a single woman who's afraid you'll never get married. Your biological clock is ticking and you worry you'll never have a baby. You're saving Paris for your honeymoon and you're not engaged yet. You believe a man will come along and save you from financial disaster. You think you've let your mother down. In fascinating conversations with single women whose lives are rich with passion, intimacy and challenge, Adams rings a liberating wake-up bell for single women and offers practical, workable solutions that don't depend on changing the world or changing other people. Because it's not about finding a man it's about finding yourself. Right Now!

      Wake Up, Sleeping Beauty
    • 2001

      Seattle Green

      • 308 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.6(23)Add rating

      When the steamer Continental sails into Puget Sound in the spring of 1866, it carries a precious mail-order brides whove pledged their futures to men theyd never met. Among them is Maddy Douglas, a beautiful, headstrong, rebellious fifteen year old determined to leave her painful memories behind and build a family and a fortune in an untamed wilderness. So begins the Blanchard dynasty, and an obsession shared by three generations of Blanchard women an obsession with the Seattle land known as Calebs Bluff that for the next century will divide wife from husband, mother from daughter, and brother from brother.Maddy marries Abel, the Blanchard shes pledged to. But she gives her heart to Caleb, his brother, whose wild romantic soul speaks to her own. Catherine shares her mothers fierce love for the Blanchard land. But to build an empire and safeguard Calebs Bluff, she sacrifices her marriage, denies her true love, and alienates her only daughter.Natalie runs away from Seattle to escape the Blanchards and find her own destiny as a Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist. With it comes a last chance at love. But love is not enough, and destiny awaits her in the place she fled, on the Bluff that calls her home.

      Seattle Green
    • 2001

      I'm Still Your Mother

      How to Get Along with Your Grown-Up Children for the Rest of Your Life

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.7(50)Add rating

      Is there life with your kids once youve raised them? In this groundbreaking book, a best-selling author and psychologist (and the mother of grown children, too) shows you how to keep your family together for a lifetime. Dr. Spock didnt tell you about Postparenthood, but Jane Adams doesin this wise, warm, witty, commonsense guide to creating a close, loving relationship with your grown children.You raised your kids to be independent, strong, and think for themselves. So once theyre grown, why is it so hard to let them do it? Jane Adams interviewed over a hundred mothers and fathers of young adults to learn how theyve created closer, more authentic relationships with their kids than they had with their own parents. She offers practical wisdom about how to keep families together even when distance tugs at the ties that bind. Sensible tips on holding them close to your hearts while getting them out of your house. Good advice about helping them start their careers. And first-hand strategies on getting along with their mates, giving or lending them money, offering or asking advice, being a great grandparent, coming to terms with their lifestyles, and preparing both generations for the future.

      I'm Still Your Mother
    • 1999

      Final Frame

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Jake Bowen is a filmmaker and a killer. The nationwide hunt for him is called Final Frame. D.I. Mike Croft is beginning to focus on Bowen's background just as Bowen begins to focus on Croft, and those closest to him.

      Final Frame