Most Popular Books by Sue Miller

A reissue of the powerful and troubling debut sensation - which spent over six months at top of the New York Times bestseller list on its original publication thirty years ago Recently divorced, Anna Dunlap has two passionate attachments: her daughter, four-year-old Molly, and her lover, Leo, the man who makes her feel beautiful - and sexual - for the first time. Swept away by happiness and passion, Anna feels she has everything she''s ever wanted. Then come the shocking charges that would threaten her new love, her new family - that force her to prove she is a good mother.

''Wonderful - rich, intelligent and moving'' Los Angeles Times ''Miller depicts her characters with grace an elegance'' New York Times Book Review ''Intelligent, moving ... overflowing with ideas, insights, and fine-tuned emotions'' Kirkus Reviews At the age of seventy-two, Lily became a national celebrity. Her memoir about the breakup of her marriage garnered critical acclaim and won the hearts of millions. But her new-found fame was not well received by her son Alan and daughter Clary, both profoundly disturbed by Lily''s intimate revelations about her married life. Ten years on, their resentment is still raw, and when Lily, now ill and frail, comes to live with Alan, the bitter legacy of their very different memories threatens to upset the precarious balance of their lives ... What readers are saying about The Distinguished Guest: ''Complex and challenging, tender and sweet'' ''Immensely readable, sensitive, yet honest'' ''Those who adore nuanced dialogue and story development will find this a subtle treat'' ''Outstanding!'' ''Sue Miller is a brilliant writer'' ''Amazing. Just amazing'' ''A beautifully drawn study of a family'' ''Sue Miller''s characters always snap to life, walk off her pages, and remain with you long after the last page''

''Wonderful - rich, intelligent and moving'' Los Angeles Times ''Utterly gripping'' Marie Claire One minute John is the cornerstone of Eva''s world; a rock to his two teenage stepdaughters and his own son Theo. The next he is tossed through the air in a traffic accident, and snapped like a twig. His sudden death changes everything. Eva struggles with the terror and desolation of loneliness, and finds herself drawn back to her untrustworthy ex-husband; Emily, the eldest daughter, grapples with her new-found independence and responsibility. Little Theo can only begin to fathom the permanence of his father''s death. But for Daisy, John''s absence opens up a whole world of confusion just at the onset of adolescence and blossoming sexuality. And in steps a man only too willing to take advantage ... What readers are saying about Lost in the Forest: ''Another can''t-put-it-down novel by Sue Miller'' ''Dark, disturbing and decadent!!!'' ''Brilliant ... readable and delightful'' ''A wonderful book, by an author who is at the peak of her talent'' ''Time after time, Sue Miller has proven herself a master storyteller'' ''Haunting and beautifully written'' ''Breathtaking in its accuracy''

Even if you''re a good volunteer, you still stand a chance of being a little too normal. When it comes to that certain something in volunteers, we''re looking for something a little more extraordinary, something a step above. Something not normal. In Not Normal: Seven Quirks of Incredible Volunteers, Sue Miller and Adam Duckworth talk about ways you can make the most of your volunteering:- Why not normal volunteers are more like owners than renters- Why not normal volunteers are more about "we" than "me"- Why not normal volunteers are always looking for a way out Are you tired of working so hard to be just like everyone else? Find your own volunteering voice, and be not normal in your own unique way. Authors Sue Miller and Adam Duckworth are definitely not normal. Ask anyone who knows them (and a lot of people who don''t). But they''re still willing to give you some ideas about being the best possible volunteer in your church and your community. Not Normal: Seven Quirks of Incredible Volunteers is the companion volume to Leading Not Normal Volunteers, written especially for leaders. See more resources like these at OrangeBooks.com and ThinkOrange.com.

Experience the Amish-Country Cookbooks for a smaller price with the Amish-country Cookbook Recipe Samplers. Choose from six flip-top recipe samplers, each featuring 56 recipes from the main volumes. Compact and versatile. Use them for party favors, impulse gifts, and stocking suffers, or to supplement your country decor.

Experience the Amish-Country Cookbooks for a smaller price with the Amish-country Cookbook Recipe Samplers. Choose from six flip-top recipe samplers, each featuring 56 recipes from the main volumes. Compact and versatile. Use them for party favors, impulse gifts, and stocking suffers, or to supplement your country decor.

How would you like to start your day with love and warmth? Gratitude is the appreciation for moments in life. More than a feeling, it is a choice to be thankful for the blessings we have received. This black writing gratitude notebook encourages taking a moment in your day to be grateful and write something you are thankful for. Each day, write down one to three things that you are grateful for in this journal and turn your ordinary moments into blessings. How you feel throughout your day, week, month or years most likely has less to do with the events that occur than your own attitude and perspective. Cultivating an attitude of gratitude yields many benefits: physical, psychological, social and spiritual. This gratitude journal is designed as a special and personal gift that can only be given from the heart. Do it daily and make it a habit to focus on the blessings you have been given! Give yourself or another, the gift of a path to greater connection with yourself, family and friends, the world at large. Embrace the practice of gratitude-the virtue that will help you to heal from the inside out, and to live your best life. Many people live mediocre lives because they are overwhelmed by life''s unending demands. They live busy lives, but see no fruit from it. I''ve created a simple and effective framework that helps them to take charge of their mornings and own their day, so that they can decide their own destiny and live healthy productive lives. Embrace a little more gratitude into your life. Start now! Many say the practice of gratitude increases happiness, encourages greater joy, love, peace, and optimism into our lives. The use of this gratitude journal will help you improve your health and wellbeing, enhance your relationships, and improve sleeping habits. Grab a copy for a friend and share the journey together!

En un instant tout bascule : John, pierre angulaire du monde d''Eva, pilier pour ses deux belles-filles adolescentes et pour son fils Theo, est renversé par une voiture. Sa mort brutale bouleverse tout. Eva, confrontée à sa solitude, se rapproche de Mark, son premier époux, pourtant indigne de confiance. Emily, leur fille aînée, tente d''assumer à la fois ses nouvelles responsabilités et son indépendance. Le petit Theo commence à peine à prendre conscience de la mort de son père. Quant à Daisy, la soeur cadette d''Emily, la disparition de John la plonge dans la confusion. A l''entrée de l''adolescence, à l''âge où la sexualité s''éveille, elle se retrouve perdue, face aux difficultés de la vie, à l''impuissance de l''amour parental, incapable de la protéger et de la réconforter. C''est alors qu''un homme entre en scène, prêt à profiter d''elle...

"When the Paper Moon girls attend a weekend women''s conference, the last thing on their agenda is murder. However, it isn''t long before the Bible Study Buddies are drawn into another investigation"--Back cover.

Een jonge vrouw raakt, na haar echtscheiding, door een vrije levensstijl de voogdij over haar kind kwijt.

The Paper Moon Girls were looking forward to a relaxing summer and a visit from Claudia, a friend from Maryland, but when they take on a murder investigation, it is anything but relaxing.

Based on a ten month participant observation field study, the organization, participants, transactions, and negotiations of a retail cocaine network were examined. Forty-two transactions were observed, with additional information regarding the negotiations of a deal being supplied by the clients of the organization.

Abstract.

The Paper Moon Girls find themselves wondering how can a sing-along at a nursing home combined with a Bible study group end up in a mystery.