Self Identity

What does it mean to be Asian American? How does our racialization in the United States shape our lives and our worldviews? With candor and care, Ellie Yang Camp, a Taiwanese American educator, offers a set of ideas and frameworks to guide us toward a more nuanced understanding of these questions. Drawing on her experiences and observations from history, conversations with Asian American peers, and lessons derived from other people of color, Camp unpacks the confusing dynamics that underlie anti-Asian stigmas and stereotypes in the US.

A romance novel set in Haverly, a suburban town in the United States, during the mid-20th century. Step into the world of "Song of Two Worlds," where love dances on the edges of societal expectations and personal desires. In the quaint town of Haverly, Elizabeth Nola, a vibrant young soprano, finds herself at a crossroads, her heart pulled between two compelling suitors amid the whispers of a community steeped in tradition. Join her journey as she navigates the trials of love, loss, and the search for identity in a time when the heart often battles against the weight of societal pressures. ...

Is it true that gays are born that way and cannot change? Having grown up gay and redirected his life, Tom knows it is not. His story defines clearly and convincingly how others can chart their new course as well. Written from personal, academic, secular, and spiritual perspectives, this audiobook is a message of hope. It describes ways in which those homosexuals who wish to do so can realize a new way of being, moving way beyond gay. It clarifies how a homosexual identity can evolve and the real motive behind the sexual desires.

“You can’t achieve in faith”—someone who had no idea how much that statement would shake me. My entire life, I’ve craved this need to “matter,” and believed I had to accomplish my way there. This led to years of striving in sports, relationships, body image, money, people pleasing, and career obsession, all with the intent of “earning my way to mattering.” A few months ago, everything I used as a means to validate my existence was stripped of me—layoffs at my corporate company, a ringless finger as I watched all my friends get engaged, a business scam that left me a ...

"Deconstruction of Identity" is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex and ever-shifting nature of the self, as seen through the lens of Jacques Derrida's revolutionary philosophy. This book challenges the traditional notion of identity as a fixed, stable entity, instead proposing a more fluid and dynamic understanding of who we are and how we relate to others. Drawing on Derrida's concept of deconstruction, the author examines how language, social forces, and encounters with difference shape our sense of self, and how embracing the fluidity of identity can lead to greater ...

How can you find you reconcile your faith and your child’s identity? We are no longer losing our children to the LGBTQ community but parents who once claimed to be Christ followers are beginning to compromise the Word of God and fall away from their faith on a daily basis. Having a daughter who embraced an LGBTQ identity in 2011, I am all too familiar with the struggle of walking in the tension of grace and truth. As a parent, you want nothing more than to stay connected and close to your child. But as followers of Jesus Christ, our call to be ministers of reconciliation must remain at ...

What if your biggest limitations weren’t real—just deeply rehearsed beliefs❓ Can you really change your life by rewiring your thinking… in just 10 minutes a day❓ And what if your true potential has been waiting all along, buried beneath someone else’s version of you❓ You’re not broken. You’re not lazy. You don’t lack motivation, intelligence, or discipline. You’ve just been conditioned by beliefs that were never truly yours. In this powerful and practical guide, you’ll discover how to break free from mental patterns that quietly sabotage your success, using science-...

Dear Diary, It Got Weird Again The Works of Mr. Joe This isn’t a diary. It’s a legacy stitched from the strange, the sincere, and the sentences that refused to stay quiet. Inside are fragments that became foundations—moments of insight, humor, heartbreak, and clarity gathered over years and held together by a single thread: the need to make meaning in a world that doesn’t always offer it freely. This collection speaks to those who feel everything a little too deeply, think a little too sideways, and laugh in the middle of their most serious questions. It’s for anyone who’s ever ...

In a world obsessed with likes and filters, Marie’s story is a wake-up call. In a world where likes equate to love and followers that define self-worth, twelve-year-old Marie uncovers the harsh reality behind social media's perfectly curated facade. What begins as an innocent snapshot of her dog spirals into a whirlwind of digital obsession. Chasing online validation, Marie morphs from a bright, ambitious preteen into a shadow of her former self, her world reduced to the glow of a smartphone screen. Each post holds the promise of acceptance but delivers only the hollow echo of ...

Spoiler alert: To avoid mind-altering information below, read the novel, The Difference, first! Twelve years after anxiety-prone Rachel Granza achieved her genealogy journey, emptiness creeps back into her otherwise perfect life, married to Brian in the ‘burbs with a booming psychotherapy practice. She finally has a clue about her mental health and knows her old coping methods jeopardize relationships and beyond. No thanks. But what would return her peace? A new ancestry mission? Yes, that’s it! Deciding she still needs answers to lingering questions about her Italian family history, ...

This book is a curated collection of inspired insights on A Course in Miracles, written by Paul West. It represents a portion of his profound sharing of over 2 million words, created over more than 20 years of ACIM study and practice. Paul has gifted the ACIM community with a treasure-trove of insightful writings, teachings and deep study of the course. Originally written as blog posts and articles, these works are given with a more casual, conversational, and yet sincere tone. This edition focuses on the topic of The Ego, how the ego functions, the egos sense of identity, what it is and ...

The novel opens with Remington Sawyer meeting Cade Forbes and the group of men for the first time at a private party. He travels with them to learn who they are. He finds out that the men are more than nightclub owners. They are more than Doms & Submissives. They are friends. They are husbands and parents. Remi discovers identity is more than one aspect of a person's life, and sometimes other people get it all wrong. More importantly, the men help him to realize who he is and they give him a place to belong. They are the best of friends. They're all the family they have left. When an ...

Your sense of self determines your destiny (how much money you earn, who you marry and hang out with, what you try, and what you succeed or fail at) more than any other factor. Find Your Depth in a Shallow World walks you through the Ten Layers of Identity in order to both make you more aware of who you are, and help you design and become whoever you would like to be, which you'll find much easier than you expected once you know how. It both informs and transforms.

Immerse yourself and unveil the "Transformation of Damaged Hearts" that are sealed with an " I Do". Step into a world of Enemies to Lovers, Instalove & Second Chance Love. Forget Me Not Cowboy Enemies to Lovers, Small Town, Mistaken Identity, Amnesia, Romance I am a Cowboy with a broken heart until Darla enters my life. We Start as enemies and end as lovers until the tragic day I am trampled by a Black Stallion. I am left with no memory of the woman who mended my broken heart. Yet as strangers, our attraction for one another is stronger than ever. But can our love survive the magnitude of ...

Like many of us, Jeffrey Marsh was conditioned to have an outward focus—to give to others, to be a good listener, and to be the one who gave the best advice. In Marsh’s case, it was a method of survival. Growing up genderfluid in an unaccepting family, Marsh did everything they could to meet the needs of others and not have needs of their own. And ultimately, this meant Marsh put themself in the backseat of their own life. In this heartfelt and sincere book, Marsh shares their story and the lessons they learned on the path back to themselves.

In this stunningly illustrated essay collection inspired by the popular podcast Life, I Swear, prominent Black women reflect on self-love and healing, sharing stories of the trials and tribulations they’ve faced and what has helped them confront pain, heal wounds, and find connection.

What if you could start again with a clean slate? Would you discover the person you’re meant to be, or merely lose the one you are? In Tales of the Tabula Rasa, Joseph Crown introduces readers to two seekers on the ultimate journey of self-discovery. In a world where technology and psychology blend to rewrite the past and embrace uncharted futures, these individuals confront the most elusive mysteries of identity, purpose, and human connection. Sam, adrift in life, stumbles upon a rare opportunity to erase the burdens of his past and live anew—if only temporarily. Guided by a mysterious...

You know who you are, right? Of course you do, you’re you! But what if who you think you are is actually holding you back, closing off exciting opportunities that are right in front of you, and preventing you from achieving your best potential? This book explores the concept of self-narrative, or the stories that we tell ourselves about who we are and our place in the world. In this book, I explore how understanding our own self-narratives and challenging them can enable you to change how you think about yourself and open up those opportunities that you could be missing. Using examples ...

Step into a journey of self-discovery and transformation with "Navigating the Self," the essential guide for those on the brink of adulthood. This immersive eBook offers a deeply reflective and practical roadmap for teenagers and young adults striving to forge their identities in a world awash with challenges and opportunities. Embark on a voyage through the teenage psyche in Chapter 1, delving into the mysteries of adolescent transition and the biological underpinnings of behavior. Witness the powerful influence of peers and social media as "The Mirror of Society" illustrates the complex ...

Are you ready to embrace the identity God has designed for you and step boldly into your destiny? I Am Very Good unveils the profound truth of your divine origin, rooted in Genesis 1:26-31, and challenges you to reclaim the fullness of who God says you are. In a world that often distorts your worth, this book offers a clear path to rediscovering the masterpiece God created in you—a reflection of His image, blessed with purpose, authority, and a destiny meant for greatness. From the moment God declared humanity as “very good,” His original design for your life was set in motion—one ...