Jodie Chapman Libros

'A modern day Atonement meets David Nicholls' - Emma Gannon. Discover the stunning debut about hope, sacrifice, and the ties that forever bind usNick and Anna work the same summer job at their local cinema, but Anna is from a very different world to Nick. She's grown up preparing for the End of Days, in a tightly-controlled existence where Christmas, getting drunk and sex before marriage are all off limits.When Nick comes into her life, Anna falls passionately in love.But on the cusp of adulthood, Anna is afraid to give up everything she's ever believed in, and everyone she's ever loved. She walks away - and Nick doesn't stop her.Years later, a tragedy draws Anna back into Nick's life. But will it bring them together, or drive them further apart?

Isobel and Jen have spent their entire lives following the rules - of their marriages, and their religion. But when Isobel's husband leaves her, and Jen goes through unimaginable trauma, the religion turns its back. Zelda has never done what's expected of her. Living on the outskirts of the community that she, Jen and Isobel were raised in, she's trying to find herself outside of the confines of the world she left behind. As the lives of these women become entangled, they each face an uncertain future. Will they find the courage to move forwards? Or will a lifetime of expectation prove too hard to escape...

Ready to Turn on Your "Goodness Radar"? The world can be a beautiful place where goodness abounds. But sometimes, when we see all the negativity and divisiveness in the news, it's easy to feel discouraged and disheartened, wondering what happened to the caring world we want to be part of. Now more than ever, it's important to look for, find, and celebrate the many examples of good-hearted people expressing kindness...every day, in endless ways. This book includes 365 true stories (from over 275 authors) of people all over the world expressing kindness. These stories will lift your spirits, restore your faith in humanity, and remind you that goodness truly does abound. The real-life examples of goodness described in this book include: - receiving a helping hand from a complete stranger - feeling cared for by family, friends, and neighbors - being truly appreciated by a teacher or co-worker - witnessing a community come together for a worthy cause - seeing a charity make a positive difference in people's lives - and so much more! These stories (one page each for quick inspiration!) were written to encourage you to turn on your "goodness radar" - to inspire you to reflect on the kindness you've experienced in your own life, to be on the lookout for more, and to have faith that goodness truly is alive and well in our world!

Was passiert, wenn die Welt, die du kennst, plötzlich nicht mehr dieselbe ist? – Die emotionale Geschichte dreier mutiger Frauen, die trotz aller Hindernisse einen Neuanfang wagen und sich gegenseitig Halt geben. Die drei ungleichen Frauen Zelda, Isobel und Jennifer haben eines gemeinsam: Sie wurden von der Welt enttäuscht und stellen daraufhin alles infrage. Doch sie sind überzeugt, dass das nicht alles gewesen sein kann und das Leben mehr für sie bereithält. Die selbstlose Isobel fällt aus allen Wolken, als ihr Mann sie plötzlich verlässt. Jennifer tut immer das, was von ihr erwartet wird. Doch ein schlimmer Schicksalsschlag entfremdet sie von ihrer Familie, und sie ist auf sich allein gestellt. Die freche Zelda hat ihren eigenen Kopf, aber niemand ahnt, dass ein Erlebnis aus ihrer Vergangenheit ihr bis heute zu schaffen macht. Die drei Frauen führen völlig unterschiedliche Leben. Doch sie alle eint das religiöse Umfeld: Sie stammen aus einer Glaubensgemeinschaft, deren Regeln sie lange folgten. Als das Schicksal die Wege der drei Frauen kreuzen lässt, beginnen sie, das Altbekannte zu hinterfragen und gemeinsam einen Neuanfang zu wagen … Lesen Sie auch »Eine ganze Liebe lang« von Jodie Chapman.