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Introverted mothers face unique challenges. Jamie C. Martin lifts the false burdens and negative stereotypes off your shoulders, letting you know you're not alone. Martin shares vulnerable stories from her own life as well as thoughts from other kindred-spirit moms. Her practical suggestions and creative inspiration, combined with quotes and insights from four well-known introverted writers, point you back toward hope, laughter, and quiet joy.

"Introverted, daydream-prone Zoe is afraid her real life will never be as exciting as her imaginary one"--

Set at a boys' boarding school in New England during the early years of World War II, A Separate Peace is a harrowing and luminous parable of the dark side of adolescence. Gene is a lonely, introverted intellectual. Phineas is a handsome, taunting, daredevil athlete. What happens between the two friends one summer, like the war itself, banishes the innocence of these boys and their world. A bestseller for more than thirty years, A Separate Peace is...

"Known for her humor and genuine Southern voice, Susannah B. Lewis brings readers the heartwarming story of two sisters learning to love who they are and face the world-alongside their charming, wise grandmother"-- Twins Della and Darby Redd may be identical in appearance, but they couldn't be more different. Della is outspoken, obsessed with purple, and desperate to be accepted by her peers. Darby is introverted, creative, and sees no need to speak...

"A winsome middle-grade novel about a creative young girl who believes her new neighbor is Hans Christian Anderson."--

Bailey is a baker, Rosemary is a musician. What happens when these two girls cross paths? Bailey Arnold is an introverted baker who would like nothing more than to save her bakery, Sweet Treats. Rosemary Williams is an up-and-coming violinist who wants to play at the same venue where her parents met and become a world-famous violinist like her mother. When these two individuals meet, they come up with a plan to help each other achieve their goals,...

With three hit shows on television and three children at home, Shonda Rhimes had lots of good reasons to say NO when an unexpected invitation arrived. Hollywood party? No. Speaking engagement? No. Media appearances? No. And there was the side-benefit of saying No for an introvert like Shonda: nothing new to fear. Then Shonda's sister laid down a challenge: just for one year, try to say YES to the unexpected invitations that come your way. Shonda reluctantly...

In this fast-paced, character-driven romantic suspense, introvert, Special Agent Francesca, moves to Las Vegas to escape her powerful, domineering mother. On arrival, multiple obstacles challenge her. She needs to approach a father she's never met, a man who doesn't even know she exists. Then she must play the role of a loving finacee with a stranger. One who makes her question every unexpected emotion he provokes. Craving the chance for real undercover...

Two lives separated by millennia but nevertheless linked irrevocably. What possible link could Mark Hayek, an introverted twenty-first century research scientist, have to Raven, a young healer who lived during the late Paleolithic period? When captured, Raven finds herself a second mate to the loathsome mate of her sister, but manages to break free with the help of a fellow tribesman. Meanwhile, in present day, Mark leaves home to retrieve the ashes...

"Momo Gardner is the kind of friend who's always ready to lend a helping hand. She's introverted, sensitive, and maybe a little too trusting, but she likes to believe the best in people. PG, on the other hand, is a bit of a lone wolf, despite her reputation for being a flirt and a player. Underneath all that cool mystery, she's actually quick to smile, and when she falls for someone, she falls hard. An unexpected meet-cute brings the two together,...