How to Parent Your Teen Without Losing Your Mind: Questions & Answers for Parents from Today's Experts

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Mental Illness, Depression 160 books / 114 members / 84 posts I have this interest in books on mental illness, depression, psychology -- I don't realy know why exactly, I have to search quite a bit to find books on this subject on audible.com, but I have just started a short list -- just wondering if anyone else has this interest and what books you have read or want to read on the topic.

Moms Who Read To Escape Their Weary Lives 732 books / 1168 members / 7358 posts
In order to find out what books the Moms Who Read are discussing, please click on the blue "more" link at the end of the next paragraph.

You may lose a few brain cells when you become a mother, but you still love to read! Whether you're able to fit in one book per year or 100 between changing diapers and/or taxiing kids to sports and activities, this is the place to come to chat about your current books or to get ideas for future reading. So grab a book, settle in, and let off some steam if you need to...we mommies are here to listen!

October Title:
Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin (Nominated by ~*Kim*~)

The discussion began on October 1, but feel free to add to it at any time by searching for the thread using the "Search Discussions" link on the upper right side of the page.

Upcoming titles:
November - The Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent (Nominated by Shan)
December - The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff (Nominated by Julie)

Discussions will begin on the first of each month.

Past titles:
The Bright Side of Disaster by Katherine Center (with author chat)
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
All the Numbers by Judy Merrill Larsen (with author chat)
In the Woods by Tana French
The Other Mother by Gwendolen Gross (with author chat)
People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
These Is My Words by Nancy E. Turner
An Inconvenient Wife by Megan Chance (with author chat)
Love Walked In by Maria de Los Santos
The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes by Diane Chamberlain

If you have anything you'd like to add to these discussions at any time, don't hesitate to pull the book titles up from the "Search Discussions" link on the upper right side of the page and add to the threads!

While we appreciate that many of our members are authors, please do not post book promotions to our group. I will remove them as I do not want anyone to feel pressured to buy anything or be bothered by numerous spams in the discussion list. Thank you for understanding.

Christian Women of Character 99 books / 344 members / 1383 posts My group will be for persons that love God, have gone through some of life's fiery trials and yet continue to hold firm to their Christian Conviction... They themselves are writing and reading about God's faithfulness.

Chronic-Illness Fighters! 38 books / 84 members / 841 posts This group is for people who battle chronic illnesses and their friends and family. It's a place where we can share tips, support each other, ward off depression, and discuss helpful books of course!
Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Lyme Disease and Sarcoidosis are just a few examples. Anyone is welcome to join.

Christian Beliefs 105 books / 125 members / 1225 posts This group is devoted to Bible study, the discussion of issues that we face today as Christians, and the sharing of our personal relationships with God.

We understand that there will be different denominations here, and therefore different opinions.

There will be respect shown to each of us, and there will be no debating as to whether the Bible is right or wrong. God's Holy Word is not meant to be argued over. It is the guide by which we live, and shows us that we should apply God's word to our daily life.

This is a Christian discussion group, and welcomes everyone. But, please, if your intention is to join in our discussions so that you can bash what we believe as Christians, or to argue over the Bible..... then this is not the group for you.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

The Resurrection of Jesus

Luke 24:7

Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.

Theology Forum 80 books / 366 members / 2282 posts Theology, in Christianity, the systematic study of the nature of God and God's relationship with humanity and with the world. Although other religions may be said to have theologies, this is a matter of controversy within, for instance, Judaism, which holds that God is unknowable. This forum will therefore confine itself to Christian theology.
[br/ This forum is NOT used to argue the validity of the Bible and the Christian faith, or to support false doctrines or the theologies of other belief systems. Instead, it's a forum of like-minded believers of Christ to discuss Biblical and Christian Theology in a friendly, non-threatening, environment.

Positive Christian Moms 22 books / 35 members / 136 posts She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue...Her children arise and call her blessed. -Proverbs 31:25-26, 28 I am asking for Christian mothers to join this book group and help foster a positive place for us to meet. My desire is for it to be a place where we can share ideas and books that help us be a positive influence on those around us, especially our children. Nevermind your age or where you are on your spiritual journey with the Lord you are welcome here. Parenting presents it's own special challenges but we can find strength and encouragement from the Word and each other. As she supplies the affection and care that makes a contented home, each mother is strengthening the individuals within her own circle as well as in the nation. -Earl E. Chanley

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