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A surprising, groundbreaking, and fiercely entertaining medical history that is both a collective narrative of women’s bodies and a call…
to action for a new conversation around women’s health.For as long as medicine has been a practice, women's bodies have been treated like objects to be practiced on: examined and ignored, idealized and sexualized, shamed, subjugated, mutilated, and dismissed. The history of women’s healthcare is a story in which women themselves have too often been voiceless—a narrative instead written from the perspective of men who styled themselves as authorities on the female of the species, yet uninformed by women’s own voices, thoughts, fears, pain and experiences. The result is a cultural and societal legacy that continues to shape the (mis)treatment and care of women.While the modern age has seen significant advancements in the medical field, the notion that female bodies are flawed inversions of the male ideal lingers on—as do the pervasive societal stigmas and lingering ignorance that shape women’s health and relationships with their own bodies.Memorial Sloan Kettering oncologist and medical historian Dr. Elizabeth Comen draws back the curtain on the collective medical history of women to reintroduce us to our whole bodies—how they work, the actual doctors and patients whose perspectives and experiences laid the foundation for today’s medical thought, and the many oversights that still remain unaddressed. With a physician’s knowledge and empathy, Dr. Comen follows the road map of the eleven organ systems to share unique and untold stories, drawing upon medical texts and journals, interviews with expert physicians, as well as her own experience treating thousands of women.Empowering women to better understand ourselves and advocate for care that prioritizes healthy and joyful lives— for us and generations to come—All in Her Head is written with humor, wisdom, and deep scientific and cultural insight. Eye-opening, sometimes enraging, yet always captivating, this shared memoir of women’s medical history is an essential contribution to a holistic understanding and much-needed reclaiming of women’s history and bodies.Celebrate Your Body: The Ultimate Puberty Book for Girls (Celebrate You #1)
Par Sonya Renee Taylor. 2018
A body-positive guide to help girls ages 8 to 12 navigate the changes of puberty and grow into women.Puberty can…
be a difficult time for a young girl—and it's natural not to know who (or what) to ask. Celebrate Your Body is a reassuring entry into puberty books for girls that encourages them to face puberty and their body's changes with excitement and empowerment. From period care to mysterious hair in new places, this age-appropriate sex education book has the answers young girls are looking for—in a way that they can relate to.Covering everything from bras to braces, this body-positive top choice in books about puberty for girls offers friendly guidance and support for when it's needed most. In addition to tips on managing intense feelings, making friends, and more, this book provides advice on what to eat and how to exercise so your body is healthy, happy, and ready for the changes ahead.PUBERTY EXPLAINED: Explanations on what happens, when it happens, and why the body (and mind) is amazing in every way.SOCIAL SKILLS TO APPROACH THE WORLD WITH: Help your young girl discover how to use her voice to stand up to peer pressure, stay safe on social media, and keep the right kind of friends.SELF-CARE TIPS: This book helps girls discover how to choose the right foods, exercises, and sleep schedule to keep their changing bodies at their best with advice they won't find in other puberty books.This inclusive option in puberty books for girls is the ultimate guide to facing puberty with confidence.From the author of the internationally bestselling 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do series and preeminent psychotherapist Amy Morin, comes a…
guide for couples looking to develop mental strength together and sustain happier and healthier relationships. When psychotherapist Amy Morin first introduced the world to the concept of mental strength with her internationally bestselling book, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, she showed millions of people how to be the strongest, best version of themselves. Now, Morin turns her expert eye to how couples can work together to grow stronger and have better relationships. Relationships play a key role in mental strength, and partners have the ability to help one another build the mental muscle they need to reach their greatest potential—with hard work and the right tools.With her signature framework, Morin identifies the 13 key mistakes couples should avoid to heal their relationships and develop their mental muscles. Providing resources, original research, and advice for couples looking to grow stronger together, Morin gives readers life-changing steps they can do to improve their own mental strength and work better together as a team. Looking closely at modern-day issues, from social media to the COVID pandemic, 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don’t Do provides easy-to-implement solutions that can help readers deal with the real-world problems that are distressing today’s couples. Readers will learn how to accept, experience, and express love by implementing Morin’s concrete strategies to thrive as individuals as well as a team.Each chapter features specific, effective mental strength strategies that can be practiced separate or apart to create positive change. Outlining how to proceed whether or not your partner is on board, Morin will give readers conversation starters, troubleshooting strategies, patient stories, quizzes, and the latest research to develop a better understanding of how they contribute to their relationship and resolve problems as they arise. From managing conflict to maintaining healthy communication to addressing underlying issue, readers will learn how to kick bad habits and become a resilient couple.A necessary and powerful guide to healthy and secure relationships, 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don’t Do give partners the tools to work together to build mental strength, and a love that lasts.Complete Reflexology for Life: The Definitive Illustrated Reference to Reflexology for All Ages—from Infants to
Par Barbara Kunz, Kevin Kunz. 2007
Written by Barbara and Kevin Kunz, world-renowned names in reflexology, this comprehensive guide teaches you how to work reflexology into…
your busy daily routine. Featuring fully illustrated reflexology sequences for all ages and different scenarios, this calming, relaxing technique will help you forge stronger bonds with everyone in your life, and bring about gentle healing through touch.Handbook of African Medicinal Plants
Par Maurice M. Iwu. 2014
A comprehensive review of over 2,000 species of plants employed in indigenous African medicine, this book provides a concise description…
of the materia medica of an enormous and extensively varied continent. It includes a detailed pharmacognostical profile of 170 of the major herbs, including the common name, synonyms, African names, habitat and distribution, medicinal uses, chemical constituents, and published pharmacologic activity. The profiles are presented in both alphabetic order and according to family. The book also provides an introduction to African traditional medicine.Master Your Mind and Energy to Heal Your Body: You Can Be Your Own Cure
Par Brandy Gillmore. 2024
AMAZON #1 BESTSELLERWhat if you could learn how to heal your injuries, pain, or illness using only the power of…
your mind?"This is essential reading for both those receiving care as well as those who provide it."-David Perlmutter, M.D., neurologist and New York Times best-selling author"I highly recommend this book. It is empowering and has the ability to transform the way the world sees health and healing."-Jack Canfield, co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series and The Success Principles™A captivating must-read, this book unveils the astounding hidden power of the human mind. If you are working on self-healing, or if you have been struggling for years with your own recovery, then you will not want to miss this book.After an unexpected event, Brandy Gillmore found herself disabled and desperately searching for answers to heal. She tried every healing approach she could find, including special diets, supplements, meditation, and everything in between, but to no avail. It wasn't until Brandy delved deeper into the workings of the mind that she discovered obscure research that helped her unlock the mystery of the body's innate healing ability, resulting in her full recovery and a profound transformation in her life.Since uncovering these remarkable findings, Brandy has gained recognition for helping others heal themselves, even from extreme illness. She has also demonstrated how to alleviate chronic pain within minutes and documented these results using medical thermal imaging equipment.In this groundbreaking book, you will...· Gain a revolutionary understanding of the body's ability to heal itself· Learn the key factors to activate healing (the 5 Factors for GIFT Mind-Body Healing™)· Implement a step-by-step process with powerful tools and techniques that can help you heal and free yourself from mental, emotional, and physical painBrandy's journey from having a debilitating incurable condition to complete recovery is more than inspirational; it can be seen as a blueprint for anyone facing seemingly insurmountable health challenges.Throughout history, for thousands of years, spiritual teachings have documented the mind's remarkable ability to heal. Furthermore, there is medically documented proof that our minds can impact our health in a variety of different ways, such as research on stress or the placebo. This book takes these well-known concepts to an entirely new level to help you understand how to tap into your body's own innate ability to heal itself.Written from a deep sense of mission and love, Master Your Mind to Heal Your Body has the ability to change your world by showing you how to harness the greatest gift you have - the power of your mind - to heal your body and improve the quality of your life.Get started today and learn how you can be your own cure!Have You Tried This?: The Only Self Care Book You Will Ever Need
Par Lauren Mishcon, Nicole Goodman. 2024
If you want to put more energy into taking care of your wellness and mental health, but you feel intimidated…
by the sheer amount of options available to you then this book is for you.For the last three years, Self Care Club podcast creators Lauren Mishcon and Nicole Goodman have tested out a form of self-care every week, and reported the results to their listeners. In a world full of wellness warriors, potions and lotions, health fads and bubble baths, all promising to make you feel better, Lauren and Nicole use their experiences to debunk the wellness world and bring true, authentic self-care centre stage. They know what works, what doesn't and what is worth your time and energy.Have You Tried This? is packed with effective practices that cost nothing and take very little time. Every practice included has been tried and tested by Lauren and Nicole (with varying results!). Their unlikely friendship offering two very unique perspectives on the same activity!They want to empower you to take care of yourself and give you the tools to go for it.Master Your Mind and Energy to Heal Your Body: You Can Be Your Own Cure
Par Brandy Gillmore. 2024
AMAZON #1 BESTSELLERA captivating must-read, this book unveils the astounding hidden potential of the human mind. If you are interested…
in alternative healing, or if you have been struggling for years with your own recovery, then you will not want to miss this book.Brandy Gillmore reveals the groundbreaking research that enabled her to heal herself from a debilitating condition deemed incurable. Since then, Brandy has been able to show others how to heal themselves from a wide range of pain and illnesses and has also demonstrated mind-body healing using medical equipment. Due to unprecedented results, Brandy's work has been featured in several documentaries and docuseries. Now, for the first time, Brandy shares her research through this remarkable book so that you too can unlock the boundless potential of your own mind.In Part One, this book takes you on an extraordinary journey of discovery. Starting Brandy's accident and the disheartening news from her doctors that there was nothing anyone could do for her, it moves onto Brandy's desperate quest to find a cure, and all evidence continued to point to the mind as holding the ability to activate the body's innate self-healing mechanism. However, despite the evidence, Brandy was still skeptical. She had already tried practices like "mind over matter" meditation, and the power of belief, but none of them worked to heal her body. Furthermore, given the severity of Brandy's condition, it seemed impossible to her that her mind could heal her physical body.As Brandy delved further into medical research, she was astonished by her findings. Not only did she uncover concealed studies that vividly illustrated the mind's potential to impact on our physical body, but she also discovered scientifically documented information about the body's energy that challenged her preconceived notions about health.For example: - Did you know that people with multiple personalities can experience different illnesses in different personalities? For example, one personality may have back pain, while another may have asthma. Medical research has even documented a case of a woman who was blind in certain personalities but had normal vision in others.- Did you know that "energy" in the body is not a spiritual concept but has actually been medically documented? In fact, the medical scientist who first documented energy in the body (biophotons) in the 1920s was nominated for a Nobel Prize eleven times!As Brandy continued to explore each medical anomaly, from the placebo effect to spontaneous remission and everything in between, she was able to uncover even more obscure research and gain clarity as to what she needed to do to activate her body's self-healing mechanisms. That's when she began creating a step-by-step process. Over the years, this process has further evolved. Brandy now calls it the "GIFT method" because, as the name suggests, when we connect with our own innate ability to heal ourselves, it truly becomes a life-changing gift.In Part Two, Brandy shares this incredible step-by-step method, along with inspiring stories of individuals who have used this process of mind-body-energy healing to transform their lives and achieve self-healing. It is truly incredible what we are all capable of.My Mother and I
Par Ingrid Seward. 2024
The story of the real relationship between King Charles III and his mother, by the esteemed royal biographer, Ingrid Seward.…
The relationship between the late Monarch and her son, the King, has long been a subject of fascination. The upbringing of an heir is especially important and places an extra burden on top of all the cares of motherhood. The demands placed on the monarch are unique and there was no one better placed to know this than the late Queen. She knew that not only must they be figureheads, but they must be seen to care for others less fortunate than themselves. They are also expected to uphold family values. Princess Elizabeth made it a point of maternal honour to try and build her routine around her young son while doing her duty. When she became Queen, it was a more delicate balance, but one which she eventually learnt to sustain. Unlike his self-contained mother, who always put duty above personal happiness, King Charles needed love and support to function properly. This is the story of how Charles was shaped and moulded by his heritage. His mother was the woman he always loved but could never be close to. As Queen she held the Pandora&’s box of the crown and all he could do was wait and learn. In his mother&’s old age, he finally received the affection and respect from her he had craved for so long. This book documents his life through many personal anecdotes from his family and his friends, from the moment the guns saluted his birth to the day he was officially declared as the King at his Coronation.Overcoming Food Allergies: Your Roadmap to Effective Diagnosis and Health Strategies
Par Dr Arif Ahmed. 2024
This book is timely and will serve as a tool for all the stakeholders and the public to effectively prevent…
and manage food allergies.– Dr Hemalatha R.With the advent of industrialisation followed by the information revolution, the world has witnessed a complete reshaping of general lifestyle, especially dietary habits. These seismic changes not only encompass the type of food consumed but also the way it&’s produced, prepared, and stored, leading to a staggering increase in food allergies on a global scale.So far, India has remained relatively immune to this epidemic, mainly due to the preservation of traditional food habits, particularly in the non-metropolitan regions. However, as development surges forward and the Western lifestyle is more rapidly adopted, this immunity is gradually waning.Dr Arif Ahmed, a noted allergist and paediatrician, has taken the lead in raising awareness about the impending crisis of food allergies. In his new book, he tackles this pressing issue head-on and offers invaluable insights into prevention and management strategies to effectively combat food allergies.All in all, Overcoming Food Allergies is a comprehensive and empowering medical guide as well as a beacon of hope for a vast population in South Asia.Calm the Monkey Mind: A Scientific Approach to Mindful Living
Par Dr Martina Esberger-Chowdhury. 2023
&‘A powerful and accessible resource for developing mindfulness meditation practice.&’– Jon Kabat-ZinnIn today&’s fast-paced world, it&’s easy to get overwhelmed…
by the constant barrage of information and distractions. This has led to isolation and an increase in mental illness, especially among younger generation. The constant chatter of the &‘monkey mind&’ can leave us feeling exhausted and unable to focus on what&’s important, and what we truly need is practical guidance to navigate this sea of endless chatter.The ancient practices of mindfulness and meditation have transformed—readjusting and evolving to suit our times and needs. This book is a masterful blend of contemporary mindfulness and Buddhism and offers sound advice and techniques to practice meditation regularly and cultivate a more peaceful and focused mind.Calm the Monkey Mind brings the modern mindfulness movement to the fore by sharing accessible and practical ways to deal with common obstacles and reduce stress. This book also explores the science behind mindfulness and meditation with latest research to enhance one&’s overall well-being, making it a must-read for anyone looking to find greater peace and clarity.Gratitude Prayers: Prayers, Poems, and Prose for Everyday Thankfulness
Par June Cotner. 2013
"The selections in this book will encourage you to pay attention to things that make you laugh, the places that…
nourish you, the loved ones who inspire and guide you, and caring strangers who bring blessings to your days."—June CotnerGratitude Prayers is an uplifting collection of inspiring prayers, reflective poems, and motivating quotes that will open you to experience more joy and wonder in life. In this gracious anthology, June Cotner offers more than 100 motivational selections that remind you to embrace each and every day with abundance and thankfulness. Gratitude Prayers includes the voices of classic visionaries such as Rumi, Anne Frank, Walt Whitman and Helen Keller, whose words mingle eloquently alongside contemporary writers such as Michael S. Glaser and Barbara Crooker. The writers in this exuberant book share how to seek out tiny moments of joy, which will point the way toward finding the good in every situation. Divided into ten chapters, Gratitude Prayers offers a transformational perspective on finding happiness through gratefulness. Chapters include: Simple Pleasures, Everyday Life, The Natural World, Friends and Family, Joy and Wonder, Faith and Courage, Prayers and Blessings, as well as Reflections, and Inspirations. In addition, the book closes with a chapter dedicated to what June calls, &“Gratitude Boosters,&” short, easily read passages that offer the reader an instantaneous paradigm shift. Let gratitude inspire your attitude with Gratitude Prayers.Keep Calm and Pray
Par Andrews McMeel Publishing. 2014
In times of trouble and times of joy, the importance of prayer cannot be overstated; whether to ask for guidance…
in our own lives, as an appeal for help, or simply to give thanks. This inspirational little book is packed with quotations and prayers to help you keep calm on every step of life's journey.A Mindfulness Guide for Survival
Par Ruby Wax. 2021
Dear Reader,I have written this workbook for you to use as a guide on how to drop anchor when life,…
and the world around you, gets too daunting. It's filled with exercises and information for when you're suddenly forced to confront the hard truths or as I like to call them the BIG SIX realities – difficult emotions, uncertainty, loneliness, change, dissatisfaction and death.It isn't just about how to get through a pandemic... Or the post-pandemic fall-out. It is a WAKE UP call. One that will increase your awareness of every moment through mindfulness.So SCRIBBLE in it. DOODLE in it. Take it EVERYWHERE. No one is going to see what's inside but you. This is not just another self-help book. Think of it as an evolve-yourself book.I do hope it helps you hold the rudder straight, no matter how turbulent the waves, and that you come out the other end buoyant, with a new appreciation for the privilege of life.Love RUBY xTendings: Feminist Esoterisms and the Abolition of Man
Par Nathan Snaza. 2024
In Tendings, Nathan Snaza brings contemporary feminist and queer popular culture’s resurging interest in esoteric practices like tarot and witchcraft…
into conversation with Black feminist and new materialist thought. Analyzing writing and performances by Maryse Condé, Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English, Starhawk, Christina Sharpe, Alexis Pauline Gumbs, and others, Snaza introduces his theory of tending as a concept that links ontology, attunement, care, and anticipatory action to explore how worlds persist through everyday acts of participation. In contrast to the universalizing presuppositions of the enlightenment, Snaza shows how certain feminist occult and esoteric practices constitute what he calls an endarkenment that embraces decolonial spiritual knowledge. Highlighting how endarkenment practices challenge universal presumptions and reject the racializing and colonialist mission of enlightenment modernity, Snaza demonstrates the ways esoterism affirms a pluriversal worldview that reimagines what it means to live in a more-than-human world.Next Level: Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond
Par Stacy T. Sims, Selene Yeager. 2022
A comprehensive, physiology-based guide to peak performance for active women approaching or experiencing menopause—from the author of Roar, renowned exercise…
and nutrition scientist Dr. Stacy SimsFor active women, menopause hits hard. Overnight, your body doesn&’t feel like the one you know and love anymore—you&’re battling new symptoms, might be gaining weight, losing endurance and strength, and taking longer to bounce back from workouts that used to be easy. The things that have always kept you fit and healthy just seem to stop working the way they used to. But menopause doesn&’t have to be the end of you kicking ass at the gym, on the trail, in the saddle, or wherever you work out. Once you understand your physiology, you can work with it—not against it—to optimize your performance. That&’s where Stacy Sims, PhD comes in. In Next Level, you&’ll learn the underlying causes of menopause: the hormonal changes that are causing all the symptoms you&’re feeling, and their impact on your wellness and performance. Then, what you really came for—what to do about it. Inside you&’ll find science-backed advice about training, nutrition, sleep and recovery and supplements, as well as sample exercise routines, meal plans, macronutrient planning charts, and case studies from real women Stacy has coached through the transition. It&’s the ultimate guide to navigating the Next Level.Letters to a Starseed: Messages and Activations for Remembering Who You Are and Why You Came Here
Par Rebecca Campbell. 2021
An inspirational guide for understanding your soul and discovering why it chose to incarnate at the moment it did.From the…
author of The Starseed Oracle, Rebecca Campbell, a writer, mystic, devotional creative, and visionary who supports hundreds of thousands of people to connect with their soul and weave the sacred back into their everyday life.&“A leading voice in spirituality, Rebecca's work is deep and illuminating.&”— Soul and Spirit MagazineAN ENCOURAGING BOOK TO HELP YOU REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE AND TO PLANT YOURSELF HERETap into the cosmic nature of your soul, discover your purpose and commit to being here on Earth.Letters to a Starseed asks the biggest questions that mystics and philosophers through the ages have been asking: What is the soul, where did it originate and why have we chosen to come here at this time?YOUR SOUL HAD A DREAM, YOUR LIFE IS IT.This is a book for those who at times feel misplaced in the world; those who have always felt a remembering of some other place without quite knowing what that place really is.As a planet, we are waking up to the fact that the ancient prophecies and warnings from the elders and wise ones are no longer predictions, but our waking reality. They are not just coming or even near ... we are living them right now.What we do now matters to the future of this planet. And we all have a role to play.Some Letters to a Starseed Chapter Titles include:· Who Are We and Where Did We Come From?· The Moment of Your Birth· What Is a Starseed?· Ancient Stars in Our Bones· Reaching Back to the Ancients· Here We Are· Returning· The Longing for Home· I Remember· Why Did You Come Here?· There Must Be More Than This· Why Did You Choose to Come?· We All Have a Role to Play, but Only We Know What· Our Role Is· There You Are· I Have Music in My Heart· Finding Our Ground· Starseed Roles· Plant Yourself Here· How to Feel More at Home on Earth· The Challenge of Being Human· Incarnation· The Original Severing· Plant Yourself HereWe are living in a time between myths and stories, and are currently re-weaving the fabric of life on Earth. Throughout this book, Rebecca shares insights and experiences illuminating the connection between our souls, the Earth and the cosmos, to encourage you to commit fully to your incarnation, embrace your human experience and plant yourself here.&“Throughout the book you&’ll find two prompts, which will support you on your journey as you read.&“In many chapters, you&’ll find Soul Inquiry prompts that will help you hear the calls of your soul as you journey through the book.&“In some chapters, you&’ll also find activations. These are here to support you in activating and integrating energies and healing within you, from your soul to your cells.&“My hope for this book is that it supports, comforts, and inspires you to remember who you truly are and why you chose to be here at this pivotal moment in the story of humanity. To commit fully to being here and being present to your life on Earth at this time.&“To encourage you to play the note that you came here to play, without waver.&“Do you remember why you&’ve come?&”Love,Rebecca xAncestors Said: 365 Introspections for Emotional Healing
Par Ehime Ora. 2023
A joy-filled gift from the ancestors composed of 365 gentle prayers and affirmations to intuitively provide you with healing all…
year long.&“Ancestors said they experience life through your eyes. Living your life as full as you can nourishes them. You being alive is enough for them.&” &“I pray that you see life through. I pray that you let it show you just how good it can get.&” &“If you&’re feeling stuck, speak to the heavens. A path to freedom will open up.&”Ancestors Said is full of 365 affirmations, prayers, and reflections just like these. It is designed to be used all year long, helping the reader along a healing journey and leading them to experience a deep connection with the ancestors and joy in their daily life.Field Notes for the Wilderness: Practices for an Evolving Faith
Par Sarah Bessey. 2024
A nurturing and hopeful collection of practices to help an emerging generation of Christians reconnect to their faith, find inner…
healing, and build spiritual community—from Glennon Doyle&’s &“favorite faith writer&” and the New York Times bestselling author of Jesus Feminist and editor of A Rhythm of Prayer&“This is the perfect guide for all those of who need to be reintroduced to a faith full of grace, mercy, and love.&”—Kate Bowler, author of Good EnoughIt&’s hard to leave a faith that has raised us. Maybe it&’s even harder to stay. But what can feel impossible is living in the tension. Living with a faith that evolves.Sarah Bessey is an expert at faithfully stumbling forward. As a New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of Evolving Faith, the foremost community for progressive Christians, she has been trusted by thousands of people to pursue a reconstruction of faith centered on compassion, truth, and inclusion. Bessey has found a deeply underserved and underestimated remnant in the wilderness of Christianity who are still devoted to Jesus, deeply rooted in the Gospel, fascinated with Scripture, and committed to reimagining their faith.Field Notes for the Wilderness guides us through multiple principles to live by for an evolving faith, including• practicing wonder and curiosity as spiritual disciplines• mothering ourselves with compassion and empathy• making space for lament and righteous rage• finding good spiritual teachers• discovering what we are for in this life, and moving in that directionIn this groundbreaking and nurturing book, Bessey becomes a shepherd for our curiosity, giving us a table for our questions, tools to cultivate what we crave, and a blessing for what was—even as we leave it behind.I Wasn't Supposed to Be Here: Finding My Voice, Finding My People, Finding My Way
Par Jonathan Conyers. 2023
As seen on Humans of New York, Jonathan Conyers introduces us to the teachers, his debate coach, a homeless man, and…
a boy named Diego who changed his life. Booklist calls it &“a moving story about finding your supporters and building your future.&” Everybody was rooting for Jonathan Conyers after seeing his profile on Humans of New York went viral and sparked millions in donations to the Brooklyn Debate League. The kid who went from struggling to read to being a breakout star on his high school debate team, thanks to a life-changing friendship with his transgender debate coach, captured the heart of America. Jonathan&’s story highlights the important role teachers play in opening up worlds of opportunity for the most vulnerable students. In I Wasn&’t Supposed to Be Here, Jonathan shares the full story of his incredible journey escaping the precarious circumstances he was born into, and the teachers, mentors, and guides who helped him along the way. Born into a family crippled by addiction and homelessness, Jonathan &“failed&” kindergarten and was told he would never succeed academically. But instead, Jonathan found ways to defy the limited expectations placed upon him by building a village to save his own life, and realize his dream to get into medical school. Throughout this heartwarming memoir, we meet the unique and diverse cast of characters who made up Jonathan&’s village and helped him change the trajectory of his life.