Featured Titles for Adults: Maternal Ambivalence and Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up?
Maternal Ambivalence by Dr. Margo Lowy
Published by Post Hill Press
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A groundbreaking examination of the myriad complex emotions that accompany motherhood for so many women.
Dr. Margo Lowy tackles the dark and shameful feelings associated with this long-misunderstood and taboo topic, offering the reader genuine self-acceptance and a transformative approach to mothering.
Picture yourself as a young mother with a three-year-old daughter and a newborn at the playground. In the moment you've turned to the diaper bag, your toddler disappears—at first, all you can feel is terror, and then instinctively you look up—and there she is at the top of the slide, looking so proud of herself. At this moment, you might find yourself deluged with conflicting feelings, including anger and relief and resentment and gratitude and fear and even flashes of hate—you told her to wait for you before running off. You're overwhelmed by these colliding feelings—including the waves of guilt and self-blame you feel for all the fuss when everything has turned out just fine. This is the experience of maternal ambivalence.
In Maternal Ambivalence, Dr. Margo Lowy explores the complex emotional landscape of mothering and the taboo issue of maternal ambivalence, arguing that it's actually these darker feelings that most powerfully fuel our love for our children—in fact, they are the key to being a mother. Confronting the many moods of motherhood, using them to understand ourselves and our children better, and learning the language of ambivalence strengthens our love and leads to its own reward: maternal wisdom.
Throughout her narrative, Dr. Lowy offers case studies from her professional practice, cultural examples from classic and contemporary literature and film, and anecdotes from her own experience of mothering children born over three separate decades. Maternal Ambivalence both overturns the long-held, secretive misunderstandings of mothering, and reshapes the maternal language of love and self-acceptance with a transformative, invaluable new point of view.
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Dr. Margo Lowy is a psychotherapist with a specialty in mothering. In 2017, she completed her doctorate at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, investigating the field of maternal ambivalence. Dr. Lowy is the author of a previous academic book on the topic of maternal ambivalence, The Maternal Experience: Encounters with Ambivalence and Love, and has spoken on the subject at universities and media outlets in the United States, Australia, and Israel. She is a member of PEN America and a former advisor to the founder of the Australian Jewish Fertility Network (AJFN). She is mother to three children and is based with her husband in New York City.
Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up? by Loren Ridinger
Published by Post Hill Press
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Billion-dollar visionary to heartbroken survivor: Loren Ridinger’s untold story of love, loss, and finding strength to thrive again.
Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up? Living Your Best Life After Losing Your Greatest Love shares Loren Ridinger’s life story—one that began with her husband JR Ridinger’s bold vision to change the world through the power of the Internet. Alongside JR, she helped pioneer Market America, empowering thousands of entrepreneurs to succeed on their own terms using the power of online shopping.
However, Loren’s journey took a heartbreaking turn with JR’s sudden passing after thirty-six years of partnership and marriage, leaving her to navigate overwhelming grief while trying to maintain the legacy they built together.
In this book, Loren reveals how she found the strength to move through grief and start living fully by embracing each day—no matter what life served up next. This is more than just a memoir; it is a guide to turning loss into a powerful force for growth, and a reminder that within the dash lies the potential to create a life of meaning and impact.
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"A beautiful journey through grief and healing. I bought this book in the midst of my own grief after losing my partner, and it has been nothing short of life-changing. Loren Ridinger’s story is raw, real, and inspiring. I could relate so much to the loss she felt with the passing of her husband. Her honesty and openness about navigating life after losing someone you love deeply gave me the hope I desperately needed. Scrambled or Sunnyside Up isn't just a memoir; it’s a guide to embracing every day, no matter how tough things get. I now feel empowered to live my best life, even after such a tremendous loss. I highly recommend it!."—Amazon Review
Loren Ridinger is a visionary entrepreneur, philanthropist, and global influencer, renowned as the co-founder and CEO of Market America Worldwide and SHOP, an award-winning global e-commerce and digital marketing company. Over the past three decades, she and her late husband, JR Ridinger, have transformed Market America into a billion-dollar enterprise, empowering thousands to achieve financial independence through the revolutionary UnFranchise Business model, paying out over 6 billion to its entrepreneurial base, cementing its role as a life-changing platform for aspiring entrepreneurs.
A digital innovator, Loren has launched multiple successful brands in beauty, health, wellness, and personal care, creating high-quality products that resonate with consumers worldwide. Her commitment to excellence has not only transformed lives but also inspired countless entrepreneurs to pursue their own success stories.
Loren’s influence extends beyond the business realm. She is a passionate philanthropist, actively supporting initiatives that empower women and children, including her work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Her dedication to uplifting communities reflects her commitment to making a lasting impact.
As a respected thought leader and sought-after speaker, Loren shares her insights on entrepreneurship and personal growth with hundreds of thousands, inspiring people around the globe to lead empowered, purposeful lives. Her story is one of resilience and unwavering dedication, continuing to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs while driving meaningful change worldwide.
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