New Releases by Patty Hansen

This compelling, heart-to-heart true story leaves its readers inspired with a speechless sense of wonder. Bipolar Firsthand is a gift to humanity. People with manic depression are like the epicenter of an earthquake; no one nearby is left untouched. Living and breathing within these pages, the author shines light on her soul''s darkest hours and highest highs. She states that bipolar illness can be a learned condition, not necessarily a genetic, inherited disease. In Patty''s own words, she says this: The day I was born, I hit the ground running; so fast, so awake, so alive, I literally vibrated with excitement. I was given beatings, medication, guilt, and psychiatrists in an effort to calm me. I fought back. I kicked and screamed and finally went crazy. I was diagnosed with manic depression, convinced my teachers were right. After all, there were so many of them, all looking out for my best interests. They said there was no hope for me, so I gave up. I wanted to die. This book is about my journey back to life. I am at peace after being beaten bloody as a child, experiencing the raw emotion of gang rape, dealing with decades of bulimia, having been married and divorced eight times, and attempting suicide more times than I can count. Today, I am a healthy, happy, and powerful person. Everyone can be. An unimaginable amount of deep work has saved my life. Falling down is inevitable. Getting back up is divine. Bipolar Firsthand tells the story of how I did it. My greatest hope is that you become willing to see your innocence and that you come to love your life as much as I love mine. I anticipate that the people who love us will better understand us and come to know that we chose this life before we were born and that they chose this dance with us. We are all here to advance the evolution of our souls. We are quite literally one. Patty''s frank and revealing book, Bipolar Firsthand, has been reviewed by the board of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We find it to be a brave and inspiring work that few people who have gone through a life like Patty has, are able to pull up the courage and persistence it takes to write about it. Thank you, Patty. Well done! Aurora William, MPA NAMI Board President & Support Group Facilitator Mental Health Advocate San Luis Obispo, Ca. Transitions Mental Health Association is proud to announce their endorsement for Patty Hansen''s new book, Bipolar Firsthand. It''s a brilliant example of the naked emotions connected with Bipolar Illness and its many challenges. Who could spend 7 months in a state mental institution, get married and divorced eight times, attempt suicide four times and then bare her soul, showing the world there''s hope of peace and freedom from depression? Patty, now 73, lives a happy, fulfilling life and shows us how she did it. Angela Alvarez, Clinical Director at Transitions Mental Health Association, San Luis Obispo, Ca.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas Treasury for Kids is an inspirational collection of 25 stories---mostly written by kids themselves---about Christmas memories, loving others, giving, traditions, and miracles.

Through this collection of heartfelt true stories about family ties, helping neighbors, and lasting friendships, children will see how other kids their age have learned valuable lessons from the choices they''ve made--and most of all, they will realize that they are not alone.

Kids need some inspiration too! This collection of stories provides support, provokes thought, and acts as a portable support group for kids. It makes for great dinner table conversation, and is a wonderful gift for a young reader.

Filled with relevant, inspiring and fun stories written mostly by kids, this new volume features a unique, innovative chapter, "Rockin'' Our World", that highlights real kids achieving real dreams, helping less fortunate people, starting your own business, and utilizing your unique abilities.

A kid who makes healthy life choices has a happier, better childhood, leading to a happier, better adult life. From choosing to do the right thing, to being brave when faced with a challenge, to making friends by being a friend, this collection of real-life stories for kids, from kids, teaches these life lessons, and more.

101 of the most uplifting stories you''ve ever read about people reaching out, stepping up and transforming their lives and the world around them?

From Barbies to your first bra, from holding your teddy bear to slowdancing with your first boyfriend, from knowing everyone in elementary school to trying to make new friends in middle school. . . . When dealing with these changes, it''s no wonder preteen girls can freak out from time to time. This collection of stories from other girls just like you can be your survival guide!

Chicken Soup for the Kid''s Soul is a place to turn for all those kids who want answers and encouragement and help to realise that dreams can really come true.Sometimes life is a total blast, from scoring a winning goal to hanging out with your friends. Yet other times, life is too complicated: You seem to see violence everywhere you turn, more parents are getting divorced, your best friend moves away, or you feel like you don''t fit in. Never has there been a time in history when kids have needed Chicken Soup for their souls more than now. With funny stories about friendship and family, and serious stories about heroic kids and difficult choices, this book is designed to encourage you to love and accept yourself; to let you know that there are answers to your questions; and to give you hope for the future

This workbook contains story-specific lessons for junior high and high school students and is centered on seven virtues of character. Within the workbook you will find an interactive lesson for each of the seven virtues of character with questions and activities relating to life lessons found in the supporting stories. The guide correlates with the Character in Motion! Teacher''s Guide and the biography, Rachel''s Challenge: A Columbine Legacy.

"This teacher''s guide contains story-specific lesson plans for teaching junior high and high school students about the seven virtues of character. Within the handbook you will find a lesson plan for each of the seven virtues of character with questions and activities relating to the life lessons found in the biography of Columbine High School shooting victim, Rachel Scott. This guide correlates with the Character in motion! Rachel''s challenge student workbook and draws from Rachel''s challenge : a Columbine legacy."--Title page verso

This workbook contains story-specific lessons for the third grade and is centered on nine virtues of character. Within the workbook you will find an interactive lesson for each of the nine virtues of character with questions and activities relating to life lessons found in the supporting stories. This guide correlates with the Character In Motion! Real Life Stories Series 3rd Grade Teacher''s Guide.

This teacher''s guide contains story-specific lessons for the seventh grade and is centered on nine virtues of character. Within the workbook you will find an interactive lesson for each of the nine virtues of character with questions and activities relating to life lessons found in the supporting stories. This guide correlates with the Character In Motion! Real Life Stories Series 7th Grade Student Workbook.

This teacher''s guide contains story-specific lessons for the sixth grade and is centered on nine virtues of character. Within the workbook you will find an interactive lesson for each of the nine virtues of character with questions and activities relating to life lessons found in the supporting stories. This guide correlates with the Character In Motion! Real Life Stories Series 6th Grade Student Workbook.