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Giving a speech about someone is hard. Giving a funny speech that people are actually going to pay attention to is even harder. In How to Write a Funny Speech for a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Graduation & Every Other Event You Didn't Want to Go to in the First Place, Leifer and Mitchell will teach you how to write the perfect speech so you can look awesome, make some people laugh, and get it over with. Quick and easy to use, this book is broken into short chapters full of priceless tips and advice.

1973 Miss Congeniality is a deeply personal and inspiring memoir by award-winning author Carol Denise Mitchell, whose unforgettable story began in her groundbreaking debut, What Happened to Suzy. In this new work, Mitchell returns to the pivotal moment she was crowned Miss Congeniality at the Miss Pomona Valley Pageant—a title that marked the beginning of her transformation from a girl silenced by abuse to a woman celebrated for her grace, strength, and voice. Set in Southern California during the vibrant yet turbulent 1970s, this book explores the cultural and emotional landscape of a ...

On September 1, 2022, Ruthless Pamela Jean emerged as the second novel by author Carol Denise Mitchell to receive the Readers Favorite Book Award, much to the author's delight. This captivating youth adventure narrates the story of Pamela Jean Metcalf, whose father abandoned her at birth, doubting that a child with such light skin could be his. In this pioneering work, Ruthless Pamela Jean, Carol Denise Mitchell takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the life of an 'only' child determined to combat racial bullying among children. The narrative is anything but ordinary, as Pamela ...

UNAUTHORIZED, Debi Thomas What Really Happened, is an amazing tale of behind the scenes interviews that were conducted by journalist, and two-time award-winning writer, Carol Denise Mitchell. During two-years of phone interviews with Debi Thomas and Debi’s fiancé Jamie Looney, Mitchell got to know the superstar well enough to uncover secrets that Debi Thomas had yet to divulge to the general public. Mitchell uncovers the truth about Debi’s big losses in the 1988 Olympics up to how her medical career ended up failing. The author is stunned to learn that Debi Thomas felt she was not ...

Angie Stone: Queen of Neo Soul - A Fan Tribute, authored by two-time award-winning writer Carol Denise Mitchell, pays homage to the legacy of a remarkable R&B and neo-soul artist. This book chronicles Stone's significant ascent within the hip-hop genre, detailing her role as a pioneer and catalyst of neo-soul throughout her impressive four-decade career. A self-taught keyboardist, prolific songwriter, and arranger, Stone first gained recognition as a member of the Sequence, a trio that made waves with their hit "Funk You Up" in 1979, marking the second release on Sugar Hill Records and the ...

In this powerful and unflinching memoir, Carol Denise Mitchell revisits her award-winning novel What Happened to Suzy, a harrowing yet inspiring account of a young girl’s survival through unimaginable abuse, poverty, and betrayal. Born into a large, troubled family, Suzy endures years of physical and emotional torment at the hands of those meant to protect her. But through resilience, courage, and the rare kindness of a few, she finds her voice and reclaims her life. This 25th anniversary edition includes new reflections and remains a vital testament to the strength of the human spirit ...

Author Carol Mitchel demonstrates a remarkable ability to create character depth and employs dialogue-driven storytelling in a deeply emotional and reflective drama. The journey of Dr. Richard Logan serves as a touching examination of love, friendship, and personal strife, filled with numerous dark aspects to uncover and compelling tensions arising from his prolonged unreciprocated feelings. Despite the shadows that surround him, his character remains profoundly relatable and human, owing to the author's meticulous attention to the nuances of his attitudes and motivations. The heart-...

Breaking Through "Bitch" takes an innovative, sometimes controversial approach, using stories from executives at the highest corporate levels to show how women can hone their innate skills, rise to the top, and be effective, outstanding leaders. It addresses head-on why women cannot and should not "act like men."

Letters to Carol were written to make it easier for me to face my abusers and to move on with my life. Glenda Bixler is indeed right. This book is a non-fiction memoir, a true-life story of one woman's harrowing abuse. In elementary school, during the late 1960s, classmates called me "The Blob." My mother made fun of me. She imitated my looks for my siblings while she disassociated me from my real name. With the early loss of my beloved grandmother, I had no protection from my brother's abuse, which hurt me primarily on multiple levels. One day, inside my bedroom closet, I developed ...

Amaya Lin has few memories of the years before she turned eighteen. Now in her forties, she has compensated by carefully cultivating a satisfying life as a wife, mother, and business professional. Her husband’s law practice is on the brink of major success; her neurodiverse son has grown into an independent adult; and she has come to terms with her aunt’s dementia. This sense of order is disrupted when she encounters a stranger who claims to have an impossible connection, launching Amaya on a tumultuous journey into the past.

Join Mark, Kyle, and Ingrid on their very first adventure as they follow a mischievous monkey through a secret passage at the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park in St. Kitts. They find themselves transported to the 18th century, captured as spies and thrown into a fierce battle between the British and the French for this famous fort.

In The Mad Sister 3, the enthralling Roxy Ann Diamond returns to complete her mission! This time, the stunning menace sets off on a journey from the fictional town of Parish, California, to Jordan. She escapes from the shadowy depths of her mad creator's laboratory to the heart of a worldwide conflict, where she faces the esteemed members of the fictional Parish Police Department, the infamous foes accountable for her creator's downfall. Engineered to seek vengeance for the loss of a sister who was a medical and scientific genius, the rookie officers stand no chance as the fearless Roxy ...

This enthralling tale revolves around a woman's deep affection for a man, which inspires a humble peasant to evolve into a noble king for his queen. Envision awakening in a paradise under divine guidance, tasked with the mission to heal America, only to find love just as fate has arranged your return to the heavens. This story chronicles the journey of Queen Krista Bella and King Zeus Francesca Poplar from the imaginary realm of Monte Christina. Their intertwined experiences of love will resonate with all readers in my latest publication, Krista Bella’s Worthy Causes. I encourage you to ...

That forever kind of love is real love that blossoms from experiencing the ups and downs in life. It’s an earned love that encapsulates your heart through makeup and breakups and never lets go. It’s arguments that are amended with mutual understanding. It’s getting to know the value of a growing relationship’s worth. Christina Pierre Bell was Danzel’s college sweetheart. After many years of love, joy, and happiness, Danzel cheats on Christina and gets another girl from the hood’ named Nahla pregnant. During this tragedy, Christina is pregnant with Danzel’s child but never ...

Genius Mercy Diamond was born an only child, longing for a sibling. Her parents were cruel—her father, a medical doctor, had affairs, while her mother, a former prostitute, was uninspired and lonely until the birth of baby Roxy, who became Mercy's world. However, when 5-year-old Roxy tragically perished in a house fire, Mercy's grief and need for justice drove her to excel in medical school. Mercy, fueled by the loss of her beloved sister, subsequently became a terror on the medical scene. With that, she used her Ivy-league medical training to create a fierce robotic tribute to Roxy. ...