Identity Justice

Your personal identity describes who you are, who you aspire to be, or who people perceive you to be. The majority of us have been told in our lives at one time or another that we can be whoever or whatever we want to be, but what happens when someone else makes that decision for you without your honest consent? Stolen Identity is a story about a young man's battle with a dysfunctional family, a faulty criminal justice system, and oppressive society to distinguish who he really is from who they have labeled him as and virtually created him to be.

Discover Simone Weil’s Profound Masterpiece: L’Enracinement Are you searching for a book that delves deeply into the human condition, community, and the essence of belonging? Simone Weil’s L’Enracinement (The Need for Roots) is a timeless classic that speaks directly to the challenges of modern life, offering a profound exploration of the human need for connection and rootedness in a fragmented world. Written during the turmoil of World War II, Weil’s work is a manifesto for rebuilding a society founded on justice, equality, and a true understanding of human dignity. With ...

In the current period of social and political unrest, conversations about identity are becoming more frequent and more difficult. On subjects like critical race theory, gender equity in the workplace, and LGBTQ-inclusive classrooms, many of us are understandably fearful of saying the wrong thing. Kenji Yoshino and David Glasgow, founders of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at NYU School of Law, are here to show potential allies that these conversations don’t have to be so overwhelming.

In this explosive detective thriller, a 1930s vigilante finds himself in the late twenty-first-century where he teams up with a mysterious teenager, whose looming secrets may impact both of their futures. Only two people know that 1930s society man Lamont Cranston has a secret identity as the...

For five hundred years, Latina/o culture and identity have been shaped by their challenges to the religious, socio-economic, and political status quo, whether in opposition to Spanish colonialism, Latin American dictatorships, US imperialism in Central America, the oppression of farmworkers, or the current exploitation of undocumented immigrants. Christianity has played a significant role in that movement at every stage. Robert Chao Romero, the son of a Mexican father and a Chinese immigrant mother, explores the history and theology of what he terms the "Brown Church."

The Emmy Award winning legal journalist and co-host of The View Sunny Hostin chronicles her journey from growing up in a South Bronx housing project to becoming an assistant U.S. attorney and journalist in this powerful memoir that offers an intimate and unique look at identity, intolerance...

"The Vanished Actor" is a mystery novel woven with suspenseful turns and intriguing characters, set in the fictional town of Norcaster, England, during the early 20th century. This thriller will transport you to the heart of a quaint British town during a time of budding modernity, yet shadowed by the timeless human inclination towards greed, deceit and mystery. An Unusual Disappearance The story unfolds with the curious absence of the renowned actor, Bassett Robertson - an unusual occurrence that sets in motion a journey into a labyrinth of perplexing clues and enigmatic characters. The ...

It was a bleak November in 2012 when Cari Lea Farver vanished from Omaha, Nebraska. Cari, 37, was a devoted mother, reliable employee, and loyal friend - not the type to shirk responsibilities, abandon her son, and run off on an adventure while her dying father took his last breaths. Yet, the many texts from her phone indicated she had done just that. While Cari's boyfriend, Dave Kroupa, and her supervisor were bewildered by her abrupt disappearance, they accepted the texts at face value. Her mother, Nancy Raney, however, was alarmed and reported Cari missing.

Prof. Brandt Savage—grandson of the legendary action hero—is forced into a top-secret training program where he discovers his true calling...as the perfect assassin. Dr. Brandt Savage is on sabbatical from the University of Chicago. Instead of doing solo fieldwork in anthropology, the...

Two dangerous men. One determined ranger. Zero chance of escape. Ranger Ivy Ross knows every trail, every cave, every secret the mountains hold. What she doesn't know is that she's been hunting two men who've been watching her every move for months. Axel Cross and Zane Rivers are ghosts in the wilderness—wanted men who've made the mountains their kingdom. They take what they need and disappear like smoke. Until the day they decide they need her. One mistake puts Ivy at their mercy deep in unmarked territory. She should be afraid. She should fight. Instead, she discovers that being ...

What does it mean to be “woke” as a Christian? In a culture divided over politics, race, gender, and identity, believers are asking hard questions. Can a Christian be “woke?" Is wokeness compatible with the Gospel—or has it become a counterfeit faith of its own? In Woke for Jesus, you’ll discover a timely and biblical look at Christianity and wokeness—and what it means to follow Christ in an age of culture wars and social justice movements. This book explores: ✅ What “woke” really means in today’s world—and how Christians should respond ✅ Why some call wokeness a ...

A thrilling Western adventure novel set in Oklahoma Territory during the late 19th century. Join Leo Montgomery on a breathtaking journey as he traverses the rugged landscape of Oklahoma Territory, newly bestowed with a fortune and dreams of adventure. But when the terrifying outlaw known as Black Peter casts a dark shadow over the land with his unforgiving crimes, Leo finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse, where every encounter with danger could cost him everything. Will he uncover the truth and clear his name, or will he be lost forever in the chaos? As Leo sets off westward ...

“Your parents are so amazing for adopting you! You should be grateful that you were adopted.” Angela Tucker is a Black woman, adopted from foster care by white parents. She has heard this microaggression her entire life, usually from well-intentioned strangers who view her adoptive parents as noble saviors. She is grateful for many aspects of her life, but being transracially adopted involves layers of rejection, loss, and complexity that cannot be summed up so easily.

Asunción «Sunny» Hostin, la célebre coanfitriona de The View, siempre sintió que pertenecía a diferentes mundos y que debía elegir uno de ellos. De madre puertorriqueña y padre afroamericano, dejó atrás la pobreza y los obstáculos de su niñez en el sur del Bronx gracias a una combinación de esfuerzo, algo de suerte y becas universitarias. Al acabar sus estudios de Derecho, se sumergió de lleno en el sistema de justicia criminal y ejerció como fiscal en Washington, D.C. Más adelante, apostó todos sus conocimientos para convertirse en periodista legal.

In The Healing Otherness Handbook, Stacee Reicherzer-a nationally known transgender psychotherapist and expert on trauma, otherness, and self-sabotage - shares her own personal story of childhood bullying, and how it inspired her to help others heal from the same wounds. Drawing from mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Reicherzer will help you gain a better understanding of how past trauma has limited your life, and show you the keys to freeing yourself from self-defeating, destructive beliefs.

Embark on a journey intertwined with introspection, societal commentary, and the unraveling of tragic events. Stan, a young man in prison, reflects on the circumstances leading to his incarceration, triggered by a fateful encounter in Cooper’s Forest. Meanwhile, disillusioned professor Jimmy Madison seeks solitude as a modern-day hermit, only to find unexpected company challenging his beliefs. As tensions rise and confrontations ensue, the group grapples with issues of identity, privilege, and morality. As the story unfolds, the dynamics among the characters reveal layers of complexity, ...

Thanks to the popularity of personal genetic testing services, it's now easier than ever to get information about our own unique DNA - but who does this information really benefit? And, as genome editing and gene therapy transform the healthcare landscape, what do we gain - and what might we give up in return?

Hate. Revenge. Justice. That's what I feel when I think of them. My parents. They were meant to love us. Protect us. Instead, they went along with all the punishments and abuse he caused. Arthur Cassian, our village leader. Heartless lunatic who enjoyed inflicting pain. A crazed dictator who killed innocent women for disobeying his rules. And yet, his attorney claims him to be "Not guilty". He should rot in a prison cell. Be tortured the same way he tortured so many, including me. This time, I won't let him get away with it. I’m willing to risk everything to make sure he gets what he ...

What is racism? What is antiracism? Why are both important to learn about? In this book, systemic racism and the antiracist tools to fight it are easily accessible to young listeners.

What if the man you married vanished for years… and when he came back, you believed him until someone else claimed to be the real husband? In a quiet French village in the 1500s, one of the most baffling and unforgettable court cases in history unfolded. A peasant named Martin Guerre disappeared. Years later, a man claiming to be him returned and was welcomed by his wife, family, and neighbors. For three years, he lived among them, until a shocking accusation forced the village to confront an impossible truth. The Return of Martin Guerre tells the true story of identity stolen and ...