Raised deep in the hollers of the Appalachian Mountains, Emilee Hackney knew little beyond the ridgelines and coalfields of southwest Virginia. At fourteen, Emilee meets Sam, who offers her a glimpse at a promising future together. As they begin attending services at Deliverance Christian Church, Emilee is thrust into the radical realm of Pentecostalism. Emilee

Drawing on more than a decade of experience building the global Make Big Talk movement, Kalina Silverman examines how meaningful conversation can help address loneliness, strengthen relationships, and foster a greater sense of belonging. Combining research, personal stories, and practical conversation prompts, Big Talk offers an accessible framework for cultivating empathy, trust, and authentic connection

The New York Times bestselling author of True Biz retraces her path out of the hearing world and into the deaf community—and seeks to understand what it means to raise children who are different from her—in this emotionally rich memoir.   Two Boys Sometimes strangers approach me on the street and ask if my sons are twins. The first