Looking Behind the Mirror

Looking Behind the Mirror
Author: Mary Bowers
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 53
Release: 2014-02-20
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1493174606

PEN TO PAPER My inner thoughts being composed into print is the best High I could ever experience. I have been writing since the age of nine, Madea always said she believed I was born with a pen and paper in my hands. So take a journey with me into my inner soul and find out who I am...............From The Inside Out.......... Stop looking at life through rose colored glasses and see the true beauty that lies within my inner soul in Black and White. I write my feelings openly for everyone to read, I cross every T and dot every I. Come into my heart and move to the beat of the Drum Major in my life. Feel the warmth of the blood that flows through every artery and veins that nourishes my body to the highest degree. Explode with me in ecstasy and put your true feelings into print. The whole world is a stage, and we are all actors in one way or another. When the curtain goes up, you get to choose the scene and the character you want to portray. ***YOU GET TO CHOOSE YOUR DESTINY OR YOUR FATE*** Which one will you choose?

Critical White Studies

Critical White Studies
Author: Richard Delgado
Publisher: Temple University Press
Total Pages: 699
Release: 1997-06-29
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1566395321

No longer content with accepting whiteness as the norm, critical scholars have turned their attention to whiteness itself. In Critical White Studies: Looking Behind the Mirror, numerous thinkers, including Toni Morrison, Eric Foner, Peggy McIntosh, Andrew Hacker, Ruth Frankenberg, John Howard Griffin, David Roediger, Kathleen Heal Cleaver, Noel Ignatiev, Cherrie Moraga, and Reginald Horsman, attack such questions as: *How was whiteness invented, and why? *How has the category whiteness changed over time? *Why did some immigrant groups, such as the Irish and Jews, start out as nonwhite and later became white? *Can some individual people be both white and nonwhite at different times, and what does it mean to "pass for white"? *At what point does pride in being white cross the line into white power or white supremacy? *What can whites concerned over racial inequity or white privilege do about it? Science and pseudoscience are presented side by side to demonstrate how our views on whiteness often reflect preconception, not fact. For example, most scientists hold that race is not a valid scientific category -- genetic differences between races are insignificant compared to those within them. Yet, the "one drop" rule, whereby those with any nonwhite heritage are classified as nonwhite, persists even today. As the bell curve controversy shows, race concepts die hard, especially when power and prestige lie behind them. A sweeping portrait of the emerging field of whiteness studies, Critical White Studies presents, for the first time, the best work from sociology, law, history, cultural studies, and literature. Delgado and Stefancic expressly offer critical white studies as the next step in critical race theory. In focusing on whiteness, not only do they ask nonwhites to investigate more closely for what it means for others to be white, but also they invite whites to examine themselves more searchingly and to "look behind the mirror."

Behind the Mirror

Behind the Mirror
Author: Konrad Lorenz
Publisher: Mariner Books
Total Pages: 261
Release: 1978
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780156117760

Lorenz examines the nature of human thought and intelligence and attributes the problems of modern civilization largely to the limitations.

Lost in the Mirror

Lost in the Mirror
Author: Richard A. Moskovitz
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publications
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2001-03
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0878332669

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) afflicts six to ten million Americans and accounts for almost 25 percent of psychiatric hospitalizations in this country. In Lost in the Mirror, Dr. Richard A. Moskovitz provides an expert look into this complex disorder, discussing causes, symptoms, behaviors, and treatments, interspersed with patients' compelling stories of their daily struggles with BPD. Finding Your Way Back The second edition provides readers with * the latest innovations in psychotherapy * new and effective drug treatments * an expanded overview of conventional therapy * an updated resource list for those who want to learn more Thoughtful and compelling, Lost in the Mirror explores the frightening world of BPD patients and helps readers understand their pain.

The Selfishness of Others

The Selfishness of Others
Author: Kristin Dombek
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2016-08-16
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0374712549

They're among us, but they are not like us. They manipulate, lie, cheat, and steal. They are irresistibly charming and accomplished, appearing to live in a radiance beyond what we are capable of. But narcissists are empty. No one knows exactly what everyone else is full of--some kind of a soul, or personhood--but whatever it is, experts agree that narcissists do not have it. So goes the popular understanding of narcissism, or NPD (narcissistic personality disorder). And it's more prevalent than ever, according to recent articles in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Time. In bestsellers like The Narcissism Epidemic, Narcissists Exposed, and The Narcissist Next Door, pop psychologists have armed the normal with tools to identify and combat the vampiric influence of this rising population, while on websites like narcissismsurvivor.com, thousands of people congregate to swap horror stories about relationships with "narcs." In The Selfishness of Others, the essayist Kristin Dombek provides a clear-sighted account of how a rare clinical diagnosis became a fluid cultural phenomenon, a repository for our deepest fears about love, friendship, and family. She cuts through hysteria in search of the razor-thin line between pathology and common selfishness, writing with robust skepticism toward the prophets of NPD and genuine empathy for those who see themselves as its victims. And finally, she shares her own story in a candid effort to find a path away from the cycle of fear and blame and toward a more forgiving and rewarding life.

Behind The Mirror

Behind The Mirror
Author: Ti'sha Loving-Williams
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2021-02-25
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9781977234018

We all have our own journey to live, however, it is so pleasing to be able to help provide, what I hope is a helpful guide for others. Reading these stories from people that have experienced life challenges of loss, abuse, divorce, rape, marriage, love, happiness and illness can serve as a reminder that we are not alone in our own journey. These journeys beg to be read by anyone that discovers this book. Behind The Mirror is a genuine account of life experiences and perseverance. This book can be a tool in your toolbox that helps keep your life house standing and strong. It will give you an opportunity to learn and grow and provide a challenge when you're stagnant. It can also help you avoid obstacles you may not have otherwise recognized.

Mirror Sound

Mirror Sound
Author: Spencer Tweedy
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-10-20
Genre: Music
ISBN: 3791386530

A visual portrait that delves into the people and processes behind self-recorded music, featuring some of the biggest names in music today. Everywhere you look, musicians are creating, recording, and selling their music without the help of big-name studios, producers, or labels. This book offers tangible--and visually stunning--proof that self-recording is a path to artistic freedom. Each chapter takes on a specific aspect of self-recording through original interviews with musicians and all new photography, revealing the joys and complications of recording music on one's own terms. You'll learn how some of your favorite musicians charted their path to self-recording and how they use emerging technologies to make exceptional music. The book features intimate shots of artists recording in living rooms, backyards, and garages--such as Eleanor Friedberger, Mac DeMarco, Vagabon, Tune-Yards, Yuka Honda, and more. The first book devoted entirely to the practice of self-recording, Mirror Sound charts a way forward for any musician who aspires to make their own music and those who just love to listen.

Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall

Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall
Author: Kjerstin Gruys
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2014-07-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 158333548X

A scholar and bride-to-be spends a year without mirrors to get a better view of what really matters When Kjerstin Gruys became engaged, she was thrilled—until it was time to shop for a wedding dress. Having overcome an eating disorder years before, Gruys found herself struggling to maintain a positive self-image; so she decided to refocus her attention. Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall charts Gruys’s awakening as she vows to give up mirrors and other reflective surfaces, relying on friends and her fiancé to help her gauge both her appearance and outlook on life. The result? A renewed focus on what truly matters, regardless of smeared makeup or messy hair. With humorous and poignant scenes from Gruys’ life, Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall sparks important conversations about body image and reclaiming the power to define beauty.

Trick Mirror

Trick Mirror
Author: Jia Tolentino
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2019-08-06
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 0525510559

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “From The New Yorker’s beloved cultural critic comes a bold, unflinching collection of essays about self-deception, examining everything from scammer culture to reality television.”—Esquire Book Club Pick for Now Read This, from PBS NewsHour and The New York Times • “A whip-smart, challenging book.”—Zadie Smith • “Jia Tolentino could be the Joan Didion of our time.”—Vulture FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE’S JOHN LEONARD PRIZE FOR BEST FIRST BOOK • NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY AND HARVARD CRIMSON AND ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • Time • Chicago Tribune • The Washington Post • NPR • Variety • Esquire • Vox • Elle • Glamour • GQ • Good Housekeeping • The Paris Review • Paste • Town & Country • BookPage • Kirkus Reviews • BookRiot • Shelf Awareness Jia Tolentino is a peerless voice of her generation, tackling the conflicts, contradictions, and sea changes that define us and our time. Now, in this dazzling collection of nine entirely original essays, written with a rare combination of give and sharpness, wit and fearlessness, she delves into the forces that warp our vision, demonstrating an unparalleled stylistic potency and critical dexterity. Trick Mirror is an enlightening, unforgettable trip through the river of self-delusion that surges just beneath the surface of our lives. This is a book about the incentives that shape us, and about how hard it is to see ourselves clearly through a culture that revolves around the self. In each essay, Tolentino writes about a cultural prism: the rise of the nightmare social internet; the advent of scamming as the definitive millennial ethos; the literary heroine’s journey from brave to blank to bitter; the punitive dream of optimization, which insists that everything, including our bodies, should become more efficient and beautiful until we die. Gleaming with Tolentino’s sense of humor and capacity to elucidate the impossibly complex in an instant, and marked by her desire to treat the reader with profound honesty, Trick Mirror is an instant classic of the worst decade yet. FINALIST FOR THE PEN/DIAMONSTEIN-SPIELVOGEL AWARD FOR THE ART OF THE ESSAY

Objects in Mirror are Closer Than They Appear

Objects in Mirror are Closer Than They Appear
Author: Katharine Weber
Publisher: Broadway Books
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2011
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0307587940

Harriet Rose, 26, is an American photographer just winning recognition for her work. A travel fellowship brings her to visit her best friend and former roommate, Anne Gordon, in Switzerland. In an ongoing letter to her boyfriend, Harriet reports on strange developments in Anne's life, most notably her affair with a much older married man, which seems to be leading to a disastrous conclusion. Before she can rescue Anne, events take a series of unexpected turns, and Harriet must reexamine her own life and past, and come to terms with the difficulties and possibilities of human relationships. Already excerpted in The New Yorker, Katharine Weber's witty first novel of attraction and deception, a tale with the sensibility of a Margaret Atwood, pulses with cultural references and word games that echo Nabokov.