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Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart- Shuggie Bain is the unforgettable story of young Hugh "Shuggie" Bain, a sweet and lonely boy who spends his 1980s childhood in run-down public housing in Glasgow, Scotland.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey- When it was first published in 1989, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was an almost instant bestseller--and quickly became a permanent part of the cultural lexicon. With over 25 million copies sold worldwide in over 40 languages since its first publication, this book continues to help millions of readers become more effective in both their personal and professional lives. This is one of the rare books that has influenced presidents, CEOs, educators, and individuals all over the world not only to improve their businesses and careers but to live with integrity, service, dignity, and success in all areas of life.
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Big Girl, Small Town by Michelle Gallen- Majella O'Neill is happiest out of the spotlight, away from her neighbors' stares and the narrow-minded gossips of the small village in Northern Ireland where she grew up during the Troubles. She lives a quiet life caring for her alcoholic mother, working in the local chip shop, watching the regular customers come and go. She wears the same clothes every day (overalls, too small), has the same dinner each night (fish and chips, microwaved after the pubs close), binge watches episodes of Dallas from the comfort of her bed (best show on TV). She has a long list in her head of things that she sees the point of, including eating, sex, her da, her granny, and cleaning, and a much longer list, complete with categories and subcategories, of things "she isn't keen on." Sometimes, she thinks, that list can be condensed into one item: other people. People are just too confusing for her.
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