Joan: 2841 books

In Untwined, a spirited woman, Joan, unheard as a child and young adult, finds her voice and tells her story of survival. Heart in hand, she discloses secrets in life, love and science that will make you laugh and cry.Almost fifty years ago, Joan tried to escape everyday life in the United States...

A living legend and international icon, Joan Collins has built a tremendous career that can could only have been lived by Joan herself. After seeing it all, The World According to Joan finally gives her the platform she deserves to share her thoughts on the state of today's affairs in the only way...

In this brave and deeply personal memoir, one of America’s most beloved journalists, mother, and New York Times bestselling author speaks candidly about her battle against breast cancer, her quest to learn about it and teach others, and the transformative effect it’s had on her life. When...

Dear Joan comprises a unique series of letters between a young airman, Tony Ross, and Joan Charles, a girl whom he met briefly in England before he was posted to the Mediterranean during the Second World War. Through these letters, the book traces the development of their relationship from friendship...

Joan’s neighborhood is filled with kids of all ages, but even her closest friends don’t know how violent Joan’s dad is, or how difficult it is for her to navigate the troubled waters of her home life. Joan becomes adept at reading her dad’s mood, and trying to prevent him from inflicting...

From the author of the bestselling A Year By the Sea, comes the inspiring story about how her and Joan Erikson's friendship pushed them to remember the importance of transformation and sustained them through their unique challenges. Shortly after arriving on Cape Cod to spend a year by herself,...

When God shapes our lives to fit his purposes, anything is possible! Raised in a strict Christian sect, with many religious rules and social requirements, Joan struggled to reconcile the lifestyle she was expected to lead with the example that Jesus set for his disciples. Her desire to follow...

Joan Jackson, former NFL wife and Certified Life Coach tells her story of triumph over despair. Marrying her college sweetheart who became an NFL star, she dreamed about living a wonderful life, which in turn became reality...at least that's what she thought! Moreover, when this world crumbled under...

Follow one woman's journey to inner peace, physical health and financial well-being from young adulthood to the present. Many times in our lives we just take things as they come, figuring that, well, this is just the way it is going to be for me. Joan did not settle for this answer and began...

When Joan Sullivan was sixteen, her sister got married on their sprawling farm in New Jersey. Bill Bradley, the senator and former NBA player, was among the guests. Suddenly, magically, Joan found herself on the basketball court with him. An athlete herself, awed by his dedication to both sports and...

“An entertaining rant…The only thing missing is the sound of a drumroll and cymbals to feel as though one is sitting in a nightclub watching a live comedy marathon…A raucous, biting look at life.”—Kirkus Reviews “Nobody, but nobody, can hate like Joan Rivers. It is a gift. It is...

As a thirty-seven-year-old, highly skeptical, deeply rational woman, Joan had it all: loving family, extravagant home, a high-profile career, even personal contentment. So Joan was more surprised than anyone when she was relieved in an instant from the luxury of spiritual doubt and compelled to realign...

They've grown up together, laughed together and loved together. But there's one secret that hasn't been shared... Taking a Chance on Love is a captivating saga of friendship and a nostalgic look back at the Liverpool of yesteryear, from much-loved writer Joan Jonker. Perfect for fans of Dilly...

Remembering: Joan Williams’ Uncollected Pieces illustrates again that rediscovering an admired author—especially through his or her later works—is every bit as engaging as discovering a new literary voice.   Joan Williams, an accomplished and prize-winning southern novelist, published a number...