Beautiful Nate

A father tells the story of his efforts to be a good parent according to the rules of conservative Christian experts, and how his son went astray anyway and died at the age of twenty-seven of drug-related causes.

HOPE and COMPASSION for FAMILIES Beautiful Nate offers valuable insights into what went wrong in a dedicated Christian family and how things might have gone differently—giving parents direction for raising their own children in a troubled world. Exploring the differences between fear-based parenting, child-centered parenting, and healthy intentional parenting, author Dennis Mansfield shares hard-earned wisdom and powerful ideas on what children need. Whether you’re in the midst of parenting small children or have experienced the heartbreak of a child gone astray, you’ll find guidance and hope for your journey in this poignant, real-life story. *** Even when you follow all the rules, LIFE CAN GO VERY WRONG. . . Dennis Mansfield and his wife Susan planned for and expected every parent’s dream but instead lived every parent’s nightmare. This haunting memoir tells the story of a father who diligently followed all the parenting rules that he learned from conservative Christian “experts”; yet life with his son Nate went terribly wrong when the young man died at twenty-seven of drug-related causes. It wasn’t that the principles Dennis followed were faulty; it was that the promised guarantee turned out to be void. The author, a national leader in the pro-family movement of the 1990s, reveals what did and did not work in raising a child within the evangelical framework. But rather than losing his faith and abandoning the God he’d trusted, Dennis eventually found new joy and purpose—with a more compassionate and realistic view of the roles parents play and the rules they follow. As you read this sobering yet refreshing account, you will find direction for your own parenting style and encouragement after life’s disappointments. midst of parenting small children or have experienced the heartbreak of a child gone astray, you’ll find guidance and hope for your journey in this poignant, real-life story.

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Dive into the Intricate World of Love and Self-Discovery Writer Nate Piven's star is rising. After several lean and striving years, he has his pick of both magazine assignments and women: Juliet, the hotshot business reporter; Elisa, his gorgeous ex-girlfriend, now friend; and Hannah, "almost universally regarded as nice and smart, or smart and nice," who holds her own in conversation with his friends. When one relationship grows more serious, Nate is forced to consider what it is he really wants. Nathaniel is a man who believes himself immune to superficial judgment. Yet, his tumultuous relationships and constant struggle with status anxiety tell another story. As his romantic entanglements intensify, we witness his often infuriating failings: an enduring attraction to women, paired with a knack of letting them down. This coming of age tale takes a hard look at Nathaniel as he grapples with what he truly wants. Brought to life by the masterful storytelling of Adelle Waldman, this stunning debut novel promises an immersive experience into the heart of one man's relentless search for happiness. Presented with a combination of profound wit and heart-tugging emotion, The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P. is an absorbing tale of one young man's search for happiness—and an inside look at how he really thinks about women, sex and love.

Bestselling romance author, Lexy Timms, brings you a new sport romance series that'll blow your mind—it’s TNT dynamite! “TNT” – Troubled Nate Thomas… You'd think an engagement ring would signal a Happily Ever After, but when you're dealing with dynamite, things are liable to blow up. Nate's been traded to the Jaguars, all the way in Florida. Amanda's now caught between love and duty. Does she stay behind to try to finish her degree, or does she follow the love of her life all the way across the country, leaving her family...and her dreams behind? Tensions flare as each questions just how important they are in the other's life. Will absence make the heart grow fonder? Or will TNT explode onto the Florida scene, and show the world just how riotous Spring Break can be?

The Strangler spent two years murdering women in Chicago. It’s been eighteen months since the last murder, and the police are desperate to make an arrest. When the FBI gets involved, Olivia and Nate find themselves teaming up with an old friend. The three of them have their work cut out for them trying to profile a murderer who is indiscriminate in his victim selection. Will they find the Strangler before he can find his next victim?

The most beloved, thrilling, and bestselling series from RM Johnson, the Million Dollar books, now in one collection—featuring Johnson’s well-known cast of characters engaging in a tableau of backstabbing, duplicitous, vengeful behavior that only he could paint with such riveting depth. Includes: Million Dollar Divorce, Million Dollar Deception, and Million Dollar Demise

Does your home tell the story of who you are? In The Things That Matter, Nate Berkus shares intimate stories from his life, introduces us to people who influenced him and helped him forge his sense of style, and opens up about the remarkable experiences that have left him forever changed, all of which find expression in how he lives today. From his most cherished flea market finds, to his beloved books and photos, to the many extraordinary mementos he’s collected in his travels, every piece defines who he’s become and what endures in his world. Berkus invites readers into his own home as well as into twelve others, including a sleek steel-and-glass high-rise that soars above Chicago, a rustic cottage in the Hudson Valley, an ultra-chic atelier that maximizes every inch of space, a Greenwich Village townhouse that holds multiple art collections, and a study in meaningful minimalism in Marfa, Texas. The distinctive interiors beautifully displayed in this book offer revealing portraits of their owners’ lives and the inspiring choices that have made them who they are today. The Things That Matter convincingly lays out Nate Berkus’s philosophy that things do matter. Our homes tell our stories, they reflect the places we’ve been and the people we’ve loved along the way—and there can be no more beautiful design for living than that. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE SEATTLE TIMES