Amber Smith

THE TIKTOK SENSATION THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT

La esperada continuación de Tal como era. Un inspirador fenómeno de BookTok que ha emocionado a miles de lectores. Eden solía pensar que Josh era el único que podía salvarla. Él, con su amable sonrisa, su trato cuidadoso y su corazon sincero, era lo mejor que habia en su vida en mucho tiempo, pero no podia ser quien la rescatara. Porque eso era algo que tenia que hacer la propia Eden sola. En el instituto, Josh y ella jamas tuvieron oportunidad de tener una relacion sana. Eden cargaba con las consecuencias de un suceso devastador, mientras Josh lidiaba con el alcoholismo de su padre. Sin embargo, ahora ella ha hecho frente a su agresor y va a empezar la universidad, y puede que alli ambos encuentren el lugar y el momento adecuados...Sobre Tal como era:Un libro conmovedor que analiza de manera realista los efectos duraderos del trauma en el amor, las relaciones y la vida.School Library Jorunal Un viaje dificil y doloroso. Los adolescentes que hayan sufrido situaciones parecidas estaran agradecidos por este retrato sin adornos y, en ultima instancia, esperanzador.BooklistUna exploracion conmovedora de como el dolor puede conducir a la fuerza.Boston Globe Una novela cruda que se quedara contigo mucho despues de que la termines.Buzzfed

APRÈS AVOIR ÉTÉ VIOLÉE, EDEN A ENDURÉ QUATRE ANS DE SILENCE, DE TERREUR ET DE RAGE. Aujourd’hui, elle essaie de reprendre pied. Il y a la fac, d’abord, avec son lot de défis et de nouveautés. Il y a

Heartwrenching. VOYA (starred review) * Beautiful, captivating prose. RT Book Reviews * I cant recommend this book highly enough. Kathleen Glasgow, bestselling author of Girl in PiecesA twisted tragedy leaves Brooke and her siblings on their own in this provocative novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Way I Used to Be.How do you let go of something youve never had?Junior year for Brooke Winters is supposed to be about change. Shes transferring schools, starting fresh, and making plans for college so she can finally leave her hometown, her family, and her past behind.But all of her dreams are shattered one hot summer afternoon when her mother is arrested for killing Brookes abusive father. No one really knows what happened that day, if it was premeditated or self-defense, whether it was right or wrong. And now Brooke and her siblings are on their own.In a year of firststhe first year without parents, first love, first heartbreak, and her first taste of freedomBrooke must confront the shadow of her familys violence and dysfunction, as she struggles to embrace her identity, finds her true place in the world, and learns how to let go.

Our Woke Military Could Lose the Next WarWokeness used to be an annoying distraction in the U.S. military. Now it is a major threat to national security.Faster than most of us thought possible, our military has become a woke, dysfunctional bureaucracy focused not on winning wars but on identity politics, gender ideology, climate change, and other favored causes of the leftist elite.Dont think that China isnt watching. Dont think that Russia, Iran, and North Korea havent noticed.But so has Amber Smith, a former U.S. Army combat helicopter pilot and Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense. In her riveting new book, Unfit to Fight, she sounds the alarm that our military and our nation are at grave risk.In Unfit to Fight, youll learn: Why the military should not reflect American society, but be a select group of lethal professionals How the Pentagon rewards lowered standards for the sake of diversity Why failure often leads to promotionif you have the right friends Why a return to combat merit, battlefield mission, and trust in leadership are essentialor we will lose our next war Elections, as they say, have consequences, and catastrophic damage to national security is among the most important. Amber Smiths Unfit to Fight needs to be in the hands of everyone who cares about our military and our survival as a nation.

Eden and Josh decide to give their relationship another chance in this much anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestseller The Way I Used to Be that highlights with painful honesty the process of moving forward following trauma (Kirkus Reviews).Eden and Josh never had a fair shot at a healthy relationship. When they dated in high school, they each had their own problems getting in the way of the deep connection they felt toward one another. Unbeknownst to Josh, Eden was carrying the burden of a devastating sexual assault, while Josh was dealing with his own private struggle of having an alcoholic father.Months after Eden and two other girls publicly accuse their rapist, Eden is starting college while her case goes to trial. Now when she and Josh reconnect, it seems like it might finally be in the right place at the right time for them to make it work. But is their love strong enough to withstand the challenges and chaos of college and the crushing realities of a trial that will determine whether Eden gets the justice she deserves?

Inspiring and rivetingvivid and harrowing (Sean Parnell, author of Outlaw Platoon), Danger Close is the first memoir of active combat by a female helicopter pilot in Iraq and Afghanistan. New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor raves, Men and women alike will love this incredible tale of heroism, humility, and high-octane feats of bravery.Amber Smith flew into enemy fire in some of the most dangerous combat zones in the world. One of only a few women to fly the Kiowa Warrior helicopterwhose mission, armed reconnaissance, required its pilots to stay low and fly fast, perilously close to the fightSmith deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan and rose to Pilot-in-Command and Air Mission Commander in the premier Kiowa unit in the Army. She learned how to perform and survive under extreme pressure, both in action against an implacable enemy and within the elite boys club of Army aviation.In Danger Close, Smith covers each mission with edge-of-your-seat detail and a coolness that demonstrates how she gained the respect of fellow pilots and soldiers on the ground (Library Journal). Smiths unrelenting fight for both mastery and respect delivers universal life-lessons that will be useful to any civilian, from earning your spurs as a newbie to embracing the suck through setbacks that challenge your self-confidence to learning to trust your gut as a veteran of your profession.Intensely personal, cinematic, poignant, and inspiring, Danger Close is the captivating story of one womans fight to serve her country in the direct line of danger (Dana Perino, co-host of The Five on Fox News).

As beautiful as it is breathtaking. BuzzFeedWill give you all the feels. Charlotte MagazineFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Way I Used to Be comes a tender, beautifully told (Julie Buxbaum, New York Times bestselling author of Tell Me Three Things) novel about a transgender boy who falls in love for the first timeand how first love changes us allperfect for fans of Love, Simon and I Wish You All the Best.Chris and Maia arent off to a great start.A near-fatal car accident first brings them together, and their next encounters dont fare much better. Chriss good intentions backfire. Maias temper gets the best of her. But theyre neighbors, at least for the summer, and despite their best efforts, they just cant seem to stay away from each other.The path forward isnt easy. Chris has come out as transgender, but hes still processing a frightening assault he survived the year before. Maia is grieving the loss of her older sister and trying to find her place in the world without her. Falling in love was the last thing on either of their minds.But would it be so bad if it happened anyway?

The extraordinary YA TikTok sensation about learning to survive unthinkable trauma from bestselling author, Amber SmithAfter finishing this book, my heart was pounding and I couldnt find words big enough to describe how brilliant, beautiful, and powerful it is. L.E. Flynn, author of All Eyes On HerAll Eden wants is to rewind the clock. To live that day again. She would do everything differently. Not laugh at his jokes or ignore the way he was looking at her that night. And she would definitely lock her bedroom door.But Eden cant turn back time. So she buries the truth, along with the girl she used to be. She pretends she doesnt need friends, doesnt need love, doesnt need justice. But as her world unravels, one thing becomes clear: the only person who can save Eden is Eden.Acourageous, necessary, and beautiful book.Kathleen Glasgow, author of Girl in PiecesA raw novel thatll stay with you long after you finish. Buzzfeed

The highly anticipated sequel to the internationally bestselling TikTok sensation The Way I Used To BeAn absolute stunner of a sequel.Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of The Girls Are All So Nice HereEden used to believe the only person who could save her was Josh. He was everything that was good in her world an open heart, a tender touch, a kind smile but he couldnt be her saviour. Eden had to do that for herself.Back in high school, they never had a fair shot at a healthy relationship. Eden carried the burden of a devastating assault, while Josh struggled with the demons of his alcoholic father. Now that Eden has faced up to her attacker and is starting college, they might finally be in the right place at the right time...But can their love withstand the chaos of college life and the crushing realities of a trial that will determine whether Eden gets the justice she deserves?I could not put it down a moving and powerful portrayal of trauma, love, and hope. Alyssa Sheinmel, New York Times bestselling author of A Danger to Herself and Others

Como eu era antes conta a história de Eden, uma jovem vítima de abuso sexual, conforme tenta lidar com o trauma da violência do seu próprio jeito, tateando o caminho em busca de se reconhecer como so

"Je me demande comment il réagirait si je luirévélais mon profond et sombre secret, ce trou noir ayant le pouvoir d’avaler l’univers entier." Une nuit, le monde d’Edie bascule et ses certitudes volen

Fans of Katherine Applegate, Holly Goldberg Sloan, and Lynda Mullaly Hunt will love New York Times bestselling author Amber Smiths heartwarming middle grade debut about family, friendship, and the magic connection between a girl and her dog.Eleven-year-old Sadies school year is off to an awful start. Her best (and only) friend has moved away, her older brother is a jerk (as always), and her beloved Gramps is having more and more trouble keeping his memories straight. But when she comes across a stray dog, she discovers something wonderful and magicalshe and the dog, Dewey, are able to communicate telepathically. Sadie knows that Dewey is destined to be her friend. Dewey is quickly captured and sent to a shelter. And Sadies moms say Dewey is dangerous, a bite risk, and that Sadie, whose mind is always wandering with a larger than life imagination, needs to prove shes more responsible before she can adopt any pets. But Sadie is running out of timeDewey lets Sadie know that her days at the shelter are numbered. The only solution: break Dewey out of doggie jail. In this reaffirming, magical, and uplifting story of friendship, family, and believing in yourself, New York Times bestselling author Amber Smith assures readers: its okay to think big and act with your whole heart.

Este kit emocionante reúne dois sucessos marcantes de Amber Smith: Como eu era antes e Como eu sou agora. Para ficar ainda mais especial, o kit acompanha um conto inédito de Eden e Josh nos dias atuais. Uma historia intensa e inesquecivel sobre amor, superaço e segundas chances. Como eu era antes (350 paginas)Eden sempre foi uma boa menina. Mas, quando o melhor amigo de seu irmo e por quem era secretamente apaixonada a estupra, a Eden de antes deixa de existir. O que era simples passa a ser complexo. O que ela sempre amou começa a odiar. O que acreditava ser verdade agora e mentira. Nada mais faz sentido, e Eden sabe que deveria contar a alguem o que aconteceu, mas simplesmente no consegue. Ento ela enterra a verdade, o trauma... e o jeito como era antes.Seu desejo era fazer tudo diferente. Mas, ja que no pode voltar no tempo, Eden começa a viver como se no precisasse de amigos, de amor ou justiça, conforme navega pelas decepçes e dores insuportaveis da violencia, pelas experiencias do primeiro amor e do primeiro coraço partido, das amizades perdidas e reconstruidas. E, enquanto seu mundo desmorona, Eden percebe que apenas uma pessoa pode salva-la ela mesma.Esta historia emocionante e envolvente revela as consequencias profundas do trauma e como e possivel encontrar coragem para percorrer o caminho arduo ate a cura. Como eu sou agora (378 paginas)Eden e Josh nunca tiveram a oportunidade de viver um relacionamento saudavel. Quando namoraram, no ensino medio, os dois tinham problemas que atrapalhavam a conexo profunda que sentiam um com o outro. Josh no sabia, mas Eden carregava o peso de um abuso sexual devastador, enquanto ele, filho de um pai alcoolatra, precisava lidar com as suas proprias dores.Meses se passaram desde que Eden e outras duas garotas acusaram publicamente o estuprador, e ela esta começando a faculdade enquanto o caso vai a julgamento. Quando Eden e Josh se reconectam, tudo indica que eles enfim esto no lugar certo e na hora certa, e que o relacionamento pode funcionar. Mas sera que o amor deles e forte o suficiente para resistir aos desafios e ao caos dessa nova etapa de vida, alem da realidade avassaladora de um julgamento que vai determinar se Eden tera a justiça que merece?

Eden and her fellow survivors look to the future in this powerful story of justice, autonomy, and healing told in multiple points of viewthe powerful conclusion to the Way I Used to Be trilogy from internationally bestselling author Amber Smith.Eden struggled to find her voice for years after her brothers friend Kevin raped her. It wasnt until Kevins ex-girlfriend Gen and his sister, Amanda, came forward, that Eden knew she wasnt alone. Determined to do everything in their power to pursue justice, Eden, Amanda, and Gen testified against Kevin in a trial that turned their lives inside out.In the wake of the judges decision, they are now expected to move onall while grappling with the hurt and grief that are never far behind. Amanda is adrift finishing high school, Eden is still learning what it means to be in a healthy relationship, and college dropout Gen is struggling to find direction at all. On three different paths toward healing, each girl has to chart her own course forward to discover the woman shell become.

Eden struggled to find her voice when her brothers friend raped her until she realised she wasnt aloneWhen Eden was raped by her brothers friend Kevin, it was almost impossible to tell her family, let alone report to the police. But when Kevins own sister, Amanda, and his ex-girlfriend Gen also came forward, the girls found strength in their solidarity and did everything in their power to pursue justice.Now, in the wake of the jurys decision, they are expected to move on while still grappling with the grief and hurt from the events that turned their lives inside out. With Amanda finishing high school, Eden adjusting to college, and Gen determining her path after graduation, each girl must chart her own course forward and discover the women theyll become.From bestselling author Amber Smith comes a powerful story of justice, autonomy, and healing that will sit with readers long after theyve turned the final page.

Une nuit, le monde dEdie bascule et ses certitudes volent en éclats. Une nuit où le meilleur ami de son frère la viole et la laisse anéantie. Alors Edie enterre au plus profond de son être celle quel

Après avoir été violée, Eden a enduré quatre ans de silence, de terreur et de rage. Aujourdhui, elle essaie de reprendre pied. Il y a la fac, dabord, avec son lot de défis et de nouveautés. Il y a le

Na aguardada sequência de Como eu era antes, best-seller do New York Times, Eden e Josh tentam dar uma nova chance ao amor. Eden e Josh nunca tiveram a oportunidade de viver um relacionamento saudáve

La esperada continuación de Tal como era. Un inspirador fenómeno de BookTok que ha emocionado a miles de lectores.Eden solía pensar que Josh era el único que podía salvarla. Él, con su amable sonrisa, su trato cuidadoso y su corazon sincero, era lo mejor que habia en su vida en mucho tiempo, pero no podia ser quien la rescatara. Porque eso era algo que tenia que hacer la propia Eden sola.En el instituto, Josh y ella jamas tuvieron oportunidad de tener una relacion sana. Eden cargaba con las consecuencias de un suceso devastador, mientras Josh lidiaba con el alcoholismo de su padre. Sin embargo, ahora ella ha hecho frente a su agresor y va a empezar la universidad, y puede que alli ambos encuentren el lugar y el momento adecuados...Sobre Tal como era:Un libro conmovedor que analiza de manera realista los efectos duraderos del trauma en el amor, las relaciones y la vida.School Library JorunalUn viaje dificil y doloroso. Los adolescentes que hayan sufrido situaciones parecidas estaran agradecidos por este retrato sin adornos y, en ultima instancia, esperanzador.BooklistUna exploracion conmovedora de como el dolor puede conducir a la fuerza.Boston GlobeUna novela cruda que se quedara contigo mucho despues de que la termines.Buzzfed