Waifs


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Seventy Summers


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Sometimes you need a little help learning to believe in yourself. And it can show up in the most unexpected ways. Robbie Berger has stalled out in his life and career, hoping for a fresh gust of wind to take him in a new direction. When he arrives at the home of his latest "senior care" assignment, Robbie has no idea he's about to meet someone destined to change his world. The new client unfolds a remarkable tale of a corporation run aground, a twelve-year-old boy convinced he'll always be a loser, and a sage owl whose wisdom may shift the future for them all. This story-within-a-story is about the boundless possibilities that arise when we learn to ask the right questions, set priorities that match our values, and go after the things we we want in life with unstoppable gusto.




The Red Dragon


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Seventy Summers


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To Live in the Center of the Moment


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Waxman (English, U. of North Carolina) compares autobiographical writings that cover themes related to aging, namely the relationships between elderly parents and middle-aged children, the experience of turning 70, the role of race, philosophical insights and quasi- mystical experiences by the aging, and the representation of elders as sages and sibyls. She discusses works by Philip Roth, Madeleine L'Engle, Lucille Clifton, Doris Grumbach, May Sarton, Audre Lorde, Maya Angelou, Velma Wallis, Howell Raines, Donald Hall, and Florida Scott- Maxwell. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR




Japan


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The Pain of Loving


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Filled with vivid imagery and lilting verse, The Pain of Loving: Heartwarming Poems is an absorbing collection of poetry on love, religion, faith, and life experiences from poet David Chimwaso. Often set in his native Africa, these poems create a rich, absorbing tapestry of sensory detail that crosses cultural boundaries. Chimwaso delves into the emotional heart of issues we face on a daily basis. Through a keen eye for detail and flowing, colorful language, his poetic verse creates a powerful emotional connection to the human heart. His incredibly diverse voice is revealed through poems such as "The Mirror of Love," a deeply moving portrayal of Jesus on the cross, to the rousing call to craft a well-lived life in "Life is How You Make It," and to the simple act of strolling down a country road and making a friend in "Along a Country Road." But even more, The Pain of Loving: Heartwarming Poems delivers a strong, heartfelt tribute to all of the emotions, thoughts, and feelings essential to the human experience. Whether it be the passion of love, the heartache of separation, or the joy of family, this collection encompasses the journey of our lifetimes.







Sabbaths


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