Author : Laura Schmitt; Jen York; Amy Bowman
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 16,67 MB
Release : 2010-02-25
Category : Drama
ISBN : 1462813100
They expected swollen bellies, imagined colorful nurseries, and envisioned bikes in their driveways. When infertility threatened their plans, all five women chose adoption to create a family. With introductions by their fertile friend Jenny, this book includes an intimate look at how Laura, Jen, Amy, Ginger, and Grace found hope as well as motherhood.
Author : Holly Goldberg Sloan
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 39,38 MB
Release : 2014-09-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 014242286X
A New York Times Bestseller In the tradition of Out of My Mind, Wonder, and Mockingbird, this is an intensely moving middle grade novel about being an outsider, coping with loss, and discovering the true meaning of family. Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions, who finds it comforting to count by 7s. It has never been easy for her to connect with anyone other than her adoptive parents, but that hasn’t kept her from leading a quietly happy life . . . until now. Suddenly Willow’s world is tragically changed when her parents both die in a car crash, leaving her alone in a baffling world. The triumph of this book is that it is not a tragedy. This extraordinarily odd, but extraordinarily endearing, girl manages to push through her grief. Her journey to find a fascinatingly diverse and fully believable surrogate family is a joy and a revelation to read. * “Willow's story is one of renewal, and her journey of rebuilding the ties that unite people as a family will stay in readers' hearts long after the last page.”—School Library Journal starred review * “A graceful, meaningful tale featuring a cast of charming, well-rounded characters who learn sweet—but never cloying—lessons about resourcefulness, community, and true resilience in the face of loss.”—Booklist starred review * “What sets this novel apart from the average orphan-finds-a-home book is its lack of sentimentality, its truly multicultural cast (Willow describes herself as a “person of color”; Mai and Quang-ha are of mixed Vietnamese, African American, and Mexican ancestry), and its tone. . . . Poignant.”—The Horn Book starred review "In achingly beautiful prose, Holly Goldberg Sloan has written a delightful tale of transformation that’s a celebration of life in all its wondrous, hilarious and confounding glory. Counting by 7s is a triumph."—Maria Semple, author of Where’d You Go, Bernadette
Author : Ben Utecht
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 41,28 MB
Release : 2016-08-23
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1501136690
After five major concussions, NFL tight-end Ben Utecht of the Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals is losing his memories. This is his powerful and emotional love letter to his wife and daughters—whom he someday may not recognize—and an inspiring message for all to live every moment fully. Ben Utecht has accumulated a vast treasure of memories: tossing a football in the yard with his father, meeting his wife, with whom he’d build a loving partnership and bring four beautiful daughters into the world, writing and performing music, catching touchdown passes from quarterback Peyton Manning, and playing a Super Bowl Championship watched by ninety-three million people. But the game he has built his living on, the game he fell in love with as a child, is taking its toll in a devastating way. After at least five major concussions—and an untold number of micro-concussions—Ben suffered multiple mild traumatic brain injuries that have erased important memories. Knowing that his wife and daughters could someday be beyond his reach and desperate for them to understand how much he loves them, he recorded his memories for them to hold on to after his essential self is gone. Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away chronicles his remarkable journey from his early days throwing a football back and forth with his father to speaking about the long-term effects of concussions before Congress, and how his faith keeps him strong and grounded as he looks toward an uncertain future. Ben recounts the experiences that have shaped his life and imparts the lessons he’s learned along the way. Emotionally powerful, inspiring, and uplifting, Ben’s story will captivate and encourage you to make the most of every day and treasure all of your memories.
Author : Bill Martin
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 19,18 MB
Release : 1997-09-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0805054790
A grandfather and his blind grandson reminisce about the young boy's birth, his first horse and an exiciting horse race.
Author : Brandon Sanderson
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 42,23 MB
Release : 2005-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780765311771
Fantasy roman.
Author : Sylvia Olsen
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,42 MB
Release : 2010-03
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781550391732
Hope and Letia become friends after Hope's family moves to an island off the coast of British Columbia that has been the traditional summer camp for Letia's people.
Author : Innosanto Nagara
Publisher : Seven Stories Press
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 22,1 MB
Release : 2015-09-29
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1609806336
Counting on Community is Innosanto Nagara's follow-up to his hit ABC book, A is for Activist. Counting up from one stuffed piñata to ten hefty hens--and always counting on each other--children are encouraged to recognize the value of their community, the joys inherent in healthy eco-friendly activities, and the agency they posses to make change. A broad and inspiring vision of diversity is told through stories in words and pictures. And of course, there is a duck to find on every page!
Author : Maggie Price
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 19,31 MB
Release : 2009-12-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1426844379
Ever since the explosive scandal that ended his high-flying NASCAR career, Brent Sanford wants only to clear his name. Then he meets Hope Hunt, Sanford Racing's new team-building consultant. The Dallas psychologist is gorgeous, smart and asks too many questions—the last thing he needs in his life right now. Hope wants to believe Brent—wants to believe in his innocence. The racing-star-turned-charter-pilot insists he was set up by someone out to destroy his family. But is she ready to put her heart on the line? Is Brent the man she thinks he is—someone she can trust…and love?
Author : Ethan Joella
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 37,61 MB
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1982171219
A Read with Jenna Bonus Selection An “immersive…illuminating” (Booklist) and life-affirming novel following the residents of an idyllic Connecticut town over the course of a year, A Little Hope explores the intertwining lives of a dozen neighbors as they confront everyday desires and fears: a lost love, a stalled career, an illness, and a betrayal. Freddie and Greg Tyler seem to have it all: a comfortable home, a beautiful young daughter, a bond that feels unbreakable. But when Greg is diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, the sense of certainty they once knew evaporates. Throughout their town, friends and neighbors face the most difficult of life’s challenges and are figuring out how to survive thanks to love, grace, and hope. “A quietly powerful portrait of small-town life…told with wisdom and tenderness” (Mary Beth Keane, author of Ask Again, Yes) A Little Hope is a deeply resonant debut that immerses the reader in a community and celebrates the importance of small moments of connection.
Author : Mark Smeby
Publisher : BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 41,40 MB
Release : 2017-12-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 142455568X
Become a champion of hope! As we see chaos in the world around us, we want to have hope. But what is hope, and where does it come from? Hope is more than simple optimism that things get better, or a finger-crossed wishing that things go our way. Live Hope Minute explores the life-transforming concept of true hope and how to keep a godly perspective in our current circumstances. Through these short, inspiring devotions: • Your hope will become grounded in unshakeable faith. • Your life will become marked by love that you cannot help but give away. • Your vision will grow and keep you moving toward God and his plan for your life. When you discover true hope, you will find you are building your house on the rock that will not move. Regardless of the storms and challenges you face, you can demonstrate to those around you that life is more than just what we can see or feel. Be amazed at the power and comfort God’s hope can offer.
