Author : Kay Crayne
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,61 MB
Release : 2013-06
Category : Ex-convicts
ISBN : 9781449799038
This book takes you on a journey from childhood to severe teenage rebellion-from serving nearly a quarter of a century incarcerated for the murder of a childhood friend to becoming an incredible vessel used by God both in and out of prison to spread His Gospel and to give Him glory. This story offers hope to those who think life is hopeless.
Author : Meredith Jaffe
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 38,81 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Communities
ISBN : 9781510054493
Gwen Hill has lived on Green Valley Avenue all her adult life. Here she brought her babies home, nurtured her garden and shared life's ups and downs with her best friend and neighbour, Babs. So when Babs dies and the house next door is sold, Gwen wonders how the new family will fit settle into this cosy community. Francesca Desmarchelliers has high hopes for the house on Green Valley Avenue. It's a clean slate for Frankie, who has moved her brood from Sydney's inner city to the leafy north shore street in a bid to save her marriage and keep her rambunctious family together. To maintain her privacy and corral her wandering children, Frankie proposes a fence between their properties, destroying Gwen's lovingly cultivated front garden. Soon the neighbours are in an escalating battle that becomes about more than just council approvals, and boundaries aren't the only things at stake.
Author : Paul Mathias Ed.S.
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,52 MB
Release : 2017-12-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1512784281
During the ruthless times of the infernal regime of Francois (Papa Doc) and Jean-Claude (Baby Doc) Duvalier in Haiti lived a man whose hope could be found nowhere but beyond the distant skylines. His confidence birthed a dream that forced him to keep his children on a low profile. They could barely write their names to avoid being detected by the Tonton Makouts who liked no one who progressed. His oldest son escaped through hectic situations, unfortunate circumstances, and irresistible temptations that attacked his faithfulness toward his family honor and his fiance to whom he made a promise before he left the country. Hope was discovered beyond the horizons and life was changed...
Author : Maria Gulemetova
Publisher : Child's Play Library
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 44,57 MB
Release : 2018-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781846439315
Piggy lives in a large house with Thomas. Thomas knows exactly what Piggy needs. But a chance meeting with a wild pig changes everything, and Piggy finds out what lies outside the four walls, beyond the fence. A gentle book about freedom and friendship.
Author : Carrie Ryan
Publisher : Delacorte Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 30,95 MB
Release : 2009-03-10
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 0375891978
In Mary's world there are simple truths. The Sisterhood always knows best. The Guardians will protect and serve. The Unconsecrated will never relent. And you must always mind the fence that surrounds the village; the fence that protects the village from the Forest of Hands and Teeth. But, slowly, Mary’s truths are failing her. She’s learning things she never wanted to know about the Sisterhood and its secrets, and the Guardians and their power. And, when the fence is breached and her world is thrown into chaos, about the Unconsecrated and their relentlessness. Now, she must choose between her village and her future, between the one she loves and the one who loves her. And she must face the truth about the Forest of Hands and Teeth. Could there be life outside a world surrounded in so much death? [STAR] "A bleak but gripping story...Poignant and powerful."-Publishers Weekly, Starred "A postapocalyptic romance of the first order, elegantly written from title to last line."-Scott Westerfeld, author of the Uglies series and Leviathan "Intelligent, dark, and bewitching, The Forest of Hands and Teeth transitions effortlessly between horror and beauty. Mary's world is one that readers will not soon forget."-Cassandra Clare, bestselling author of City of Bones "Opening The Forest of Hands and Teeth is like cracking Pandora's box: a blur of darkness and a precious bit of hope pour out. This is a beautifully crafted, page-turning, powerful novel. I thoroughly enjoyed it."-Melissa Marr, bestselling author of Wicked Lovely and Ink Exchange "Dark and sexy and scary. Only one of the Unconsecrated could put this book down."-Justine Larbalestier, author of How to Ditch Your Fairy
Author : Bayo Akomolafe
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 17,86 MB
Release : 2017-11-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1623171652
Tackling some of the world’s most profound questions through the intimate lens of fatherhood, Bayo Akomolafe embarks on a journey of discovery as he maps the contours of the spaces between himself and his three-year-old daughter, Alethea. In a narrative that manages to be both intricate and unguarded, he discovers that something as commonplace as becoming a father is a cosmic event of unprecedented proportions. Using this realization as a touchstone, he is led to consider the strangeness of his own soul, contemplate the myths and rituals of modernity, ask questions about food and justice, ponder what it means to be human, evaluate what we can do about climate change, and wonder what our collective yearnings for a better world tell us about ourselves. These Wilds Beyond Our Fences is a passionate attempt to make sense of our disconnection in a world where it is easy to feel untethered and lost. It is a father’s search for meaning, for a place of belonging, and for reassurance that the world will embrace and support our children once we are gone.
Author : Heidi Chiavaroli
Publisher : Hope Creek Publishers
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 14,53 MB
Release : 2022-06-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1957663006
From award-winning author Heidi Chiavaroli comes a sweeping dual timeline story that explores hope and enduring love in the midst of the impossible. Massachusetts, 1993 After making a grievous mistake that will change her life forever, Emily Robertson is sent away to live with her grandmother on Cape Cod. When Emily finds a timeworn photograph buried in a drawer, she realizes her grandmother has concealed a secret even bigger than her own. Will convincing Gram to reveal their family history aid Emily in making the most important decision of her life or will it prove her parents right—that family scandal is better off buried and forgotten? Massachusetts, 1916 Atta Schaeffer plans to marry the man of her dreams and whisk her little sister away from their abusive father. But when she is diagnosed with a dreaded malady, Atta is forced into a life of exile, leaving her sister in harm’s way. On Penikese Island, Atta’s best hope lies with Harry Mayhew, a doctor who seeks a cure for his patients at any cost. But when experiments fail, Atta runs from Harry—and from God. Can she return to her sister before it’s too late? Or will her illness consume both her body and soul? A testament to faith and love, Hope Beyond the Waves is the raw account of the journey of two generations of women running from desperate situations toward irresistible hope.
Author : Amy Julia Becker
Publisher : NavPress
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 29,42 MB
Release : 2018-10-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1631469223
A Gentle Invitation into the Challenging Topic of Privilege The notion that some might have it better than others, for no good reason, offends our sensibilities. Yet, until we talk about privilege, we’ll never fully understand it or find our way forward. Amy Julia Becker welcomes us into her life, from the charm of her privileged southern childhood to her adult experience in the northeast, and the denials she has faced as the mother of a child with special needs. She shows how a life behind a white picket fence can restrict even as it protects, and how it can prevent us from loving our neighbors well. White Picket Fences invites us to respond to privilege with generosity, humility, and hope. It opens us to questions we are afraid to ask, so that we can walk further from fear and closer to love, in all its fragile and mysterious possibilities.
Author : Cindy Woodsmall
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,62 MB
Release : 2009-08-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1400073960
The first book in the Ada's House series, The Hope of Refuge is a moving story of love, hope, and new beginnings from New York Times bestselling author Cindy Woodsmall. The widowed mother of a little girl, Cara Moore is struggling against poverty, fear, and a relentless stalker. When her stalker ransacks her home, Cara and her daughter, Lori, flee New York City for an Amish community, eager for a fresh start. But she discovers that long-held secrets about her family history ripple beneath the surface of Dry Lake, Pennsylvania, and it’s no place for an outsider. One Amish man, Ephraim Mast, dares to fulfill the command he believes that he received from God—“Be me to her”—despite how it threatens his way of life. While Ephraim tries to do what he believes is right, will he be shunned and lose everything, including the guarded single mother who simply longs for a better life? A complete opposite of the hard, untrusting Cara, Ephraim’s sister Deborah also finds her dreams crumbling when the man she has pledged to build a life with begins withdrawing from Deborah and his community, including his mother, Ada Stoltzfus. Can the run-down house that Ada envisions transforming unite them toward a common purpose—or will it push Mahlon away forever?
Author : Johanna D.S. Chittranjan
Publisher : Writers International Edition
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 22,10 MB
Release : 2023-10-17
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9394182039
In the enchanting pages of 'Hope beyond Perplexity,' Johanna Devadayavu, the acclaimed author of 'Call of the Turtledove for Universal Peace' and 'Flight of a Turtledove,' invites readers on a transcendent journey. With a heart dedicated to peace and a soul steeped in contemplation, Johanna weaves profound wisdom and serene beauty into her verses. Her words, born from years of peaceful introspection and meditative practice, resonate with a divine authenticity. Through delicate and elegant prose, she beckons us to join her flight, soaring far beyond the confines of ordinary existence. In this exquisite volume, Johanna's poems are scented with temple incense and echo softly murmured prayers, enveloping readers in the hallowed gleam of her contemplative world. With grace and spiritual depth, she addresses the challenges of our time, including the passing pestilence of COVID, offering keen spiritual insights and lessons. As you delve into the pages of 'Hope beyond Perplexity,' you will feel the gentle winds that caressed Johanna's face and sense the aroma of her contemplative prayers. This poetic banquet, sweetened by the peace she cultivates, invites you to drink deep from the well of a life profoundly enriched and blessed by contemplation. Join her in this exquisite feast, and let the sweetness of her words nourish your soul and illuminate your spirit. 'Hope beyond Perplexity' is not just a book; it is a work of joy, a charming masterpiece that Johanna Devadayavu has graciously shared with the world. Drink deep, dear reader, and savor the boundless depths of hope, peace, and spiritual grace contained within these pages.
