Author: Jim Huber
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0785266887
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
In this beautifully written, reflective, and humorous book, Huber, host of CNN's "The Sporting Life", tells of his precious final months with his father. His recollections include moments that brought him to tears--both from crying and laughing--as he discovered what matters most in life.
A Thousand Goodbyes
Author: Jim Huber
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0785266887
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
In this beautifully written, reflective, and humorous book, Huber, host of CNN's "The Sporting Life", tells of his precious final months with his father. His recollections include moments that brought him to tears--both from crying and laughing--as he discovered what matters most in life.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0785266887
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
In this beautifully written, reflective, and humorous book, Huber, host of CNN's "The Sporting Life", tells of his precious final months with his father. His recollections include moments that brought him to tears--both from crying and laughing--as he discovered what matters most in life.
A Thousand Farewells
Author: Nahlah Ayed
Publisher: Penguin Canada
ISBN: 0143184032
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
A Thousand Farewells is the heartfelt and personal chronicle of a journalist who has devoted her career to covering one of the world’s most volatile regions. In 1976, Nahlah Ayed’s family gave up a comfortable life in Winnipeg for the squalor of a Palestinian refugee camp in Amman, Jordan. The transition was jarring but it was during this unsettling period that Ayed first closely observed the people whose heritage she shared. She had to become accustomed to rudimentary housing and crowded streets, unfamiliar social customs, and the prevailing mood of loss and mourning. But it was hearing the family’s stories of exile and displacement that profoundly affected her. The family returned to Canada when Ayed was thirteen, and the Middle East and its problems receded for many years. But the First Gulf War and the events of 9/11 reignited her interest. And as an Arabic-speaking journalist, she was soon reporting from the region full time, covering its dangerous conflicts and trying to make sense of the wars and upheavals that have affected its people and sent so many of them seeking a better life elsewhere. In A Thousand Farewells, Ayed vividly describes the myriad ways in which ordinary Arabs have coped with oppression and loss. From her own early days witnessing protests in Amman to watching the amazing Arab Spring uprisings in Egypt and Libya, Ayed offers nuanced and insightful analysis. Throughout, she focuses on the people whose lives have been so dramatically affected.
Publisher: Penguin Canada
ISBN: 0143184032
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
A Thousand Farewells is the heartfelt and personal chronicle of a journalist who has devoted her career to covering one of the world’s most volatile regions. In 1976, Nahlah Ayed’s family gave up a comfortable life in Winnipeg for the squalor of a Palestinian refugee camp in Amman, Jordan. The transition was jarring but it was during this unsettling period that Ayed first closely observed the people whose heritage she shared. She had to become accustomed to rudimentary housing and crowded streets, unfamiliar social customs, and the prevailing mood of loss and mourning. But it was hearing the family’s stories of exile and displacement that profoundly affected her. The family returned to Canada when Ayed was thirteen, and the Middle East and its problems receded for many years. But the First Gulf War and the events of 9/11 reignited her interest. And as an Arabic-speaking journalist, she was soon reporting from the region full time, covering its dangerous conflicts and trying to make sense of the wars and upheavals that have affected its people and sent so many of them seeking a better life elsewhere. In A Thousand Farewells, Ayed vividly describes the myriad ways in which ordinary Arabs have coped with oppression and loss. From her own early days witnessing protests in Amman to watching the amazing Arab Spring uprisings in Egypt and Libya, Ayed offers nuanced and insightful analysis. Throughout, she focuses on the people whose lives have been so dramatically affected.
A Thousand Goodbyes
Author: Ruth Graham
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
If you liked Adam Kay's book, 'This Is Going To Hurt', you'll love the joyously life-affirming memoir, 'A Thousand Goodbyes'.When Ruth Graham left the world of stand-up comedy to become a funeral celebrant, she'd imagined a less combative career. Over a thousand services later ... she knows better.Probably her most demanding role to date, Ruth has needed every ounce of diplomacy, courage, humour and her wits about her to juggle the daily challenges. From grief-stricken families to amorous widowers through to plate-smashing, warring siblings and even a flock of stoned doves at a Rasta funeral.As the story unfolds we witness her new career developing into a 24/7 commitment. Will it break her? Or will it be the spur she needs to get her own life in order?Jaw-dropping, informative, moving and hilarious in turn, 'A Thousand Goodbyes' is a reminder that nobody is guaranteed a tomorrow; whilst encouraging everyone to seize their day.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
If you liked Adam Kay's book, 'This Is Going To Hurt', you'll love the joyously life-affirming memoir, 'A Thousand Goodbyes'.When Ruth Graham left the world of stand-up comedy to become a funeral celebrant, she'd imagined a less combative career. Over a thousand services later ... she knows better.Probably her most demanding role to date, Ruth has needed every ounce of diplomacy, courage, humour and her wits about her to juggle the daily challenges. From grief-stricken families to amorous widowers through to plate-smashing, warring siblings and even a flock of stoned doves at a Rasta funeral.As the story unfolds we witness her new career developing into a 24/7 commitment. Will it break her? Or will it be the spur she needs to get her own life in order?Jaw-dropping, informative, moving and hilarious in turn, 'A Thousand Goodbyes' is a reminder that nobody is guaranteed a tomorrow; whilst encouraging everyone to seize their day.
A Thousand Goodbyes
Author: Jim Huber
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
ISBN: 1418516856
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
In this beautifully written, reflective, and sometimes humorous book, Jim Huber, host of CNN's The Sporting Life, tells of his precious final months with his father. His recollections of those last days include moments that brought him to tears-both from crying and laughing-as he discovered what matters most in life. Along the way, he recalls the stories of athletes who have faced overwhelming odds or triumphed over personal tragedies-offering spiritual insight into the lives and deaths of such noted sports figures as Payne Stewart and Walter Payton.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
ISBN: 1418516856
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
In this beautifully written, reflective, and sometimes humorous book, Jim Huber, host of CNN's The Sporting Life, tells of his precious final months with his father. His recollections of those last days include moments that brought him to tears-both from crying and laughing-as he discovered what matters most in life. Along the way, he recalls the stories of athletes who have faced overwhelming odds or triumphed over personal tragedies-offering spiritual insight into the lives and deaths of such noted sports figures as Payne Stewart and Walter Payton.
Year of Impossible Goodbyes
Author: Sook Nyul Choi
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0547348746
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
This autobiographical story tells of ten-year-old Sookan and her family's suffering and humiliation in Korea, first under Japanese rule and after the Russians invade, and of a harrowing escape to South Korea.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0547348746
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
This autobiographical story tells of ten-year-old Sookan and her family's suffering and humiliation in Korea, first under Japanese rule and after the Russians invade, and of a harrowing escape to South Korea.
Your Own Song to Sing (Volume 2)
Author: Saverio
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1456887734
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
Writing has taken over my life.. in a good way. My thoughts continually are geared towards my next song. Sometimes I get a few lines in my head when I am driving and I have to pull over the car and write them down! No matter where I am, I get the urge to write. I could be talking to a neighbor, or be in the middle of mass at church and a word or phrase will pop into my head and whoa! -a new song is born! More than anything I love, love, love, the peace of mind songwriting allows me to have. Most of my lyrics take me 15 to 30 minutes to write. There was a time when I was writing 6-8 lyrics in a day. Sometimes I would sit there and stare at my pencil asking why did you stop? I swear at times the pencil kept moving like I wasnt even thinking of what to write. This is my first edition. I hope to continue with future editions as I am still writing new songs everyday. Someday I hope to put my lyrics to my own music and I recently started taking piano lessons. Hey, we all know life is a learning process; a learning curve, we need to experience the turns with the ride! I wish you all success with this book and look forward to seeing some of you with me when it comes to award times!
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1456887734
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
Writing has taken over my life.. in a good way. My thoughts continually are geared towards my next song. Sometimes I get a few lines in my head when I am driving and I have to pull over the car and write them down! No matter where I am, I get the urge to write. I could be talking to a neighbor, or be in the middle of mass at church and a word or phrase will pop into my head and whoa! -a new song is born! More than anything I love, love, love, the peace of mind songwriting allows me to have. Most of my lyrics take me 15 to 30 minutes to write. There was a time when I was writing 6-8 lyrics in a day. Sometimes I would sit there and stare at my pencil asking why did you stop? I swear at times the pencil kept moving like I wasnt even thinking of what to write. This is my first edition. I hope to continue with future editions as I am still writing new songs everyday. Someday I hope to put my lyrics to my own music and I recently started taking piano lessons. Hey, we all know life is a learning process; a learning curve, we need to experience the turns with the ride! I wish you all success with this book and look forward to seeing some of you with me when it comes to award times!
The Goodbyes
Author: Leslie Welch
Publisher: Blue Moon Publishers
ISBN: 9781988279138
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
A moving and realistic account of the strength of an unbreakable bond, the anguish of unrequited feelings, and the wisdom attained through the highs and lows of triumph and tragedy. Told through the unique prose of Leslie Welch, this story aims for the core of our emotions and weaves a story that lingers in the mind long after the cover is closed.
Publisher: Blue Moon Publishers
ISBN: 9781988279138
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
A moving and realistic account of the strength of an unbreakable bond, the anguish of unrequited feelings, and the wisdom attained through the highs and lows of triumph and tragedy. Told through the unique prose of Leslie Welch, this story aims for the core of our emotions and weaves a story that lingers in the mind long after the cover is closed.
Tracing His Goodness
Author: Colleen Bundy
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359052487
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
In September of 2015, my 24 year old daughter, Marissa, was diagnosed with Stage III triple negative breast cancer. I started this blog as a way to trace God's goodness through the hard. After 20 weeks of chemo and a double mastectomy, the cancer recurred in May 2016. She courageously fought for 10 more months. On March 6, 2017, Marissa finished her fight here and went home to glory where she is right now fully experiencing God's goodness. We miss her, but we trace His goodness as we continue our journey without her. Someday we will see her. Someday we will weep no more. Someday we will see all the glories of God displayed. Until then, we know Him. We trust Him. He is good.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359052487
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
In September of 2015, my 24 year old daughter, Marissa, was diagnosed with Stage III triple negative breast cancer. I started this blog as a way to trace God's goodness through the hard. After 20 weeks of chemo and a double mastectomy, the cancer recurred in May 2016. She courageously fought for 10 more months. On March 6, 2017, Marissa finished her fight here and went home to glory where she is right now fully experiencing God's goodness. We miss her, but we trace His goodness as we continue our journey without her. Someday we will see her. Someday we will weep no more. Someday we will see all the glories of God displayed. Until then, we know Him. We trust Him. He is good.
Days of Goodbyes
Author: Ragnhild Munck
Publisher: Ragnhild Munck
ISBN: 9780977308132
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
This is a book written by a mother who tells about her daughter Maria's painful path towards death. She discovered a lump in her breast and spent the next 5 years battling breast cancer. We hear Maria speak as she tells of conflicting emotions on how she does and does not want to die. Maria and her family experience all of the emotions from horror to hope, and we follow Maria through her 5 years of a struggle to survive while hope becomes smaller and smaller—like a light that disappears in the dark.
Publisher: Ragnhild Munck
ISBN: 9780977308132
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
This is a book written by a mother who tells about her daughter Maria's painful path towards death. She discovered a lump in her breast and spent the next 5 years battling breast cancer. We hear Maria speak as she tells of conflicting emotions on how she does and does not want to die. Maria and her family experience all of the emotions from horror to hope, and we follow Maria through her 5 years of a struggle to survive while hope becomes smaller and smaller—like a light that disappears in the dark.
The Come and Read Me Book of Poems
Author: Terry J Powell
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1481799541
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
A mix of experiences that you will feel, emotions to make you smile, cry, laugh, and sometimes, weep. Who knows where my poems may take you or what emotions you will feel. The Journey has just begun and will venture through the many unpublished poems yet to come. Some will make you think in thought-provoking ways, others will astound you with the twists. Other poems will make you relate to the experiences you may have had or felt in situations of your life. So the journey begins.
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1481799541
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
A mix of experiences that you will feel, emotions to make you smile, cry, laugh, and sometimes, weep. Who knows where my poems may take you or what emotions you will feel. The Journey has just begun and will venture through the many unpublished poems yet to come. Some will make you think in thought-provoking ways, others will astound you with the twists. Other poems will make you relate to the experiences you may have had or felt in situations of your life. So the journey begins.