Author: J.R. Martinez
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 1401304877
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
An inspirational journey from tragedy to triumph In 2003, nineteen-year-old Private J.R. Martinez was on a routine patrol when the Humvee he was driving hit an antitank mine in Iraq, resulting in severe injuries and burns on his face and more than one-third of his body. Out of that tragedy came an improbable journey of inspiration, motivation, and dreams come true. In Full of Heart, Martinez shares his story in intimate detail, from his upbringing in the American South and his time in the Army to his recovery and the indomitable spirit that has made him an inspiration to countless fans. J.R. Martinez always had a strong spirit. Raised in Bossier City, Louisiana, and then Hope, Arkansas, by a single mother from El Salvador, he was well known at school for his good looks and his smart mouth. At seventeen, showing an early determination and drive that would become one of his trademark qualities, J.R. convinced his mom to move to Dalton, Georgia, where he believed he would have a better chance of being recruited to play college football. His positive attitude earned him a spot on a competitive high school football squad, but when his college dreams collapsed, he turned to the U.S. Army. A few months later, he found himself serving in Iraq. When J.R.'s humvee hit a mine and exploded -- just one month into his deployment—he was immediately evacuated to a San Antonio medical center, where he spent the next thirty-four months in grueling recovery. Seeing his disfigured face for the first time after the accident threw him into a crushing period of confusion and anger. His spirits were low, until he was asked to speak to another young burn victim. J.R. realized how valuable and gratifying it was to share his experiences with other patients and listen to theirs. He’d found a calling. His fellow soldiers, along with the local and then national media, soon latched onto J.R.’s spirit and strength. His resilience, optimism, and charm were also noted by Hollywood and scored him roles on All My Children and Dancing with the Stars, where he was the season thirteen champion. Today, J.R. tours the country sharing his story and his lessons for overcoming challenges and embracing hope, lessons that abound in this book. Full of Heart is an unforgettable story of a man who never gave up on his dreams. After being injured in Iraq, J.R. Martinez became a motivational speaker, actor, and winner of season thirteen of Dancing with the Stars. Martinez lives in Los Angeles
Full of Heart
Author: J.R. Martinez
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 1401304877
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
An inspirational journey from tragedy to triumph In 2003, nineteen-year-old Private J.R. Martinez was on a routine patrol when the Humvee he was driving hit an antitank mine in Iraq, resulting in severe injuries and burns on his face and more than one-third of his body. Out of that tragedy came an improbable journey of inspiration, motivation, and dreams come true. In Full of Heart, Martinez shares his story in intimate detail, from his upbringing in the American South and his time in the Army to his recovery and the indomitable spirit that has made him an inspiration to countless fans. J.R. Martinez always had a strong spirit. Raised in Bossier City, Louisiana, and then Hope, Arkansas, by a single mother from El Salvador, he was well known at school for his good looks and his smart mouth. At seventeen, showing an early determination and drive that would become one of his trademark qualities, J.R. convinced his mom to move to Dalton, Georgia, where he believed he would have a better chance of being recruited to play college football. His positive attitude earned him a spot on a competitive high school football squad, but when his college dreams collapsed, he turned to the U.S. Army. A few months later, he found himself serving in Iraq. When J.R.'s humvee hit a mine and exploded -- just one month into his deployment—he was immediately evacuated to a San Antonio medical center, where he spent the next thirty-four months in grueling recovery. Seeing his disfigured face for the first time after the accident threw him into a crushing period of confusion and anger. His spirits were low, until he was asked to speak to another young burn victim. J.R. realized how valuable and gratifying it was to share his experiences with other patients and listen to theirs. He’d found a calling. His fellow soldiers, along with the local and then national media, soon latched onto J.R.’s spirit and strength. His resilience, optimism, and charm were also noted by Hollywood and scored him roles on All My Children and Dancing with the Stars, where he was the season thirteen champion. Today, J.R. tours the country sharing his story and his lessons for overcoming challenges and embracing hope, lessons that abound in this book. Full of Heart is an unforgettable story of a man who never gave up on his dreams. After being injured in Iraq, J.R. Martinez became a motivational speaker, actor, and winner of season thirteen of Dancing with the Stars. Martinez lives in Los Angeles
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 1401304877
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
An inspirational journey from tragedy to triumph In 2003, nineteen-year-old Private J.R. Martinez was on a routine patrol when the Humvee he was driving hit an antitank mine in Iraq, resulting in severe injuries and burns on his face and more than one-third of his body. Out of that tragedy came an improbable journey of inspiration, motivation, and dreams come true. In Full of Heart, Martinez shares his story in intimate detail, from his upbringing in the American South and his time in the Army to his recovery and the indomitable spirit that has made him an inspiration to countless fans. J.R. Martinez always had a strong spirit. Raised in Bossier City, Louisiana, and then Hope, Arkansas, by a single mother from El Salvador, he was well known at school for his good looks and his smart mouth. At seventeen, showing an early determination and drive that would become one of his trademark qualities, J.R. convinced his mom to move to Dalton, Georgia, where he believed he would have a better chance of being recruited to play college football. His positive attitude earned him a spot on a competitive high school football squad, but when his college dreams collapsed, he turned to the U.S. Army. A few months later, he found himself serving in Iraq. When J.R.'s humvee hit a mine and exploded -- just one month into his deployment—he was immediately evacuated to a San Antonio medical center, where he spent the next thirty-four months in grueling recovery. Seeing his disfigured face for the first time after the accident threw him into a crushing period of confusion and anger. His spirits were low, until he was asked to speak to another young burn victim. J.R. realized how valuable and gratifying it was to share his experiences with other patients and listen to theirs. He’d found a calling. His fellow soldiers, along with the local and then national media, soon latched onto J.R.’s spirit and strength. His resilience, optimism, and charm were also noted by Hollywood and scored him roles on All My Children and Dancing with the Stars, where he was the season thirteen champion. Today, J.R. tours the country sharing his story and his lessons for overcoming challenges and embracing hope, lessons that abound in this book. Full of Heart is an unforgettable story of a man who never gave up on his dreams. After being injured in Iraq, J.R. Martinez became a motivational speaker, actor, and winner of season thirteen of Dancing with the Stars. Martinez lives in Los Angeles
A Heart Full of Peace
Author: Joseph Goldstein
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1458783502
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Love, compassion, and peace - these words are at the heart of all spiritual endeavors. Although we intuitively resonate with their meaning and value, for most of us, the challenge is how to embody what we know; how to transform these words into a vibrant, living practice. In these times of conflict and uncertainty, this transformation is far more than an abstract ideal; it is an urgent necessity. Peace in the world begins with us. This wonderfully appealing offering from one the most trusted elders of Buddhism in the West is a warm and engaging exploration of the ways we can cultivate and manifest peace as wise and skillful action in the world. This charming book is illuminated throughout with lively, joyous, and sometimes even funny citations from a host of contemporary and ancient sources - from the poetry of W.S. Merwin and Galway Kinnell to the haiku of Issa and the great poet-monk Ryokan, from the luminous aspirations of Saint Francis of Assisi to the sage advice of Thich Nhat Hanh and the Dalai Lama.
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1458783502
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Love, compassion, and peace - these words are at the heart of all spiritual endeavors. Although we intuitively resonate with their meaning and value, for most of us, the challenge is how to embody what we know; how to transform these words into a vibrant, living practice. In these times of conflict and uncertainty, this transformation is far more than an abstract ideal; it is an urgent necessity. Peace in the world begins with us. This wonderfully appealing offering from one the most trusted elders of Buddhism in the West is a warm and engaging exploration of the ways we can cultivate and manifest peace as wise and skillful action in the world. This charming book is illuminated throughout with lively, joyous, and sometimes even funny citations from a host of contemporary and ancient sources - from the poetry of W.S. Merwin and Galway Kinnell to the haiku of Issa and the great poet-monk Ryokan, from the luminous aspirations of Saint Francis of Assisi to the sage advice of Thich Nhat Hanh and the Dalai Lama.
In My Heart
Author: Jo Witek
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 164700828X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
New York Times Bestseller! “A must-have for any storytime.” ―Kirkus Reviews “Childlike drawings evoke each feeling with a playful style.” ―Publishers Weekly “Evocative imagery, popping with bright colors.” —School Library Journal Happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . celebrate feelings in all their shapes and sizes in this full-color picture book from the Growing Hearts series! Our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant. In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside, with language that is lyrical but also direct to empower readers to practice articulating and identifying their own emotions. With whimsical illustrations and an irresistible die-cut heart that extends through each spread, this gorgeously packaged and unique feelings book is sure to become a storytime and bedtime favorite. It will not only help your little boy or girl understand his or her feelings, but you may also hear, “Read it again! Read it again!” when you think it’s time for bed. The Growing Hearts series celebrates the milestones of a toddler’s emotional development, from conquering fears and expressing feelings to welcoming a new sibling. Read them all! Hello in There: A Big Sister’s Book of Waiting In My Heart: A Book of Feelings Brave As Can Be: A Book of Courage All My Treasures: A Book of Joy In My Room: A Book of Creativity and Imagination With My Daddy: A Book of Love and Family My Little Gifts: A Book of Sharing My Tree and Me: A Book of Seasons
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 164700828X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
New York Times Bestseller! “A must-have for any storytime.” ―Kirkus Reviews “Childlike drawings evoke each feeling with a playful style.” ―Publishers Weekly “Evocative imagery, popping with bright colors.” —School Library Journal Happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . celebrate feelings in all their shapes and sizes in this full-color picture book from the Growing Hearts series! Our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant. In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside, with language that is lyrical but also direct to empower readers to practice articulating and identifying their own emotions. With whimsical illustrations and an irresistible die-cut heart that extends through each spread, this gorgeously packaged and unique feelings book is sure to become a storytime and bedtime favorite. It will not only help your little boy or girl understand his or her feelings, but you may also hear, “Read it again! Read it again!” when you think it’s time for bed. The Growing Hearts series celebrates the milestones of a toddler’s emotional development, from conquering fears and expressing feelings to welcoming a new sibling. Read them all! Hello in There: A Big Sister’s Book of Waiting In My Heart: A Book of Feelings Brave As Can Be: A Book of Courage All My Treasures: A Book of Joy In My Room: A Book of Creativity and Imagination With My Daddy: A Book of Love and Family My Little Gifts: A Book of Sharing My Tree and Me: A Book of Seasons
Now My Heart Is Full
Author: Laura June
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143130919
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
A deeply affecting memoir of motherhood and daughterhood, and how we talk about both, from popular writer Laura June “Laura June writes with wit and melancholy, unabashed joy and tenderness. . . . When I reached the end, I found myself in tears.” —Roxane Gay Laura June’s daughter, Zelda, was only a few moments old when she held her for the first time, looked into her eyes, and thought, I wish my mother were here. It wasn’t a thought she was used to having. Laura was in second grade when she realized her mother was an alcoholic. As the years went by, she spiraled deeper, and by the time of her death, before Zelda’s birth, the two had drifted apart entirely. In Now My Heart is Full, Laura June explores how raising her daughter forced her to confront this tragic legacy and recognize the connective tissue that binds generations of women together. As she documents in beautiful and irreverent prose the pain and joy of raising a child, Laura shows how, even a generation later, we still do not have the language to fully discuss the change that a woman undergoes when she becomes a parent and finds that, to her surprise, she has more in common with her mother than she ever knew.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143130919
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
A deeply affecting memoir of motherhood and daughterhood, and how we talk about both, from popular writer Laura June “Laura June writes with wit and melancholy, unabashed joy and tenderness. . . . When I reached the end, I found myself in tears.” —Roxane Gay Laura June’s daughter, Zelda, was only a few moments old when she held her for the first time, looked into her eyes, and thought, I wish my mother were here. It wasn’t a thought she was used to having. Laura was in second grade when she realized her mother was an alcoholic. As the years went by, she spiraled deeper, and by the time of her death, before Zelda’s birth, the two had drifted apart entirely. In Now My Heart is Full, Laura June explores how raising her daughter forced her to confront this tragic legacy and recognize the connective tissue that binds generations of women together. As she documents in beautiful and irreverent prose the pain and joy of raising a child, Laura shows how, even a generation later, we still do not have the language to fully discuss the change that a woman undergoes when she becomes a parent and finds that, to her surprise, she has more in common with her mother than she ever knew.
Heart Full of Love
Author: Jenny Cooper
Publisher: Shake, Shimmer & Sparkle Books
ISBN: 9781789583250
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"I love you, each and every part, even when we are apart." A heartfelt rhyming story book about the special bond between a parent and child, with a glittery heart to shake, shimmer, and sparkle. Shake the book to create a colorful cascade of glitter and foil shapes inside the heart, which is secured to the inside of the book so you can make the heart shake, shimmer, and sparkle on each page. The gentle, rhyming story, swirling glitter and foil hearts, and cute illustrations will calm and reassure little ones at bedtime.
Publisher: Shake, Shimmer & Sparkle Books
ISBN: 9781789583250
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"I love you, each and every part, even when we are apart." A heartfelt rhyming story book about the special bond between a parent and child, with a glittery heart to shake, shimmer, and sparkle. Shake the book to create a colorful cascade of glitter and foil shapes inside the heart, which is secured to the inside of the book so you can make the heart shake, shimmer, and sparkle on each page. The gentle, rhyming story, swirling glitter and foil hearts, and cute illustrations will calm and reassure little ones at bedtime.
The Voice of the Heart
Author: Chip Dodd
Publisher: Sage Hill Resources
ISBN: 9780984399161
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
In 2001, The Voice of the Heart began a steady journey into the lives of those looking for more. Since its initial release, The Voice of the Heart has been handed one friend to another and has helped thousands of people begin to speak the truth of their story and to live more fully from the heart. Answer the call to full living.
Publisher: Sage Hill Resources
ISBN: 9780984399161
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
In 2001, The Voice of the Heart began a steady journey into the lives of those looking for more. Since its initial release, The Voice of the Heart has been handed one friend to another and has helped thousands of people begin to speak the truth of their story and to live more fully from the heart. Answer the call to full living.
My Heart is Full of Wishes
Author: Joshua Grishaw
Publisher: Steck-Vaughn
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
A young boy with cystic fibrosis describes some of his fears and his dreams for a better life.
Publisher: Steck-Vaughn
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
A young boy with cystic fibrosis describes some of his fears and his dreams for a better life.
A Heart So Full
Author: Jenessa Wait
Publisher: Blue Star Press
ISBN: 1950968448
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Heartfelt reflections to comfort new moms during the first three months with baby. The first three months with your baby are filled with lots of feelings and life changes. This book of inspirational quotes and original artwork gently guides you through your fourth trimester and empowers you to give yourself grace, accept your changing body, and trust your mothering intuition. Whether you're a first-time mom or having your next one, this book is the perfect pick-me-up whenever you need reassurance that you've got this. • Comforting daily reflections for the first 12 weeks after birth (broken out by weeks) • Encouraging messages touching upon everything from bonding with your baby to accepting changes to your body • Stylish hand-drawn lettering and illustrations • Beautiful soft-touch cover and original artwork A great baby shower gift for anyone that wants to help mom and baby adjust to their beautiful new life together! “What a beautiful book! As a new mom, I’m so thankful for something that encourages me and other moms right where we are." -Sadie Robertson Huff
Publisher: Blue Star Press
ISBN: 1950968448
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Heartfelt reflections to comfort new moms during the first three months with baby. The first three months with your baby are filled with lots of feelings and life changes. This book of inspirational quotes and original artwork gently guides you through your fourth trimester and empowers you to give yourself grace, accept your changing body, and trust your mothering intuition. Whether you're a first-time mom or having your next one, this book is the perfect pick-me-up whenever you need reassurance that you've got this. • Comforting daily reflections for the first 12 weeks after birth (broken out by weeks) • Encouraging messages touching upon everything from bonding with your baby to accepting changes to your body • Stylish hand-drawn lettering and illustrations • Beautiful soft-touch cover and original artwork A great baby shower gift for anyone that wants to help mom and baby adjust to their beautiful new life together! “What a beautiful book! As a new mom, I’m so thankful for something that encourages me and other moms right where we are." -Sadie Robertson Huff
A Heart Full of Joy
Author: Joia Spinelli
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781542460996
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Although it is often said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, few people live by that principle. The author of A Heart Full of Joy believes that you should take your health into your own hands rather than relying on the American health care system. This new book is divided into five parts aimed at achieving and maintaining general wellness-including, above all, a healthy heart, which is the engine that keeps your body going. Americans have become too accustomed to relying upon high-tech medical devices and a medicine cabinet full of prescription drugs. You will learn that although your physical health is determined by a combination of genetics and lifestyle, positive choices regarding nutrition and exercise can help you overcome genetic predispositions toward such common ailments as diabetes and heart disease. Western medicine, you'll learn, has evolved to a point at which it is geared toward making sick people live longer, and yet the United States doesn't even rank in the top ten countries with the longest life expectancy. Here, Joia Grace Spinelli demonstrates that the best way to live well is to not get sick in the first place.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781542460996
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Although it is often said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, few people live by that principle. The author of A Heart Full of Joy believes that you should take your health into your own hands rather than relying on the American health care system. This new book is divided into five parts aimed at achieving and maintaining general wellness-including, above all, a healthy heart, which is the engine that keeps your body going. Americans have become too accustomed to relying upon high-tech medical devices and a medicine cabinet full of prescription drugs. You will learn that although your physical health is determined by a combination of genetics and lifestyle, positive choices regarding nutrition and exercise can help you overcome genetic predispositions toward such common ailments as diabetes and heart disease. Western medicine, you'll learn, has evolved to a point at which it is geared toward making sick people live longer, and yet the United States doesn't even rank in the top ten countries with the longest life expectancy. Here, Joia Grace Spinelli demonstrates that the best way to live well is to not get sick in the first place.
Full Heart Living
Author: Tom Glaser
Publisher: Morejoy Media
ISBN: 9780986133336
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Do you want to be happier?When was the last time you said "I'm really happy" and meant it? If it's been a while, then you are not alone. For most of us, happiness only occurs at peak moments; it is not something we experience every day. No one knows that better than psychologist and author Tom Glaser. Following the unhappiest period of his adult life, Tom set out to determine how happy people got that way. He found nine exceptionally happy but otherwise ordinary people. What they told him became the basis for Full Heart Living. Your happiness is waiting. Come along as Tom reveals the simple yet profound everyday choices truly happy people make and how you can incorporate them into your life. Take your first step. As Anne Frank said, "Whoever is happy will make others happy too." With Full Heart Living, be prepared to: * Connect more deeply with yourself and others * Live more fully in the present moment * Increase your self-acceptance * Discover how good self-care is important to happiness * Uncover your passions and offer them in the service of others* Develop happiness resilience Full Heart Living will inspire you to connect more deeply with others, yourself, and your passions. See how full your heart can be."This is the hero's journey. The interviewees are the teachers and the guides. There's the invitation and the calling, these horrible things that happened. Full Heart Living is the return of the wisdom that Tom learned along the way."~Patty Hlava, PhD, LMFT, author of Cultivating Gratitude and Living Gratitude"Full Heart Living is an outstanding contribution to the growing literature on happiness. Filled with warmth, curiosity and hope, this book tells a story of real people living authentically, where being happy is more a natural outcome than a goal to be driven toward. In these pages you will find clear, simple and achievable steps toward your own authentically happy life." ~Henry Emmons, MD, author of The Chemistry of Joy
Publisher: Morejoy Media
ISBN: 9780986133336
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Do you want to be happier?When was the last time you said "I'm really happy" and meant it? If it's been a while, then you are not alone. For most of us, happiness only occurs at peak moments; it is not something we experience every day. No one knows that better than psychologist and author Tom Glaser. Following the unhappiest period of his adult life, Tom set out to determine how happy people got that way. He found nine exceptionally happy but otherwise ordinary people. What they told him became the basis for Full Heart Living. Your happiness is waiting. Come along as Tom reveals the simple yet profound everyday choices truly happy people make and how you can incorporate them into your life. Take your first step. As Anne Frank said, "Whoever is happy will make others happy too." With Full Heart Living, be prepared to: * Connect more deeply with yourself and others * Live more fully in the present moment * Increase your self-acceptance * Discover how good self-care is important to happiness * Uncover your passions and offer them in the service of others* Develop happiness resilience Full Heart Living will inspire you to connect more deeply with others, yourself, and your passions. See how full your heart can be."This is the hero's journey. The interviewees are the teachers and the guides. There's the invitation and the calling, these horrible things that happened. Full Heart Living is the return of the wisdom that Tom learned along the way."~Patty Hlava, PhD, LMFT, author of Cultivating Gratitude and Living Gratitude"Full Heart Living is an outstanding contribution to the growing literature on happiness. Filled with warmth, curiosity and hope, this book tells a story of real people living authentically, where being happy is more a natural outcome than a goal to be driven toward. In these pages you will find clear, simple and achievable steps toward your own authentically happy life." ~Henry Emmons, MD, author of The Chemistry of Joy