Author: Ruta Vyas
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1638326673
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Some moments in life leave a permanent imprint on our minds. The mind’s eye takes photos of those moments, and the senses capture the taste, sound, smell and feel of something in those moments, creating a 6D memory of them. And when those moments are in the company of one of the most special persons in your life, then those imprints go even deeper and come together, like pins on Google Maps creating a wonderful filigree. This book is that filigree, a compilation of all the most touching, loving, funny and thought-provoking episodes that I enjoyed with my father and the profound yet practical lessons they left behind. Ones that have helped me find peace when I was disturbed, clarity when I was confused, confidence when I was defeated and motivation when I was deflated. I dedicate this book to my son. I hope that, he also finds some solid rocks of wisdom and grows into an honest, straightforward, curious, courageous and kind man, just the way Dad was. I hope this book also reminds readers of the lessons they have learnt from their parents. For those who haven’t been fortunate enough to have their father as long as I did or those who have not enjoyed a happy relationship with their fathers, through this book, I want to share my dad with them.
Nine Lessons I Learned from My Father
Author: Murray Howe
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0735234183
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
A GLOBE AND MAIL BESTSELLER As a child, Murray Howe wanted to be like his father. He was an adult before he realized that didn't necessarily mean playing hockey. Gordie Howe may have been the greatest player in the history of hockey, but greatness was never defined by goals or assists in the Howe household. Greatness meant being the best person you could be, not the best player on the ice. Unlike his two brother, Murray Howe failed in his attempt to follow in his father's footsteps to become a professional athlete. Yet his failure brought him to the realization that his dream wasn't really to be a pro hockey player. His dream was to be his father. To be amazing at something, but humble and gracious. To be courageous, and stand up for the little guy. To be a hero. You don't need to be a hockey player to do that. What he learned was that it was a waste of time wishing you were like someone else. When Gordie Howe passed away in 2016, it was Murray who was asked to deliver the eulogy. Nine Lessons I Learned from My Father takes the reader through the hours Murray spent writing the words that would give shape to his father's leagcy--the hours immediately after his hero's death, as he gathers his thoughts and memories, and makes sense of what his remarkable father meant to him. The result is nine pieces of wisdom, built out of hundreds of stories, that show us the man behind the legend and give us a glimpse of what we can learn from this incredible life.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0735234183
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
A GLOBE AND MAIL BESTSELLER As a child, Murray Howe wanted to be like his father. He was an adult before he realized that didn't necessarily mean playing hockey. Gordie Howe may have been the greatest player in the history of hockey, but greatness was never defined by goals or assists in the Howe household. Greatness meant being the best person you could be, not the best player on the ice. Unlike his two brother, Murray Howe failed in his attempt to follow in his father's footsteps to become a professional athlete. Yet his failure brought him to the realization that his dream wasn't really to be a pro hockey player. His dream was to be his father. To be amazing at something, but humble and gracious. To be courageous, and stand up for the little guy. To be a hero. You don't need to be a hockey player to do that. What he learned was that it was a waste of time wishing you were like someone else. When Gordie Howe passed away in 2016, it was Murray who was asked to deliver the eulogy. Nine Lessons I Learned from My Father takes the reader through the hours Murray spent writing the words that would give shape to his father's leagcy--the hours immediately after his hero's death, as he gathers his thoughts and memories, and makes sense of what his remarkable father meant to him. The result is nine pieces of wisdom, built out of hundreds of stories, that show us the man behind the legend and give us a glimpse of what we can learn from this incredible life.
Life Lessons for Dad
Author: Michael Mitchell
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 143368277X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Drawn from the vastly popular Life to Her Years blog, this instantly likeable gift book for dads with daughters pairs endearing photographs with hundreds of plainspoken parenting truths and advices that are uniquely funny, wise, heartwarming, mind blowing--sometimes all at once. The perfect present for Father's Day, other milestone occasions, or just for fun, Life Lessons for Dad is a full-color reminder of the social and spiritual responsibilities that parenthood requires, a special collection reflecting upon every aspiration and inspiration involving your little girl who gets bigger every day.
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 143368277X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Drawn from the vastly popular Life to Her Years blog, this instantly likeable gift book for dads with daughters pairs endearing photographs with hundreds of plainspoken parenting truths and advices that are uniquely funny, wise, heartwarming, mind blowing--sometimes all at once. The perfect present for Father's Day, other milestone occasions, or just for fun, Life Lessons for Dad is a full-color reminder of the social and spiritual responsibilities that parenthood requires, a special collection reflecting upon every aspiration and inspiration involving your little girl who gets bigger every day.
My Father Left Me Ireland
Author: Michael Brendan Dougherty
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525538658
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
The perfect gift for parents this Father’s Day: a beautiful, gut-wrenching memoir of Irish identity, fatherhood, and what we owe to the past. “A heartbreaking and redemptive book, written with courage and grace.” –J.D. Vance, author of Hillbilly Elegy “…a lovely little book.” –Ross Douthat, The New York Times The child of an Irish man and an Irish-American woman who split up before he was born, Michael Brendan Dougherty grew up with an acute sense of absence. He was raised in New Jersey by his hard-working single mother, who gave him a passion for Ireland, the land of her roots and the home of Michael's father. She put him to bed using little phrases in the Irish language, sang traditional songs, and filled their home with a romantic vision of a homeland over the horizon. Every few years, his father returned from Dublin for a visit, but those encounters were never long enough. Devastated by his father's departures, Michael eventually consoled himself by believing that fatherhood was best understood as a check in the mail. Wearied by the Irish kitsch of the 1990s, he began to reject his mother's Irish nationalism as a romantic myth. Years later, when Michael found out that he would soon be a father himself, he could no longer afford to be jaded; he would need to tell his daughter who she is and where she comes from. He immediately re-immersed himself in the biographies of firebrands like Patrick Pearse and studied the Irish language. And he decided to reconnect with the man who had left him behind, and the nation just over the horizon. He began writing letters to his father about what he remembered, missed, and longed for. Those letters would become this book. Along the way, Michael realized that his longings were shared by many Americans of every ethnicity and background. So many of us these days lack a clear sense of our cultural origins or even a vocabulary for expressing this lack--so we avoid talking about our roots altogether. As a result, the traditional sense of pride has started to feel foreign and dangerous; we've become great consumers of cultural kitsch, but useless conservators of our true history. In these deeply felt and fascinating letters, Dougherty goes beyond his family's story to share a fascinating meditation on the meaning of identity in America.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525538658
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
The perfect gift for parents this Father’s Day: a beautiful, gut-wrenching memoir of Irish identity, fatherhood, and what we owe to the past. “A heartbreaking and redemptive book, written with courage and grace.” –J.D. Vance, author of Hillbilly Elegy “…a lovely little book.” –Ross Douthat, The New York Times The child of an Irish man and an Irish-American woman who split up before he was born, Michael Brendan Dougherty grew up with an acute sense of absence. He was raised in New Jersey by his hard-working single mother, who gave him a passion for Ireland, the land of her roots and the home of Michael's father. She put him to bed using little phrases in the Irish language, sang traditional songs, and filled their home with a romantic vision of a homeland over the horizon. Every few years, his father returned from Dublin for a visit, but those encounters were never long enough. Devastated by his father's departures, Michael eventually consoled himself by believing that fatherhood was best understood as a check in the mail. Wearied by the Irish kitsch of the 1990s, he began to reject his mother's Irish nationalism as a romantic myth. Years later, when Michael found out that he would soon be a father himself, he could no longer afford to be jaded; he would need to tell his daughter who she is and where she comes from. He immediately re-immersed himself in the biographies of firebrands like Patrick Pearse and studied the Irish language. And he decided to reconnect with the man who had left him behind, and the nation just over the horizon. He began writing letters to his father about what he remembered, missed, and longed for. Those letters would become this book. Along the way, Michael realized that his longings were shared by many Americans of every ethnicity and background. So many of us these days lack a clear sense of our cultural origins or even a vocabulary for expressing this lack--so we avoid talking about our roots altogether. As a result, the traditional sense of pride has started to feel foreign and dangerous; we've become great consumers of cultural kitsch, but useless conservators of our true history. In these deeply felt and fascinating letters, Dougherty goes beyond his family's story to share a fascinating meditation on the meaning of identity in America.
Lessons from My Father
Author: Ruta Vyas
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1638326673
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Some moments in life leave a permanent imprint on our minds. The mind’s eye takes photos of those moments, and the senses capture the taste, sound, smell and feel of something in those moments, creating a 6D memory of them. And when those moments are in the company of one of the most special persons in your life, then those imprints go even deeper and come together, like pins on Google Maps creating a wonderful filigree. This book is that filigree, a compilation of all the most touching, loving, funny and thought-provoking episodes that I enjoyed with my father and the profound yet practical lessons they left behind. Ones that have helped me find peace when I was disturbed, clarity when I was confused, confidence when I was defeated and motivation when I was deflated. I dedicate this book to my son. I hope that, he also finds some solid rocks of wisdom and grows into an honest, straightforward, curious, courageous and kind man, just the way Dad was. I hope this book also reminds readers of the lessons they have learnt from their parents. For those who haven’t been fortunate enough to have their father as long as I did or those who have not enjoyed a happy relationship with their fathers, through this book, I want to share my dad with them.
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1638326673
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Some moments in life leave a permanent imprint on our minds. The mind’s eye takes photos of those moments, and the senses capture the taste, sound, smell and feel of something in those moments, creating a 6D memory of them. And when those moments are in the company of one of the most special persons in your life, then those imprints go even deeper and come together, like pins on Google Maps creating a wonderful filigree. This book is that filigree, a compilation of all the most touching, loving, funny and thought-provoking episodes that I enjoyed with my father and the profound yet practical lessons they left behind. Ones that have helped me find peace when I was disturbed, clarity when I was confused, confidence when I was defeated and motivation when I was deflated. I dedicate this book to my son. I hope that, he also finds some solid rocks of wisdom and grows into an honest, straightforward, curious, courageous and kind man, just the way Dad was. I hope this book also reminds readers of the lessons they have learnt from their parents. For those who haven’t been fortunate enough to have their father as long as I did or those who have not enjoyed a happy relationship with their fathers, through this book, I want to share my dad with them.
Lessons from My Father and Mother
Author: Robert K. Auten Jr.
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Robert K. Auten Jr. reveals how the Lord helped him become the person he is today in this book. The author’s guidance began through his parents, who taught him numerous important lessons. Then, through His shepherding, the Lord weaned the author from his parents to Himself. Esteemed Jewish Sages declare that there is a triune partnership in every human being’s life. That partnership is God and the person’s father and mother. They further express that if someone honors their parents, God considers it as if that person had honored Him. That triune partnership in the author’s life, coupled with its intended teaching and experiences, demonstrated that God has never forsaken him. On the contrary, He has confirmed His presence via pursuit, persuasion, protection, correction, and the revelation of His word, the Bible. Written as a series of vignettes, with simple takeaways and confirming messages, the lessons in this book will help you appreciate the presence of God in your own life and pave the way for you to walk closer to Him.
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Robert K. Auten Jr. reveals how the Lord helped him become the person he is today in this book. The author’s guidance began through his parents, who taught him numerous important lessons. Then, through His shepherding, the Lord weaned the author from his parents to Himself. Esteemed Jewish Sages declare that there is a triune partnership in every human being’s life. That partnership is God and the person’s father and mother. They further express that if someone honors their parents, God considers it as if that person had honored Him. That triune partnership in the author’s life, coupled with its intended teaching and experiences, demonstrated that God has never forsaken him. On the contrary, He has confirmed His presence via pursuit, persuasion, protection, correction, and the revelation of His word, the Bible. Written as a series of vignettes, with simple takeaways and confirming messages, the lessons in this book will help you appreciate the presence of God in your own life and pave the way for you to walk closer to Him.
Lessons My Father Taught Me
Author: Michael Reagan
Publisher: Humanix Books
ISBN: 1630060542
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
"I know in my heart that man is good. That what is right will always eventually triumph. And there's purpose and worth to each and every life." —Ronald Reagan Noted political commentator Michael Reagan, the son of Ronald Reagan and first wife Jane Wyman, has traveled across America, giving speeches and meeting the public. Time and time again, people tell him how much they love and miss his father, and what his presidency meant to them. In a world where role models are few and far between, Ronald Reagan’s legacy stands strong. In Lessons My Father Taught Me, Michael Reagan looks back over his years with his father and reflects on what he has learned from the greatest man he has ever known—and one of the greatest men the world has known. When Michael was growing up, his father would drive him out to his ranch. There Ronald Reagan taught Michael how to ride a horse, how to shoot a gun, and much more. As they drove together or did chores together, Michael’s father told him stories and taught him about life, love, family, faith, success, and leadership. Michael didn’t fully appreciate those lessons at the time, but years later he remembered—and he understood. Now, Michael Reagan shares his father’s wisdom and experience in this inspiring book.
Publisher: Humanix Books
ISBN: 1630060542
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
"I know in my heart that man is good. That what is right will always eventually triumph. And there's purpose and worth to each and every life." —Ronald Reagan Noted political commentator Michael Reagan, the son of Ronald Reagan and first wife Jane Wyman, has traveled across America, giving speeches and meeting the public. Time and time again, people tell him how much they love and miss his father, and what his presidency meant to them. In a world where role models are few and far between, Ronald Reagan’s legacy stands strong. In Lessons My Father Taught Me, Michael Reagan looks back over his years with his father and reflects on what he has learned from the greatest man he has ever known—and one of the greatest men the world has known. When Michael was growing up, his father would drive him out to his ranch. There Ronald Reagan taught Michael how to ride a horse, how to shoot a gun, and much more. As they drove together or did chores together, Michael’s father told him stories and taught him about life, love, family, faith, success, and leadership. Michael didn’t fully appreciate those lessons at the time, but years later he remembered—and he understood. Now, Michael Reagan shares his father’s wisdom and experience in this inspiring book.
My First, Second & Third Attempts at Parenting
Author: Steve Murrell
Publisher: Hillcrest Publishing Group
ISBN: 1634138619
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Plenty of parenting books focus on how to fix bad behavior. Not so many focus on how to cultivate a child's heart. Even fewer focus on how to deal with our own hearts as parents.My First, Second & Third Attempts at Parenting is not a how-to book. It's a collection of stories and reflections designed to help you discover the elusive, yet most important, part of parenting: the heart. Chapter by chapter, story by story, we will examine God's heart toward children and our hearts as parents, as well as how we can prepare our children's hearts to know and love their heavenly Father.
Publisher: Hillcrest Publishing Group
ISBN: 1634138619
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Plenty of parenting books focus on how to fix bad behavior. Not so many focus on how to cultivate a child's heart. Even fewer focus on how to deal with our own hearts as parents.My First, Second & Third Attempts at Parenting is not a how-to book. It's a collection of stories and reflections designed to help you discover the elusive, yet most important, part of parenting: the heart. Chapter by chapter, story by story, we will examine God's heart toward children and our hearts as parents, as well as how we can prepare our children's hearts to know and love their heavenly Father.
Compass
Author: Dorothy Gorman Yundt
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1440101981
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
In 1943, seventeen year old John Gorman joined in the Army Specialized Training Program, a pioneering recruiting program that offered enlistees an opportunity for a college education after completing basic training. In February 1944, while Gorman was still in boot camp, the Army converted all its textbook commandos into regular infantrymen. By April, Gorman was in England where he volunteered for the U.S. Army Rangers. Gorman landed in Normandy less than a week after D-Day, and for the next eighteen months served as an infantry scout in the 2nd Ranger Battalion, among the most celebrated units of the war. Compass is his story. Gorman shares with the readers his memories of the rigors of Ranger training, combat in the French bocage, the terrible battle for the port of Brest, the romp across Europe after the Normandy breakout, the horrors of the fight in Huertgen Forest, challenges from pneumonia and frostbite and the heart-rending experience of seeing his friends die in battle. Gorman returned home after the war to college, career and family. Compass includes contributions from his children that reveal the many ways in which his wartime experiences shaped the rest of his life.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1440101981
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
In 1943, seventeen year old John Gorman joined in the Army Specialized Training Program, a pioneering recruiting program that offered enlistees an opportunity for a college education after completing basic training. In February 1944, while Gorman was still in boot camp, the Army converted all its textbook commandos into regular infantrymen. By April, Gorman was in England where he volunteered for the U.S. Army Rangers. Gorman landed in Normandy less than a week after D-Day, and for the next eighteen months served as an infantry scout in the 2nd Ranger Battalion, among the most celebrated units of the war. Compass is his story. Gorman shares with the readers his memories of the rigors of Ranger training, combat in the French bocage, the terrible battle for the port of Brest, the romp across Europe after the Normandy breakout, the horrors of the fight in Huertgen Forest, challenges from pneumonia and frostbite and the heart-rending experience of seeing his friends die in battle. Gorman returned home after the war to college, career and family. Compass includes contributions from his children that reveal the many ways in which his wartime experiences shaped the rest of his life.
Twisted
Author: Andrew Fusek Peters
Publisher: Evans Brothers
ISBN: 9780237533731
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Gretel is in a coma. In the course of finding out how she got there, this gripping story unfolds through flashback, the reactions of those around her, speculation, and visual dramatic devices. In the end, the cause of Gretel's coma is not as clear-cut as might be expected. Requiring a minimum cast of 17 but capable of handling a much larger performance group, Gretel’s story is presented with a mix of psychological realism, ensemble performance, monologue, and improvisation.
Publisher: Evans Brothers
ISBN: 9780237533731
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Gretel is in a coma. In the course of finding out how she got there, this gripping story unfolds through flashback, the reactions of those around her, speculation, and visual dramatic devices. In the end, the cause of Gretel's coma is not as clear-cut as might be expected. Requiring a minimum cast of 17 but capable of handling a much larger performance group, Gretel’s story is presented with a mix of psychological realism, ensemble performance, monologue, and improvisation.
ZENITH 30 Days. 30 Lessons
Author: Frederic Ivan Ting
Publisher:
ISBN: 1300781637
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
ZENITH 30 days. 30 lessons.A junior medical intern fresh from his hospital rotations was sent out to the health centers of far-flung areas of Bago City and gains wisdom, one lesson a day.
Publisher:
ISBN: 1300781637
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
ZENITH 30 days. 30 lessons.A junior medical intern fresh from his hospital rotations was sent out to the health centers of far-flung areas of Bago City and gains wisdom, one lesson a day.