Author: John Balaban
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 9780820324159
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
The author recounts his years in Vietnam as a conscientious objector, serving as a teacher and a rescue worker for an organization that sent children with war injuries to the United States.
Remembering Heaven's Face
Author: John Balaban
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 9780820324159
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
The author recounts his years in Vietnam as a conscientious objector, serving as a teacher and a rescue worker for an organization that sent children with war injuries to the United States.
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 9780820324159
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
The author recounts his years in Vietnam as a conscientious objector, serving as a teacher and a rescue worker for an organization that sent children with war injuries to the United States.
Heaven is for Real
Author: Todd Burpo
Publisher: Large Print Press
ISBN: 9781594153556
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
Presents the story of the four-year old son of a Nebraska pastor who during emergency surgery slips from consciousness and enters heaven.
Publisher: Large Print Press
ISBN: 9781594153556
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
Presents the story of the four-year old son of a Nebraska pastor who during emergency surgery slips from consciousness and enters heaven.
The Taste of Heaven
Author: Andy Eriful
Publisher: Ukiyoto Publishing
ISBN: 9367957343
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 391
Book Description
Despite being the Viscountess’s legitimate child, Heaven was constantly compared to Malachi—her father's beloved son from his mistress, a relationship that brought its complexities into the family dynamics. Heaven had always felt overshadowed by Malachi’s achievements and the favoritism shown by their father. The pressure to measure up to Malachi’s standards and the strain of living in a loveless family left him feeling suffocated and desperate for a way out. In an attempt to escape and build his own identity and confidence, Heaven made a bold decision. He threw away everything—title, wealth, and family connections—and ran off to carve a new path for himself. However, Heaven’s troubles were far from over. His escape did not go unnoticed, and soon he found himself hunted down by Avery Van Dela Fontaine—a formidable member of an influential Earldom family. Despite their high status in the Arzen Empire, the Van Dela Fontaine family had a dark history shrouded in mystery and controversy. Avery, with his striking pine-green eyes and commanding presence, was not a man to be underestimated. Avery’s pursuit of Heaven was relentless. Driven by his motivations and perhaps a deeper, unspoken connection to Heaven’s plight, he sought to bring him back. Yet, as their paths crossed and fates intertwined, Avery began to see beyond the surface of the man he was hunting. He discovered his strength, his vulnerability, and the fiery spirit that refused to be broken.
Publisher: Ukiyoto Publishing
ISBN: 9367957343
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 391
Book Description
Despite being the Viscountess’s legitimate child, Heaven was constantly compared to Malachi—her father's beloved son from his mistress, a relationship that brought its complexities into the family dynamics. Heaven had always felt overshadowed by Malachi’s achievements and the favoritism shown by their father. The pressure to measure up to Malachi’s standards and the strain of living in a loveless family left him feeling suffocated and desperate for a way out. In an attempt to escape and build his own identity and confidence, Heaven made a bold decision. He threw away everything—title, wealth, and family connections—and ran off to carve a new path for himself. However, Heaven’s troubles were far from over. His escape did not go unnoticed, and soon he found himself hunted down by Avery Van Dela Fontaine—a formidable member of an influential Earldom family. Despite their high status in the Arzen Empire, the Van Dela Fontaine family had a dark history shrouded in mystery and controversy. Avery, with his striking pine-green eyes and commanding presence, was not a man to be underestimated. Avery’s pursuit of Heaven was relentless. Driven by his motivations and perhaps a deeper, unspoken connection to Heaven’s plight, he sought to bring him back. Yet, as their paths crossed and fates intertwined, Avery began to see beyond the surface of the man he was hunting. He discovered his strength, his vulnerability, and the fiery spirit that refused to be broken.
Heaven's Face, Thinly veiled
Author: Sarah Anderson
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 1570623635
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Women—religious and secular, medieval and modern—have always demonstrated their own unique approach to matters of the spirit. Limited in their public roles throughout much of history, women have been compelled to turn inward, developing rich interior lives in uniquely feminine ways. This anthology brings together women's writing from classic religious literature—Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, and Hindu—as well as many passages of fiction and poetry that are truly undiscovered treasures of women's spirituality. With writers ranging from Helen Keller to Aung San Suu Kyi, from Agatha Christie and Ursula K. Le Guin to Rabi'a the Mystic and Hildegard of Bingen. Sarah Anderson's collection proves beyond a doubt that "the exploration of 'the hidden seas within' is a journey on which we can all embark."
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 1570623635
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Women—religious and secular, medieval and modern—have always demonstrated their own unique approach to matters of the spirit. Limited in their public roles throughout much of history, women have been compelled to turn inward, developing rich interior lives in uniquely feminine ways. This anthology brings together women's writing from classic religious literature—Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, and Hindu—as well as many passages of fiction and poetry that are truly undiscovered treasures of women's spirituality. With writers ranging from Helen Keller to Aung San Suu Kyi, from Agatha Christie and Ursula K. Le Guin to Rabi'a the Mystic and Hildegard of Bingen. Sarah Anderson's collection proves beyond a doubt that "the exploration of 'the hidden seas within' is a journey on which we can all embark."
Hope Heals
Author: Katherine Wolf
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310344557
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
When all seems lost, where can you find hope? Katherine and Jay Wolf married right after college and sought adventure far from home in Los Angeles, CA. As they pursued their dreams--she as a model and he as a lawyer--they planted their lives in the city and their church community. Their son, James, came along unexpectedly in the fall of 2007, and just six months later, everything changed in a moment for this young family. On April 21, 2008, as James slept in the other room, Katherine collapsed, suffering a massive brain stem stroke without warning. Miraculously, Jay came home in time and called for help. Katherine was immediately rushed into brain surgery, though her chance of survival was slim. As the sun rose the next morning, the surgeon proclaimed that Katherine had survived the removal of part of her brain, though her future recovery was uncertain. Yet in that moment, there was a spark of hope. Through forty days on life support in the ICU and nearly two years in full-time brain rehab, that small spark of hope was fanned into flame. Hope Heals documents Katherine and Jay's journey as they struggled to regain Katherine's quality of life and as she relearned to talk, eat, and walk. As Katherine returned home with a severely disabled body but a completely renewed purpose, she and Jay committed to celebrating this gift of a second chance by embracing life fully, even though that life looked very different than they could have ever imagined. As you uncover Katherine and Jay's remarkable story, you'll be encouraged to: Find lasting hope in the midst of struggle Embrace the unexpected Welcome God's miracles into your everyday life In the midst of continuing hardships, both in body and mind, Katherine and Jay found what we all long to find: a hope that heals the most broken place--our souls. Let Hope Heals be your guide along the way. Praise for Hope Heals: "As I read this book, tears streamed from my eyes even as joy flooded my heart. Jay and Katherine are a raw yet refreshing testimony to the unshakable trustworthiness of God amidst the unimaginable trials of life. This book reminds all of us where hope can be found in a world where none of us know what the next day holds." --David Platt, author of the New York Times bestseller Radical and president of the International Mission Board "Hope Heals is a beautiful, true story that illustrates the love and protection God has for us even in the darkest times of our lives. Katherine and Jay's dedication to each other and the Lord through their most devastating season is inspiring. This book will help your heart believe that He sees, He knows, He cares, and He is still working miracles today!" --Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310344557
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
When all seems lost, where can you find hope? Katherine and Jay Wolf married right after college and sought adventure far from home in Los Angeles, CA. As they pursued their dreams--she as a model and he as a lawyer--they planted their lives in the city and their church community. Their son, James, came along unexpectedly in the fall of 2007, and just six months later, everything changed in a moment for this young family. On April 21, 2008, as James slept in the other room, Katherine collapsed, suffering a massive brain stem stroke without warning. Miraculously, Jay came home in time and called for help. Katherine was immediately rushed into brain surgery, though her chance of survival was slim. As the sun rose the next morning, the surgeon proclaimed that Katherine had survived the removal of part of her brain, though her future recovery was uncertain. Yet in that moment, there was a spark of hope. Through forty days on life support in the ICU and nearly two years in full-time brain rehab, that small spark of hope was fanned into flame. Hope Heals documents Katherine and Jay's journey as they struggled to regain Katherine's quality of life and as she relearned to talk, eat, and walk. As Katherine returned home with a severely disabled body but a completely renewed purpose, she and Jay committed to celebrating this gift of a second chance by embracing life fully, even though that life looked very different than they could have ever imagined. As you uncover Katherine and Jay's remarkable story, you'll be encouraged to: Find lasting hope in the midst of struggle Embrace the unexpected Welcome God's miracles into your everyday life In the midst of continuing hardships, both in body and mind, Katherine and Jay found what we all long to find: a hope that heals the most broken place--our souls. Let Hope Heals be your guide along the way. Praise for Hope Heals: "As I read this book, tears streamed from my eyes even as joy flooded my heart. Jay and Katherine are a raw yet refreshing testimony to the unshakable trustworthiness of God amidst the unimaginable trials of life. This book reminds all of us where hope can be found in a world where none of us know what the next day holds." --David Platt, author of the New York Times bestseller Radical and president of the International Mission Board "Hope Heals is a beautiful, true story that illustrates the love and protection God has for us even in the darkest times of our lives. Katherine and Jay's dedication to each other and the Lord through their most devastating season is inspiring. This book will help your heart believe that He sees, He knows, He cares, and He is still working miracles today!" --Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries
A Mother's Face is Her Child's First Heaven
Author: Joe Wheeler
Publisher: Mission Books
ISBN: 161843344X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
A Mother’s Face is a Childs’ First Heaven is the latest short story collection from Joe Wheeler. Joe curated 12 of the most well-known and engaging motherhood stories ever written, including the all-time classic short-story , The Littlest Orphan by Margaret Sangster. ….All too soon the electronic tentacles created by our society will woo our children away from us — but we can delay that separation by our willingness to spend time with our children while they are young. For our children do not spell love L-O-V-E, but rather, T-I-M-E. --From the introduction
Publisher: Mission Books
ISBN: 161843344X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
A Mother’s Face is a Childs’ First Heaven is the latest short story collection from Joe Wheeler. Joe curated 12 of the most well-known and engaging motherhood stories ever written, including the all-time classic short-story , The Littlest Orphan by Margaret Sangster. ….All too soon the electronic tentacles created by our society will woo our children away from us — but we can delay that separation by our willingness to spend time with our children while they are young. For our children do not spell love L-O-V-E, but rather, T-I-M-E. --From the introduction
Black Prisoner of War
Author: James A. Daly
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Among the few autobiographical works about Vietnam by a black author, this memoir by Daly (1946-98), a Jehovah's Witness who renounced the US position after five years in the infamous "Hanoi Hilton," controversially explores race relations and the less than courageous. The introduction provides context. Originally published by Bobbs-Merrill as A Hero's Welcome. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Among the few autobiographical works about Vietnam by a black author, this memoir by Daly (1946-98), a Jehovah's Witness who renounced the US position after five years in the infamous "Hanoi Hilton," controversially explores race relations and the less than courageous. The introduction provides context. Originally published by Bobbs-Merrill as A Hero's Welcome. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR
Behind the Lines
Author: Philip Metres
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
ISBN: 1587297388
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
Whether Thersites in Homer’s Iliad, Wilfred Owen in “Dulce et Decorum Est,” or Allen Ginsberg in “Wichita Vortex Sutra,” poets have long given solitary voice against the brutality of war. The hasty cancellation of the 2003 White House symposium “Poetry and the American Voice” in the face of protests by Sam Hamill and other invited guests against the coming “shock and awe” campaign in Iraq reminded us that poetry and poets still have the power to challenge the powerful. Behind the Lines investigates American war resistance poetry from the Second World War through the Iraq wars. Rather than simply chronicling the genre, Philip Metres argues that this poetry gets to the heart of who is authorized to speak about war and how it can be represented. As such, he explores a largely neglected area of scholarship: the poet’s relationship to dissenting political movements and the nation. In his elegant study, Metres examines the ways in which war resistance is registered not only in terms of its content but also at the level of the lyric. He proposes that protest poetry constitutes a subgenre that—by virtue of its preoccupation with politics, history, and trauma—probes the limits of American lyric poetry. Thus, war resistance poetry—and the role of what Shelley calls unacknowledged legislators—is a crucial, though largely unexamined, body of writing that stands at the center of dissident political movements.
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
ISBN: 1587297388
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
Whether Thersites in Homer’s Iliad, Wilfred Owen in “Dulce et Decorum Est,” or Allen Ginsberg in “Wichita Vortex Sutra,” poets have long given solitary voice against the brutality of war. The hasty cancellation of the 2003 White House symposium “Poetry and the American Voice” in the face of protests by Sam Hamill and other invited guests against the coming “shock and awe” campaign in Iraq reminded us that poetry and poets still have the power to challenge the powerful. Behind the Lines investigates American war resistance poetry from the Second World War through the Iraq wars. Rather than simply chronicling the genre, Philip Metres argues that this poetry gets to the heart of who is authorized to speak about war and how it can be represented. As such, he explores a largely neglected area of scholarship: the poet’s relationship to dissenting political movements and the nation. In his elegant study, Metres examines the ways in which war resistance is registered not only in terms of its content but also at the level of the lyric. He proposes that protest poetry constitutes a subgenre that—by virtue of its preoccupation with politics, history, and trauma—probes the limits of American lyric poetry. Thus, war resistance poetry—and the role of what Shelley calls unacknowledged legislators—is a crucial, though largely unexamined, body of writing that stands at the center of dissident political movements.
The Lowlands of Heaven
Author: Rev. George Vale Owen
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329805585
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Softcover: This book was originally published in England in 1920. The recorder is the Rev. G. Vale Owen, vicar of Orford, Lancashire. The famous Arthur Conan Doyle, someone who had a great deal of interest in Life after Death, contributed an introduction to all five volumes. The messages contained in this book were also published in a daily newspaper by the owner Lord Northcliffe. As such they were widely read, and widely acclaimed. Rev. George Vale Owen was even asked to go down to London to deliver a sermon on these communications. There did not appear to be any significant theological objections from the Church of England to what was set out, and in fact it was accepted that these communications were genuine "inspirational writings", that the Rev. G. Vale Owen was genuine, and that the writings were of great value. It is curious therefor that they have slipped into relative obscurity only 100 years later, even though they were widely accepted within the Church of England and beyond.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329805585
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Softcover: This book was originally published in England in 1920. The recorder is the Rev. G. Vale Owen, vicar of Orford, Lancashire. The famous Arthur Conan Doyle, someone who had a great deal of interest in Life after Death, contributed an introduction to all five volumes. The messages contained in this book were also published in a daily newspaper by the owner Lord Northcliffe. As such they were widely read, and widely acclaimed. Rev. George Vale Owen was even asked to go down to London to deliver a sermon on these communications. There did not appear to be any significant theological objections from the Church of England to what was set out, and in fact it was accepted that these communications were genuine "inspirational writings", that the Rev. G. Vale Owen was genuine, and that the writings were of great value. It is curious therefor that they have slipped into relative obscurity only 100 years later, even though they were widely accepted within the Church of England and beyond.
Ascent to Heaven in Islamic and Jewish Mysticism
Author: Algis Uždavinys
Publisher: The Matheson Trust
ISBN: 1908092025
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
In this groundbreaking work of comparative religion, Algis Uzdavinys takes us deeply into the "closed and blessed gardens of myth", showing us the capital importance of the many varieties of "ascent to heaven". From the Pyramid Texts down to Second Temple Judaism and apocalyptic Christian literature; and, in parallel, down the theurgic path of Platonic and Hermetic literature to the sanctum of the Islamic revelation in Mecca, we are vividly presented with the sacramental impact of anagoge: elevation to the domain of the supernal archetypes and heavenly principles. As with other books by the author, the face of antiquity is revealed anew, full of intriguing, challenging and enraptured insights.
Publisher: The Matheson Trust
ISBN: 1908092025
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
In this groundbreaking work of comparative religion, Algis Uzdavinys takes us deeply into the "closed and blessed gardens of myth", showing us the capital importance of the many varieties of "ascent to heaven". From the Pyramid Texts down to Second Temple Judaism and apocalyptic Christian literature; and, in parallel, down the theurgic path of Platonic and Hermetic literature to the sanctum of the Islamic revelation in Mecca, we are vividly presented with the sacramental impact of anagoge: elevation to the domain of the supernal archetypes and heavenly principles. As with other books by the author, the face of antiquity is revealed anew, full of intriguing, challenging and enraptured insights.