This author delves into the depths of human experience through poetry that touches upon universal themes of beginnings, growth, and infinite potential. Her style is personal and introspective, often drawing from diary entries and personal reflections to craft works that resonate with readers on an emotional level. She emphasizes the connection between the individual, the world, and the divine, offering a vision of continuous discovery and development. Her early work, published with her husband's encouragement, laid the foundation for her lifelong literary career and has influenced many subsequent authors and literature students.
1. Our divine journey -- 2. God and eternity -- 3. Prayer -- 4. Growth and self-development -- 5. Life's little lessons -- 6. Friends and relationships -- 7. Women -- 8. Men and women -- 9. Motherhood, pregnancy and birth -- 10. Adoption -- 11. Parenthood and childraising -- 12. Adversity -- 13. Service -- 14. Healing and comfort -- 15. Old age -- 16. Death and beyond -- Indexes.
Annabelle Perkins has long aspired to visit Bethlehem and deliver a gift to the birthplace of Jesus. However, her long-awaited journey takes an unexpected turn, leading her to experiences that challenge her dreams and assumptions. The story explores themes of hope, faith, and the surprises that life can bring.
Exploring the journey of marriage, this lyrical book captures the essence of love from its initial spark to the deep connection of growing old together. It offers insights and reflections that resonate with couples at any stage of their relationship, celebrating the beauty and complexities of enduring love.
Humor serves as a companion for those facing the realities of aging, emphasizing the importance of laughter among friends. This collection of quips and jokes offers a lighthearted approach to life's inevitable journey, encouraging readers to embrace joy and camaraderie as they navigate the passage of time.
The book delves into the complex legacy of polygamy within the LDS Church, challenging the mainstream narrative that it has been fully abandoned. Carol Lynn Pearson argues that while current practitioners face excommunication, the concept of polygamy remains embedded in church doctrine through "eternal sealings" for men, leaving women without similar assurances. Through personal and ancestral stories, as well as survey responses, Pearson reveals the emotional and relational toll this doctrine takes on individuals, particularly women, and advocates for a more humane understanding of faith and family.
Florence und Myrna, zwei rührige alte Damen, leben zusammen in einem Altersheim und amüsieren ihre Mitbewohner mit köstlichen Anekdoten aus ihrem Leben. Aber als die Weihnachtszeit naht, wird Myrna melancholisch: Früher, in ihrer glanzvollen Zeit am Theater, kannte sie keine Einsamkeit. Aber jetzt? Die Familie läßt sich nicht sehen, und die Freunde von einst gibt es längst nicht mehr.§Florence und Myrna wollen es wissen. Wer würde in diesen modernen Zeiten über die Weihnachtstage Besuch bei sich aufnehmen? Die erfundene Freundin Genevieve zum Beispiel, die Myrna als Test telefonisch bei ihren vielen Kindern unterzubringen versucht. Keine Zeit, zu wenig Platz, anderweitige Verpflichtungen - es mangelt nicht an Ausreden. Aber am Weihnachtstag erfahren Florence und Myrna, daß Weihnachten trotz allem ein Fest der Freude - und der Liebe ist.
