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John Simmons

    John M. Simmons is an award-winning author whose works draw from profound personal experiences with adopting children from Russia. His writing delves into the challenges and joys of parenthood, particularly concerning children with special needs, offering readers an insightful look into the strength of family bonds. After a successful career in the high-tech industry, Simmons now dedicates himself to writing and orphan advocacy, using his voice to champion important social causes.

    Spanish Crossings
    Innocent
    Brands and Branding
    Innocent. Building a Brand from Nothing but Fruit
    The Good Messenger
    To Sing Frogs
    • 2024

      Der Aufstieg von Annie Rix Militz

      Perfektion trifft auf Paradies im Los Angeles des frühen 20.

      • 164 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Der Aufstieg von New Thought und die Rolle von Annie Rix Militz stehen im Mittelpunkt dieses Buches. Es beleuchtet, wie das Home of Truth als einzigartiger Ausdruck dieser spirituellen Bewegung fungierte. Zudem wird der Einfluss der feministischen Bewegung auf Frauen als religiöse Führerinnen thematisiert, die in einer männerdominierten Gesellschaft neue Perspektiven einbrachten. Los Angeles wird als wichtiger Ort für die Entstehung und Verbreitung populärer spiritueller Strömungen und des "amerikanischen Traums" hervorgehoben. Militz’ Ansichten fanden Ausdruck in ihrer Zeitschrift "Master Mind".

      Der Aufstieg von Annie Rix Militz
    • 2023

      How to Be Like Pat Williams

      The Amazing Life of a Waymaker

      • 314 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The book explores the journey of personal transformation necessary to become a leader and guide for others. It emphasizes the importance of self-discovery and navigating one’s own path before helping others find theirs. Through practical insights and reflective exercises, readers are encouraged to embrace their unique experiences and challenges, ultimately fostering their ability to inspire and lead within their communities.

      How to Be Like Pat Williams
    • 2022

      We, Me, Them & It

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      John Simmons, in this stimulating and readable book, demonstrates how we can write and use words more creatively and persuasively in business today.

      We, Me, Them & It
    • 2022

      This comprehensive history of museums begins with the origins of collecting in prehistory and traces the evolution of museums from grave goods to treasure troves, from the Alexandrian Temple of the Muses to the Renaissance cabinets of curiosities, and onto the diverse array of modern institutions worldwide.

      Museums
    • 2020

      My Inner Feelings

      • 68 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      The narrative delves into the author's introspective journey, exploring personal reflections and memories. It captures the essence of inner thoughts, revealing a deep connection to past experiences and emotions. Through this exploration, the book invites readers to contemplate their own lives and the significance of their memories, fostering a sense of shared humanity and understanding.

      My Inner Feelings
    • 2018

      The Good Messenger is an epic tale of love, loyalty and deception set across three decades, and John Simmons' new novel following the success of Spanish Crosings.

      The Good Messenger
    • 2017

      The Ascension of Annie Rix Militz

      Perfection Meets Paradise in Early 20th Century Los Angeles

      • 188 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Exploring the interrelated themes of ascension, the book delves into Annie Rix Militz's life and contributions to New Thought, highlighting her role in the rise of women as religious leaders amid the Feminist Movement. It also examines Los Angeles as a pivotal center for spiritual innovation and the dissemination of the "American Dream." Militz's worldview, expressed through her Homes of Truth and the periodical Master Mind, showcases emerging perspectives that shaped early twentieth-century American identity.

      The Ascension of Annie Rix Militz
    • 2017

      Spanish Crossings is an epic tale of love with the yearning possibility of redemption. We meet Lorna in Spain, 1937 as she falls in love with Harry, a member of the International Brigade. Harry is then killed in the fighting and Lorna fears she might have lost her best chance of happiness. Can she fill the void by helping the child refugees of the conflict?

      Spanish Crossings
    • 2015

      Leaves

      • 205 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.1(23)Add rating

      Ophelia Street, 1970. A street like any other, a community that lives and breathes together as people struggle with their commitments and pursue their dreams. It is a world we recognise, a world where class and gender divide, where set roles are acknowledged.

      Leaves
    • 2013

      Exploring the emotional landscape of international adoption, this memoir details John Simmons' family's mission to rescue five children from a struggling Russian orphanage. It highlights their transformative journey, particularly focusing on Sarah, who grapples with survivor's guilt after leaving her friends behind. The narrative delves into the essence of family and the profound challenges faced in the adoption process, offering both heartwarming moments and poignant reflections on loss and belonging.

      To Sing Frogs