This award-winning author is recognized for her bold literary approach, setting her apart in contemporary fiction. Her works delve into complex human experiences, often touching upon profound emotional themes. Readers appreciate her skill in crafting compelling narratives and strong characters that leave a lasting impact. Her stylistic versatility and willingness to explore uncharted territory mark her as a significant voice.
Filled with messages of healing and divine love, this book offers comfort to those facing illness and wellness. It serves as a tool for family, friends, clergy, and healthcare workers to read aloud, providing reassurance of God's unconditional love. The heartfelt words aim to uplift both the reader and the listener, emphasizing that they are cherished in their current state, with a love that is limitless and enduring.
Filled with messages of healing and hope, this book serves as a comforting resource for individuals struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts. It is intended for family, friends, and clergy, making it an ideal tool for those supporting loved ones in crisis. Designed for read-aloud sessions, it aims to reassure both the reader and the listener, providing solace to anyone feeling overwhelmed or lost in their circumstances.
The story follows Taliesin, a Navy veteran grappling with the loss of his dominant hand and his aspirations of becoming a surgeon. His father, John, provides the wisdom and support needed for Tally to discover that life can still hold meaning and fulfillment through adjusted dreams. The narrative emphasizes themes of hope, healing, and the transformative power of love, illustrating how embracing inner joy can enrich the lives of those we cherish.
Filled with messages of God's love, comfort, and grace, this book serves as a source of reassurance for readers and listeners alike. It is ideal for sharing among family, friends, clergy, and those in caregiving roles, such as hospital and hospice workers. Designed to be read aloud, it emphasizes the unconditional and eternal love that God has for His children, reminding them that they are cherished just as they are.
Inspired by her uncle, Lisa Samson has communed with trees since her childhood. Tragically, a disease from mainland Europe now poses a very serious threat to the ash tree's survival. Epitaph for the Ash explores how barren our landscape could become without the ash's familiar branches protruding from limestone scars and chalky cliff faces. The trees' grave prognosis takes on a personal resonance when, in the course of writing this book, Lisa is diagnosed with a brain tumour. While she receives treatment, and learns to walk and talk again, Lisa finds solace once more in the natural world. She continues to research her beloved forests, which once sheltered a wealth of flora and fauna, seeking out the possibilities that modern science might provide for their survival. Taking us from the lowlands of Norfolk to northernmost reaches of the British Isles, Lisa's book is a celebration of the deep cultural and historical significance of the ash. As Lisa contemplates her own mortality, and the trees' likely fate emerges, Epitaph for the Ash offers up a rallying cry to treasure these remarkable woodlands while we still can, before it is too late
Former child star Fiona Hume deserted the movie biz a decade ago -- right after she left rehab. She landed in Baltimore, bought a dilapidated old mansion downtown, and hatched dreams of restoring it into a masterpiece, complete with a studio for herself. She would disappear from public view and live an artist's life. That was the plan.
Heather Curridge has a good life with her family but she still feels unfulfilled. Then she spends a life-changing summer with two Quaker sisters and a nun in a downtown homeless shelter.
Exploring the dualities of love and power, this narrative weaves a fable that balances biting realism with gentle hope. It delves into themes of vulnerability and healing, portraying the complexities of human emotions through a journey of seeking and hiding. The story promises to engage readers with its rich exploration of woundedness and the quest for redemption.
Set in a time when love was intertwined with promises and lasting decisions, two girls find themselves summoned to the governor's office. Their journey unfolds amidst the backdrop of romance and adventure, exploring themes of loyalty, friendship, and the challenges of navigating a world filled with expectations. As they confront their destinies, the story delves into the complexities of love and the choices that shape their lives forever.
