Against Wind And Tide
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Anne Morrow Lindbergh's writing delves into profound questions of human existence, solitude, and the search for meaning in the modern world. Her prose is characterized by a lyrical quality and keen introspection, inviting readers to reflect on their own lives. Through her texts, she often explores the balance between the external world and the inner richness of the spirit. Her work resonates with those seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.






The story follows three courageous sisters who thrive in a self-sufficient lifestyle while their parents are away. Set against a backdrop of nature, the sisters navigate challenges and adventures, showcasing their resourcefulness and strong bond. This chapter book emphasizes themes of resilience, family, and the joys of living off the land, making it an engaging read for young audiences.
Ten-year-old August Brown adjusts to his new home in Washington, D.C., with the help of the seven children of Pineapple Place, invisible to everyone but him.
Om mystiske fænomener, bl.a.engle, Atlantis, Bermuda-trekanten, drager, søuhyrer, eksorcisme, ildgang, Den flyvende hollænder, spøgelser, nær-død-oplevelser, Noahs Ark, ud-af-kroppen-oplevelser, poltergeister,telepati, UFO'er, vampyrer, hekse oma.
In 1931 Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh set off on a flight to the Orient by the Great Circle Route. The classic North to the Orient is the beautifully written account of the trip.
50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION • With meditations on youth and age, love and marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment, here is an inimitable classic that guides us to find a space for contemplation and creativity in our own lives. "Gift from the Sea is like a shell itself in its small and perfect form ... It tells of light and life and love and the security that lies at the heart." —New York Times Book Review Drawing inspiration from the the shells on the shore, Lindbergh's musings on the shape of a woman's life will bring new understanding to readers, male and family, at any stage of life. A mother of five and professional writer, she casts an unsentimental eye at the trappings of modern life that threaten to overwhelm us—the timesaving gadgets that complicate our lives, the overcommitments that take us from our families. With great wisdom and insight she describes the shifting shapes of relationships and marriage, presenting a vision of a life lived in enduring and evolving partnership. A groundbreaking work when it was first published, this book has retained its freshness as it has been rediscovered by generations of readers and is no less current today.