In Stories of Initiation teenage heroes face the realities of adult life. Confrontations with birth, rejection, growing old and death herald an aprupt end to their childhood.
Jessamyn West Book order (chronological)
July 18, 1902 – February 23, 1984
This American author was celebrated for her numerous stories and novels, drawing deeply from her Quaker heritage. Her narratives often showcase a profound understanding of human nature, exploring themes of faith, family, and community. Through her distinctive voice, she captures the essence of life within smaller communities, offering readers timeless tales of resilience and compassion.
The Friendly Persuasion
- 228 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Eliza Birdwell embodies the spirit of an American heroine, balancing practicality and humor while nurturing her faith and family. Her husband, Jess, complements her character with a love for adventure and music. Together, they navigate a tumultuous world filled with challenges, from unexpected gifts to the threat of Confederate soldiers. Their journey is marked by deep emotional connections and unwavering conviction, showcasing a family's resilience and love in the face of adversity.
The Quaker Reader
- 538 pages
- 19 hours of reading
This book contains over 60 extracts from the writings of members of the Religious Society of Friends from 1650 to 1962. It includes passages from the works of such well-known authors as George Fox, William Penn, Walt Whitman and John Greenleaf Whittier. The passages illuminate both the faith and practice of the Quaker faith throughout the ages.
American Short Stories
- 120 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Reader's digest Auswahlbücher. Laum im Wind. Nunaga. PS: Sie hörn nich zu. Die Akte Odessa.
- 510 pages
- 18 hours of reading
In seinen Jahren als Abenteurer in der Arktis lernte Duncan Pryde, ein junger schottischer Waisenkind, das zum Pelzhändler wurde, mit Situationen umzugehen, die weitaus bizarrer und gefährlicher waren als die sexuelle Großzügigkeit der primitiven Völker, unter denen er lebte und die er respektierte und liebte. Hier ist seine Geschichte. Voller faszinierender, wenig bekannter Fakten über die Bräuche, Überlebenstechniken exotischer sexueller Gepflogenheiten und erstaunlicher Alltagsrealitäten des Eskimolebens; gewürzt mit Humor und aufregenden authentischen Details, ist Nunaga eine außergewöhnliche Saga wahrer Abenteuer!
Das Mädchen Crescent mit dem bunten Hut
- 315 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The further adventures of the Birdwell family during and after the Civil War.--LibraryThing
