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A young Australian man signs up to go to war having little knowledge of how his life would be impacted in the future. World War II is the setting for this true story which tells of two people who meet in difficult and tragic circumstances. Jim, after serving at Tobruk, was captured and sent to POW camps in Germany and Italy. Luisa, born during WWI was raised in a small village in Italy. This is a love story of two ordinary people whose lives will forever be entwined by the horrors of that war and the impact it had on future generations.

Journal of Life, Daily reflections from a kid's perspective is an interactive book which allows children document a happy, sad, memorable, embarrassing daily experiences as they will battle and face all the challenges and obstacles waiting ahead of them on their respective journeys as they will play the hardest game ever known to humanity. The game which is called "Life".

While navigating the sometimes challenging effects of an expatriate life, author Nikki Cornfield documents her search for a sense of self and purpose. Born restless, with an acute need to satisfy her soul and the courage to follow her instincts, she traverses an unconventional path. Guided by her feelings and the 'messengers' who appear as she journeys across three continents, she finally finds answers from an unexpected source. As Cornfield begins to connect the dots of her life, she increasingly notices the serendipities that appear to direct her path. As she learns to trust this invisible source of guidance, memories begin to reappear, further illuminating her spiritual voyage and return to her authentic self. In this memoir, Cornfield shares the sometimes brutal, but always transformational process of emotional and physical healing, and demonstrates the importance of listening to our inner voice.

UNMUTED is a powerful and inspiring book that delves into the journey of Recia Kabbah, a woman who overcame the chains of silence and reclaimed her voice. It shines a light on the struggles faced by those who have felt silenced by their pain.

With its authentic storytelling and invaluable lessons, THROUGH THE IMPOSSIBLE stands as a beacon of hope for all caregivers and is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the depths of human compassion and strength. -Rabbi Peter BergTHROUGH THE IMPOSSIBLE is an inspiring and heartfelt story that will show you how to turn tragedy into triumph. For Matthew Ames and his family, July 2, 2019, was a normal day. Until the phone call. The light of Matthew's life, his irrepressible wife Liz, had been diagnosed with a rare, aggressive cancer.Life turned inside out. There were non-stop tests, treatments, and a surgery that took Liz to death's door and back.As the healing began, Matthew realized he had become a caregiver, a role for which he had no preparation, much less training. A role many people find themselves in, and which is far more demanding than most understand.If you're looking for invaluable tips and strategies for managing the role of caregiver, or if you're going through a crisis and feel alone, walk with Matthew THROUGH THE IMPOSSIBLE. You will: -Gain insight into how to handle life's most challenging moments-Discover the power of resilience and hope to transform your life -Learn how to find joy and strength in the midst of difficult circumstances-Find the courage to keep going even when the road ahead seems impossible

Teresa Piñeiro knew no fear. In 1960, pregnant, thirty-one-year-old Teresa Piñeiro, along with a group of men, appears in the local newspaper after she is arrested for trying to hijack an airplane to Miami. The daughter of a retired first lieutenant and professor of the Army and the granddaughter of one of the trailblazing Spanish families who established the town of La Palma in western Cuba, Teresa finds herself in a maximum-security prison where she confronts the Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro.Now, four generations of Teresa's family-her mother, her blind grandmother, her ten-year-old daughter, and eventually, Teresa's newborn son-find themselves entangled in a hurricane of ideologies where those in charge hold all the cards. The future of Teresa's family depends on her resiliency during trying times which drove some women like her insane.Teresa is a woman too advanced for her time. On her third marriage at the time of her imprisonment, Teresa has lived a fascinating life full of adventure that has allowed her to rub shoulders with the most prestigious families of the island. Now her past has come to haunt her, and only she will be able to save herself from what awaits._______Beginning with her first book, Waiting on Zapote Street, Mrs. Viamontes documented the terrors, losses, and triumphs of Cuban families. These are not stories of Cold War intrigue. Instead, they are the tales of common people caught up in the delusions of a monster. Most poignantly, they tell of aged grandparents hugging children that they would never see again.Most of Mrs. Viamontes' writing deals with the struggles of poor and middle-class families caught up in a social hurricane. The newest book, Raining Over Teresa, however, breaks new ground. It follows the life of the headstrong daughter of prominent planters who married into wealth. In a single day, she went from a world of privilege to the barbarity of a death prison. This true story gives readers a rare glimpse into a communist prison, headed by the legendary Ernesto "Che" Guevara. It also introduces us to Fidel Castro, not as a political leader, but as an arrogant interrogator, demanding summary executions. Raining Over Teresa, however, is much more than a prison memoir. Astonishingly, Teresa María Piñeiro did not die beside that lonely road where she was dumped. Instead, she began to walk. As I write this, she is 94 years old, retired from a successful career in the United States. Her large family lives throughout the world. Now thanks to the work of Betty Viamontes, a new generation will know how she survived. Raining Over Teresa is essential reading in America in the 2020s. In our "land of the free," college students declare "Free Expression" as reactionary. Speakers with opposing views are shouted off campus. Opposition politicians are indicted and their followers imprisoned. Violent mobs riot in our streets before elections. There has never been a better time to study the lives of Teresa and her thousands of compatriots before we lose our own precious freedoms. Betty Viamontes gives us a window into their world. Allen A. Witt PhDLead Author of America's Community College: The First Century

'Syd was a warrior, a fighter, a hero - but I became acutely aware that it all came at a high price. A price I was no longer willing to pay.' Do you live your life to please others? Have you ever had a niggling feeling that the path you're on isn't your own? That somehow, somewhere you took a wrong turn and now it's too late to turn back. In this book, Kay takes us with her on a deeply intimate and transformative journey from deep grief to personal freedom. She helps to awaken us all to the possibility of living a truly authentic and unapologetic life in a world that so often tries to dictate who we should be. This is a truly inspiring account of one woman's crusade to save her brother and ultimately herself. Utterly raw and vulnerable, Kay shows us all that we only get this one precious life, and we should never waste a moment of it.

The Belfast Telegraph once ran an article entitled The Town That Is Called Sandy Row, describing a vibrant community that was entirely self-sufficient, boasting an abundance of shops, pubs, and churches to meet all of its residents' needs. At the time, the population of Sandy Row was 7,500, but it would eventually plummet to under 2,000 due to a redevelopment project that involved the demolition of many homes in the 1980s. As a result, countless locals were forced to leave the area, never to return. Compounding the effects of redevelopment was the ongoing conflict known as The Troubles, which caused great hardship for the community. It was during this time that Gordon, a proud native of Sandy Row, felt compelled to document his experiences and share them with future generations. Though his dream of publishing a book about his beloved Sandy Row was delayed for many years, now may be the perfect time, given the current push to rebuild the community and provide much-needed social housing. Every effort has been made to preserve Gordon's original wording, with only a few unavoidable changes made. The hope is that the publication of this book will serve as a fitting tribute to all those who have been a part of Sandy Row over the years. Any profits generated will be put towards the valuable community work carried out by the Blackstaff Residents' Association.

"Up on the heights I glimpse a line of heads moving, a tour group. A woman is looking over the guard rail at the observation post. She sees me and waves. I wave back. She must think I'm crazy." Clean and sober now, Chris Jansen picks up where his last memoir, We Can Be Heroes, left off. Traveling the world from Mexico to Poland, from Mayan caves to the Auschwitz death camp, he encounters the world and finds it's people and finds his spirituality is challenged and deepened.

"Prairie Lands, Private Landscapes: Reframing a Mennonite Childhood" is a stunning and heartfelt tribute to the power of memory and the importance of cultural heritage. In this poignant and evocative book, the author takes us on a journey through his own personal history, sharing with us his struggles and triumphs and his quest for self-discovery and meaning.

Fatbe, hijo mayor, muy afable, trabaja en Lima, Perú, y visita la casa de sus papás. Mamá lo escucha toser con muchas flemas en el pecho, pide a su esposo llevarlo al doctor, y este ordena que lo nebulicen.Fatbe es hospitalizado por falta de oxígeno, pero su salud empeora. Es diagnosticado con Neumonía Atípica, y lo entuban. Antes de ingresar al sanatorio, pide a su madre "dejarlo morir ".¿Puede una madre sentirse más triste, desolada y vacía? Reseña literariaEl vacío de tu ausencia. Donde las palabras no pueden decir es el recuento de la peor pesadilla de cualquier madre: presenciar, durante días, el desvanecimiento de un hijo. Nuestra narradora nos comparte un relato desgarrador, angustiante pero, sobre todo, conmovedor. La realidad es que este es un texto en el que convive la impotencia, el amor y el cuidado, con el que la autora Angy Cartagena nos recuerda que, aun en el punto más doloroso y desolado, el amor de una madre siempre previve. - Diana Rojas, Crítica Literaria

A timeless collection of intimate and passionate letters between two lovers separated by social, religious, and political barriers in 17th century England. Charting their courtship, marriage, and family life, this correspondence is a testament to the power of love and the beauty of the English language.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.