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"From the National Book Award-longlisted author of Finding Florida, a sparkling, sweeping chronicle of the author's life and discoveries in an ancient town in "Deep France," from nearby prehistoric caves to medieval dynastic struggles to the colorful characters populating the area today. When T. D. Allman purchased an 800-year-old house in the mountain village of Lauzerte in southwestern France, he aimed to find refuge from the world's tumults. Instead, he found that humanity's most telling melodramas, from the paleolithic to the postmodern, were graven in its stones and visible from its windows. Indeed, the history of France can be viewed from the perspective of Lauzerte and its surrounding area-just as Allman, from one window, can see Lauzerte unfold before him in the Place des Corniáeres, where he watches performances of the opera Tosca and each Saturday buys produce from "Fred, the Foie Gras Guy"; while from the other side facing the Pyrenees he surveys the fated landscape that generated many events giving birth to the modern world. The dynastic struggles of Eleanor of Aquitaine, he finds, led to Lauzerte's remarkably progressive charter issued in 1241, which even then enshrined human rights in its 51 articles. From Eleanor's marriage to English king Henry II in 1154 dates the never-ending melodrama pitting English arrogance against French resistance; in 2016 Brexit demonstrated that this perpetual contretemps is another of the vaster conditions life in Lauzerte illuminates. Allman chronicles the many conflicts that have swirled in the region, from the Catholic Church's genocidal campaign to wipe out "heresy" there; to France's own sixteenth-century Wars of Religion, which saw hundreds massacred in the town square, some inside his house; to World War II, during which Lauzerte was part of Nazi-occupied Vichy. In prose as crystalline as his view to the Pyrenees on a clear day, Allman animates Lauzerte and its surrounding communities-Cahors, Moissac, Montauban-all ever in thrall to the magnetic impulse of Paris. Witness to so many dramas over the centuries, his house comes alive as a historical protagonist in its own right, from its wine-cellar cave to the roof where he wages futile battle with pigeons, to the life lessons it conveys. "The onward march of history, my House keeps demonstrating, never takes a rest," he observes, pulling us vividly into his world"--

Kim's shares her journey of grief and personal healing, after the traumatic loss of her ten year old daughter Ella, who suffered a fatal brain bleed.

Patsy's life is like her hair- all over the place. After 25 years of doing the 'right thing', she threw it all in for what turned out to be a gypsy life. She left the UK for Sydney with sojourns in Borneo, met the Kalash people in Pakistan, and spent time in Turkey, Ireland and many other intriguing places. Her love life was as varied as her travels. No regrets but is saddened for having caused pain to her family, including her ex-husband whom she still feels very deeply for and knows that he remains supportive when the 'shit hits the fan!' Others will see her story differently. These pages are seen through her eyes only. They scrapped its hull somewhere near Piraeus. Saying goodbye to a life I had known for my first fifteen years was distressing, and yet exciting. Cloaked in bunting, a rainbow paper ceiling swayed over the hustling bustling crowds of family, friends and - me.

What is the Spirit Within? There is no single answer to that question. It can be so many things. This is the fourth book in the We Inspire Now Anthology Series created by Antoinette Pellegrini.

This book tells the stories of Graeme and Pam Smith's Escapades in Fiji working with the Methodist Church over twenty-six years, experiencing life at the grass roots level and all the adventures encountered along the way.

Living in remote mountain villages, learning an unwritten language, Robin and Delwyn McKenzie had no idea what adventures awaited when they set out from New Zealand with their young family to undertake a Bible translation project in Indonesia.

Harman Cherra's book is a heartfelt tribute to the woman who shaped his world and had a profound impact on his life. As her son, he was privileged to intimately know and witness the strength, resilience, and unwavering love of his mother. The book delves into the principles that Nikki lived by, such as perseverance, faith, and boundless love. These principles were not merely spoken but demonstrated through her actions. Nikki's life taught valuable lessons about resilience in the face of adversity, selfless giving, and finding beauty in every moment. Her legacy is one of love, courage, and an unwavering zest for life. Within the pages, readers will discover Nikki's journey, filled with struggles, laughter, tears, dreams, and fears. They will walk alongside her, sharing in her triumphs and trials. This book offers a deeper understanding of the woman who was both Harman Cherra's mother and mentor, and a true hero in his eyes. Harman Cherra invites readers to immerse themselves in this journey, to experience the full range of emotions that defined Nikki's life - joy, sorrow, love, and resilience. Above all, the author hopes that her story will inspire readers to embrace their own journey, living life with courage, love, and an unwavering spirit of hope.

In these pages, we share reflections and memories of simpler as well as more complex times, how we learned to love, what it means to suddenly lose a parent, and how the most difficult and challenging experiences might be reframed as invitations to grow.The following essays, stories, and poems illuminate our lessons, loves, and losses to this point, fifty years and counting. The meaning we have made of our experiences is distinguished by the gracious and instrumental people we have met and known, the deep and essential relationships formed and, equally important, the memories created, and the lessons learned. Time and connection are our greatest life gifts; and while time is finite, our connections and memories live on through each of us indefinitely. We invite readers to make connections to their own journey and life experiences through the "planting seeds" section and reflection questions at the end of each chapter.

"Beard trimming is not for the faint of heart. Those razor-sharp hairs will fly out, hit your eyes, cut through your blouse into your bra and poke your nipples all day long."These words blew my friends away, when I divulged my dislike for beard trimming on our chat site, with them demandingly saying, "You need to write a book!" So get ready, I've spilled the beans!My obsession with scissors and hair was no accident. I had many experiences with them from a young age in the fifties and sixties, with some "hair-raising" situations that many of you may identify with. I was raised on a farm in Saskatchewan, and with this segregation from society, boredom had a way of escalating my need to do anything for excitement. There is a lot to be said about boredom-it pushes you to do and go places you never could imagine . . . the perfect recipe to be a hairdresser, don't you think?Because my life has had lots of twists and turns and ups and downs, you will feel my emotion and humour and be somewhat flabbergasted by what your own hairdresser may be dealing with. I bring a lot to the table, so prepare yourself. You may not agree with everything, but you will agree that this book contains everything we hairy humans should know about this categorically tumultuous trade.It's been a wild, chaotic ride, but one well worth taking! My biggest wish for my readers is to laugh, love, and understand your hairdresser just a little bit better. But for God's sake, don't pi_ _ them off!" Ha-ha!Rhonda E Neff

In Wilderness and Mountain Lore explores the stories and adventures of visiting a mountain wilderness retreat over a fifty-year period with a group of friends. We nearly always were able to reserve the only two cabins for the second week of June. Domke Lake is located in the North Cascades wilderness area of North Central Washington State. There is no electricity or phone

In "Dumb Things I'm Glad I Did", Michael Engstrom invites you to take a hilarious and heartfelt trip down memory lane as he shares his collection of short stories and adventures from his high school and college days. From wild parties to silly pranks, this book is filled with entertaining tales that remind us of the joy and fun of young adulthood. But beyond the laughs, Engstrom's book is also a touching tribute to the enduring power of friendship and how the dumb things we do with our best friends can create the most cherished memories. So come along for the ride and discover why sometimes, the dumbest choices end up being the best ones.

Ever wonder what it's like alone at midnight in the depths of a vast marsh, or thought of stumbling into a roiling geyser field in the dark? What happens when you get swept along for miles in a flooded river without an exit-or explore a prehistoric swamp with predators left over from the Cretaceous? How can you sense an Amazon rainforest breathing? Have you watched a great ancient waterfall cease forever in less than a day? Does the Jersey Devil still inhabit the pine barrens? Let the author take you on these and many other outdoor adventures and investigations as a professional ecologist and naturalist. He looks for meaning in the wildest places, and shows us a range of perspectives for appreciating the mental, emotional, and physical benefits of immersing ourselves in wild landscapes. He brings needed context by examining the causes-and-effects of ever changing environments, and brings us along as he restores damaged streams, rivers and wetlands. His poetic descriptions and insights show us how landscapes inspire perceptions of beauty, art, and increased personal well-being that underlie our innate connections with nature. Along the way, the author immerses the reader into his landscapes with keen-eyed observations that underlie our innate personal connections with nature. He shows how we gain insights and increased well-being when we go afield to explore. As he says, "Sometimes nothing is more important than going off into the woods and contemplating the frog chorus of a vernal pool." To quote from the professional editors at Self-Publishing Reviews: "A beautiful reflection on humanity's responsibility and relationship to the diverse ecosystems of our natural world…would make both Darwin and Steinbeck proud. Transcending mere observation…the prose unearths an astonishing story of geologic history and the nuanced inner workings of our dynamic natural world. Anthropological, philosophical, spiritual, and above all passionate, this is the sort of book that could inspire even a hardened city-dweller to intentionally get lost in the woods"; 5 Stars

My Book is based on how I got here and where I came from. How as a child, growing up in this world, was either serve or get served.After a bad experience at the age of 8, had shaken me..... Well, let's just say that I would never be the same again. My Uncle had taken me under his wings and taught me a rare art called Isshinryu. By the time I was 16, I was ah 3rd degree black belt, vowing never to be caught off guard again.As time went by I would marry and have 3 beautiful children, who are very much a part of my heart beat. A big part of my drive for life is my children.In 2001, out of the blue, I got sick and slipped into a coma and had an out of body experience. I stayed in that coma for 3 months and in a place where my soul was being tormented.When I returned from my coma, I brought things back with me that would change my life and the lives of others forever.Beyond and Back: The road of existence is the road you haven't traveled. We've all been on it one time or another.......... Where it seems as though time has stopped, just to take observation of your every move, but there's one problem.......YOU JUST DON'T KNOW IT!!! With that being said, the choice to take that road of existence lies in your hands.

Through intimate lyrical prose and fractured, nonlinear snapshots, From the Womb of Sky and Earth recounts a poet's coming-of-age through a maze of abusive relationships and mental illness, woven through with glimmers of fierce love and ferocity. Punctuated by meditations on mythology and the Maya creation story, Contreras Schwartz examines the journey to hard-won autonomy, resilience, and self-discovery through motherhood.Winner of the C&R Press 2022 Nonfiction Award

On October 6, 2021, two people, a man and a woman, embarked on a journey together. This was to be a journey of reconciliation. The man and woman were Lisa and Brad--my first wife and me.We had been separated by space and time. Our story has been tested by all the emotions of humanity and the judgments of insanity. We have traveled through years and across miles, lived in reality and in dreams, to finally miraculously reunite.This is a love story of exceptional highs and tremendous lows. This is a story of vigilance, perseverance, and steadfast commitment. This story is for all those who cherish relationships.Throughout the reconciliation process, I have written several love letters to Lisa, which have become the best therapy for us that money cannot buy. At a certain point, it became obvious that I needed to write our whole story. This book contains that story and the love letters that have inspired its telling.Within the pages of this book are the real-time love letters (which have been written during the ongoing reconciliation between Lisa and me) interwoven into my perspective of how we came to be, came together, came apart, and came back.My hope is that at the end of reading this work, you will have laughed, cried, sobbed, sighed, and realized that love--true intended love--can and will survive.

A Message to the ReaderAs I endeavor to share with you, through Reflections of My Life, I am aware of God's love for all His people. It is my wish that, as you read the different selections, you will begin to develop a desire deep in your soul, to trust God as He gives you strength to work and accomplish the things in your life that might seem too different for you at the time.Remember, God never gives us more than we can handle.The Lord hath been mindful of us. He will bless us. (Psalm 115:12 RSV)This is the third book published by Christian Faith Publishing following My Angel and Me and Our World (a children's book).It is my desire that you will consider reading these three books, and I pray that you will be aware of God's love for you. This book, Reflections of My Life, can be utilized as a devotional book. Scripture is included to each entry which makes the material more meaningful.