Finding Peggy

Finding Peggy PDF Author: Meg Henderson
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0552141852
Category : Glasgow (Scotland)
Languages : en
Pages : 306

Book Description
Glasgow in the 1950s was a deprived and often violent place. Meg Henderson was part of a large family, and when the tenement block in which they lived collapsed they had to move to the notorious Blackhill district where religious sectarianism and gang warfare were part of daily life. Yet despite appalling conditions, there was warmth, laughter and a remarkable spirit, and Meg's mother and her Aunt Peggy, both idealistic and emotional women, shielded her from the effects of her father's heavy drinking. A hopeless romantic, Peggy searched for a husband until late in life and then endured a harsh, unhappy marriage. When she died horrifically in childbirth her death devastated the family and destroyed Meg's childhood. Only later, after the death of her own mother, was Meg able to discover the shocking facts behind the tragedy. 'Finding Peggy is full of rich detail told with humour and sharpness' Scotland on Sunday 'An intensely human story' Options 'A tear-jerking story about growing up in a Glasgow slum' She

If You Find a Rock

If You Find a Rock PDF Author: Peggy Christian
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152393397
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
Discover the joy of rock hunting.

Finding the Mystic Within You

Finding the Mystic Within You PDF Author: Peggy Wilkinson OCDS
Publisher: ICS Publications
ISBN: 1939272084
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 150

Book Description
To those without time or inclination for intensive spiritual reading and study, this handbook is a find! The work is firmly grounded in Scripture and Christian teachings on growth through contemplation. The wisdom of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross has been distilled to help us understand the stages and experiences of the inner journey. The reader is guided through the classic works of these time-tested directors, in a logical, easily understood fashion. Enlightenment, encouragement, and energy are drawn from these pages, and a sense of adventure beckons the reader to new perspectives. For over a quarter century the author, married and mother of eight, has been nourished by these masters and by the way of life of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites. Drawing on her experience in counseling and teaching contemplative meditation, she meets the need for a practical modern guidebook.

The Holy City

The Holy City PDF Author: Meg Henderson
Publisher: Flamingo
ISBN: 9780007330423
Category : Clydebank (Scotland)
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
The Holy City tells the story of Marion McLeod, the daughter of a riveter, who grew up in the Clydebank tenements in Scotland. It brings horror and pain of her wartime experiences vividly to life, as she loses her entire family in the Blitz.

Finding the Artist Within

Finding the Artist Within PDF Author: Peggy Albers
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780872076136
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Teaches you basic art techniques, principles, and concepts that you can then teach your students. This book includes more than 20 art activities, text sets, and sample curricula in the appendixes.

Schoolgirls

Schoolgirls PDF Author: Peggy Orenstein
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0307833119
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 370

Book Description
A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR When Peggy Orenstein's now-classic examination of young girls and self-esteem was first published, it set off a groundswell that continues to this day. Inspired by an American Association of University Women survey that showed a steep decline in confidence as girls reach adolescence, Orenstein set out to explore the obstacles girls face--in school, in the hoime, and in our culture. For this intimate, girls' eye view of the world, Orenstein spent months observing and interviewing eighth-graders from two ethnically disparate communities, seeking to discover what was causing girls to fall into traditional patterns of self-censorship and self-doubt. By taking us into the lives of real young women who are struggling with eating disorders, sexual harrassment, and declining academic achievement, Orenstein brings the disturbing statistics to life with the skill and flair of an experienced journalist. Uncovering the adolescent roots of issues that remain important to American women throughout their lives, this groundbreaking book challenges us to change the way we raise and educate girls.

About My Mother

About My Mother PDF Author: Peggy Rowe
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1948677172
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
A Message from Mike Rowe, the Dirty Jobs Guy: Just to be clear, About My Mother is a book about my grandmother, written by my mother. That’s not to say it’s not about my mother—it is. In fact, About My Mother is as much about my mother as it is about my grandmother. In that sense, it’s really a book about “mothers.” …It is not, however, a book written by me. True, I did write the foreword. But it doesn’t mean I’ve written a book about my mother. I haven’t. Nor does it mean my mother’s book is about her son. It isn’t. It’s about my grandmother. And my mother. Just to be clear.—Mike A love letter to mothers everywhere, About My Mother will make you laugh and cry—and see yourself in its reflection. Peggy Rowe’s story of growing up as the daughter of Thelma Knobel is filled with warmth and humor. But Thelma could be your mother—there’s a Thelma in everyone’s life. Shes the person taking charge—the one who knows instinctively how things should be. Today Thelma would be described as an alpha personality, but while growing up, her daughter Peggy saw her as a dictator—albeit a benevolent, loving one. They clashed from the beginning—Peggy, the horse-crazy tomboy, and Thelma, the genteel-yet-still-controlling mother, committed to raising two refined, ladylike daughters. Good luck. When major league baseball came to town in the early 1950s and turned sophisticated Thelma into a crazed Baltimore Orioles groupie, nobody was more surprised and embarrassed than Peggy. Life became a series of compromises—Thelma tolerating a daughter who pitched manure and galloped the countryside, while Peggy learned to tolerate the whacky Orioles fan who threw her underwear at the television, shouted insults at umpires, and lived by the orange-and-black schedule taped to the refrigerator door. Sometimes, we’re more alike than we know. And in case you’re wondering, Peggy knows a thing or two about dirty jobs herself…

Finding Lost Marbles

Finding Lost Marbles PDF Author: Peggy Onofry Boydl
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1481743872
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description
It was a time of honored traditions and tight-knit communities ... an era where neighborhood schools thrived, and children played simple games in the fresh outdoors. Finding Lost Marbles: Remembering the 50s in River City is a whimsical look back at what once was, before technological gadgetry wired our youth, and a reflective consideration of how we can reach back and resurrect some of the values that made the Fifties so fabulous.

Finding Peggy

Finding Peggy PDF Author: Meg Henderson
Publisher: Clipper Audio
ISBN: 9781407403489
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Meg Henderson's childhood home was a 1950s Glasgow slum. Large families were squeezed into cramped quarters; relatives lived next door or in the same street. As a spokesperson they had Meg's mother Nan, who fought to right any wrong, took up any cause against any bastion of the law. Yet despite appalling conditions, there was warmth, laughter, and a remarkable spirit. Meg's family was renowned for playing ridiculous jokes on each other, and her enduring memory of Nan and Aunt Peggy is of them laughing so hard they had to hold each other for support. When Peggy suffered an horrific death, Meg's childhood abruptly ended. It wasn't until years later, as an adult, that she discovered the truth behind the tragedy.

Hamilton and Peggy!

Hamilton and Peggy! PDF Author: L. M. Elliott
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062671324
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 379

Book Description
Drawing from historical journals and letters, New York Times bestselling author Laura Elliot weaves a richly detailed tale about the extraordinary Peggy Schuyler and her revolutionary friendship with Alexander Hamilton. Perfect for fans of the smash musical sensation Hamilton. Peggy Schuyler has always felt like she’s existed in the shadows of her beloved sisters: the fiery, intelligent Angelica and beautiful, sweet Eliza. But it’s in the throes of a chaotic war that Peggy finds herself a central figure amid Loyalists and Patriots, spies and traitors, friends and family. When a flirtatious aide-de-camp, Alexander Hamilton, writes to Peggy asking for her help in wooing the earnest Eliza, Peggy finds herself unable to deny such an impassioned plea. A fast friendship forms between the two, but Alexander is caught in the same war as her father, and the danger to all their lives is real. Everything is a battlefield—from the frontlines to their carefully coded letters—but will Peggy’s bravery’s and intelligence be enough to keep them all safe? Bank Street College Best Book of the Year (Historical Fiction, 2019) * 2018 Grateful American Book Prize Honorable Mention
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