Author: Rachel Clark Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1315344483 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 212
Book Description
A Long Walk Home is Rachel Clark’s evocative and moving account of her treatment and experiences with health professionals in Britain and Australia while she was living with, and dying from, cancer. It includes an Epilogue by her twin sister Naomi Jefferies, and learning points for health professionals by John Hasler and David Pendleton.
Author: James S. Kelly Publisher: Archway Publishing ISBN: 1665721219 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 244
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Larry Stephens is an American airman serving in Vietnam while his beloved wife Jeanie patiently awaits his homecoming. The worst occurs when Larry is shot down over North Vietnam. He somehow manages to evade the enemy and return home. However, Larry does not receive the hero’s welcome he expected. Instead, he is accused of desertion and collaboration with the enemy. To make matters worse, Jeanie has taken a lover and filed for divorce, and the Vietnamese have sent agents to bring Larry back to face trial. Seemingly betrayed and alone, Larry fights to clear his name, win back his wife, and escape the teams sent to kidnap him. He sought to serve his country with honor; now, all he wants is to return home to his family in peace.
Author: Judith Tebbutt Publisher: Faber & Faber ISBN: 057130303X Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 320
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This is the story of how, over a period of one hundred and ninety-two days, I was torn away from the life I knew and loved, and dragged down to the depths of despair; of how I endured enforced isolation and near-starvation at the hands of Somali pirates; and of how I made a choice to survive by any and all means that I could muster.In September 2011 Judith Tebbutt and her husband David set out on an adventurous holiday to Kenya. A couple for thirty-three years, they had first met in Zambia: Africa had played a major part in their life together. After a joyous week on safari in the Masai Mara, they flew on to a beach resort forty kilometres south of Somalia. And there, in the early hours of 11 September, tragedy struck them.Judith was torn away from David by a band of armed pirates, dragged over sea and land to a village in the arid heart of lawless Somalia, and there held hostage in a squalid room, a ransom on her head. There, too, she learned the terrible truth that the responsibility of securing her release now rested with her son Ollie. But though she was isolated, intimidated and near-starved, Judith resolved to survive - walking endless circuits of her nine-foot prison, trying to make her captors see her as a human being, keeping her faith at all times in Ollie. Powerful, moving and at times quite devastating, this is Judith Tebbutt's story in her own words. It is a memoir of the life she shared with her beloved husband, an unflinching account of the ordeal that overturned her world, and a testament to the inner resilience and familial love that sustained her through captivity.There is nothing so bad in life as to have no hope - to believe you have been defeated, to give in to that. Now that I found myself in confinement, four thousand miles from home under a hostile sky, I would not accept that fate for myself.
Author: Joan Grindley Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 1450226418 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 291
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A Long Walk Home is the third book in a trilogy written about the women in the author's life the first being Julia, her maternal grandmother; the second Emma, her mother, and concluding with the authors own story. As with her forebears, it is a story of faith, determination and survival in a world fraught with challenges.
Author: Liane Faulder Publisher: Brindle and Glass ISBN: 9781897142257 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 196
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Master Corporal Paul Franklin was injured in a 2006 suicide bombing in Kandahar that left one diplomat dead and two fellow soldiers wounded. Within four months of losing both his legs, Franklin learned to walk on artificial legs. He continues to represent the courage of troops overseas as he rebuilds his life at home with his wife and young son. His is a story of loss, courage, love and hope that will inspire all those-military and civilians alike-who wonder how they will take that next step when tough times challenge the body and spirit.
Author: Matt Carter Publisher: B&H Publishing Group ISBN: 1433690624 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 141
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There are a few questions that lie just below the surface for many Christians. Does God really love me despite my failures? Can God use me for good in this world despite all my sin and shortcomings? Do my doubts and questions about faith make God think less of me? Do I have a future in the family of God despite my past? In the biblical story of the Prodigal Son, Jesus answers all those questions that lurk in the heart of so many believers. In The Long Walk Home, author and pastor Matt Carter takes a fresh look at this age-old story and helps the reader discover and experience, once again, the radical, never-ending love of God for His sons and daughters.
Author: Sam Choo Publisher: Hope Publishing ISBN: Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 125
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Embark on an extraordinary journey through the world of long-distance walking in "The Long Walk Home: The Joy of Long-Distance Walking." This captivating book is your passport to adventure, self-discovery, and the profound joy found in putting one foot in front of the other. From the bustling streets of Singapore to the serene Himalayan peaks, join intrepid walkers like Angela Maxwell and Levison Wood as they traverse continents, push their limits, and uncover the transformative power of slow travel. Their stories, along with practical insights and inspiring reflections, invite you to explore the world at three miles an hour – a pace that allows you to truly see, feel, and connect with your surroundings. But this book is more than just tales of epic journeys. It's a celebration of the small joys, the unexpected encounters, and the personal growth that come with every step. Whether you're a seasoned trekker or someone who's never walked further than your local park, "The Long Walk Home" will inspire you to lace up your boots and discover the world anew. Learn how to plan your own walking adventure, navigate challenges with a smile, and find beauty in the everyday. Explore how technology can enhance your journey without detracting from the essence of the walk. And discover how the lessons learned on the trail can bring lasting joy and meaning to your daily life. "The Long Walk Home" is not just about reaching a destination – it's about finding your way to a happier, more connected self. Are you ready to take that first step? Open this book and let the journey begin. Your long walk home awaits.
Author: DiAnn Mills Publisher: NavPress ISBN: 1496433254 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 308
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As an Arab Christian pilot for a relief organization, Paul Farid feels called to bring supplies to his war-torn countrymen in southern Sudan. But with constant attacks from Khartoum’s Islamic government, the villagers have plenty of reasons to distrust Paul, and he wonders if the risks he’s taking are really worth his mission. American doctor Larson Kerr started working with the Sudanese people out of a sense of duty and has grown to love them all, especially Rachel, her young assistant. But despite the years she’s spent caring for them, her life feels unfulfilled. It’s a void that both Paul and Rachel’s older brother, Colonel Ben Alier of the Sudanese People’s Liberation Army, notice. When Rachel is abducted, Paul, Ben, and Larson agree to set aside their differences to form an unlikely alliance and execute a daring rescue. Their faith and beliefs tested, each must find the strength to walk the path God has laid before them, to find their way home.
Author: Ellyn Oaksmith Publisher: Bookouture ISBN: 1800193157 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 296
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Lola recognized him straight away. After ten long years of telling herself that maybe she hadn't really loved him—there he was. And straight away she knew she wanted him still. Lola Alvarez loves working in the restaurant of Blue Hills, her family’s winery, looking out over vine-covered slopes down to the crystal-blue waters of the lake. But she is also determined to make her own mark on the business—to show her older sister Carmen that she’s not the same flighty teen she used to be. Her plan to build gorgeous vacation cabins in the mountain meadow above the winery will be the perfect addition to Blue Hills, even if she has to go behind Carmen’s back to make her dream a reality. When Carmen sees how popular they are she’ll have to come round—right? But then Gus Weaver comes back to town. Gus was her first love, the bad boy she used to climb out of windows to see. But he’d broken her heart when he left town suddenly, without so much as a goodbye. After that, she’d never seen him again. Until now. As fate intervenes and they’re forced to work together on Lola’s project, sparks start to fly between them once again. But he’s led her astray before. Can Lola keep her mind on what she truly wants, when her heart—and the way it beats faster every time she looks into Gus’s blue eyes—is telling her something very different? An utterly romantic feel-good read about being true to yourself and becoming the person you were always meant to be, Long Walk Home will make you laugh, make you cry and show you that true love always finds a way. For fans of Robyn Carr, Carolyn Brown and Mary Ellen Taylor. Readers love Ellyn Oaksmith: “I just couldn’t resist… A beautiful summer romance read which I have absolutely adored… Filled with moments to make you laugh out loud… a perfect, light and easy read to devour whilst sat in the sun… I absolutely recommend this book. It is so highly deserving of five stars.” Little Miss BookLover 87, 5 stars “I was completely hooked and I ended up reading the entirety in one evening… it is perfect along with a glass of wine in the late evening sun.” Goodreads reviewer “I adored it… Made my eyes well up and my heart melt… A wonderful story… Sit back and enjoy this fabulous book. You will not regret it, believe me.’ B for Bookreview, 5 stars “I loved it… A charming and heartwarming romance and family tale. Many laughs, a few tears… A delight from beginning to end.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “A magical tale… I loved these characters, loved reading about their lives and ordeals, and I thoroughly enjoyed how it all played out.” Oyindamola Adeoti “Sure to go down a treat with fans of Robyn Carr’s Virgin River.” Bookish Jottings “Rich in friendship, family, and especially love. Add the many LOL moments… and you get a truly superb feel-good love story. Delightful characters, beautiful settings, wine, wine, wine, and a HEA. What more could you ask for?” The Eclectic Review
Author: Barack Obama Publisher: Crown ISBN: 0593236327 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 320
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Two longtime friends share an intimate and urgent conversation about life, music, and their enduring love of America, with all its challenges and contradictions, in this stunningly produced expansion of their groundbreaking Higher Ground podcast, featuring more than 350 photographs, exclusive bonus content, and never-before-seen archival material. Renegades: Born in the USA is a candid, revealing, and entertaining dialogue between President Barack Obama and legendary musician Bruce Springsteen that explores everything from their origin stories and career-defining moments to our country’s polarized politics and the growing distance between the American Dream and the American reality. Filled with full-color photographs and rare archival material, it is a compelling and beautifully illustrated portrait of two outsiders—one Black and one white—looking for a way to connect their unconventional searches for meaning, identity, and community with the American story itself. It includes: • Original introductions by President Obama and Bruce Springsteen • Exclusive new material from the Renegades podcast recording sessions • Obama’s never-before-seen annotated speeches, including his “Remarks at the 50th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery Marches” • Springsteen’s handwritten lyrics for songs spanning his 50-year-long career • Rare and exclusive photographs from the authors’ personal archives • Historical photographs and documents that provide rich visual context for their conversation In a recording studio stocked with dozens of guitars, and on at least one Corvette ride, Obama and Springsteen discuss marriage and fatherhood, race and masculinity, the lure of the open road and the call back to home. They also compare notes on their favorite protest songs, the most inspiring American heroes of all time, and more. Along the way, they reveal their passion for—and the occasional toll of—telling a bigger, truer story about America throughout their careers, and explore how our fractured country might begin to find its way back toward unity and global leadership.
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