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THE STORY: Orville, an impecunious woodchopper, and his wife, Marti, have a lovingly belligerent relationship. But after a particularly violent row, Marti decides to wreak a revenge on her wayward husband. When Valmoth and Lucien, two upper-class g
My story is about a traumatic and very violent experience I almost didn’t live through. And in my servicing, I come to be diagnosed with multiple personality disorder and a psychotic break. I have included in my story my real-life diary entries from several of the eighteen personalities I had discovered on my journey to recovery.
Miss Lucy Preston pulls a wounded smuggler from the quicksand of the Lancashire beaches, and she soon rues the day. For the rascal immediately sees through her disguise and that of her veiled companion--who, indeed, is not a mute, elderly woman but a frightened young lady running from danger and seeking refuge at this remote seaside cottage.
Chris and his friends try to live a normal life but World War II has changed everything. They have to entertain themselves, staying at home without movies and even church, most of the time, trying to avoid Old Lady Rainey, the town Gossip and Busybody. Chris and his friends learn a great deal about cigarettes and Sex. And Polio does strike one of their friends. By the end of the war, Chris has learned much about the broken, imperfect and war mangled world around him and realizes that he must fix it.
Buying a haunted house was never in Ashley Scott's plans, but when an intriguing opportunity drops into her lap after a major setback, she finds herself trekking cross-country to Hope Harbor on the Oregon coast to launch a new life. Wounded warrior Jonathan Gray isn't sure what to make of the attractive woman on his reclusive older neighbor's isolated property, but her presence is none of his business--until she enlists his help with an ambitious project. When Jonathan finds his interest in the new arrival becoming more personal than professional, however, his defenses go up. There's no room in his life--or his heart--for romance. Yet, as these three hurting people join forces to restore life, laughter, and love to a historic estate that has known too much sadness, they may also find healing, hope, and happiness for themselves. Bestselling author Irene Hannon invites you back to Hope Harbor, where hearts heal and love blooms.
Sandy Summers is living her life to the fullest—teaching art at a local college, enjoying long runs in the forest, and exploring the depths of her faith. Then, her world is turned upside down when she takes in an abandoned teenage girl. Soon she finds her family growing as more children come to her in need of love and support. After travelling briefly to restore her spirit, she meets a widowed senior man named Ted, whom she comforts after the passing of his beloved wife. She decides to move her new family to Ted’s farm, and they launch a sewing business to help make ends meet and to support the growth and development of the children. The family continues to grow as new children are rescued, including a baby boy who comes to them just weeks before Christmas. Through it all, Sandy and Ted struggle to provide guidance, support, and love to their young charges, and to set an example as they explore their potential through a life of faith, commitment, and hard work. This is the story of how the gaps in social services can have a huge impact on the lives of young people, and how love, discipline, and a big heart are needed to make a true difference in today’s world.
Annotation A Globe & Mail Top 100Selection One of Canada's funniest writers, Steve Burgess, tackles his mother's life and death in a profound, entertaining story. Memoir, biography, and outrageous comedy make for a perfect blend in the debut book from acclaimed writer. Telling the tale of his mother's life and death, and along the way laying bare his own struggles as a troubled teenager, Burgessdelivers a moving meditation on life and family. The author's mother, Joan, barely survived her thirteenth birthday: a rare disorder had made it almost impossible for her to swallow food. Her battle to survive this illness was the first in a lifelong struggle with the demons of her upbringing. As she ...