A Life Not Long But Wide

Author : Arthur G. Donahue
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780981913612
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Life Not Long But Wide written by Arthur G. Donahue and published by . This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arthur Gerald Donahue, at the age of twenty-seven, risked losing his American citizenship to fly Spitfire fighters with Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF) in what became The Battle of Britain. In that capacity, he became the first American volunteer to see aerial combat in World War II. He dedicated his rare down-time to documenting the actions, sacrifices, and emotions of his closely bonded squadron so that he could write and place the reader in the pilots' environment of war. In doing so, he authored two best selling books that have become classics: "Tally-Ho! Yankee in a Spitfire" and "Last Flight from Singapore." "A Life Not Long But Wide" provides an in-depth view of a climactic time at the beginning of World War II and paints a picture of two events-The Battle of Britain and the Debacle at Singapore-that few today remember. Most especially, it celebrates the life of a man who can serve as a role model for today's youth. Readers will never forget Arthur Gerald Donahue and will reflect upon how he would have developed had he survived the war.

Author : J. California Cooper
Publisher : Anchor
ISBN 13 : 1400075696
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Life Is Short But Wide written by J. California Cooper and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2010-04-06 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An irresistible story of faith and perseverance, Life Is Short But Wide follows two families as they prove that no matter who you are or what you do, you are never too old to chase your dreams. Like the small towns J. California Cooper has so vividly portrayed in her previous novels, Wideland, Oklahoma, is home to ordinary Americans with big hearts. Among them are newlyweds Irene and Val, who graciously allow their neighbors, Bertha and Joseph, to build a house on their land. Together the couples have three daughters, all who struggle to find love and success in the changing world. But although the years may bring hardship and heartache, they also teach the importance of living one’s life boldly and squeezing out every possible moment of joy.

Author : Sarah Susanka
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1400065313
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Not So Big Life written by Sarah Susanka and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever found yourself asking, "Is this all there is to life?" Or wondering if this bigger life you have created is actually a better life? And how it all got so out of control? In her previous book, The Not So Big House, architect Susanka showed us a new way to inhabit our houses. Now, she takes her philosophy to another dimension by showing us a new way to inhabit our lives. Most of us have lives that are as cluttered with unwanted obligations as our attics are cluttered with things. Our ability to find the time to do what we want to do has come to a grinding halt. Susanka shows us that it is possible to take our finger off the fast-forward button, and to our surprise we find how effortless and rewarding this change can be.--From publisher description.

Author : Steven Johnson
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0525538879
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Extra Life written by Steven Johnson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Offers a useful reminder of the role of modern science in fundamentally transforming all of our lives.” —President Barack Obama (on Twitter) “An important book.” —Steven Pinker, The New York Times Book Review The surprising and important story of how humans gained what amounts to an extra life, from the bestselling author of How We Got to Now and Where Good Ideas Come From In 1920, at the end of the last major pandemic, global life expectancy was just over forty years. Today, in many parts of the world, human beings can expect to live more than eighty years. As a species we have doubled our life expectancy in just one century. There are few measures of human progress more astonishing than this increased longevity. Extra Life is Steven Johnson’s attempt to understand where that progress came from, telling the epic story of one of humanity’s greatest achievements. How many of those extra years came from vaccines, or the decrease in famines, or seatbelts? What are the forces that now keep us alive longer? Behind each breakthrough lies an inspiring story of cooperative innovation, of brilliant thinkers bolstered by strong systems of public support and collaborative networks, and of dedicated activists fighting for meaningful reform. But for all its focus on positive change, this book is also a reminder that meaningful gaps in life expectancy still exist, and that new threats loom on the horizon, as the COVID-19 pandemic has made clear. How do we avoid decreases in life expectancy as our public health systems face unprecedented challenges? What current technologies or interventions that could reduce the impact of future crises are we somehow ignoring? A study in how meaningful change happens in society, Extra Life celebrates the enduring power of common goals and public resources, and the heroes of public health and medicine too often ignored in popular accounts of our history. This is the sweeping story of a revolution with immense public and personal consequences: the doubling of the human life span.

Author : Dr. David Jeremiah
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 1418587176
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Life Wide Open written by Dr. David Jeremiah and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2005-03-30 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most Christians sense that something vital is missing from their walk with the Lord. We are easily discouraged and bogged down in busyness, boredom, mediocrity, and routine. In this energizing new book, Dr. Jeremiah opens our eyes to how we can live a life that exudes an attitude of hope and enthusiasm . . . a life of passion . . . a life wide open!

Author : David Jeremiah
Publisher : Thomas Nelson Inc
ISBN 13 : 1418560952
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Life Wide Open written by David Jeremiah and published by Thomas Nelson Inc. This book was released on with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sheryn Adamson
Publisher : WestBow Press
ISBN 13 : 197361278X
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Life Wide Open written by Sheryn Adamson and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2018-01-24 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I hold the needle about five centimeters from my bare skin. My hand isnt shaking, but I am nervous. Its my first time, and I dont know if I can do this or what it will feel like. Tears start to well in my eyes, and my vision begins to blur. I move the needle away and look at my husband sitting next to me. You can do it, Brad says. It wont hurt, youre brave. Book Reviews: Ive never wanted to be a police officer, I didnt meet my husband the first day on the job, Ive never faced down infertility, I wouldnt know the first thing about my style personality, and Ive never had to bury guinea pigs. Yet I met myself again and again in Sheryns wonderful story. In this Facebook world of carefully curated selfies and posts, here is a woman who totally tells it like it is. Life Wide Open, indeed! (Christina Tyson, editor) Sheryn is a marvellous writertotally honest and candid yet discreet and a natural storyteller. And so funny! Delightful, moving, thought-provoking stuff. (Roger Steel, publisher) This book offers a buffet of emotions: joy, grief, regret, laughter, conviction, hope, and blessingall presented in one powerful experience. Sheryns style is conversational and the vulnerability she displays gives me permission to be vulnerable as a reader. (Shar Davis, Salvation Army)

Author : Gary Collins
Publisher : Second Nature Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Simple Life Guide to Small Habits for Big Change written by Gary Collins and published by Second Nature Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-17 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you struggling to live the life you want and focus on the things that matter? Do you lack the ability to stay focused and complete important tasks? How do you live a life true to yourself, instead of what others want you to be? The deathbed research reveals that this is the #1 regret on a dying person’s mind. Millions of people, just like you, secretly believe that their lives could be simpler, happier, and more fulfilling if they only had the freedom to live it on their terms. In this power-packed guide, best-selling author Gary Collins shares the 14 powerful life lessons that make this possible. No more struggling to make changes by raw willpower, or by following complicated systems or weird success philosophies. Gary teaches you to align your habits with a simple set of sound principles so you can live a life of success and integrity. If you’re tired of feeling uncertain, unfulfilled, or anxious about your career, your finances, your health, or your relationships, this is the book you’ve been searching for. The Simple Life Guide to Small Habits for Big Change unpacks a step-by-step series of eye-popping positive habits that will change your life today and forever. In this book you'll discover: * How to be more effective at taking responsibility for your destiny in life instead of blaming others. * Understanding why your health is critical for living a life of happiness and abundance. * Learn how to have financial discipline to live a life of freedom. * Why addition by subtraction is the key to living a simpler life. * How to ignore outside forces that continually get you off track for a life of success. * Why if you never take chances and are afraid to fail, you will never succeed. And much, much more! Gary Collins has helped hundreds of thousands of people worldwide to achieve their dreams and live the life they want... get this book today and start living a life of success and abundance!

Author : Daniel Lines
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
ISBN 13 : 1640825215
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crohn's, and a Life with the Other Big "C" written by Daniel Lines and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-05-04 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living a life best described as Hunter Thompson meets Indiana Jones, a young man's fortunes are drastically changed by an early diagnosis of Crohn's disease. Unable to pursue his chosen profession because of long illnesses and lengthy hospital stays, the author does what it takes to stay alive. From working in a rowdy biker bar to bouncing in seedy strip joints, even dealing drugs to survive. As the disease worsens, he endures multiple surgeries, physical hardships, and a devastating mental illness. Full of gritty, colorful characters, A Life with the Other Big C is useful adult reading for individuals or family members dealing with Crohn's or any chronic illness.

Author : Eric Tegelberg
Publisher : WestBow Press
ISBN 13 : 1664262881
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The “Big Questions” of Life written by Eric Tegelberg and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2022-07-27 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an investigation into one man’s look into the greatest questions of life. It begins with the idea of how we can know if there is a God. If there is a God then several of the next big questions will be answered by what that God is like and how He has disclosed himself to humanity.