Family Sacrifices

Author : Russell M. Jeung
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190875941
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Family Sacrifices written by Russell M. Jeung and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-05-06 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifty-two percent of Chinese Americans report having no religious affiliation, making them the least religiously-identified ethnic group in the United States. But that statistic obscures a much more complex reality. Family Sacrifices reveals that Chinese Americans employ familism, not religion, as the primary narrative by which they find meaning, identity, and belonging. As a transpacific lived tradition, Chinese American familism prioritizes family above other commitments and has roots in Chinese Popular Religion and Confucianism. The spiritual and ethical systems of China emphasize practicing rituals and cultivating virtue, whereas American religious research usually focuses on belief in the supernatural or belonging to a religious tradition. To address this gap in understanding, Family Sacrifices introduces the concept of liyi, translated as ritual propriety and righteous relations. Re-appropriated from its original Chinese usage, liyi offers a new way of understanding Chinese religion and a new lens for understanding the emergence of religious "nones" in the United States. The first book based on national survey data on Asian American religious practices, Family Sacrifices is a seminal text on the fastest-growing racial group in the United States.

Author : Leisy J. Abrego
Publisher : Stanford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0804790574
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sacrificing Families written by Leisy J. Abrego and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2014-02-05 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Widening global inequalities make it difficult for parents in developing nations to provide for their children, and both mothers and fathers often find that migration in search of higher wages is their only hope. Their dreams are straightforward: with more money, they can improve their children's lives. But the reality of their experiences is often harsh, and structural barriers—particularly those rooted in immigration policies and gender inequities—prevent many from reaching their economic goals. Sacrificing Families offers a first-hand look at Salvadoran transnational families, how the parents fare in the United States, and the experiences of the children back home. It captures the tragedy of these families' daily living arrangements, but also delves deeper to expose the structural context that creates and sustains patterns of inequality in their well-being. What prevents these parents from migrating with their children? What are these families' experiences with long-term separation? And why do some ultimately fare better than others? As free trade agreements expand and nation-states open doors widely for products and profits while closing them tightly for refugees and migrants, these transnational families are not only becoming more common, but they are living through lengthier separations. Leisy Abrego gives voice to these immigrants and their families and documents the inequalities across their experiences.

Author : Jim Daly
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310331811
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Good Dad written by Jim Daly and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2014-04-22 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s never too late to be a better father Jim Daly, president and CEO of Focus on the Family, is an expert in fatherhood—in part because his own "fathers" failed him so badly. His biological dad was an alcoholic. His stepfather deserted him. His foster father accused Jim of trying to kill him. All were out of Jim's life by the time he turned 13. Isn’t it odd—and reminiscent of the hand of God—that the director of the leading organization on family turned out to be a guy whose own background as a kid and son were pretty messed up? Or could it be that successful parenting is discovered not in the perfect, peaceful household but in the midst of battles and messy situations, where God must constantly be called to the scene? That is the mystery unraveled in this book. Using his own expertise, humor, and inexhaustible wealth of stories, Jim will show you that God can make you a good dad, a great dad, in spite of the way you’ve grown up and in spite of the mistakes you’ve made. Maybe even because of them. It’s not about becoming a perfect father. It’s about trying to become a better father, each and every day. It's about building relationships with your children through love, grace, patience, and fun—and helping them grow into the men and women they’re meant to be.

Author : Russell M. Jeung
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0190875925
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Family Sacrifices written by Russell M. Jeung and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2019 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifty-two percent of Chinese Americans report having no religious affiliation, making them the least religiously-identified ethnic group in the United States. But that statistic obscures a much more complex reality. Family Sacrifices reveals that Chinese Americans employ familism, not religion, as the primary narrative by which they find meaning, identity, and belonging. As a transpacific lived tradition, Chinese American familism prioritizes family above other commitments and has roots in Chinese Popular Religion and Confucianism. The spiritual and ethical systems of China emphasize practicing rituals and cultivating virtue, whereas American religious research usually focuses on belief in the supernatural or belonging to a religious tradition. To address this gap in understanding, Family Sacrifices introduces the concept of liyi, translated as ritual propriety and righteous relations. Re-appropriated from its original Chinese usage, liyi offers a new way of understanding Chinese religion and a new lens for understanding the emergence of religious "nones" in the United States. The first book based on national survey data on Asian American religious practices, Family Sacrifices is a seminal text on the fastest-growing racial group in the United States.

Author : Merav Shohet
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520976703
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Silence and Sacrifice written by Merav Shohet and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do families remain close when turbulent forces threaten to tear them apart? In this groundbreaking book based on more than a decade of research set in Vietnam, Merav Shohet explores what happens across generations to families that survive imperialism, war, and massive political and economic upheaval. Placing personal sacrifice at the center of her story, Shohet recounts vivid experiences of conflict, love, and loss. In doing so, her work challenges the idea that sacrifice is merely a blood-filled religious ritual or patriotic act. Today, domestic sacrifices—made largely by women—precariously knot family members together by silencing suffering and naturalizing cross-cutting gender, age, class, and political hierarchies. In rethinking ordinary ethics, this intimate ethnography reveals how quotidian acts of sacrifice help family members forge a sense of continuity in the face of trauma and decades of dramatic change.

Author : Donald Trump Jr.
Publisher : Center Street
ISBN 13 : 1546086021
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Triggered written by Donald Trump Jr. and published by Center Street. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the book that the leftist elites don't want you to read -- Donald Trump, Jr., exposes all the tricks that the left uses to smear conservatives and push them out of the public square, from online "shadow banning" to rampant "political correctness." In Triggered, Donald Trump, Jr. will expose all the tricks that the left uses to smear conservatives and push them out of the public square, from online "shadow banning" to fake accusations of "hate speech." No topic is spared from political correctness. This is the book that the leftist elites don't want you to read! Trump, Jr. will write about the importance of fighting back and standing up for what you believe in. From his childhood summers in Communist Czechoslovakia that began his political thought process, to working on construction sites with his father, to the major achievements of President Trump's administration, Donald Trump, Jr. spares no details and delivers a book that focuses on success and perseverance, and proves offense is the best defense.

Author : Chu Hsi
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400861950
Total Pages : 267 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chu Hsi's Family Rituals written by Chu Hsi and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2014-07-14 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compiled by the great Neo-Confucian philosopher Chu Hsi (1130-1200), the Family Rituals is a manual for the private performance of the standard Chinese family rituals: initiations, weddings, funerals, and sacrifices to ancestral spirits. This translation makes the work, which is the most important text of its kind in the last thousand years of Chinese history, fully accessible to scholars and students in a wide range of fields. The militantly Confucian Family Rituals was designed to combat the practices of Buddhist and other non-Confucian rites, and it was quickly recognized as the standard authority by the state, the educated elite, and even by many uneducated commoners. With the spread of Neo-Confucianism, it was honored also in Vietnam, Korea, and Japan. Patricia Buckley Ebrey has added notes showing how the Family Rituals enhances our understanding of Chinese society and culture. She cites many of the commentaries on the work to give a sense of its uses in the centuries after its publication. Originally published in 1991. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Author : Aurora Brooks
Publisher : BabyDreamers.net
ISBN 13 : 1776983823
Total Pages : 39 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Price of Success: Working Dads Navigating Sacrifices written by Aurora Brooks and published by BabyDreamers.net. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Price of Success: Working Dads Navigating Sacrifices is a compelling and insightful short read book that delves into the challenges faced by working fathers in their pursuit of success. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the sacrifices that working dads often have to make in order to achieve their career goals and provide for their families. In Time Away from Family, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the difficult choices that working dads have to make when it comes to balancing their professional commitments with spending quality time with their loved ones. The chapter explores the emotional toll that time away from family can have on working dads and provides practical tips on how to navigate this challenge. Financial Pressures examines the financial burdens that working dads often face, from providing for their families to managing expenses and planning for the future. This chapter offers valuable insights and strategies for managing financial pressures and achieving financial stability while pursuing career success. Career Advancement explores the unique challenges that working dads encounter in their professional journeys. From the struggle to balance work and family responsibilities to the impact of parenthood on career progression, this chapter provides practical advice and guidance for working dads looking to advance in their careers without sacrificing their family life. Mental and Emotional Strain delves into the psychological and emotional challenges that working dads face as they strive for success. This chapter offers valuable insights on managing stress, maintaining mental well-being, and finding a healthy work-life balance. Role Expectations examines the societal expectations and stereotypes that often place additional pressure on working dads. This chapter provides guidance on navigating these expectations and finding fulfillment in both their roles as fathers and professionals. Work-Life Integration explores strategies for achieving a harmonious integration of work and personal life. From time management techniques to setting boundaries, this chapter offers practical tips for working dads looking to create a fulfilling and balanced lifestyle. Flexible Work Arrangements and Shared Parenting Responsibilities provide valuable insights into alternative work arrangements and the importance of sharing parenting responsibilities with partners. These chapters offer practical advice on negotiating flexible work arrangements and fostering a supportive and equal partnership. Setting Boundaries explores the importance of setting boundaries in order to maintain a healthy work-life balance. This chapter offers practical strategies for establishing clear boundaries and prioritizing family time. Supportive Work Environments and Parental Leave Policies highlight the significance of supportive work environments and inclusive parental leave policies in enabling working dads to navigate their sacrifices. These chapters provide valuable insights on advocating for supportive work environments and leveraging parental leave policies. Flexible Work Culture and Equal Opportunities shed light on the This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents The Price of Success: Working Dads Navigating Sacrifices Time Away from Family Financial Pressures Career Advancement Mental and Emotional Strain Role Expectations Work-Life Integration Flexible Work Arrangements Shared Parenting Responsibilities Setting Boundaries Supportive Work Environments Parental Leave Policies Flexible Work Culture Equal Opportunities Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?

Author : Michelle Black
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0593190947
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sacrifice written by Michelle Black and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The shocking and affecting memoir from a gold-star widow searching for the truth behind her Green Beret husband's death, this book bears witness to the true sacrifices made by military families. When Green Beret Bryan Black was killed in an ambush in Niger in 2017, his wife Michelle saw her worst nightmare become a reality. She was left alone with her grief and with two young sons to raise. But what followed Bryan's death was an even more difficult journey for the young widow. After receiving very few details about the attack that took her husband's life, it was up to Michelle to find answers. It became her mission to learn the truth about that day in Niger--and Sacrifice is the result of that mission. In this heartbreaking and revelatory memoir, Michelle uses exclusive interviews with the survivors of her husband's unit, research into the military leadership and accountability, and her own unique vantage point as a gold-star widow to tell a previously unknown story. Sacrifice is both an honest, emotional look inside a military marriage and a searing investigation of the people and decisions at the heart of the US military.

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Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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