Our Simple Gifts

Author : Owen Parry
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062266381
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Our Simple Gifts written by Owen Parry and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Union officer struggles homeward through a Christmas Eve snowstorm, haunted by loss and doubtful of the future. Paroled from a brutal prison camp, a young southern soldier yearns to find the one person he loves most in the world -- and worries over the devastation rumored to have reached his family's mountain. An immigrant private plans a startling Christmas surprise for his comrades. And a newly freed slave must choose between the desire for revenge and his longing to be a better man than his master . . . From northern colliery towns to ruined Old South plantations and the divided loyalties of the Appalachian Mountains, Owen Parry casts his storyteller's spell with a collection of unforgettable tales celebrating the enduring spirit of Christmas. Moving from darkness toward the light in the grand tradition of holiday tales, these stories are bound to become classics of the American yuletide season. Whether whispering an old-fashioned Christmas ghost story or reminding us that not all who suffered war's losses wore uniforms, the author always leads us back to the joyous beauty -- the miracle -- of Christmas. Moving and heartfelt, Our Simple Gifts revives the tradition of Christmas tales for grown-ups. As quietly as snow falls on holly, these Civil War Christmas tales will insist on being read again, year after year.

Author : Chris Raschka
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0805068171
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Simple Gifts written by Chris Raschka and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2001-09-15 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Shaker hymn about acceptance and sharing.

Author : Judith McNaught
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0743442237
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Simple Gifts written by Judith McNaught and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2001-12 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 4 Heartwarming Christmas Stories.

Author : Steven Herrick
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0689868677
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Simple Gift written by Steven Herrick and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2004-05 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weary of life with his alcoholic, abusive father, sixteen-year-old Billy packs a few belongings and hits the road, hoping for something better than what he left behind.

Author : Cami Walker
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN 13 : 145876446X
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 29 Gifts (EasyRead Super Large 20pt Edition) written by Cami Walker and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2009 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At age thirty-five, Cami Walker was burdened by a battle with multiple sclerosis, a chronic neurological condition that made it difficult for her to walk, work, or enjoy her life. Seeking a remedy for her depression after being hospitalized, she received an uncommon prescription from an African medicine woman: give to others for 29 days. 29 Gifts is the insightful story of the author's life change as she embraces and reflects on the naturally reciprocal process of giving and receiving. Many of Walker's gifts were simple?a phone call, spare change, a Kleenex. Yet the acts were transformative. By day 29, not only had Walker's health and happiness improved, but she had created a worldwide giving movement. The book also includes personal essays from others whose lives changed for the better by giving, plus pages for the reader to record their own journey. More than a memoir, 29 Gifts offers inspiring lessons on how a simple daily practice of altruism can dramatically alter your outlook on the world.

Author : Charlotte Hubbard
Publisher : Zebra Books
ISBN 13 : 1420138723
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Simple Wish written by Charlotte Hubbard and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2017-09-26 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Second in the series following A Simple Vow—from the author of the Seasons of the Heart novels, who “writes Amish stories with style and grace” (RT Book Reviews). The Amish residents of Willow Ridge share their talents at the Simple Gifts crafts shop—and share the blessings of faith, hard work, and love with their community—even when family secrets bring unexpected challenges . . . Making rugs for Simple Gifts has taught Loretta Riehl that an unassuming pattern can reveal surprising depth. People, too, have a way of defying first impressions. Drew Detweiler came to Willow Ridge under a cloud, but the handsome craftsman has gained the community’s respect for his upholstery skills and commitment to making amends for his mistakes. As her new brother-in-law’s twin, he’s joining the family for dinners and Sunday visits at the Riehl house, and Loretta can’t deny enjoying his attentions. If only her dat were willing to let a little joy into his life. Cornelius Riehl grows more stern with each passing day, and Drew suspects there’s more to his moods than missing Loretta’s late mamm. Hoping to fulfill Loretta’s wish to live in a peaceful, happy home again, Drew sets out to learn the truth. It’s a journey that will bring to light painful realities—but also the chance to forge a new, honest, and loving future together . . . Praise for Charlotte Hubbard’s Seasons of the Heart series “Fans of Amish fiction will love the Seasons of the Heart series.”—Marta Perry, national bestselling author “These very special books will sit proudly on my keeper shelf!”—Romance Reviews Today

Author : Lori Copeland
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0310263506
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Simple Gifts written by Lori Copeland and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2007 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Marlene Queens has to go home to Missouri to settle her aunts estate, she only plans to stay for a week. She never intends to run into her childhood sweetheart, get drawn back into the life of the town, or risk revealing the secret that shes kept for years.

Author : Franklin Graham
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 1433679981
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Operation Christmas Child written by Franklin Graham and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was a simple idea that became the worldwide ministry of Operation Christmas Child—to minister to children in war-torn and famine-stricken countries. In just two decades it has inspired everyday people to provide more than 100 million gift-filled shoeboxes to needy children in 130 countries. This beautiful book weaves the moving, God-saturated story of the ministry’s beginning with the soul-stirring, Christ exalting stories of lives that have been forever changed by a simple shoebox. Operation Christmas Child is filled with full-color photos of children whose smiles help tell what is a thoroughly hopeful story. Samaritan's Purse President Franklin Graham provides insight as the incredible stories of life transformation are told. Proceeds from Operation Christmas Child go to support the ministry it seeks to celebrate and honor.

Author : Virginia Brucker
Publisher : Insomniac Press
ISBN 13 : 1897178301
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gifts from the Heart written by Virginia Brucker and published by Insomniac Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simple ways to make your family's Christmas more meaningful.

Author : Parker J. Palmer
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1523095458
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book On the Brink of Everything written by Parker J. Palmer and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2018-06-26 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This impassioned book invites readers to the deep end of life where authentic soul work and human transformation become pressing concerns.” —Publishers Weekly 2019 Independent Publisher Book Awards Gold Medalist in the Aging/Death & Dying Category From bestselling author Parker J. Palmer comes a brave and beautiful book for all who want to age reflectively, seeking new insights and life-giving ways to engage in the world. “Age itself,” he says, “is no excuse to wade in the shallows. It’s a reason to dive deep and take creative risks.” Looking back on eight decades of life—and on his work as a writer, teacher, and activist—Palmer explores what he’s learning about self and world, inviting readers to explore their own experience. In prose and poetry—and three downloadable songs written for the book by the gifted Carrie Newcomer—he meditates on the meanings of life, past, present, and future. With compassion and chutzpah, gravitas and levity, Palmer writes about cultivating a vital inner and outer life, finding meaning in suffering and joy, and forming friendships across the generations that bring new life to young and old alike. “This book is a companion for not merely surviving a fractured world, but embodying—like Parker—the fiercely honest and gracious wholeness that is ours to claim at every stage of life.” —Krista Tippett, New York Times-bestselling author of Becoming Wise “A wondrously rich mix of reality and possibility, comfort and story, helpful counsel and poetry, in the voice of a friend . . . This is a book of immense gratitude, consolation, and praise.” —Naomi Shihab Nye, National Book Award finalist