Witness To Greatness

Author : Obi Nwasokwa
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1514452693
Total Pages : 534 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Witness to Greatness written by Obi Nwasokwa and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-03-23 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is the very stuff of legend. A man from the very bottom of the American caste emerges, seemingly out of nowhere, captures the nations imagination and improbably -- within four odd years, defies gravity and rises to the dizzying height of the American presidency thereby becoming the first non-white in history elected to lead an overwhelmingly white nation. A Cinderella like fairy tale? No. Thats the story of President Barack Obama. Seismic and epic, it is a biblical tale of the trials, travails, tribulations and dazzling triumphs of the rejected stone that became cornerstone of Moses as pharaoh. Reviled and vilified like his legendary idol, Abraham Lincoln, whose election sparked the American civil war, Obamas election likewise triggered a cold uncivil civil war. That notwithstanding, his achievements are impressive even historic. Regarded as a Gettysburg-like pivotal moment in American history, Obamas metaphorical conquest of the American presidency is a monumental achievement, a crossing of the Rubicon and a historic 1066-type turning point matched in its sheer historic weight and majesty only by the achievements of Washington and Lincoln. It reboots American democracy and heralds a new Yes We can! era of American and world history with new and expansive possibilities already evident in the unusual and iconoclastic demographic profiles of many of his wannabe successors. It gives credence to the creed All men are created equal and confers legitimacy on American democracy. It redounds to the credit of the nation, and burnishes her image as the pacesetter in the quest for interracial harmony. Citing these and Obamas many other achievements such as saving a moribund economy and reforming healthcare, the author predicts that Obama will be revered as one of Americas greatest presidents.

Author : John Henry Scott
Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press
ISBN 13 : 9781570034893
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Witness to the Truth written by John Henry Scott and published by Univ of South Carolina Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Reconstruction until the 1960s, African Americans still were not allowed to register and vote. Scott, a minister and farmer, set about to redress this inequality. Ultimately convincing Attorney General Robert Kennedy to participate in his crusade, Scott led a twenty-five year struggle that graphically illustrates how persistent efforts by local citizens translated into a national movement.".

Author : Bernie Glassman
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101625252
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bearing Witness written by Bernie Glassman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-01-08 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zen practitioner and non-profit community developer Bernie Glassman offers powerful teaching stories that illustrate ways of making peace one moment at a time. Each chapter focuses on an event or person and demonstrates how a particular peacemaker vow is put into practice. Through these stories and Glassman's personal testimony we come to understand the essence of peacemaking.

Author : W. Franklyn Richardson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781940786865
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Witness to Grace written by W. Franklyn Richardson and published by . This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witness to Grace: A Testimony of Favor is a poignant true-life story that chronicles the remarkable journey of W. Franklyn Richardson. Grace, as divine unmerited favor given freely by a loving God, is shown time and time again throughout each season of Richardson's life. From humble and challenging beginnings to honored positions of power and global influence, Witness to Grace gives an intimate portrayal of the rise of one of the most respected religious and civil rights leaders of our time. Richardson bares his heart as he reflects on the gut-wrenching disappointment of loss, the unforgivable oppression of a people, the need for understanding, humility and unification across denominational lines and the power of education to provide unparalleled opportunities through the all-encompassing Grace of God. Against all odds, Richardson found himself the object of God's favor as he leaned on God for strength and direction. If you have ever questioned the value of your purpose, the significance of your future and what you have the capacity to overcome, this book will shift your perception of life and give you a renewed path forward. W. Franklyn Richardson's testimony is a Witness to Grace.

Author : Jake Burt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1250107113
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Greetings from Witness Protection! written by Jake Burt and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A funny and poignant debut middle-grade novel about a foster-care girl who is placed with a family in the witness protection program, and finds that hiding in plain sight is complicated and dangerous.

Author : Robert Coles
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0547524684
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Call Of Service written by Robert Coles and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 1994-11-15 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Coles explores the concept of idealism and why it necessary to the individual and society.

Author : Phillip Berrian
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1456728849
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Testimony of Greatness written by Phillip Berrian and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-12 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Janice Eman-Henshaw
Publisher : WestBow Press
ISBN 13 : 1973669285
Total Pages : 121 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chosen to Witness His Greatness written by Janice Eman-Henshaw and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2019-08-26 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chosen to witness His Greatness is about gaining a greater understanding of the truth that God wanted you for Himself before your existence. The book highlights the needed sacrifice of Jesus Christ as God’s overall intended plan to birth a generation of sons and daughters from His Spirit. The acceptance of God’s wisdom by receiving the final work of His son Jesus, grants any human being the right to live on this earth under His protection. The book highlights the importance of studying God’s word with the mindset that the scriptures are meant to reveal the evidence of His love and the enemy’s plan to distract and detour believers by using emotions, shame, guilt and even loved ones to cause Christians to question the righteousness that is given free in Christ Jesus graciously.

Author : George Weigel
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0061758647
Total Pages : 1228 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Witness to Hope written by George Weigel and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 1228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER "A remarkable book. Weigel's biography is likely to remain the standard one-volume reference on John Paul II for many years to come." — Pittsburg Post-Gazette ?“Fascinating. . . sheds light on the history of the twentieth century for everyone.” —New York Times Book Review The definitive biography of Pope John Paul II that explores how influential he was on the world stage and in some of the most historic events of the twentieth century that can still be felt today Witness to Hope is the authoritative biography of one of the singular figures—some might argue the singular figure—of our time. With unprecedented cooperation from John Paul II and the people who knew and worked with him throughout his life, George Weigel offers a groundbreaking portrait of the Pope as a man, a thinker, and a leader whose religious convictions defined a new approach to world politics—and changed the course of history. As even his critics concede, John Paul II occupied a unique place on the world stage and put down intellectual markers that no one could ignore or avoid as humanity entered a new millennium fraught with possibility and danger. The Pope was a man of prodigious energy who played a crucial, yet insufficiently explored, role in some of the most momentous events of our time, including the collapse of European communism, the quest for peace in the Middle East, and the democratic transformation of Latin America. With an updated preface, this edition of Witness to Hope explains how this “man from a far country” did all of that, and much more—and what both his accomplishments and the unfinished business of his pontificate mean for the future of the Church and the world.

Author : George William Rutler
Publisher : Scepter Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1594170983
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cloud of Witnesses written by George William Rutler and published by Scepter Publishers. This book was released on 2017-03-29 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Cloud of Witnesses, Fr. George Rutler offers a personal account of the many remarkable people he has encountered throughout his life. From Robert Frost, to Mother Teresa to the many lesser known people, Fr. Rutler lets you in on the many graces that he has received through his own friendships. Told with personal vignettes in his signature style, Fr. Rutler offers not only an inside glimpse into his remarkable circle of friends, but also a deeper understanding and appreciation for the richness of the priestly ministry. "While Father George might not know everyone worth knowing, he does introduce us to a bewildering range of characters… We find no malice in these portraits, but he is honest, perhaps a little tougher on his fellow clerics, as he writes loyally of the humanity of his friends. I know a few of the characters brought to life in these sketches and can vouch for their accuracy. I therefore feel confidence in recommending also the larger number of personalities I did not know." - From the foreword by George Cardinal Pell of Sydney This is an unusual book, written by an author with unusual insights, a wide range of knowledge, and an elegant style. Father George Rutler is a priest of the Archdiocese of New York. He is pastor of the Church of Our Saviour in New York City and is the author of many books. He is on the board of numerous schools and colleges and is chaplain of the New York Guild of Catholic Lawyers and various fraternal societies. He has been a spiritual director for the Missionaries of Charity and other Religious orders and has lectured and given retreats in numerous countries. For over twenty years his programs on EWTN have been broadcast worldwide.