Christopher Power introduces a story of the journey from street to stage. This inspiring book, which is especially topical in today's climate of teenage violence, is an encouragement to those who feel trapped by circumstances and who want to break free. In telling his story, Christopher demonstrates to the reader that we all have the power within us to change our lives too. "Breaking Free" opens with a sensational murder and Christopher continues to describe this explicitly and graphically, as w...
God's Miracle - A Story of Faith in the Face of Loss
by Darlene Wiebe
An account of the life of Thomas Merton, whose autobiography about life as a monk (The Seven Storey Mountain) became an instant bestseller. Furlong interviewed many of Merton's monastic colleagues and students to write this biography. This edition has been updated to include new information.
The Civil War is most often described as one in which brother fought against brother. But the most devastating war fought on American soil was also one in which women demonstrated heroic deeds, selfless acts, and courage beyond measure. Women mobilized soup kitchens and relief societies. Women cared for wounded soldiers. Women were effective spies. And it is estimated that 300 women fought on the battlefields, usually disguised as men. The most fascinating Civil War women include:Harriet Tubman,...
Journals of the Priest Ioann Veniaminov in Alaska, 1823 to 1836 (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks, #7)
by Jerome Kisslinger