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Book Synopsis A Sky Held Captive by : Timothy Chrisman
Download or read book A Sky Held Captive written by Timothy Chrisman and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2017-04-13 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Sky Held Captive is a collection of poetry and short fiction by an award-winning historian and author who has published over forty scholarly and general interest history works. He notes that Sometimes stories lodge in the netherworld of the historians mind, waiting to emerge in a different form. The stories included here range from an US soldiers harrowing encounter with the Holocaust to the musings of a Death Row inmate, and a novella about a man whose life defines loneliness.
Book Synopsis A House in the Sky by : Amanda Lindhout
Download or read book A House in the Sky written by Amanda Lindhout and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The spectacularly dramatic memoir of a woman whose curiosity about the world led her from rural Canada to imperiled and dangerous countries on every continent, and then into fifteen months of harrowing captivity in Somalia—a story of courage, resilience, and extraordinary grace. The dramatic and redemptive memoir of a woman whose curiosity led her to the world’s most beautiful and remote places, its most imperiled and perilous countries, and then into fifteen months of harrowing captivity—an exquisitely written story of courage, resilience, and grace As a child, Amanda Lindhout escaped a violent household by paging through issues of National Geographic and imagining herself in its exotic locales. At the age of nineteen, working as a cocktail waitress in Calgary, Alberta, she began saving her tips so she could travel the globe. Aspiring to understand the world and live a significant life, she backpacked through Latin America, Laos, Bangladesh, and India, and emboldened by each adventure, went on to Sudan, Syria, and Pakistan. In war-ridden Afghanistan and Iraq she carved out a fledgling career as a television reporter. And then, in August 2008, she traveled to Somalia—“the most dangerous place on earth.” On her fourth day, she was abducted by a group of masked men along a dusty road. Held hostage for 460 days, Amanda converts to Islam as a survival tactic, receives “wife lessons” from one of her captors, and risks a daring escape. Moved between a series of abandoned houses in the desert, she survives on memory—every lush detail of the world she experienced in her life before captivity—and on strategy, fortitude, and hope. When she is most desperate, she visits a house in the sky, high above the woman kept in chains, in the dark, being tortured. Vivid and suspenseful, as artfully written as the finest novel, A House in the Sky is the searingly intimate story of an intrepid young woman and her search for compassion in the face of unimaginable adversity.
Book Synopsis Escape Under the Forever Sky by : Eve Yohalen
Download or read book Escape Under the Forever Sky written by Eve Yohalen and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-08-27 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Loosely based on real-life events, this suspenseful story, by a debut novelist, is also funny and touching and will have readers riveted from start to finish. Lucy's mother is the U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, so Lucy's life must be one big adventure, right? Wrong. Lucy's worrywart mother keeps her locked up inside the ambassador's residence. All Lucy can do is read about the exotic and exciting world that lies beyond the compound walls and imagine what it would be like to be a part of it. That is, until one day Lucy decides she has had enough and she and a friend sneak off for some fun. But to their horror, Lucy gets kidnapped! With only herself to rely upon, Lucy must use her knowledge of African animals, inventiveness, will, and courage to escape, and in the process embarks on an adventure beyond her wildest imagination. Includes bonus material! - Book Club Discussion Guide
Book Synopsis Under An Afghan Sky by : Mellissa Fung
Download or read book Under An Afghan Sky written by Mellissa Fung and published by HarperCollins Canada. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In October 2008, Mellissa Fung, a long-time reporter for CBC’s The National, was leaving a refugee camp outside of Kabul. Suddenly, she was grabbed by armed men claiming to be Taliban, stabbed, stuffed into the back of a car and driven off into the desert. When the group finally reached a village in the middle of nowhere, her kidnappers pushed her towards a hole in the ground. For twenty-eight days, Mellissa Fung lived in that hole, which was barely big enough to stand up or lie down in, nursing her injuries, praying, writing in her notebook and, as a veteran journalist, interrogating her own captors. Under an Afghan Sky is the gripping tale of Fung’s days in captivity, and a powerful book about survival and the indomitable spirit of one woman in the most perilous of circumstances.
Book Synopsis The Sky is Always There by : Camilla Carr
Download or read book The Sky is Always There written by Camilla Carr and published by Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd. This book was released on 2008 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In April 1997-98 Camilla Carr and Jon James set off as volunteers in a £500 Lada stacked high with toys, games, footballs, paints and a parachute. Their destination was Chechnya and their aim was to work with children who had been traumatised by war. After working for two months setting up and teaching in a rehabilitation centre and watching the children begin to smile and play again, they were kidnapped by Chechen guerrillas. There followed fourteen months of incarceration in homes that varied from a concrete box with no natural light or fresh air, to a pink trompe la oeil bedroom via a sauna and various cellars. They experienced everything from rape and mental torture to moments of compassion and kindness. They survived by using tools such as tai chi, yoga, meditation and humour; and through creating a dialogue with their captors, looking beneath their masks of fear and anger to reach the small flame of love and laughter unquenched by the demonising nature of war.
Book Synopsis 3,096 Days in Captivity by : Natascha Kampusch
Download or read book 3,096 Days in Captivity written by Natascha Kampusch and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-09-06 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On March 2, 1998, ten-year-old Natascha Kampusch was kidnapped, and found herself locked in a house that would be her home for the next eight years. She was starved, beaten, treated as a slave, and forced to work for her deranged captor. But she never forgot who she was-and she never gave up hope of returning to the world. This is her story.
Book Synopsis The Uncaged Sky by : Kylie Moore-Gilbert
Download or read book The Uncaged Sky written by Kylie Moore-Gilbert and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2022-03-30 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shortlisted for The Age Book of the Year for Non Fiction Shortlisted for the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Non-fiction 2023 ‘The sky above our heads was uncaged and unlike us, free.’ The extraordinary true story of Kylie Moore-Gilbert’s fight to survive 804 days imprisoned in Iran. On September 12, 2018 British-Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert was arrested at Tehran Airport by Iran’s feared Islamic Revolutionary Guards. Convicted of espionage in a shadowy trial presided over by Iran’s most notorious judge, Dr Moore-Gilbert was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Incarcerated in Tehran’s Evin and Qarchak prisons for 804 days, this is the full and gripping account of her harrowing ordeal. Held in a filthy solitary confinement cell for months, and subjected to relentless interrogation, Kylie was pushed to the limits of her endurance by extreme physical and psychological deprivation. Kylie’s only lifeline was the covert friendships she made with other prisoners inside the Revolutionary Guards’ maximum-security compound where she had been ‘disappeared’, communicating in great danger through the air vents between cells, and by hiding secret letters in hava khori, the narrow outdoor balcony where she was led, blindfolded, for a solitary hour each day. Cut off from the outside world, Kylie realised she alone had the power to change the dynamics of her incarceration. To survive, she began to fight back, adopting a strategy of resistance with her captors. Multiple hunger strikes, letters smuggled to the media, co-ordinated protests with other prisoners and a daring escape attempt led to her transfer to the isolated desert prison, Qarchak, to live among convicted criminals. On November 25, 2020, after more than two years of struggle, Kylie was finally released in a high stakes three-nation prisoner swap deal orchestrated by the Australian government, laying bare the complex game of global politics in which she had become a valuable pawn. Written with extraordinary insight and vivid immediacy, The Uncaged Sky is Kylie Moore-Gilbert’s remarkable story of courage and resilience, and a powerful meditation on hope, solidarity and what it means to be free. 'immensely readable' – The Sydney Morning Herald 'reads like an espionage thriller' – The Australian 'stunning' – Osher Günsberg 'brilliant’ – Mia Freedman 'utterly engrossing' – Australian Book Review ‘Kylie Moore-Gilbert is one pretty remarkable woman’ – Sarah Abo ‘There are no heroes and villains in The Uncaged Sky … only human beings. The depth of Moore-Gilbert’s empathy for the human condition is extraordinary … [She] sees deeply into the complexity of the human tragedy, and she writes of it with the compelling clarity of genius.’ – Alex Miller, author of A Brief Affair ‘Moments in her memoir The Uncaged Sky will leave readers breathless. The sheer terror, uncertainty and gnawing dread of a brutal regime closing in all around ... Powerfully and artfully written, the book has moments of joy shining through: the loving friendships made inside prison; the exhilaration of “escaping” to that uncaged sky, standing on the prison roof; and the strength Moore-Gilbert found to defy her captors amid the ceaseless cruelty of her incarceration.’ – Ben Doherty, The Guardian ‘The Uncaged Sky is a brilliant and powerful book.’ – Ann Cunningham, Booktopia ‘a remarkable story of courage’ – The Canberra Times
Book Synopsis Even If the Sky is Falling by : Taj McCoy
Download or read book Even If the Sky is Falling written by Taj McCoy and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2023-05-30 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes a special introduction by USA TODAY bestselling author, Mia Sosa, author of The Worst Best Man and The Wedding Crasher! It’s the end of the world as they know it—or so they think… When an international warning siren accidentally goes off, convincing everyone that a meteor shower may just be the end of life as they know it, six couples—friends, exes, crushes and rivals—must take shelter. Inhibitions are abandoned, confessions are made and love blossoms, but what happens when the world doesn’t end? Filled with humor, heat and hope, this riveting collection of interconnected multicultural stories by acclaimed authors Lane Clarke, Farah Heron, Taj McCoy, Charish Reid, Sarah Smith and Denise Williams beautifully explores the secrets we carry with us—and the joy we discover when we let go and reach for the stars. Two NASA specialist exes forced to reunite under pressure. Competing food stall owners face no escape—from each other or their shared past. Two law students learn just how strongly opposites attract between the library stacks. A pair of literature lovers confront long-held feelings under the covers of a bookstore bunker. A songwriter discovers her newly hired contractor hits all the right notes. Trapped on campus, former college rivals entertain their reignited spark.
Book Synopsis The Sky Clears by : Arthur Grove Day
Download or read book The Sky Clears written by Arthur Grove Day and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 1964-01-01 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over two hundred poems and lyrics survey the verse of forty North American Indian tribes ranging from the Eskimos to the Aztecs
Book Synopsis There's a Whole in the Sky by : Loralee Dubeau
Download or read book There's a Whole in the Sky written by Loralee Dubeau and published by BalboaPress. This book was released on 2012-04-27 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grandma Anna knew Luna would have a special gift. She hoped these gifts would not burden Luna the way they had burdened her life. She prayed that a new generation of acceptance from society would come to embrace Luna, so that she would not need to hide. Anna was committed to help and protect her granddaughter. Anna looked into Lunas deep, dark, almond-shaped eyes. They were wide awake and aware. They were mysterious and mystical. It was as if Luna had come with some great knowledge and wisdom. But there was something almost worrisome about her; the infant had a serious pouty face and a squinty brow. What is Luna bringing to this family? What is she bringing to this world? Only time will tell.
Book Synopsis A Tear in the Sky by : Joseph Nassise
Download or read book A Tear in the Sky written by Joseph Nassise and published by Harbinger Books. This book was released on 2023-08-28 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He said he'd go to Hell and back to save her. Now he'll get his chance! Knight Commander Cade Williams is having a bad day. A message from a once-powerful enemy reveals the unthinkable. Cade's wife, Gabrielle, is not dead as he has long believed, but held captive deep in the Beyond, a prisoner of the Adversary, and Cade vows that nothing will stop him from freeing her soul from the prison that binds her. Standing in his way, however, is an army of Chiang Shih – Chinese vampires with a taste for human flesh and a desire to invade our world – backed by what looks like half the spectres this side of Hell. Never mind the Adversary himself. Cade's not worried, though. He's got a few tricks up his sleeve and the Echo Team at his back. Vengeance is mine, sayeth the Knight Commander, and together he and the Echo Team intend to kick some angel ass! Joseph Nassise, the New York Times bestselling author of the Templar Chronicles, delivers another pulse-pounding adventure you won't want to miss!
Book Synopsis Crosses in the Sky by : Mark Bourrie
Download or read book Crosses in the Sky written by Mark Bourrie and published by Biblioasis. This book was released on 2024-05-21 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of Bush Runner: The Adventures of Pierre Esprit-Radisson This is the story of the collision of two worlds. In the early 1600s, the Jesuits—the Catholic Church’s most ferocious warriors for Christ—tried to create their own nation on the Great Lakes and turn the Huron (Wendat) Confederacy into a model Jesuit state. At the centre of their campaign was missionary Jean de Brébeuf, a mystic who sought to die a martyr's death. He lived among a proud people who valued kindness and rights for all, especially women. In the end, Huronia was destroyed. Brébeuf became a Catholic saint, and the Jesuit's "martyrdom" became one of the founding myths of Canada. In this first secular biography of Brébeuf, historian Mark Bourrie, bestselling author of Bush Runner: The Adventures of Pierre-Esprit Radisson, recounts the missionary's fascinating life and tells the tragic story of the remarkable people he lived among. Drawing on the letters and documents of the time—including Brébeuf's accounts of his bizarre spirituality—and modern studies of the Jesuits, Bourrie shows how Huron leaders tried to navigate this new world and the people struggled to cope as their nation came apart. Riveting, clearly told, and deeply researched, Crosses in the Sky is an essential addition to—and expansion of—Canadian history.
Author :Johnny France Publisher :New York : Pocket books ; Markham, Ont. : Distributed in Canada by PaperJacks ISBN 13 :9780671639242 Total Pages :312 pages Book Rating :4.6/5 (392 download)
Book Synopsis Incident at Big Sky by : Johnny France
Download or read book Incident at Big Sky written by Johnny France and published by New York : Pocket books ; Markham, Ont. : Distributed in Canada by PaperJacks. This book was released on 1987 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relates how Johnny France, a Montana sheriff, searched for and tracked down the two men responsible for kidnapping Olympic athlete Kari Swenson after they had managed to elude even the FBI
Book Synopsis King From The Sky: BBW Alien Lion Shifter Romance by : Summer Cooper
Download or read book King From The Sky: BBW Alien Lion Shifter Romance written by Summer Cooper and published by Hot Summer and Sexy Romance. This book was released on with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this steamy sci-fi shifter love story by USA Today Bestselling romance author Summer Cooper! Meet the new King of Zuha, Alex Darkon. Alex only cares about his secret mission on Earth. Not being the king! And certainly not finding a mate... Until his life was saved by Emily - a curvy, beautiful and sweet woman - during a mission! He wants her, she is the only one who is fit to be his queen. But now she is in danger, because of him... Meet Emily Dyson, a veterinarian and animal lover. Emily’s life had been somewhat uninteresting, until she found an injured stranger shifting back and forth from man to lion. She should have run for her life. If only she could have let the lion die. If only she could have let that sexy and gorgeous man die right in front of her. Now, she has aided an alien and there are bound to be consequences... Embark on an otherworldly journey of love and desire with our captivating Lion Alien Shifter Romance! Immerse yourself in a sizzling tale where a powerful king from a distant planet finds himself irresistibly drawn to a courageous, big beautiful woman who saved his very existence. This smokin’ hot book is perfect for fans of Sherilee Gray, Terry Bolryder, T. S. Joyce, Milly Taiden and Vanessa Vale.
Book Synopsis The Sky of Mystery and the Land of Adventure by : Nisha Kale
Download or read book The Sky of Mystery and the Land of Adventure written by Nisha Kale and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2022-07-28 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vishal and Riya go to visit their aunt in Tirakhpur. They befriend Ram, a visually challenged boy. The story plot of the Mystery House and its climax is nail-biting and will enthrall young minds. The Land of Timberlu and its sequel have the young lad, Gopu, and his alien friend from the other land of Timberlu. The story describes the accomplished mission of Gopu to help his friend, Turbo.
Download or read book Ruler of the Sky written by Padma Angmo and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2023-10-06 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From something as simple as the wingbeat of a butterfly to the fascinating world of quantum physics, this poetry and prose book is embroidered with colourful threads of experiences that decorate the empty fabric of existence. The most important inspiration for this book is the dark thread of grief—ecological grief. This poetry and prose book follows on the parallel, the Odyssey of Love‒‒the most powerful but volatile energy, dreamed into existence by the state of Nothingness. The Fall of Love from the void causes a cosmic explosion (Big Bang) wherein Love disintegrates into infinite pieces. The broken pieces of Love take the form of infinite universes and realities. In one of the realities, the fragments of Love form our Universe. And in a cosmic dawn, Love burst into being in all life forms on Earth. The parallel odysseys unravel as Love evolves in the form of humanity and seeks to reclaim its power. Thus, humanity is Love personified, and each one of us is the manifestation of Love. In this book, Padma Angmo sensitizes readers to the devastating effects of habitat and biodiversity loss on both local and global ecosystems. As an indigenous writer from Ladakh, she amplifies marginalized voices by addressing the impact of environmental degradation on her community. She prioritizes mental health and healing as a crucial foundation for resilience and collective global climate action. Ruler of the Sky invites the readers on a healing journey to reclaim our power. This collection of poetry and prose is divided into six parts— Before the Big Bang The Big Bang Equilibrium The Big Crunch The Big Enigma The Big Freeze
Book Synopsis The Sky Line of Spruce by : Edison Marshall
Download or read book The Sky Line of Spruce written by Edison Marshall and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-23 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Sky Line of Spruce" by the American short story novelist, Edison Marshall is a quick and thrilling adventure that takes readers back in time and all the way to the Pacific North. Opening up on a gang of convicts, the book takes readers into a world of crime and action unlike any most would ever experience in reality. Romance and suspense are in abundance in this little story that will keep any reader entertained until the last page.
