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My Favorite Soccer Star Calls Me Grandma
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Book Synopsis Don't Call Me Grandma by : Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Download or read book Don't Call Me Grandma written by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and published by Carolrhoda Books. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great-grandmother Nell eats fish for breakfast, she doesn't hug or kiss, and she does NOT want to be called grandma. Her great-granddaughter isn't sure what to think about her. As she slowly learns more about Nell's life and experiences, the girl finds ways to connect with her prickly great-grandmother.
Download or read book The Indian written by Jn Gnarr and published by Deep Vellum Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rollercoaster childhood story of the Icelandic comedian turned international celebrity whom Noam Chomsky called his "favorite mayor on Earth."
Download or read book Rouge Street written by Shuang Xuetao and published by Metropolitan Books. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Rouge Street gives voice to an intriguing cast of characters left behind by China’s economic miracle . . . Shuang pulls no punches . . . From start to finish, his scope is close to the ground, his language sparingly emotive and unobtrusive. He never flinches. As a result, we don’t look away either." —Jing Tsu, The New York Times Book Review (Editors' Choice) Introduced by Madeleine Thien, author of the Booker finalist novel Do Not Say We Have Nothing From one of the most highly celebrated young Chinese writers, three dazzling novellas of Northeast China, mixing realism, mysticism, and noir. An inventor dreams of escaping his drab surroundings in a flying machine. A criminal, trapped beneath a frozen lake, fights a giant fish. A strange girl pledges to ignite a field of sorghum stalks. Rouge Street presents three novellas by Shuang Xuetao, the lauded young Chinese writer whose frank, fantastical short fiction has already inspired comparisons to Ernest Hemingway and Haruki Murakami. Located in China’s frigid Northeast, Shenyang, the author’s birthplace, boasts an illustrious past—legend holds that the emperor’s makeup was manufactured here. But while the city enjoyed renewed importance as an industrial hub under Mao Zedong, China’s subsequent transition from communism to a market economy led to an array of social ills—unemployment, poverty, alcoholism, domestic violence, divorce, suicide—that gritty Shenyang epitomizes. Orbiting the toughest neighborhood of a postindustrial city whose vast, inhospitable landscape makes every aspect of life a struggle, these many-voiced missives are united by Shuang Xuetao’s singular style—one that balances hardscrabble naturalism with the transcendent and faces the bleak environs with winning humor. Rouge Street illuminates not only the hidden pains of those left behind in an extraordinary economic boom but also the inspirations and grace they, nevertheless, manage to discover.
Book Synopsis The Journey of an Abused Child by : William Bullock
Download or read book The Journey of an Abused Child written by William Bullock and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This author tells the true story of his younger life of physical abuse and extreme mental abuse that was imposed upon him by an unstable stepdad on a daily basis. In this book, the author shares raw events from his abuse that occurred when he was ten years old to about fifteen years old, and the only safe place he could sometimes escape to was his grandma's house and the local church whenever he was allowed to attend. One day, he met a total stranger on the street while jogging who broke his concentration and level of endurance and proceeded to ask several questions out of the blue, causing him to be startled, asking him questions that caused him to confront and reflect back on a part of his life he had tried to deny and forget. This Christian stranger later introduced him to a caring God-fearing man by the name of Pastor Gerald who helped him in changing his life forever. He was told that you cannot conquer that which you do not confront. You must confront the problem before you can conquer it. He further says that since this spiritual encounter with Pastor Gerald Greene, his life has never been the same.
Book Synopsis Grandma's Secrets & Memories by : Solveig Rogstad Larsen
Download or read book Grandma's Secrets & Memories written by Solveig Rogstad Larsen and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2004-03 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Norwegian immigrant's true adventures and lifetime story reveals how special an everyday common person's life can be when dedicated early and diligently to Jesus.
Download or read book Idol Talk written by Elizabeth Searle and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the midst of acne, social anxiety and training bras are the teen idols that make adolescent life a little more bearable. Whether their cutouts are plastered on bedroom walls or hidden behind locker doors, there is no denying the impact of these stars on young women. This collection of new essays explores with tenderness and humor the teen crushes of the past 60 years--from Elvis to John Lennon to Whitney Houston--who have influenced the choices of women, romantically or otherwise, well into adulthood.
Book Synopsis But Should the Angels Call for Him by : Glenda Pearson
Download or read book But Should the Angels Call for Him written by Glenda Pearson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2004-01-05 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glenda Pearson had a story that needed to be told. This is that story. There are no words to express the devastation that a parent feels when a child is taken from them. When her 21-year-old son was killed in an accident, so many dreams for the future went with him. The painful journey that followed has been an emotional roller coaster and a catalyst for self-discovery. Her search for meaning and exploration of herself in a world that had turned upside-down changed the course of her life. Here, Glenda offers you the insights and wisdom she has gained from her life experiences. To view newspaper articles on the book and author please go to www.angelscall.us
Download or read book The Man Watching written by Tim Crothers and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2010-10-12 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Man Watching: Anson Dorrance and the University of North Carolina Women's Soccer Dynasty is the authorized biography of a fascinating head coach and the more than 200 young women he inspired to believe that anything is possible. Updated to include the story of the Tar Heels's 2008 and 2009 NCAA championships. As coach of UNC's women's soccer team, Anson Dorrance has won more than 90 percent of his games, groomed far more All-Americans, and captured more NCAA championships than any other coach in the sport ten times over. Author Tim Crothers spent four years interviewing Dorrance and Tar Heels players from every era, along with players and coaches from rival college programs, to create the most comprehensive, intimate, and unfiltered look ever inside the most prolific dynasty in college athletics.
Book Synopsis Call Me Mrs. Brown by : Brendan O'Carroll
Download or read book Call Me Mrs. Brown written by Brendan O'Carroll and published by Random House. This book was released on 2022-10-13 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hilarious and remarkably honest autobiography from the star of Mrs Brown's Boys, Brendan O'Carroll ___________ Before he became the nation's favourite Mammy, Brendan O'Carroll was known simply as Brendan. The youngest of ten children from a poor family in Dublin, his father died when he was just nine years old. Leaving school at the mere 12 years of age, Brendan began what would become a long and varied working life; he would go on to be a waiter, a publican, a window cleaner and a publisher amongst other jobs. Throughout the tough moments, Brendan always had humour and a good story to tell alongside the ever-guiding inspiration of his own Mammy, a formidable figure who became Ireland's first female Labour MP. In his own unique voice, Brendan O'Carroll strings together the threads of his life, a helter-skelter story tracing the helter-skelter journey of a scrawny kid from Finglas, Dublin to TV screens around the world. Told with warmth, humour, a touch of mischievousness - and more than a few coincidences - this is the fascinating story of the one and only, Brendan O'Carroll. __________
Download or read book Going Vintage written by Lindsey Leavitt and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-04 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Live like it's 1962 in this fun, contemporary YA read from the never-out-of-date Lindsey Leavitt.
Book Synopsis The Distance between Me and the Cherry Tree by : Paola Peretti
Download or read book The Distance between Me and the Cherry Tree written by Paola Peretti and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten-year-old Mafalda hides the fact that she is going blind from her family and friends in this lyrical, bittersweet debut novel from Italian author Paola Peretti that shows you how to overcome the darkness—even when you can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. There are a lot of things ten-year-old Mafalda cares a lot about. Like, counting the stars in the night sky, playing soccer, and climbing the cherry tree outside her school. Mafalda even goes so far as to keep a list of all these things, because soon she won’t be able to do them anymore—because she’s going blind. Even with her bad eyesight Mafalda can see that people are already treating her differently—and that’s the last thing she wants. So, she hides the fact that her vision is deteriorating faster than anyone predicted, and she makes a plan: When the time is right, she’ll go live in the cherry tree, just like her favorite book character. But as Mafalda loses her sight, surprising things come in to focus. With the help of her family and friends both old and new, Mafalda discovers the things that matter most.
Book Synopsis Friending Rosie by : Judith Wright Favor
Download or read book Friending Rosie written by Judith Wright Favor and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-10-15 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In alternating voices, Judith Wright Favor and Rosie Alfaro take the reader on a frank, frustrating, and unforgettable journey. Friending Rosie: Respect on Death Row bridges the chasm between souls consigned to life behind bars, and souls enjoying the privileges of freedom. Rosie’s letters from Central California Women’s Facility, interwoven with Judith’s reflections and questions, highlight perspectives from authors of different races, religions, and languages. Marginalized people stifle their stories when there is no one to hear, but mutual listening brings forth accounts of regret, doubt, humiliation, and grace. Some stories describe difficult encounters in prison. Family members with intimate knowledge of Rosie tell their stories. Other tales illustrate surprising parallels in the inner lives of both authors. Judith follows the friendly path of Quakers who began in the 1650s to value women’s leadership and befriend prisoners. Rosie grew up Catholic, in a faith tradition that shaped her art and values. Both write stories interwoven with social challenges and spiritual practices intended to support readers in reaching out to persons behind bars. 8-12-20: It’s yours, mine, and God’s book. I’ve been lettin people know about our book and about you. People are very interested in our story, and I know this is a start of a great journey. I’m very proud of us, friend... I wanted to tell you that to me this means nothing, but to lots of people who like crime stuff, me being the youngest and the first Latina to get the d. penalty in Calif. is a big deal. I’m personally ashamed of it, but there’s people who think it’s cool. I love you and you stay safe. Tu Amiga, Rosie Incarcerating our way to safety does not work. Friendships do work. These stories, rooted in caring and respect, offer a warmly satisfying testimony to the power of friending. *****
Download or read book Finding Refuge written by Victorya Rouse and published by Zest Books ™. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you read about war in your history book or hear about it in the news, do you ever wonder what happens to the families and children in the places experiencing war? Many families in these situations decide that they must leave their homes to stay alive. What happens to them? According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, 70.8 million people around the world have been forced to leave their homes because of war or persecution as of 2019. Over fifty percent of these people are under the age of eighteen. English teacher Victorya Rouse has assembled a collection of real-world experiences of teen refugees from around the world. Learn where these young people came from, why they left, and how they arrived in the United States. Read about their struggles to adapt to a new language, culture, and high school experiences, along with updates about how they are doing now and what they hope their futures will look like. As immigration has catapulted into the current discourse, this poignant collection emphasizes the United States' rich tradition of welcoming people from all over the world.
Book Synopsis Finding God Again and Again by : John J. Spitzer M.D.
Download or read book Finding God Again and Again written by John J. Spitzer M.D. and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-28 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With two young children and a loving wife, the stakes were high when John J. Spitzer found out his testicular cancer had returned after thirteen years. The relapse forced him to confront his mortality—and a second relapse drove the point home. The setbacks also gave him a great opportunity to become one with God. In this book, Spitzer looks back at how it took over twenty years of life experiences to realize that he had to feel God in his heart again—and not just think of God. He had to feel Jesus and His teachings if he wanted to be like Him. While he started this book wanting to pass something on to his children if he died, he continued it after realizing he’d live. In it, he describes his spiritual development, what it was like to confront death, and how his relationship with God has grown deeper over time. Join the author on a journey of self-discovery that highlights God’s unconditional love and peace—and how to find God again and again.
Book Synopsis Falling for my Brother's Best Friend by : Piper Rayne
Download or read book Falling for my Brother's Best Friend written by Piper Rayne and published by Piper Rayne, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-02-20 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let’s say you’re an independent, self-sufficient woman who runs the family company and you find yourself falling for your little brother’s best friend. Now, more than ever, you need to count all the reasons why you need to abandon falling. Abandon Falling #1 – He’s a womanizer. Hasn’t had a serious relationship a day in his life and changes women more often than he changes his sheets. Abandon Falling #2 – He’s never serious. He cracks one-liners, mostly at your expense. Abandon Falling #3 – When things go wrong, he seems unfazed and always remains in control. It’s so annoying. Abandon Falling #4 – He has tattoos. Lots of them. Everywhere. Not to mention, he owns a tattoo parlor. (Damn it! Why doesn’t that sound like a bad thing anymore?) Abandon Falling #5 – There’s a growing list of how different you two are. You can’t get along for fifteen minutes—a lifetime together would land one of you in prison. Keep repeating those reasons and drown yourself in work. Pretend you don’t notice his good qualities or how enticing he looks without a shirt, and do not, I repeat, do not agree to live with the man while your place is being repaired from flood damage. Trust me, even the strongest of us can only forego temptation for so long.
Download or read book Like Family written by Margaret K. Nelson and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2020-04-17 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For decades, social scientists have assumed that “fictive kinship” is a phenomenon associated only with marginal peoples and people of color in the United States. In this innovative book, Nelson reveals the frequency, texture and dynamics of relationships which are felt to be “like family” among the white middle-class. Drawing on extensive, in-depth interviews, Nelson describes the quandaries and contradictions, delight and anxiety, benefits and costs, choice and obligation in these relationships. She shows the ways these fictive kinships are similar to one another as well as the ways they vary—whether around age or generation, co-residence, or the possibility of becoming “real” families. Moreover she shows that different parties to the same relationship understand them in some similar – and some very different – ways. Theoretically rich and beautifully written, the book is accessible to the general public while breaking new ground for scholars in the field of family studies.
Book Synopsis Here Comes Trouble by : Delaney Diamond
Download or read book Here Comes Trouble written by Delaney Diamond and published by Garden Avenue Press. This book was released on 2012-06-29 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who doesn't love a bad boy? Lorena Vega knows better than to have anything else to do with Matthew Hawthorne. Then he comes to her and asks for her help in writing a proposal for a grant to benefit the community center where he volunteers. She agrees to do the work, but she has her guard up, because having Matthew in her life again is a problem she doesn’t need. Matthew still carries some guilt from when he hurt Lorena. Seeing her again for the first time in months makes him realize what a huge mistake he made, and he wants another chance to be the kind of man she deserves. He’s determined to win her back and prove he’s not the player he used to be, and nothing will stand in his way. Not even the new man in her life.
