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  Undeserved Favor

  Sonya Lynn Fields

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  This book shares the author's personal journey through life, touching on love, faith, pain, and strength. It starts with childhood memories, showing how family and faith shaped the author's identity. She recalls a happy upbringing filled with love and support, which helped her face future challenges. 
  As she grows up, life becomes more complicated. Marriage brings both happiness and struggles, especially as her husband battles alcoholism. Despite the hardships, their love and connection to nature keep them strong. But life takes a serious turn when the author suffers a major aneurysm, followed by mini-strokes. This forces her to face her own mortality and the fragility of life. 
  Recovery is difficult, both physically and emotionally. She struggles with PTSD and deep fear, but her faith in Jesus helps her stay strong. She learns that strength means continuing to fight for healing, even when things feel overwhelming. 
  Tragedy strikes again when her husband is diagnosed with stage-four lymphoma. Watching him suffer is heartbreaking, and his death leaves her feeling lost and alone. However, she finds comfort in their memories and the lessons he taught her about love and courage. 
  Throughout her struggles, prayer, and faith become her lifeline. Reading the Bible brings her peace, reminding her that God is always with her. Even in her darkest moments, she holds onto hope.

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  Whatever it Takes

  Fintan O'Toole, Richie Hogan

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  Richie Hogan stands among the legends of hurling, a seven-time All- Ireland senior medallist and a recipient of multiple individual awards. With Kilkenny hurling in his blood, Richie didn't just dream of greatness – he relentlessly pursued it. Every day, he strategised on how to reach the pinnacle of the sport he cherished and, once there, how to remain at the top.
  Richie's illustrious career brought him moments of profound triumph and heart-wrenching defeat. But his success was no accident; it was the result of unwavering focus. Every decision – from his education to his career and lifestyle – was shaped by his dedication to hurling.
  In this candid account, Richie unveils the story of his extraordinary journey. He shares his obsession with upholding the highest standards in the Kilkenny team under the legendary Brian Cody, the defining moments on the field, and the challenges and injuries that almost derailed his path. This is an unflinching look inside one of the greatest hurling teams ever assembled, as told by one of its most iconic leaders.

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  Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie

  Andrew Carnegie

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  Andrew Carnegie, a name that resonates through the annals of industry and philanthropy. Born in Dunfermline, Scotland, on November 25, 1835, he embarked on a remarkable journey that would shape the course of American history.The enlightening memoir of the industrialist as famous for his philanthropy as for his fortune.

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  Life In The Pits - My Time as a...

  Brad Schaeffer

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  In 1989, Brad Schaeffer was working as an artist when his trader brother invited him to visit the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Schaeffer promptly quit his job and became a clerk in that most iconic arena of raw capitalism. During the next six years, Schaeffer rose from clerk to trader, making markets on Eurodollar options in Chicago and heating oil options in New York. In that time, jammed literally shoulder-to-shoulder, he screamed, flailed his arms, hurled expletives, and pushed and shoved his way through his day. 
   
   
   
  In Life in the Pits, Schaeffer recalls the uneasy camaraderie of working right next to fierce competitors, the sheer intensity of dealing in stacks of money changing hands with a simple scream or hand signal, and the hijinks, excesses, and collection of characters as colorful as the jackets they wore, giving the listener an intimate look into what life was like down in the financial mosh pits. 
   
   
   
  A worthy successor to Liar's Poker and Reminiscences of a Stock Operator, Life in the Pits offers nuggets of wisdom on what makes a successful trader and the rules all must follow to survive in such an unforgiving environment. Schaeffer's often hilarious, yet sometimes profound, reflections take us on his personal journey from penniless artist to moving millions of dollars' worth of commodities in the blink of an eye.

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  Lotus Buds

  Amy Carmichael

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  Sonja Wood breathes new life into the powerful message shared by Amy Carmichael in her book, Lotus Buds. 
  “Lotus Buds” by Amy Wilson-Carmichael is a memoir written in the early 20th century, recounting the experiences of the author in her work with children in South India. The narrative focuses on the lives of vulnerable children, particularly those at risk of being dedicated to temples, and explores themes of love, faith, and redemption. Key characters include Bala, a serious and introspective child, and Chellalu, a vivacious and carefree spirit, showcasing the contrasting personalities of the children in Carmichael’s care. At the start of “Lotus Buds,” the author introduces a serene lotus pool near an ancient temple in Southern India, symbolizing the innocent beauty of the children she serves. This tranquil scene is abruptly contrasted by the harsh reality of the children’s potential fates as temple sacrifices. Carmichael reflects on her encounters with both the lotus flowers and the children, emphasizing their sacredness and inherent value as belonging to God. The narrative then shifts focus to specific children like Bala and Chellalu, highlighting their unique characteristics and experiences that shape their lives while under the author’s guidance in the nursery. This opening presents the reader with a poignant introduction to the themes of caretaking and the spiritual struggle against the societal norms that put these children at risk. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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  The Headhunter's Granddaughter

  Terry Iwanski

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  Pedo, the central character of "The Headhunter's Granddaughter", grew up deep in the jungles of Borneo, Malaysia. Her parents gave her away to her father's brother, a cruel man who used her for child labor, tapping rubber trees to make money. Her parents had too many mouths to feed, twelve children in all. Pedo wouldn't be missed. 
  Her grandfather, the "Headhunter", cared for her by recruiting village women to breastfeed her and their children. During WWII, the Japanese invaded Borneo and tried to take over their village, and Pedo's grandfather practiced his 'skills' with a vengeance. 
  As she grew older, Pedo was still naked to the world until one of the village women took pity on her and gave her an old white smock, which she wore for many years. She still didn't have any underwear or shoes. 
  The years pass, and then a middle-aged American man walks by the Salon one afternoon. She smiled and waved 'hello' to him, hoping to attract another customer. That gesture was the beginning of the next fruitful adventure in her life.

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