Publisher: Caroling Pen Publishing
This book is a reflection of every silent girl, hesitant to express her life, waiting for the liberating touch of someone who understands. It delves into the depths of the mind, unlocking the cage that confines thoughts and fears.
Walter Wilding has lived his life secure in the knowledge that he was the son of his mother. But a chance encounter shocks him to his deathbed, leaving his friend and Executor George Vendale charged with the finding of the real Walter Wilding. Meanwhile, George pitches woo to Margerite Obenreizer, but has to deal with her dastardly guardian and uncle. The story twists and turns from the wine cellars of England, to Soho and then to the Alps of Switzerland, where George discovers that Mr Obenreizer is right about one thing to the last... "So little is the world, that one cannot keep away from persons." Originally written as a stage play by Wilkie Collins and Charles Dickens, it was later turned into a collaborative novel by the two. Narrated by Michael Ward.Show book
These are verses that came to me in this dreadful war time amid the cares and labors of a heavy task.Two of the poems, "A Scrap of Paper" and "Stand Fast," were written in 1914 and bore the signature Civis Americanus—the use of my own name at the time being impossible. Two others, "Lights Out" and "Remarks about Kings," were read for me by Robert Underwood Johnson at the meeting of the American Academy in Boston, November, 1915, at which I was unable to be present.The rest of the verses were printed after I had resigned my diplomatic post and was free to say what I thought and felt, without reserve.The "Interludes in Holland" are thoughts of the peaceful things that will abide for all the world after we have won this war against war.SYLVANORA, October 1, 1917. - Summary by Henry Van DykeShow book
Years ago, within the sunflower filled land around Signaltower, North Dakota, six women rose well above their births and station to accomplish great things. One is left...grandma...and within this story she'll tell you about the great farting dog Demetrius, the human drive that corrupts, and those kids that very near to died beside the pitch toward the end of the Signaltower Youth Soccer League's finals. And she'll tell you about life, as hers comes to and end, life...and the sunflowers that grow tall and strong in the North Dakota sunshine.Show book
Young Marlene Tulloch was the third child of Anne and George Tulloch. She had two older sisters, Gloria and Sylvia. George desperately wanted an heir, a son to carry on his name. She was born after a difficult pregnancy, and her mother died ten days later from complications of childbirth. She was reared by her grandmother, Estrella, who was cruel to the young child. At the age of two, her father left. Thus, she knew neither parent. Due to kindness of friends and strangers, she survived. Despite obstacles, she became a teacher, got married, and had four boys. Now dying, she retreated to childhood. Through the haze of pain, her life unfolded.Show book
This is a concise summary and analysis of Martyr!, by Kaveh Akbar. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kaveh Akbar. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview. Martyr! is a profound exploration of the complexities of faith, identity, and devotion. The poems delve into themes of sacrifice, religious ecstasy, and the paradoxes of martyrdom. Akbar's rich language and vivid imagery create a visceral experience that confronts the reader with questions about morality, spirituality, and human frailty. Through lyrical intensity, Akbar reflects on personal and collective histories, weaving together stories of devotion and resistance in the face of destruction.Show book
Looking for Angels is a heartfelt collection of spoken word poetry that traces a deeply personal and spiritual journey through life, guided by the quiet presence of angels. In this follow-up to her acclaimed debut Thank God I Had Therapy Yesterday, Deb'bora offers a tender and lyrical tribute to the unseen forces that have offered her protection, comfort, and direction from childhood to adulthood. With raw honesty and a deep sense of gratitude, each poem becomes a love letter to the divine messengers who have walked beside her in both light and darkness. Looking for Angels invites readers to reflect on their own moments of grace, their inner resilience, and the possibility that – even in silence – we are never truly alone.Show book
