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  St Monica and the Power of...

  Mike Aquilina, Mark W. Sullivan

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  Many of us give up on prayer when we don't get the answer we want WHEN we want it. 
   
   
   
  For nearly two decades, Saint Monica prayed for her wayward son. Years and years of prayers, seemingly unanswered. Countless tears shed with no relief. Yet she would not give up. 
   
   
   
  That very act of persistent prayer blessed the entire Church, for we have all benefitted from the conversion of her son, Augustine, who became one of the most revered saints of all time. 
   
   
   
  Parents of any age or at any stage can cultivate the same virtues in prayer that Saint Monica discovered during her long wait for God's answer for her child. This devotion includes eighteen contemporary reflections, meditations taken from the writings of Saint Augustine, and prayers adapted from the liturgy and other ancient sources. 
   
   
   
  Don't give up. Persistence in prayer can change everything—for you, your children, and maybe even the world.

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  Blue & Green - From their pens...

  Virginia Woolf

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  Adeline Virginia Woolf was born on the 25th January 1882 in South Kensington in London. 
  Although lauded as a founder of modernist writing with such classics as ‘Orlando’, ‘Mrs Dalloway’ and ‘To the Lighthouse’ and, of course, many classic short stories, her background is filled with elements of tragedy that she somehow overcame to become such a revered writer.   Her mother died when she was 13, her half-sister Stella two years later and with it her first of several nervous breakdowns.  Appallingly it was later found that three of her half-brothers had sexually abused her so darkness must have seemed ever present.   
  She began writing professionally at age 20 but her father’s death two years later brought a complete mental collapse and she was briefly institutionalised.  Somehow she found within herself a literary career and with it great innovations in writing; she was a pioneer of “stream of consciousness”.    
  Her tight circle of friends were the founders of the Bloomsbury Group, a movement whose legacy still influences across the arts and society in many way to this day.   
  Whilst the dark periods continued to interrupt her emotional state her rate of work never ceased.  Until, on 28th March 1941, Woolf put on her overcoat, filled up its pockets with stones, and walked into the River Ouse, in Lewes, East Sussex and drowned herself.  Her body was not recovered until the 18th April.  She was 59. 
  She left behind a note which read in part “Dearest, I feel certain that I am going mad again.  I feel we can't go through another of those terrible times.  And I shan't recover this time.  I begin to hear voices, and I can't concentrate.  So I am doing what seems the best thing to do”.

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  Jalan-Jalan - A Journey of...

  Margo Weinstein

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  Can you combine wanderlust and motherhood? 
  Margo Weinstein did. 
  For decades, Margo Weinstein escaped her demanding legal practice by kayaking, whitewater rafting, trekking, and climbing in remote regions. Then she had a son and found herself in the kiddie pool on a Disney cruise. Searching for a new path, a jalan-jalan, that could accommodate motherhood and satisfy her wanderlust, she dragged her young son to the other side of the world, moving first to Shanghai and then to Bali. 
  Adventure seekers and armchair travelers will relish listening to Weinstein’s exploits as she battles baboons in Zimbabwe and surfaces under a capsized raft in Pakistan. Parents will appreciate her efforts to explore the world with a kid in tow and her expat life in a villa where a python on the stairs, a scorpion in the outdoor shower, and Hindu offerings ceremonially placed next to the infinity pool and Wi-Fi router are daily realities.  
  Told with intelligence, humor, spirit, and Weinstein’s version of practicality, Jalan-Jalan will inspire you to find your path and take the trip of a lifetime. 
   

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  The Witch of Delray - Rose Veres...

  Karen Dybis

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  An immigrant woman and her son are accused of murder and witchcraft in this powerful true crime story of corruption in 1930s Detroit. 
   
   
    
  In 1931, the tensions of the Great Depression took hold of Detroit at every level—even spilling over into the investigation of a mysterious murder at the Delray boardinghouse. Amid accusations of witchcraft, Hungarian immigrant Rose Veres and her son Bill were convicted of the brutal killing and suspected in a dozen more. Their cries of innocence went unheeded—until one lawyer, determined to seek justice, took on the case. 
   
   
    
  Following the twists and turns of this shocking story, The Witch of Delray explores the tumultuous 1930s in a city notorious for corruption and reveals the truth of Detroit's own Hex Woman.

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  From Log Cabin to Legacy:...

  James E. Whitaker

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  From Log Cabin to Legacy: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Greatness is a must-listen for anyone interested in Abraham Lincoln biographies, books about Lincoln, or Abraham Lincoln's life and legacy. This audiobook offers a detailed and engaging account of Lincoln's humble beginnings, his rise to leadership, and his profound impact on American history. 
  Perfect for fans of Abraham Lincoln books and biographies, this compelling narrative delves into his early life in a log cabin, his struggles with morality, and his pivotal role in shaping the nation during the Civil War. Whether you're exploring books about Lincoln for the first time or seeking a fresh perspective, this audiobook provides a comprehensive look at one of history's greatest leaders.

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  Emile Volume 1

  Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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  "Emile" unfolds Jean-Jacques Rousseau's revolutionary vision on education, weaving philosophical insight with practical advice on nurturing a child's growth from infancy through to adulthood. Rousseau champions an education that mirrors the natural order, emphasizing learning through experience over the traditional academic memorization. Through the life of Emile, a fictional character, the narrative delves into freedom, moral evolution, and the importance of fostering individuality. This groundbreaking work compels a reevaluation of conventional teaching, spotlighting the integral development of a fully realized individual.

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