Facing the Wind
Facing the Wind

Author: Julie Salamon

Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks

Published: 2002-04-09

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 0375759409

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Robert and Mary Rowe’s second child, Christopher, was born with severe neurological and visual impairments. For many years, the Rowes’ courageous response to adversity set an example for other parents of children with birth defects. Then the pressures on Bob Rowe—personal and professional—took their toll, and he fell into depression and, ultimately, delusion. And one day he took a baseball bat and killed his wife and three children. Julie Salamon deftly avoids sensationalism as she tells the Rowes’ tragic story with intelligence, sympathy, and insight. Like all great literary journalism, Facing the Wind asks us to join its issues and examine our own lives and problems in the new, bright light that good writing always sheds.

FACING THE WIND
FACING THE WIND

Author: David R Jackson

Publisher: David R Jackson

Published: 2024-07-17

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13:

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Set in the fall of 1997, this poignant and compelling story follows the lives of Brent and Cole, two gay men navigating their twelve-year relationship in and around Washington, D.C. Against the backdrop of a society still grappling with the aftermath of the HIV/AIDS crisis and the pervasive homophobia of the time, Brent and Cole's love and commitment face extraordinary challenges. Brent, the older of the two and the sole financial provider, supports Cole, who battles a debilitating bone disease. Despite the absence of legal same-sex marriage, their relationship is built on a foundation of trust, love, and unwavering commitment. However, like many couples, they encounter rough patches that test their bond to its limits. As they confront the harsh realities of a relationship on the brink, Brent and Cole must navigate the emotional turmoil of love lost, betrayal, and the quest to understand what went wrong. "Breaking Up in the 90s" offers a universal exploration of the complexities of love, the pain of breaking up, and the strength required to move forward. Join Brent and Cole on their journey through the highs and lows of love, as they face their past and struggle to find a way forward in a world that is slowly beginning to accept them.

Walking with the Wind
Walking with the Wind

Author: John Lewis

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2015-02-10

Total Pages: 544

ISBN-13: 1476797714

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Forty years ago, a teenaged boy stepped off a cotton farm in Alabama and into the epicenter of the struggle for civil rights in America, where he has remained to this day, committed still to the nonviolent ideals of his mentor Martin Luther King and the movement they both served. of photos.

Eyes to the Wind
Eyes to the Wind

Author: Ady Barkan

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2022-01-18

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1982111550

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In this inspirational and moving memoir, activist Barkan explores his life with ALS and how his diagnosis gave him a profound new understanding of his commitment to social justice for all.

Facing the Wind: Memories and Dreams
Facing the Wind: Memories and Dreams

Author: Robert A. (Bob) Jensen

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2023-02-21

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1039173918

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This compelling memoir was written by Robert Alastair Jensen. Robert traces his ancestral record back to the early 1700s. He describes the journeys of the generations before him as they make the bold, daring move from Norway and Denmark across the ocean to begin homesteading in North America. He chronicles his early life growing up in rural Saskatchewan during the 1940s, his career as a teacher, his experiences with fatherhood and family life, his retirement years, and his eventual struggles with cancer. Weaving in the significant events of the times, including the Spanish Flu, the Depression, and World War Two, Jensen creates a rich backdrop for his family history while offering wisdom gleaned from generations of hardworking ancestors. Along the way, he reveals his love of literature and history as he references his favourite authors, their works and their impact on his journey through life. He challenges himself with many questions all the while referencing the struggles of facing the wind. Initially, he asks himself the question, "When will I be done?" His answer was "When I get to the last page." In an ironic but peaceful sense, the correct answer would have been, "The day I pass." He leaves this treasured gift for his entire family, his friends and the generations to follow.

Run with the Wind
Run with the Wind

Author: Tom McCaughren

Publisher: The O'Brien Press

Published: 2016-06-06

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 184717857X

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The multi-award-winning 'Run With the Wind' series 'Don't forget', said the old fox, 'if danger threatens, run with the wind ...' In the Land of Sinna, Black Tip, Vickey, Old Sage Brush, Fang, Hop-along and the rest of the foxes living around Beech Paw are in trouble. They are being hunted, trapped and harried and have no choice but to set out in search of the secret of survival. As they journey through countryside and city, facing many dangers along the way, they find new friendships and rediscover what it means to be 'as cunning as a fox'. 'Entertainment and suspense at it's very best, it is the Watership Down of the fox world.' The Irish Times 'A wildlife winner for all ages.' The Sunday Independent Back in print, one of the most popular Irish wildlife stories of all time

The Wind Blows Backward
The Wind Blows Backward

Author: Mary Downing Hahn

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 9780395629758

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Although they share a love of poetry and problems with their parents, a shy high school senior's attraction to a popular classmate is tempered by her fear of his moody, self-destructive side.

Edge of the Wind
Edge of the Wind

Author: James E. Cherry

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

Published: 2018-06-28

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 1622881923

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In the highly suspenseful Edge of the Wind, the main character, a sensitive but deeply troubled 25 year-old black man, Alexander van der Pool, is off his meds and has begun hearing voices, especially that of his alter ego, Tobi. Having been holed up in his sister's bedroom in southwest Tennessee for two months, Alex has done nothing but read and write poetry. Until one day, he is convinced writing poetry is his life's calling and sets out to visit a local community college to have his work evaluated. But life takes a terrible turn when those at the college reject Alex and his work. When they try to kick him out, he takes matters into his own hands and holds the literature class hostage. Noted author James E Cherry holds nothing back as he tackles mental illness, race, poetry, art and the importance of relationships in this his second novel.

Face the North Wind
Face the North Wind

Author: A. L. Karras

Publisher: Calgary : Fifth House

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781894856638

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Celebrating our 20th classic back in print, the Western Canadian Classics series is designed to keep the best western Canadian history, biography, and other works available in attractive and affordable editions. These popular and bestselling books are selected for their quality, enduring appeal, and importance to an understanding of our past. From the author of the classic North to Cree Lake, Arthur Karras, Face the North Wind is the compelling true story of cousins Fred Darbyshire and Ed Theriau, who spent almost five decades, from 1924 to 1975, trapping and living off the land in northern Saskatchewan. Working an area roughly defined by Cree, Wollaston, and Reindeer Lakes, Fred and Ed evolved from innocent greenhorns to expert trappers at a time when modern conveniences were unheard of in that part of the country. Intertwined with the two men's experiences are gripping accounts of the annual Hudson's Bay Company fur brigades along the Churchill River, encounters with wolves, trappers' lore, and exciting tales of memorable fur, game, and fish catches.

Angry Wind
Angry Wind

Author: Jeffrey Tayler

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9780618334674

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