These Precious Days

These Precious Days

Author: Ann Patchett

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2021-11-23

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 0063092808

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The beloved New York Times bestselling author reflects on home, family, friendships and writing in this deeply personal collection of essays. "The elegance of Patchett’s prose is seductive and inviting: with Patchett as a guide, readers will really get to grips with the power of struggles, failures, and triumphs alike." —Publisher's Weekly “Any story that starts will also end.” As a writer, Ann Patchett knows what the outcome of her fiction will be. Life, however, often takes turns we do not see coming. Patchett ponders this truth in these wise essays that afford a fresh and intimate look into her mind and heart. At the center of These Precious Days is the title essay, a surprising and moving meditation on an unexpected friendship that explores “what it means to be seen, to find someone with whom you can be your best and most complete self.” When Patchett chose an early galley of actor and producer Tom Hanks’ short story collection to read one night before bed, she had no idea that this single choice would be life changing. It would introduce her to a remarkable woman—Tom’s brilliant assistant Sooki—with whom she would form a profound bond that held monumental consequences for them both. A literary alchemist, Patchett plumbs the depths of her experiences to create gold: engaging and moving pieces that are both self-portrait and landscape, each vibrant with emotion and rich in insight. Turning her writer’s eye on her own experiences, she transforms the private into the universal, providing us all a way to look at our own worlds anew, and reminds how fleeting and enigmatic life can be. From the enchantments of Kate DiCamillo’s children’s books (author of The Beatryce Prophecy) to youthful memories of Paris; the cherished life gifts given by her three fathers to the unexpected influence of Charles Schultz’s Snoopy; the expansive vision of Eudora Welty to the importance of knitting, Patchett connects life and art as she illuminates what matters most. Infused with the author’s grace, wit, and warmth, the pieces in These Precious Days resonate deep in the soul, leaving an indelible mark—and demonstrate why Ann Patchett is one of the most celebrated writers of our time.


The Dance of Time

The Dance of Time

Author: Michael Judge

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.

Published: 2012-06

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 1611455111

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Three streams of history created the Western calendar - from the East beginning with the Sumerians, from the Celtic and Germanic peoples in the North, and again from the East, this time from Palestine with the rise of Christianity. The author teases out the contributions of each stream.


She Reads Truth

She Reads Truth

Author: Raechel Myers

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Published: 2016-10-04

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 1433688980

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Born out of the experiences of hundreds of thousands of women who Raechel and Amanda have walked alongside as they walk with the Lord, She Reads Truth is the message that will help you understand the place of God's Word in your life.


Bitterroot

Bitterroot

Author: Susan Devan Harness

Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

Published: 2018-10-01

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1496207467

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2019 High Plains Book Award Winner for the Creative Nonfiction and Indigenous Writer categories In Bitterroot Susan Devan Harness traces her journey to understand the complexities and struggles of being an American Indian child adopted by a white couple and living in the rural American West. When Harness was fifteen years old, she questioned her adoptive father about her “real” parents. He replied that they had died in a car accident not long after she was born—except they hadn’t, as Harness would learn in a conversation with a social worker a few years later. Harness’s search for answers revolved around her need to ascertain why she was the target of racist remarks and why she seemed always to be on the outside looking in. New questions followed her through college and into her twenties when she started her own family. Meeting her biological family in her early thirties generated even more questions. In her forties Harness decided to get serious about finding answers when, conducting oral histories, she talked with other transracial adoptees. In her fifties she realized that the concept of “home” she had attributed to the reservation existed only in her imagination. Making sense of her family, the American Indian history of assimilation, and the very real—but culturally constructed—concept of race helped Harness answer the often puzzling questions of stereotypes, a sense of nonbelonging, the meaning of family, and the importance of forgiveness and self-acceptance. In the process Bitterroot also provides a deep and rich context in which to experience life.


I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die

I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die

Author: Sarah J. Robinson

Publisher: WaterBrook

Published: 2021-05-11

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 0593193539

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A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.


Always Believe in Yourself

Always Believe in Yourself

Author: Boss Lady Planner

Publisher:

Published: 2019-05-11

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9781097846252

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What is "Boss Lady Planner"? It's a newly designed collection of the inspirational planners 2019-2020! Please check the description below. The PLANNER 2019-2020 features: Calendar 2019 (July) - 2020 (June) divided into 2 pages Contact List Password Log "Parties and Celebrations" Log Daily Mood Tracker for the Whole Year Weekly/Monthly Spread (2019 July through 2020 June) Books to Read Saving Goals Movies to Watch Weekly Spread (with inspirational quotes on each page!) includes: Goals for the week To Do List Habit Tracker Notes Shopping List Meal Plan Expenses DIMENTIONS: 6.69"x9.61" (16.99x24.4 cm) 150 pages thick cardstock matte cover Do you have any questions? Connect with us on instagram: @pandastudio_amazon or email us: [email protected] What do our customers think about "Boss Lady Planners"? "So glad I got this planner. It has a space for everything, meal plan, to do list, calendar, week days planner and even a weekday account of your spending's part. Love it!! Perfect for someone who loves to be organised!" (Miss V, 11 Feb 2018) "Love this planner beautiful with lots of quotes for each week. High recommend for business or personal life..." (Sarah D, 31 March 2018) "Great little diary, full of inspirational quotes, plenty of places for notes etc..." (Carol Markillie, 5 Feb 2018) "I love this planner! Areas for menus, goals for week, to do list, shopping list and planner! It's brilliant!" (Nicola Lord, 3 May 2018) "... I am very very happy with my purchase as not only does it have the diary and scheduler but it also contains a lot of very useful extras with it. For example, included within are these pages, a whole calendar year view of 2018, contacts & info pages to write down contacts and numbers, password pages which have a number of 'website' 'user id' 'password' sections-this I found very useful... its a real pain to remember all of the passwords, so this I found great within just this one handy book! .... this book also contains a 'parties & celebration' page, it also contains a 'mood tracker' page with a key chart that you can colour in yourself ... ! The book then leads into a one month double page view which is a sheduler/planner, for listing commitments/appts and plenty of additional note space, then it has overleaf double page weekly spread with various sections to fill in which include 'Goals for the week', 'schedule', 'to do list', 'habits' ... 'notes', 'meal plan' ... 'shopping list', and 'expenses' (this expenses section also has a weekly chart to fill in which is very handy if you are aiming or needing to budget your days). These pages follow throughout the rest of the book and at the back there is a 'notes' page, a 'what movie should I watch?' page ... 'books to read' which is a page illustrated like 3 book shelves with several book binders blank upon the shelves ... so you can fill in the blank binders with your read or to read book titles... It then has another full 'notes' page, followed by an illustrated page of a money jar titled 'savings goals' which has each month listed within the jar, jan-dec, (bottom to top), so you can record either how much you have saved that month or you can write in the amount you are aiming to save that month ... then followed by another full 'notes' page! As you can see this is not just a diary or a scheduler, this is all you could ever need for the entire year! It's cute, smart, soooooo useful, soooo worth the money, and all in just one handy book! I would definately recommend! And I hope that I am able to obtain one of these again for next year!" (Staceylg25, 13 Jan 2018)


Dancer Planner Monthly 2021

Dancer Planner Monthly 2021

Author: S. M. R. Happy Management Planner

Publisher:

Published: 2020-10-22

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13:

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12-Month Planner & Calendar with holiday Size: 8.5" x 11" ( Jan 2021 - Dec 2021). For Your Personalized Planners calendar Appointment and work Project. This 2021 monthly planner for 12 months : January 2021 to December 2021 . It is perfect for your personal or vision planning . The Book Contains: ✓ 12 months | monthly planner 2021 : start from January 2021 to December 2021 ✓ Monthly Planner 2021 : One month per each two page spread ✓ Printed on quality paper ✓ Premium matte cover design ✓ Perfectly Large sized at 8.5" x 11" Paperback ✓ Best for Christmas gift and New Year gift. ✓ It's a perfect gift for family and friends Pages Book Included: * Save Important Contacts : Name, Phone, Mail, Address * Save Important Websites : Domaine name, User Name, Password, Notes * Yearly Birthday Log * Yearly Calendar * Yearly Goals * Monthly Goals * Weekly Vision : To Do task, Appointments, Goals For The week * Vision Board : Date, Task, Notes.... You can use for personal, work, to do list, short term - long term planning , diary for note and all purposes. Add To Cart Today! and Enjoy our Monthly Planner.


Always Believe in Yourself

Always Believe in Yourself

Author: Boss Lady Planner

Publisher:

Published: 2019-05-11

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9781097845750

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What is "Boss Lady Planner"? It's a newly designed collection of the inspirational planners 2019-2020! Please check the description below. The PLANNER 2019-2020 features: Calendar 2019 (July) - 2020 (June) divided into 2 pages Contact List Password Log "Parties and Celebrations" Log Daily Mood Tracker for the Whole Year Weekly/Monthly Spread (2019 July through 2020 June) Books to Read Saving Goals Movies to Watch Weekly Spread (with inspirational quotes on each page!) includes: Goals for the week To Do List Habit Tracker Notes Shopping List Meal Plan Expenses DIMENTIONS: 6.69"x9.61" (16.99x24.4 cm) 150 pages thick cardstock matte cover Do you have any questions? Connect with us on instagram: @pandastudio_amazon or email us: [email protected] What do our customers think about "Boss Lady Planners"? "So glad I got this planner. It has a space for everything, meal plan, to do list, calendar, week days planner and even a weekday account of your spending's part. Love it!! Perfect for someone who loves to be organised!" (Miss V, 11 Feb 2018) "Love this planner beautiful with lots of quotes for each week. High recommend for business or personal life..." (Sarah D, 31 March 2018) "Great little diary, full of inspirational quotes, plenty of places for notes etc..." (Carol Markillie, 5 Feb 2018) "I love this planner! Areas for menus, goals for week, to do list, shopping list and planner! It's brilliant!" (Nicola Lord, 3 May 2018) "... I am very very happy with my purchase as not only does it have the diary and scheduler but it also contains a lot of very useful extras with it. For example, included within are these pages, a whole calendar year view of 2018, contacts & info pages to write down contacts and numbers, password pages which have a number of 'website' 'user id' 'password' sections-this I found very useful... its a real pain to remember all of the passwords, so this I found great within just this one handy book! .... this book also contains a 'parties & celebration' page, it also contains a 'mood tracker' page with a key chart that you can colour in yourself ... ! The book then leads into a one month double page view which is a sheduler/planner, for listing commitments/appts and plenty of additional note space, then it has overleaf double page weekly spread with various sections to fill in which include 'Goals for the week', 'schedule', 'to do list', 'habits' ... 'notes', 'meal plan' ... 'shopping list', and 'expenses' (this expenses section also has a weekly chart to fill in which is very handy if you are aiming or needing to budget your days). These pages follow throughout the rest of the book and at the back there is a 'notes' page, a 'what movie should I watch?' page ... 'books to read' which is a page illustrated like 3 book shelves with several book binders blank upon the shelves ... so you can fill in the blank binders with your read or to read book titles... It then has another full 'notes' page, followed by an illustrated page of a money jar titled 'savings goals' which has each month listed within the jar, jan-dec, (bottom to top), so you can record either how much you have saved that month or you can write in the amount you are aiming to save that month ... then followed by another full 'notes' page! As you can see this is not just a diary or a scheduler, this is all you could ever need for the entire year! It's cute, smart, soooooo useful, soooo worth the money, and all in just one handy book! I would definately recommend! And I hope that I am able to obtain one of these again for next year!" (Staceylg25, 13 Jan 2018)


Be the Best Version of You 2021 - 2022 Daily - Weekly - Monthly Planner

Be the Best Version of You 2021 - 2022 Daily - Weekly - Monthly Planner

Author: Lucille Real Arts Publishing

Publisher:

Published: 2020-11-18

Total Pages: 141

ISBN-13:

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2021 - 2022 - Daily - Weekly - Monthly Planner. It's Time to start doing your best work. Keep your priorities in clear view and achieve what matters for your new year with a monthly and daily pad designed for high achievers. Featuring: You can use it for personal, work, to-do list, small diary for note of the day, and all purposes. 8.5x11 inch - 140 pages. Daily - Weekly - Monthly Action plan. Printed on high-quality white paper, with premium quality covers. Everyone needs to have the best planner since the first of the year. Give it to yourself, friends, family, and co-workers, and have a great year together!