Experience the power and love of angels. This is one of the most beautifully illustrated stories of angels and their efforts to bring protection to the people they love. Experience the story of a little angel who is willing to sacrifice everything to become a part of a child's life. This story answers the question, once and for all, do dogs go to heaven?
Old and ready to die, Sadie Montgomery has no guardian angel to help her transition from mortal to immortal. Her rapid physical decline brings several angels to her bedside but none of them are hers. They are too young to be responsible for guarding Sadie and, try as they might, they cannot figure out who is. But it's just as well since Sadie refuses to go with them until proper arrangements have been made for the little girl in her care. Unlike Sadie, young Rashida has four guards but they don't exactly get along. They stubbornly feud and fight before eventually accepting that they must work together to ensure that the will of God is carried out. Reluctantly, the fabulous foursome come together across race and gender and family history to devise a plan that will save Rashida Montgomery from becoming an orphan. Victory is elusive, but they face their fears and train hard for the spiritual battle ahead of them. Lava, the only girl among them, fights as hard as the guys and just might be the fiercest of the four, but even she doesn't have all the answers. In order to accomplish their mission they must humble themselves before the wiser Elder angels and ask for direction and assistance.
This book tells the story of four daughters born to a father who is serving on a Battleship in World War II and a mother who easily falls into emotional attachments to help her through the hard times. Post war Britain is the backdrop for this novel, which is based on a characters and events that really happened, and which is full of surprises, realism, danger and hardship. Through it all, Sadie finds she has a guardian Angel to teach her the way to go, and she finds herself overcoming all the pain and difficulties to find the meaning of love.
Sadie was a bright, beautiful child with such potential ... yet her life was destined to be filled with endless disappointment and heartbreak. Learning lessons along the way, she never let anything get the best of her for long, proving that you can find peace in your life if you never give up hope. Her story takes you through her childhood years, coping with a mother who was afflicted with a seizure disorder and not one, but two mentally challenged older sisters. Her life began in a time when the world wasn't as understanding towards any of those issues and her story portrays the disappointments and problems that go hand in hand. Discover what families just like hers must really endure when subjected to such adversities.
“I fell in love with Sadie as you will, too.”—Fern Michaels Joal Derse Dauer was donating blankets at a local no-kill shelter when an injured and despondent dog caught her eye. With three “fur babies” already at home, Joal wasn’t looking to adopt another dog. But there was something special about Sadie . . . With patience, hope, and plenty of love, Joal saw her canine companion grow in strength and joy. And before long, she discovered that sweet Sadie had transformed her life in ways she never could have imagined. Joyous and inspiring, Saving Sadie is a triumphant story about the power of unconditional love and second chances—for humans and animals alike. “A triumphant tale of second chances that shows how patience, hope, compassion and love can truly transform lives.” —Modern Dog “An uplifting story with tremendous heart. I couldn't put it down.” —Helen Brown “Saving Sadie will lift your spirit and open your heart. A must-read.”—Jodee Blanco “What a wonderful book—moving and inspirational, touching and heartwarming.” —Sue Pethick
This book is the fictional story of one mans journey from agnostic concerning unusual phenomena into the realm of belief in the existence of the Big Foot in the swamps of West Florida. Inspired by the natural beauty of present day Myakka River State Park, not far from Sarasota, Florida, the story deals with human vulnerability to belief and how our natural propensity to adopt beliefs without scientific proof of their validity can be manipulated and used by others for their own purposes. The story is mostly seen through the eyes of Mike Byrne, a member of the local Palmetto County Historical Society, as he volunteers to interview the oldest known citizen of the county, Sadie Sutton. He gradually becomes convinced there is more to her distant past than what she is willing to disclose for the society records. He becomes open to the ideas of the speaker at a presentation sponsored by the local Almas Association where his suspicions quickly evolve into the belief that Sadie carries the blood of the DeBosi in her veins. As he struggles with his desire to prove his belief is true, Mike is drawn into the carefully structured snare of those who seek to use his belief for their own purposes. In this story, the end justifies the means in the name of a noble cause, and the swamp where Sadie has lived all her life is preserved. However, there is concern that belief, once encouraged and nurtured, may put in motion forces that will destroy the objectives of those who seek to take advantage of others. Jon C. Hall
Sadie’s Freedom is a story of redemption and forgiveness. For 32 years Sadie has been the faithful wife of a renowned minister. Her seemingly idyllic life is a farce. The marriage has been empty and loveless for years. Circumstances spur Sadie to make a change. She drops her fabulous wedding rings on the dresser, packs a suitcase, and heads for the hills. Literally. She walks away from all the prestige, adoration, and financial security to take on a simple life of poverty and freedom. Here is the story of her survival. At age 53, Sadie hones what few employable skills she has and finds a way to live. Her heart is one of contrition and the Lord steps in to comfort, forgive and provide. Miracles occur. Set in the mountains of North Carolina, this is a tale of victory, joy, courage and honor. Sadie touches lives with her genuine love, making a difference with her efforts as she blossoms in this new light of freedom.
Sara Moore has met her soul mate, in the last place she thought she would find love. Sara is a typical New Yorker, a summer vacation upstate in a place she refers to as 'Hicksville is not exactly open season on a man hunt. But a lot of strange things have been happening since she arrived at her great aunts lake side mansion. Soon she is locked in an ancient battle between good and evil, old evil, the kind people never survive, and the scary thing is, Sara is the thing both sides are fighting for. With the love and dedication from her beautiful and devoted true love Adam, together they must fight to keep Sara alive! But it's not going to be easy, Adams adoptive family, who are part of an ancient order of demon hunters, will try anything to keep the young lovers apart!
A young girl escapes her cruel family home, but discovers that sometimes you can't leave the past entirely behind... Sadie Was a Lady is a touching, funny, heart-warming saga from one of Liverpool's favourite writers, Joan Jonker. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Nadine Dorries. 'As usual our Joan has come up with an easy-read story, full of laughter and smiles' - Liverpool Echo Beautiful, blonde-haired Sadie Wilson suffers abuse from her slovenly mother and lecherous father in order to protect her younger siblings from a similar fate. The neighbours avoid her parents like the plague and Sadie has no friends to turn to for help. But when Harry, the kind-hearted boy next door, sees Sadie crying because her father has lost all their money, he offers to pay her sixpence for a kiss. With coins in her pocket, Sadie goes to Paddy's market to buy underclothes she so desperately needs and it is there that she meets Mary Ann and a lively bunch of Liverpudlian stallholders who are to be her salvation. Even though she is rescued by Mary Ann's friends and starts a new life, Sadie's thoughts still return to her brothers and sisters back at home. And no matter how many admirers she has, there's a place in her heart for just one lad whose kisses she can't seem to forget... What readers are saying about Sadie Was a Lady: 'Could not put this book down. It was heart-warming and charming. Enjoyed all the characters and kept me entertained throughout the book' 'This was the first of Joan Jonker's books I read, and I could not put it down. The atmosphere of Liverpool of yesteryear simply came alive, with hard working people who though poor in life, were rich at heart and gave all they had... my heart has never left this story, and I simply cannot forget the characters'
