The author shares the story of her four years as a volunteer at an orphanage in rural China, the one-child policy that created hundreds of abandoned infants, and the children she came to know, love, and care for.
Loving the Silent Tears is more than a musical. It is a celebration. This remarkable show rejoices in the diversity of our world: Sixteen vibrant global cultures are presented through soaring music, astounding sets and costumes, and an impressive cast of singers and dancers. Moving deeper, the musical’s book and lyrics weave the entrancing story of a magical journey and the crisscrossing paths of an older, disenchanted woman and a lost young man propelled on the way to self-discovery. It is a search for a meaningful existence and ultimately, an exaltation of finding peace within ourselves. Musical theatre has always conveyed tales of love, ambition, and adversity through song and dance. With a topic that’s more unique than most, this musical is particularly deep yet highly entertaining. The theme revolves around the innate human longing to contact a higher power, or in the poet’s words, “Loving the silent tears for You more than the diamonds of the world.” Good theatre invites us to think, to question, and to aspire. Loving the Silent Tears does just that, providing aesthetic gratification while planting the seeds for further reflection.
THE SILENT TEAR Steeped in the culture, wisdom and conflict of sixteenth century Asia, Mike Doans The Silent Tear tells the story of Le and his journey from boyhood tragedy and abandonment to adult fulfillment, joy and acceptance of responsibility. After witnessing his fathers death when their village is destroyed by bandits, Les devoted mother releases her only child to the care of monks at the Shaolin temple. Under the tutelage of kindly Master Wong, Le masters the physical discipline and demands of Shaolin kung fu, as well as the spirituality of compassion and generosity that eventually guide his reentry into the world in search of his mother. Though her attempts at visiting her son at the temple are thwarted each year, Les mother never forfeits hope that, one day, she will reunite with her beloved son. In the meantime, through employment as a cook, she develops a surrogate family consisting of a range of characters including the coveted courtesan, Su, the house master, Mr. Phu, and the lovely but uncontrollable masters daughter, Ling. When Le eventually reunites with his mother and finds love with a wife who, herself, is a gifted swordswoman, his one goal is to use his training in Shaolin kung fu to protect his family and nearby villages from the roaming bandits that disrupted his own childhood. But nothing Le learned while studying at the Shaolin temple can prepare him for his final altercation. A stirring debut novel, propelled by adventure, romance, temptation, spirituality and family relationships, The Silent Tear will leave readers thirsting for more from this gifted new writer.
Men, are you wondering what's going on in your life? Has "crazy" become an everyday word for you? Do you ever find yourself thinking "Even Superman got to be Clark Kent at some point"? Well, you are not alone. (And if you're a woman who doesn't understand her man - what he says, what he does, or how he feels - you're not alone either.) What is shared in this book will help both men and women understand what men go through - in their hearts and minds -when it comes to their jobs, their income, their relationships, and their calling. It covers such topics as: oUnderstanding the Boy Inside the Man;oThe Man-Cave Every Man Has; oThe Challenges of Being a Good Man and a Good Father.David Hudson is married to Tyhisha Hudson and attends the Ambassador Seed of Love Church in Philadelphia, PA, where he serves as an Elder and one of the leaders of the Men's Ministry. It is his hope that this book will help build the next generation of men who will be ready to step into their God ordained leadership roles in the home, in the church, and in the community.
"Behind Silent Tears" is the 96th Career Book Publication of the Man of God: Bobby John Richard, Jr. in hopes that the Saints are inspired by the words of truth: that No Matter How Much We May Cry In This Life: The Lord Shall Wipe Away All Tears From Our Eyes, And Give Us Unspeakable Joy Through Jesus Christ!!! The Truth Of The Matter Is This: Our Weeping May Endure For A Night: But Joy Cometh In The Morning!!! (Psalm 30:5)."Behind Silent Tears" is the Sixth Book of the 2012 Testimony, Trial, and Tears Ministry Series.
Joe knew his mother was cruel and violent, but he trusted his beloved father to protect him from her. When a freak accident saw his father burn to death in front of him, Joe was left at the mercy of his mother. Without the love of his friend and brother, he wouldn't have survived. With them, he went on to spend his life fighting child abuse. Joe was just five years old and the horrific scene literally struck him dumb. He didn't speak for four and a half years, which meant he was unable to ask anyone for help as his life turned into a living hell. His schizophrenic mother and two of his older brothers spent the following years beating him, raping him and locking him in the cellar at the family home. Fed on scraps that he was forced to lick from the floor, he was sometimes left naked in the dark for three days without human contact. Unable to read or write, all Joe could do to communicate his suffering was draw pictures. The violence and sexual abuse grew in severity as more people, including his stepfather, were invited to use him in any way they chose. The only thing that saved Joe was the kindness of his elder brother and his only school friend, both of whom showed him that love was possible even in the darkest of situations. At fourteen he finally found the courage to run away, hiding in a hut by a railway line, fed on scraps by some local children who found him. Joe's is the ultimate insider's story, casting light into the darkest of hidden worlds, and a truly inspirational account of how one small boy found the strength to overcome almost impossible odds and become a remarkable man. Now that he has found his voice again, Joe speaks out against child abuse and helps support and protect other children whose lives have been blighted by it.
After her ex-boyfriend died, Sam pretty much wasnt expecting to meet Ethan so soon, another gorgeous guy. But after they meet, things start spiralling out of control. Ethans ex-best friend, Blake starts causing catastrophic havoc. And while new people come into the picture Sam and Ethan fi ght for freedom and fi ght to save their lives. Would you be willing to risk everything for the one you loved?