Always a Song
Always a Song

Author: Ellen Harper

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2021-01-26

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 1797201581

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Always a Song is a collection of stories from singer and songwriter Ellen Harper—folk matriarch and mother to the Grammy-winning musician Ben Harper. Harper shares vivid memories of growing up in Los Angeles through the 1960s among famous and small-town musicians, raising Ben, and the historic Folk Music Center. This beautifully written memoir includes stories of Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Joan Baez, The New Lost City Ramblers, Doc Watson, and many more. • Harper takes readers on an intimate journey through the folk music revival. • The book spans a transformational time in music, history, and American culture. • Covers historical events from the love-ins, women's rights protests, and the assassination of John F. Kennedy to the popularization of the sitar and the ukulele. • Includes full-color photo insert. "Growing up, an endless stream of musicians and artists came from across the country to my family's music store. Bess Lomax Hawes, Joan Baez, Sonny Terry, and Brownie McGee—all the singers, organizers, guitar and banjo pickers and players, songwriters, painters, dancers, their husbands, wives, and children—we were all in it together. And we believed singing could change the world."—Ellen Harper Music lovers and history buffs will enjoy this rare invitation into a world of stories and song that inspired folk music today. • A must-read for lovers of music, history, and those nostalgic for the acoustic echo of the original folk music that influenced a generation • Harper's parents opened the legendary Folk Music Center in Claremont, California, as well as the revered folk music venue The Golden Ring. • A perfect book for people who are obsessed with folk music, all things 1960s, learning about musical movements, or California history • Great for those who loved Small Town Talk: Bob Dylan, The Band, Van Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Friends in the Wild Years of Woodstock by Barney Hoskyns; and Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon—and the Journey of a Generation by Sheila Weller.

The Moon Is Always Round
The Moon Is Always Round

Author: Jonathan Gibson

Publisher: New Growth Press

Published: 2019-09-23

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1645071332

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Even young children want answers to the hard questions about God and suffering. In The Moon Is Always Round, seminary professor and author Jonathan Gibson uses the vivid imagery of the moon to explain to children how God’s goodness is always present, even when it might appear to be obscured by upsetting or difficult circumstances. In this beautiful, full-color illustrated book, he allows readers to eavesdrop on the conversations he had with his young son in response to his sister’s death. Father and son share a simple liturgy together that reminds them that, just as the moon is always round despite its different phases, so also the goodness of God is always present throughout the different phases of life. A section in the back of the book offers further biblical help for parents and caregivers in explaining God’s goodness to children. Jonathan Gibson reminds children of all ages that God’s goodness is present in the most difficult of times, even if we can’t always see it.

Gentle Ben
Gentle Ben

Author: Walt Morey

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2006-02-02

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0142405515

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The Alaskan wilderness is a lonely place for Mark Andersen, especially after the death of his brother. But Mark finds a friend named Ben, who happens to be an Alaskan brown bear. Ben and Mark form a special bond, but the townspeople are determined to destroy it. It is only through the strength of an enduring friendship that Ben—and Mark—have a chance of being saved.

Why Ben?
Why Ben?

Author: Brooke Kinsella

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2009-09-03

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 1847399029

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‘This powerful memoir by the former EastEnders star will touch even the hardest heart’ The Sun At 2.30 in the morning of 29 June 2008, Brooke Kinsella received a phone call. It was her sister Jade, telling her that their beloved brother Ben had been stabbed while out celebrating finishing his GCSEs. The Kinsella family's shock soon turned to grief when Ben lost his fight for life later that day, surrounded by those who love him. Too upset at the time to speak about Ben's senseless murder, and with Ben's killers now convicted and behind bars, the former EastEnders actress is able to reveal her full story in this heartbreaking and beautifully written memoir that celebrates the life of a young man whose future was so cruelly stolen from him. Beginning with Ben's death an ending with the aftermath of the trial of his killers, the book is an extremely personal and powerful portrait of loss in the age of knife crime. From their first Christmas without Ben to facing the accused in court for the first time, Brooke writes in detail about the devastation that was caused in one night and which has changed her and her family's life forever. It is a powerfully moving and brave exploration of grief. ‘The actress Brooke Kinsella writes in raw detail about the stabbing of her young brother Ben – and the extraordinary effect of the grief, guilt and anger that engulfed her family’ Mail on Sunday?

Ben
Ben

Author: Manda Stevens

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2016-03-20

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 1326602357

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Set in the glorious hills of Rathdowney, where the water runs cool and clear over grey boulders, 'Ben' is the enthralling story of Ben Marston. A warm kind hearted man strong of hand and nature, respected by all. He works at the local knackery through the week and on weekends is always around to help out. He brings sunshine and joy into the hearts of his family, his friends, the girls who come and go and any stranger he meets. It is also the story of Cora Brantly, a woman of courage and determination who returns home, brought back by something only someone raised in this town would understand. Raising her twin boys, Nait and Coby, she runs the farm by herself as she battles to build a solid future. An exciting and unforgettable must read following the joys and hardships, the passion and beauty of land and love. From birthing a calf to breaking a horse, mending a fence or catching a fox in the hen house. Dances at the local hall, and Rodeo's. It's all here.

Ben’s
Ben’s

Author: Sammy Levitt

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2021-02-15

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 1664157670

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Beginning with the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Logan experienced a massive change and shifting population. The racial boiling point in Philadelphia was ten years later in 1978. Ben's is set in the summer of that year when turf wars, crime and political upheaval were rampant in the city. The central character, Torch, is a small-time numbers writer who works for Bah-Bah, the head of a lucrative gambling and loan shark operation in south Philadelphia. When Bah-Bah is forced to change the location of his business and go underground, he runs into some tense situations with the members of Ben's. They are a loosely organized group of young men-including Torch-who are engaged in various types of petty crime and hustles. The situation is made more complicated and dangerous by the existence of a hidden meth lab and several, local, rogue cops who want to find it and rip it off.

Ben's Den
Ben's Den

Author: Edward Terrell, Sr

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Published: 2012-04

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 1618621572

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Frank stood there with his newborn son, looking down on his wife. 'I think you look like a Ben to me. We will ask Mama what she thinks when she wakes up.' Frank sat down in the recliner next to the bed. He held his infant son, waiting in anticipation for Lauren to awake. Ben's Den is the touching tale of a boy who finds his comfort zones early in life. These 'dens' begin to change as he matures and starts living his own life. One day, a secret comes to light that has been kept from him his whole life and throws Ben's world for a spin. Will his dens be enough to shield him from the harshness of reality? Ben's Den is a story of joy and sadness, of good times and bad. Come along with author Edward Terrell as he paints a brilliant picture of a young man dealing with all life has to throw at him.

Ben Diary of A Heroin Addict
Ben Diary of A Heroin Addict

Author: Anne Rogers

Publisher: M-Y Books Limited

Published: 2012-08-08

Total Pages: 117

ISBN-13: 1911124250

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As a young man from a loving, middle class family living in a small English village, Ben Rogers appeared to have it all....but then he found drugs. As his life descended into chaos and despair, Ben began to chronicle his daily struggles with the aid of a video camera. He was hopeful that one day his experiences could be used to educate others. Ben lost his battle against addiction and died when he was 34 as a result of medical withdrawal. His family decided to release the tapes in the hope that other families could benefit. The result was the highly acclaimed, award winning SKY documentary, 'Ben, Diary of a Heroin Addict' which was shown on national television 27 times and ultimately across the world. Ben's mother, Anne, received hundreds of letters and messages, not only from addicts but also from families saying that the documentary had helped them realise that they weren't alone. The film took Ben's mum to the Home Office, with interviews on national television, radio and the press. She has spoken with many young offenders desperate to educate other youngsters about addiction and to honour her son's wishes. The book includes writings and drawings by Ben which give a unique insight into the chaos surrounding drug addiction. His brother and sisters contribute too to the story of a family living on the edge. 'Ben, Diary of a Heroin Addict – A Mother's Fight' is both an attack against the government's tolerance of addiction and a powerful and moving depiction of one family's love.

Our Ben and Us
Our Ben and Us

Author: Clive Hiscox

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2017-07-11

Total Pages: 197

ISBN-13: 1543485685

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My story reflects upon our recent family history and how we lived our lives through minor trials and tribulations. Along the way it includes highlights which usually involved fun and good humour thanks mainly to a certain individual. As the story unfolds, many characters appear and yet it soon becomes clear that most of them share something in common. They are all part of a unique little village in Bristol called Stoke Gifford and it's here where the biggest character of them all claims his fame.

Goodbye, Ben!
Goodbye, Ben!

Author: Annagail Lynes

Publisher: Annagail Lynes

Published: 2020-11-21

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13:

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Find out who killed Ben! The first novel written by Annagail Lynes. The first novel in the Jaguar and Peacock Series. Set in 2150, Federal Agent Jessa Strazzer has just enduring a horrendous experience. She lost her husband and had to learn to walk again. Now a box arrives from her husband that reveals that the car accident that took her husband was no accident.