The Way the Family Got Away
The Way the Family Got Away

Author: Michael Kimball

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2012-11-06

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 1620402181

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In Michael Kimball's chilling first novel, The Way the Family Got Away, two siblings, a girl aged three and boy aged seven, try to comprehend the death of their infant brother. The story takes place on the road, as their family runs from their grief on a long and painful journey to their grandfather's house, slowly selling off all of their worldly possessions as they go. The children develop careful coping mechanisms to escape the grief and instability of their lives. The girl finds a new family in her dolls and plays out her own pain in the lives she creates for them; the boy makes a meticulous inventory of their trip, cataloging the names of the towns they drive through, the things they leave behind in each of them. Writing through the eyes and language of the children, Kimball tries to make sense of loss, love, and death in this poetic and profound work.

The Family Way
The Family Way

Author: Rhys Bowen

Publisher: Minotaur Books

Published: 2013-03-05

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1250011647

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The Family Way, the twelfth entry in Rhys Bowen's bestselling Molly Murphy series, will delight fans and win over newcomers with its elegantly plotted mystery, atmospheric historical detail, and vivid characters. Molly Murphy—now Molly Sullivan—is a year into her marriage, expecting her first child, and confined to the life of a housewife. She's restless and irritable in the enforced idleness of pregnancy and the heat of a New York summer in 1905. So when a trip to the post office brings a letter addressed to her old detective agency asking her to locate a missing Irish serving maid, Molly figures it couldn't hurt to at least ask around, despite her promise to Daniel to give up her old career as a detective. On the same day, Molly learns that five babies have been kidnapped in the past month. Refusing to let Molly help with the kidnapping investigation, Daniel sends her away to spend the summer with his mother. But even in the quiet, leafy suburbs, Molly's own pending motherhood makes her unable to ignore these missing children. What she uncovers will lead her on a terrifying journey through all levels of society, putting her life—and that of her baby—in danger.

This Is How It Always Is
This Is How It Always Is

Author: Laurie Frankel

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2017-01-24

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1250088550

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"This is Claude. He's five years old, the youngest of five brothers. He also loves peanut butter sandwiches. He also loves wearing a dress, and dreams of being a princess.When he grows up, Claude says, he wants to be a girl. Rosie and Penn want Claude to be whoever Claude wants to be. They're just not sure they're ready to share that with the world. Soon the entire family is keeping Claude's secret. Until one day it explodes."--

Appalachian Rose
Appalachian Rose

Author: Sharon Rose McCormick

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2010-02

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 1449061044

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This book is a mostly humorous look at life in traditional rural Appalachia. It is based on true stories either in her lifetime or those handed down in the oral tradition of the culture. It is a collection of short stories, vignettes, and poetry. It is a testament to the tenacity and heart of these hearty people.

The Way the Family Got Away
The Way the Family Got Away

Author: Michael Kimball

Publisher: HarperCollins UK

Published: 2008-06

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 0007292074

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In Michael Kimball's disturbing first novel, a three-year-old girl and her seven-year-old brother try to comprehend their family's journey through a series of towns after the death of one of their siblings - she by playing with her doll family in an effort to understand the emotional landscape, and he by meticulously assessing the physical geography: the names of the towns and the things it took them to get there. Their final stop is their grandfather's house, where they're left to face an uncertain future. Through the eyes and in the language of children, Kimball tries to make sense of loss, love, and death.

Down Our Street
Down Our Street

Author: Joan Jonker

Publisher: Headline

Published: 2012-02-02

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 075539030X

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With a double wedding on the cards, Liverpool's best-loved neighbours plan for an unforgettable day. In Down Our Street, Joan Jonker brings us another instalment of her hugely popular Molly and Nellie series, as the two friends get up to more mischief in their beloved Liverpool. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Lindsey Hutchinson. 'Hilarious but touching' - Woman's Realm The Second World War is finally over and best friends Molly Bennett and Nellie McDonough are bursting with happiness. Their beloved sons are coming home at last and their eldest children are planning to marry each other. When a double wedding is announced, Molly is determined to give her two beautiful daughters a day to remember for the rest of their lives. Meanwhile Nellie's daughter Lily has a boyfriend whom no one likes. When he brings trouble to their door, Nellie's friends in the street are ready to face it. And there's a handsome young chap just waiting in the wings for Lily... What readers are saying about Down Our Street: 'This book is like a breath of fresh air, never have I laughed so much and also cried at the antics of Molly and Nellie' 'A lovely story that will make you laugh out loud and shed a tear. A story that will touch every emotion. It's so well written that it makes you feel a part of the families'

The Hen Night Prophecies: The One That Got Away
The Hen Night Prophecies: The One That Got Away

Author: Jessica Fox

Publisher: Headline

Published: 2009-06-11

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 0755355059

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THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY is the first novel in a fantastic new series called THE HEN NIGHT PROPHECIES, following the fortunes of five different girls, each given their own puzzling prophecy at a friend's hen night... Zoe Piper adores her four best friends - Fern, Libby, Charlotte and Priya - so is thrilled when they can all make it to her hen night, where one of the girls arranges for a tarot-card reader to give them a reading individually. Afterwards, each one stumbles out a little dazed, perplexed by how spookily accurate the reader was, but each one keeps quiet about their own readings. In each of the five volumes of THE HEN NIGHT PROPHECIES we learn how their prophecies come true - this first book follows the fortunes of Fern, who is told that she has already met The One, but let him go...

The Reindeer That Got Away
The Reindeer That Got Away

Author: Kristy McCaffrey

Publisher: K. McCaffrey LLC

Published: 2024-02-15

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13: 1952801508

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Don’t miss this prequel short story to A MIRTHFUL WISH! “Liam and I are dating.” Her voice was so animated and her eyes so bright with excitement that when she met Liam’s gaze, he wished the fabrication were real. Young Ellie Thatcher has always been told to stay away from “those Adler boys.” The Thatcher-Adler feud goes back to her grandparents, and she’s never given it much mind. Until now. She’s searching for an elusive Arctic reindeer that may be roaming the Colorado mountains where she lives, and she’s convinced it might be found on Adler land. Liam Adler is amused by young Ellie Thatcher. His brothers have secretly defied the edict to stay away from the Thatchers and that’s how Liam finds himself helping Ellie search for the legendary white reindeer rumored to be living in the mountains near the town of Reindeer Pass. As he continues to cross paths with the girl through the years, his fondness turns to something more. But there’s still the issue of the family feud … When Christmas comes around, everyone has their own special wish. For some, those wishes are as simple as getting the perfect gift for that special someone. For others, those wishes are much bigger. Especially, when they wish for love. Everyone deserves the gift of love, but sometimes that's more complicated than it should be. This year is different. For those pure of heart, their wishes, even their wishes for true love, just might be granted. Wishing for Love is a heartwarming series about Christmas wishes of love coming true for those who have the purest of hearts. If you're looking for a feel-good read this holiday season, pick up A MIRTHFUL WISH (after reading The Reindeer That Got Away) to meet the authors of this heartwarming holiday romance series and find your next happy ever after.

Ten Commandments for the Long Haul
Ten Commandments for the Long Haul

Author: Daniel Berrigan

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2009-04-02

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 1725225336

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"I have a sense that the times themselves, apart from more or less deliberately created crises, render strong things fragile, and fragile things mortally endangered. The times themselves are a permanent crisis." So writes Daniel Berrigan in this journal of reflections and musings from the late 1970s. First published in 1981, this book traces Berrigan's work after his release from Danbury Prison in 1972 for his part in the Catonsville Nine antiwar demonstration--from his experiences in Palestine, Northern Ireland, and France (where he lived with Thich Nhat Hanh), to his experiences as a teacher in Manitoba and Berkeley. Throughout, Berrigan ponders the commands of Christ, the struggle to be faithful to these commands, and why so few take them seriously. With wit and wisdom, Berrigan shares his faith journey and encourages us to stay faithful to that journey, to be peacemakers for the long haul.

Your Story Matters
Your Story Matters

Author: Leslie Leyland Fields

Publisher: NavPress

Published: 2020-04-07

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1641582197

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Your Story Matters presents a dynamic and spiritually formative process for understanding and redeeming the past in order to live well in the present and into the future. Leslie Leyland Fields has used and taught this practical and inspiring writing process for decades, helping people from all walks of life to access memory and sift through the truth of their stories. This is not just a book for writers. Each one of us has a story, and understanding God's work in our stories is a vital part of our faith. Through the spiritual practice of writing, we can "remember" his acts among us, "declare his glory among the nations," and pass on to others what we have witnessed of God in this life: the mysterious, the tragic, the miraculous, the ordinary. With a companion video curriculum from RightNow Media, this is a "why not" book as opposed to a "how to" book. Leslie asks each of us an important question: "Why not learn to tell your story, in the context of the grander story of God?"