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By Mara Faulkner. 2009
A Benedictine nun reminisces about her father’s gradual loss of sight from retinitis pigmentosa and the effects his condition had…
on her Irish American family. She interweaves her recollections of growing up in North Dakota with meditations on the metaphorical meaning of blindness in our culture. Some strong language, some descriptions of sex and some descriptions of violence. c2009.By Patrick Henry Hughes, Patrick John Hughes, Bryant A Stamford. 2008
Patrick Henry Hughes was born with a rare genetic disorder that left him without eyes and physically disabled, but he…
was also blessed with exceptional musical talent, able to play the piano at the age of two. Now, at age nineteen, he is a nationally known pianist, singer, and trumpeter who has performed at the Kennedy Center. But he's best known for playing in the University of Louisville marching band, while his devoted father pushes him in formation in his wheelchair. With determined optimism and courage, Hughes has made "I am potential" his mantra and defied the impossible at every turn. 2008.By Timothy Willard, R. Jason Locy. 2014
We’re not in this world merely to survive, but to live fully. We want to experience joy in the everyday…
grind of work, relationships, and parenting. We want healing in our suffering, forgiveness in the midst of our pains, purpose through the journey. We want to break free from the temporal and live with an eternal perspective. The authors invite you to step out of life’s shadows and into the brilliance. They want to introduce you to the God of the mysterious: a God who combats despair with joy, topples bitterness with forgiveness, and eliminates cynicism with belief and whimsy. 2014.By Mireille Guiliano. 2005
Guide to the "French paradox" of staying trim while eating for pleasure. A four-part program includes inventorying your current diet,…
adjusting to balanced portions and nutritional diversity, reintegrating favourite foods in proper measure, and maintenance. Discusses grocery shopping, food preparation, simple exercise, and secrets of Frenchwomen. Includes recipes. Bestseller. 2005.By Phyllis Campbell. 1996
Totally blind since birth, the author tells of growing up on a small Virginia farm and going away to a…
residential school with her older sister (who is also blind) and becoming a church organist. She describes in loving detail the animals and other friends she meets along the way. c1996.By Sheila Murphy. 1993
A guide to nutrition adapted to the needs of people who are HIV-positive. Covers general nutrition, menu planning, cooking, and…
ideas for improving situations such as loss of appetite, diarrhea, nausea, and trouble swallowing. Also includes recipes. 1993.By Patricia Hausman. 1983
By Edith Waldvogel Blumhofer. 2005
A biography of Fanny J. Crosby (1820-1915), the most prolific of all American hymn writers. Having lost her sight in…
infancy through a doctor's negligence, Fanny went on to compose more than 9,000 hymns, as well as various other songs, cantatas, and lyrical productions. c2005.By Lois Nicholson. 1996
Biography of Helen Keller, who became blind and deaf at nineteen months as a result of illness. Covers her birth…
in 1880 through her death in 1968. Describes her education under her private teacher Anne Sullivan, her formal schooling, and her career. Includes an introduction by Jerry Lewis. Junior and Senior High. c1996.By Miriam Polunin. 1997
This book highlights the best 50 foods to guard against illness and to enhance health and well-being. It also demystifies…
the scientific evidence about healing properties of the top health-promoting foods. Clearly displayed information enables you to assess each food's therapeutic benefits, key nutritional values, the medical conditions it can help prevent or relieve, the best forms in which to eat it, and how much to eat for particular health needs. 1997.By Harold S Kushner. 1996
Kushner, who wrote "When Bad Things Happen to Good People", asserts that individuals demand too much of themselves in regard…
to sin and guilt. By offering a different approach to the story of Adam and Eve, Kushner suggests that God forgives our mistakes - experiences from which people learn and grow. Bestseller. 1996.By Neale Donald Walsch. 2006
Author of the "Conversations with God" books explores death, dying, and the afterlife. Walsch states that his dialogue with God,…
addressing life's purpose and passing, reveals that death is a joyful, peaceful experience - not an end, but an act of creation. 2006.By Margaret Davidson. 1969
This is a biography about the life of Helen Keller and how, with the commitment and lifelong friendship of Anne…
Sullivan, she learned to talk, read, and eventually graduate from college with honours. Grades P-2. 1969.By Deepak Chopra. 2012
By capturing the lives of ten historical prophets, saints, mystics, and martyrs who are touched by a divine power, Chopra…
reveals a constantly changing God. Our belief - and therefore God itself - transforms with each passing century. Chopra brings to life the defining moments of our most influential sages, ultimately revealing universal lessons about the true nature of God. 2012.By Richard Bode. 1993
Distressed by business worries and a recent divorce, the author discovers peace and a new sense of perspective through the…
simple activity of rowing and sailing a very small craft among the islands of the New England Coast. 1993.By Harvey Diamond, Marilyn Diamond. 1985
A plan for a permanent weight-loss that the authors say "proves it's not what you eat, but when and how."…
They emphasize that it is a sensible way to approach losing weight based on natural physiological laws and cycles of the human body. Eating only fruit until noon is one of the more important tenets of the program. Bestseller. 1985.By Brandon Bays. 2006
Freedom to live, love and succeed on your own terms comes from learning how to trust that grace will provide…
for you. This grace is to be found within ourselves and encompasses peace of mind, an ability to be fully present in the moment, and an awareness of the power and possibilities present in the infinite. Brandon Bays leads you on this challenging journey with daily meditations and contemplations to draw you ever deeper into an awareness of this awesome power. c2006.Drawing from thousands of scientific studies, Carper discusses the role food may play with respect to heart trouble, digestive problems,…
cancer, diabetes, and other ailments. For those who wish to avoid health problems, Carper points out which foods may have preventive properties. Also discussed are foods that may be detrimental to certain health conditions. 1993.By Michael Pollan. 2009
Journalist offers a set of rules for eating wisely that draws from a variety of ethnic and cultural traditions. Discusses…
the link between diet and health and suggests that people renounce or modify the Western diet of highly processed foods and meat. Bestseller. 2009.By Steve Friedman, Scott Jurek. 2012
Offers an inspirational account of Jurek's life as a runner and vegan. Regaling readers with jaw-dropping tales of endurance, Jurek…
also delivers sound science and practical advice - as well as his favourite plant-based recipes. 2012.