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Blue above the chimneys
By Christine Marion Fraser. 1980
Christine Marion Fraser was born into a large, poor family in the Govan district of Glasgow during the 1950s. At…
the age of 10 she contracted a rare and horrifying disease which led to many months in hospital and her eventual confinement in a wheelchair. Even this, however, did not spoil her warmth and huge enjoyment of life.The path: creating your mission statement for work and for life
By Laurie Beth Jones. 1996
This book provides inspirational and practical advice to lead readers through every step of both defining and fulfilling a mission.…
Proffering information for both business and life projects, the author discusses the three key elements of a successful mission statement. 1996.The man who learned to walk three times: a memoir
By Peter Kavanagh. 2015
CBC journalist Peter Kavanagh was just an infant when he was diagnosed with paralytic polio and suffered permanent paralysis in…
the lower part of his left leg. As a child, Kavanagh endured painful medical procedures to even out the length of his legs, and experimental exercise techniques. He spent his youth in a leg brace and special footwear, isolating for a boy whose classmates ran freely in sneakers. His first lesson in walking was how to move while wearing such equipment. Throughout his life, as he developed a very successful career in public broadcasting, built a family, and indulged in his love of music and travel, Kavanagh underwent various surgeries to give him "normal" mobility. 2015.The reason I jump: the inner voice of a thirteen-year-old boy with autism
By David Mitchell, Naoki Higashida, Ka Yoshida. 2013
Naoki Higashida was only a middle-schooler when he began to write this book. Autistic and with very low verbal fluency,…
Naoki used an alphabet grid to painstakingly spell out his answers to the questions he imagines others most often wonder about him: why do you talk so loud? Is it true you hate being touched? Would you like to be normal? Naoki examines issues as diverse and complex as self-harm, perceptions of time and beauty, and the challenges of communication, and in doing so, discredits the popular belief that autistic people are anti-social loners who lack empathy. Bestseller. 2013.Writing with Grace: a journey beyond Down syndrome
By Judy McFarlane. 2014
"Put her away and forget about her." This was the blunt advice Grace Chen's grandfather gave Grace's parents when she…
was born with Down Syndrome. Twenty-four years later, Grace writes, "I always dream to be a famous writer." When Judy McFarlane is asked if she will help Grace, she realizes she holds deep, unacknowledged fears - that Grace will be a dull-eyed young woman who can't read, let alone write, that she might become agitated, even lash out. But the idea that Grace wants to be a writer, a dream McFarlane gave up when she was young, captures McFarlane. McFarlane delves into what it takes to face one's own prejudice, what it means to live a full life and believe you are worthy. 2014.Wired for sound: a journey into hearing
By Beverly Biderman. 1998
Biderman follows the evolution of the cochlear implant and its use in restoring hearing to people who are deaf or…
hearing impaired. She shares her own journey from deafness to having a cochlear implant, and her research into the implant before she received it. She also discusses recent developments in the use of the implants.Why her?: 6 truths we need to hear when measuring up leaves us falling behind
By Nicki Koziarz. 2018
If success is defined in the eye of the beholder, who are you letting behold your success? Nicki Koziarz is…
confronting the comparison question: Why her? Through two striving sisters in the Bible, Nicki uncovered six truths we need to hear when trying to measure up leaves you falling behind. These six truths will help you stop staring at her success and find satisfaction in yours; find contentment with your life without being complacent in who you are becoming; gain godly wisdom to answer the 'Why Her?' silent question of your soul. Someone will always be ahead. But that doesn't mean you're behind. Because Truth, like always, will set us free. And free women don't have to measure up to anybody. Not even her. 2018.Why me Lord? (Victor adult elective/13 sessions)
By Paul W Powell. 1981
Why forgive?
By Johann Christoph Arnold. 2000
A pastor relates anecdotes about the power of forgiveness in everyday life. Includes stories of unhappy families, failed business deals,…
and victims of crime who find peace within themselves and with their offenders. c2000.Why Catholic?
By John J Delaney. 1979
Who put the skunk in the trunk?: learning to laugh when life stinks
By Phil Callaway. 1999
A collection of stories that shows the difference between those who resign and those who rejoice when reality bites. Author…
and humorist Phil Callaway reminds readers that "It's always darkest just before the fridge door opens." 1999.Who put my life on fast-forward?: How To Slow Down And Start Living Again
By Phil Callaway. 2002
Callaway's personal stories and those gleaned from millionaires, CEOs, and regular folks so tired they can hardly lace their Velcro…
tennis shoes show how God can help us live deliberately in a high speed culture. c2002.When the game is over, it all goes back in the box
By John Ortberg. 2007
A promotion. A new house. The rewards of winning at life's game can be thrilling. But eventually everything goes back…
into the box, and what ultimately matters is whether we've played according to God's rules. John Ortberg uses popular games and his trademark gift of storytelling to help us live our lives for the things that really count. 2007.When God doesn't make sense
By James Dobson. 1993
This book deals with life's most troubling question, the awesome "Why?" Drawing on his experience as a Christian psychologist and…
family counsellor, Dr. Dobson brings hope to those who have almost given up. This book also helps believers avoid "the betrayal barrier," the sense that God is abandoning them amidst the storms of life. 1993When bad things happen to good people
By Harold S Kushner. 1981
What's so amazing about grace?
By Philip Yancey. 1997
Religion author illustrates the impact of forgiveness and mercy through a series of personal anecdotes, historical events, and biblical stories.…
In "Babette's Feast," a destitute woman is taken in by two sisters and years later invites an entire community to a feast in thanksgiving. 1997.Welcome, silence: my triumph over schizophrenia
By Carol S North. 1987
From childhood on, the author was dogged by the strange voices and hallucinations of schizophrenia. She graphically describes her breakdowns…
and traumatic hospitalizations. She succeeded in conquering her disability and went on to become a psychiatrist. Some strong language. 1987.Walking with God: talk to him, hear from him, really
By John Eldredge. 2008
Waiting for our souls to catch up: reason, ritual, and faith in our fallow time
By SU, Carol M Perry. 2016
In our frantic world, we all need time to stop and breathe. But how can we nurture our inner beings…
when the outer world demands so much? "Waiting for our souls to catch up" invites listeners to begin a journey of the heart and mind in which a small effort of faith, guided by reason, can yield huge spiritual dividends. From the small rituals that enhance our daily lives to the study of the historical and scriptural legacy shared by the world's great religions, this is an intelligent guide to the wisdom of the ages. 2016.Vivre réconcilié avec soi-même (Espace spirituel. Série Lève-toi et marche-- #3)
By Rémi Parent. 1998
Nos jours, faits de bonheurs petits et grands, sont de rires et de sourires. Ils sont aussi de pleurs, jours…
de mort qui portent le deuil de rêves éteints, d'amours fatiguées ou blessées. Si nous pouvions au moins choisir... Car nous sommes faits pour la vie, pour le bonheur. De cela nous sommes sûrs. Nous savons combien la santé, l'équilibre, l'amitié nous apportent joie et douceur. Pour exister pleinement, nous voudrions tant guérir magiquement des deuils qui fragilisent, parfois jusqu'à l'éteindre, notre appétit de vie. Mais le temps apprend aux hommes qu'ils ne peuvent jamais choisir entre la vie et la mort. Leur temps à eux est tissé de ces deux réalités indissociables. Comment vivre alors une existence réconciliée? Comment entrer dans une réconciliation qui, même au jour de mort, me garderait en vie, ferait de moi un artisan de vie? Bien plus, semblable réconciliation est-elle possible? C'est la seule question avec laquelle, au bout du compte, nous sommes toujours en train de lutter. 1998.