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Book Love in a Time of War  The Three Fry Sisters  Book 1

Download or read book Love in a Time of War The Three Fry Sisters Book 1 written by Adrienne Chinn and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2022-02-25 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Internationally Bestselling Author of The English Wife ‘Beautifully epic, romantic & rich in detail’ #1 & USA Today bestseller Lorna Cook ‘Sweeping and evocative’ Rosanna Ley Three sistersThe Great WarThe end of innocence...

Book LOVE IN WAR TIME

Download or read book LOVE IN WAR TIME written by PEDRO ARTURO ROJAS ARENAS and published by PEDRO ARTURO ROJAS ARENAS . This book was released on 2023-07-14 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a reading of the Colombian and South American reality, with its clashes over the application of methods and practices based on essentially materialist ideologies, which occurred in the 50s, 60s and 70s, with the author Pedro Arturo Arenas experiencing many of the social challenges, concepts and spirituality of that time. “Love in times of war” offers a panoramic photograph of the transformations that took place in Latin America, especially from the end of the 1950s onwards, a period of great social changes and full of illusions, many of which ended up dragging entire populations into especially youth, to embark on a quest for collective justice, but which in the end led to immense frustrations and tragic results in some countries. The unrestricted exercise of doctrines and dogmas, both on the left and on the right, finally produced an increase in social and economic disparities evident in many parts, stimulating and intensifying class struggles, such as the emergence of resistance movements. peasant and working class, urban guerrillas and other forms of violence, without achieving their goals. Without adequately responding to the aspirations of collective justice, such ideologies deepened the abyss between poverty and wealth, producing even more greater apathy, hopelessness and disillusionment in the hearts of the impoverished and anguished masses in countless parts of the planet. The search for a more just social order continued to lead Pedro Arenas through tortuous paths and intellectual clashes until, after a long and arduous journey, he found himself disenchanted with the political practice of members of supposed socialist organizations, realizing then the limitations of ethical and spiritual nature of the cited movements, especially in the daily interrelationships of the members of these organizations that, in turn, ignored or despised the evident religiosity of the Colombian peasants. With the new possibilities, a new world opened before his eyes, when he reunited with his old friend Gabriel Branco, through whom he learned about the Bahá'í teachings. Upon investigating the subject more deeply, he was led to conclude that such teachings constituted an incomparable social and spiritual project of a magnitude never before imagined. Leaving behind his past as a union and political activist, Pedro Arturo was now seeking new horizons of understanding, reaching the conclusion that social and political transformations are incomplete, unless they advance concomitantly with a deep spiritual transformation, and that the way to establish a new order in human affairs requires the use of new means and methods. From those new teachings emerged the understanding that conflict resolution can take place through methods of consultation and dialogue; that humanity cannot continue to be sacrificed for the maintenance of certain outdated postulates; that the sole purpose of legal norms as well as political and economic theories is the protection of the common interests of all peoples; that love for the homeland, although legitimate, needs to give way to a broader loyalty, that is, to love for humanity as a whole and, as a consequence, for the concept of world citizenship. That all kinds of prejudices need to be abandoned; that new institutions need to be erected; that the recognition of ethnic, climatic, historical, idiomatic and traditional diversity, thoughts and customs, can help to promote “a broader loyalty, a greater aspiration” that contemplates the uniqueness of humanity; that the maintenance of order can be sustained by a “single code of international law”, by an Executive and a Parliament and a World Supreme Court; that the Cause of Peace can be achieved through a binding treaty, with inviolable and clearly defined clauses, fruit of a broad global consensus. Inspired by these principles and a clear vision, Pedro Arenas rose to promote these teachings, traveling and supporting local Bahá'í activities and institutions in Colombia, where he learned about the exciting experience and fieldwork of the Rural University – FUNDAEC and the Ruhí Institute. Served as a Bahá'í pioneer in El Salvador, Central America, during a period of great uncertainty and conflict between the army and the FFLN; collaborated in activities to promote the Institute of Bahá'í training in indigenous areas on the borders of Brazil, Colombia and Peru, as well as dedicated a brief period of his life in the archipelago of Cape Verde, on the African coast, and later - now back to Brazil – in the region of Northeast, where he established himself as a Bahá'í pioneer – working as a professor linked to the Rio Grande do Norte State University. Finally, Pedro Arturo dedicates the last chapters and some accompanying texts to remembering relatives and friends, both from the oldest and most recent times, dedicating to them lines of recognition, affection and high esteem, all as a reflection and demonstration of his love and ample thanks to the Beloved of his heart, Bahá'u'lláh, for guiding him and enabling him to reach a height of achievement and joy. The whole story is told with the enthusiasm of one who was an active protagonist and is testimony to the personal transformations experienced by the author under the influence of Bahá'u'lláh's Revelation. This young Colombian seeker, like many others of his age and generation, was galvanized by the overwhelming strength and foresight of the Bahá'í teachings and still continues untiring in his efforts in the challenging task of contributing – each in a humble way and according to his abilities – in the construction of that new order advocated by Bahá’u’lláh.

Book Love in a Time of War

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  • Author : Lara Marlowe
  • Publisher : Apollo
  • Release : 2022-11-10
  • ISBN : 180110252X
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Love in a Time of War written by Lara Marlowe and published by Apollo. This book was released on 2022-11-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Irish Times bestseller 'A gripping tale of savagery and courage' Noam Chomsky 'Fascinating and captivating' Irish Times 'A beautiful book... Full of pain and longing but also joy, adventure, and excitement' Janine di Giovanni 'A superb account of the life and work of the best reporter I have ever known' Patrick CockburnWhen Lara Marlowe met Robert Fisk in 1983 in Damascus, he was already a famous war correspondent. She was a young American reporter who would become a renowned journalist in her own right. For the next twenty years, they were lovers, husband and wife and friends, occasionally angry and estranged from one another, but ultimately reconciled. They learned from each other and from the people in the ruined world they reported from: Lebanon, torn apart by a vicious civil war as well as Israeli and Syrian occupations; Iran, where they were the only journalists to interview the Middle East's chief hostage-taker and dispatcher of suicide bombers; the Islamist revolt that claimed up to 200,000 lives in Algeria; the disintegration of former Yugoslavia and two US-led wars on Iraq. This is at once a portrait of a remarkable man, the story of a Middle East broken by its own divisions and outside powers, and a moving account of a relationship in dark times.

Book Love in a Time of War

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  • Author : Suzanne Elizabeth Anderson
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2013-10-08
  • ISBN : 9780615901817
  • Pages : 326 pages

Download or read book Love in a Time of War written by Suzanne Elizabeth Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this emotionally powerful WWII drama, children's book writer Natalie Lucas looks to her faith in God to help her beloved Jewish niece Mila escape the approaching Nazi menace in Hungary. Natalie's twin sister, the celebrated poet and professor, Anna Lucas, has succumbed to early-onset dementia, making the situation even more unstable for Natalie and Mila. Natalie and Anna's personal and professional relationship provides an interesting subplot whch focuses on the foundations of sisterly love. In the meantime, surrounded by violence and the threat of capture, Natalie must find a safe way out of the country for Mila. She eventually turns to her teenage sweetheart, Deszo, a Professor whom she rejected in order to marry her true love, Max. The past love triangle between Deszo, Natalie and Anna adds further complications; however, Deszo may provide Mila with her only chance of escape. As Natalie and Deszo are thrown together by their mission to save Mila, their love for one another is re-ignighted. After the Nazis learn of Deszo's assistance to the Jews, he and Natalie are brutally interrogated by a Nazi officer who has been following their activities, and their lives are in danger. After many doubts as to who in their community is friend or foe, the novel culminates with a heart-wrenching conclusion which provokes questions of loyalty, family and above all-faith. Author's Note: Love in a Time of War is a re-telling of Mrs. Tuesday's Departure, my first novel. LOVE as the title suggests contains both a romance and the happy ending that readers told me they wanted. It is with great happiness that I am able to provide both in this story.

Book This Is How You Lose the Time War

Download or read book This Is How You Lose the Time War written by Amal El-Mohtar and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-07-16 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * HUGO AWARD WINNER: BEST NOVELLA * NEBULA AND LOCUS AWARDS WINNER: BEST NOVELLA * “[An] exquisitely crafted tale...Part epistolary romance, part mind-blowing science fiction adventure, this dazzling story unfolds bit by bit, revealing layers of meaning as it plays with cause and effect, wildly imaginative technologies, and increasingly intricate wordplay...This short novel warrants multiple readings to fully unlock its complexities.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) From award-winning authors Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone comes an enthralling, romantic novel spanning time and space about two time-traveling rivals who fall in love and must change the past to ensure their future. Among the ashes of a dying world, an agent of the Commandment finds a letter. It reads: Burn before reading. Thus begins an unlikely correspondence between two rival agents hellbent on securing the best possible future for their warring factions. Now, what began as a taunt, a battlefield boast, becomes something more. Something epic. Something romantic. Something that could change the past and the future. Except the discovery of their bond would mean the death of each of them. There’s still a war going on, after all. And someone has to win. That’s how war works, right? Cowritten by two beloved and award-winning sci-fi writers, This Is How You Lose the Time War is an epic love story spanning time and space.

Book Love   War in London

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  • Author : Olivia Cockett
  • Publisher : The History Press
  • Release : 2016-10-21
  • ISBN : 0750981687
  • Pages : 233 pages

Download or read book Love War in London written by Olivia Cockett and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2016-10-21 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love & War in London is rooted in the extraordinary milieu of wartime London. Vibrant and engaging, Olivia Cockett's diary reveals her frustrations, fears, pleasures and self-doubts. She recorded her mood swings and tried to understand them, and wrote of her lover (a married man) and the intense relationship they had. As she and her friends and family in New Scotland Yard were swept up by the momentous events of another European war, she vividly reported on what she saw and heard in her daily life. Hers is a diary that brings together the personal and the public. It permits us to understand how one intelligent, imaginative woman struggled to make sense of her life, as the city in which she lived was drawn into the turmoil of a catastrophic war.

Book A Terrible Love of War

Download or read book A Terrible Love of War written by James Hillman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-02-22 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: War is a timeless force in the human imagination—and, indeed, in daily life. Engaged in the activity of destruction, its soldiers and its victims discover a paradoxical yet profound sense of existing, of being human. In A Terrible Love of War, James Hillman, one of today’s most respected psychologists, undertakes a groundbreaking examination of the essence of war, its psychological origins and inhuman behaviors. Utilizing reports from many fronts and times, letters from combatants, analyses by military authorities, classic myths, and writings from great thinkers, including Twain, Tolstoy, Kant, Arendt, Foucault, and Levinas, Hillman’s broad sweep and detailed research bring a fundamentally new understanding to humanity’s simultaneous attraction and aversion to war. This is a compelling, necessary book in a violent world.

Book In Love and War

Download or read book In Love and War written by Liz Trenow and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: July, 1919. The First World War is over. The war-torn area of Flanders near Ypres is no longer home to trenches or troops, but groups of tourists. Controversial battlefield tourism now drives bus-loads of people to witness first-hand where loved ones fell and died. At the Hotel de la Paix in the small village of Poperinghe, three women have come to the battlefields to find a trace of men they have loved and lost. Ruby is just 21, a shy Englishwoman looking for the grave of her husband. Alice is only a little older but brimming with confidence; she has travelled all the way from America, convinced her brother is in fact still alive and still in France. Then there's Martha and her son Otto, who are not all they seem to be.

Book Everfair

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  • Author : Nisi Shawl
  • Publisher : Macmillan
  • Release : 2016-09-06
  • ISBN : 076533805X
  • Pages : 384 pages

Download or read book Everfair written by Nisi Shawl and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An "alternate history novel that explores the question of what might have come of Belgium's ... colonization of the Congo if the native populations had learned about steam technology a bit earlier"--Amazon.com.

Book Lovely War

Download or read book Lovely War written by Julie Berry and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times bestseller! Perfect for fans of Divine Rivals, a critically acclaimed, multi-layered romance set in the perilous days of World Wars I and II, where gods hold the fates--and the hearts--of four mortals in their hands. They are Hazel, James, Aubrey, and Colette. A classical pianist from London, a British would-be architect-turned-soldier, a Harlem-born ragtime genius in the U.S. Army, and a Belgian orphan with a gorgeous voice and a devastating past. Their story, as told by goddess Aphrodite, who must spin the tale or face judgment on Mount Olympus, is filled with hope and heartbreak, prejudice and passion, and reveals that, though War is a formidable force, it's no match for the transcendent power of Love. Hailed by critics, Lovely War has received seven starred reviews and is an indie bestseller. Author Julie Berry has been called "a modern master of historical fiction" by Bookpage and "a celestially inspired storyteller" by the New York Times, and Lovely War is truly her masterwork.

Book In Love and War

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  • Author : Lily Baxter
  • Publisher : Random House
  • Release : 2014-07-10
  • ISBN : 1448135583
  • Pages : 466 pages

Download or read book In Love and War written by Lily Baxter and published by Random House. This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compelling wartime novel of love, loss and remembrance from the bestselling author of The Shopkeeper's Daughter. August 1914. With the approach of war about to bring tragedy and heartache to families all over England, Elsie longs to do her duty for King and country. She heads to London to act as an interpreter for thousands of Belgium refugees. But although she enjoys her work, she longs to do more. And when the opportunity arises she joins the foreign office, travelling to France as an undercover agent. When circumstances force her to return home, she joins the FANYs. And on the battlefields of Europe, she must find the courage to help save lives, each day hoping that one day she’ll be reunited with the man she loves.

Book Love   War

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  • Author : Melissa de la Cruz
  • Publisher : Penguin
  • Release : 2018-04-17
  • ISBN : 1524739669
  • Pages : 384 pages

Download or read book Love War written by Melissa de la Cruz and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Bestseller! The thrilling romance of young Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler continues in the sizzling sequel to the New York Times bestselling Alex & Eliza: A Love Story 1781. Albany, New York. As the war for American independence rages on, Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler begin their new life as a married couple. Still, Alex is as determined as ever to prove his mettle and secure his legacy . . . even if that means leaving his beloved Eliza behind to join the front lines at the Battle of Yorktown. But when the war unexpectedly arrives on Eliza's doorstep, she must fight for a better future--for their fledgling country and for her marriage. Yet even after the Revolution comes to its historic close, Alex and Eliza's happily-ever-after is threatened. Eliza struggles to build a home in the hustle and bustle of New York City just as Alex's burgeoning law practice brings him up against his greatest rival--the ambitious young lawyer Aaron Burr. And with Alex's star on the rise, Eliza can't help but feel neglected by a husband who seems to have time for everyone but her. Torn apart by new trials and temptations, can Alex and Eliza's epic love survive life in the big city? The battles are just beginning in the sumptuous sequel to Melissa de la Cruz's New York Times bestselling Alex & Eliza: A Love Story.

Book In Love and War

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  • Author : Alex Preston
  • Publisher : Faber & Faber
  • Release : 2014-07-01
  • ISBN : 0571279473
  • Pages : 341 pages

Download or read book In Love and War written by Alex Preston and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Love and War weaves fact and fiction to create a sweeping portrait of a city at war. The novel is told through the eyes, letters and journals of Esmond Lowndes, who comes to Italy a lost and lonely young man in the shadow of his politician father. Through his friendships with a striking cast of contemporary characters, from the poet Ezra Pound to Alice Keppel, a former royal mistress, Esmond begins to leave his early disappointments behind him. On the cobbles of Florence's many-storied streets, he deepens his appreciation of art and literature, and falls in love.With the coming of war, Esmond finds himself stranded in a city of enemies, hunted by the malevolent Mario Carità, head of the Fascist secret police. He retreats into the hills above Florence, taking with him a painting that has come to assert a profound hold over him. When the Nazis arrive, Esmond is drawn into Giustizia e Libertà, the Resistance movement, and is soon helping to spirit refugees to safety, to hide the city's Jews. With his lover, Ada, at his side, he is at the centre of assassination plots, shoot-outs and car chases, culminating in a final mission of extraordinary daring.In Love and War is a novel that will take you deep into the secret heart of history, meticulously researched and full of period detail. It is a novel of art and letters, of bawdy raconteurs and dashing spies. With Esmond Lowndes you will see the beauty of Florence as never before, and feel the horror of war as it sweeps over the city's terracotta rooftops. Inspired by a host of real-life stories, In Love and War is both epic and intimate, harrowing and heartwarming.

Book Love and War

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  • Author : John Jakes
  • Publisher : Open Road Media
  • Release : 2012-07-10
  • ISBN : 1453255990
  • Pages : 1588 pages

Download or read book Love and War written by John Jakes and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2012-07-10 with total page 1588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVThe Main and Hazard families clash on and off the Civil War’s battlefields as they grapple with the violent realities of a divided nation /divDIV America’s master storyteller continues his reign with Love and War, a story steeped in passion and betrayal. With the Confederate and Union armies furiously fighting, the once-steadfast bond between the Main and Hazard families continues to be tested. From opposite sides of the conflict, they face heartache and triumph on the frontlines as they fight for the future of the nation and their loved ones. With his impeccable research and unfailing devotion to the historical record, John Jakes offers his most enthralling and enduring tale yet./divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an illustrated biography of John Jakes including rare images from the author’s personal collection. /div

Book Make Love  Make War

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  • Author : Brian Doerksen
  • Publisher : David C Cook
  • Release : 2010-01-01
  • ISBN : 1434700437
  • Pages : 257 pages

Download or read book Make Love Make War written by Brian Doerksen and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Worship elevates us into God's presence, renews our spirits, and expresses our deepest love for our Savior. Yet worship can also be a call to arms, a battle cry, a salvo in an ancient spiritual struggle. Acclaimed songwriter Brian Doerksen believes that God is calling us to both love and to battle. To spread peace and wage spiritual warfare. We do this through how we live, how we serve Him, and how we protect and fight for what matters most. For Brian, music was his answer to this provocative call. Now Brian shares the stories and inspirations behind some of today's most acclaimed songs of worship, including "Come, Now is the Time to Worship," "Hallelujah (Your Love is Amazing)," and "With All My Affection." Brian shares rich truths and insights that informed twelve of his greatest songs, and offers special tips for aspiring songwriters. Readers will be encouraged to wage spiritual war and share His love through a life of radical worship.

Book Baaz

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  • Author : Anuja Chauhan
  • Publisher : HarperCollins
  • Release : 2017-04-10
  • ISBN : 9352644131
  • Pages : 436 pages

Download or read book Baaz written by Anuja Chauhan and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-04-10 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Why do they call you Baaz?' 'It means falcon,' he replies solemnly. 'Or bird of prey. Because I swoop down on the enemy planes just like a Baaz would.' Then he grins. The grey eyes sparkle. 'It's also short for bastard.'1971. The USSR-backed India-Mukti Bahini alliance is on the brink of war against the America-aided Pakistani forces. As the Cold War threatens to turn red hot, handsome, laughing Ishaan Faujdaar, a farm boy from Chakkahera, Haryana, is elated to be in the IAF, flying the Gnat, a tiny fighter plane nicknamed 'Sabre Slayer' for the devastation it has wreaked in the ranks of Pakistan's F-86 Sabre Squadrons. Flanked by his buddies Raks, a MiG-21 Fighter, Maddy, a transport pilot who flies a Caribou, and fellow Gnatties Jana, Gana and Mana, Shaanu has nothing on his mind but glory and adventure - until he encounters Tehmina Dadyseth, famed bathing beauty and sister of a dead fauji, who makes him question the very concept of nationalism and whose eyes fill with disillusioned scorn whenever people wax eloquent about patriotism and war...Pulsating with love, laughter and courage, Baaz is Anuja Chauhan's tribute to our men in uniform.

Book Crossing the Borders of Time

Download or read book Crossing the Borders of Time written by Leslie Maitland and published by Other Press, LLC. This book was released on 2013-01-08 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a pier in Marseille in 1942, with desperate refugees pressing to board one of the last ships to escape France before the Nazis choked off its ports, an 18-year-old German Jewish girl was pried from the arms of the Catholic Frenchman she loved and promised to marry. As the Lipari carried Janine and her family to Casablanca on the first leg of a perilous journey to safety in Cuba, she would read through her tears the farewell letter that Roland had slipped in her pocket: “Whatever the length of our separation, our love will survive it, because it depends on us alone. I give you my vow that whatever the time we must wait, you will be my wife. Never forget, never doubt.” Five years later – her fierce desire to reunite with Roland first obstructed by war and then, in secret, by her father and brother – Janine would build a new life in New York with a dynamic American husband. That his obsession with Ayn Rand tormented their marriage was just one of the reasons she never ceased yearning to reclaim her lost love. Investigative reporter Leslie Maitland grew up enthralled by her mother’s accounts of forbidden romance and harrowing flight from the Nazis. Her book is both a journalist’s vivid depiction of a world at war and a daughter’s pursuit of a haunting question: what had become of the handsome Frenchman whose picture her mother continued to treasure almost fifty years after they parted? It is a tale of memory that reporting made real and a story of undying love that crosses the borders of time.