Download or read book Our Brother s Keeper written by Jedwin Smith and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-03-16 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few Vietnam books treat the effects of a U.S. soldier's death on his family. This muscularly written, starkly honest memoir fills a significant gap. Smith (Fatal Treasure), an Atlanta Journal-Constitution editor, was 22 years old, the oldest of six children, when his beloved younger brother Jeff was killed by a Vietcong rocket during a firefight near the village of Mai Xa Thi on March 7, 1968. Jeff's death tore the fragile family apart: their mother retreated into severe alcoholism and an all-encompassing fixation on Jeff (who had been her favorite); their emotionally distant father-a WWII Marine beset by postwar demons-left the family for another woman. Smith's other brothers and sisters suffered severe and lasting psychological problems, and Smith himself-while outwardly coping well by marrying, having children and working his way up the journalism ladder-became an emotional cripple bent on self-destruction: "Not only did I thoroughly embrace alcohol, but I also became kind of psychotic." Smith tells his story with bluntness and conviction, including what becomes a cathartic happy ending when he and two of his brother's fellow Marines make a journey to Vietnam in 2001 to visit the spot where Jeff died. --Publ.

Download or read book Brother s Keeper written by Julie Lee and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2020-07-21 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With war looming on the horizon and winter setting in, can two children escape North Korea on their own? Winner of the Freeman Book Award! North Korea. December, 1950. Twelve-year-old Sora and her family live under an iron set of rules: No travel without a permit. No criticism of the government. No absences from Communist meetings. Wear red. Hang pictures of the Great Leader. Don't trust your neighbors. Don't speak your mind. You are being watched. But war is coming, war between North and South Korea, between the Soviets and the Americans. War causes chaos--and war is the perfect time to escape. The plan is simple: Sora and her family will walk hundreds of miles to the South Korean city of Busan from their tiny mountain village. They just need to avoid napalm, frostbite, border guards, and enemy soldiers. But they can't. And when an incendiary bombing changes everything, Sora and her little brother Young will have to get to Busan on their own. Can a twelve-year-old girl and her eight-year-old brother survive three hundred miles of warzone in winter? Haunting, timely, and beautiful, this harrowing novel from a searing new talent offers readers a glimpse into a vanished time and a closed nation. A Jane Addams Children's Book Award Finalist An ILA Intermediate Fiction Award Winner An American Library Association Notable Children’s Book A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A Junior Library Guild Selection A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year "Will ultimately be recognized as one of the best books... on the Korean War."—Education About Asia, the Association for Asian Studies

Download or read book Cuba Winner of the Pulitzer Prize written by Ada Ferrer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE IN HISTORY WINNER OF THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE IN HISTORY “Full of…lively insights and lucid prose” (The Wall Street Journal) an epic, sweeping history of Cuba and its complex ties to the United States—from before the arrival of Columbus to the present day—written by one of the world’s leading historians of Cuba. In 1961, at the height of the Cold War, the United States severed diplomatic relations with Cuba, where a momentous revolution had taken power three years earlier. For more than half a century, the stand-off continued—through the tenure of ten American presidents and the fifty-year rule of Fidel Castro. His death in 2016, and the retirement of his brother and successor Raúl Castro in 2021, have spurred questions about the country’s future. Meanwhile, politics in Washington—Barack Obama’s opening to the island, Donald Trump’s reversal of that policy, and the election of Joe Biden—have made the relationship between the two nations a subject of debate once more. Now, award-winning historian Ada Ferrer delivers an “important” (The Guardian) and moving chronicle that demands a new reckoning with both the island’s past and its relationship with the United States. Spanning more than five centuries, Cuba: An American History provides us with a front-row seat as we witness the evolution of the modern nation, with its dramatic record of conquest and colonization, of slavery and freedom, of independence and revolutions made and unmade. Along the way, Ferrer explores the sometimes surprising, often troubled intimacy between the two countries, documenting not only the influence of the United States on Cuba but also the many ways the island has been a recurring presence in US affairs. This is a story that will give Americans unexpected insights into the history of their own nation and, in so doing, help them imagine a new relationship with Cuba; “readers will close [this] fascinating book with a sense of hope” (The Economist). Filled with rousing stories and characters, and drawing on more than thirty years of research in Cuba, Spain, and the United States—as well as the author’s own extensive travel to the island over the same period—this is a stunning and monumental account like no other.

Download or read book My Brother s Keeper written by ReShonda Tate Billingsley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a captivating debut novel that is both humorous and heartwrenching, ReShonda Tate Billingsley -- winner of the Gold Pen Award for Best New Author -- spins an irresistible story that will touch every reader's heart. Aja James hasn't had it easy. She has kept a close watch over her siblings ever since tragedy robbed them of their parents. Tired of carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders, Aja is ready for a change. Her best friend, Roxie, knows just what to do -- she sets Aja up on a date with one of the most sought after bachelors in town, handsome sportscaster Charles Clayton. Charles is everything Aja has ever dreamed of -- sensitive, sexy, and charming. But "happily ever after" isn't that simple. While Aja has rebounded from the loss of her parents, her sister and brother have not. Jada is lost in a world of silence with no way for Aja to reach her, and Eric's uncontrollable rage is wreaking havoc on his life. As Aja sees her brother heading down the same violent path that destroyed their family, she makes it her business to stop the cycle -- even if it means putting her own life, and her own chance at love, on hold. My Brother's Keeper is a poignant novel about a resilient family learning that sometimes you have to forgive in order to find the strength to move on.

Download or read book My Brother s Keeper a Time in Life of Best Friends written by Michael Dabney and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fictional novel surrounding 5 friends who grew up with one another. They find themselves going through life's test and trials. As they do, they find that they rely on one another more and more and realize that they all need and seek their friendship. Although they are all from different families, backgrounds and upbringings. This is a bond that they find that will afford them the lifelong friendship and brotherhood they all benefit from. This novel takes you on a ride of ups and downs, some twists and turns that leave you wondering and wanting to know more. It will keep you guessing even until the end only to seek more of what happens next.

Download or read book Cut written by Patricia McCormick and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published: Honesdale, Pa.: Front Street, 2000.

Download or read book Daughters of the Dream written by Tamara Lucas Copeland and published by . This book was released on 2018-06 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life and friendship seen through the lens of the civil rights and racial justice movements, you might expect it to be stories of mistreatment based on race. But that is only the backdrop. Growing up in 1950s and '60s they went on to college and success in their respective professions.

Download or read book My Brother s Keeper written by Jeff Riddering and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-21 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Jeff, I'm going to hell!"So begins the incredible, true story, told by the brother of an unlikely hero, Mike Riddering. A divine series of interruptions, his unexpected conversion and simple obedience carried Mike, his wife, and two daughters, from the fast-paced, Florida, yacht broker lifestyle to the dry, desert heat of Sub-Saharan Africa. My Brother's Keeper is the triumphant story of a man so profoundly transformed by love and faith that the rest of his life would be given to the poorest of the poor in Burkina Faso. It is the story of a modern-day martyr whose life was cut short in a brutal terrorist attack that shocked the nation. An enduring legacy of love-driven global missions speaks directly to the headlines of our day: racism, terrorism, hatred, riots, political divisions, war. Mike's life and death whisper in the midst of rage and retribution the power of love to cover a multitude of sins. In the end, what Mike gave--even to the point of his final sacrifice--can never be taken away. What remains is not the death of a saint, but the life of a servant. My Brother's Keeper will inspire and challenge you to take your place in the great story of God in these final days of history.

Download or read book My Brother s Keeper written by Jeremy Scharlow and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being ambushed and shot changed me. The event and the experiences after made me question some of my most tightly held beliefs about who I was and what I believed. I felt as though I was a stranger onto myself. My motivations for this writing are as much selfish as they are altruistic. I do not promise anything more than an account of my experiences and the emotions surrounding those experiences. I found a path I believe we all can use to find peace. I hope others can use my experiences to find their individual path to healing. If we can reach just one...

Download or read book My Family s Keeper written by Kim DéDé and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2006-11 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Tina Rasutton has grown up in the heart of New Orleans, faced with poverty and a life of tragedy she is determined to be sucessful. Tina must deal with the struggles of her five sisters and brother, her mother, and her best firend, often times ignoring her own struggles. Tina constantly faces obstacles head on trying to maintain everything in her life along. Realizing the need to not only give love but to recieve it takes her on a whirlwind of lessons."--Page 4 of cover

Download or read book Am I My Brother S Keeper written by Andrew Stafford and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-11-14 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are we responsible for the well-being of our neighbors and our friends and family? Obeying the command of God is detrimental in our efforts to reap, eternal life. I have attempted to share my efforts from personal experiences through the power of the Holy Spirit guiding my actions. The Psalm, in 37:25, says, I have been young, and now am old; Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his descendants begging bread (NKJV). The author, Andrew Earl Stafford, took years to chronicle his experiences for over seventy years as he interprets how the Holy Spirit guided him to be a leader to his family, community, and nation in sharing the presence of God in our everyday lives. Andrew became aware of the presence of God at an early age as he observed how God protected and provided for his mother, Maezell, who in the 1940s, turned down welfare because she viewed it as a trap to create dependence, rather than an opportunity to succeed. Four boys and one girl to raise, Maezell was told by the welfare department that she could not own a car because it was considered a luxury. Well, Maezells response was that, she needed a car to transport her children to school, besides, she worked at a laundry until she retired. Their father, Clifford, after leaving the navy, had no choice but to try and earn a living playing baseball in the, Old Negro Baseball Leagues. His absence from the family created a situation of divorce. Though they face possible economic challenges, Maezells goal was to make sure all of her children finished high school. They all did, and most with honors and all with perfect attendances. Andrews book covers his struggles in poverty, racism, family, society, and in the realm of spiritual warfare. Although you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, theres no reason to fear evil. Andrew learned firsthand how God will empower each of us to make this world a better place to live if we are willing to wait on him.

Download or read book The Brother s Keeper written by Tracy Groot and published by NavPress. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sons of Joseph run a successful carpentry business in Nazareth. At least, it was successful until the oldest brother, Jesus, left home to tell the world he will forgive their sins and save their souls. Now everyone is hearing outlandish reports of healings and exorcisms. Business is suffering: not many people want a stool made by the family of the local crazy man. When one of his brothers starts listening to Jesus’ troubling speeches and fanatical Zealots descend on Nazareth to convince his family to join their fight against Rome, James wants nothing more than to shut out these rumblings and have a normal life. But normal walked out the day his brother did. James knows that this year’s Passover pilgrimage will be more important than ever. Hearing about a possible plot against Jesus, he must find him and talk some sense into him before it’s too late. And he must decide for himself who his brother really is. But on the dusty road to Jerusalem, more than one faction has murder on its mind. . . .

Download or read book Go Forth I Am My Brother s Keeper written by Norma J. Edwards-Merriweather and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2017-01-19 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in troubled times. There appears to be a “war” within the United States. With the controversy regarding gay marriages, racial hatred, violence, terrorism, and distrust, this book is very relevant today because people are searching for truth. The lessons in this book consist of topics ranging from controversial present-day issues to just plain situations that women find themselves caught up in. Whether the issue is with one's job, family, community, or is church related, they are tackled in a godly manner. The solutions to current problems facing women were given to me spiritually by the Lord and are the essence of the book. I feel that He is using me to get His message out to His people of how He wants us to be more responsible in our treatment and behavior toward our fellowmen, thus the title of the book, Go Forth! I Am My Brother's Keeper.

Download or read book My Brother s Keeper written by Marcia Davenport and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two brothers of good family, education, cultivation and ample means live and die in apparent poverty. Based on the story of the Collyer brothers.

Download or read book My Brother s Keeper written by Patricia McCormick and published by Perfection Learning. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the acclaimed author of Cut comes this new novel that explores the anguish of living with divided loyalties and the cost of keeping family secrets, as a young teen struggles to keep his family together when his father abandons them.

Download or read book My Brother s Keeper a Servant s Heart written by Tariek Gahiji and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2022-06-06 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though the qualities that qualify a leader can be numerous, there is one quality if lacking would certainly disqualify one as a true leader. And that is a sincere desire to serve. This service can come in many ways but most importantly it is having a genuine concern for people. It’s very tempting as a leader to fall victim to self-gratification with all the superficial accolades and tributes given to leaders. But true leadership involves unselfishly caring for people. Taking on the responsibility of enhancing someone’s welfare is a high calling indeed and should not be taken lightly. Whatever area of leadership you may find yourself in, if you don’t possess a sincere concern for others and those around you, you’re failing as a leader. True leaders not only want what’s best for their followers but anyone in need. We’re all cultivators in God’s vineyard which spans far beyond the walls of a church building. But reaches wherever there is a need to minister to lost and troubled souls. “My Brother’s Keeper” is dedicated to providing Godly principles for becoming a better leader and understanding that one main qualification for becoming an effective leader is to have a “Servant’s Heart”.

Download or read book We Are Our Brother s Keeper written by Bernitha Ann Washington and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2008-06 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...Am I my brother's keeper?" (Genesis 4:9) God expects you to be ambassadors. Take a stand and proclaim God's truth to others. Designed to assist with your quest, this dynamic innovative guide encourages you to cultivate: - Self-Improvement - Spiritual Guidance - Soul Winning Make a significant endeavor toward these attributes necessary to nurture personal growth, while contributing toward the transformation of your life and the life of others. "We Are Our BROTHER'S KEEPER", is laid out in a format that encompasses a year long journey. It is composed of 2 sets of alphabets 'A to Z', followed by inspirational quotes. Through-out the year, you may chose a weekly alphabet with its quote, featuring Biblical Scriptures and a blank journaling NOTE page for reflections. Also, included in the guide is God's 5-Step Plan for Salvation. Talking facilitates learning. Converse with others, share the thoughts and gain biblical insights. Reading will help you know God more deeply as you savor moment through-out the scriptures. Think about what God is revealing about Himself and what He is telling you to do. God wants to transform you. This guide is friendly and very appealing. Excellent for: - Prison ministry, along with other ministries - Hotels, assisted living and convalescence facilities - Small groups, retreats and study cadres - Individuals, family members, friends and gift shops 'Think on This' Bernitha Ann Washington is a retired Elementary Teacher, with a Master's degree from Nova University, currently residing in Florida