Download or read book Of Tapestry Time and Tears written by Carol Morgan and published by Carol Morgan. This book was released on 2011-01-07 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Those who do not learn from the lessons of history are condemned to repeat them." George Santayana's law of repetitive consequences is applicable not only in the context of history, but also in people's lives. It is the underlying theme of the novel Of Tapestry, Time and Tears. Of Tapestry, Time and Tears is an epic story of a woman's journey of painful self-discovery and her participation in the historical events of the twentieth century-the Depression, World War II, India's Partition, and ultimately, 9/11. Edwina Kleberg is defined by her German and Irish immigrant parents and her life in the Texas Hill Country during the Depression and pre-war years of the 1930's. As a female writer in the predominately male world of journalism, she is a unique observer to the myriad of hateful global changes through her work as a war correspondent in Italy, but meets an Indian soldier who not only saves her life at the battle of Monte Cassino, but piques her interest about India's impending break from British rule. Her ultimate assignment takes her to 1946 India. Against the dramatic backdrop of India's Independence and the violent cruelties of Partition, Edwina commits a series of poor choices, including a tragically poignant romance, all of which transforms her from a naïve egotistical young writer into a mature woman committed to saving the orphans of Delhi. Upon her return to Texas, she is faced with personal demons of loneliness, purposelessness, and alcoholism which miraculously results in her greatest blessing-just as Baba, her beloved sadhu predicted. Each of the characters woven through the story mirrors the complexities of life and how we are permanently affected by the historical era into which we are born. From Rajil Chaudhary, an emotionally tortured man trapped between the modern world of the west and the rigidity of India's culture, Baba, the colorful sadhu, who guides Edwina through her problems with his rich metaphorical lessons, Nikolai Petrov, the Russian journalist who surreptitiously struggles against the Cold War, Gordon Winchcomb, the hard-edged entrepreneur who secretly believes in the noble magic of Don Quixote to Carl T. Bunch, the Texas rancher hiding a painful secret behind his wild, alcohol-fueled antics-all of the characters are fresh, psychologically complex, and symbolic of life's difficult choices.
Download or read book A History of Tapestry from the Earliest Times Until the Present Day written by William George Thomson and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Facing Tomorrow written by Phyllis McElwain, PhD and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-07-29 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In the beginning of the grieving process survival seems an impossible feat. The mourners challenge lies in Facing Tomorrow. After the death of her first husband, author Phyllis McElwain found herself unequipped to deal with grieving. Yet eventually, she managed to cope with it, learning there are many losses to grieve besides death itself. Conceived during the mourning process, Facing Tomorrow offers discussions that may be helpful to you in your journey of grief. It is not a how-to guide, but simply a description of the process of moving from the moment of loss toward healing and restructuring ones life.".
Download or read book A Spark of Genius a book of verse written by Raymond Tucker and published by Raymond Tucker Jr. This book was released on 2013-11-17 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Spark of Genius is a continuation of my poetry. It covers topics such as life, love, and inspiration. It also touches a little bit on my years suffering from childhood sexual abuse and a smaller amount on addiction.
Download or read book Christmas Tapestry written by Patricia Polacco and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-09-11 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a leak ruins the sacristy wall in his father’s church, Jonathan Jefferson Weeks thinks Christmas Eve service will be ruined. Luckily he and his father find a beautiful tapestry, perfect for covering the damaged wall and giving the church a festive look! But then, an old Jewish woman recognizes the beautiful cloth. Her discovery leads to a real miracle on Christmas Eve.
Download or read book Tapestry of Tears written by R.D. Payne and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-06-28 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tapestry is created by diligently working many threads together to make a complete picture. This story is a tapestry of life created from true facts and events made up with various threads of a childs life up to adulthood from birth in 1936 in a Yorkshire town to the millennium. It tells of world events that happened in her lifetime that made the headlines in the worlds press and on the cinema and TV screen newsreels. It relays a childs perspective of the Second World War and the hardships that had to be endured by the people of her time. The promise of a normal family life shattered by the death of her mother before the childs second birthday and the trauma experienced by her father in his dilemma and the consequences of it. It continues to describe her life after being admitted into the local orphanage, which became her home for a number of years, as one small insecure child amongst many. The story creates a picture of various stages leading up to the introduction by her father of the lady who was to become her future mother. Life progresses through the years leading to her marriage, motherhood, tragedy, heartbreak, divorce and disillusionment. Fate then gives a hand and in unexpected twist she finds herself remarried and living on a beautiful island in the Ionian Sea. She experiences life style changes that help her to grow in confidence and maturity enabling her to blend easily into the Greek way of life. She lives the dream for a short time before deciding to return to England to her family that she has missed so much by their absence in her everyday life. Upon her return she finds she has too much time on her hands and takes up voluntary work and media studies. Through the media work she assists someone with her family tree and decides to do one of her own. This leads to the discovery of a whole new family living in New Zealand. Contact was hastily made via e-mail and at a later date she was able to meet all the relatives involved who were still living, when nine of them visited her in England. After further research a bigger picture emerged of her beginnings that she had previously known nothing about but other had done. The startling facts were revealed to her. Her father had been part of two families resulting in the previously unknown relation in New Zealand and others. She manages to contact the other relatives besides from her own birth town in Yorkshire. Contact was then established and meeting arranged with all concerned. The result being that many things connected with her childhood came to her notice with their revelations. The tapestry of 64 years of her life was now complete.
Download or read book The Law Times Reports written by and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 968 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge Second Edition written by The New York Times and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-10-30 with total page 1340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing a comprehensive update and complete revision of the authoritative reference work from the award-winning daily paper, this one-volume reference book informs, educates, and clarifies answers to hundreds of topics.
Download or read book A History of Tapestry from the Earliest Times Until the Present Day written by William George Thomson and published by . This book was released on 1930 with total page 846 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Bayeux Tapestry written by Carola Hicks and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-07-31 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The vivid scenes on the Bayeux Tapestry depict the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings in 1066. It is one of Europe's greatest treasures and its own story is full of drama and surprise. Who commissioned the tapestry? Was it Bishop Odo, William's ruthless half-brother? Or Harold's dynamic sister Edith, juggling for a place in the new court? Hicks shows us this world and the miracle of the tapestry's making: the stitches, dyes and strange details in the margins. For centuries it lay ignored in Bayeux cathedral until its 'discovery' in the eighteenth century. It became a symbol of power as well as art: townsfolk saved it during the French Revolution; Napoleon displayed it to promote his own conquest; the Nazis strove to make it their own; and its influence endures today. This marvellous book, packed with thrilling stories, shows how we remake history in every age and how a great work of art has a life of its own.
Download or read book Ice Tapestries written by Aubie Brennan and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-07-27 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the cover of the night young Laura skated on the local pond, hiding her unique ability from the world. Then one day her secret was discovered, and it changed her village forever.
Download or read book A Tapestry of Dreams written by Roberta Gellis and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Against all odds, they dare to search for love: the lady who has sworn not to marry...and the knight who has vowed to win her heart For the lovely Lady Audris, taking a husband would mean losing her home. She is content to concentrate on her special gift, weaving gorgeous tapestries that often contain hints of the future. But nothing predicts the arrival of Hugh Licorne, confident in his strength and single-minded in his determination—to have her. From the moment Hugh sets eyes on Lady Audris, he knows he has found the woman destined to be his wife. She's courageous and beautiful, delicate yet strong. But winning her trust and defending her from her enemies will be the greatest battle he has ever faced. The Tales of Jernaeve series: Tapestry of Dreams (Book 1) Fires of Winter (Book 2) Praise for Tapestry of Dreams: "An enjoyably rich story crammed full of plot. This epic is perfect for readers who like an extra dose of history in their romance." — Publisher's Weekly "Gellis paints a wonderful picture of the time and place she is writing about — both the beauty and the brutality..." — Night Owl Reviews "A Tapestry of Dreams is one to savor." — Historical Novels Review
Download or read book Tapestry written by Karen Ranney and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 1995-05 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Karen Ranney tells a beauty and the beast story of true love. Laura Blake has been in love with her next door neighbor, Alex Weston, ever since she was a child. The Seven Years War separated them, however, and in the intervening years, Alex lost his youthful enthusiasm for life while Laura grew into a woman more certain than ever of her feelings. Alex returned home from the war horribly scarred, and it was his attitude about his disfigurement and his resultant reclusive life that posed the greatest threat to their happiness. Laura managed to convince Alex of the power of love, but Fate stepped in and changed their lives again.
Download or read book Tapestry of Tears written by R. D. Payne and published by . This book was released on 2004-02-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Crying of Lot 49 written by Thomas Pynchon and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1999-04 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oedipa Maas finds herself enmeshed in a worldwide conspiracy.
Download or read book The Last Tear written by Jean Alice Rowcliffe and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is a MUST READ for anyone who has lost a loved one or is seeking an honest story about what it is like to traverse the journey of grief. Jean's powerfully candid story is rich, insightful, and illuminates a truth in all our lives that is sadly unnoticed and often silenced." Juli Fraga, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist A mother grasps her dying son's hand, struggling how to let go and aghast at what life will become after his death. The Last Tear is the harrowing true story of my only child James, a dynamic 17 year old who was diagnosed in 2008 with an extremely rare form of cancer, dying eleven months later on the eve of Mother's Day. Rather than allowing cancer to define his days James became even more focused on school, college applications and his future, inspiring not only his peers but the larger community including President Obama. My crippling sorrow that paralyzed for years is shared with candor and will touch anyone who has struggled with excruciating grief. Poignant and at times difficult, The Last Tear eventually uplifts as it transcends a tale of cancer and death to embrace the larger canvas of how to live authentically with sorrow as a new companion.
