Download or read book Tears and Triumphs written by John R Black and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-18 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Vietnam veteran, quality consultant, and musician John R. Black, who rose from his childhood on a rural homestead to serve his country in the United States Army, including two tours in Vietnam. After a subsequent career at Boeing, Black became a globally recognized quality and Lean production consultant, most notably transferring the proven techniques of manufacturing quality improvement to revolutionize healthcare in the United States, Canada, and internationally. With frank language and humor, he reveals the hidden stories behind his professional success, tracing his earliest influences-from the joys of a close-knit family to abuse by a Catholic priest-through his family life, his wartime experiences, his return to music as a means of healing Vietnam wounds, and his current focus as a performing artist with an international following of fellow Vietnam vets. Read an excerpt: An pilot who was a friend of mine was replaced by an Air Force captain who drank a fifth a night. His hands shook every morning, and one day that seemed to catch up with him. He went to the airfield for a flight over the province but forgot to gas up his plane, an L-19 Bird Dog. How could a trained Air Force pilot flying in Vietnam in 1967 forget to make sure his airplane was fueled before taking off on a mission? Well, the military had given Cessna a challenge: The plane had to be capable of taking off and landing over a 50-foot obstacle in less than 600 feet at its maximum allowable gross weight. The plane that resulted from these specs, Cessna's Model 305, became known as the L-19 Bird Dog. During the Vietnam War it was used mostly for reconnaissance, finding targets or adjusting artillery, escorting convoys, and providing forward air control for tactical aircraft such as bombers It would later be renamed the O-1, with the O standing for observation, until the Army officially retired it in 1974. The Bird Dog was aptly named. I flew a number of those flights over Go Cong province seated in the rear observation seat. If you were flying slowly over the province, it was easier for the passenger to search for and locate enemy ground positions. When we found the enemy- we hoped that was who it was, but in free-fire zones we usually knew who it was-the passenger would radio in that position to bring in artillery fire, for example. As a result, when the VC spotted a Bird Dog flying low overhead, they might expect that something might soon happen. The plane was vulnerable to ground fire, but the VC would not always take a shot because then they'd definitely be revealing their position. A Bird Dog passenger in another province who came into the country about the time I did took a round in his seat but was able to recover.Luckily I didn't get in that seat one early morning with this particular Air Force pilot, who was stone cold drunk. I said, "I'm getting out here and will take your picture as you take off." A movie clip of that takeoff would have shown a very brief taxi and takeoff but a great image of what followed. When he got to the end of the runway, the engine quit and the plane took a nosedive right into the swamp. I helped the pilot out of the cockpit, as I recall, and when he started to walk away, I said, "What are you doing?" "I'm going back to bed," he told me, and he walked back to the billets. When he woke up he was told he was relieved of duty as soon as his Seagram's hangover wore off

Download or read book Tears and triumphs combined written by Leander Lycurgus Pickett and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Lady Justice Gets Lei d written by Robert Thornhill and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2011-03-22 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lady Justice never takes a break-not even for weddings or vacations. And that means Walt Williams is back at it Walt and his sweetheart, Maggie McBride, are finally going to tie the knot. But getting to the big day is an adventure in itself. Walt finds himself wondering if it's even a good idea to get married at the age of sixty-seven. After all, he and Maggie are both set in their ways. Can they learn to share a living space and a life together? Walt isn't so sure, until another mystery comes his way. When Walt and Maggie are told by a Hawaiian historian that they will someday go to Hawaii to serve a purpose, they're not sure what to think. When that same historian is murdered, as well as his brother, Walt can't help but wonder what his connection to this case is. What's in store for him this time? He and Maggie feel the pull to Hawaii, and it's off they go to say 'I do.' Their best pals Mary and Willie are along for the comical ride. Just getting to Hawaii with these two in tow is an adventure But this won't be a quiet vacation. Walt and Maggie do have a purpose in Hawaii, and it's time to fulfill it. Ancient artifacts, political zealots, and a tiny lizard drag the honeymooners and their friends from their posh hotel into more sticky situations. Lady Justice always needs a hand The characters that readers have come to love have returned to tickle your funny bone with their crazy antics. Join them and a surprising new addition to the cast for off-the-wall humor and intriguing mystery in the third installment of Robert Thornhill's compelling series, and see what happens when Lady Justice Gets Lei'd.

Download or read book Tears to Triumph written by Marianne Williamson and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heal by embracing your pain with #1 New York Times bestselling author Marianne Williamson – preorder her latest, The Mystic Jesus, picking up where A Return to Love left off The internationally recognized teacher, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of A Return to Love argues that our desire to avoid pain is actually detrimental to our lives, disconnecting us from our deepest emotions and preventing true healing and spiritual transcendence. Marianne Williamson is a bestselling author, world-renowned teacher, and one of the most important spiritual voices of our time. In Tears to Triumph, she argues that we—as a culture and as individuals—have learned to avoid facing pain. By doing so, we are neglecting the spiritual work of healing. Instead of allowing ourselves to embrace our hurt, we numb it, medicate it, dismiss it, or otherwise divert our attention so that we never have to face it. In refusing to acknowledge our suffering, we actually prolong it and deny ourselves the opportunity for profound wisdom—ultimately limiting our personal growth and opportunity for enlightenment. Frozen by denial, we are left standing in the breech. Whole industries profit from this immobility, and while they have grown rich, we have become spiritually poorer. As Marianne makes clear, true healing and transcendence can only come when we finally face our pain and wrestle with what it has to teach us. Written with warm compassion and profound wisdom, Tears to Triumph offers us a powerful way forward through the pain, to a deeper awareness of our feelings, our lives, and our true selves.

Download or read book Triumph Through Tears written by Mary Ann Shepard Ash and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2003-10 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Triumph Through Tears" is a comforting collection of poetry that will help in the healing process while enlightening readers in God's Word. It was inspired and written through personal tragedy.

Download or read book Your Eternal Reward written by Erwin W. Lutzer and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2015-04-17 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When we reflect on how we lived for Christ, we might weep on the other side of the celestial gates. To their own detriment, many Christians have emptied the judgment seat of Christ of its meaning, living like they will never meet His knowing gaze. For this they may have tears in heaven. In this provocative book, Dr. Erwin Lutzer argues that remorse in heaven awaits those who don’t live fully for God on earth. Exploring the often-overlooked Scriptures about reward and judgment for Christians, Dr. Lutzer answers questions like: How will believers be judged? Do rewards for faithfulness vary? If heaven is perfect, why do rewards even matter? His answers are immensely practical. Your Eternal Reward will prompt you to live more faithfully, whether in your conduct, your speech, or even your use of money, that you might enjoy heaven all the more. What is sown on earth is reaped in heaven, and Dr. Lutzer will have you taking this truth to heart.

Download or read book Triumph Through the Tears written by Jessica Moyer and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compelling and true story of an ordinary woman who experienced extraordinary traumas and losses in her life. Through the pain and darkness, she was able to rise above and turn the devastation into her life's purpose. This book is for anyone who is searching for hope despite the tears, trials, and sorrows they may experience. Jessica offers a candid look into the use of the five intrinsic gifts to improve your mindset and tangible ways to turn your pain into purpose and seek the light. She will guide you in improving your mental and physical health while navigating the difficult and seemingly lonely times of grief. She offers hope you will need for bright days before you. This is your opportunity to open the pages and be inspired to live purposefully triumphant!

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Download or read book Tears and Triumphs No 3 Classic Reprint written by L. L. Pickett and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-21 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Tears and Triumphs, No. 3 We submit to the Christian public this new book of songs, which we publish in the name of Jesus. Its predecessors have sold nearly half million. May it lead many to yield all to Him. With that hope we incorporate the following beautiful hymn in this preface. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Download or read book Triumph Through Tears written by Mary Ann Shepard Ash and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2003-10 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Triumph Through Tears" is a comforting collection of poetry that will help in the healing process while enlightening readers in God's Word. It was inspired and written through personal tragedy.

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Download or read book Tears to Triumph written by Dawn Marie Daniels and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2009-08-25 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to embrace the adversity in your life--and be happier. Women today face bigger personal challenges than ever before. Balancing increasing responsibilities at work while managing a household and caring for children--and more and more often grandparents--is enough to drive anyone to the edge. But every bad boss, souring relationship, and personal struggle is a chance to test your own strengths and resourcefulness. Tears to Triumph shares a new framework that will help move you beyond just surviving. Here, real women share their stories of triumph over life's difficult and sometimes tricky, unfair hardships. Most importantly, it shows you how to use your own adversities as a blueprint for future success. You will learn: • How to identify the lesson in the moment • The cause of stressful behaviors--and the solutions • What to look for, how to react, and where to go for more help • Specific ways to insure emotional, interpersonal, and career success • Identify your success pattern based on your unique experience You can be happy and live a healthy, fulfilling life while rising to meet today's difficult challenges. Dawn Marie Daniels is the editorial force behind a number of award-winning authors, and has utilized her position to ensure that African American projects get the attention they deserve. Daniels has established a commanding presence in adult nonfiction with such books as In the Meantime and One Day My Soul Just Opened Up, both New York Times bestsellers by Iyanla Vanzant. Candace Sandy is the President of Candace Sandy Communications, a multi-media cooperative that targets women. For eleven years, she has also served as the Communications Director for Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY). Sandy has conducted celebrity radio interviews with stars such as Pam Grier, Stevie Wonder, and Will Smith.

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