Download or read book The Dark Path written by David Schickler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young man struggles to reconcile God, faith, and sex as he stumbles toward finding himself in this "brave and irreverent" (Details) memoir. Since childhood, David Schickler has been torn between his intense desire to become a Catholic priest and his equally fervent desire for the company of women. Things don't get any clearer for Schickler at college, where he initiates serious conversations about becoming a Jesuit just as he enters a passionate relationship with a vivacious, agnostic young woman. Setting out on a journey to understand the balance between a life of faith and life in the real world, Schickler comes to terms with this dichotomy and learns that the answers he seeks aren't clear-cut--no matter how long he treads the dark path. Candid and funny, lyrical and blunt, The Dark Path is an evocative portrayal of one man's struggle with faith and women . . . both of which he tries to love with bold, bracing honesty.

Download or read book A Dark Path to Freedom written by Enver Altaylı and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Dark Path to Freedom tells one of the most exciting life stories of the twentieth century. Born on the eve of the Russian Revolution, Ruzi Nazar was charming, brilliant and passionately committed to Central Asia's liberation from Soviet rule. He was a Red Army officer during World War II, then a fugitive in postwar Germany's underworld, and finally emigrated to the US, mixing with the powerful and famous and rising high in the CIA. He became a US diplomat in Ankara and Bonn, and an undercover agent in Iran. Nazar's foresight was as impressive as his career. He predicted that Communism would collapse from within, briefing Reagan before the Gorbachev talks. A moderate Muslim, his warnings about Islamist radicalism fell on deaf ears. This remarkable biography casts unique light on the lives of those caught up in World War II and the Cold War, and the independence struggles of nationalities oppressed by Communism. -- Inside jacket flap.

Download or read book Dark Path written by Melissa F. Miller and published by Brown Street Books. This book was released on 2017-09-07 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practicing Buddhist and retired forensic pathologist Bodhi King seeks peace. But death keeps finding him. After solving a series of unexplained deaths and exposing a sordid political scandal, Bodhi retreated from the limelight. Permanently, he thought. But now he's called out of early retirement to help investigate a death cluster on a private island in the Florida Keys. Healthy residents of a ritzy assisted living facility are dying in the middle of the night ... their faces frozen in terror. Bodhi arrives on Golden Island to find a community gripped by fear. And beneath the surface, conflict simmers, threatening to boil over. The charismatic leader of the Golden Island Church, the dying Cuban-Americans, and the local Catholic priest all have secrets to protect. It’s up to Bodhi to bring the truth to light … before another resident dies. Dark Path is the first book in an intriguing, engrossing new forensic thriller series by USA Today bestselling author Melissa F. Miller. What Readers Are Saying: “[A] very enjoyable read—a forensic thriller crossed with cozy mystery, with a cast of entertaining characters confined in a remote location. … [I]n Miller’s books there are always interesting themes alongside the thrill of a fast-paced plot, and Dark Path is no exception.” “I fervently enjoyed the twists and turns as one by one, the clues to the puzzle are discovered.” “[A]n excellent, tightly woven tale that hooked me quickly and kept me reading until the conclusion.” “Melissa Miller's writing is strong, with good character development, lots of action and a mystery that keeps you guessing until the end.” Other Thriller/Mystery Series by Melissa F. Miller: The Sasha McCandless Legal Thriller Series The Aroostine Higgins Thriller Series The We Sisters Three Mystery Series Keywords: forensic thriller, medical thriller, thriller series, series, Buddhist, Buddhism, nonviolent, metaphysical, gripping, intriguing, engrossing, sophisticated, thought-provoking, religion, prosperity gospel, Santeria, Key West, forensic mystery, fans of Bones, Temperance Brennan, Kathy Reichs, Michael Palmer, Rizzoli & Isles, Tess Gerritsen, free thriller, free mystery

Download or read book Path of the Dark written by Jayne Castel and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-13 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He's been sent to assassinate a princess ... but a beautiful sorceress threatens to ruin his plans. Prince Elias of Anthor failed to kill the last surviving member of an overthrown royal family when he had the chance. Now his father wants him to finish the job. Traveling north under the guise of peace, Elias's task is straightforward: start negotiations, get close to the princess, and end her life. It's straightforward until he meets a woman who will challenge him on every level. Ryana is an enchanter who prefers singing in crowded taverns to following the rules of the Order she's sworn to. A woman with a dark past, she's trying to keep out of trouble when she meets Elias. He's the son of a dictator, sent to negotiate peace with her king, and she distrusts him from the first--but she can't deny the pull between them. The Anthor prince represents everything she's sworn to avoid. He's dangerous, yet she can't keep away from him. Time is running out for Elias. But when it comes time to kill the princess, he finds himself faced with the most difficult decision of his life. Does he do his duty, listen to his conscience, or follow his heart? Book #3 of The Light and Darkness series, PATH OF THE DARK is an Epic Fantasy Romance--full of difficult choices, high-stakes adventure, and once in a life time love--for fans of Miranda Honfleur, Jeffe Kennedy, and Grace Draven. Click 'Pre-order' now and PATH OF THE DARK will be delivered to your Kindle on October 17, 2019! (Note: This is an adult fantasy novel, and as such, there are adult situations depicted, including adult language, violence, and sex-scenes. Although this novel contains a standalone romance, with a complete story and no cliff-hangers, it forms part of a three-book series with a continuing, over-arching, Epic Fantasy storyline.)

Download or read book A Lamp in the Darkness written by Jack Kornfield, Ph.D. and published by Sounds True. This book was released on 2014-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the path ahead is dark, how can we keep from stumbling? How do we make our way with courage and dignity? "Inside each of us is an eternal light that I call 'the One Who Knows,'" writes Jack Kornfield. "Awakening to this wisdom can help us find our way through pain and suffering with grace and tenderness." For anyone seeking answers during a time of trial, he offers A Lamp in the Darkness, a program filled with spiritual and psychological insights, hope-giving stories, and special guided meditations for skillfully navigating life's inevitable storms. The practices in this book are not positive thinking, quick fixes, or simplistic self-help strategies. They are powerful tools for doing "the work of the soul" to access our inner knowing and to embrace the fullness of our life experience. With regular practice, these teachings and meditations enable you to transform your difficulties into a guiding light for the journey ahead. Join Jack Kornfield as your trusted guide and friend as you explore: Shared Compassion—a guided practice for planting the seeds of compassion and opening the heart to all that life bringsThe Earth Is My Witness—a meditation to establish firm footing in the midst of darkness, centered by a steady witnessing presenceThe Practice of Forgiveness—what Kornfield calls "the only medicine that can release us from the past and allow us to truly begin anew"The Temple of Healing—a guided visualization to meet your own inner healerEquanimity and Peace—a meditation for maintaining balance and acceptance regardless of the situation Just as it is certain that each life will include suffering, explains Kornfield, it is also true that in every moment there is the possibility of transcending your difficulties to discover the heart's eternal freedom. With A Lamp in the Darkness, he offers you a beacon for yourself and others until joy returns again. Foreword by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Includes digital access to audio tracks.

Download or read book Dark Way to Paradise written by Jennifer D. Upton and published by Sophia Perennis. This book was released on 2005-03 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dante's Inferno is often presented today in lurid 'gothic' terms as if it were no more than an entertaining demonic freak-show. Alternately, it is taken as merely a cultural and political commentary on Dante's own place and time, cast in allegorical terms. But the Inferno, and the Divine Comedy as a whole, are much more than that. The human passions, and the Mystery of Iniquity of which they are expressions, are fundamentally the same in any place and time; the Inferno presents not so much a history of sin as a catalogue of the archetypes of sin, the fundamental ways in which all of us are tempted to betray the human form. Based on the works of a number of the Greek Fathers, on the writings of several members of the Traditionalist School, notably Frithjof Schuon and Rene Guenon, and on the kind of wide personal experience of the violation of the human form that is available to anyone in these times with both the requisite discernment-rooted in love-and the courage to keep his or her eyes open, Jennifer Doane Upton has once again seen Dante's Inferno as it really is. It is the record of the struggle of the human mind, will, and emotions to discover and name, by the grace of God, the sins resident in the human soul. As both a traditional re-presentation and a contemporary revisioning of the 'examination of conscience', individual and collective, Dark Way to Paradise is at once an exegetical masterpiece and a handbook of demonology of concrete use to any true physician of the soul. In its direct application of metaphysical principles to 'infernal psychology', it is unique among Dante commentaries. And in a time like ours, when the Western Church appears to be dissolving before our eyes, to save again what Dante himself saved out of the great medieval Christian synthesis has never been so timely.

Download or read book A Dark Path written by Stuart Thaman and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-17 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From International Best-Selling Author Stuart Thaman: The Seven Portals to Wonder changed the world. The most advanced AI ever created powered the worlds, bringing infinite possibilities and endless adventure to everyone across the globe. War on Earth practically ceased as most of the planet's population became addicted to the game.Ben Hales was no different. He spent a few years saving enough money to buy lifetime passes for himself and his daughter, Ingrid. Now he has the cash, and Ingrid just turned 16, the minimum age required to play. Not everything-or everyone-in Wonder is quite as it seems. Evil lurks both inside and outside the game, and that evil finds Ben all too soon.Ravaged by loss and consumed by hatred, Ben awakens an ancient necromancer and a host of long-forgotten classes. Now he's building his citadel of darkness and raising an army of the dead with a singular goal: revenge.If it means the death of everyone inside Wonder... so be it.Check out Stuart Thaman's other epic fantasy and LitRPG novels! You can find them all at stuartthamanbooks.com today

Download or read book Thomas Merton s Dark Path written by William H. Shannon and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 1987-03-01 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the mystical tradition the "dark," or apophatic way has a long history. It is the way of John of the Cross, of Master Eckhart, of Juliana of Norwich, of the anonymous author of The Cloud of Unknowing, and of Thomas Merton. This dark path of contemplation that Merton followed, wrote about extensively, and considered the focal point of his life is the subject of William H. Shannon's book.

Download or read book The Path To Light written by Pheello Ntuka and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-15 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DISCOVER THE JOY OF LIVING, INSTEAD OF MERELY EXISTING...Just as light as the power to transform a dark trail into a well-lit pathway; knowledge has the power to transform our lives and give us clarity about the direction we should take in order to pursue what we really desire.Pheello Ntuka's personal transformation occurred after discovering the power of taking personal responsibility for the life you live and taking action to have the life you want. In "THE PATH TO LIGHT" he shares 10 Transformational Principles he has adopted as personal practices which have resulted in a more fulfilled life.In the challenging and practical book, you will discover: - The power in finding your own life purpose- The value in remaining grateful for the little things- The importance of constantly increasing your knowledge - How your daily choices and habits affects your success, joy and inner peaceAN ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE IN YOUR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT LIBRARY.

Download or read book Light on a Dark Path written by Alida W. Graves and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book THE DARK PATH TO LIGHT written by Winston Earle and published by . This book was released on 2023-05-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dark Path to Light is a result of loss. Loss in my life and that of people I love and care for. We all deal with it differently. Some of us better than others. That is not to say that this collection is better than anyone else's methods. It is to say that it is my way of dealing with the loss. The publication of this collection honors loss as a whole and recognizes that dark patch of moment that we all experience from time to time. We all should recognize that we couldn't be in light if there wasn't darkness on the other side. It is my hope that some of these poems highlight that too. Sometimes the light can be hard to find, so we get to grab it where we can and provide it to everyone when we get the chance. That's what DJ did and that's why the dedication is to him. "Still, I hurt though I know that God loves me too and his will is the way and the light. But, I'm human; and God, I must let you know: though I love you, I hate you tonight."

Download or read book A Journey of Transformation from Darkness to Light written by Rudolph Burke and published by . This book was released on 2019-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is written with the purpose of transforming lives from darkens to light. The contents bring an awareness of the dark encounters you may experience on your life's journey. Included are solutions to successfully overcome these temporary hindrances and walk boldly into the bright light of prosperity. Positive achievements will be your rewards when you persevere, substitute fear with faith and establish a strong alliance with God. There are recommendations for making wise choices in pursuit of an improved lifestyle. If there is a need to be consoled, these written words will bring inner peace and an optimistic outlook.The topics that are presented emphasize the importance of acquiring and implementing a positive mindset with trust and faith in God. This will enable you to arrive at your destination safely, and in a timely manner.Applying all the principles in this book to your daily life, your traveled path will always be bright.

Download or read book Lighting the Path written by Marcia Nathai-Balkissoon and published by Burning Soul Press. This book was released on 2021-06 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a child born with heart challenges and then severely brain injured at eight months old, Dr. Marcia Nathai-Balkissoon weaves her powerful story and experiences with observations and strategies that support a hopeful future.

Download or read book Absolution written by Scott Allen Curley and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2024-01-18 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scott Allen Curley, self-made millionaire and one of the nation's most unlikely and successful businessmen, was born into the world unknown by his father and unwanted by his mother. Adopted by the Curley family, Scott recognized from an early age the conflict between who he was and the person he was expected to be. To fill this gap, he created an alternate persona of confidence and popularity while secretly questioning his own identity and self-worth. The struggle beneath this contrasting and conflicting identity crisis eventually leads him down a dark path of drugs, criminal activity, and ultimately a decade of incarceration on some of the most dangerous and violent prison units in the country. A roller coaster of abuse, drugs, prison, sobriety, determination, relapse, homelessness and, ultimately, absolution, Scott Allen Curley's journey from darkness into the light is a true story that proves it's never too late and no one is ever too lost to turn tragedy into triumph.

Download or read book The Dark Path written by David A. McIntee and published by Virgin Books Limited. This book was released on 1997 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Darkheart: a faded neutron star surrounded by dead planets. But there is life on one of these icy rocks -- the last enclave of the Earth Empire, frozen in the image of another time. As the rest of the galaxy enjoys the fruits of the fledgling Federation, these isolated Imperials, bound to obey a forgotten ideal, harbour a dark obsession. The Doctor, Jamie and Victoria arrive to find that the Federation has at last come to reintegrate this lost colony, whether they like it or not. But all is not well in the Federation camp: relations and allegiances are changing. The fierce Veltrochni -- angered by the murder of their kinsmen -- have an entirely different agenda. And someone else is manipulating the mission for his own mysterious reasons -- another time traveler, a suave and assured master of his work. The Doctor must uncover the terrible secret which brought the Empire to this desolate sector, and find the source of the strange power maintaining their society. But can a Time Lord, facing the ultimate temptation, control his own desire? This adventure takes place between the television stories The Web of Fear and Fury from the Deep, and after the Missing Adventure Twilight of the Gods."--Page 4 of cover.

Download or read book Neverfall The Dark Path Book 2 A Gamelit Lit RPG Series written by C. Wintertide and published by Neverfall. This book was released on 2019-01-27 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dragon Prince, will you choose the Light Path or the Dark? Neverfall does not forgive weakness. It will take everything--and everyone--from you unless you have the power to conquer it.Luke is haunted by his friends' near deaths when they faced off against the much stronger Beta player, Manon. While he was able to strike down Manon, and revive his friends using his Special Ability, Dragon Call, he knows that he cannot depend upon the Ancient Black Dragon Asharoth to always save them in the dangerous and unforgiving world of Neverfall.So when Luke discovers that there are two different magical paths to be taken in the game--the Light and the Dark--he realizes that he has a very serious choice to make. At least, he thinks he has a choice. But does being the Dark Lord's son mean that he's already aligned with the darkness? And does Luke, as a potential Dark Path walker, face greater dangers than he realizes?C. Wintertide is a lifelong gamer and storyteller who has spent many hours playing sword and sorcery RPGs like The Witcher, Persona 5, Final Fantasy, Dragon Age, and also old-school D&D, from which came a lot of the inspiration for the adventuring party of Neverfall.

Download or read book A Light to My Path written by Lynn N. Austin and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shackled in a world where authority is not questioned, where the will is battered as surely as the body, hope will not be denied. But broken chains bring daunting choices: the way of revenge or the way of the Spirit.