Download or read book The Scarlet Virgins written by Rebecca Lemke and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-29 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rebecca Lemke was a Good Christian Girl who wanted a Good Christian Husband and a Quiverfull of kids. The sort of blessed, picturesque life promised to people who followed The Rules. The Rules were these: Don't wear anything that could cause your male friends to stumble. Scratch that, don't wear anything but denim skirts and long-sleeve shirts, even when at the pool. Don't touch before you get married. No kissing, no hugging, no hand-holding. Break this rule, and you are damaged goods, chewed gum, spit-in water. Don't have a crush. If you have a crush on someone before you're married, you cannot give your husband your whole heart. You'll have an emotional STD that will infect your marriage! You should really just marry your first crush. Don't have problems. Good Christian Girls don't have problems. Don't ask questions. Good Christian Girls don't do that, either. Don't fight back. If a man hurts you, then you led him on and deserved it. Don't. Don't. Don't. As long as you follow The Rules, everything will be great. And everything was great. Until it wasn't. The small town homeschool group she attended imploded, leaving Rebecca isolated and alone. Everything came to a head when one of her friends was violently raped by none other than her older brother. Everyone around Rebecca said that the girl had deserved it. But the girl had followed The Rules. The Rules that were supposed to keep them safe and give them a good life. That was the moment she knew something was wrong, and she wasn't going to stay silent any longer. The Scarlet Virgins is a memoir of Rebecca's journey through the ramifications of spiritual abuse and purity culture, wrestling with the temptation of apostasy, the descent of herself and others into the depths of addiction, alcoholism, anorexia, depression, self-harm, and suicide. She outlines the dangers of finding your identity in your purity or ability to follow the Law rather than in Christ and what he has done for you.
Download or read book The Blue Virgin written by M. K. Graff and published by . This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The murder of Bryn Wallace draws American writer Nora Tierney, living in Oxford, into the investigation to clear her close friend Val Rogan, who has been wrongfully accused of Bryn's murder. Nora quickly becomes embroiled in the case, much to the dismay of Detective Inspector Declan Barnes and the illustrator of Nora's children's books, Simon Ramsey. The men's efforts to save Nora from herself become increasingly frantic as Nora is forced to use her wits and her wiles to prove Val's innocence. The first in a series of Nora Tierney mysteries, THE BLUE VIRGIN is a compelling story of love and intrigue. Nothing, Nora learns, is what it seems, and even the most innocent of choices can lead to murder and revenge.
Download or read book The Virgin martyr written by Massinger and published by . This book was released on 1813 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Virgin Birth of Jesus written by George Herbert Box and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Virgin s Bower Clematis written by William Robinson (F. L. S.) and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Crossing with the Virgin written by Kathryn Ferguson and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2010-04-15 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past ten years, more than 4,000 people have died while crossing the Arizona desert to find jobs, join families, or start new lives. Other migrants tell of the corpses they pass—bodies that are never recovered or counted. Crossing With the Virgin collects stories heard from migrants about these treacherous treks—firsthand accounts told to volunteers for the Samaritans, a humanitarian group that seeks to prevent such unnecessary deaths by providing these travelers with medical aid, water, and food. Other books have dealt with border crossing; this is the first to share stories of immigrant suffering at its worst told by migrants encountered on desert trails. The Samaritans write about their encounters to show what takes place on a daily basis along the border: confrontations with Border Patrol agents at checkpoints reminiscent of wartime; children who die in their parents’ desperate bid to reunite families; migrants terrorized by bandits; and hovering ghost-like above nearly every crossing, the ever-present threat of death. These thirty-nine stories are about the migrants, but they also tell how each individual author became involved with this work. As such, they offer not only a window into the migrants’ plight but also a look at the challenges faced by volunteers in sometimes compromising situations—and at their own humanizing process. Crossing With the Virgin raises important questions about underlying assumptions and basic operations of border enforcement, helping readers see past political positions to view migrants as human beings. It will touch your heart as surely as it reassures you that there are people who still care about their fellow man.
Download or read book The Virgin Mary and the Traditions of Painters written by John Gough Clay and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Virgin of the Sun written by Henry Rider Haggard and published by London. This book was released on 1922 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An eccentric collector, pottering around a houseful of crumbling antiques, spots a hoary old chest -- and when he asks after it he's told it's not for sale . . . until, suddenly, it is. Buried in that wreck of a chest are the last relics of Hubert of Hastings, including his autobiography, telling of his long-ago deeds, including his journey to America and his conquering of Peru.
Download or read book The virgin s lamp prayers and devout exercises written by John Mason Neale and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Virgin of the Sun written by H. Rider Haggard and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-02-11 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original.
Download or read book The virgin martir by Phillip Messenger and Thomas Deker 1622 Brittannia s honor 1628 Londons tempe Match mee in London 1631 The wonder of a kingdome 1636 The Sun s darling by John Foard and Tho Decker 1656 The witch of Edmonton by William Rowley Thomas Dekker John Ford c 1658 written by Thomas Dekker and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Virgin Mary written by Mary Joan Winn Leith and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the evolution of Marian thought from early Christianity to the present day. Covering the various Christian denominations, as well as the Islamic Mary, it considers medieval and renaissance doctrine and representations of Mary, as well as her involvement in debates over the Virginal body, race, anti-Semitism, and globalism.
Download or read book The Virgin Shifter written by Melanie Thompson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-10-03 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jax Sequeros is the sole-surviving member of an ancient cult of vampire killers, the Sangue Cacadore. He promised his father he would carry on the traditions of the group—a unique band of shape-shifters who change into black panthers—and breed a new generation. Jax has no problem with carrying out his father’s wishes, until he meets Michel Chopiak, a Russian sex-slave. With the aid of a gay elf named Al Fairfeather, his friend Corey—who is a vampire—and a fairy named Lorelai, Jax takes up his heritage and goes on a vampire hunt, but what he finds is the love of his life.
Download or read book The Virgin s War written by Laura Andersen and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2016-07-12 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir, The Virgin’s War is award-winning author Laura Andersen’s gripping conclusion in the trilogy about the next generation of Tudor royals, bringing to life the drama and intrigue of Queen Elizabeth I; her daughter, Anabel, the Princess of Wales; and two countries locked in a battle for the ages. As the Spanish Armada approaches Irish shores, Elizabeth I feels the full burden of her royal office. She must not let England fall to her former husband, King Philip of Spain. And Princess Anabel, their daughter, has yet to declare with whom her allegiance—and her support—lie. Exiled Stephen Courtenay is in France with his brother, Kit, who has his own reasons for avoiding England. But rumblings of war, a sinister plot, and their loyalty to the crown call them home. Yet not even Pippa Courtenay, their sister, gifted with divine sight, can foresee the grave danger that awaits them all. As Queen Elizabeth commits her riches, her honor, and her people to the approaching conflict, she will risk everything—even her life—to preserve England’s freedom. Find your next book club pick, read special features, and more. Join the Random House Reader’s Circle. Praise for The Virgin's War “If you can’t manage without HBO’s Game of Thrones . . . this Shakespearean-era fantasy may be your cup of tea. . . . This volume imagines that Queen Elizabeth, known as ‘The Virgin Queen’ actually wasn’t one—but married King Philip of Spain. When the couple becomes estranged, their daughter Princess Annabel must choose her alliance. It’s a quandary that makes the clash between the Starks and the Lannisters look tame.”—New York Post “Not only has Andersen created a believable world, but characters readers have taken to heart. There is intrigue, passion, family drama, loyalty, sadness and great joy within these pages. As the novel moves quickly and intelligently to its climax, [Laura] Andersen fans will rejoice!”—RT Book Reviews
Download or read book The Virgin Martyr written by Philip Massinger and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Virgin of Prince Street written by Sonja Livingston and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2019-09 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With organized religion becoming increasingly divisive and politicized and Americans abandoning their pews in droves, it's easy to question aspects of traditional spirituality and devotion. In response to this shifting landscape, Sonja Livingston undertakes a variety of expeditions--from a mobile confessional in Cajun Country to a eucharistic procession in Galway, Ireland, to the Death and Marigolds Parade in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Mass in a county jail on Thanksgiving Day--to better understand devotion in her own life. The Virgin of Prince Street chronicles her quest, offering an intimate and unusually candid view into Livingston's relationship with the swiftly changing Catholic Church and into her own changing heart. Ultimately, Livingston's meditations on quirky rituals and fading traditions thoughtfully and dynamically interrogate traditional elements of sacramental devotion, especially as they relate to concepts of religion, relationships, and the sacred.
Download or read book The Virgin Who Vindicated Lord Darlington written by Anna Bradley and published by Lyrical Press. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the women of the Clifford Charity School for Wayward Girls fearlessly bring corrupt aristocrats to justice, they put their lives--and their hearts--on the line . . . Going undercover as a governess is a first for Cecilia Gilchrist. But once she's installed in Darlington Castle, discovering whether the mysterious marquess murdered his wife proves more daunting than she imagined. Dashing widower Gideon Rhys, Marquess of Darlington, is clearly harboring secrets--but is it possible a cold-blooded killer lurks behind his devastating gaze? Trailing his every move only brings her closer to him. But if her heart misleads her, she could pay with her life . . . He never should have let her into his world, but now that Cecilia has infiltrated his home, his senses, and his heart, Gideon will do anything to keep her safe from the darkness that has robbed him of everything. Yet keeping her close only makes it more challenging. For the more Gideon falls for Cecilia, the greater the danger to her . . .
