Download or read book They Chose Me written by Denise L Defoe and published by Bowker Identifier Services. This book was released on 2019-06 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raw and informative, They Chose Me: An Adoption Story shares the gripping story of Denise Defoe who was relinquished for adoption at birth. Adopted at the age of 2 by a loving family, Denise still struggled intensely with feelings of grief, abandonment, lack of self identity, and resentment about being adopted. Join the author on her journey to healing, peace, contemplation of search and reunion, and exploration of tools to deal with the challenges of not knowing where she truly belonged. Whether you are an adoptee, adoptive parent, or birth parent this story has something for you.
Download or read book How It Feels to Be Adopted written by Jill Krementz and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2012-05-23 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In these wonderfully straightforward accounts of what it means to children to be adopted, nineteen boys and girls, from eight to sixteen years old—and from every social background—confide their feelings about this crucial fact of their lives. It is deeply affecting to listen to these children as they reveal their questions, frustrations, difficulties, and joys with an honesty that is immediate, convincing, and stirring. Their generosity will provide solace and strength for thousands of other children who share with them the experience of being adopted—and who will be helped to understand that their own emotions are normal and appropriate.
Download or read book I Chose Me written by John Marcus Brown and published by Jmb Productions. This book was released on 2020-03-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After establishing himself in the realm of creative writing, John Marcus Brown steps back to his roots. The author comes to you as a more refined and confident version of himself. He invites you to join him in an up-close and personal look into his life as a writer. He presents a riveting yet polarizing perspective into his journey of self-awareness. As you listen to his story, he explains how he used adversity as motivation for creativity, offering readers a wholesome dose of inspiration. Following his vision, he kicks off the 2020 era with reinvention and elevation. Come walk with John as he explains the importance of choosing you.
Download or read book We Chose You written by Tony Dungy and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every Family is Created by God God forms families in many different ways and sizes, but all are equally important and special. When adopted son Calvin needs to tell about his family for a class assignment, he discovers his parents were praying for him long before they chose him. Not only that, but God chose them for Calvin. It wasn't by chance and it wasn't an accident. It was according to His plan. We Chose You was written to communicate to all children, whether birthed or adopted, that they are chosen. That they are secure. That they are loved. This is a message every child needs to hear. Let this book give you the words to tell your child about your family's unique story.
Download or read book Hell Chose Me written by Angel Luis Colón and published by Down & Out Books. This book was released on 2019-02-04 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bryan Walsh is a killer for hire. He is haunted by those who have fallen by his hand. He will stop at nothing to avenge his brother’s death. When a lifetime of bad karma finally lands on Bryan’s doorstep and leaves his brother dead, he must survive long enough to find the killers and get his revenge, but as the path only grows bloodier, Bryan may not be able to handle the steps he’ll need to take against his enemies. As he becomes more unstable and his past crashes into his present, Bryan must decide if vengeance is worth becoming the monster he always denied or if he could find a another path; one that could lead to something like redemption. Praise for HELL CHOSE ME: “Angel Luis Colón’s knack for writing colorful, compromised hooligans for whom you can’t help but root has garnered him a loyal following, and his debut novel, Hell Chose Me, more than delivers on the promise of his short fiction. Equal parts profound and profane, Hell Chose Me is a damned good read—a vividly imagined pulp nightmare best read through splayed fingers.” —Chris Holm, Anthony Award-winning author of The Killing Kind “Fueled by revenge and unapologetically bloody, Hell Chose Me contains all the violent, morally conflicted elements you hope to see in a classic hitman tale. However, this is not your parents’ noir. Angel Luis Colón levels up in his first full-length novel with superb writing and a voice that seizes you from page one. A dark, dirty, gritty delight.” —Jennifer Hillier, author of Jar of Hearts “Buckle up, Buttercup. Angel Luis Colón delivers a gut punch that stays with you.” —Shaun Harris, author of The Hemingway Thief “Colón’s voice pulled me along like a tidal wave.” —Sara J. Henry, author of A Cold and Lonely Place and Learning to Swim
Download or read book He Chose Me The Journey to Yes written by Stephany Smith and published by A&C Marketplace LLP. This book was released on 2020-01-18 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Journey to Yes” takes you through many stages concerning your life’s purpose. Sometimes your yes can be a no to certain relationships, breaking bad habits and cycles, new career, being stuck in a neutral place in life, breaking generational curses, ministry, and those things you tend to keep hidden emotionally that keeps you bound and isolated. The journey to yes reveals the good, the bad, the ugly, and the beauty of the process of life and living for purely for God. Sometimes being chosen may not always feel good and will take you through many seasons in thought the journey. This book shares Stephany’s journey where she understands the importance of being chosen and set apart and committing to her yes to God. She shares the benefits of surrendering your will and accepting his will and plan for your life. This book was inspired to encourage others and being honest with every part of life’s process. This book shares wisdom, and transparency for others who have started their journey, living in fear, or those that need encouragement to move forward and being confident in pursuing God’s plan. She talks about self-identity, the journey, the process, the relationship, and the commitment. She shares the importance of trusting God and having faith regardless of the circumstance. Sometimes you must lose everything to gain something greater. Her desire is to encourage, inspire and empower others through her testimony to live authentically and boldly for Christ and allow God’s will to come into alignment and be who he has called us to be.
Download or read book The Road Chose Me Volume 2 written by Dan Grec and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-20 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Searching for even more wild places and new experiences, Dan became determined to explore 'off the map' in Africa. From the mighty Sahara Desert in the north to the dense equatorial jungles of the Congo and the open grasslands of Southern Africa, Dan turned his biggest dream into reality. Over the course of three years Dan's second major expedition spanned fifty-four thousand miles through thirty-five unique African countries. THE ADVENTURE WAS A THOUSAND TIMES BIGGER THAN HE DREAMED POSSIBLE. After exploring the Pan-American Highway from Alaska to Argentina Dan became hooked on the freedom of global overland travel, and he only wanted more. New languages, exotic foods, stunning landscapes and local people with an entirely different outlook became Dan's everyday life. As the months turned into years, through highlights and despair Dan gained a new appreciation for what it truly means to be alive. Viewing our modern world through African eyes gave Dan a new perspective, and he was pulled in by the endless joy, laughter and kindness at every turn. While the landscapes and wildlife are undeniably breathtaking, it is the natural warmth of the African people that is truly unforgettable. All across the continent Dan was welcomed with love and generosity, and now he will never be the same.
Download or read book The Career Chose Me written by Brandon Riley and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you figured out what career you want to pursue after high school or college? Maybe you "think" you know but you really aren't quite sure. The Career Chose Me is a powerful, practical, and east to read book that will challenge you to dream, question and explore the endless possibilities that are out there. Filled with true-life illustrations, this groundbreaking book will show you how to match your passions and gifts with a career that is meant for you. Editorial Reviews Review "If only Brandon were around to write this when I was a teenager, he would have been too old to be the assistant director for the movie we worked on together. Thankfully, he wasn't. But thankfully for you, he's not old and dead. This book will save you a lot of time and heartache, which often go together." - Thor Ramsey Comedian, Actor, Author, Pastor "The lasting message in my head is "don't let life discourage you from dreaming." Things are going to happen, you'll have doubters, you might be alone in your ambitions, the things you drea, of achieving may be bigger than anything your parents or anything your family members or friends have ever achieved...but you CAN do it!" - Gregg Wayans - Benson Actor/Wayans Brother
Download or read book The Streets Chose Me written by T.L. Joy and published by Mahogany Publications. This book was released on 2014-07-11 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before the Hot Boyz, there was only one. Son of the biggest criminal in history, Smooth was forced to enter the cruel and ruthless world of his family’s organization. The Vasquez Cartel. Yet, after having everything he loved ripped from his life, Smooth is determined to seek his revenge and take what is his. “Many rap and boast about the street life, but I didn't have a choice to be in this game. The streets chose me.” ---- Smooth T.L. Joys takes you inside the gritty story of The Streets Chose Me: The Hot Boyz Prelude! Get Part Two Of This Series called "Never Trust The One You Love" Here: http://bit.ly/1NaMSBg keywords: urban books, urban books free, urban, urban fiction, urban street fiction, urban african american, free book, freebie, free book, free ebook, free
Download or read book The Road Chose Me Volume 1 written by Dan Grec and published by Road Chose Me. This book was released on 2018-05-05 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Dan set out to drive his Jeep from the Northern tip of Alaska to Tierra del Fuego on the Southern tip of South America, he had no idea how much the adventure would change his life. Over the course of two years, Dan's expedition spanned forty thousand miles through sixteen countries. Now he will never be the same. After years of saving, dreaming and planning, Dan wanted to find out if an ordinary guy can achieve the extraordinary. With no sponsorship, a modest savings account and a willingness to learn Spanish, Dan threw himself in. Going solo, with no GPS and sleeping in a ground tent, Dan wanted to experience everything the Americas have to offer. From poking lava with a stick and hiking among world-famous mountains to corrupt military and camping with Ecuadorian locals - every day provided something new. With his eyes and ears open to the world around him, Dan met many interesting and thought-provoking characters. With their guidance and prodding, and by using their unique perspective, Dan was able to learn many valuable life lessons. Running to the beat of a different drum, Latin America was the perfect classroom for Dan to view our modern work-a-day world through an entirely new lens.
Download or read book Decide written by Steve McClatchy and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-02-03 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to make better decisions and achieve your goals What shapes a person's career and life, and defines them as a leader? Their decisions. We all want to be more productive and deliver our best results. But doing this effectively—and consistently over time—is a significant challenge. Managing it all is hard, and leading in today's hyper-paced world is even harder. The good news is that leadership expert Steve McClatchy makes it easier. In Decide, McClatchy—who works with Fortune 1000 people every day to help them achieve outstanding levels of performance—shows you how to cut through the complexities and excuses to start realizing real gains simply by changing one thing: the way you make decisions. With McClatchy's help, you can quickly begin to: Use the time you have each day to move your business and your life forward Make decisions that yield better results Waste less time, reduce stress and regain balance Again and again, McClatchy has helped people learn for themselves how great decision-making habits yield a lifetime of accomplishments. Follow McClatchy's no-nonsense and practical approach, and you'll soon manage—and even lead—at your highest level of personal performance.
Download or read book And Yet You Still Chose Me written by Kimberly Ray with Sharon Chinn and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shelley MacDonald, the main character and narrator of And Yet, You Still Chose Me, opens up her life for you to view and experience in such a way that you will never forget her. From early childhood through adulthood you will see a life full of such extraordinary circumstances that it would seem inconceivable, if it were not for the fact that this novel is based on a true story. You will experience a roller coaster ride that runs the gamut of emotions from sorrow to joy, from tears to laughter, and from stunned silence to rousing ovations as Shelley draws you into the whole of her existence, mind, body and soul, resulting in your truly caring about her from the beginning to the end of this narrative. The depiction is so descriptive and transparent, and Shelley so compelling, that you will have a hard time putting the book down. "Kimberly Ray's life was marked with tragedy from the start, but it's her undying will to survive and tell the truth that makes this book a page turner. In this painfully gripping story about a little girl who's robbed of any kind of normal upbringing we learn from Kimberly that only through honesty and forgiveness can the human spirit truly thrive." Andrzej Bartkowiak - Renowned Film Director and Cinematographer "This book is a timely and piercingly relevant tour de force, one woman's journey to redemption and salvation after a childhood of sexual assault and abuse. A teachable moment for us all." Takashi Bufford - WEG Screenplay writer "Heart-Pounding, Nail Biting, Hopeful, Brilliantly Written." Michelle Wilson - Senior Reporter/Producer - CBN, The 700 Club "Within these pages is a treasure of wisdom awaiting those who wish to gain a better understanding of how God can 'cause all things to work together for the good.'" Bishop Millicent Hunter - Author of Don't Die in the Winter Kimberly A. Ray is a sought-after keynote speaker throughout the U.S., using her life story to transform lives across the country. Her story is one of brokenness to bravery to breakthrough. Kimberly was born in St. Louis, Missouri. At the tender age of three, she began being sexually abused daily at the hands of her mother's live-in boyfriend, a well-known deacon in the church. After a powerful transformation in her life, she began the process of threading her life back together again piece by piece through intense therapy, coupled with her faith and revisiting all the places that brought her pain to bring about closure. Today, she is setting many captives free by breaking the silence of sexual abuse. As the author of her book And Yet, You Still Chose Me, Kimberly was able to capture every moment of the gut-wrenching experience of molestation she endured for many years, including the multiple rapes by various individuals in her past. She stands firm in walking in her truth and has the boldness to expose the "dirty secrets" of predators in any setting. Therefore, she is dedicated to telling her story across the globe, from interviews on CBN, to ministering in South Africa, the UK, and at Columbia University and other universities. She is a graduate of The Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, with a degree in pastoral counseling. Kimberly also speaks to the heart of women in churches and conferences, including women who are incarcerated. She is the co-founder of Beauty For Ashes Counseling Center, established March 2019. She's co-executive producer of Tquita and Kimberly Podcast Show. As a businesswoman, Kimberly also is a Real Estate Investor and the Owner of BrownRay Property Investments, LLC. She currently resides in Houston, Texas.
Download or read book Saint Augustine s Anti Pelagian Writings written by St. Augustine of Hippo and published by Jazzybee Verlag. This book was released on 2012 with total page 1563 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the extended and annotated edition including * an extensive biographical annotation about the author and his life This edition contains the following writings: Contents: On the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins, and on the Baptism of Infants On the Spirit and the Letter On Nature and Grace, Against Pelagius Concerning Man's Perfection in Righteousness On the Proceedings of Pelagius, A Treatise on the Grace of Christ, and on Original Sin On Marriage and Concupiscence. On the Soul and Its Origin A Treatise Against Two Letters of the Pelagians A Treatise on Grace and Free Will. Treatise on Rebuke and Grace A Treatise on the Predestination of the Saints, A Treatise on the Gift of Perseverance, Being the Second Book
Download or read book The Blue Flame written by Christopher Cantwell and published by Vault Comics. This book was released on 2023-05-30 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cosmic action adventure for fans and readers of Watchmen, Strange Adventures, and Hawkeye, The Blue Flame tells the story of a blue collar working man/DIY vigilante/cosmic hero, who must defend Earth with an answer to the question: “Is humanity worth saving?” Repairman. Vigilante. Cosmic Hero. The Blue Flame is a cosmic hero. The Blue Flame is a DIY vigilante that fights crime on the streets of Milwaukee. The Blue Flame is a blue collar HVAC repairman named Sam Brausam. In the wake of a horrific tragedy, the boundaries of the Blue Flame’s identity blur even further. Now, before a universal trial, the Blue Flame must prove that humanity is worth saving. But in order to do that, Sam Brausam has to save himself. Can he? An odyssey for answers at the heart of the universe. Collects the entire ten-issue series. "...a thought-provoking saga that transcends the usual genre clichés." -- Publishers Weekly “The Blue Flame …is a triumph” -- SYFY Wire
Download or read book Enthusiasm written by Fida R. Abbott and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-02-24 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ENTHUSIASM is a captivating and inspiring novel that will take readers to the authors own true story. The author narrates the journey of her life and shares how enthusiasm played a vital role in pursuing her dream in the writing worldwith English as her second languagein her new country. Here, she exemplifies her experiences, her family and relationship, her inspirations, and her passage towards her remarkable goals. This novel is a reflection of her own life, how she faced obstacles, how she handled life, how she inspired and touched other peoples lives through her works, and how she achieved the amazing successes of her life and endeavorsa perfect blend of lifes spices. Through Enthusiasm, readers will be affected by the authors wonderful story. Filled with hope and inspiration, strength and enthusiasm, this novel will draw out the best within its readers hearts and minds.
Download or read book A Million Little Choices written by Tamera Alexander and published by Focus on the Family. This book was released on 2023-11-07 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes secrets just won’t stay hidden . . . Now from USA Today bestselling author and Christy Award Hall of Fame inductee Tamera Alexander comes the story of two women from different centuries living in the same house who share strikingly similar journeys. Claire Powell’s life is turned upside down when her beloved husband admits to a “near affair.” But when Stephen accepts a partnership with an Atlanta law firm without consulting her and buys a historic Southern home sight-unseen—it pushes their already-fractured marriage to the breaking point. Claire’s world spirals, and she soon finds herself in a marriage she no longer wants, in a house she never asked for. In 1863, Charlotte Thursmann, pregnant and trapped in a marriage to an abusive husband, struggles to protect her unborn child and the enslaved members of her household. Desperate, she’s determined to right the evils her husband and others like him commit. But how can one woman put an end to such injustice? Especially if her husband makes good on his threat to kill her? Both Claire and Charlotte discover truths about themselves they never realized, along with secrets long hidden that hold the power to bring God’s restoration—if only they choose to let it. This Southern historical fiction novel includes: Dual-timeline plotThought-provoking treatment of the themes of difficult relationships, infidelity, forgiveness, and trustDiscussion questions—you’re all set for book club!
Download or read book The Curse of Pirini Lilapa written by Michael E. Thies and published by Michael E. Thies. This book was released on 2022-09-10 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Trials have concluded. Since its conclusion, Hydro, Eirek, and Zain have gone their separate paths, thinking each other a distant memory. However, fate has other plans. As the three travel their paths, they find that their lives are not so separate after all. Zain’s quest to heal a broken friendship challenges his ability to lead. It requires him to make amends with his past demons, and to give that which can only be given once. Hydro’s journey to discover more information on his necklace leads him to a mysterious woman who challenges the very fiber of his identity. It tests his Paen pride in situations with unfathomable consequences. And Eirek’s training pushes him to shed his shell of inferiority for one hardened confidence if he wishes to survive the rigors of his apprenticeship. All, however, travel and train under the ever-watchful gaze of the suns which draw closer to their convergence. To an event infamous for bringing bad luck, sorrow, and pain. To an event that occurs every 150 years. To an event known as Pirini Lilapa. Some look to the sky in superstition. Others look to the sky in fear. And yet, some look to the sky in contemplation. For in the weeks and days before the suns converge, deities die, enemies emerge, and families are fractured as no one is safe from their harsh and heinous gaze. . . Continue the thrilling adventure space fantasy series The Guardian of the Core today!
