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IAn idealistic Icelandic farmer journeys to Mormon Utah and back in search of paradise in this captivating novel by Nobel Prize—winner Halldor Laxness.
The quixotic hero of this long-lost classic is Steinar of Hlidar, a generous but very poor man who lives peacefully on a tiny farm in nineteenth-century Iceland with his wife and two adoring young children. But when he impulsively offers his children's beloved pure-white pony to the visiting King of Denmark, he sets in motion a chain of disastrous events that leaves his family in ruins and himself at the other end of the earth, optimistically building a home for them among the devout polygamists in the Promised Land of Utah. By the time the broken family is reunited, Laxness has spun his trademark blend of compassion and comically brutal satire into a moving and spellbinding enchantment, composed equally of elements of fable and folkore and of the most humble truths..
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82 YEARS. 11 STANLEY CUPS. 1 TEAM. HOCKEYTOWN

THE INSIDE STORY OF THE RED WINGS' 2008 RUN TO STANLEY CUP GLORY, FEATURING: * HUNDREDS OF PHOTOS! * NEW COMMENTARY FROM MITCH ALBOM, MICHAEL ROSENBERG AND DREW SHARP! * AND MUCH MORE!.
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The Spiritual Exercises often seem irrelevant or even destructive to many women's spirituality This groundbreaking work reclaims the heart of the Exercises by examining them through the lens of women's experience--both women of the past to understand their presence during the formative years of the Exercises, but primarily women of the present. In doing so the authors have rediscovered the riches of this classic for both genders.

The book first reviews the major traditional interpretations of the Exercises and gives a historical view of the women in Ignatius' life and their role in the Exercises. The text itself is examined--how it is entered, its worldview, and its recommended forms of prayer. The four weeks of the Exercises are broken into the problems and possibilities of each; suggestions for each are also given for spiritual and retreat directors. The Exercises are finally examined for those aspects that support moving outward on one's mission. The book ends with a morality play called AnyWoman that gives a dramatic spin to the whole process.

The first of its kind, this is deeply meaningful reading for both men and women, particularly those making the Exercises, those giving them, and anyone who has attempted the Exercises but resisted the images, metaphors, or interpretations. Retreat and spiritual directors, other educators, retreatants and directees will also want a copy..
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The inspiring story of one woman's journey of healing and transformation

Sara Hall's life seemed perfect: a wealthy husband, a big house in an affluent suburb, three healthy children. But the surface of Hall's life hid a marriage filled with sorrow and pain. One day, at age forty-two, Hall sees a lone figure rowing in the harbor, and that image becomes her holy grail.

In this richly layered memoir, the author tells how her determination to master rowing a single shell gave her the courage to free herself from the dark forces of abuse in her childhood and the failure of her marriage. In lyrical prose, Hall describes the rigors of rowing, the elation of winning, the joy of total engagement in passionate enterprise, and the triumph of breaking free. Ultimately, she declares sovereignty over her life and wins a world championship gold medal. Drawn to the Rhythm is a brave and soulful book, written for all women who seek to find their strength and voice. 16 pages of b/w photographs. Reading group guide included..
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Antique building materials immediately give timeless, inimitable style to a new or restored home. Reclaimed wooden floors, old terracotta tiles, traditional Burgundy slabs, old roof tiling, antique fireplaces... these all fit perfectly into contemporary or classic surroundings. This book presents dozens of inspiring examples, each one beautifully photographed, and also provides addresses of dealers in antique construction materials..
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In 2001 Tom DeLia vowed to find Linda, the first and only love of his life, whom he had not seen for nearly 3 decades Doggedly pursuing Internet clues, Tom determined finally to claim Linda as his own or exorcise the grip she had clamped on his heart for 28 years. Their literate, honest, funny, romantic and sometimes erotic letters and emails fly between Colorado and Pennsylvania for five months, bringing the now middle-aged lovers to life for the reader, revealing their past, their present, and their hopes and fears with great immediacy. Anyone who wishes for another chance at love or believes that aging or cancer or financial circumstance or distance banishes the possibility of love will savor this true story told in these compelling love letters in the lovers' own words..
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Full of beautiful colors, bright, brilliant, and unique--for they represent a small beautiful baby girl. The Colors Within tells the story of a little girl badly hurt by severe childhood abuse and illustrates how it stunted and scarred the woman she became. Share the inspiring journey of Good Maker, the Grownup Woman and the Grownup Man as they set out to restore the little girl's spirit and reclaim her childhood gifts. Celebrate their triumph when she re-connects with her precious human spirit and recovers the "colors" that she believed were lost forever.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Marilyn Van Derbur, Author of Miss America By Day
The Colors Within is a simple but powerful story ...... a gift of hope for children and adults.
-Marilyn Van Derbur

Suzanne M. Sgroi, M.D., Author of Handbook of Clinical Intervention in Child Sexual Abuse and Vulnerable Populations, Vols. 1 & 2
This beautiful, fully illustrated book is richly layered with meaning and a reminder that gifts lost or forgotten can be recovered. The author's gift is her assurance that healing is possible and that survivors can join in celebrating lives wholly lived.
-Suzanne M. Sgroi, M.D.,

G. A. Bixler - IP Book Review
In a brave, sensitive, and child-like fairy tale the author leads us through a childhood tainted by trauma and abuse ... the difficult journey of healing ... and an uplifting and inspiring recovery... the must read that you keep near every day!
-G. A. Bixler

Miriam Berkman, JD, MSW, Assistant Clinical Professor in Social Work, Yale University Child Study Center, National Center for Children Exposed to Violence
The Colors Within vividly illustrates the profound and lasting impact that early childhood abuse can have on the developing child. It also demonstrates the remarkable potential for an abused child to transcend early experience and to reclaim a sense of self and hope for the future. This book is a testament to the power of positive relationships to promote healing and growth.
-Miriam Berkman

Kimberly King, Executive Director, Lawyers for Children America
[Abuse] survivors young or old will readily be comforted by the use of visual imagery and colors to address the emotions encountered in this book. The inclusion of the Good Maker, also helps address the inner conflicts these victims face by allowing them to gain strength from within. The Colors Within is empowering and freeing as it allows one to express their emotions in a safe way. And for those who have never experienced abuse, it is an eye-opening account of the fear and anguish an abuse victim faces which should prompt each of us to listen, to care, to respond and to act.
-- Kimberly King, Executive Director, Lawyers for Children America.
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