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  Walking with Fay - My Mother’s...

  Carolyn Birrell

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  In 2012, Carolyn Birrell flew down to Georgia to kidnap her mother. 
  Fay had been living by herself since her husband’s death in 2000 and clung fiercely to her independence. She went to church on Sundays, paid her bills on time, and volunteered at Vacation Bible School every summer. But at 79 years old, she’d begun showing escalating signs of early-stage dementia, each one making it harder for her daughter to discount as simple signs of aging. 
  After receiving calls from Fay’s local sheriff and the Department of Family Services, Carolyn took action. She quickly came to understand the meaning of the adage, “When we make plans the Universe laughs,” because hers required endless do-overs as she struggled to keep pace with her mother’s ever-progressing disease. 
  This is the story of Carolyn’s mother, her dementia, and how they navigated her journey together. Your loved one may not force feed stuffed animals vanilla pudding or burn their neighbor’s mail like Fay did, but if you’re living through the sad realities of your loved one’s slow and tortuous farewell, this book will help you find solace as you deal with it realistically and with a heart at peace.

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  Death My Friend - Living With...

  Jacklyn Janeksela

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  Make death your friend, not your enemy and step into a new way of living. 
  Are you ready to live from joy and not fear? Studies show that when people consider the end of their lives, they're much more likely to live fuller lives, truer to their soul's purpose. The exploration of our death doesn't have to be scary or morbid; it can be lighthearted and peaceful. If done with intention and at your own pace, building a relationship with death will bring your life into new focus. And you'll gain so much in the process. You don’t have to keep struggling or suffering alone! Come on a journey with me to make death your friend and live a life that satisfies your soul. 
  Author Jacklyn Janeksela invites you to explore death and build a more authentic relationship with your life. Allow doubts to die so possibilities can grow. Read about personal struggles and triumphs that will give you a new perspective about your own. This book is intimate, confessional, and raw –it will change how you engage with life and death forever. At the end of this book, you’ll feel more comfortable facing your own mortality and inspire others to live their life to the fullest!Inside, you’ll discover how to:Live from joy, not fearAccept challenges and suffering with graceSurrender and cultivate self-compassionEmbrace death in all formsLive by the law of nature, that everything is temporary 
  This spiritual book is perfect for anyone ready to live a life full of joy and acceptance. 
  Get Death, My Friend today!

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  The Back Door People - memories...

  Barbara Braseth Johnson

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  A charming look at the Depression Era through the eyes of a young girl growing up in northern Minnesota. Barbara was born in 1931 when economic times were hard but life was simple. She lived with her parents and siblings in five houses by the time she was twelve, and takes the listener along as describes the houses and shares her stories of saving for a bike, paying for piano lessons with porcupine meatballs, enjoying five-cent ice cream cones, and learning the basics of journalism work at the local newspaper office. This story was written by Barbara Braseth Johnson at age 85 so her grandchildren could get a glimpse of what it was like to live without tv and cell phones and computers. She can be reached by email at barbjohnson104@gmail.com.

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  A God Named Josh - Uncovering...

  Jared Brock

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  The Life of Jesus Like You've Never Imagined 
   
  Jesus asked His disciples, "Who do you say I am?" It's a question that still needs an answer today. With deft, insightful, and humorous strokes, award-winning biographer Jared Brock weaves archaeology, philosophy, history, and theology to create a portrait of Jesus we've never seen before. 
   
  This is a groundbreaking biography about the historical Jesus we don't usually think about: The child refugee. The "carpenter" who most likely worked with stone. The adult who walked at least 21,525 miles in His lifetime and yet never tasted tomatoes or potatoes. The itinerant rabbi whose real name wasn't Jesus. The political revolutionary whose brutal murder was secretly masterminded by a power-hungry mafia family. 
   
  More than a fascinating biography, A God Named Josh seeks to illuminate Jesus of Nazareth from new perspectives, grounded in history, that will surprise Christians and atheists alike. 
   
  "The same wonderful story, the same incredible Savior, the same good news... but written with such clarity that everything you thought you knew about Jesus will seem new and exciting."--STEVE BROWN, founder of Key Life and author of Laughter and Lament 
   
  "Prepare yourself: Jesus is about to become thrillingly, subversively, dangerously, gloriously interesting again."--MARK BUCHANAN, author of God Walk: Moving at the Speed of Your Soul

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  My Place in the Sun - Life in...

  George Stevens Jr.

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  The son of a celebrated Hollywood director emerges from his father's shadow to claim his own place as a visionary force in American culture. George Stevens, Jr. tells an intimate and moving tale of his relationship with his Oscar-winning father and his own distinguished career in Hollywood and Washington. Fascinating people, priceless stories and a behind-the-scenes view of some of America's major cultural and political events grace this riveting memoir.  
  George Stevens, Jr. grew up in Hollywood and worked on film classics with his father and writes vividly of his experience on the sets of A Place in the Sun (1951), Shane (1953), Giant (1956) and The Diary of Anne Frank(1959). He explores how the magnitude of his father's talent and achievements left him questioning his own creative path. The younger Stevens began to forge his unique career when legendary broadcaster Edward R. Murrow recruited him to elevate the Motion Picture Service at the United States Information Agency in John F. Kennedy's Washington. Stevens' trailblazing efforts initiated what has been called the "golden era" of USIA filmmaking and a call to respect motion pictures as art. His appointment as founding director of the American Film Institute in 1967 placed him at the forefront of culture and politics, safeguarding thousands of endangered films and training a new generation of filmmakers. 
  In My Place in the Sun, George Stevens, Jr. shares his lifelong passion for advancing the art of American film, enlightening audiences, and shining a spotlight on notable figures who inspire us. He provides an insightful look at Hollywood's Golden Age and an insider's account of Washington spanning six decades, bringing to life a sparkling era of American history and culture.

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  Colorado Artist Jack Roberts -...

  F. Darrell Munsell

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  Seeking adventure and inspiration in western Colorado, artist Jack Roberts masterfully captured frontier characters in secluded cow camps and boisterous saloons. His flamboyant personality and zest for life became topics of local stories. But sobriety and commitment offered new themes and goals. Indians, traders, pioneers and entrepreneurs--he captured them all on canvas with a blend of creativity and authenticity. His paintings, cartoons and personal observations reflect his convictions and his desire to create works of significance. With over seventy full-color paintings, author F. Darrell Munsell traces Roberts's career from early apprenticeship with Harvey Dunn through his many changes in lifestyle and subject to celebrate this respected artist of the American West.

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