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  A Respectable Woman - From their...

  Kate Chopin

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  Katherine O'Flaherty was born on the 8th February 1850 in St Louis, Missouri to parents of French and Irish descent. 
  At age 5, she was sent to the Sacred Heart Academy and, apart from a 2 year period at home when her father died, remained there until graduating in 1868.  Whilst there she began writing and became an avid reader of almost anything that crossed her path.   
  Kate married Oscar Chopin in 1870 and the couple moved to New Orleans, and later to the rural setting of Cloutierville, Louisiana to raise their 6 children.  
  In 1882 her husband died leaving her in a deep trench of debt.  Despite her best efforts to turn the businesses around they were sold, and she moved the family back to St Louis and the financial help of her mother.  Sadly, her mother died within the year.  Kate, now struggling with depression, pushed herself to write and gained a local reputation as a writer of short stories that captured the local color and vibrancy of her surroundings. 
  By the early 1890’s her short stories were published nationally.  With this widespread audience also came negative reviews, controversy, and cries of immorality as themes such as interracial relationships, the rights of women and other burning issues of the day were written about. 
  Despite the criticism, which unnerved her, she continued to write though in the main her works, around 100 short stories and two novels, were not attributed with any literary worth. 
  Kate Chopin died from a brain haemorrhage in St Louis Missouri on the 22nd of August 1904.  She was 54. 
  For much of the 20th Century her work was forgotten and out of print.  It was only in early 1970’s, with the rise of feminism and the call for a more just society that she was given the status her works had long described and shone a literary light at.  She is now safely revered as one of America’s great authors.

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  Volsunga Saga - The story of the...

  Anonymous Anonymous, William...

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  Dive into the legendary world of the Volsunga Saga, the Norse epic that has inspired generations. This saga weaves tales of gods, legendary heroes, and cursed treasures in a gripping narrative of power, betrayal, and destiny. Follow the heroic deeds of Sigurd, the dragon-slayer, entangled in a tragic love triangle that leads to a cycle of vengeance spanning generations. 
  Experience a saga where honor and treachery, love and hate, loyalty and betrayal blur, in a world where gods walk among mortals. The Volsunga Saga offers a rich exploration of Norse culture, heroism, and the timeless battle against fate. 
  Unlock the secrets of ancient legends. Discover the Volsunga Saga—where every sword tells a tale, and destinies are carved by the gods. 
  This audiobook was narrated and produced by RAM Studios, where humans and artificial intelligence collaborate to create an excellent listening experience. (The reading is done primarily by AI)

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  Sanctuary - The True Story of an...

  Patrick Barrett, Susy Flory

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  For decades, his family rescued lost and forgotten donkeys in the Irish countryside.He had no idea that one day, the donkeys would rescue him.Patrick Barrett grew up on the back of a donkey. In the small village of Liscarroll, the young boy helped his family run a sanctuary for abandoned and abused donkeys. Struggling in school, Patrick only felt truly accepted in the presence of these funny, fuzzy, touching animals. It was like magic, how he and the donkeys understood each other. He became a true “donkey whisperer”―reading their body language, communicating with them in ways they could understand, and teaching himself how to “speak” in their distinctive calls.But when Patrick was of age, he shipped out with the Irish Army and encountered unimaginable wartime horrors in Lebanon and Kosovo. In the aftermath, he returned home a broken man, sinking into the depths of PTSD and addictions. He believed nothing could save him. But he hadn’t counted on the donkeys.Sanctuary is the remarkable true story of how faith turned one lost man’s life around with the help of the rescue animals who loved him. It’s an antidote to despair and a call to hope, revealing the beauty and wonder of Ireland as you’ve never seen it before.

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  Like a River - Finding the Faith...

  Granger Smith

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  Read by the author with an audiobook-exclusive conversation between Granger and his wife, Amber! 
  New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, ECPA Bestseller 
  'Country music artist Smith debuts with a sensitive and moving recollection of his path through grief. . .In stark, intimate prose, the author candidly renders the realities of suffering while articulating a moving message of renewal. Those seeking a faith-based path through grief will find this instructive and affecting.' -- Publishers Weekly 
  Like a River, a triumphant story of new life birthed out of tragedy, will teach readers how to face their failures, confront their pain, and connect with God—the true source of life. 
  On June 4th, 2019, country music singer Granger Smith was enjoying a final evening with his kids before heading to Nashville for the CMT Music Awards and his next tour. While helping his daughter London with her gymnastics, his youngest son fell into their pool. Granger did everything he could to get to him, but he was too late. River drowned, and Granger's world shattered. 
  The days, weeks, and months that followed River's death sent Granger on a dark and painful journey. Every time he closed his eyes, he replayed the horrific event in his mind, and every time he opened his computer, he was bombarded by the critique and criticism of people who blamed him for the accident. 
  Despite his best effort to get back on stage with a smile and song, it was all a façade. On the inside he was dying. Fortunately, that's not how his story ended. And now he is compelled to help people all around the world find strength, peace, and hope on the other side of tragedy.Like a River, life is full of twists and turns.Like a River, people pollute our world with their critique and criticism.Like a River, tragic events keep us dammed up.But like a river, we can find the courage to keep moving downstream. 
    
  Rivers don't run on their own strength; they flow from their source. When we try to keep going on our own, we won't make it, but when we connect to the greater source, we will find the strength and the faith to keep living after loss. This triumphant story of new life birthed out of death will inspire every reader to live Like a River. 
  Additional water safety resources, discussion questions, and photo insert are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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  My Voice: Faced with Autism -...

  Daniel Ray Williams

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  Daniel has a disability a form of Autism and has overcome a lot in life. He faced a lot of trials and tribulations in his life. He dealt with losing his parents at a young age. He dealt with his grandparents being gone. He has lived in waiver homes to eventually living in his own apartment. He has been receiving services with Bethesda Lutheran Communities for 4 years now. He continues to show more independence. Daniel have overcome a lot of changes in his life but he does it all without giving up. He is an achiever and his future will be bright.

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  Awakening to Life - The journey...

  Frank Déniz

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  "Awakening to Life" is a novel that explores Leo's personal evolution, accompanied by Sophia, a central figure in his journey of overcoming. Set in a quiet village, Leo experiences deep trauma that triggers an internal quest for meaning and understanding about life and death. Sophia, dynamic and energetic, plays a crucial role in helping Leo face his challenges and find new perspectives. Technology becomes a key tool in this exploration, especially in an abandoned workshop where Leo seeks answers. Each chapter is accompanied by an original song that not only complements the plot but also reflects the emotions and transformations of the characters. Through this fusion of narrative, technology, and Sophia's influence, Leo undergoes internal growth, finding hope, renewal, and an awakening to life in his personal journey. 
  language: English 
  Age: 18 years and older.

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