Author: Micah Chatterton
Publisher: Inlandia Books
ISBN: 9780997093261
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Micah Chatterton's beautifully orchestrated, deeply elegiac first book chronicles what it means to be "father of two sons who can never touch." Go To the Living plumbs the trajectories of grief, memory, and writing about these, with searing truthfulness; its language is alive with a creative spirit of fathering. -- Judy Z. Kronenfeld
Go to the Living
Author: Micah Chatterton
Publisher: Inlandia Books
ISBN: 9780997093261
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Micah Chatterton's beautifully orchestrated, deeply elegiac first book chronicles what it means to be "father of two sons who can never touch." Go To the Living plumbs the trajectories of grief, memory, and writing about these, with searing truthfulness; its language is alive with a creative spirit of fathering. -- Judy Z. Kronenfeld
Publisher: Inlandia Books
ISBN: 9780997093261
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Micah Chatterton's beautifully orchestrated, deeply elegiac first book chronicles what it means to be "father of two sons who can never touch." Go To the Living plumbs the trajectories of grief, memory, and writing about these, with searing truthfulness; its language is alive with a creative spirit of fathering. -- Judy Z. Kronenfeld
Down We Go
Author: Kathy Escobar
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615467900
Category : Beatitudes
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Publisher's description: Down We Go is a practioner's guide for creating and cultivating missional community. It's based on the idea of living into the Beatitudes, and explores what it means to follow Jesus into the hard places of suffering, inequality, and injustice in order to cultivate, hope, beauty, justice, equality, generosity and healing.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615467900
Category : Beatitudes
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Publisher's description: Down We Go is a practioner's guide for creating and cultivating missional community. It's based on the idea of living into the Beatitudes, and explores what it means to follow Jesus into the hard places of suffering, inequality, and injustice in order to cultivate, hope, beauty, justice, equality, generosity and healing.
Death by Living
Author: N. D. Wilson
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 0849965039
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Each of us is in the middle of a story. In this astoundingly unique book, bestselling author N.D. Wilson reminds us that to truly live we must recognize that we are dying. Cause of death: life. Death by Living is a poetic exploration of faith, futility, and the incredible joy of this mortal life. N.D. Wilson recounts stories from his life in poetic prose, giving perspective on the life we're given by God. Death by Living explores the topics of family, grappling with the death of loved ones, and how to live with intention to get the most out of our time on Earth. Wilson encourages us to live hard and die grateful, and to see Christ in every pair of eyes. To write a past we won’t regret. All of us must pause and breathe. See the past, see life as the fruit of providence and thousands of personal narratives. We did not choose where to set our feet in time, but we choose where to set them next. We stand in the now. God says create. Live. Choose. Shape the past. Etch your life in stone, and what you make will be forever. In Death by Living, you will: Experience life with renewed wonder Recognize mundane moments as opportunities Learn to live hard and die grateful Recognize death as a gift instead of something to be feared At once inspiring, humorous, and unbelievably moving, this a book that you will read again and again, finding fresh perspective each time you open it.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 0849965039
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Each of us is in the middle of a story. In this astoundingly unique book, bestselling author N.D. Wilson reminds us that to truly live we must recognize that we are dying. Cause of death: life. Death by Living is a poetic exploration of faith, futility, and the incredible joy of this mortal life. N.D. Wilson recounts stories from his life in poetic prose, giving perspective on the life we're given by God. Death by Living explores the topics of family, grappling with the death of loved ones, and how to live with intention to get the most out of our time on Earth. Wilson encourages us to live hard and die grateful, and to see Christ in every pair of eyes. To write a past we won’t regret. All of us must pause and breathe. See the past, see life as the fruit of providence and thousands of personal narratives. We did not choose where to set our feet in time, but we choose where to set them next. We stand in the now. God says create. Live. Choose. Shape the past. Etch your life in stone, and what you make will be forever. In Death by Living, you will: Experience life with renewed wonder Recognize mundane moments as opportunities Learn to live hard and die grateful Recognize death as a gift instead of something to be feared At once inspiring, humorous, and unbelievably moving, this a book that you will read again and again, finding fresh perspective each time you open it.
Finally Out
Author: Loren A. Olson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780997961430
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Dr. Loren A. Olson has frequently been asked two questions: How could you not know that you were gay until the age of forty? Wasn't your marriage just a sham to protect yourself at your wife's expense? In Finally Out, Dr. Olson answers these questions by telling the inspiring story of his evolving sexuality, into which he intelligently weaves psychological concepts and gay history. This book is a powerful exploration of human sexuality, particularly the sexuality of mature men who, like Dr. Olson, lived a large part of their lives as straight men--sometimes long after becoming aware of their same-sex attractions. Readers will come to understand: - That there is no universal model for coming out - Why many older LGBTQ men came out late, do not come out at all, or come out to varying degrees in different environments - How stigma has created mental health problems for isolated and closeted men who have sex with men, particularly in geographical areas and cultures where there is little or no acceptance of homosexuality - How sexual function changes but perhaps even improves for older men - That aging creates opportunities that one has never had and may never have again, e.g., freedom from the tyranny of ambition - That some people consistently prefer an older sexual partner and this can lead to stable, intergenerational relationships - How same-sex sexual activity was considered prior to the Stonewall uprising in 1969 contrasted with the way it is perceived after Stonewall - How age, culture, geographical location, heterosexual marriage, and children impact a person's decision to come out - Why "conversion therapy" does not work and may be harmful - The difference between homophobia and homonaïveté - The archetypes of self-identified straight men who seek occasional or regular sex with other men - How to overcome the shame and guilt experienced by men who are sexually attracted to other men
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780997961430
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Dr. Loren A. Olson has frequently been asked two questions: How could you not know that you were gay until the age of forty? Wasn't your marriage just a sham to protect yourself at your wife's expense? In Finally Out, Dr. Olson answers these questions by telling the inspiring story of his evolving sexuality, into which he intelligently weaves psychological concepts and gay history. This book is a powerful exploration of human sexuality, particularly the sexuality of mature men who, like Dr. Olson, lived a large part of their lives as straight men--sometimes long after becoming aware of their same-sex attractions. Readers will come to understand: - That there is no universal model for coming out - Why many older LGBTQ men came out late, do not come out at all, or come out to varying degrees in different environments - How stigma has created mental health problems for isolated and closeted men who have sex with men, particularly in geographical areas and cultures where there is little or no acceptance of homosexuality - How sexual function changes but perhaps even improves for older men - That aging creates opportunities that one has never had and may never have again, e.g., freedom from the tyranny of ambition - That some people consistently prefer an older sexual partner and this can lead to stable, intergenerational relationships - How same-sex sexual activity was considered prior to the Stonewall uprising in 1969 contrasted with the way it is perceived after Stonewall - How age, culture, geographical location, heterosexual marriage, and children impact a person's decision to come out - Why "conversion therapy" does not work and may be harmful - The difference between homophobia and homonaïveté - The archetypes of self-identified straight men who seek occasional or regular sex with other men - How to overcome the shame and guilt experienced by men who are sexually attracted to other men
Let Go and Let God
Author: Albert Cliffe
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671763962
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Step by step, layman's terms, points out the way to a joyous affirmation of your spiritual faith--a soothing refuge in times of trouble and doubt.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671763962
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Step by step, layman's terms, points out the way to a joyous affirmation of your spiritual faith--a soothing refuge in times of trouble and doubt.
Tao of Letting Go
Author: Bruce Frantzis
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1556438087
Category : Meditation
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
What is known from the Tao Te Ching, I Ching, and other Taoist texts is almost entirely literary. When Bruce Frantzis studied these texts with his main teacher, Grandmaster Liu Hung Chieh, he was taught their practical application: "This is what they say; this is what they mean; this is how to do them." In the TAO of Letting Go, Frantzis offers a bridge to this pragmatic approach for living a spiritual life. Spirituality is not just an aspiration for which people strive, he says, but a genuine, accomplishable reality. Frantzis shows how to expend maximum effort and yet not use force--the gentle way of the Water method--to enrich personal health and energy systems. The Water tradition continues the work of releasing inner conflicts, a process that begins with the Dissolving Method, passed down by Lao Tse in the Tao Te Ching over 2,500 years ago. The author shows how to completely let go of the blockages that bind and prevent the seeker from reaching full spiritual potential. Short, direct chapters and exercises cover such topics as breathing and awareness; Taoist meditation; fog and depression; modern anxiety; love and compassion; and more.
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1556438087
Category : Meditation
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
What is known from the Tao Te Ching, I Ching, and other Taoist texts is almost entirely literary. When Bruce Frantzis studied these texts with his main teacher, Grandmaster Liu Hung Chieh, he was taught their practical application: "This is what they say; this is what they mean; this is how to do them." In the TAO of Letting Go, Frantzis offers a bridge to this pragmatic approach for living a spiritual life. Spirituality is not just an aspiration for which people strive, he says, but a genuine, accomplishable reality. Frantzis shows how to expend maximum effort and yet not use force--the gentle way of the Water method--to enrich personal health and energy systems. The Water tradition continues the work of releasing inner conflicts, a process that begins with the Dissolving Method, passed down by Lao Tse in the Tao Te Ching over 2,500 years ago. The author shows how to completely let go of the blockages that bind and prevent the seeker from reaching full spiritual potential. Short, direct chapters and exercises cover such topics as breathing and awareness; Taoist meditation; fog and depression; modern anxiety; love and compassion; and more.
Stop Living in this Land
Author: Woo Myung
Publisher: Cham books
ISBN: 9780984912407
Category : Conduct of life
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
In his 10th book about Truth, author Woo Myung breaks down our long-standing preconceptions and explains how a life and world of Truth is within our reach by changing our minds. He explains that the world we dream of but have given up on can be attained when one changes his human mind to the mind of Truth - the mind of the Universe.
Publisher: Cham books
ISBN: 9780984912407
Category : Conduct of life
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
In his 10th book about Truth, author Woo Myung breaks down our long-standing preconceptions and explains how a life and world of Truth is within our reach by changing our minds. He explains that the world we dream of but have given up on can be attained when one changes his human mind to the mind of Truth - the mind of the Universe.
Breathing For a Living
Author: Laura Rothenberg
Publisher: Hyperion
ISBN: 9780786888696
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Now in paperback comes the moving account by an extraordinary young woman who mounted a daily struggle with cystic fibrosis in an effort to lead an ordinary life. Twenty-one-year-old Laura Rothenberg had always tried to live a normal life -- even with lungs that betrayed her and a constant awareness that she might not live to see her next birthday. Like most people born with cystic fibrosis, the chronic disease that affects primarily the lungs, Laura struggled to come to grips with a life that had already been compromised in many ways. Sometimes healthy and able to attend school, other times hospitalized for weeks, Laura found solace in keeping a diary. In her writing, she could be open, honest, and irreverent, like the young person she was. Yet behind this voice is a penetrating maturity about her mortality, revealing a will and temperament that is fierce and insightful.
Publisher: Hyperion
ISBN: 9780786888696
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Now in paperback comes the moving account by an extraordinary young woman who mounted a daily struggle with cystic fibrosis in an effort to lead an ordinary life. Twenty-one-year-old Laura Rothenberg had always tried to live a normal life -- even with lungs that betrayed her and a constant awareness that she might not live to see her next birthday. Like most people born with cystic fibrosis, the chronic disease that affects primarily the lungs, Laura struggled to come to grips with a life that had already been compromised in many ways. Sometimes healthy and able to attend school, other times hospitalized for weeks, Laura found solace in keeping a diary. In her writing, she could be open, honest, and irreverent, like the young person she was. Yet behind this voice is a penetrating maturity about her mortality, revealing a will and temperament that is fierce and insightful.
How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies
Author: Therese A. Rando
Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Living Life While Navigating the Death of a Loved One If you recently lost a loved one, How to Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies is the lifeline you are seeking. Dr. Therese Rando’s compassionate and comprehensive guide will help you navigate the storm and find your way back to solid ground. Whether dealing with sudden loss or mourning a long-anticipated passing, this book acknowledges that each person’s journey through grief is unique. It equips its readers with the tools to understand and address their grief, communicate with children about death, attend to any unfinished business, and find support and other resources to help them move forward with their lives. Dr. Rando emphasizes the importance of self-care and encourages the acceptance of appropriate help and support from others. She provides practical strategies for managing grief during difficult times like the holidays, for planning funerals, and for creating meaningful personal rituals. First published in the late 1980s, Dr. Rando’s book is an enduring guide to the emotional, practical, and spiritual aspects of loss. With decades of clinical experience and international acclaim, she is a leading expert on the grieving process. While this guide is intended for people who have lost a loved one, it is also a resource for carers, or anyone else, who wish to support someone navigating the path of bereavement. In the face of loss, this book is not just about surviving, but about living—truly and fully.
Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Living Life While Navigating the Death of a Loved One If you recently lost a loved one, How to Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies is the lifeline you are seeking. Dr. Therese Rando’s compassionate and comprehensive guide will help you navigate the storm and find your way back to solid ground. Whether dealing with sudden loss or mourning a long-anticipated passing, this book acknowledges that each person’s journey through grief is unique. It equips its readers with the tools to understand and address their grief, communicate with children about death, attend to any unfinished business, and find support and other resources to help them move forward with their lives. Dr. Rando emphasizes the importance of self-care and encourages the acceptance of appropriate help and support from others. She provides practical strategies for managing grief during difficult times like the holidays, for planning funerals, and for creating meaningful personal rituals. First published in the late 1980s, Dr. Rando’s book is an enduring guide to the emotional, practical, and spiritual aspects of loss. With decades of clinical experience and international acclaim, she is a leading expert on the grieving process. While this guide is intended for people who have lost a loved one, it is also a resource for carers, or anyone else, who wish to support someone navigating the path of bereavement. In the face of loss, this book is not just about surviving, but about living—truly and fully.
Letting Go, Living Free!
Author: Dr. Paul Hardy
Publisher: Alpha Book Publisher
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The story is told of a family that adopted a little boy from a far-away country. He had been raised in an atheist home. One night, his father, in rage and desperation, had killed his mother and siblings right before his eyes. He then turned the gun on himself and committed suicide. The adopting family were Christians and wanted to be very careful about taking the little boy to church. They took him to a children’s class and, as they dropped him off with the teacher, they explained that he had no previous education about God. They asked the teacher to be careful not to embarrass him. In kindness, the teacher decided to talk about Jesus using pictures to help the children understand. As she held up the drawing of Jesus, she asked the class the question, “Who knows who this is?” The little boy, in broken English raised his hand and blurted out, “I know Him. He’s the man that was holding me when my father killed my family!”
Publisher: Alpha Book Publisher
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The story is told of a family that adopted a little boy from a far-away country. He had been raised in an atheist home. One night, his father, in rage and desperation, had killed his mother and siblings right before his eyes. He then turned the gun on himself and committed suicide. The adopting family were Christians and wanted to be very careful about taking the little boy to church. They took him to a children’s class and, as they dropped him off with the teacher, they explained that he had no previous education about God. They asked the teacher to be careful not to embarrass him. In kindness, the teacher decided to talk about Jesus using pictures to help the children understand. As she held up the drawing of Jesus, she asked the class the question, “Who knows who this is?” The little boy, in broken English raised his hand and blurted out, “I know Him. He’s the man that was holding me when my father killed my family!”