Author: Alessandro D'Avenia
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1786072742
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
From the bestselling Italian author comes a novel based on the true story of a priest who refused to surrender... The school year is finished, exams are over and summer stretches before seventeen-year-old Federico, full of promise and opportunity. But then he accepts a request from one of his teachers to help out at a youth club in the destitute Sicilian neighbourhood of Brancaccio. This narrow tangle of alleyways is controlled by local mafia thugs, but it is also the home of children like Francesco, Maria, Dario, Totò: children with none of Federico's privileges, but with a strength and vitality that changes his life forever. Written in intensely passionate and lyrical prose, What Hell Is Not is the phenomenal Italian bestseller about a man who brought light to one of the darkest corners of Sicily, and who refused to give up on the future of its children. Perfect for fans of Elena Ferrante and Roberto Saviano.
What Hell Is Not
Author: Alessandro D'Avenia
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1786072742
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
From the bestselling Italian author comes a novel based on the true story of a priest who refused to surrender... The school year is finished, exams are over and summer stretches before seventeen-year-old Federico, full of promise and opportunity. But then he accepts a request from one of his teachers to help out at a youth club in the destitute Sicilian neighbourhood of Brancaccio. This narrow tangle of alleyways is controlled by local mafia thugs, but it is also the home of children like Francesco, Maria, Dario, Totò: children with none of Federico's privileges, but with a strength and vitality that changes his life forever. Written in intensely passionate and lyrical prose, What Hell Is Not is the phenomenal Italian bestseller about a man who brought light to one of the darkest corners of Sicily, and who refused to give up on the future of its children. Perfect for fans of Elena Ferrante and Roberto Saviano.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1786072742
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
From the bestselling Italian author comes a novel based on the true story of a priest who refused to surrender... The school year is finished, exams are over and summer stretches before seventeen-year-old Federico, full of promise and opportunity. But then he accepts a request from one of his teachers to help out at a youth club in the destitute Sicilian neighbourhood of Brancaccio. This narrow tangle of alleyways is controlled by local mafia thugs, but it is also the home of children like Francesco, Maria, Dario, Totò: children with none of Federico's privileges, but with a strength and vitality that changes his life forever. Written in intensely passionate and lyrical prose, What Hell Is Not is the phenomenal Italian bestseller about a man who brought light to one of the darkest corners of Sicily, and who refused to give up on the future of its children. Perfect for fans of Elena Ferrante and Roberto Saviano.
Hell? No!
Author: Rick Lannoye
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781477401934
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
If you are one of the millions of people who, as a young child, was instilled with the fear that God actually tortures people for eternity, this book is for you!In Hell? No! Rick Lannoye masterfully unravels all the ploys used to perpetuate the fear of Hell, beginning with the history of its pagan origins, the process by which Christianity adopted Hades from Greek mythology and how the original gospels have been manipulated to keep the unfounded fear of it alive today.But most importantly, Lannoye provides practical advice to anyone--no matter how emotionally and spiritually abused--about how they can be set free and become absolutely certain there is no such place as Hell.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781477401934
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
If you are one of the millions of people who, as a young child, was instilled with the fear that God actually tortures people for eternity, this book is for you!In Hell? No! Rick Lannoye masterfully unravels all the ploys used to perpetuate the fear of Hell, beginning with the history of its pagan origins, the process by which Christianity adopted Hades from Greek mythology and how the original gospels have been manipulated to keep the unfounded fear of it alive today.But most importantly, Lannoye provides practical advice to anyone--no matter how emotionally and spiritually abused--about how they can be set free and become absolutely certain there is no such place as Hell.
99 Nights in Logar
Author: Jamil Jan Kochai
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525559205
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
“Funny, razor-sharp, and full of juicy tales that feel urgent and illicit . . . the author has created a singular, resonant voice, an American teenager raised by Old World Afghan storytellers.” —New York Times Book Review “More than well crafted; it’s phenomenal. . . . Kochai’s book has a big heart.” —The Guardian A dog on the loose. A boy yearning to connect to his family's roots. A country in the midst of great change. And a vibrant exploration of the power of stories--the ones we tell each other and the ones we find ourselves in. Twelve-year-old Marwand's memories from his previous visit to Afghanistan six years ago center on his contentious relationship with Budabash, the terrifying but beloved dog who guards his extended family's compound in the rural village of Logar. But eager for an ally in this place that is meant to be "home," Marwand misreads his reunion with the dog and approaches Budabash the way he would any pet on his American suburban block--and the results are disastrous: Marwand loses a finger, and Budabash escapes into the night. Marwand is not chastened and doubles down on his desire to fit in here. He must get the dog back, and the resulting search is a gripping and vivid adventure story, a lyrical, funny, and surprisingly tender coming-of-age journey across contemporary Afghanistan that blends the bravado and vulnerability of a boy's teenage years with an homage to familial oral tradition and calls to mind One Thousand and One Nights yet speaks with a voice all its own.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525559205
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
“Funny, razor-sharp, and full of juicy tales that feel urgent and illicit . . . the author has created a singular, resonant voice, an American teenager raised by Old World Afghan storytellers.” —New York Times Book Review “More than well crafted; it’s phenomenal. . . . Kochai’s book has a big heart.” —The Guardian A dog on the loose. A boy yearning to connect to his family's roots. A country in the midst of great change. And a vibrant exploration of the power of stories--the ones we tell each other and the ones we find ourselves in. Twelve-year-old Marwand's memories from his previous visit to Afghanistan six years ago center on his contentious relationship with Budabash, the terrifying but beloved dog who guards his extended family's compound in the rural village of Logar. But eager for an ally in this place that is meant to be "home," Marwand misreads his reunion with the dog and approaches Budabash the way he would any pet on his American suburban block--and the results are disastrous: Marwand loses a finger, and Budabash escapes into the night. Marwand is not chastened and doubles down on his desire to fit in here. He must get the dog back, and the resulting search is a gripping and vivid adventure story, a lyrical, funny, and surprisingly tender coming-of-age journey across contemporary Afghanistan that blends the bravado and vulnerability of a boy's teenage years with an homage to familial oral tradition and calls to mind One Thousand and One Nights yet speaks with a voice all its own.
Skylark Farm
Author: Antonia Arslan
Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Incorporated
ISBN: 1400044359
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
In 1915, Yerwant is planning to return to Turkey from his home in Venice after being away for forty years, but his plans are ruined by the entrance of Italy into World War I and the genocide of Armenians, including his family.
Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Incorporated
ISBN: 1400044359
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
In 1915, Yerwant is planning to return to Turkey from his home in Venice after being away for forty years, but his plans are ruined by the entrance of Italy into World War I and the genocide of Armenians, including his family.
Rethinking Hell
Author: Christopher M. Date
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1630871605
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Most evangelical Christians believe that those people who are not saved before they die will be punished in hell forever. But is this what the Bible truly teaches? Do Christians need to rethink their understanding of hell? In the late twentieth century, a growing number of evangelical theologians, biblical scholars, and philosophers began to reject the traditional doctrine of eternal conscious torment in hell in favor of a minority theological perspective called conditional immortality. This view contends that the unsaved are resurrected to face divine judgment, just as Christians have always believed, but due to the fact that immortality is only given to those who are in Christ, the unsaved do not exist forever in hell. Instead, they face the punishment of the "second death"--an end to their conscious existence. This volume brings together excerpts from a variety of well-respected evangelical thinkers, including John Stott, John Wenham, and E. Earl Ellis, as they articulate the biblical, theological, and philosophical arguments for conditionalism. These readings will give thoughtful Christians strong evidence that there are indeed compelling reasons for rethinking hell.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1630871605
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Most evangelical Christians believe that those people who are not saved before they die will be punished in hell forever. But is this what the Bible truly teaches? Do Christians need to rethink their understanding of hell? In the late twentieth century, a growing number of evangelical theologians, biblical scholars, and philosophers began to reject the traditional doctrine of eternal conscious torment in hell in favor of a minority theological perspective called conditional immortality. This view contends that the unsaved are resurrected to face divine judgment, just as Christians have always believed, but due to the fact that immortality is only given to those who are in Christ, the unsaved do not exist forever in hell. Instead, they face the punishment of the "second death"--an end to their conscious existence. This volume brings together excerpts from a variety of well-respected evangelical thinkers, including John Stott, John Wenham, and E. Earl Ellis, as they articulate the biblical, theological, and philosophical arguments for conditionalism. These readings will give thoughtful Christians strong evidence that there are indeed compelling reasons for rethinking hell.
There Is No Hell According to the Bible
Author: John D. Frey
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665705175
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
Many Christians are deeply disturbed by the idea that there is a real hell in which people suffer forever and ever according to the Bible. This is especially true with respect to Christians who believe that they have loved ones who might end up in this horrendous place. What a relief it would be for them to see that such a hell is not claimed by the Bible. To that end, author John D. Frey leads readers on a well-researched journey that investigates what the Bible really says about hell. The author provides overwhelming evidence that there is no hell in which anyone suffers in any way and this evidence is based on what is claimed by the Bible. The book contains 12 chapters. Chapter 1 presents the events that occurred in a place near the walls of Jerusalem called the valley of Hinnom, later translated to “hell”. Chapters 2-3 primarily deal with events surrounding Jesus and Isaiah. Chapters 4-5 discuss the events in the parables of Jesus and visions of John in the book of Revelation. Chapter 6 explores Bible passages that explain what finally happens to the unrighteous. Chapters 7-8 explore why both Gentile Christians of the second century and some modern Christian denominations believe in a hell in which unrighteous people will suffer forever. Chapters 9-10 explore the concepts of Sheol and Hades in the Bible and what Jewish Rabbis say about hell. Chapter 11 confirms the existence of heaven. Finally, in chapter 12, concluding thoughts are presented.
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665705175
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
Many Christians are deeply disturbed by the idea that there is a real hell in which people suffer forever and ever according to the Bible. This is especially true with respect to Christians who believe that they have loved ones who might end up in this horrendous place. What a relief it would be for them to see that such a hell is not claimed by the Bible. To that end, author John D. Frey leads readers on a well-researched journey that investigates what the Bible really says about hell. The author provides overwhelming evidence that there is no hell in which anyone suffers in any way and this evidence is based on what is claimed by the Bible. The book contains 12 chapters. Chapter 1 presents the events that occurred in a place near the walls of Jerusalem called the valley of Hinnom, later translated to “hell”. Chapters 2-3 primarily deal with events surrounding Jesus and Isaiah. Chapters 4-5 discuss the events in the parables of Jesus and visions of John in the book of Revelation. Chapter 6 explores Bible passages that explain what finally happens to the unrighteous. Chapters 7-8 explore why both Gentile Christians of the second century and some modern Christian denominations believe in a hell in which unrighteous people will suffer forever. Chapters 9-10 explore the concepts of Sheol and Hades in the Bible and what Jewish Rabbis say about hell. Chapter 11 confirms the existence of heaven. Finally, in chapter 12, concluding thoughts are presented.
A Short Stay in Hell
Author: Steven L. Peck
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780983748441
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
A damned man struggles to find meaning in a library, the dimensions of which are measured in light years.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780983748441
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
A damned man struggles to find meaning in a library, the dimensions of which are measured in light years.
The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail
Author: D. James Kennedy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780785271772
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Though the Body of Christ has faced persecution throughout its history, these attacks will never be victorious. In this book, the authors show how these attackers are on the wrong side of history--those opposed to Christianity have been destined to lose, as the Church continues to grow--and give readers hope for tomorrow and Christlike responses that can help make a difference.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780785271772
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Though the Body of Christ has faced persecution throughout its history, these attacks will never be victorious. In this book, the authors show how these attackers are on the wrong side of history--those opposed to Christianity have been destined to lose, as the Church continues to grow--and give readers hope for tomorrow and Christlike responses that can help make a difference.
Oh Hell No
Author: Chronicle Books
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452180822
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
There's a time for yes—and there's a time for no. Oh Hell No! is a collection of art and essays that serve a much-needed reminder to say no to anything that might waste our precious energy. Reclaim your time with the help of these sassy illustrated sayings and astute insights. • A timely celebration of the joy of saying no • Features passionate prose from feminist scholar Sara Ahmed • Includes actionable advice from author and journalist Dani Katz From polite refusal to emphatic rejection, we need that two letter word now more than ever. Oh Hell No! is a reminder and a celebration of the universal human right to say "I would prefer not to." • The ultimate naysayer's manifesto • The perfect self-purchase for feminists, introverts, activists, realists, or burned-out overachievers who are trying to say "no" more often • You'll love this book if you love books like The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson; Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend; and F*ck Feelings: One Shrink's Practical Advice for Managing All Life's Impossible Problems by Michael Bennett MD and Sarah Bennett.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452180822
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
There's a time for yes—and there's a time for no. Oh Hell No! is a collection of art and essays that serve a much-needed reminder to say no to anything that might waste our precious energy. Reclaim your time with the help of these sassy illustrated sayings and astute insights. • A timely celebration of the joy of saying no • Features passionate prose from feminist scholar Sara Ahmed • Includes actionable advice from author and journalist Dani Katz From polite refusal to emphatic rejection, we need that two letter word now more than ever. Oh Hell No! is a reminder and a celebration of the universal human right to say "I would prefer not to." • The ultimate naysayer's manifesto • The perfect self-purchase for feminists, introverts, activists, realists, or burned-out overachievers who are trying to say "no" more often • You'll love this book if you love books like The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson; Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend; and F*ck Feelings: One Shrink's Practical Advice for Managing All Life's Impossible Problems by Michael Bennett MD and Sarah Bennett.
Ending War Crimes, Chasing the War Criminals
Author: Jonathan Power
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004346341
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
This volume offers a history of one of the most important issues of our age. It begins with an analysis of the characters of Adolf Eichmann and Heinrich Himmler, the two men in charge of “the Final Solution”. It moves on to look at the role played by some of Africa’s war criminals and also offers portraits of alleged war criminals from the Western world, including the self-confessed war criminal Robert McNamara who led the war in Vietnam on behalf of Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. The book also tracks the wars and genocide in, and subsequent international criminal law trials relating to Cambodia and the former Yugoslavia. In a final chapter, it asks the question: can human rights be pursued by making war?
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004346341
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
This volume offers a history of one of the most important issues of our age. It begins with an analysis of the characters of Adolf Eichmann and Heinrich Himmler, the two men in charge of “the Final Solution”. It moves on to look at the role played by some of Africa’s war criminals and also offers portraits of alleged war criminals from the Western world, including the self-confessed war criminal Robert McNamara who led the war in Vietnam on behalf of Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. The book also tracks the wars and genocide in, and subsequent international criminal law trials relating to Cambodia and the former Yugoslavia. In a final chapter, it asks the question: can human rights be pursued by making war?