Author: Mark Mussina
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
It's a story about balancing competition with compassion, about focusing on individual goals without losing sight of life's bigger picture, and realizing the great influences that can be made by people who would rarely be considered great. A modern twist on the classic underdog, it's high school track meets Rocky...or Rudy. Rae had lived a tumultuous young life. Having lost both parents by the age of eleven, she was sent to live with her Uncle Joe. Joe was both polarizing and unfiltered, but under his guidance, Rae found solid footing, not just in life, but also on the track, where she had become a captain and a standout miler for the Morris High School track team. As Morris' head track coach, Joe was as unconventional as he was successful. Not only had he won dozens of team titles, at some point throughout his career, he'd coached a state champion in every event...except the mile. Rae was determined to win it for him, during this, her senior season. Rae's single-minded approach was thrown for a loop when Izzy showed up at Morris. As a student with autism, joining the track team could be Izzy's path to inclusion. Rae wanted to take the new girl under her wing, but Joe was against it, knowing the distraction would affect Rae's training and her pursuit of her own personal glory. What transpired was a season full of laughter and tears, triumph and heartbreak, reminding us all that in life's great race, the winner isn't always determined by a stopwatch.
A Mile in Her Shoes
Author: Sabrina Marie
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329172124
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Tiphani is the oldest of four and she has not had the best life growing up. Her father in in prison, her step-father died in a tragic accident and her family is dirt poor. For the past four years Tiphani has kept her head down and worked hard to make a future for herself. She knows that college is her only way out and she will do whatever it takes to get there. A boyfriend was not part of the plan though. Could this guy really be interested in a girl like Tiphani or is this just another trick so the popular kids have more to laugh about?
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329172124
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Tiphani is the oldest of four and she has not had the best life growing up. Her father in in prison, her step-father died in a tragic accident and her family is dirt poor. For the past four years Tiphani has kept her head down and worked hard to make a future for herself. She knows that college is her only way out and she will do whatever it takes to get there. A boyfriend was not part of the plan though. Could this guy really be interested in a girl like Tiphani or is this just another trick so the popular kids have more to laugh about?
A Mile in My Shoes
Author: Shelton Lamont Elkins
Publisher: Hillcrest Publishing Group
ISBN: 1934937649
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
Imagine an America where blacks are the oppressors, and whites endured the brutal ship passage to become slaves. A Mile In My Shoes stands exactly on this very premise. In short, it tells the same ol' song and dance of oppression which is not about one's color. It is about whoever is on top, wanting to maintain this position while someone else has to be the nigga. Human nature is the operative factor; color is only an easy designator of difference. In this tale, whether one labels the religious rites circumcision, castration or mutilation, the truth is that the act is a horrific travesty, a mutilation of God's gift. Regarding race, we have come a long way, but we have yet to be in each other's shoes. We cannot go back in time. The only way to achieve true empathy is through strong visualization which can allow us to experience the other's lessons of the soul. A Mile In My Shoes is written at gut level, but with high ideals. Tremaine, the main character, is a young white male who, having witnessed tragedies no child should, grows to manhood by twisting the twisted roots given to him in his own way. The whole country comes to know the gang he initiated at the age of fourteen. Since its inception Nails has been his life, but at thirty-six years old, can an old soldier cross the tracks, join with a black woman, and start a new life? This is but one of the challenges facing Trim, but no matter the number of problems, the love of God remains the one constant in his life; God declares that His investment of spirit shall not come back void. But can the movement of spirit release him from the bondage of circumstance that he might find true love to surpass all else; that love which begins with love of God and self?
Publisher: Hillcrest Publishing Group
ISBN: 1934937649
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
Imagine an America where blacks are the oppressors, and whites endured the brutal ship passage to become slaves. A Mile In My Shoes stands exactly on this very premise. In short, it tells the same ol' song and dance of oppression which is not about one's color. It is about whoever is on top, wanting to maintain this position while someone else has to be the nigga. Human nature is the operative factor; color is only an easy designator of difference. In this tale, whether one labels the religious rites circumcision, castration or mutilation, the truth is that the act is a horrific travesty, a mutilation of God's gift. Regarding race, we have come a long way, but we have yet to be in each other's shoes. We cannot go back in time. The only way to achieve true empathy is through strong visualization which can allow us to experience the other's lessons of the soul. A Mile In My Shoes is written at gut level, but with high ideals. Tremaine, the main character, is a young white male who, having witnessed tragedies no child should, grows to manhood by twisting the twisted roots given to him in his own way. The whole country comes to know the gang he initiated at the age of fourteen. Since its inception Nails has been his life, but at thirty-six years old, can an old soldier cross the tracks, join with a black woman, and start a new life? This is but one of the challenges facing Trim, but no matter the number of problems, the love of God remains the one constant in his life; God declares that His investment of spirit shall not come back void. But can the movement of spirit release him from the bondage of circumstance that he might find true love to surpass all else; that love which begins with love of God and self?
A Mile in My Shoes
Author: Elizabeth Jewell Knight
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1465331557
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
A Mile In My Shoes is a poetry book unlike any youve ever seen before. It takes you on a journey of emotion that ranges from the deepest depression to the highest pinnacle of joy; sometimes all in the same poem! Its about a mental illness called Bipolar Disorder; formerly called Manic Depression, and its symptoms. Its about unrequited love; its about anger, loneliness, children, hope, and gratitude. If youve ever experienced these feelings, or know someone who has, you will love this book. It will allow you to understand mental illness on the most basic level, yet bring you to the heights of compassion and fulfillment that youve never experienced before. You just may discover another side to mental illness-- the human side. Enjoy!
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1465331557
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
A Mile In My Shoes is a poetry book unlike any youve ever seen before. It takes you on a journey of emotion that ranges from the deepest depression to the highest pinnacle of joy; sometimes all in the same poem! Its about a mental illness called Bipolar Disorder; formerly called Manic Depression, and its symptoms. Its about unrequited love; its about anger, loneliness, children, hope, and gratitude. If youve ever experienced these feelings, or know someone who has, you will love this book. It will allow you to understand mental illness on the most basic level, yet bring you to the heights of compassion and fulfillment that youve never experienced before. You just may discover another side to mental illness-- the human side. Enjoy!
A Mile in My Shoes
Author: Isha MESSAM
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557032857
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
A Mile In My Shoes is the testimony of a courageous and determined woman who has been faced with a lot of hurt and pain in her life. The beginning of the book shows the life and relationship she has with her biological mother who had an addiction to drugs and abused her mentally, physically, and emotionally. The book is also a testimony that no matter what one has gone through or is going through, with faith and determination, it can indeed be overcome. This story is told with the intention of helping some, saving others, and freeing people from bondage. It starts with her being a victim and ends with GOD getting the victory. By putting "you" in the story, it allows you (the reader) to feel the words coming off the page. While the physical, mental, and emotional abuse may at times appear to be a little hard to stomach, it is nevertheless a true testimony.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557032857
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
A Mile In My Shoes is the testimony of a courageous and determined woman who has been faced with a lot of hurt and pain in her life. The beginning of the book shows the life and relationship she has with her biological mother who had an addiction to drugs and abused her mentally, physically, and emotionally. The book is also a testimony that no matter what one has gone through or is going through, with faith and determination, it can indeed be overcome. This story is told with the intention of helping some, saving others, and freeing people from bondage. It starts with her being a victim and ends with GOD getting the victory. By putting "you" in the story, it allows you (the reader) to feel the words coming off the page. While the physical, mental, and emotional abuse may at times appear to be a little hard to stomach, it is nevertheless a true testimony.
Shamina "e;Walk a mile in my shoes"e;
Author: Augustine Nash
Publisher: eBook Partnership
ISBN: 178301704X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
This heart wrenching story is written around a flippant remark made by a woman whilst in hospital and her life story how she was cruelly and violently controlled. 'Taking his time he advanced towards her. "e;You know that you have to be punished, Shamina. You have been a very bad girl, haven't you?"e;'Shamina finally decides she has had enough of the abuse she has suffered at the hands of her husband, James. She makes the brave decision to go to a women's' refuge, but before long, her husband is onto her. It is a game of cat and mouse as Shamina, with the help of a Private Detective 'Bones', tries to free herself of her monstrous husband.Will Shamina ever be free of James and his abuse?
Publisher: eBook Partnership
ISBN: 178301704X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
This heart wrenching story is written around a flippant remark made by a woman whilst in hospital and her life story how she was cruelly and violently controlled. 'Taking his time he advanced towards her. "e;You know that you have to be punished, Shamina. You have been a very bad girl, haven't you?"e;'Shamina finally decides she has had enough of the abuse she has suffered at the hands of her husband, James. She makes the brave decision to go to a women's' refuge, but before long, her husband is onto her. It is a game of cat and mouse as Shamina, with the help of a Private Detective 'Bones', tries to free herself of her monstrous husband.Will Shamina ever be free of James and his abuse?
Size 7 1/2: Walk A Mile In My Shoes
Author: Lady Charmaine Day
Publisher: Lady Charmaine Day
ISBN: 0979810078
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Homecoming Queen, Senior Class President, Yearbook Editor, National Honor Society Member, Cornell and Columbia Graduate, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Business Owner, Christian Consultant, HR Professional...but there is so much more to her story. No one knows what you've been through until they've walked a mile in your shoes. Lady Charmaine Day has gotten the courage to tell her story, through pictures, poems and a brief narrative about a life of public triumph over personal adversity. When I wrote my book Zero Mathematics: The Science of Today, I was at the end of the line. I truly had been there and done that and wanted wisdom. After writing that book, I realized that no one knew the story behind the smile. I invite you in so that you can understand my past to appreciate how I value the present, a gift of happiness only God could have given me and one that he can bless you with too.
Publisher: Lady Charmaine Day
ISBN: 0979810078
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Homecoming Queen, Senior Class President, Yearbook Editor, National Honor Society Member, Cornell and Columbia Graduate, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Business Owner, Christian Consultant, HR Professional...but there is so much more to her story. No one knows what you've been through until they've walked a mile in your shoes. Lady Charmaine Day has gotten the courage to tell her story, through pictures, poems and a brief narrative about a life of public triumph over personal adversity. When I wrote my book Zero Mathematics: The Science of Today, I was at the end of the line. I truly had been there and done that and wanted wisdom. After writing that book, I realized that no one knew the story behind the smile. I invite you in so that you can understand my past to appreciate how I value the present, a gift of happiness only God could have given me and one that he can bless you with too.
A Mile in My off Brand Shoes
Author: Shane McMunn
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1465349464
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Nestled comfortably in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains is the small town of Oil City, Pennsylvania. It is a town rich in tradition and is a quiet little community in which to grow up. Im just a normal everyday guy like the next person; however I have had a rather interesting upbringing. Within these pages I would like to open up about that upbringing and allow you a peek into who I am and where Im from. Every one of us has a story to tell so here is mine. I hope you enjoy it.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1465349464
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Nestled comfortably in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains is the small town of Oil City, Pennsylvania. It is a town rich in tradition and is a quiet little community in which to grow up. Im just a normal everyday guy like the next person; however I have had a rather interesting upbringing. Within these pages I would like to open up about that upbringing and allow you a peek into who I am and where Im from. Every one of us has a story to tell so here is mine. I hope you enjoy it.
Walk a Mile in My Shoes
Author: Judith A. B. Lee
Publisher: C W L A Press
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
This book can help foster parents and caseworkers get into the shoes of birthparents. Foster parents may use it as a self-help guide. Case workers will find it helps attune them to the tasks both foster parents and birthparents face. Agencies will find it especially effective for use in the separate and joint training of caseworkers and foster parents and for use by teachers and students in learning about birthfamilies.
Publisher: C W L A Press
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
This book can help foster parents and caseworkers get into the shoes of birthparents. Foster parents may use it as a self-help guide. Case workers will find it helps attune them to the tasks both foster parents and birthparents face. Agencies will find it especially effective for use in the separate and joint training of caseworkers and foster parents and for use by teachers and students in learning about birthfamilies.
Shelter in a Storm
Author: Casey Ready
Publisher: UBC Press
ISBN: 0774832614
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Casey Ready combines the personal and the political to ask: What is neoliberalism? How does it harm women? And what can be done about it? Her book looks at how three YWCA women’s shelters in Ontario were affected by the neoliberal policies of Mike Harris’s Progressive Conservative government and the subsequent “new-neoliberal” policies of Dalton McGuinty’s Liberal government. In particular, it focuses on how the Liberal government built upon its predecessors’ neoliberal policies to try to control the shelters’ organizational structures and services, and even to neutralize the language used to describe violence against women. Drawing on interviews with forty-one shelter staff, clients, volunteers, and activists, Shelter in a Storm exposes the dangers for women that are embedded in neoliberal policies and reveals the value of revitalizing feminism to counteract this powerful ideology.
Publisher: UBC Press
ISBN: 0774832614
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Casey Ready combines the personal and the political to ask: What is neoliberalism? How does it harm women? And what can be done about it? Her book looks at how three YWCA women’s shelters in Ontario were affected by the neoliberal policies of Mike Harris’s Progressive Conservative government and the subsequent “new-neoliberal” policies of Dalton McGuinty’s Liberal government. In particular, it focuses on how the Liberal government built upon its predecessors’ neoliberal policies to try to control the shelters’ organizational structures and services, and even to neutralize the language used to describe violence against women. Drawing on interviews with forty-one shelter staff, clients, volunteers, and activists, Shelter in a Storm exposes the dangers for women that are embedded in neoliberal policies and reveals the value of revitalizing feminism to counteract this powerful ideology.
Unlocking English: Essential Idioms for Fluent English (part 1)
Author: BGDS
Publisher: Gyorgy Bakocs
ISBN: 6158237906
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Discover the charm of English idioms with this easy-to-understand guide! Ideal for beginners and intermediate learners, this book makes learning idioms simple and fun. Unlock the secrets of idioms to make your English more colourful and exciting. Each idiom comes alive with helpful examples and stories, helping you sound more like a native speaker. Start your enjoyable journey into the fascinating world of English idioms today!
Publisher: Gyorgy Bakocs
ISBN: 6158237906
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Discover the charm of English idioms with this easy-to-understand guide! Ideal for beginners and intermediate learners, this book makes learning idioms simple and fun. Unlock the secrets of idioms to make your English more colourful and exciting. Each idiom comes alive with helpful examples and stories, helping you sound more like a native speaker. Start your enjoyable journey into the fascinating world of English idioms today!