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Denville in the 1950s was an idyllic place to live, yet a dark chapter in the era's history has remained uncovered. During the summer of 1953, a wealthy traveler with a secret rap sheet as a convicted sex offender arrived in town to continue his misdeeds. A group of thirteen local boys ranging in age from fourteen to twenty-two took it upon themselves to teach the man a lesson and drive him out of town. What resulted was his brutal death and the largest number of people ever indicted for murder in the nation at the time. The harrowing trial and its aftermath revealed a town forced to grapple with how to protect its youth and come to terms with the gruesome incident. Local historian Peter Zablocki covers the crime and a small town's path to redemption.
With safety protocols in their infancy and the jet engine still in development, early commercial flight above American cities was too often deadly. Between December 1951 and January 1952, three separate plane crashes barreled down onto Elizabeth, New Jersey. Many dozens perished as the crashes destroyed entire city blocks and wreaked havoc throughout various neighborhoods. Frightened residents turned to the nearby Newark Airport for blame as a groundswell of political pushback occurred in an ultimately unsuccessful bid to stop the airport's expansion. President Truman formed an airport safety commission in response that recommended better zoning around airports and runways. Author Peter Zablocki tells the harrowing story of one of the most unique and tragic series of plane crashes in the nation's history.
The bucolic small-town life of Denville in the 1940s would change forever with the outbreak of World War II. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the town mobilized, creating the Denville Local Defense Council, designating air wardens to watch the skies and establishing air raid sirens. Schoolchildren gathered around home radios to learn if there were enough supplies to heat the school, and families learned to live within the confines of a ration book. The Denville Salvage Committee proclaimed "Bomb 'em with Junk!" as it collected waste goods for the war effort. Hundreds of Denville men served valiantly in all theaters of the war, some earning prestigious military accolades and many tragically never returning. Author Peter Zablocki covers the history of World War II Denville, including interviews with members of the town's "Greatest Generation."
On March 1, 1894, two African American men broke into a home in rural Franklin Park and murdered a white woman and her daughter before her husband fought and killed the attackers. The newspapers called it the "Franklin Park Tragedy," and the story captivated public attention nationally and abroad. Another tragedy came afterward, with the racist forced expulsion of many local African American residents. Author Brian Armstrong tells the shocking story of this "sundown town" and how it evolved into the diverse community that exists today.
With safety protocols in their infancy and the jet engine still in development, early commercial flight above American cities was too often deadly. Between December 1951 and January 1952, three separate plane crashes barreled down onto Elizabeth, New Jersey. Many dozens perished as the crashes destroyed entire city blocks and wreaked havoc throughout various neighborhoods. Frightened residents turned to the nearby Newark Airport for blame as a groundswell of political pushback occurred in an ultimately unsuccessful bid to stop the airport's expansion. President Truman formed an airport safety commission in response that recommended better zoning around airports and runways. Author Peter Zablocki tells the harrowing story of one of the most unique and tragic series of plane crashes in the nation's history.
I had no dreams of ever joining the United States's 1.66 million prisoner population, nor a vision of being a notorious drug kingpin or a recruited hitman (when I was honorably discharged from our powerful US Navy). Yet in my own lust for a better financial life status, I put myself in what I call today "the devil's playground." My new job as a chauffeur and bodyguard led me almost to death row. In the pursuit of riches, I tangled myself in a net filled with violence, shoot-outs, betrayals and murder. My life was spared, thanks to the fervent prayer of my dear mother, from numerous contracts on my life. As I stood before the justice tollbooth, seeking justice, mercy was granted and after serving 12 years in the Bureau of Prisons, I returned to society with the knowledge of the true riches of this life! Then the material things that I wanted were granted through my two successful businesses, "The Gifted Cutters Barbershops." To GOD be the glory! This is a true story. Over fifteen murders are mentioned and the names have not been changed. Warning: this book will inspire you to never give up. "God's help is within you." SAY NO TO DRUGS OR DRUGS WILL SAY NO TO YOU! - Robert Vidal. A Great Inspiration After reading this book, I wanted to share Robert's experiences with my seventh grade students. Robert writes that he wants to 'save [schoolchildren] from the life that [he] lived and warn them of the dangers of drugs.' Robert accomplished this goal by speaking to 160 of my seventh grade students and making them realize that a life of drugs and violence is not as glamorous as they might believe. My students were so amazed by Robert's speech that they wrote him letters to thank him for sharing his story. I look forward to having Robert speak to more students, in hopes that he can help influence them into choosing the right path in life. - Christina Silveria Vidal 's story=A blockbuster motion picture!... The book was recommended by a good friend of my--who Knew Vidal during those scarface days, and who still keeps in touch today with him.(He told me after reading the book-- that Vidal left out more than sixty percent of other crimes and related stories.) Vidal's story is a rollercoaster ride in the world of crime, power, sex and $money. WOW! This story belongs in the big screens. ASAP! - Mike Garcia, April 3, 2003 An insider's view of a so-called glamorous life It was a quick and interesting read, and really showed the nasty insider view of a so-called glamorous life. I'm happy that Robert was able to survive all of that and turn his life around. He is truly blessed to be alive. His story should be turned into a screenplay and get some big screen exposure. It is a life lesson that would hopefully help others to steer clear of the wrong path in life. - N Chavez, January 21, 2003 A MUST READ! HIS STORY IS SHOCKING, MOVING, INSPIRATIONAL... A REAL LIFE TONY SOPRANO MEETS HIS DESTINY AND RETURNS TO SOCIETY WITH ALL THE GOOD HUMAN NATURE HAS TO OFFER. THIS WILL MAKE A EXCELLENT MOVIE! This book is a must read- for anyone who is caught-up in the world of crime and violence--that there is a way out.... Reading Vidal's story of complete transformation of where he "was" and where he is "today"--is a true miracle! EXCELLENT!! GREAT JOB! GREAT READING! - J. Guzman, November 7, 2002 I first met Robert in East Side High school,in Newark NJ. We got along but weren't close friends then. Our neighborhood was called the Ironbound. As the name suggests,that section of Newark was separated the rest of the city and other towns by rail and the Newark Bay. So we for the most part had little interaction with the rest of Newark, and neighboring communities. This forged bonds of friendship and personal loyalties that went beyond casual. As we got ol
Practical and Gospel-centered thoughts on how to have a fruitful ministry by one of America's leading and most beloved pastor. Many church leaders are struggling to adapt to a culture that values individuality above loyalty to a group or institution. There have been so many "church growth" and "effective ministry" books in the past few decades that it's hard to know where to start or which ones will provide useful and honest insight. Based on over twenty years of ministry in New York City, Timothy Keller takes a unique approach that measures a ministry's success neither by numbers nor purely by the faithfulness of its leaders, but on the biblical grounds of fruitfulness. Center Church outlines a balanced theological vision for ministry organized around three core commitments: Gospel-centered: The gospel of grace in Jesus Christ changes everything, from our hearts to our community to the world. It completely reshapes the content, tone, and strategy of all that we do. City-centered: With a positive approach toward our culture, we learn to affirm that cities are wonderful, strategic, and under-served places for gospel ministry. Movement-centered: Instead of building our own tribe, we seek the prosperity and peace of our community as we are led by the Holy Spirit. "Between a pastor's doctrinal beliefs and ministry practices should be a well-conceived vision for how to bring the gospel to bear on the particular cultural setting and historical moment. This is something more practical than just doctrine but much more theological than "how-to steps" for carrying out a ministry. Once this vision is in place, it leads church leaders to make good decisions on how to worship, disciple, evangelize, serve, and engage culture in their field of ministry—whether in a city, suburb, or small town." — Tim Keller, Core Church
First published in 1979.
This book presents a transpersonal theory of human development. Using a broad range of both Western and Eastern sources, Washburn answers the challenge of Carl Jung. He shows how modern humans can integrate themselves and attain self-realization rather than self-destruction.