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"This is my first war." Twelve-year-old Ruth Imker has been running her whole life. From Vienna to Cologne. From Cologne to Rotterdam. Running. Always running. Rotterdam was supposed to be safe. But during the early morning of the tenth of May 1940 the Germans came. With nowhere to hide, with nowhere safe, Ruth Imker must get off the island of IJsselmonde if she is to survive. The trouble is that the German army wants the island too. Ruth's unlikely protector is an officer-cadet from Queen Wilhelmina's navy. Together the two are thrown into the midst of the Netherlands' first day of war. When Five Days Are Forever is a novel of the May War of 1940. It is a story of courage and survival. Of reliance and unlikely friendships. Most of all it is a story of hope in times where there ought to be none.
The bestselling author’s “auspicious debut in the true-crime genre . . . [a] sensitive and searching story of the murders of at least six nursing home patients” (Publishers Weekly). Outside the dining hall of the Alpine Manor nursing home, there is a sign that reads, “This is Grand Rapids, Michigan,” a reminder for those who can no longer trust their own minds. For months, Cathy Wood has fed these residents, bathed them, and even moistened their eyes with artificial tears. To her, they live in a state worse than death—and she has decided to relieve them of their pain. Wood and her lover, Gwen Graham, make a pact to kill those whom they were hired to care for. No one notices when an elderly person dies a quiet death, but as these two slip deeper into their plan, the terrible secret becomes unbearable. Lowell Cauffiel’s account of the Alpine Manor murders is a chilling saga of true crime and the twisted lengths to which some will go in pursuit of justice.
Here is the dramatic story of Catherine Wood, a suburban wife and mother, and Gwendolyn Graham, her lesbian lover, two nurse's aides at the Alpine Manor nursing home in Grand Rapids, Michigan, who smothered five helpless patients to death. Photo insert.
A family memoir of peril, sacrifice, and enduring love during World War II Like many children of the 1940s and 50s, Eric Jensen rarely heard his family's stories of World War II. But after his mother's death, Jensen discovered a cardboard box brimming with letters. This treasure trove launched Jensen on a journey to discover his family's connection to the war-a journey that would take him back in time and around the world. Unique in WWII accounts, this family memoir introduces us to George and Mary Jensen, five Jensen siblings, and their friends-through letters arriving from the front lines of Europe and the Pacific. From western Canada and Alaska, where civilians and GIs labored under impossible conditions to complete the Alaska Military Road, the Canadian Oil Project, and the Northwest Staging Route. And from home front America, where the Jensen women scrambled to support the war effort while coping with rationing, bone-wearying work, and endless worry.
Every Day, Forever is a collection of letters written from a mother to her young daughter after her passing. Written in real time, the letters chronicle Mattocks’day-to-day journey during her first two years of grief. With grace and poise, Mattocks boldly refuses to accept that grief is a season of getting over pain, but instead insists grief is a season of getting used to it. As heartwarming as it is heartbreaking, the letters paint a picture that anyone who has experienced deep loss can find themselves in. Every Day, Forever serves as a powerful reminder for us all. That we can have hearts that are broken and still love. Have dreams that were shattered and still live. And we can be grateful for what we were given and still grieve for what we weren’t.
The book Democratic Imperialism serves as an educated, moderate Muslim's response to the West, particularly to the United States in the ways it attempts to impose its brand of democracy on the Muslim people. Many Americans have never been exposed to this perspective, either through the news media or in personal conversations. This book poses and clearly answers a compelling question: Are Americans qualified to export or impose their brand of democracy in the Middle East? Middle Easterners were once upon a time the pioneers of knowledge, science, justice, and education in their own history and civilization. Islam even helped pave the way for the Renaissance in Europe. Farid Younos, as a scholar of not only social sciences, but also the culture of the Middle East, namely Islam, argues that democracy in the land of Islam is not functional. The deeply rooted value system and way of life of Islam calls for a different system, especially when western democracy has its own problems and has failed to bring justice for all at home. Liberal democracy as a secular system negates the role of faith in the political system of the Middle East, and this negation is the main concern for many Muslims worldwide. The question arises as to why the United States of America tries to impose its brand of political system in the Middle East while knowing that it is not a workable idea. Democracy in Afghanistan and Iraq proved to be fatal. The first objective of any political system should be to bring peace for its people. Unfortunately not only is peace in these countries an elusive idea, but also the needs of the underprivileged, the destitute and the poor are not met. This study provides an alternative approach for Muslim countries: an Islamic political system from a fresh view point. An Islamic system could be an ideal system for Muslim countries if Muslims would make an effort to not only meet the needs of their people, but also meet the needs of the international community. The purpose, presumably, of all parties, is peace in the region, and that peace is not possible if Islamic economic, social and political ideas are ignored and replaced by a manifesto of globalization.
Live a longer, healthier life with the 7 keys to longevity The first step to longevity is making simple lifestyle changes, such as diet, exercise, and stress management. 7 Days to Live Forever distills leading science and research on healthy living and applies it to a practical step-by-step program that makes it easy to master the art of living well. In addition to helping build good habits, 7 Days to Live Forever teaches you to identify and control the risk factors in your life and your environment, including sleep quality and heart health. Learn to reverse the clock and live a long, vital life with these 7 key principles: 1. Take control of your risk factors 2. Be proactive with healthy habits such as getting regular check-ups 3. Eat better by controlling portion size, following a balanced diet, and incorporating nutrient-rich super-foods 4. Get moving with 7 exercises to build strength and boost energy 5. Learn the importance of rest and recovery to maintain longevity 6. Keep a positive attitude to reduce stress and improve memory and brain function 7. Discover a sense of daily purpose for a strong foundation to a healthy life—physically, mentally, and spiritually
Luella Greco was raised in her family business. Her father, an immigrant from Sicily, holds the market, and family, together by remaining at the center of their universe. At the age of twenty-two, Luella finds herself yearning to fill a void that she can no longer deny. She makes a committment to herself to begin listening to her heart and exploring the beauty that life has to offer her. In doing so, Luella finds herself journeying down the path of her destiny. Finding love, enduring loss and establishing her place in life and in the world, Luella’s tale is one that anyone can relate to.
Em and Al were best friends, seven years ago. They loved each other in their own way. Something happened. Something terrible that changed everything. Everything fell apart. They fell apart. Now, after seven years, Em is a bestselling writer looking for her next inspiration. She is unaware of the beautiful mess that awaits her, when she crosses words with Al again. She revisits her anger, frustration and annoyance all over again. But can Em revisit her love for Al again? Can she forgive him? Or they have changed way more than they think they have.
Thirty-three-year-old Savannah appears to have everything to the average outsider looking in – a successful and fulfilling job, a loving parent, an active love life, and beauty. But something is missing. After a series of unfortunate events, which begin after the death of the beloved matriarch of her family, Eileen, Savannah’s life falls apart. Does she have the strength to put it back together? Inspired by events in Ms. Robinson’s own life, Forever and One Day questions the meaning of life and what society considers to be normal. Which is more important – appearances to society or inner peace and happiness? Impressive and thought-provoking, it is a portrait of a woman desperate for comfort, yet seeking liberation from the generational patterns that rule her world.