5/13/2023 0 Comments The casefor christScott Caldwell) who saves the life of their daughter (Haley Rosenwasser). “The Case for Christ” is a docudrama detailing the story of a Chicago Tribune reporter, Lee Strobel (Mike Vogel), who attempts to disprove Christianity after his wife, Leslie (Erika Christensen), becomes a Christian following a “chance” encounter with a nurse (L. Scott Caldwell, Mike Pniewski, Tom Nowicki, Renell Gibbs, Haley Rosenwasser, Brett Rice and Faye Dunaway run time: 112 min.) A compelling film with a positive message (Rated: G and PG for thematic elements including medical descriptions of crucifixion, and incidental smoking directed by Jon Gunn stars Mike Vogel, Erika Christensen, Robert Forster, L. Mike Vogel portrays Chicago Tribune reporter and avowed atheist Lee Strobel in “The Case for Christ” - a docudrama detailing the story of Strobel’s attempt to disprove Christianity after his wife becomes a Christian.
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5/13/2023 0 Comments A separate peace by john knowlesFairmont, West Virginia, was an American novelist, best known for his novel A Separate Peace.Ī 1945 graduate of the Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire, Knowles graduated from Yale University as a member of the class of 1949W. John Knowles (Septem– November 29, 2001), b. Movie Trailer for a separate peace (1972) What I mean is, I love winter, and when you really love something, then it loves you back, in whatever way it has to love. There was no harm in taking aim, even if the target was a dream. I felt that I was not, never had been and never would be a living part of this overpoweringly solid and deeply meaningful world around me. What happens between the two friends one summer, like the war itself, banishes the innocence of these boys and their world. Phineas is a handsome, taunting, daredevil athlete. Gene is a lonely, introverted intellectual. Set at a boys boarding school in New England during the early years of World War II, A Separate Peace is a harrowing and luminous parable of the dark side of adolescence. An American classic and great bestseller for over thirty years, A Separate Peace is timeless in its description of adolescence during a period when the entire country was losing its innocence to the second world war. Three days later, after lingering in agony, wealthy George Bodle died in his bed at his farmhouse in Plumstead, leaving behind several heirs, including a son and grandson – both of whom were not on the best of terms with the family patriarch. That evening, the local doctor John Butler received an urgent summons: the family and their servants had collapsed and were seriously ill. On the morning of Saturday, November 2, 1833, the Bodle household sat down to their morning breakfast. Available at any corner shop for a few pence, arsenic was so frequently used by potential beneficiaries of wills that it was nicknamed "the inheritor's powder." But it was difficult to prove that a victim had been poisoned, let alone to identify the contaminated food or drink since arsenic was tasteless. In the first half of the nineteenth century, an epidemic swept Europe: arsenic poisoning. "Hempel skillfully weaves whodunit and courtroom drama to take us back to the beginnings of the controversial science of forensic toxicology." -Hugh Aldersey-Williams, author of Periodic Tales and Anatomies "Told with verve and a keen eye for suspense, The Inheritor's Powder is a great detective story all the way to the very last page." -Holly Tucker, author of Blood Work Eccles Prize for "The Warburgs," and the Pulitzer Prize for Biography for "Alexander Hamilton," which he adapted for theater, drawing sellout crowds on Broadway.įounded in 1946, New England College was established to serve the needs of servicemen and women attending college on the GI Bill after World War II. That would be amazing."Ĭhernow's accolades include the National Book Award for "The House of Morgan," the George S. I really hope he performs part of the "Hamilton" musical like he has done before. "I believe he will inspire our graduating class with the promise of all that awaits them as they begin the next chapter of their lives. "As a longtime student and lover of American history, I am thrilled to welcome Mr. 2-Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow - author of "Washington: A Life," "The House of Morgan," "Grant" and "Alexander Hamilton," which became a blockbuster on Broadway - will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from New England College in recognition of his literary achievements.Ĭhernow will deliver the commencement address at the college's 2023 graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 6, at 10 am on Simon Lawn in Henniker. Though she tries to put on a brave front for the sake of her family, the wounds still ache, and the scars on her soul are still deeply felt. Author Eva Marie Everson expertly draws out the bittersweet moments of life, weaving them into a tale that envelops the soul.įrom the Back Cover Sometimes finding your future means making peace with your past Patsy Milstrap wishes she could leave her past behind. With a large helping of Southern charm, Waiting for Sunrise is a touching story of family, young love, and the need for forgiveness. When she travels to beautiful Cedar Key on Florida's Gulf Coast in search of healing, she never dreams her past will be waiting for her there. For some it's the daily pressures, for others it's the shadows of the past. About the Book In this satisfying story set in beautiful Cedar Key, a woman learns that moving forward into the future requires making peace with her past.īook Synopsis Life sometimes gets the best of us. 5/13/2023 0 Comments The hidden oracle seriesYou don't get to be an old god like Apollo without making a LOT of enemies. Of course, there's a whole lot of godly drama going on too. Is anything sadder than the sound of a god hitting a pile of garbage bags? Imagine his horror when he discovers that not only is he human, but he also has acne and flab. Truly, this book is so refreshing! Apollo doesn't even pretend he's a do-gooder in fact, it's clear from the beginning that he's out for himself and views humans as "meat sacks". His voice, however, not to mention his snark and humour, are that of a selfish, narcissistic, hilarious asshole. But he's actually an age-old immortal who has been cast out of Olympus by Zeus and turned into a regular human teenager. Apollo stands out because he is not a teenage boy. Magnus Chase could just as easily have been Percy Jackson.īUT then RR had to throw Apollo into the mix. The conflicts were similar and the teen "voices" had begun to blend into one. to take a step back from these books about Greek, Roman and Egyptian gods. I was actually disappointed with his last one - The Sword of Summer - and I began to question in my review if it was finally time for Mr. Zeus needed someone to blame, so of course he’d picked the handsomest, most talented, most popular god in the pantheon: me. 5/13/2023 0 Comments The body code by bradley nelsonBradley Nelson, a globally renowned expert in bioenergetic medicine, has spent decades teaching his powerful self-healing method and training practitioners around the globe, but this is the first time his system of healing will be available to the general public in the form of The Body Code.The Body Code is based on the simple premise that the body is self-healing and knows what it needs in order to thrive and flourish. You can read this before The Body Code: Unlocking Your Body’s Ability to Heal Itself PDF EPUB full Download at the bottom.Ī powerful new approach to natural, intuitive whole-body healing.The Body Code is a truly revolutionary method of holistic healing. Here is a quick description and cover image of book The Body Code: Unlocking Your Body’s Ability to Heal Itself written by Bradley Nelson which was published in February 21, 2023. Brief Summary of Book: The Body Code: Unlocking Your Body’s Ability to Heal Itself by Bradley Nelson For a bit of r/fantasy trivia, one of his most famous poems has a character named Senlin, and u/JosiahBancroft confirmed for me that the titular character in Senlin Ascends takes his name from the poem. It’s fascinating and masterful and that’s one of the attributes that make her worth appreciating and reading.īorn in 1924, Joan Aiken is the daughter of well-known poet, Conrad Aiken. Aiken deftly adds layers of fun and the magical sense of wonderment that all the best kids’ books have without losing the bleakness of her created England. Joan Aiken, however, takes a Dickensian world and gives it a slight twist so it is England, but an alternate history England where James II was never deposed. His books are fascinating and well-written, and chock full of “things everyone should read,” but I wouldn’t categorize them as fun. ”Midnight is not a moment, Midnight is a place.”ĭon’t get me wrong, I love Dickens. 5/13/2023 0 Comments In pursuit of eliza cynsterLaughter and conversation blanketed the scene. Gowns in a range of brilliant hues swirled as the ladies danced, creating a shifting sea of vibrant plumage contrasting with the regulation black-and-white of their partners. The light from the sparkling chandeliers sheened over elaborately coiffed curls and winked and blinked from the hearts of countless diamonds. Ives, and her powerful husband, Devil Cynster, the huge room was packed. Tonight, the magnificent ducal ballroom was glittering and glowing, playing host to the crème de la crème of the ton, bedecked in their finest satins and silks, bejeweled and beringed, all swept up in a near-rapturous outpouring of happiness and unbridled delight.Īs there were few among the ton likely to decline an invitation to waltz at an event hosted by Honoria, Duchess of St. "It's just not fair." Elizabeth Marguerite Cynster, Eliza to all, grumbled the complaint beneath her breath as she stood alone, cloaked in the shadows of a massive potted palm by the wall of her eldest cousin's ballroom. 5/13/2023 0 Comments Stories and Scripts by Zack LoveAnd when he realizes that his doorman may be God, or sent by God, he will question things like never before. But below the surface he is sure of nothing but his angst-ridden doubts. The anthology totals about 73,000 words and contains a novelette, four short stories, a theater play, and a screenplay.These seven spellbinding stories spanning several styles and genres include a dramatic romance, a satire of the mega-rich, a somber and soulful reflection on the problem of evil, humorous dating adventures, and stories driven by philosophical musings.The anthology includes:Īlex seems to have it all: a great penthouse apartment, a lovely girlfriend, and a prestigious Wall Street job. Thought-provoking, dreamy, sad, and hilarious, this collection of works by Zack Love takes you on a diverse and unforgettable literary journey through a variety of topics, themes, and emotions. |