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GOOD
ENDINGS by
Donalyn Gross,
PHD, LCSW, CMP
Caring for the Dying Resident-The Training Manual. A
new (4/02) expanded second edition guide on starting your own Good Endings
program. Includes vigil team recruiting, training, memorial services, many new
sample details, end of life issues, and exercises. The book includes: Five
Stages of dying, Skills to Help the Dying, The Volunteer Vigil Team, Marketing,
Bereavement Issues, Care for the Grieving, Remembrance Services, Caregiver
Burnout, Care for the Caregiver, and more. Read also about the Earth
Angels: the first Good Endings Vigil Volunteers' Team written in their own
words.
WHAT
DOES DEATH LOOK LIKE?
by
Donalyn
Gross, PHD, LCSW, CMP
Foreword
by Bernie Siegel, MD. A collection of over 80 full color drawings by
participants of end of life classes/workshops. Social workers, children,
students, artists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals offer their
interpretations of Death. Sections include Sorrow, Confusion, Spirituality, and
Hope.
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Keeping the Faith: Prayers for College Students by Kerry Weber
“Here, in this chapel, in the presence of God, I was no longer a nameless freshman, walking in a wandering herd. I bore no label. I was still scared, unsure, and looking for the place where I fit in; but I was no longer alone. God knew me, knew why I was here, and felt no need to make small talk about my major or my hometown.”
So begins this book of heartfelt and very realistic prayers about college life. Kerry Weber beautifully expresses all the familiar emotions, all the highs and lows, all the fears and dreams that every college student experiences. She learned early on in her own college life that she couldn’t cope without God s guidance and she clung to her faith to see her through. She makes a compelling case for staying close to God from the first unfamiliar days on campus to the moment of graduation. This is a wonderful gift for any young person heading off to college.The Siamese Silver Pendant by Claudette Kiely
The saga of youth and the sojourn of elders, The Siamese Silver Pendant is the story of young, passionate, and forbidden love that crosses the threshold of time into eternity. It is a heart-wrenching story of secrets and revelations that are life altering as young people grapple with adulthood and its responsibility.
The novel unfolds in Walden, New Hampshire on a summer’s
eve when four young people’s paths cross in a unique and astounding way. Is it
Kismet? Is it the story of soul mates who reconnect? If so, is it good karma or
bad karma to process in this lifetime? Is this in the Divine Plan, a meeting of
people who would assist one another in spiritual
growth and maturation? Is this a chance meeting, a coincidental encounter that
filled the lives of four young people for an entire summer?
The Siamese Silver Pendant is a bittersweet story of joy and sorrow, of betrayal and revelation--a love story appropriate for all ages.
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The Odyssey of Love by Claudette L. Kiely
The Odyssey of Love reveals the ongoing life of those whom you met in The Siamese Silver Pendant together with the introduction of new characters. Indeed, the late Guy Lakeland, as David Maguire acclaimed, was born to greatness. Unfortunately, it came posthumously for Guy but nonetheless, he takes his place among the great artists of the United States .
The greatness of the late Guy Lakeland’s art does not escape the attention of the criminal element of society, as sons Trevor and Guy, and their colleague, David, learn. Clarisse, with the gift of “second sight” as the Irish describe her clairvoyant ability, plays a role in the retrieval of the stolen art works minutes before they went to sea, en route to the Middle East.
As Lakeland paintings begin to draw millions of dollars at auctions, the dream of Clarisse and David Maguire expands to enfold a living art institute in New Hampshire; a place where classes across the art spectrum would be made available to everyone. Guy Lakeland’s sons, young Guy and Trevor, agree. The 'Ole Bradford Manor', as it was known in Walden, New Hampshire , comes to the fore in its dilapidated state of ruination, crying out for restoration and with it, a one-time resident who makes her eerie presence known.
Love, joy, sorrow, mystery and intrigue --Walden , New Hampshire will never be the same given the thumb prints of the Maguire's, the Lapointe’s, the Lakeland’s, and the Buckhannon’s.
Billy
Frog Adventures and the Spiritual Wisdom of A Native American by Rainbow
Newman Shooting Star
This
book teaches us how to live in a gentle manner and how to obtain
peace and harmony with all life by renewing our world with good-medicine
thinking. Through the practice of these beneficent qualities such as
love, sharing, and respect, we can heal our planet and have for ourselves,
our children, and our children's children a world with clean air to breathe,
pure water to drink, and a place to walk in balance, peace, love, and light.
Child
of Wonder by Raphael Ferraro
This inspiring novel is about Lorenzo Malcini, a poor Italian boy, whose odd
appearance, abusive parents, and unfortunate circumstances of birth mark him as
an object of ridicule and scorn, creating an unhappy and lonely existence for
him. The setting of this inspiring novel is Italy's picturesque Calabria and
Sicily. Child of Wonder offers the reader an in-depth and heartfelt look at the
hardships and difficulties of Lorenzo's spiritual journey, one riddled with
mystical messages and unique visions. In the end, Lorenzo's enduring faith and
prayerful life help to transform him, take him beyond himself and his struggle
to experience self-acceptance, understanding, and love. FREE
It Was Worth
It All by Elly Matz
From the heart of the Russian Ukraine
comes the story of a beautiful woman and her little boy whose courage will
inspire you. After keeping the story hidden for years, Elly Matz has at last
been able to tell it. You will feel every heartbeat as she tells about her
starving father, the life at a work camp, the young engineer she married, the
villages which were mysteriously evacuated, the invading German army, the
flight, the arrest, the attempted suicide, the concentration camp and finally
her escape under a load of hay into freedom. You will never forget Elly and her
son. This fascinating narrative will inspire you to pray for other mothers and
their children who are still left behind
The
Story Behind The Rock by John Anthony Pagliaro
This
book lists
over 100 unique ways one can propose. This interesting book has been
referred to as the world's most creative directory of romantic and surprising
engagement proposals. Engagement ideas explored in this unique text include:
Propose to her in a foreign language, display your proposal on a giant
billboard, and make her a Popsicle and freeze the ring inside it
The Quest
by Raphael Ferraro
This informative text
is an instructional book examining the research and findings relevant to
spiritual healing as well as offering simple and powerful methods such
as prayer, meditation, and visualization to promote health and well
being. The book written in an easy step-by-step format encourages one to
develop, support, and maintain a healthy body, mind, and spirit by
awakening and experiencing the loving energy of the universe, a healing
power available and responsive to all who seek it. FREE
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