It's No Fun Anymore
It's No Fun Anymore is a collection of eight stories that explore the politics of victimization, the sites of trauma on women's bodies, and their attempts to divine meaning from suffering.In "The Experiment," the murder of a young girl prompts a stay-at-home mother to undertake a desperate bid for agency, drawing unlikely inspiration from a 1950s self-help book. An MLM saleswoman in "Border Crossings" is held captive at the Canadian border, and in her marriage. And "Thumb Stump" introduces a new mother, who worries her baby will inherit both her perceived deformity and generational trauma. These stories examine the double binds of motherhood, the sham of "having it all," the daily struggles. The centralizing thread is the question: How can trauma be transformed?
The Insufferable Gaucho
"Reading Roberto Bola簽o is like . . . watching the tracks of art and life merge at the horizon and linger there like a dream from which we awake inspired to look more attentively at the world." --Francine Prose, The New York Times "We savor all he has written, as every offering is a portal into the elaborate terrain of his genius." --Patti Smith An aging judge retires from Buenos Aires to the family ranch in the Pampas to battle feral rabbits and reclaim the dignity of the gaucho life. An obscure Argentinian writer journeys to Paris to face down the filmmaker who has made a career out of plagiarizing his novels. An intrepid detective investigates a series of grisly murders--among his fellow sewer rats. Riffing on Borges and Kafka, yet utterly and inimitably Roberto Bola簽o, these stories testify to his mastery of the short form. Rounding out the collection are two of his most provocative and piercing essays, "Literature + Illness = Illness" and "The Myths of Cthulhu," each crackling with his signature black humor and incomparable powers of perception and critique. The Insufferable Gaucho is an essential part of the Bola簽o oeuvre.
Fragments of Life
'Fragments of Life!' is a collection of short stories that delves into the complexities of human emotions, relationships, and life's unexpected turns. The author, a self-proclaimed overthinker, explores themes of love, loss, friendship, and the enduring search for meaning. From the heart-wrenching grief of a young girl to the unexpected spark between two middle-aged souls, each story is a captivating exploration of life's challenges and triumphs. Through vivid characters and relatable narratives, the author invites readers to reflect on their own lives and find solace in shared human experiences. With a blend of heartfelt emotion and relatable characters, 'Fragments of Life!' offers a poignant exploration of the human experience.About the Author: Sohini Maitra is a passionate writer and content creator based in Navi Mumbai. Originally from Patna, she was raised by a resilient single mother following the untimely death of her father, a distinguished journalist who lost his life in the line of duty. This background instilled in Sohini a deep belief in women's empowerment and gender equality, values she upholds fervently. With an early love for reading and a budding desire to write, Sohini pursued her interests academically, studying literature and film during her undergraduate years. She furthered her education with a postgraduate degree in Public Relations, which brought her to Mumbai. Her career journey has spanned various roles across industries, but her passion for content writing led her to a fulfilling decade-long role in an advertising agency. By day, Sohini crafts engaging content as a professional writer, but she dedicates her evenings to her true love-writing fiction.
It's No Fun Anymore
It's No Fun Anymore is a collection of eight stories that explore the politics of victimization, the sites of trauma on women's bodies, and their attempts to divine meaning from suffering.In "The Experiment," the murder of a young girl prompts a stay-at-home mother to undertake a desperate bid for agency, drawing unlikely inspiration from a 1950s self-help book. An MLM saleswoman in "Border Crossings" is held captive at the Canadian border, and in her marriage. And "Thumb Stump" introduces a new mother, who worries her baby will inherit both her perceived deformity and generational trauma. These stories examine the double binds of motherhood, the sham of "having it all," the daily struggles. The centralizing thread is the question: How can trauma be transformed?
Nick and Lorraine Were Lovers
There are no superheroes in Nick and Lorraine Were Lovers, just ordinary people caught in moments of crisis as they get on with their lives.A middle-aged corporate lawyer confronts a painful childhood memory in the wake of the George Floyd protests. A college student is on a mission to rescue his former lover from herself. A single mother is haunted by the suicide of her daughter. In a small Midwest town in the 1950's, a boy plays "Army" with his friends and discovers the meaning of loyalty.These are some of the characters you will meet in these stories by David C. Metz. People whose stories-funny, sad, poignant-Metz tells with compassion, humor and a clear understanding of the human condition.
Wormfood Chronicles I
The Wormfood Chronicles are individual tales meant to entertain, enthrall, enlighten and occasionally disturb. Feel free to read in order or skip and come back to as your heart and your reading tastes dictate. The timeline of the stories moves through decades and even centuries with new roles for the characters. The ensemble cast appears again on different stages and in front of different sets. Can a single character named Augustus appear as a demon-ravaged cast-off in the sea in 1647, as an apple-tossing lad in 1962 and as a wary traveller near the end of days in 2076? Certainly. No time travel required. But possibly some ethereal travel for a single soul.Unique characters, from ghostly dogs to heroic lovers facing near certain death together will tug at your heart strings. Possession may be by a spirit needing one last settling of the score or the dislocation may be entirely within the head of the character certain that he can see the world collapsing around him.Life and death being given, the stories do very occasionally delve into the macabre world of worms and decomposition of the person. We are, after all, food for them each in our time.Enjoy the tales!
The Prairie Diamond - Life's Outtakes 17
52 humorous/inspirational short stories, one for each week of the year, from the popular syndicated column, Life's Outtakes. From the humor of a city boy seeing turkeys wearing sweaters in Turkey Sweaters, to the heartwarming tale of a prairie diamond ring to show love in The Prairie Diamond, these stories will make you laugh, reminisce, and contemplate what matters most in life.
Meat Club
In a future world where eating meat is illegal, reporter George Fields stumbles on a meat club in which participants enthuse about the barbaric practice of eating animal flesh. As his investigation deepens, he finds there is an underworld of meat-eaters which the establishment is trying to silence.
Death Be Not Proud
There are more shades to John B. Keane's humour than there are colours in the rainbow. Wit, pathos, compassion, shrewdness and a glorious sense of fun and roguery are seen in this book. This fascinating exploration of the striking yet in tangible Irish characteristics show us Keane's sensitivity and deep understanding of everyday life in a rural community. John B. Keane draws our attention to both the comic and tragic effects of small town gossip in 'The Hanging' - a tale of accusation by silence in a small village - and 'The Change' - a carefully-etched comment on a town waking up to undiscovered sexuality. With his natural sense of character, a gift for observing and capturing traits he gives us a hilarious, mischievous and accurate portrait of the balance of justice in 'You're on Next Sunday' and 'A Tale of Two Furs'. We see his uncommon gift for creating characters and atmosphere in 'Death be not Proud' and 'The Fort Field'. Keane's magic, authentic language and recurrent humour weave their spells over the reader making this exciting book a 'must' for all Keane fans.
Imperfect Minds
'Imperfect Minds - A collection of short stories' by Rose Butterfly is a collection of short stories that invites you to step beyond the visible elements of life and form a new understanding of perceptions, feelings, and relationships. Each story stretches our mind, to a world of endless possibilities. Although these tales explore paradoxical, unconventional, paranormal, mind-bending and psychological themes, at their core, they are all transcending moments. They are all moments that have caused a transformative journey, where you realise that the extraordinary has touched your life and now you can sense the mystical essence of the world-the magic of this Universe-and that understanding lifts you up and takes you to another dimension. These stories also delve into the painful realities of navigating uncharted paths and grappling with mental illness, where one often feels lonely in their journey. Society always fumbles when it comes to accepting the ones that lie beyond its capacity of understanding or compassion.Imperfect Minds is Volume Two, following Heart-Stirring Moments. Like the first volume, it includes a dedicated page for personalized notes, making it a perfect gift to share with loved ones. If you are someone drawn to stories of magical-realism or fascinated by the mind's strange games, this collection is a must-read. 'Imperfect Minds' is more than just stories; it will challenge your understanding of the world around you.The stories are written in a simple, easy-to-read style, with a reader-friendly font size and spacious layout to ensure a stress-free experience. Each tale is brought to life with the author's own illustrations.Here's a glimpse of the stories within: Late NightMeanie CatEntrappedParallelConversations with YouEnjoy the journey within these pages, and let each story take you to places both magical and mysterious. We hope this book becomes a cherished escape, a spark for reflection, and a source of wonder. And if you haven't yet, be sure to explore Heart-Stirring Moments and The Book I Never Had.Happy reading!
More Irish Short Stories
In this excellent collection of More Irish Short Stories, John B. Keane is as entertaining as ever with his humorous insights into the lives of his fellow countrymen. Few will be able to resist a chuckle at the innocence of bachelor Willie Ramley seeking a 'Guaranteed Pure' bride in Ireland; the preoccupations of the corpse dresser Dousie O'Dea who felt that 'her life's work was complete. For one man she had brought the dead to life. For this, in itself, she would be remembered beyond the grave'; at the concern of Timmy Binn and his friends for 'the custom to exhaust every other topic before asking the reason behind any visit'; the intriguing birth of Fred Rimble and 'the man who killed the best friend he ever had'.
The Go-Between and other stories
Written in a deceptively simple and staccato style, and often with open-ended conclusions, Ghanshyam Desai's short stories are as relevant today as when they were first written. Taken from his story collections Tolu and Bandh Barna, the twenty-one stories in this book explore the longings, frustrations, guilt and violence that lie below the surface of seemingly ordinary lives. A young boy dreams of taking revenge on his father ('Plugging the leak'); a husband is tormented by the suspicion that his wife is having an affair ('Yet again'); the narrator examines his own ambivalent role in a love affair ('The go-between').Ghanshyam Desai exposes hypocrisies, satirizes blind beliefs, tackles issues of free will and fate. Desai's sharp yet compassionate humour shines through in 'Say Tuka' and 'Gokulji's family tree', while 'The crow' is a surreal account of a man metamorphosed into a rapacious crow.
Tales Of Destiny
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From The Five Rivers
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The Flower Of Forgiveness
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In The Permanent Way
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In Black And White
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In The Guardianship Of God
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On the Wide African Plain and Other Stories of Africa
A young American couple, stuck in a vehicle in a dry riverbed among the lions of the East African Amboseli Reserve, resort to desperate measures for survival, as a murder unfolds in Mombasa on the Indian Ocean with roots in the 1973 Arab OPEC oil embargo.An American teacher, living in a small village in West Africa, contemplates his existence.From dawn to dusk, a foreigner takes a solo walk through the West African city of Accra, the capital of Ghana, and into the massive, central Makola Market.Miss Preston, teaching physics to the brightest students of her secondary school, discovers the source of their growing discontent.Read these fictional stories, plus six others of Africa, the brightest continent.
The Week of Colors
Short stories from the "cursed mother of magical realism" (El Mundo), now in English for the first time A woman flits between two realities centuries apart, as scenes from the violent conquest of Mexico bleed their way into her comfortable contemporary life. Two little girls visit the home of a sorcerer who tortures women named after the days of the week. Girls become dogs, a laborer hides human bones in bricks he'll use to build a new development, and an old woman appears at an acquaintance's door one night with a knife and a bone-chilling confession.With The Week of Colors, Elena Garro laid the groundwork for the literary movements that would shape the landscape of Latin American fiction and beyond. Here you'll find the early roots of magical realism, feminist horror, and anticolonial speculative fiction. In The Week of Colors, Garro highlights the violence in our history, our homes, and our hearts, in vivid color.
Neddy the Forgetful Teddy. Everyday Science Stories. Health
The activities of Neddy Teddy, a forgetful elderly toy bear, show that Science can be demonstrated in everyday life.
Nick and Lorraine Were Lovers
There are no superheroes in Nick and Lorraine Were Lovers, just ordinary people caught in moments of crisis as they get on with their lives.A middle-aged corporate lawyer confronts a painful childhood memory in the wake of the George Floyd protests. A college student is on a mission to rescue his former lover from herself. A single mother is haunted by the suicide of her daughter. In a small Midwest town in the 1950's, a boy plays "Army" with his friends and discovers the meaning of loyalty.These are some of the characters you will meet in these stories by David C. Metz. People whose stories-funny, sad, poignant-Metz tells with compassion, humor and a clear understanding of the human condition.
Murder in Marrakech and Other Stories
Philosophy and fictive theory: 6 Short stories about the city, art and life. A regretful workaholic Jools roams around Muswell Hill, trying to get to the bottom of his spiritual crisis. Pumpkin goes to Marrakech to kill. Is it too late to learn to live again? There comes a time when we all have to decide. A comfort read for confusing times.
Life without desire
In a society that has eradicated desire, one man's downfall leads to a journey of redemption and transformation. Carl, a former Hollywood powerhouse, is brought to trial for abuse of power and sentenced to a life without testosterone, fundamentally altering his identity and perspective. Stripped of his influence, he confronts the weight of his past actions and begins rebuilding his life by seeking justice and advocating for victims.This deeply introspective novel explores themes of power, guilt, and the human capacity for change. As Carl learns to navigate relationships devoid of desire, he discovers a purer form of connection and love, proving that redemption is a long but achievable journey.The World Without Desire is a thought-provoking tale about ethics, humanity, and the price of transformation.
Cape Breton Tales
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Looking at Harry and Other Stories
From Arkansas and London to Zanzibar and the Tanzanian bush, "Looking at Harry and other stories" follows a selection of unique perspectives on the human condition spanning multiple continents.An inquiry into the dichotomies of life, this short story collection features six beautifully crafted stories that all explore how there is always two sides to one coin...(c)2024 Natasha Illum Berg (P)2024 Saga Egmont
Can Such Things Be?
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Life
The short story 'Vida', written in 1998 by Roberto Perez-Franco, illustrated by Margarita Cubino, appears in this English edition for Amazon, under the Zirie label, in alliance with Perezoso Editores. Available for free in electronic format on the author's website: www.roberto.au/vidaAbout the author: According to Eduardo Ritter Aisl獺n, Roberto Joaqu穩n P矇rez-Franco is "a cultured writer" and "one of the most refined writers in Panama." Enrique Jaramillo Levi considers him "one of the most talented authors of recent generations." Melqu穩ades Villarreal Castillo considers him "a mature writer, knowledgeable in his craft, which he practices with the patience and art of a goldsmith," "without a doubt, one of the best storytellers that Panama has." Pedro Crenes Castro describes him as "having a cultured and very reflective prose." Rodolfo de Gracia Reynaldo describes him as "a master of the mini-story."About the story: Her most notable text, the story Vida, was described by the Jury of the 1999 Jos矇 Mar穩a S獺nchez National Short Story Award as "a literary gem worthy of the most demanding anthology, for its human warmth, clarity, and formal excellence." Melqu穩ades Villarreal Castillo has said that it is "one of the best stories ever written in Panama," adding that "it outlines, in a simple way, the essence of human existence." Enrique Jaramillo Levi describes it as "a kind of 'classic' of the new generations due to its intense human experience, narrated within an impeccable traditional structure and through the use of simple and highly precise language... a must-read for anyone who wants to know how to tell a story beautifully." Editor M籀nica Mora (who is publishing Vida (2022) as a book, illustrated by Margarita Cubino, under the Perezoso Editores label) confesses that, after reading it for the first time, she thought it was "the most beautiful thing I had ever read in my life."
The Trial
The Trial by Franz Kafka is a haunting novel about Josef K., an ordinary man who is suddenly arrested by mysterious agents for an unspecified crime, despite never being told what he is accused of. As he navigates a bizarre, oppressive legal system, he finds himself caught in a surreal and nightmarish bureaucratic maze, where logic and justice seem irrelevant. The novel explores themes of alienation, guilt, and the absurdity of modern existence, presenting a chilling portrait of the individual's struggle against an indifferent and incomprehensible power.
Many Musings of a Meandering Mind
"Observations, comments, and stories about life and life experience presented in short narrative and poetic formats."
The Woman Who Stole Everything and Other Stories
This collection of Arnold Bennett's short stories takes readers on a journey through the lives of an eclectic cast of characters. From the enigmatic woman who steals hearts and possessions with equal ease to the young man grappling with the complexities of love and marriage, to the couple seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of city life, each tale weaves a tapestry of human emotions and experiences.With keen observations and sharp wit, Bennett's masterful storytelling captures the essence of human nature, its triumphs and follies, with a touch of irony and a dash of humor. These timeless stories will resonate with readers who appreciate character-driven narratives and the subtle nuances of human interactions.
Near Flesh
"Dunn's pieces have an almost irrepressible kinetic energy." --Alexandra Kleeman, The New York TimesA previously unpublished collection of stories about motherhood, violence, and desire, from the cult icon Katherine Dunn, the author of Geek Love. A woman invests in a series of sex robots to get her off and comes to terms with the limitations--and real threat--of automated companionship. A knowing young student pursues an affair with an older man, the poet in residence at the university where she studies writing, and weighs the benefits and costs of their arrangement. A mother moves to a farm with her family and must come to terms with the violence simmering beneath her skin. Near Flesh is the first and only collection of short fiction by Katherine Dunn, the author of the bestselling novel Geek Love. These nineteen stories are, like Dunn's entire body of work, attuned to the spit and grit of tough living. They pulse with yearning for a more prosperous life, for sexual satisfaction, to escape abusive husbands and the disappointments of convention. A better life, for these mostly female protagonists, seems always just out of reach. In Near Flesh, Dunn explores the struggle of women to live on their own terms, and the desire to relish--rather than squash--what distinguishes a person.
Haruki Murakami Manga Stories 3
"Enchanting...intriguing [...] A wonderfully surreal quality and a hip, witty tone." --The Wall Street Journal Haruki Murakami's novels, essays and stories have sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into fifty languages. Now for the first time, his best-loved stories are available in manga form, in three independent volumes. These adaptations have been hailed by Publishers Weekly as "a must-read for Murakami buffs and a quirky invitation into the writer's perspective and preoccupations for newcomers," while Book Riot says "Long-time fans are sure to appreciate this new approach to Murakami's work, while newcomers will find it an evocative introduction." With their trademark mix of realism and fantasy, centering around Murakami's signature themes of loss, remorse and confusion, the two stories in this volume are: Scheherazade: A man, Habara, is confined to his home, as though under house arrest. He is visited regularly by a woman, Scheherazade, who brings provisions then has sex with him. She tells him about a boy she was in love with in high school, and how she would break into his house. She starts re-enacting the break-ins, which further enhances their passion. At the end of the story, Habara anxiously awaits her next break-in and the continuing account of her youthful affair. "Tortured love affairs [...] are nothing new to Murakami's vast store of plotlines." --The New York TimesSleep: A housewife has not slept for many days, but her family doesn't notice. She stays up all night reading Anna Karenina and sees her surroundings through new eyes. Her sleeplessness provides freedom from a monotonous life looking after her husband and son. "A brilliant story that uses the liminality of the night to evoke the unease of being a woman in a patriarchal society." --The GuardianThese graphic novel versions of Murakami's classic stories will be devoured by his fans and will provide a new window onto his work for readers not yet familiar with it! *This volume is shrink-wrapped and recommended for readers ages 18+ due to mature themes and graphic content.*
More Room To Live In
Earl LeClaire's frank observations on the human condition are by turns, often humorous and often troubling, but always refreshing. He understands the subtleties of the human voice and uses dialogue to bring his characters to life. The stories in "More Room To Live In" are fast paced, and gripping. Dr. Alice P. Naylor, Professor Emeritus Appalachian State University Earl LeClaire is a leviathan; his path has taken him to depths most cannot fathom. His work is direct, blunt, angry, tender, and unstintingly honest. Cathy Larson Sky, musician/poet, author of "Blue Egg, My Heart" Wonderful energy, talented and original and crisper than the sort of thing one sees getting published left and right. Just fine work! LeClaire's writing is a shock and a pleasure to read. Steve Kowit, Gorilla Press
Grieving for Pigeons, Revised Edition
An English translation of a collection of short stories that represents everyday life in the Punjab. In this poignant and meditative collection of short stories, Zubair Ahmad captures the lives and experiences of the people of the Punjab, a region divided between India and Pakistan. In an intimate narrative style, Ahmad writes a world that hovers between memory and imagination, home and abroad. The narrator follows the pull of his subconscious, shifting between past and present, recalling different eras of Lahore's neighborhoods and communities. These stories evoke the complex realities of post-colonial Pakistani Punjab. The contradictions and betrayals of this region's history reverberate through the stories, evident in the characters, their circumstances, and sometimes their erasure. Skillfully translated from Punjabi by Anne Murphy, this collection is an essential contribution to the wider recognition of the Punjabi language and its literature.
Uncle Chris's Second Collection of Crafty Short Stories
Welcome to Uncle Chris's Second Collection of Crafty Short Stories, featuring the twist-meister, Uncle Chris. Each story will only take a few minutes to read, so they are ideal for those who don't have time to read a full book in one sitting. Each story is a mystery what-happened-next or whodunnit style story, perfect for reading on a train, or for those who have only a few moments spare of an evening and need a quick read with a satisfying twist at the end. It is possible for you to work out the puzzling twist from the clues in the story and the challenge for you is to see if you can spot the twisty ending... before it gets you! Be careful though, if you start reading this book, you won't be able to stop. In this collection of fifteen short stories you will read about how a quiet town struck back at the scammers; whether the local Guardian Angels can prevent a serial killer from striking; how a thief at a towns glass makers got rumbled; and more. But... for each story will you work out what happened before you get to the end of the story? The first book in the series, Uncle Chris's Collection of Crafty Short Stories, is also available from all bookshops and as an eBook. Will the twist meister be back again......? Oh yes indeed. Look for Uncle Chris's Third Collection of Crafty Short Stories, coming soon!"The short story twist-meister is back" Zoe Howard
Three Hellish Tales
Three very different stories with one thing in common - the supranatural.Maria lives in a Greek village on the Black Sea at the turn of the last century. She and her lover flee to America from a sea vampire bent on vengeance.In The Good Book the Church is keen to find the lost Gospel of Mary Magdalene. Who do they turn to? The Devil incarnate..Set in Ancient Greece Second Life is based on the oldest zombie tale in literature. A tale of Death and Sex - in that order
Amputated Minds
AMPUTATED MINDS - A Story To Tell: A collection of 9 short stories about 9 human minds captive by their uncontrolled mind. 1. One Step Forward: A Terrible Step To Take.2. The Letter: Dip In Blood.3. Do On To Others: A Wishful Thought.4. 24 Hours: Life Changed.5. Seasons Greetings: Dreamy Nightmare.6. The Milkman: Last Delivery.7: The Insane Mind: Turning Tables.8: Traveling Broad Gauche: Journey Ends.9. Livid: High Voltage.
Horse Girl Fever
Horse Girl Fever is a hilariously weird collection, part autofiction, part outlandish daydream, that celebrates the horse girl within all of us.From cult author of The Red-Headed Pilgrim, Kevin Maloney delivers a vision of the world that is hysterical, terrifying, and true. A cuckolded husband finds a new identity as a ghost. A homeowner has a nervous breakdown while building a pergola. An angst-ridden teenager finds his spiritual equal in the mosh pit of an Alice in Chains concert. In fourteen brutally funny stories, Horse Girl Fever plunges the reader into a world of misfits-inept drug smugglers, tattooed office workers, and philosophical strip club bouncers--who fumble toward the light but often end up flailing. Maloney's writing conjures a dazzling spectrum of pain, joy, and humanity, peeking into the darkest corners of reality while high on Whippets.
Prairie
Prairie is the first in a series of four books by Sandra Grace, honoring the Canadian Seasons.Through her camera lens, Sandra captures some of the glories of the Saskatchewan and Alberta prairies with their grasslands, Badlands, ghost towns, and abandoned houses. A number of these photographs, along with her own poems and stories, are featured in this book.
Once Upon a Time
"Stories have always been about us, a mirror in which we can see ourselves-our hopes and dreams, but also our greatest dilemmas." In Once Upon a Time: A Collection of Short Stories for Those Trying to Find Their Way Home, Volume Two, retired clinical psychologist Samuel L. Blumenthal, Ph.D. once again illustrates gospel truths through story and the lens of God's perfect love. Sam Blumenthal came to faith in Christ in mid-life, after growing up in a Reform Jewish home in the South. His thirty years as a psychoanalytically-oriented psychologist gives him a unique perspective on the inner workings of the mind and heart. He says, "Since the dawn of man, stories have been pregnant with meaning, much of which has gone unnoticed. But if you are willing to slow down and listen more closely, stories will meet you in the very places you need them and guide you home where you will be healthy and whole." The award-winning author and fellow traveler presents stories to touch hearts and remind us of just how much God desires to be present in our lives. These stories offer us courage to look deeper within ourselves to learn why we think and feel as we do, why we struggle as we do, and what can truly help and redeem us and enable us to find our way home.
Winter
Winter, the third book in the Canadian Seasons series, showcases photographs of Saskatchewan and New Brunswick taken by Sandra Grace and paired with her own inspirational stories of family life, holidays, and events that accompany our spectacular Canadian winters.
