“This is the story of a long and brilliant career in American education... [Johnson] writes with humor, modesty, and what seems to be total recall, a fascinating report of a useful life.” — Bruce Bliven, The New York Times“Alvin Johnson has written a first-rate life history, but by that fact he has also written a good deal more. For he has told his life in a way that shows how it holds in microcosm all the dominant themes of our American history and societ...

In Grief Set Free, Alvin Johnson, father, husband, Episcopal priest, explores the shattered fragments of his own soul, a soul crushed by grief following the death of his son Nicholas at age seven. Fr. Johnson asks readers to explore the many pathways of human suffering, sorrow, and restoration. No area of inquiry is off limits as Fr. Johnson plows into the substantial questions of life and faith. In an impatient world with a low threshold for pain, Grief Set Free takes us on a courageous r...

Im A Warrior For King Jesus This book is for all ages young & old When we speak of our Heavenly Father there is no age limit. Im a Warrior for King Jesus is to give guidance to those who may need a little more understanding of what Jesus expects of us. When we do wonderful things in love, it is of GOD. When you have faith and belief share your knowledge with others about our heavenly father you then become a warrior for the lord. The lord said, well done, good and faithful servant; you wer...

"[A] fiercely honest memoir . . . [a] difficult story of healing to help others find the strength to tell their own stories and heal themselves." —National Association of Adult Survivors of Child AbuseAmerican society is in the midst of a crisis, an epidemic of violence, secrets, and shame. The victims reside in every town, on every street. Finding it easier to remain in denial than to confront this reality, the public minimizes the emotional aftermath of sexual ab...

The five authors in this concise handbook serve as wonderful "grief-guides." While they all acknowledge that the world is now a different place without our parents, the important thing now is to pay close attention to the healing of our hearts.

When the loss of a loved one is too difficult to talk about, many people have come to grips with their sorrow through writing. Keeping a journal can be a valuable step in the healing process, especially in the dark of night when grief intensifies and sleep eludes you. Especially when there were still things to resolve. Especially if you didn't get to say good-bye.After her husband's death, Barbara Baumgardner turned to journaling to put her thoughts in perspective and express the things sh...

A recovering Alcoholic with 12 years sobriety gives insight and tips on how to stay sober in this fast paced world.

Prepare to immerse yourself in accounts of real near-death experiences and discover the wisdom they have to offer you.Near-death experiences (NDEs) are common, well-documented, and similar across cultures throughout the world. Current estimates are that between four and fifteen percent of the world's population have had an NDE. Some of the fascination with NDEs comes from the fact that they often result in great leaps in personal growth. These leaps are characterize...

The word “family” brings to mind thoughts of joy, sacrifice, affection, hardship, and humor. Yet it is love that defines what it means to be a family, and it is this same love that gives a family their purpose. In bearing witness to the mystery of the love of Christ, the family becomes the “domestic sanctuary of the Church.”Amazing Grace for Families contains 101 stories of faith, hope, inspiration, and humor. Some are sorrowful, others are humorous, but all will inspire y...

Self-Hypnosis Is Key To Understanding Your Mind 15 Powerful Tools To Change Your Life been scientifically proven to help you shift your behavior to gain the change you are looking for in your life. In this ground-breaking Itty Bitty Book, Amy Mayne Robinson, C.Ht, shares her passion and expertise with you to gain valuable insight into how hypnosis has been affecting you most of your life and how you can bring about new results. You have all of the power, now tap into it. Amy gives you 15 c...

We live in a time of true enlightenment and now it is time for this long buried subject to be brought into the light and to be treated with compassion and understanding. This is an absolutely true story backed up with actual people, places, and legal documents. What happened should not have been legal in our great country. This is proof that religion should not rule any part of our legal system and should be completely separate. As you read this story it will be very hard for you to realiz...

This book is about a child who was given away by his mother at the tender age of three months old. Its a recounting of the turbulence of living without a mother or a father, and of the struggles, adversities, and hardships that followed him into his adult life. This memoir will allow the reader to realize that life is simply not about the struggle and the abuse he or she may encounter, but it is more about the courage and the ability to never give up. This is my story. I am addicted to it,...