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KINTSUGI: A Woman***Kintsugi: A Woman***follows the life of a spirited Chinese girl who once loved to perform for an audience.At the age of four, she is sent away to reunite with parents she barely knows. She feels abandoned and carries this as her first scar into Canada. Within a month, after a terrifying incident, her mother becomes the person she fears most. Her natural lively self is hidden away, and her voice is silenced. Branded a "worthless daughter"...

"Kintsugi" the Japanese art of ceramics repair. This approach uses precious metals in the adhesive process, usually gold. Thus making the repaired vessel more beautiful and more valuable than it's original form.Our main character navigates a post war USA, post World War Three and our Second Civil War. In this world of loss and devastation you are either Predator, Protector or Prey. Our heroine identifies as a Shepherd, a protector among, coyotes, wolves, human traffickers and devou...

Kintsugi: From an Ancient Craft to a Life Philosophy for Greater Calm, Happiness, and ContentmentHiding mistakes, concealing flaws, covering scars – keeping what is supposedly "bad" hidden from others has unfortunately become a given in our modern society. But it can be different: Kintsugi teaches us to see the positive in breaks and injuries, and how you can easily turn this into a new attitude toward life is revealed in this book!Originally conceived as a craft to give br...

"Be not afraid, I'm not here to hurt you."Lost and separated from his guardian angel, Nate's succumbing to the dragging weight and drowning noise of his declining mental health once more. And now, a new, yet loveless, relationship threatens to rapidly destroy the happiness and progress Nate made with Raziel at his side.When a Valentine's Day celebration with his new partner Rael turns into an eye-opening disaster, Nate is reunited with Raziel–his guardian angel, his love.

In 1960, a happy and spirited four-year-old girl is sent away from her loving grandmother to reunite with her parents, who have already immigrated to Vancouver, Canada. As a first-generation Chinese-Canadian, moving to a new land, her initial shock is abandonment. Instead of welcoming arms, her situation worsens by regular beatings. Her mother calls corporal punishment the Chinese way to show love and discipline. Branded a worthless daughter by her pathologically abusive mothe...

Synopsis: This is my third book of original poetry. My first book, GIFTS, was published seventeen years ago in 2007. My second one, REGIFTS, was published eight years ago in 2016. As I said then, I seldom (if ever) sit down to write a poem intentionally. Poems come to me out of the blue-like presents in the mail from far-off friends. I can edit and polish them, re-wrapping and refining the original idea, but the real source of inspiration is always a mysterious g...

I seldom (if ever) sit down to write a poem intentionally. Poems come to me out of the blue - like presents in the mail from far-off friends. I can edit and polish them, rewrapping and refining the original idea, but the real source of the inspiration is always a mysterious gift. Sometimes it comes from interactions with friends and family, other times from my religious or musical families. Sometimes it comes during trips to far-off places, and other times during quiet moments. In this boo...

A collection of essays that explores the complexities of family relationships and the lasting impact of a difficult childhood. This is a poignant reminder that some things cannot be fixed, but can still hold immense beauty and meaning.

Have you been trying to learn Dutch and simply can’t find the way to expand your vocabulary?Do your teachers recommend you boring textbooks and complicated stories that you don’t really understand?Are you looking for a way to learn the language quicker without taking shortcuts?If you answered “Yes!” to at least one of those previous questions, then this book is for you! We’ve compiled the 2000 Most ...

There is a narrative being told between the lines. Each poem is a fragment of the whole story. Each piece told by itself is nothing special. It’s only by gluing the pieces together can the gold shine among the pages. Kintsugi.

Discover the beauty of language with our collection of nine bilingual Dutch-English short stories, specially crafted for beginners. Whether you're starting on your journey to learn a new language or looking to hone your skills, this collection offers a delightful and educational experience for readers of all ages.Within the pages of this book, you'll find a captivating selection of stories that seamlessly weave Dutch and English together. Each story is designed to provide a smooth ...

Do you know what the hardest thing for a Dutch learner is?Finding PROPER reading material that they can handle…which is precisely the reason we’ve written this book!Teachers love giving out tough, expert-level literature to their students. Books that present many new problems to the reader and force them to search for words in a dictionary every five minutes — it’s not entertaining, useful or motivating for the student at all, and many soon give up...