Channel of Peace
Title | Channel of Peace PDF eBook |
Author | Kevin Tuerff |
Publisher | House of Anansi |
Pages | 127 |
Release | 2018-02-06 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1487005148 |
One of the inspirations for the smash hit Broadway musical Come From Away, Channel of Peace is an unforgettable memoir of the extraordinary kindness afforded to passengers whose flights were re-routed to Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001. When Kevin Tuerff and his partner boarded their flight from France to New York City on September 11, 2001, they had no idea that a few hours later the world — and their lives — would change forever. After U.S. airspace closed following the terrorist attacks, Kevin, who had been experiencing doubts about organized religion, found himself in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, with thousands of other refugees or “come from aways.” Channel of Peace is a beautiful account of how the people of Gander rallied with boundless acts of generosity and compassion for the “plane people,” renewing Kevin’s spirituality and inspiring him to organize an annual and growing “giving back” day. His unforgettable and uplifting story, along with others, has reached thousands of people when it was incorporated into the Broadway musical Come From Away.
The Day the World Came to Town
Title | The Day the World Came to Town PDF eBook |
Author | Jim DeFede |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Pages | 260 |
Release | 2011-07-12 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0062103288 |
The True Story Behind the Events on 9/11 that Inspired Broadway’s Smash Hit Musical Come from Away, Featuring All New Material from the Author When 38 jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land at Gander International Airport in Canada by the closing of U.S. airspace on September 11, the population of this small town on Newfoundland Island swelled from 10,300 to nearly 17,000. The citizens of Gander met the stranded passengers with an overwhelming display of friendship and goodwill. As the passengers stepped from the airplanes, exhausted, hungry and distraught after being held on board for nearly 24 hours while security checked all of the baggage, they were greeted with a feast prepared by the townspeople. Local bus drivers who had been on strike came off the picket lines to transport the passengers to the various shelters set up in local schools and churches. Linens and toiletries were bought and donated. A middle school provided showers, as well as access to computers, email, and televisions, allowing the passengers to stay in touch with family and follow the news. Over the course of those four days, many of the passengers developed friendships with Gander residents that they expect to last a lifetime. As a show of thanks, scholarship funds for the children of Gander have been formed and donations have been made to provide new computers for the schools. This book recounts the inspiring story of the residents of Gander, Canada, whose acts of kindness have touched the lives of thousands of people and been an example of humanity and goodwill.
BREACH OF PEACE
Title | BREACH OF PEACE PDF eBook |
Author | Daniel B. Greene |
Publisher | Daniel Greene |
Pages | 99 |
Release | 2021-03-30 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0578840782 |
When an imperial family is found butchered, Officers of God are called to investigate. Evidence points to a rebel group trying to stab fear into the very heart of the empire. Inspector Khlid begins a harrowing hunt for those responsible, but when a larger conspiracy comes to light, she struggles to trust even the officers around her.
The Peace Book
Title | The Peace Book PDF eBook |
Author | Todd Parr |
Publisher | LB Kids |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2017-10-31 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9780316510776 |
Peace is making new friends.Peace is helping your neighbor. Peace is a growing a garden. Peace is being who you are. The Peace Book delivers positive and hopeful messages of peace in an accessible, child-friendly format featuring Todd Parr's trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes. Perfect for the youngest readers, this book delivers a timely and timeless message about the importance of friendship, caring, and acceptance.
A Bowl Full of Peace
Title | A Bowl Full of Peace PDF eBook |
Author | Caren Barzelay Stelson |
Publisher | Carolrhoda Books |
Pages | 44 |
Release | 2020 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 154152148X |
"Six-year-old Sachiko and her family suffered greatly after the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, and in the years that followed, the miraculous survival of a ceramic bowl became a key part of Sachiko's journey toward peace"--
I Am Peace
Title | I Am Peace PDF eBook |
Author | Susan Verde |
Publisher | Abrams |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 2017-09-26 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1683351282 |
When the world feels chaotic, find peace within through an accessible mindfulness practice from the bestselling picture-book dream team that brought us I Am Yoga. Express emotions through direct speech. Find empathy through imagination. Connect with the earth. Wonder at the beauty of the natural world. Breathe, taste, smell, touch, and be present. Perfect for the classroom or for bedtime, Susan Verde’s gentle, concrete narration and Peter H. Reynolds’s expressive watercolor illustrations bring the tenets of mindfulness to a kid-friendly level. Featuring an author’s note about the importance of mindfulness and a guided meditation for children, I Am Peace will help readers of all ages feel grounded and restored.
The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace
Title | The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace PDF eBook |
Author | Jeff Hobbs |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 448 |
Release | 2015-07-28 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1476731918 |
Jeff Hobbs tells the story of Robert DeShaun Peace, who went from a New Jersey ghetto to Yale but never truly escaped his past.