Realistic Man — Shattered Reflection: Examining a Depressed Poetic Past By: Keith Sudak Illustrations by: Judy Vandeventer Realistic Man — Shattered Reflection: Examining a Depressed Poetic Past explores a 1977 copyrighted collection of poems and short stories. The writings are the perceived romantic images of youth and a realistic expression of thoughts back then. Keith Sudak re-examines the written images of decades ago, seeing them with an enlightened understanding of a depressed past. These reflections can help others who struggle with depression and anxiety get control of their life and to clarify a shattered past.

'Shattered Reflections' is a compelling and accomplished tale of longing, loss, friendship and betrayal that takes you through the full gamut of emotions. This Australian saga will keep you reading till the last turn of the page then make you want to start all over again.

SeanI want all of her; the consequences be damned. I don't care about the baggage, the fear, the hurt.I'm determined to prove that I'm different. That this all-consuming energy between us is a once in a lifetime kind of love that would burn forever if we let it. I'd give her the life that she deserves. But she keeps digging into a dark secret that's bigger than me, bigger than us. I can't protect her from the truth.No one can.RaquelI don't believe in 'happily ever after', my upbringing didn't allow me to be that naïve.Not until him.For the first time in my life, maybe I deserve forever.But before I allow myself to fall into fantasy, I need answers so I can let go of my past. They say the truth sets you free...This truth shattered me.

A Holocaust survivor's surprising and thought-provoking study of forgiveness, justice, compassion, and human responsibility, featuring contributions from the Dalai Lama, Harry Wu, Cynthia Ozick, Primo Levi, and more. You are a prisoner in a concentration camp. A dying Nazi soldier asks for your forgiveness. What would you do? While imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp, Simon Wiesenthal was taken one day from his work detail to the bedside of a dying member of the SS. Haunted by the crimes in which he had participated, the soldier wanted to confess to--and obtain absolution from--a Jew. Faced with the choice between compassion and justice, silence and truth, Wiesenthal said nothing. But even years after the way had ended, he wondered: Had he done the right thing? What would you have done in his place? In this important book, fifty-three distinguished men and women respond to Wiesenthal's questions. They are theologians, political leaders, writers, jurists, psychiatrists, human rights activists, Holocaust survivors, and victims of attempted genocides in Bosnia, Cambodia, China and Tibet. Their responses, as varied as their experiences of the world, remind us that Wiesenthal's questions are not limited to events of the past.

Detective Bob McCaffey attempts to achieve fame by solving the high profile murder of an entertainment industry mogul, Burl Mathews. His investigation leads him into the murky world of promoters and money men, and nearly gets him killed. Before his search is over, Bob will face the dark side of his own ambition. his notoriously shady business deals. Bob, a Dallas police department detective who specializes in fraud cases, is assigned to lead the murder investigation. situation. Mathews had bullied and cheated his way to the top of the broadcast entertainment industry, and some of the people he betrayed in the past began to fight back via lawsuits, blackmail, and other means. Mathews needed money, lots of it and in a hurry, to solve his problems. He decided to sell the stock of his company, and attempt to raise over USD100 million. This stock deal becomes the focal point of Bob's investigation. develops a very convincing case, but against the wrong people. A former assistant to Mathews and her boyfriend are charged with the crime. Bob soon realizes his mistake and nearly ruins his career trying to correct it, but it is almost too late. Just when the young lovers' convictions seem certain, Mathews' wife confesses to arranging the murder, and surprises everyone by revealing a motive far removed from greed.

Events in our lives, both good and bad, form rings in us like the rings in a tree. Each ring records memories that affect our feelings, our relationships, and our thoughts about God. In this classic work, David Seamands encourages us to live compassionately with ourselves as we allow the Holy Spirit to heal our past. As he helps us name hurdles in our lives—such as guilt, poor self-worth, and perfectionism—he shows us how we can find freedom from our pain and enjoy the abundant life God wants for us.

Truman Capote was one of the most controversial authors of the 20th century. Since his death in 1984, scholarly interest in his writings has grown considerably. This book traces the critical reception of his works.