Rolling Waters
Title | Rolling Waters PDF eBook |
Author | Phyllis Rich Carpenter |
Publisher | Xlibris Corporation |
Pages | 189 |
Release | 2014-08-15 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1499051808 |
In November 1957, two friends, both accomplished sportsmen, headed north out of the Atlanta area on Hwy. 41 towards Cartersville and the Etowah River for a perfectly innocent day of duck hunting, a ritual repeated thousands of times by hunters everywhere, every season. When they did not return, family, friends, neighbors, National Guard, and other state agencies launched a massive search—an event that became front-page news and put the members of two large, close-knit families on an indefinite hold. Read about the ensuing weeks of mystery, discovery, and trauma—as seen through the eyes of the eleven-year-old daughter of one of the men. Don’t miss her “true definition of closure,” which will resonate with survivors, victims and readers alike. The story takes place during a by-gone era following the end of World War II, when the “old South” meets the “new.” Quaint customs, charming language, and unquestioned values of the day would soon be lost forever. Fast forward to present-day, and the mystery takes on new life when the grandsons of one of the men undertake a brand new search and uncover an unexpected treasure. Rolling Waters is an intimate story told candidly, but with heart, love, and above all, hope.
Rolling Waters
Title | Rolling Waters PDF eBook |
Author | Phyllis Rich Carpenter |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2014-08-15 |
Genre | Missing persons |
ISBN | 9781499051797 |
In November 1957, two friends, both accomplished sportsmen, headed north out of the Atlanta area on Hwy. 41 towards Cartersville and the Etowah River for a perfectly innocent day of duck hunting, a ritual repeated thousands of times by hunters everywhere, every season. When they did not return, family, friends, neighbors, National Guard, and other state agencies launched a massive search--an event that became front-page news and put the members of two large, close-knit families on an indefinite hold. Read about the ensuing weeks of mystery, discovery, and trauma--as seen through the eyes of the eleven-year-old daughter of one of the men. Don't miss her "true definition of closure," which will resonate with survivors, victims and readers alike. the story takes place during a by-gone era following the end of World War II, when the "old South" meets the "new." Quaint customs, charming language, and unquestioned values of the day would soon be lost forever. Fast forward to present-day, and the mystery takes on new life when the grandsons of one of the men undertake a brand new search and uncover an unexpected treasure. Rolling Waters is an intimate story told candidly, but with heart, love, and above all, hope.
Woods and Waters
Title | Woods and Waters PDF eBook |
Author | Alfred Billings Street |
Publisher | University of Michigan Library |
Pages | 378 |
Release | 1860 |
Genre | History |
ISBN |
Woods and Waters, Or, The Saranacs and Racquet
Title | Woods and Waters, Or, The Saranacs and Racquet PDF eBook |
Author | Alfred Billings Street |
Publisher | |
Pages | 390 |
Release | 1860 |
Genre | Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.) |
ISBN |
Rockaway
Title | Rockaway PDF eBook |
Author | Diane Cardwell |
Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |
Pages | 275 |
Release | 2020 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 0358067782 |
The inspirational story of one woman learning to surf and creating a new life in gritty, eccentric Rockaway Beach Unmoored by a failed marriage and disconnected from her high-octane life in the city, Diane Cardwell finds herself staring at a small group of surfers coasting through mellow waves toward shore--and senses something shift. Rockawayis the riveting, joyful story of one woman's reinvention--beginning with Cardwell taking the A Train to Rockaway, a neglected spit of land dangling off New York City into the Atlantic Ocean. She finds a teacher, buys a tiny bungalow, and throws her not-overly-athletic self headlong into learning the inner workings and rhythms of waves and the muscle development and coordination needed to ride them. As Cardwell begins to find her balance in the water and out, superstorm Sandy hits, sending her into the maelstrom in search of safer ground. In the aftermath, the community comes together and rebuilds, rekindling its bacchanalian spirit as a historic surfing community, one with its own quirky codes and surf culture. And Cardwell's surfing takes off as she finds a true home among her fellow passionate longboarders at the Rockaway Beach Surf Club, living out "the most joyful path through life." Rockawayis a stirring story of inner salvation sought through a challenging physical pursuit--and of learning to accept the idea of a complete reset, no matter when in life it comes.
The Word of Gnosis
Title | The Word of Gnosis PDF eBook |
Author | Tait Zinszer |
Publisher | Xlibris Corporation |
Pages | 187 |
Release | 2012-05-16 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1469126214 |
Mysterious, thought-provoking, and intriguing, The Word of Gnosis: A Light in the Darkness of Universal Forgetfulness is Tait Zinszer's new book that compiles excerpts from various ancient manuscripts that were the foundation of much of the biblical creation and flood stories. His intentions are to write into history the truth that the gods of the ancient world once walked among man; and that the cities they built, can still be explored today. He also cross references several of these manuscripts to show the reader that the flood of Noah and the Hebrew exodus from Egypt may have been caused by a cosmic nemesis that roams our galaxy called the Destroyer the biblical Wormwood. His book primarily targets anyone interested in acquiring deeper knowledge of the Divine, as well as self-knowledge, and challenges the reader to embrace the ancient myths of the gods as historical fact! The Word of Gnosis gives the reader a lot to reflect upon long after they have turned its last pages.
Joseph Smith’s Plural Wives, Volume 1: Helen Mar Kimball
Title | Joseph Smith’s Plural Wives, Volume 1: Helen Mar Kimball PDF eBook |
Author | L. Hannah Stoddard |
Publisher | Joseph Smith Foundation |
Pages | 288 |
Release | 2022-02-03 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1637523416 |
One of the most controversial facets of Latter-day Saint history is Joseph Smith’s practice of Celestial plural marriage. However, behind the controversy lies the oft-untold inspiring history of real women with successes, failures, trials, and legacies. Latter-day Saint women looking for exemplary heroines will be encouraged to discover female role models of strength, talent, intelligence, compassion, leadership, determination, and accomplishment. This series provides the reader with honest and faith-filled accounts from the perspective of the women—the forgotten mothers of the Restoration. "I've loved “getting to know” Helen through her very own words. From experiencing rejection and slander, the deaths of her children, a battle with debilitating, chronic illness, this woman has so much wisdom to share through her incredible story. How grateful I am that she left it for us! Heaven knows I need it!" Kate, 21-year-old YSA "I have been so inspired by Helen Mar Kimball! I am excited now about defending the Restoration. I don’t feel scared about diving into Church history. I just feel really grateful to have read this book." (Lexi, mother of 2) "Polygamy is not an easy subject for me. Helen’s reaction to plural marriage was human—it made me feel seen. I feel so grateful for this book because it introduced me to a strong, special woman who will be a dear example to follow in my life." (Iris, Latter-day Saint in France)