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Son muchas cosas. Diario de un enfermo feliz
by Jorge LucasEl auténtico diario de un luchador. La vida de Jorge cambió el día que le diagnosticaron cáncer. Este es el diario de cómo lo afrontó y superó. Un testimonio cercano y valiente enfocado a ayudar a aquellos que un día creyeron que la vida les estaba jugando una mala pasada.
The Son of a Star (Routledge Revivals)
by Poul BorchseniusOriginally published in 1960, and the first of three volumes on the history of the Jews during the dispersal, this book covers briefly the period from the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans in the year 70 down to Hadrian’s suppression of Simeon’s insurrection in 135. It sketches the political and religious background to the conflict between the Jewish and Graeco-Roman cultures, and the final separation of the Christian religion from its original Judaic stock; it vividly describes the general historical events involving the homeland of the Jews and portrays the principal characters in the struggle between them and the Empire, especially the insurrectionist leader Simeon Bar-Cochbar, the Son of a Star himself.
Son of God
by Roma Downey Mark BurnettThe book Son of God is a tie-in with the major motion picture of the same title, slated for wide theatrical release (through 20th-Century Fox) on February 28, 2014. Like the movie, the book possesses an epic scope, providing a panoramic picture of first-century Judea as it recounts the events and reveals the meaning of Jesus's life, death, and resurrection. Though based on New Testament accounts, including the four Gospels as well as the book of Acts, Son of God reads like a contemporary novel, delving deeply into the character of Jesus and the personalities and motives all of those who surround him, both his followers and his enemies. Even minor Gospel characters (Mary Magdelene, the servant Malchus, the Jewish elder Nicodemus) come vividly to life in the book, and its portrayal of the political machinations behind Jesus's trial and death-the contest for power between the Roman governor Pontius Pilate and the high priest Caiaphas-is especially engaging. Beyond depicting the historical milieu in which Jesus lived, Son of God deftly explains the customs and culture of the Jewish people and the Roman officials and soldiers who oppress them, enhancing readers' understanding of the biblical record. In its final part, the book extends the Christian story past Jesus's resurrection to show how Jesus's followers, impassioned by their faith, began spreading his message of salvation throughout the wider world. Grittily realistic, Son of God pulls no punches in conveying the harsh realities of Jesus's era. But it is also inspirational, showing how Jesus transformed the lives of the humble and the powerful alike-and conveying Jesus's message of comfort and hope to present-day readers.
Son of God: Divine Sonship in Jewish and Christian Antiquity
by Paul Sloan Garrick V. Allen Kai Akagi Madhavi NevaderIn antiquity, “son of god”—meaning a ruler designated by the gods to carry out their will—was a title used by the Roman emperor Augustus and his successors as a way to reinforce their divinely appointed status. But this title was also used by early Christians to speak about Jesus, borrowing the idiom from Israelite and early Jewish discourses on monarchy. This interdisciplinary volume explores what it means to be God’s son(s) in ancient Jewish and early Christian literature. Through close readings of relevant texts from multiple ancient corpora, including the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, the Dead Sea Scrolls, Greco-Roman texts and inscriptions, early Christian and Islamic texts, and apocalyptic literature, the chapters in this volume engage a range of issues including messianism, deification, eschatological figures, Jesus, interreligious polemics, and the Roman and Jewish backgrounds of early Christianity and the authors of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The essays in this collection demonstrate that divine sonship is an ideal prism through which to better understand the deep interrelationship of ancient religions and their politics of kingship and divinity. In addition to the editors, the contributors to this volume include Richard Bauckham, Max Botner, George J. Brooke, Jan Joosten, Menahem Kister, Reinhard Kratz, Mateusz Kusio, Michael A. Lyons, Matthew V. Novenson, Michael Peppard, Sarah Whittle, and N. T. Wright.
Son of Hamas: A Gripping Account of Terror, Betrayal, Political Intrigue, and Unthinkable Choices
by Mosab Hassan Yousef Ron BrackinSince he was a small boy, Mosab Hassan Yousef has had an inside view of the deadly terrorist group Hamas. The oldest son of Sheikh Hassan Yousef, a founding member of Hamas and its most popular leader, young Mosab assisted his father for years in his political activities while being groomed to assume his legacy, politics, status and power. But everything changed when Mosab turned away from terror and violence, and embraced instead the teachings of another famous Middle East leader. In Son of Hamas, Mosab Yousef--now called "Joseph"--reveals new information about the world's most dangerous terrorist organization and unveils the truth about his own role, his agonizing separation from family and homeland, the dangerous decision to make his newfound faith public, and his belief that the Christian mandate to "love your enemies" is the only way to peace in the Middle East.
"Son of Man": Early Jewish Literature
by Richard BaukhamWho is the &“Son of Man&”? In pre-Christian Jewish writings, &“Son of Man&” was not a title, and it certainly did not indicate divinity. It was simply an expression for a man. Yet the term has held considerable interest among scholars of Christology for its use in describing Jesus in the gospels. And among those studying messianism in Second Temple Judaism, consensus about the valences of &“Son of Man&” in Scripture remains elusive. In the first volume of this landmark study, Richard Bauckham pushes the conversation forward, explicating the phrase &“Son of Man&” as it appears in Jewish interpretations of the book of Daniel and in the apocryphal book of 1 Enoch. With philological precision and sensitivity to his sources, Bauckham attunes us to the realities of early Jewish eschatology. Thorough and comprehensive, &“Son of Man,&” vol. 1, offers scholars a solid basis for understanding the context of the messiah in the centuries leading up to Jesus. Along with the forthcoming second volume, which parses the meaning of &“Son of Man&” in the Gospels, Bauckham&’s work is essential for understanding one of the most widely used yet misunderstood phrases in the Bible.
Son of Man: Retelling the Stories of Jesus
by Charles MartinExperience the Bible come to life before your eyes as New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin uses his storyteller's imagination to present the life of Jesus in a way that will engage your faith in new ways. This collection of more than twenty short stories, compiled from Martin's books What If It's True? and They Turned the World Upside Down, draws you into a deeper understanding and love for the Savior.Son of Man presents key moments from the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and explores the lives of His followers in descriptive, novelistic words. This unique collection:Fosters a stronger appreciation, love, and respect for JesusCovers themes including rejection, service, unconditional love, and forgivenessUses the lives of the disciples as inspiration to be the light in a dark worldShows how the disciples' same world-changing faith is still around todaySon of Man is perfect for someone who loves Christian fiction. Known for his beloved lyrical style, in this paperback edition Martin illuminates key moments from Scripture with stories such as "Where the Father's Love Found Him," "Betrayed," and "The Borrowed Tomb." Martin's writing offers a way to see how Jesus' life and the lives of His disciples revealed an unwavering confidence in the power and presence of God.
Son of Perfection, Part 1
by Hilton HotemaA SUMMARY OF THE HIDDEN TEACHINGS OF THE APOCALYPSE (LAST BOOK OF THE BIBLE)Man is the subject of the Ancient Scriptures.Perfect Man is the Hero of the Ancient Scriptures.Deportment in harmony with Cosmic Law was the ancient standard of Perfect Man.According to the principles of the Ancient Masters, complete self-mastery was their standard of Perfect Man. For he who conquers himself is greater than he who conquers a city.He that overcometh the desires of the flash and the passions of the blood, and obeyeth the commandment not to eat of the “forbidden fruit”, the same shall inherit all things good in life; and I, Perfection, will be his Guide, and he shall be my Son (Gen. 2:17; Rev. 21:7).The first book and the last book of the Bible deal with the “forbidden fruit”. The last book describes, in symbol and parable, the nature of the man who heeds the commandment not to eat of the “forbidden fruit”, and defines the great reward inherited by him for obedience. For such is the only man who is worthy to open the book and to loose the seals thereof (Rev. 5).Also, in the last book of the Bible there is concealed the greatest of all secrets of the Human Body, the Microcosm. This secret, hidden in symbol and parable, is so strange and obscure that as yet modern science knows nothing about it, and the priests and preachers have never discovered it.The purpose of this work, which is presented in two parts, is to uncover and reveal that carefully guarded secret, and to provide a summary of the hidden teachings of the Apocalypse—the last book of the Bible.
Son of Perfection, Part 2
by Hilton HotemaMan is the subject of the Ancient Scriptures.Perfect Man is the Hero of the Ancient Scriptures.Deportment in harmony with Cosmic Law was the ancient standard of Perfect Man.According to the principles of the Ancient Masters, complete self-mastery was their standard of Perfect Man. For he who conquers himself is greater than he who conquers a city.He that overcometh the desires of the flash and the passions of the blood, and obeyeth the commandment not to eat of the “forbidden fruit”, the same shall inherit all things good in life; and I, Perfection, will be his Guide, and he shall be my Son (Gen. 2:17; Rev. 21:7).The first book and the last book of the Bible deal with the “forbidden fruit”. The last book describes, in symbol and parable, the nature of the man who heeds the commandment not to eat of the “forbidden fruit”, and defines the great reward inherited by him for obedience. For such is the only man who is worthy to open the book and to loose the seals thereof (Rev. 5).Also, in the last book of the Bible there is concealed the greatest of all secrets of the Human Body, the Microcosm. This secret, hidden in symbol and parable, is so strange and obscure that as yet modern science knows nothing about it, and the priests and preachers have never discovered it.The purpose of this work, which is presented in two parts, is to uncover and reveal that carefully guarded secret, and to provide a summary of the hidden teachings of the Apocalypse, the last book of the Bible, by chapter and verse—from the original Greek, with an interpretation of the symbols and parables, based on the Lost Wisdom of the Ancient Masters.
The Son of Seven Mothers: A True Story by a 'Cult Survivor'
by Benjamin RishaA man shares his story of growing up in a late 20th-century American cult—and how he escaped—in this gripping autobiography. As the adopted son of two cult leaders, Benjamin Risha was raised to someday assume a place of leadership in the Alamo Christian Foundation, with the Bible, and his parents&’ interpretations of it, as his guide. He believed the prophecies of his adoptive mother and father, Tony and Susan Alamo, including them being the two prophets foretold in the Book of Revelations who precede the second coming of Jesus Christ, them rising from the dead after they died, and such dire warnings as the ground opening up to swallow non-believers into hell. And he was sure that Susan Alamo could raise the dead as promised. However, when none of it happened, and the foundation slid from bucolic communal lifestyle to insufferable criminality that included absolute obedience to the Alamos, and polygamous marriages with girls as young as eight years old, Benjamin knew he had to escape. If he were caught trying to escape, he would be severely beaten, forced to go without food and water for his sins, and shamed in the community. So, he embarked on a journey to locate his birth parents, discover the truth about a world he knew nothing about . . . and find himself. In The Son of Seven Mothers, Benjamin Risha takes readers on a harrowing journey that few in the United States can imagine. And eventually he must choose between the life he knows and was &“chosen&” to lead, and his freedom.
Son of Tears: A Novel on the Life of Saint Augustine
by Henry Coray“This is the kind of book, and the kind of writing, which the Christian reader so desperately need—realistic yet firmly Christian, lively and historically exact, with real human beings living out convincing lives.”—The Reformed JournalHere, ranging from debauched student life in Carthage to impassioned devotion as the Bishop of Hippo, is the story of St. Augustine, perhaps the most significant figure in all of Christianity since St. Paul. The son of a wealthy and profligate Roman, Augustine was torn between conflicting religious opinions as his student life bridged the cults which had developed around the true church. With simple intensity, Mr. Coray describes Augustine’s relationship with his mother, Monica, the unquenchable fire of his passion for his mistress, Melanie, and the change of heart which led him to conversion. Augustine is frequently remembered only as a “saint”; SON OF TEARS helps to place him in perspective, a citizen also of this earth, where once he was someone’s son.
Son of the Cypresses: Memories, Reflections, and Regrets from a Political Life
by Meron Benvenisti Maxine Kaufman-Lacusta Michael Kaufman-Lacusta"Now that I am seventy years of age, it is my prerogative to offer a summing up," says Meron Benvenisti, internationally known author and columnist, Jerusalem native, and scion of Israel's founders. Born in Palestine in 1934 to a Sephardic father and an Ashkenazi mother, Benvenisti has enjoyed an unusual vantage point from which to consider his homeland's conflicts and controversies. Throughout his long and provocative career as scholar, elected official, and respected journalist, he has remained intimately involved with Israel's social and political development. Part memoir and part political polemic,Son of the Cypresses threads Benvenisti's own story through the story of Israel. The result is a vivid, sharply drawn eyewitness account of pre-state Jerusalem and Israel's early years. He memorably sets the scene by recalling his father's emotional journey from Jewish Salonika in 1913 to Palestine, with all its attendant euphoria and frustration, and his father's pioneer dedication to inculcating Israeli youth with a "native's" attachment to the homeland. In describing the colorful and lively Jerusalem in which he grew up, Benvenisti recalls the many challenges faced by new Jewish immigrants, who found themselves not only in conflict with the Arab population but also with each other as Sephardim and Ashkenazim. He revisits his own public disagreements with both Zionists and Palestinians and shares indelible memories such as his boyhood experiences of the 1948 War. In remembering his life as an Israeli sabra, Benvenisti offers a vivid record of the historical roots of the conflict that persists today.
A Son of the Forest and Other Writings (Native Americans of the Northeast)
by William Apess Barry O'ConnellThis book brings together the best-known works of the 19th-century Indian writer William Apess, including the first extended autobiography by a Native American. The text is drawn from ON OUR OWN GROUND, which was named a CHOICE Outstanding Academic Book. This new edition of Apess's classic texts is designed for classroom use.
A Son to Me: An Exposition of 1 and 2 Samuel
by Peter J. LeithartSamuel. Saul. David. Goliath. Jonathan. When we think of 1 & 2 Samuel, these names and the stories that make them memorable generally come to mind. But these narratives are more than mere history. Peter Leithart offers here a typological reading of 1 & 2 Samuel as a unified book. By giving careful attention to the book's literary structures and its patterns of types and anti-types, Leithart unveils the symbolic world of Samuel's cumulative and cohesive story. His reading enhances our understanding of New Testament Christology while at the same time giving us a framework for applying the Old Testament to our own lives.
The Son Who Came Home Again
by Joan Lowery NixonRetells the parable of the son, who, after squandering his inheritance, returns home to a forgiving father.
Sona and the Wedding Game
by Kashmira ShethExperience the magic of an Indian wedding in this story of a girl playing a fun, traditional game on her sister's wedding day.Sona's big sister is getting married and she's been given an important job to do. She has to steal the groom's shoes. She's never attended a wedding before, so she's unfamiliar with this Indian tradition―as well as many of the other magical experiences that will occur before and during the special event. But with the assistance of her annoying cousin Vishal, Sona finds a way to steal the shoes and get a very special reward.With amusing text and gorgeous, vibrant watercolors, author Kashmira Sheth and illustrator Yoshiko Jaeggi present a heartwarming story ripe with themes of family, ritual, and tradition.
Soñemos juntos: El camino a un futuro mejor
by Papa FranciscoLos pensamientos, inquietudes y propuestas más personales del papa Francisco sobre la crisis del Covid-19 y el mundo que emergerá de ella. Para salir mejores de esta crisis necesitamos ver claro, elegir bien y actuar en consecuencia. Hablemos del cómo. Atrevámonos a soñar. El papa Francisco ha presenciado cómo la crisis del Covid-19 ponía de relieve de una manera aún más evidente la crueldad y la desigualdad que nos rodean. Pero también ha visto en la capacidad de recuperación, la generosidad y la creatividad de muchas personas los medios para salvar la sociedad, la economía y el planeta. En este libro, el Papa insta a no permitir que todo este dolor sea en vano analizando y aprendiendo lo que esta situación puede enseñarnos, y, con gran sinceridad, revela tres crisis en su propia vida de las que salió fortalecido. El papa Francisco ofrece, además, una brillante y feroz crítica a los sistemas e ideologías que conspiraron para generar la situación actual, desde una economía global obsesionada con los beneficios e indiferente al daño causado a las personas y al medioambiente a los políticos que fomentan el miedo de sus pueblos y lo usan para aumentar su poder. Por último, el Papa propone un proyecto inspirador y concreto para construir un mundo mejor que coloca a los desfavorecidos y al planeta en el centro de un nuevo pensamiento, y muestra que cuando los individuos se unen para actuar a pesar de sus diferencias pueden descubrir imprevistas y maravillosas posibilidades. Soñemos juntos es el papa Francisco en su expresión más personal, profunda y apasionada. Con este libro y con los corazones abiertos podemos cambiar el mundo.
Soñemos juntos (Let Us Dream Spanish Edition): El camino a un futuro mejor
by Papa FranciscoEN ESTE LIBRO REVELADOR, INSPIRADOR Y PRÁCTICO, ESCRITO JUNTO CON SU BIÓGRAFO, AUSTEN IVEREIGH, EL LÍDER ESPIRITUAL POR EXCELENCIA EXPLICA POR QUÉ DEBEMOS—Y CÓMO PODEMOS—HACER EL MUNDO MÁS SEGURO, JUSTO Y SANO PARA TODOS.En la crisis del Covid, el pastor amado de más de mil millones de católicos ha visto la crueldad y la desigualdad de nuestra sociedad expuestas más vívidamente que nunca. También ha visto en la resiliencia, la generosidad y la creatividad de tantas personas los medios para rescatar nuestra sociedad, nuestra economía y nuestro planeta. Con una prosa directa y poderosa, el Papa Francisco nos urge a no permitir que el dolor sea en vano. Él comienza Soñemos juntos explorando lo que esta crisis puede enseñarnos sobre cómo manejarnos en tiempos de tribulación de cualquier tipo, ya sea en nuestras vidas o en el mundo en general. Con un candor sin precedentes, Francisco nos revela cómo tres crisis en su propia vida lo cambiaron dramáticamente para mejor. Por su misma naturaleza, él muestra que las crisis nos presentan una opción: cometemos un grave error si intentamos volver a un estado previo a la crisis. Pero si tenemos el coraje de cambiar, podemos salir del desafío mejores que antes. Francisco ofrece luego una crítica brillante y mordaz de los sistemas e ideologías que han conspirado para generar la crisis actual: desde una economía mundial obsesionada por el lucro, indiferente a las personas y al medio ambiente que daña; hasta políticos que fomentan el miedo para acrecentar su propio poder a expensas de su pueblo. Nos recuerda que el primer deber de los cristianos es servir a los demás, especialmente a los pobres y los marginados, tal como hizo Jesús. Por último, el Papa ofrece un proyecto inspirador y concreto para construir un mundo mejor para toda la humanidad, que ponga en el centro de una nueva forma de pensar a los pobres y al planeta. Para este plan Francisco se inspira no solo en textos sagrados, sino también en los hallazgos más recientes de renombrados científicos, economistas, activistas y otros pensadores. Pero en vez de dar solo recetas, nos muestra cómo el pueblo actuando conjuntamente a pesar de sus diferencias puede descubrir posibilidades insospechadas. En el camino nos ofrece decenas de observaciones sabias y sorprendentes: sobre el valor del pensamiento poco convencional; sobre por qué debemos aumentar dramáticamente el liderazgo de las mujeres en la Iglesia y en toda la sociedad; sobre lo que aprendió con los cartoneros recorriendo las calles de Buenos Aires; y mucho más. Soñemos juntos es una epifanía, un llamado a rearmarnos y un placer de leer. Es el Papa Francisco en su expresión más personal, profunda y apasionada. Con este libro y con los corazones abiertos, podemos cambiar el mundo.
A Song and A Prayer: 30 Devotions Inspired by My Favorite Songs
by Loretta Lynn Kim McLeanExperience spiritual encouragement from the Queen of Country Music with this collection of devotionals and uplifting lyrics. It&’s been over sixty years since the late Loretta Lynn first rose to stardom, transforming from a coal miner&’s daughter to the Queen of Country Music. Loretta knew she was blessed—to record music, to sing her songs to such great crowds, and to write books. A Song and A Prayer is a collection of devotionals combined with song lyrics that delivers a unique form of worship. Inspired by her songwriting sessions with Kim McLean (a fellow songwriter, music producer, as well as ordained minister and reverend doctor), Loretta's love of God is felt on every page of this book. Readers will learn to experience and maintain an intimate one-on-relationship with God. This volume will become a cherished companion for Loretta Lynn fans and readers everywhere as they strive to live each precious moment to the fullest and happiest. Through A Song and A Prayer, readers of all faiths and walks of life will have the opportunity to bask in a month&’s worth of spiritual encouragement. Loretta&’s thoughts and lyrics not only capture the presence of God, but also capture a presence that transcends Christianity—the spirit of creativity. In a busy world, Loretta&’s lyrics and prayers remind readers that God loves them more than they could imagine.
The Song and the Truth
by Helga Ruebsamen Paul VincentSet against the backdrop of the Dutch East Indies and Nazi-occupied Holland, this luminous novel delivers epic themes filtered through the rich imagination of a young girl. Living with her parents on the island of Java in the late 1930s, five-year-old Lulu moves in a magical world of daydreams and island myths. But when one day Lulu innocently describes a scene she stumbled across late one night, the repercussions are felt for many years and across two continents. Called from the sumptuous tropics back to The Hague, with stops in Marseilles, Paris, and London along the way, Lulu's family is soon forced into hiding as the war approaches.A moving account of a childhood overwhelmed by history, The Song and the Truth is a profound meditation on how the paradox of memory-at once intransigent and elusive-shapes our lives.From the Trade Paperback edition.
A Song for My Mother (Dreyerville, Michigan #2)
by Kat MartinIn this charming novel, Kat Martin brings readers back to the town of Dreyerville for another compelling story of love, loss, hope, and second chances... Years after running away with her boyfriend in her junior year of high school, Marly Hanson returns to Dreyerville at the request of her daughter, Katie, who has recently been treated for brain cancer. Katie has never met her grandmother, Marly's mother, Winnie. But Marly and Winnie have been estranged for years, and confronting the past for each of them is painful. The homecoming is bittersweet, but revisiting the conflict between them is crucial if Marly and her mother are ever to find the bond they shared before Marly left Dreyerville. To complicate matters, living next door to Winnie is handsome sheriff and widower Reed Bennett, and his son, Ham, who is close to Katie's age. Ham and Katie become fast friends, while the parents find their attraction to one another going deeper than mere friendship. But Marly's time in Dreyerville is limited and risking her heart isn't something she's willing to do. As the days slip past, and though she tries to avoid it, Marly and Reed become more deeply involved. Can she risk loving the handsome sheriff and giving up the future she worked so hard to forge for herself and her daughter? Can she make a life in Dreyerville after what happened all those years ago? Will Marly finally realize that her true destiny and ultimate happiness lies in coming to terms with her past?
A Song for My Sister
by Tatjana Mai-Wyss Lesley SimpsonWAAAAA! When Mira's wish for a sister at long last comes true, she's thrilled--but the new baby isn't exactly what she expected. Who knew someone so little could make so much noise! No matter what Mira or her parents do to soothe or amuse her, the baby's reaction is . . . WAAAAA!On the day of her simchat bat, her Jewish naming ceremony, the baby cries--as usual! That is, until Mira steps close to offer her own special gift and the inspiration for her parents' choice of the perfect name. Lesley Simpson's tale of a family adjusting to a welcome change is sweet and sassy and very funny. It's a universal story about families and siblings, as well as a glimpse into a lovely Jewish ritual for welcoming baby girls to the family and the community.
A Song for Silas (A place Called Home #2)
by Lori WickAmy thought love would never pass her way again. She didn't know how close it was. Silas is an answer to prayer for the Injured Grant Nolan and his Daughter, amy, who welcome him with open arms. But the brotherly way Silas feels toward Amy soon turns to deeper feelings of love. Silas longs to have his love returned. But his sensitivity to Amy’s reluctant heart and the loss of her old flame keeps him from harboring false hopes for their future. As Silas prepares to leave, will Amy discover the truth about her heart before it’s too late? A tender story of the flowering of hidden love and the nurturing of faith in the farmlands of Wisconsin. From the bestselling author of Sophie’s Heart and Where the Wild Rose Blooms
A Song I Knew by Heart: A Novel
by Bret Lott“And Ruth said,‘ Entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God.’” —Ruth 1:16During a cold Massachusetts winter, a man’s car fatally skids on black ice, leaving a mother childless and her daughter-in-law a widow. Naomi and Ruth, bound together as kin, are now each other’s only comfort. Naomi lost her own husband, Eli, eight years ago, and now she has lost her son. Watching Ruth struggle through grief, Naomi suddenly realizes what she must do to make herself whole again: She must return to her childhood home in coastal South Carolina. There, she remembers, was the innocence of youth and first falling in love. But when she tells Ruth about her plan, she receives an unexpected reply: “Where you go, I will go. Where you live, that’s where I’ll live too.” So the two women plan the journey together. The only family Naomi has down South are in-laws, people she hasn’t seen in decades, having kept in touch over the years only through annual Christmas cards. But when she phones, apprehensively, to tell them of her plan, they welcome her with openness and warmth. Arriving at a home full of sons and daughters and grandchildren, Naomi and Ruth are flooded with a love they are nearly too fragile to accept. Yet Naomi carries a deep secret in her soul—and not even this change of scenery can erase its dark shadow. As the long Southern days seep into their hearts, both she and Ruth begin to find themselves reawakened. And as the love of her newfound family and her enduring bond with Ruth prove themselves stronger than sin, stronger than heartache, redemption finds Naomi once and for all. A Song I Knew by Heart is about the healing power of family—in particular, the bond between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. As Ruth and Naomi share their individual sorrows, together they find an uncommon strength. The pages of Bret Lott’s deeply moving novel flow with a lilting beauty that is as heartrending and as restorative as the relationship at its center.
A Song in the Night
by Bob MassieIn this inspiring memoir of faith and perseverance, Bob Massie recounts how a childhood illness laid the foundation for a life filled with compassion and activism.Bob Massie was born with classical hemophilia, a painful disorder that caused repeated bleeding in his joints and slowly robbed him of the ability to walk. Though bound to leg braces and wheelchairs as a child, his curiosity and enthusiasm pulled him relentlessly outward toward knowledge and people. Gradually he fought back and eventually succeeded not only in walking again but in traveling widely through a life of passion and commitment. He graduated in history from Princeton, where he organized the opening up of the university's exclusive club system, and later was ordained as an Episcopal minister. After several years teaching children and working with the homeless in New York City, he moved to the challenging halls of Harvard Business School, where he earned a doctorate while tending to a devoted but struggling congregation in the working-class city of Somerville, Massachusetts.Though the medical dangers increased--he had acquired the HIV and hepatitis through transfusions for hemophilia--he continued to press for justice. He wrote a prizewinning book on South African apartheid, led one of America's most innovative environmental groups, ran for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts, and created the world's leading standard for corporate sustainability. Then, in 2002, the same year Massie was named one of the 100 most influential people in the field of finance by CFO magazine, he received more devastating health news. The hepatitis was causing his liver to fail, and Massie was brought close to death in 2009.After surviving these remarkable challenges, Bob Massie is now ready to share his story. Though his journey has not been easy, he writes about it with tremendous grace and candor. In an era rife with disillusionment, A Song in the Night will inspire everyone who reads it."A good friend and a visionary leader, Bob Massie has combined foresight, passion, and skill to create lasting change in the US and around the world. In A Song in the Night, Bob shares deeply personal stories that help describe how he overcame great challenges to forge such strong commitments for his work and family. Bob has lived an incredible life, and we are so fortunate that he has shared it with us in this wonderful new book." --Al Gore"I admire and deeply respect Bob Massie's courage, his compassion, and his eloquence. He is a good man. His life's work has focused on social justice, public service, and faith, and I know he will continue to work tirelessly to make this a more just world." --Elizabeth WarrenFrom the Hardcover edition.