Profound essays on nurturing life while facing a terminal diagnosis, from the dedicated humanitarian and young mother whose writings The New York Times called nothing less than a master class in how to be fully human "I am holding both my hope and my grief together in the same hands. It is a loose hold, looser than I am accustomed to. My love is so much bigger than me." Nonprofit leader and minister Tallu Schuyler Quinn has spent her adult life working to alleviate hunger, systemic inequality, and food waste, first as a volunteer throughout the United States and abroad, and then as the founder of the Nashville Food Project, where she supported the vibrant community work of local food justice in Middle Tennessee. That all changed just after her fortieth birthday, when she was diagnosed with stage IV glioblastoma, an aggressive form of terminal brain cancer. In What We Wish Were True, Quinn achingly grapples with the possibility of leaving behind the husband and children she adores, and
The ‘Passion for Healing and Wellbeing’ describes how I became cancer free and changed my life. The purpose of this book is to share my research, experiences, and alternative healing approach to demon
The One and Only Ivan meets Pax in this charming illustrated middle grade novel about one stray cat's search for shelter, acceptance, and courage.If you're reading this, I don't trust you.You see, humans are sometimes kind to me. Some sweet ladies say hi to anyone they meet on the street. One human always saved me bakery treats.But just as often, humans are not kind to those like me―stray cats. Many people think I'm dirty (which I am not). Some think I'm a nuisance, to be kicked or played with.My mother taught me to be cautious, thoughtful, and kind. I am good at those things.But she also taught me to be brave. And that's something I needed a lot of help with.If you're gentle and you don't move too quickly, I'll tell you about it. How I met Danielle. How three sparrows showed me the way. How Chester changed my life. And how I became brave.Are you ready?For city strays, life on the streets can be unforgiving. When every day is filled with territorial animals, fast-moving traffic, and ag
""That camp changed how I felt about basketball and my future. It was the turning point in my life."--Michael Jordan"Before there was a Nike or Adidas camp for the nation's elite high-school players,
On the day my daughter Amanda Lindhout was kidnapped in Somalia, my life changed forever. This is the story of how, for 460 days, I fought to save her and bring her home. “This book is impossib
