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Download or read book Donal's Mountain written by Fionnbar Walsh and published by Sphere. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Donal Walsh first came to international attention in Ireland aged sixteen, when a letter he wrote speaking out against the suicide epidemic in young people was published in the Irish Sunday Independent. At the time Donal was dying of cancer having battled it since the age of twelve through invasive and painful chemo treatments and operations. Donal had no choice about dying - and he wanted others to see that death is not an answer. With only a few weeks to live, Donal went on television and again spoke about the importance of living and of finding help in times of trouble. A few short weeks later, on May 12th 2013, Donal lost his battle with cancer and passed away. In this sometimes heart-breaking but ultimately inspirational book we see the boy behind the illness and hear the story of how one young boy from County Kerry who, in dying, shows us how to live life. From the close bonds he had with his parents, his sister and young friends, to the unique and inspirational outlook he had on life we hear of how he came to terms with his illness and how he spent his last weeks making as much of a difference to other people's lives as he could. All Donal asked before he died was that his parents continue his legacy and the message of the importance of living life. This book is his legacy.

Download or read book SIR GIBBIE & DONAL GRANT: The Baronet's Song and The Shepherd's Castle (Adventure Classic) written by George MacDonald and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-09 with total page 834 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George MacDonald's 'Sir Gibbie & Donal Grant: The Baronet's Song and The Shepherd's Castle' is a captivating adventure classic that follows the intertwined tales of Sir Gibbie, a kind-hearted and heroic young man, and Donal Grant, a reformed criminal seeking redemption. MacDonald's literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions, moral allegory, and elements of fantasy, making this book a compelling and thought-provoking read. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Scotland, the story explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the transformative power of compassion. Readers will find themselves swept away by the timeless tale of friendship and redemption, as Sir Gibbie and Donal Grant navigate through trials and triumphs in their quest for self-discovery and purpose. George MacDonald, a Scottish author and minister, drew inspiration for 'Sir Gibbie & Donal Grant' from his own Christian beliefs and his observations of human nature. His deep understanding of morality and spirituality shines through in the moral dilemmas faced by the characters, adding depth and emotional resonance to the narrative. MacDonald's ability to blend adventure with profound philosophical insights sets this novel apart as a timeless masterpiece that continues to resonate with readers of all ages. I highly recommend this book to those who appreciate rich storytelling, moral complexity, and the triumph of the human spirit.

Download or read book The Baronet's Song & The Shepherd's Castle written by George MacDonald and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 835 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sir Gibbie"- The novel follows Sir Gibbie on his adventures through the moors of Scotland's Highlands. Having no mother and an alcoholic father, Gibbie must survive on the streets as a child unable to read or speak. It is notable for its Doric dialogue, but has been criticized, especially by members of the Scottish Renaissance, for being part of the kailyard movement. Despite this, there are far more who claim the book paints a fair view of urban as well as rural life. The book doesn't seem to dwell as long on physical geography as it does on the spiritual geography of the soul. "Donal Grant" is the sequel to Sir Gibbie and it follows the steps of Gibbie's friend Donald as he tries to find a place for himself in the world. He manages to become a tutor to the son of an Earl. During his service he solves the mystery of the castle's lost room and, in the meanwhile, gets the interest of the earl's niece, who finds himself a special kind of person. George MacDonald (1824-1905) was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. He was a pioneering figure in the field of fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow writer Lewis Carroll. His writings have been cited as a major literary influence by many notable authors including W. H. Auden, C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, Walter de la Mare, E. Nesbit and Madeleine L'Engle. G. K. Chesterton cited The Princess and the Goblin as a book that had "made a difference to my whole existence". MacDonald has been credited with founding the "kailyard school" of Scottish writing.

Download or read book Strange Flowers written by Donal Ryan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARD NOVEL OF THE YEAR Longlisted for the Dublin Literary Awards “Mr. Ryan writes conspicuously beautiful prose… The fleeting happiness and abiding melancholy of the asymmetry, heightened by the intimately rendered surroundings, brings out Mr. Ryan’s most sensuous and emotive writing.” –The Wall Street Journal From the Booker nominated author of The Queen of Dirt Island, Donal Ryan's new novel follows the Gladney family across three generations seeking the true meaning of what it is to find home and love. In 1973, twenty-year-old Moll Gladney takes a morning bus from her rural home in Ireland and disappears. Bewildered and distraught, Paddy and Kit must confront an unbearable prospect: that they will never see their daughter again. Five years later, Moll returns from London. What - and who - she brings with her will change the course of her family's life forever. Beautiful and devastating, this exploration of loss, alienation and the redemptive power of love reaffirms Donal Ryan as one of the most talented and empathetic writers at work today.

Download or read book Gazetteer - United States Board on Geographic Names written by United States Board on Geographic Names and published by . This book was released on 1955 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Glass Mountain written by Donald Barthelme and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2014-03-06 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A glass mountain sits in the middle of a city and at the top sits a 'beautiful, enchanted symbol'. Seeking to disenchant it, the narrator must climb the mountain. Confronted by the jeers of acquaintances, the bodies of previous climbers and the claws of a guarding eagle he, slowly, begins to ascend. In true postmodernist form, subject and purpose collide as Donald Barthelme uses one-hundred fragmented statements to destabilise a symbol of his own - literature's conventional forms and practices. With a quest, a princess and an array of knights, Barthelme subverts that most traditional of genres, the fairy-tale; irony, absurdity, and playful self-reflexivity are the champions of this short story.

Download or read book Walt Disney Productions Presents Donald Duck, Mountain Climber written by Walt Disney Productions and published by Random House Trade. This book was released on 1978 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Donald Duck, after much encouragement from his nephews, agrees to go mountain climbing with a guide named Goofy.