Ive Come To Take You Home

Download or read book I’Ve Come to Take You Home written by Diana Ferrus and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-05-19 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diana Ferrus was born in Worcester in 1953 and completed her high school career in 1972. She completed a postgraduate degree in Womens and Gender studies at the University of the Western Cape where she works as an administrator in the Dept of Industrial Psychology. Diana is a writer, poet, performance poet and story-teller. Her work in both Afrikaans and English has been published in various collections and some serve as prescribed texts for high school learners. Her publishing house, Diana Ferrus Publishers has published various publications including her first Afrikaans collection of poetry, Ons Komvandaan. Diana co-edited and published a collection of stories about fathers and daughters, Slaan vir my n masker, Vader in 2006. The mission of her publishing company is to publish writers from previously disadvantaged communities. Her company in association with the University of the Western Cape has published life stories of three former activists and unionists namely, Liz Nana Abrahams, Zollie Malindi and Archie Sibeko. These publications contain rich material about South Africas past and some are prescribed texts at the University of the Western Cape. She is a founder member of the Afrikaanse Skrywersvereniging (ASV), Bush Poets (all women poets) and Women in Xchains (grassroots women writers). Diana has attended numerous literary festivals locally and abroad. In 2006 she performed her poetry at the Klein Karoo Kunstefees with the Mamela band. They received a Kanna-award for the best contemporary music. At this very festival Diana received a Kanna-award for her contribution to Afrikaans. However Diana Ferrus is internationally known and acclaimed for the poem that she wrote for the indigenous South African woman Sarah Bartmann who was taken away from her country under false pretences and paraded as a sexual freak in Europe. Dianas work has had and still has a bearing and influence on matters of race, gender, class and reconciliation. She is popular amongst South Africans of all race groups. She believes in her countrys future and works tirelessly for her peoples emancipation from racial, sexual and class exploitation as well as reconciliation.

Download or read book I Have Come To Take You Home written by The Supreme Master Ching Hai and published by The Supreme Master Ching Hai Publishing Co Ltd.. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How many people have the chance to come in direct contact with the teachings of a truly enlightened living Master? The preciousness of that opportunity is explored in the pages of I Have Come To Take You Home. Prepared originally by one practitioner from Supreme Master Ching Hai's lectures, interviews and informal talks, this book began as a collection of personal notes. With the help of many fellow practitioners who transcribed the English lecturesand translated many other, themes of Master's teachings began to emerge.

Download or read book I Have Come to Take You Home written by Ching Hai and published by Suma Ching Hai International Association. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This inspiring collection of lectures offers a refreshing perspective on the age-old wisdom found in all religious & spiritual scriptures around the world. Beyond religion & philosophy, this book offers a practical guide on how each of us may follow in the footsteps of our spiritual models, bridging the gap between saints & mortal beings, giving us a road map to discover the Kingdom of God within each of us. The Master answers questions about practical daily life, how to overcome obstacles, how to understand misconceptions about religious teachings. With a light-hearted sense of humor, Master Ching Hai prepares us for our journey back "Home" through the practice of an ancient meditation technique called the Quan Yin Method (contemplation of the inner sound stream). The Supreme Master Ching Hai is a spiritual teacher & a world-renowned humanitarian. She has been recognized around the world for disaster relief activities in the U.S., Europe & Asia. She was awarded the "International Peace Commendation" by the U.S. government & has been the honored guest of Presidents & statesmen around the world. This wonderful book should be a part of anyone's spiritual library. To order, call (408) 292-9704, FAX (415) 493- 3427, or write to ISMCHMA, 520 East Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95116 or Bookpeople 1-800-999-4650; Moving Books 1-800-777-6683; Quality Books 1-800-323-4241; New Leaf 1-800-326-2665; Baker & Taylor 1-800-775-1800; Publishers Distribution Service 1-800-922-9681 & Brodart & Co. 1-800-233-8467.

Download or read book New Daughters of Africa written by Various Authors and published by Random House. This book was released on 2022-08-25 with total page 798 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly three decades after her pioneering anthology, Daughters of Africa, Margaret Busby curates an extraordinary collection of contemporary writing by 200 women writers of African descent, including Zadie Smith, Bernardine Evaristo and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. A glorious portrayal of the richness and range of African women's voices, this major international book brings together their achievements across a wealth of genres. From Antigua to Zimbabwe and Angola to the USA, overlooked artists of the past join key figures, popular contemporaries and emerging writers in paying tribute to the heritage that unites them, the strong links that endure from generation to generation, and their common obstacles around issues of race, gender and class. Bold and insightful, brilliant in its intimacy and universality, this landmark anthology honours the talents of African daughters and the inspiring legacy that connects them-and all of us.

Download or read book Hand to Hold written by JJ Heller and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This heartwarming picture book reassures children that a parent’s love never lets go—based on the poignant lyrics of JJ Heller’s beloved lullaby “Hand to Hold.” “May the living light inside you be the compass as you go / May you always know you have my hand to hold.” With delightful illustrations and an engaging rhyme scheme, this book offers the promise of security and love every child’s heart longs to know. From skipping stones and counting stars to climbing trees and telling stories, every moment is wrapped snugly in the certain warmth of a parent’s presence and God’s blessing. With poignancy and joy, this bedtime read captures the unconditional love parents want their children to know but so often fail to express amid the chaos of daily life.

Download or read book Sing You Home written by Jodi Picoult and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-03 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten years of infertility issues culminate in the destruction of music therapist Zoe Baxter's marriage, after which she falls in love with another woman and wants to start a family, but her ex-husband, Max, stands in the way.

Download or read book May I Walk You Home? written by Melody Rossi and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 2007-03 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Loving and Compassionate Guide to Talking With Your Family and Friends About Jesus Melody Rossi saw God work in the hearts of three close family members after she had nearly given up hope that they might believe before dying. As their hearts softened to the gospel message she witnessed their spiritual births. These experiences inspired Melody to write this practical book filled with hope, joy, and wisdom. When your friend or family member is facing death, here is the help you need to share Christ in loving, nonconfrontational ways. It will show you how to · Serve in ways that speak louder than words · Respond to signs of spiritual openness · Discuss matters of eternal importance · Cope with the ups and downs of this difficult time In addition, it offers you spiritual care, answering your questions about end-of-life issues, and addressing your grief and loss.