Betty Joseph's Books

In Pursuit of Psychic Change

The Betty Joseph Workshop

By: Betty Joseph

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In Pursuit of Psychic Change

The Betty Joseph Workshop

By: Betty Joseph

This book is a celebration of Betty Joseph's work, and the work of a group of analysts who have joined her to think about particular kinds of difficulties encountered in the analytic situation, and to think about technical issues.

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Psychology Press

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158391823X

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Girl, Don't You Jump Rope!

A Memoir

By: Betty Anne Hennings Jackson

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Girl, Don't You Jump Rope!

A Memoir

By: Betty Anne Hennings Jackson

The life experiences revealed in GIRL, DONT YOU JUMP ROPE! make this memoir by Betty Anne Jackson, truly engrossing. There were no signs that read colored or white, yet everyone knew where the boundaries were in 40s and 50s Chicago. And, being colored meant there was no way to escape the limits that segregation imposed on ones life. The author describes attending a ghetto school, as well as encountering a hostile experience at university level, and then a cross-burning on the lawn of the vacation home she and her husband shared with friends. With humor, she paints a heartfelt portrait of the contrasts between the tree-lined neighborhood of her very early years and the harsh realities of how ghetto living can engulf the human spirit. Betty Anne had no choice other than to grow up in one of the earliest housing projects on the south side of Chicago, but she always struggled to be FROM the project...not OF the project! This is the story of that struggle.

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iUniverse

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1491735864

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9781491735862

Genesis Commentary

By: Betty Jean Thomas

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Genesis Commentary

By: Betty Jean Thomas

The book of Genesis records the beginning of all human institutions and relationships. It reveals Gods progression through his primary and compound names: God, Jehovah, El Shaddai, Jehovah-Jireh, El Elyon, and others. Genesis records the first four of Gods covenants with man. It also records the first dispensations, or agesunequal time periods where God give man an opportunity to repent of sin. They all end in judgment because of mans failure to obey God.

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WestBow Press

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1490875182

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9781490875187

First Things First: The Book of Genesis

By: Betty Tracy

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First Things First: The Book of Genesis

By: Betty Tracy

Genesis: The Book of Beginnings. Why is it important for us to understand Genesis? Can we trust what it says or has science proven it wrong? The book of Genesis holds the keys for the entire Bible and thus the keys or salvation. Join me for a trip through the very beginning of history and watch God's beautiful plan unfold. Mrs. Betty Tracy was ordained as a minister with Bread of Life Christian Fellowship in 2009 and is their Assistant Woman's Pastor. She and Andy have been married for 29 years and have nine brilliant children.

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Lulu.com

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1105497682

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9781105497681

Two Came Knocking : (dealing with Mormon Missionaries)

By: Betty L. Clark

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Two Came Knocking : (dealing with Mormon Missionaries)

By: Betty L. Clark

After finding questionable techniques in prospecting members, the author was determined to tell the other side of the Mormon's story- a far cry from what the elders say. Their claims are absurd- chapter after chapter prove it.

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Trafford Publishing

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1412017726

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9781412017725

Alice Wonders

Because There Are Some Things Money Cannot Buy

By: Betty Christian

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Alice Wonders

Because There Are Some Things Money Cannot Buy

By: Betty Christian

Families, sometimes we choose them, but we all have them. Even as Jesus said (paraphrased,) Who is my family, but those who do the will of the Father, he still made certain John would care for his mother. We all have family, some we enjoy, a few we may avoid. Alice did not choose her marriage until later, but... if you read the book, youll see how all things worked out to her good.

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1490885889

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9781490885889

Marriage Records of Scioto County, Ohio, 1803-1860

By: Caryn R. Shoemaker,Betty J. Sisler Rudity

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Marriage Records of Scioto County, Ohio, 1803-1860

By: Caryn R. Shoemaker,Betty J. Sisler Rudity

Compilers Shoemaker and Rudity have assembled a definitive list of 9,000 marriages performed in this southern Ohio county between 1803 and 1860. Each record contains the names of the bride and groom, the date of the marriage, a source citation, and often ages, places of residence, and the names of parents. For convenience, the records are listed in alphabetical order by grooms' names; brides and all others mentioned in the records are listed separately in the index.

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Genealogical Publishing Com

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0806311703

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9780806311708

Sally Scull and Texas

By: Betty Newman Wauer

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Sally Scull and Texas

By: Betty Newman Wauer

Sally Scull and Texas By Betty Newman Wauer BETTY NEWMAN WAUER was proud of her great, great aunt Sally Scull. Sally was a strong, spirited, and bright pioneer during the nineteenth century. She undergoes many trials and tribulations that parallel key events in Texas’ history, such as the Battle at the Alamo, the Mexican-American War, and the Civil War. While she’s a legendary sharpshooter and extremely skilled with a whip, she finds that love, family, and children are some of the most challenging aspects of life. Her perseverance and determination are certain to inspire and educate readers.

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1480925551

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Lives of the Great Romantics, Part III, Volume 2

By: Harriet Devine Jump,Pamela Clemit,Betty T Bennett,John Mullan

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Lives of the Great Romantics, Part III, Volume 2

By: Harriet Devine Jump,Pamela Clemit,Betty T Bennett,John Mullan

This volume sheds light on contemporary perception of William Godwin, Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley, a biographically and intellectually compelling literary family of the Romantic period. The writings reveal the personalities of the subjects, and the motives and agendas of the biographers.

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1000748294

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I Heard the Voice of God & This is what HE said

One Woman's Journey

By: Betty Holland

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I Heard the Voice of God & This is what HE said

One Woman's Journey

By: Betty Holland

I retired from Fayetteville V.A. medical center later retired from Fayetteville medical center. I gave my o life to Christ in 1988. After many years of being single. I asked God to send me a God centered man (of his choosing) After 12-14 years he answered my prayers. This is my 7th year of marriage to Isaac Holland. God sent that best. I couldn't be happier. My children's father died in 2013. Before his passing, he gave his life to God. What a wonderful God we serve. This collections of writings came to be when God gave me a voice

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Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

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1641403470

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Descendants of Patrick O'grady and Mary Steele 1757-2005

By: Betty O'Grady Matiskella

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Descendants of Patrick O'grady and Mary Steele 1757-2005

By: Betty O'Grady Matiskella

This book is a synopsis of many years of research in an eff ort to add a human face and personality to the data culled from various sources of vital records. As the family tree unfurls, it reveals the vivid contrasts between its many branches. It exposes the hardships and devastating eff ects of alcoholism that followed several branches, as well as the prestige and prosperity that were perpetuated in others. However, each individual is equally important to the color and texture of the fi ne tapestry created by this OGrady family history.

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1479762687

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9781479762682

Why Stop?

A Guide to Texas Historical Roadside Markers

By: Betty Dooley Awbrey,Claude Dooley

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Why Stop?

A Guide to Texas Historical Roadside Markers

By: Betty Dooley Awbrey,Claude Dooley

This guide to more than 2,500 Texas roadside markers features historical events; famous and infamous Texans; origins of towns, churches, and organizations; battles, skirmishes, and gunfights; and settlers, pioneers, Indians, and outlaws. This fifth edition includes more than 100 new historical roadside markers with the actual inscriptions. With this book, travelers relive the tragedies and triumphs of Lone Star history.

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Taylor Trade Publications

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1589794826

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Emotional Fitness

A Counselor’S Perspective

By: Betty Hamblen

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Emotional Fitness

A Counselor’S Perspective

By: Betty Hamblen

Emotional fitness is much like physical fitness: the more you exercise certain behaviors consistently, the more fit you can become. When you are emotionally fit, you possess more emotional energy and stamina to help you through daily trials. You can bounce back more easily from emotional upsets, and, most important, you can maintain healthier and more beneficial relationships. Experienced counselor Betty Hamblen uses the insight she has gained from research and the struggles of her own clients to identify ten behaviors that can lead to improved emotional health. She addresses what kinds of issues need to be confronted, why violating your values has you in an emotional tailspin, how control of natural boundaries is important, how gaining control of anger benefits you, and which relationships are the most needful. Based on true-to-life stories and drawing principles from sacred scriptures, Emotional Fitness: A Counselors Perspective offers practical, step-by-step guides for improving emotional health. You will learn how to handle out-of-control anger, maintain appropriate fences, confront troubling issues, eliminate unhealthy pursuits, and cultivate important relationships, particularly the most important one of all.

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Inspiring Voices

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1462403638

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9781462403639

From Jamestown to Texas

A History of Some Early Pioneers of Austin County

By: Betty Smith Meischen

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From Jamestown to Texas

A History of Some Early Pioneers of Austin County

By: Betty Smith Meischen

The rugged character and indomitable spirit of the early pioneers of Stephen F. Austins Texas colony had their roots in a turbulent, distant past. From the early 1600s, their courageous ancestors had pushed westward, leaving the European shores to carve out a new nation from the wilderness. They fled religious and political oppression in search of a better life in which freedom was of supreme importance. Many came with tales of their former struggles in Londonderry, Ireland during the great siege, of terrible massacres and clan rivalries in the times of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland. They vividly remembered the tribulations of Martin Luther and the deadly religious split with the Catholic Church. More recently, memories of their parents participation in the American Revolution, of dramatic, true life scenes such as depicted in the movie The Patriot filled their minds, their fathers having ridden along side of the wily Swamp Fox, Francis Marion. These pioneers associated themselves with men like Travis, Crockett, Houston and Andrew Jackson. Many of these early trailblazers were Scots-Irish and German immigrants. They were on a westward trek to grasp a special prize, to seal Americas Manifest Destiny. And that prize they sought was Texas. From Jamestown to Texas is the story of these intrepid pioneers and their ancestors who cleared and farmed the land, who fought the Indians, battled the elements, and carved out this wonderful country that we have today.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1453576398

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9781453576397

Shadows in the Sun

The Experiences of Sibling Bereavement in Childhood

By: Betty Davies

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Shadows in the Sun

The Experiences of Sibling Bereavement in Childhood

By: Betty Davies

Shadows in the Sun covers the immediate, short- and long-term responses and subsequent generational effects of sibling bereavement and discusses sibling responses in the context of the variables which influence them. The final chapter synthesizes all that has gone before into a comprehensive model of sibling bereavement. Practical guidelines are offered for those who seek to help grieving siblings, children, and families.

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1317771885

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Taters and Peas

How God Uses "P's"--Promises, Prayer, Protection, Perseverance, and Praise--to Produce "Sweet Taters"

By: Betty Terry Smith

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Taters and Peas

How God Uses "P's"--Promises, Prayer, Protection, Perseverance, and Praise--to Produce "Sweet Taters"

By: Betty Terry Smith

Life can get tough sometimes, even for Christians. Having a regular serving of encouragement, then, is vital to our Christian health.

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Charisma Media

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1621367495

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9781621367499

Great Christian Hymn Writers

By: Jane Stuart Smith,Betty Carlson

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Great Christian Hymn Writers

By: Jane Stuart Smith,Betty Carlson

Consider the worshipful lyrics of "Holy, Holy, Holy"; the comforting assurance of "His Eye Is On the Sparrow"; the trusting submission of "Have Thine Own Way, Lord"; the bold declaration made by "O for a Thousand Tongues." They are some of our greatest hymns--and some of the most powerful words in Christendom. Lyrics that help us grasp the reality of faith, set to beautiful music that speaks to our hearts. The stories behind the hymns are powerful as well. In this book the authors have detailed the intriguing and often tragic circumstances from which many of our best-loved hymns came. They are stories about the private struggles and personal triumphs these men and women hymn writers experienced--stories that give their already-meaningful songs added significance. Great Christian Hymn Writers is a wonderful resource for worship services, devotional talks, and home schools, as well as for use in your private devotions. And it's worthwhile reading for anyone who's interested in learning where these hymns came from and how it is that they continue to affect us so much.

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Crossway

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1433517833

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9781433517839

Make a Joyful Noise with Ms. Betty

By: Ms. Betty

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Make a Joyful Noise with Ms. Betty

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Make a Joyful Noise with Ms. Betty by Ms. Betty This is a journal written in a simple, straightforward manner about Ms. Betty and her walk with God and cancer. She tells us, “When I heard the word ‘biopsy,’ I immediately knew God had a job for me that I was ready to do. Die! No! I want to live. Live for Him – let Him live through me!” Read how her valley became her mountaintop and walking hand-in-hand with “her Dad” (God) in control overcame her greatest fears and gave her peace beyond understanding. Read the story of a woman’s walk with the Holy Spirit that will give you hope, guidance, and joy. It will show you just how much God loves us and will be there in a mighty way… IF we allow Him to lead, guide and direct us through our trials. Ms. Betty says, “I pray that the Holy Spirit will let others see Jesus in me and that this journal will touch your heart and ease your mind when you go through the valleys and that they will become your mountaintops.” “Let others see Jesus in you.” Keep telling the story. Be faithful and true. Let others see Jesus in you. Have a blessed day.

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148094243X

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No More Abortions

The Seed of Purpose Is to Valuable to Abort; so Live!

By: Betty J Moon

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No More Abortions

The Seed of Purpose Is to Valuable to Abort; so Live!

By: Betty J Moon

This Book is about Life, and about remembering who you are. Now allowing what other people say or do to cause you to abort your dreams.

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The King of Children

The Life and Death of Janusz Korczak

By: Betty Jean Lifton

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The King of Children

The Life and Death of Janusz Korczak

By: Betty Jean Lifton

As stirring as "Schindler's List", this classic biography focuses on the first advocate of children's rights--the man known as the savior of hundreds of orphans in the Warsaw Ghetto. A "New York Times" Notable Book. photos.

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Macmillan

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0312155603

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9780312155605

Education in the People's Republic of China, Past and Present

An Annotated Bibliography

By: Franklin Parker,Betty June Parker

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Education in the People's Republic of China, Past and Present

An Annotated Bibliography

By: Franklin Parker,Betty June Parker

The 3,053 entries in this work, first published in 1986, comprise the compliers' attempt at a comprehensive annotated bibliography of the most useful locatable books, monographs, pamphlets, regularly and occasionally issued serials, scholarly papers, and selected newspaper accounts dealing in a significant way with formal and informal, public and private education in the People's Republic of China before and since 1949.

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Routledge

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1351378872

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66 Books and a Challenge

By: Betty Martin

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66 Books and a Challenge

By: Betty Martin

There are 39 books in the Old Testament. Did you know that if you multiply 3x9, youll have the number of New Testament books? Did you know that the 5 New Testament books that start with the letter T are all grouped together? If you think of Ephe as a boys name, its easy to remember Galatians-Ephesians-Philippians-Colossians if you remember Gal meets boy, they flip over each other and then collide into marriage. Tips like these will help you find your way around the Bible Books. The Bible does not need to be intimidating. This book will help you become a Bible Scholar!

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WestBow Press

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1512745456

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The Novels and Selected Works of Mary Shelley Vol 1

By: Nora Crook,Pamela Clemit,Betty T Bennett

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The Novels and Selected Works of Mary Shelley Vol 1

By: Nora Crook,Pamela Clemit,Betty T Bennett

These eight volumes contain the works of Mary Shelley and include introductions and prefatory notes to each volume. Included in this edition are "Frankenstein" (1818), "Matilda" ((1819), "Valperga" (1823), "The Last Man" (1826), "Perkin Warbeck" (1830) and "Lodore" (1835).

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1000748839

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9781000748833

Bad Red Shoes

By: Betty Bleen

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Bad Red Shoes

By: Betty Bleen

In Bad Red Shoes, her first collection of poetry, Betty delves into intimate recollections. Drive with her as she delivers her father's ashes to their final destination, feel the chills as she recalls the fateful words of a murdered friend. Whether she's proclaiming a new holiday - "Mother-less-day", chastising an ex-lover, or dancing with her first grandchild in her arms, Betty's poems tell stories that will touch you at the very core of your heart. She sings of her childhood and love for West Virginia, recalling her trek through Catholic schools to painting her very own rainbow stones on a wall in her back yard. There is humor and satire, as evidenced by the poem Bad Red Shoes, and it is up to you, the reader, to determine just where the truth ends and fiction begins. Happy reading!

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1456745328

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Word For Today

366-Day Devotional

By: Betty Francis-Samilton

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Word For Today

366-Day Devotional

By: Betty Francis-Samilton

Do you have a spiritual need? Are you searching for answers as you experience your Christian journey? This devotional was birthed from a great deal of time spent studying the Bible and many intentional hours spent in prayer. As Betty Francis-Samilton sought God for help, comfort, direction, and deliverance in her own life, He met her in her time of need and revealed himself in a way that has been life changing.

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1663217009

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9781663217004

God Is Looking for a Woman

Woman, Thou Art Favored

By: Betty Spells

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God Is Looking for a Woman

Woman, Thou Art Favored

By: Betty Spells

This book was written to remind some and to make others aware that we belong to God, and it is Gods right to orchestrate our lives. Men and women were created by God. Since God is the creator, He is the only one that knows what He created us to do and to be. Man should not dictate over others by telling them what they should do; unless, their words are coming directly from God. No one should allow man to manipulate them into following wrong teachings and doings. That is what the serpent did to Adam and Eve. All of Gods creation is important to Him, and all was created with a specific purpose designed by God. Although, this book focuses on women, it is written to everyone. The goal of this book is to help everyone see that God has something for them to do, and chances are they will not be fulfilled or happy until they are doing what God created them to do. Women especially are being pushed back, criticized, ignored, silenced, and abused in todays churches. The majority of Christian women are being emotionally abused by their husbands over church people and church matters. Christian women and their children are suffering due to mans ignorance. This book is written to encourage women that they are somebody; that they matter to God; and that they have callings given to them directly from God. This books goal is to show women that just by being a woman there are certain things that only they can do and certain ministries that only they can fulfill. The ministry of motherhood is exclusive to a woman. Not only is motherhood exclusive, but what God tells a woman to do specifically is exclusive to her also. No one else should do what God created a particular person to do. The impact is not the same.

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1491719605

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The Lives of Dwarfs

Their Journey from Public Curiosity Toward Social Liberation

By: Betty M. Adelson

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The Lives of Dwarfs

Their Journey from Public Curiosity Toward Social Liberation

By: Betty M. Adelson

The Lives of Dwarfs is extraordinary in its range and vision. Beautifully written. Totally absorbing."--Ursula Hegi, author of Stones from the River "As a little person, husband, and father of a little person, I dream of the day when dwarfs attain full acceptance in society. The Lives of Dwarfs provides a giant step in that direction."--Rick Spiegel, former president of Little People of America "This important book makes it possible for both average- and short-statured people to challenge our collective understanding of dwarfism as a synonym for diminishment or as an array of cute and evil fairy-tale figures. The libratory work of this book is to invite us all to reimagine dwarfism as a livable experience and tenable way of being in the world."--Rosemarie Garland Thomson, author of Extraordinary Bodies: Figuring Physical Disability in American Culture and Literature "A work of compassionate scholarship. A unique contribution to the literature of physical deformity and social isolation and a gift to the individuals whose personal struggle this is."--Linda Hunt, actor Historically, they have borne the labels "freaks" and "oddities"; they have been collected as pets, displayed as spectacles, and treated as comic relief. Now, for the first time, in this elegant and comprehensive volume, the lives of dwarfs are explored in all their fullness and humanity. Spanning the centuries from ancient Egypt to the present, this unique social history chronicles the various ways this population has been exploited, describes their strategies for coping, and notes the persistent influence of mythology upon perceptions of them by others. The narrative also highlights the lives of eminent individuals and contains a thought-provoking account of the representation and participation of dwarfs in the arts, enhanced by outstanding color photographs. Betty M. Adelson, the mother of a daughter with dwarfism, brings special insight and sensitivity to the research. She traces the widespread mistreatment of dwarfs over the centuries, engendered by their being viewed as curiosities rather than as human beings capable of the same accomplishments as people of average height, and deserving of the same pleasures. For much of their history, dwarfs have resorted to exhibiting themselves: because of social stigma no other employment was available. Only in recent years have short-statured individuals begun to challenge their position in society. Medical advances, new economic opportunities, and disability legislation have led to progress, mainly in Western nations. Advocacy groups have also formed in countries as diverse as Chile, South Korea, and Nigeria. Adelson compares what she refers to as the "small revolution" to similar social and cultural awakenings that women, African Americans, gays and lesbians, and persons with disabilities experienced when they identified themselves as a community with shared goals and obstacles. Written with passion, grace, and the dignity that the subject deserves, The Lives of Dwarfs will not only revolutionize current perceptions about the historically misrepresented dwarf population, but also offer pause for thought on issues of disability, medical treatment, height, beauty, and identity.

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0813535484

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