After many hours of first-hand interviews, combined with personal experience, Beverly Graham has written a biographical fiction of the life of a young, Hispanic boy growing up and living in east Los Angeles. This book, based on a true story follows Eddie, from the time his troubles first start to his becoming an adult. Eddie is the boy who is seen every day but suddenly becomes invisible. Living a crime ridden life, he is ignored, discarded, and abused. He is a typical teenager who feels invincible with good looks and an athletic body. The rage building up inside him, is growing with each passing day. Thinking he is indestructible, he soon realizes there is no one he can depend on to help him grow up. The only one he can rely on is himself, his own self awareness and self worth. He is living in a gang infested neighborhood in east L.A., in the 1960's, where rules did not apply. He is arrested at the age of twelve and then again at thirteen for ever more serious crimes. Given numerous chances to reform, Eddie resists help. He does not trust anyone who tries to guide him or point him in the right direction. This story will spark the hope of rehabilitation and make you wonder if it should be ignited or the boys passed over and forgotten. Many are given a chance to reform, but few show they have the inner strength to trust in themselves.
With charm and humor Beverly Graham Stickle shows how you don’t have to be perfect to be a woman of incredible worth. You may struggle with feelings of inadequacy––we all do sometimes. • Your hips too large or too small? Doesn’t matter! • You’re always embarrassing yourself? Doesn’t matter! • Your house too small or too messy? Doesn’t matter! • You’re addicted to chocolate? Doesn’t matter! In Woman of Incredible Worth, you’ll learn to replace discouraging thoughts with the truth the woman of incredible worth is you. “With her Erma Brombeck style of humor, Bev Stickle provides a relevant message for all women today. This is a great book for sharing encouragement and hope with your friends and family.” ~Carol Smith, Ministry Coach. “This book will boost any woman’s self-esteem––especially on those days when everything goes wrong.” ~Dianne Hartle, Occupational Therapist Mental Health Field
A collection of stories to help the reader deal with problems and make good decisions, in such areas as prayer, guilt, divorce, cheating, drugs, and faith in the truth of the Bible.
This book is a pioneering look at the substances that have been discovered to have a positive effect on the performance of the human brain. Brain Boosters begins by describing how the brain works and the factors influencing mental performance. It then goes on to discuss the evolution and growing use of nutrients and pharmaceuticals to improve brain function. Photos and line drawings.
As the heat of summer gives way to sultry September, a shroud of suspicion settles over Nobles Crossing, a sleepy Alabama town where Lane Noble Graham is accused of murdering her ex-husband. Everyone has something to hide.
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