Can a sixty year old man find lasting happiness with a 19 year old student? Will another young woman who has been deeply wounded by a true love of her youth reach out to encompass love from a man whose heritage and religion differ greatly from her own? Can a young woman from the next generation of this family defy convention in the mate selection process and reach for love from a member of her own family? Beverly Rushin has written a work of women’s fiction chronicling the Baldwin family of Rochester, New York, which spans four generations from 1892 – 1995. This saga does not center on events of the world but rather on the unusual love story it reveals. These three main characters find love, lose love and reach out to love again. The reader will laugh at them and with them, experiencing their emotional pain and their sexual passion. Most of all, those reading this book will travel with a family of heart, they will meet a cast of characters they can admire and or despise. Readers will want to follow this family from the prologue to the epilogue.
Shades of Love spins a fictional story of life and prejudice that existed in a small upstate New York university in the turbulent 1960’s. Passion erupts between Beth Farley, a White freshman student and Walter Thompson, a Black college Dean of Students. Their lives twist and turn in a romantic struggle as they try to be together. Their desire causes emotional upheaval in the lives of their families and their friends. Will Beth abandon her family’s emotional support and wealthy lifestyle or be consumed by her deep desire to fulfill her love? Will Walt risk his family’s scorn, and his own long sacrifice to reach the status he has achieved? Or will the desire he feels for unrestrained rapture fuel his need to take a gamble losing his lifelong goal? As Beth and Walt struggle with a raging whirlwind seeking change in what threatens to be a color-sensitive world we follow those who are able to place people before prejudice and the result of those who take a much more narrow attitude.
The story begins with a winter storm sweeping across a summer resort town in New Jersey. Maggie, a recent widow, is alone with her grief in a rented cottage on the shore. As the wind howls and blusters around her little red house, she opens her door to a stranger whose car has broken down on a nearby road. He explains that he saw her single light burning on the deserted shore and appeals to her for help and shelter from the storm. Maggie and Walt quickly become friends . Their advanced age and wisdom afford them the luxury of knowing that life is short so they indulge each day to its fullest. Their friendship is symbolized by this single light that brought them together and rescued each of them from a life filled by loneliness and despair. Maggie learns that Walt is not a widower, but unlike herself has a wife, Mary, who has been hospitalized with Alzheimer's disease and a fatal heart condition for more than a year. Walt is despondent over his conflicting emotions. His love for Mary is strong, but she has been unresponsive for years because of her illness. Walt feels he needs to go on with his life but feels guilty for doing so.
Potomac fever is the disease or malady that people in and out of government sometimes suffer when they live and work in Washington, D.C. There is a feeling that you are in the center of the world and everything revolves around you, or is not worth your concern. You also tend to get the feeling that morality and integrity are not as important as they are back home and that your tax money belongs to the government to be used as it pleases. However, most politicians and government workers in Washington or elsewhere are dedicated public servants who love their country and their families. In this story the President of the United States finds an old love he once more is enchanted by. As his fashion plate wife concerns herself with someone else, the question is how long can this couple get away with their back street affairs?
How would you react if you lost someone you loved? This is a story of those who lost love and some who tried to find it again. Kimberly McManus, a recent graduate, postponed her wedding for one year to seek a brief professional career. In her absence her fiancé, Dr. Jeff Reese, felt free to explore. His adventure had disastrous results. Another man and his daughter met with tragedy when they befriended Kim. A violent and turbulent plot is unraveled as the sea finds serenity and love.
From the moment Allison received the call that her ex-husband was in the hospital after a severe car accident, she had no idea how her decision to go see him would change the course of her life. Allison had already raised a son and thought that part of her life was over. She soon finds out that it is beginning again when she is told her ex-husband has a young daughter, Rose, now orphaned after the crash. With the help of a special angel, Allison and Rose are able to become a family and find the love they both so desperately need in their lives. They prove that it is not the hand in life you are dealt, but how you play it.
Autumn Passion is a story about love found, love lost and the roller coaster ride that results. It is the story of Laura Benning and her parents. It is the story of Mary and Matt Morgan and their family. But most of all, it is about the emotional impact of happiness and heartache, desire and deception and finally reality and renewal. Kahlil Gibran once wrote, "We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them." This family saga exposes both sides of love and loss and the courage it takes to try again.
Autumn Passion is a story about love found, love lost and the roller coaster ride that results. It is the story of Laura Benning and her parents. It is the story of Mary and Matt Morgan and their family. But most of all, it is about the emotional impact of happiness and heartache, desire and deception and finally reality and renewal. Kahlil Gibran once wrote, "We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them." This family saga exposes both sides of love and loss and the courage it takes to try again.
From the moment Allison received the call that her ex-husband was in the hospital after a severe car accident, she had no idea how her decision to go see him would change the course of her life. Allison had already raised a son and thought that part of her life was over. She soon finds out that it is beginning again when she is told her ex-husband has a young daughter, Rose, now orphaned after the crash. With the help of a special angel, Allison and Rose are able to become a family and find the love they both so desperately need in their lives. They prove that it is not the hand in life you are dealt, but how you play it.
Can a sixty year old man find lasting happiness with a 19 year old student? Will another young woman who has been deeply wounded by a true love of her youth reach out to encompass love from a man whose heritage and religion differ greatly from her own? Can a young woman from the next generation of this family defy convention in the mate selection process and reach for love from a member of her own family? Beverly Rushin has written a work of women’s fiction chronicling the Baldwin family of Rochester, New York, which spans four generations from 1892 – 1995. This saga does not center on events of the world but rather on the unusual love story it reveals. These three main characters find love, lose love and reach out to love again. The reader will laugh at them and with them, experiencing their emotional pain and their sexual passion. Most of all, those reading this book will travel with a family of heart, they will meet a cast of characters they can admire and or despise. Readers will want to follow this family from the prologue to the epilogue.
The story begins with a winter storm sweeping across a summer resort town in New Jersey. Maggie, a recent widow, is alone with her grief in a rented cottage on the shore. As the wind howls and blusters around her little red house, she opens her door to a stranger whose car has broken down on a nearby road. He explains that he saw her single light burning on the deserted shore and appeals to her for help and shelter from the storm. Maggie and Walt quickly become friends . Their advanced age and wisdom afford them the luxury of knowing that life is short so they indulge each day to its fullest. Their friendship is symbolized by this single light that brought them together and rescued each of them from a life filled by loneliness and despair. Maggie learns that Walt is not a widower, but unlike herself has a wife, Mary, who has been hospitalized with Alzheimer's disease and a fatal heart condition for more than a year. Walt is despondent over his conflicting emotions. His love for Mary is strong, but she has been unresponsive for years because of her illness. Walt feels he needs to go on with his life but feels guilty for doing so.
Rose Kauffman is engaged to Silas Good, a well-liked Amish fellow, so why does she still pine for Nick Franco, the former foster son of the bishop? Especially now that Nick has left the Amish community under a cloud of suspicion after the death of the bishop's biological son? Will Rose marry Silas, even while struggling with romantic feelings for Nick? Meanwhile, Rose's older sister, Hen, has returned to live at her parents' farm with her young daughter. Hen and her modern husband, Brandon, are separated by mutual agreement, although he is threatening to sue for custody of their daughter if Hen does not return soon. Will the judge rule in Brandon's favor? Is there any way Hen can reestablish her place among the People without sacrificing her marriage?
Movies are more than entertainment... They’re couples therapy! If you’ve ever wondered how to meet Mr. Right, boot Mr. Wrong, inspire Mr. Reluctant to propose, or ignite youthful passion in a middle-aged romance, then we’ve got some good news for you. The help you need is no farther away than your remote control. Sink into your sofa and discover the healing power of movies. From the bestselling duo who brought you Cinematherapy, Advanced Cinematherapy, and Bibliotherapy comes Cinematherapy for Lovers, a video guide guaranteed to help you find the perfect movie prescription to cure all your relationship woes. Trouble in your couple’s paradise? Watch a Rediscovering Your Dream movie like Pollock and rise above. Looking for the key to your guy’s psyche? Crack the code with an Understanding Your Man movie like Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and unlock the secrets of your own international man of mystery! Ready to hear those magic words but your summer lover is terminally tongue-tied? Loosen his lips with a Hook, Line, and Sinker movie like All That Heaven Allows, then find the shortcut to his heart through his stomach with Bev’s Culinarytherapy recipe for meat loaf and mashed potatoes just like Mom used to make, and seal the deal. Feeling like a solo singer in a world full of duets? Discover a new happily-ever-after with a Make Your Own Music movie like Ghost World. Jam-packed with over 150 new reviews of classic and contemporary movies--and warnings about Happily Never After love stories that are recipes for relationship disasters--Cinematherapy for Lovers gives you the tools you’ll need to become your own couple’s cinematherapist. PLUS: Nancy’s Momentous Minutiae, Best Bodice-Ripping Lines, I Do I Do and Elvis Too, Always a Bridesmaid Never a Bride movies, Bods We Don’t Buy, the Shirley MacLaine Trilogy of Terror, Bev’s Culinarytherapy, and much, much more... From the Trade Paperback edition.
Beautifully Repackaged: The Betrayal and The Sacrifice In The Betrayal, Leah Ebersol and her beloved Jonas Mast are separated by hundreds of miles when he accepts an apprenticeship in Ohio. They are confident their love is strong enough to survive, but more than time and distance are conspiring to keep them apart. In The Sacrifice, Leah Ebersol has no choice but to believe the worst: Her older sister, Sadie--and Leah's own beloved Jonas--have betrayed her. Now, two years later, Leah still misses them both, though loyal neighbor Gid continues to bide his time. But when tragedy befalls the Ebersols, Leah must make a difficult choice.
This bestselling series from Amish fiction legend Beverly Lewis spans three generations, chronicling the sorrows, joys, faith, and relationships of the Ebersol family. Collects the five novels of Beverly Lewis' New York Times bestselling Abram's Daughters series into one volume! Includes: 1 The Covenant 2 The Betrayal 3 The Sacrifice 4 The Prodigal 5 The Revelation
Readers Eagerly Await the Latest from Beverly Lewis, the #1 Name in Amish Fiction With her love for all things old-fashioned, Jennifer Burns has often been told she's an "old soul," but no one is prepared for the young woman's decision to set aside her modern life in favor of the Old Order Amish world. Yet Jenny does exactly that, adopting Plain dress and settling in with Samuel and Rebecca Lapp while she works as a mother's helper for the bishop's wife--a far cry from her former job as an x-ray technician. The people of Hickory Hollow are curious about the beautiful young seeker among them, one handsome Amishman in particular. But he is not the only man vying for Jenny's affections, and Jenny faces many challenges in the Proving time the brethren have set for her...challenges of the heart, as well as the spirit. Will Jenny's secrets keep her from the peace she longs for? Or will they lead the way home?
In this captivating sequel to Caty Maclean, readers join Caty and her family as The Winds of Change sweep across the hilly backcountry settlement of Waxhaw. As a wife and mother, Caty finds life on a wilderness farm difficult. The dream for a son is tragically dashed when her life is threatened by childbirth, imposing heart-breaking consequences. In the midst of her own battles, the rivalry between France and England over possession of Indian lands triggers continuous Indian uprisings, and eventually war. Settlers in the backcountry are caught up in the midst of the turmoil. Indians are invading their land, farms are being destroyed, and lives are being lost. On the distant horizon, the winds of change bring revolution ---- another war that will determine the fate of "all" Americans. With cameos of historical characters from young Andrew Jackson to General George Washington ------ along with descriptive battle scenes fought in the south ------ The Winds of Change is a remarkable piece of insight, character, and adventure---- a novel that echoes in the mind long after the last pages are turned.
Movie Edition of the Powerful Conclusion to The Shunning and The Confession Shunned from the Plain life of her youth, Katie Mayfield (now known as Katherine) delights in the modern world, yet she longs for the peace that reigned in her mother's heart. Though her life is far removed from Lancaster County, she must come to terms with her Amish heritage--and the man she once loved. Now in a special edition set to coincide with the release of the Hallmark Channel movie DVD, this redemptive story of love and grace offers readers a unique glimpse into the lives of the Amish.
Annie Zook, the Amish preacher's daughter, is caught between two worlds. Living with shunned friend Esther, Annie longs to return to her forbidden art and the idyllic days spent with Englisher Ben Martin, before her father ordered her never to see him again. Stunned when family secrets come to light, Ben determines to solve the mystery of his past. Will his future include Annie--or will the Brethren always stand between them?
How would you react if you lost someone you loved? This is a story of those who lost love and some who tried to find it again. Kimberly McManus, a recent graduate, postponed her wedding for one year to seek a brief professional career. In her absence her fiancé, Dr. Jeff Reese, felt free to explore. His adventure had disastrous results. Another man and his daughter met with tragedy when they befriended Kim. A violent and turbulent plot is unraveled as the sea finds serenity and love.
Potomac fever is the disease or malady that people in and out of government sometimes suffer when they live and work in Washington, D.C. There is a feeling that you are in the center of the world and everything revolves around you, or is not worth your concern. You also tend to get the feeling that morality and integrity are not as important as they are back home and that your tax money belongs to the government to be used as it pleases. However, most politicians and government workers in Washington or elsewhere are dedicated public servants who love their country and their families. In this story the President of the United States finds an old love he once more is enchanted by. As his fashion plate wife concerns herself with someone else, the question is how long can this couple get away with their back street affairs?
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