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A Safe Place
by Stephanie CartyWhat happens when your home becomes your prison? Twelve-year-old Cate has never left her village. She&’s never had a friend. She&’s never even hugged her mother. Imogen, Cate&’s mum, spent her youth traveling the country with her father. He believed she had a gift and used her for his own gain. With her own innocence snatched away, Imogen vowed to build an idyllic and safe childhood for her daughter. But as Cate increasingly becomes curious about life outside their home, Imogen begins to wonder if the decision to close them off from society was the right one. Then Zach, Imogen&’s enigmatic ex-lover, returns to the village—and years of deception come to light. Why has Imogen never touched her daughter? Is Zach responsible for a heinous crime? And what is Cate truly capable of? From the author of Shattered, A Safe Place is a chilling new suspense novel about decades of secrets, lies, and guilt.
A Safe Place to Grow: A Group Treatment Manual for Children in Conflicted, Violent, and Separating Homes
by Erin Moore Vivienne Roseby Janet Johnston Bettina GentnerDiscover the effective group treatment strategies that help your school-aged clients! A child immersed in a conflicted family life may be forced to cope with a multitude of trauma, including violence, abuse, and insecurity. In A Safe Place to Grow: A Group Treatment Manual for Children in Conflicted, Violent, and Separating Homes, highly respected experts give mental health professionals the tools to provide effective group treatment for children scarred by family environments of conflict and abuse. This easy-to-understand, step-by-step manual is a developmentally appropriate treatment curriculum for traumatized school-aged children. Age-appropriate sections separate therapy for big or little kids, focusing on efficacy while presenting a comfortable multi-ethnic, multi-cultural model. A Safe Place to Grow has easy-to-understand descriptions of techniques, with each session in the curriculum containing games and activities that are therapeutic yet flexible enough to be modified whenever the situation warrants. A chapter is included to helpfully troubleshoot problems encountered when in session with either age group of children. Useful illustrations accompany the text, along with a comprehensive bibliography listing additional therapeutic resources for different types of family problems. Appendixes are included for instruction on psycho-educational groups for parents that enhance their sensitivity to their children&’s needs, as well as providing an evaluation study of the group model itself.A Safe Place to Grow provides a sequence of activities within the group model aimed at each of these five goals: creating common ground and safety exploring the language and complexity of feeling defining and understanding the self defining and revising roles and relationships restoring a moral orderA Safe Place to Grow is an essential resource for social workers, psychologists, family and child therapists, school counselors, and battered women and children&’s advocates.
A Safe Place: The True Story of a Father, a Son, a Murder
by Lorenzo CarcaterraFrom the book: I was fourteen, walking on a beach in Ischia, a Mediterranean island forty miles off the coast of Naples, when I found out about my father. A white cotton towel hung around my neck, the morning sun warmed my back and soft waves rolled against a pea-green fishing boat. A cluster of children were building sand castles by the shore while three German tourists nodded in approval. It was mid-July 1969, my first summer away from home and the most peaceful time in my life. My mother, slumped and weary, stood at my side, staring out to sea. She hardly noticed the Moroccan merchant who was offering good buys on cheap goods or the beach bum selling cool slices of fresh coconut. She reached for my hand, her brown eyes softened by the passing years. "It's time you knew the truth," she said. "About your father." ...
A Sailor Returns
by Theodore TaylorWhen 11-year-old Evan Bryant receives a letter from his grandfather, everything changes for his family. Tom Pentreath is an old sailor who abandoned Evan's mother when she was just three years old. Tom's adventures have taken him around the world, but now he wants to be a part of Evan's family. Can Evan and his mother find the courage to forgive Tom?
A Sane Woman's Guide to Raising a Large Family
by Mary OstynA mother of ten offers supportive, practical advice for managing a full house. Written from the experienced perspective of a mother of ten kids, both biological and adopted, this smart, encouraging guide to the large-family lifestyle answers such important questions as: Can a mother effectively parent multiple children without drowning in sheer neediness?How can a moderate income stretch to include more children?How can you make the most of the limited space in your home?What are some ideas for handling mountains of laundry?How can you preserve time for yourself and your marriage?How can you juggle activities and prioritize purchases?How do you encourage good relationships between siblings? Whether your idea of big is three kids or ten, you&’ll find plenty of tips to manage the day-to-day distractions—and enjoy the blessing of a large, loving family.
A Savannah Christmas Wish
by Nan DixonA relationship in need of renovation Bess Fitzgerald is thrilled to be overseeing the expansion of her family's B and B. Working with Daniel Forester, not so much. After one wild night, they agreed to stay out of each other's lives. The attraction still sizzles between them now, but Daniel's need to be in control and Bess's impulsive nature continually drive them apart. Keeping their relationship professional is harder than Bess anticipated. And it's not long before they give in to temptation. Suddenly it's clear Daniel needs her in a way she never thought possible. This may be the year Bess finally gets her Christmas wish!
A Savior Is Born: Rocks Tell the Story of Christmas
by Patti RokusThis unique and unforgettable picture book uses rock art and simple text to tell the story of the miracle of Christmas—the birth of Jesus. Through the arrangement of a few rocks and powerful words directly from Scripture, the entire Christmas story is told in A Savior Is Born: Rocks Tell the Story of Christmas.Readers will be intrigued by the nature-filled artwork that shows the birth of Jesus and the celebration of the very first Christmas in a powerful and unique way. A Savior Is Born is perfect for:Children ages 4-8Sharing the true story of Christmas in a new wayAdvent and Christmas gift-givingInspiring creative art projects using natural items such as rocks, sticks, and leavesThis unique holiday picture book:sparkles and shines with foil, embossing, and spot gloss on the coverfeatures beautiful photographs of the rock artuses the Gospel of Luke from the NKJV translation to tell the Christmas storyIf you enjoy A Savior Is Born, check out He Is Risen: Rocks Tell the Story of Easter.
A Scandal at Midnight: A scandalous Regency marriage story
by Annie BurrowsFrom reluctant debutanteTo scandalous bride!After a disastrous first Season, Lady Daisy Patterdale is relieved to be back home with her books. Looking for peace, she rows out to the island on the lake, where she encounters Captain Benjamin Flinders, the Earl of Bramhall—who&’s been tricked and left there with no clothes! It's a scandalous encounter that rushes them straight to the altar… But despite her unwillingness to wed, Daisy&’s drawn to charismatic Ben. If only he felt more for her than a sense of duty…From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
A Scandal in the Headlines (Sicily's Corretti Dynasty)
by Caitlin CrewsFurious and formidable: to challenge a Corretti... Jilted at the altar, his arranged marriage in tatters, Alessandro Corretti escapes the hounding press and salacious headlines on his yacht, where he can lick his wounds in private. Aboard his boat, dressed as a servant, is Elena-the woman who tore up his heart six months ago. Elena...his enemy's prize and forbidden to his touch. But at sea there are no rules, and Alessandro will take what he wants. Yet a Corretti should know that passion has consequences. And if Elena is carrying his child? She'll be bound to him forever.
A Scandalous Match for the Marquess
by Christine MerrillScandal and spice and all things nice…in this atmospheric Regency romanceFrom one scandalStraight into the arms of another!Felicity Morgan has written a lurid gothic novel and all of London is clamoring for the sequel! But her mortified family have sent her to the countryside in disgrace! Felicity is relieved to be free of her parents&’ relentless matchmaking—until she learns her host has a marquess in mind for her…Reclusive widower Martin Howell, Marquess of Woodley, has no interest in entertaining rebellious Felicity, but she is bringing lightness to his gloomy estate…and his brooding heart. They bond over their determination to remain unwed…until a kiss brings them to the brink of another scandal!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
A Scandalous Winter Wedding: A Christmas Historical Romance Novel (Matches Made in Scandal #4)
by Marguerite KayeFrom one snowy Christmas…to a sizzling-hot reunion!A Matches Made in Scandal story. Kirstin Blair has spent seven years trying to forget brooding Cameron Dunbar. Now self-made man Cameron needs her help to recover his missing niece, and Kirstin must face the truth—seeing him again sparks the same irresistible attraction that first brought them together! She must decide: resist, or give in to temptation and risk Cameron discovering everything she’s fought so hard to protect…Matches Made in Scandal miniseries Book 1 — From Governess to CountessBook 2 — From Courtesan to Convenient WifeBook 3 — His Rags-to-Riches Contessa Book 4 — A Scandalous Winter Wedding“From Governess to Countess is an engaging story, it dazzles you with the chemistry between Allison and Aleskei and teases you into wanting more” — Goodreads on From Governess to Countess“Kaye’s eye for detail is as sharp as her ability to translate history into engaging fiction … From Courtesan to Convenient Wife is an emotionally urgent and tender romance” — All About Romance on From Courtesan to Convenient Wife
A Scattering Of Daisies: (The Rising Family Book 1): the beginning of an extraordinary West Country family saga by bestselling author Susan Sallis
by Susan SallisThe wonderful and heart-warming story of the Rising Family starts here in A Scattering of Daisies. Multi-million copy seller and Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Sallis expertly transports us back in time to the turn of the twentieth century and immerses us in the lives, loves and fluctuating fortunes of a family we'll never forget. Fans of Rosamunde Pilcher, Maeve Binchy and Fiona Valpy will not be disappointed.READERS ARE LOVING A SCATTERING OF DAISIES!'I have read this book so many times over the years, I just LOVE it!' -- ***** Reader review'An amazing inter-generational story that I kept reading way too fast' -- ***** Reader review'Excellent read, very enjoyable.' -- ***** Reader review'Loved this book [...], well written and down to earth. Just the way I like it!' -- ***** Reader review**************************************************************************************************ARE DREAMS AND DETERMINATION ENOUGH TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE?Will Rising had dragged himself from humble beginnings to his own small tailoring business in Gloucester - and on the way he'd fallen violently in love with Florence - who was refined, delicate, and wanting something better for her children.March was the eldest girl - the least loved: plain, unattractive and, with the best will in the world, the household drudge. Yet, as strange, intelligent and unhappy as she was, March had inherited some of her mother's dreams and she was determined to break out of the round of poverty and hard work, to find wealth, and love, and happiness.Did she have it in her to achieve her desires? And what could the future possibly hold in store?A Scattering of Daisies is the first book in the Rising Family sequence and is followed by The Daffodils of Newent, Bluebell Windows and Rosemary for Remembrance.
A Scrap in the Blessings Jar: New and Selected Poems (Southern Messenger Poets)
by David BottomsA Scrap in the Blessings Jar, a volume of new and selected poems by David Bottoms, captures the evolution of the poet’s spiritual quest over the past fifty years. A native and longtime resident of Georgia, Bottoms draws inspiration from the American South, and his work examines themes related to family dynamics, the woods, animals, fishing, and music in an effort to, as he once told an interviewer, “reveal something about the hidden things of the world, the vague or shadowy relationships and connections that exist just below the surface of our daily lives.” This book charts his progression from tightly wrought naturalistic narratives to works that reflect his shifting conception of the interplay between memory, the present, and the metaphysical. At heart, Bottoms remains a storyteller who employs figurative language to discover the extraordinary in the seemingly mundane, and whose poetry explores the depths of our existential condition and common humanity.
A Sea of Unspoken Things: A Novel
by Adrienne YoungIn this captivating atmospheric novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Unmaking of June Farrow, a woman investigates her twin brother&’s mysterious death while confronting the ghosts of her own haunted past.James and Johnny Golden were once inseparable. For as long as she can remember, James shared an almost supernatural connection with her twin brother, Johnny, that went beyond intuition—she could feel what he was feeling. So, when Johnny is killed in a tragic accident, James knows before her phone even rings that her brother is gone and that she&’s alone—truly alone—for the first time in her life.When James arrives in the secluded town of Six Rivers, California, to settle her brother&’s affairs, she&’s forced to revisit the ominous events of their shared past and finally face Micah, the only other person who knows their secrets—and the only man she has ever loved.But as James delves deeper into Johnny&’s world, she realizes that their unique connection hasn&’t completely vanished. The more she immerses herself in his life, the more questions she has about the brother she thought she knew. Johnny was hiding something, and he&’s not the only one. The deeper she digs, the more she is compelled to unravel the truth behind the days leading up to Johnny&’s death. Ultimately, James must decide which truths should come to light, and which are better left buried forever.
A Sea of Unspoken Things: the new magical mystery from the bestselling author of Spells for Forgetting
by Adrienne Young'Haunting, heartbreaking, and gorgeously atmospheric' KATE GOLDEN'Adrienne Young's writing is simply magic' EMILY RATHTwo twins. An unbroken bond. A truth unspoken.The only thing James and Johnny Golden have ever had is each other. For as long as she can remember, James's deep connection with her twin brother, Johnny, has gone beyond intuition - she can feel what he feels. So, when Johnny is killed in a tragic accident, James knows before her phone even rings that her brother is gone and that she's alone - truly alone - for the first time in her life.When James arrives in the rural town of Hawthorne, California to settle her brother's affairs, she's forced to rehash the ominous past she and Johnny shared and finally face Micah, the only person who knows about it. He's also the only man she's ever loved.But James soon discovers that the strange connection she had with Johnny isn't quite gone, and the more she immerses herself into his world, the more questions she has about the brother she thought she knew. Johnny was keeping secrets, and he's not the only one. What she uncovers will push her to unravel what happened in the days before Johnny's death, but in the end, she'll have to decide which truths should come to light, and which should stay buried forever.READERS LOVE ADRIENNE YOUNG'Oh my god, I adored this book' 5* reader review'Spellbinding' Jodi Picoult'Delightful' 5* reader review'Bewitching' Rebecca Ross'Incredibly atmospheric' 5* reader review'Exquisite' Stephanie Garber'Eerie and mysterious' 5* reader review'Captivating' Sue Lynn Tan
A Sea of Unspoken Things: the new magical mystery from the bestselling author of Spells for Forgetting
by Adrienne Young'Haunting, heartbreaking, and gorgeously atmospheric' KATE GOLDEN'Adrienne Young's writing is simply magic' EMILY RATHTwo twins. An unbroken bond. A truth unspoken.The only thing James and Johnny Golden have ever had is each other. For as long as she can remember, James's deep connection with her twin brother, Johnny, has gone beyond intuition - she can feel what he feels. So, when Johnny is killed in a tragic accident, James knows before her phone even rings that her brother is gone and that she's alone - truly alone - for the first time in her life.When James arrives in the rural town of Hawthorne, California to settle her brother's affairs, she's forced to rehash the ominous past she and Johnny shared and finally face Micah, the only person who knows about it. He's also the only man she's ever loved.But James soon discovers that the strange connection she had with Johnny isn't quite gone, and the more she immerses herself into his world, the more questions she has about the brother she thought she knew. Johnny was keeping secrets, and he's not the only one. What she uncovers will push her to unravel what happened in the days before Johnny's death, but in the end, she'll have to decide which truths should come to light, and which should stay buried forever.READERS LOVE ADRIENNE YOUNG'Oh my god, I adored this book' 5* reader review'Spellbinding' Jodi Picoult'Delightful' 5* reader review'Bewitching' Rebecca Ross'Incredibly atmospheric' 5* reader review'Exquisite' Stephanie Garber'Eerie and mysterious' 5* reader review'Captivating' Sue Lynn Tan
A Sea-Grape Tree: A Novel (The Rebecca Landon Novels #2)
by Rosamond LehmannA woman searches for a fresh start on a remote Caribbean island in this sequel to Rosamond Lehmann's classic The Ballad and the Source The year is 1933. After a heart-wrenching betrayal by her married lover, Rebecca Landon leaves London for a tiny island in the Caribbean. There, she meets a colony of expatriates, including the voluble Captain Cunningham and his wife, Ellie, who were the first white settlers on the isle. She also meets Johnny, a married former pilot who was crippled in the war and now lives as a recluse. Drawn together by their mutual pain and sorrow, he and Rebecca are soon swept into a passionate affair. But there's yet another presence on the island: the spirit of Sibyl Jardine, a scandalous beauty who fascinated Rebecca as a child and has left an unforgettable mark on the woman Rebecca has become. Mrs. Jardine also came to this remote island to escape, and before she died, she forged a powerful connection with Johnny. Does her ghost still cast a shadow over the island's inhabitants? What is her unfinished business and what is she trying to communicate to Rebecca and Johnny? Or is it Rebecca who is trying to communicate something, driven by her own need for closure? This is a poignant, uplifting novel about the lives we leave behind, our eternal quest for love, and the answers we seek when our faith is shaken.
A Sea-Grape Tree: A Novel (Virago Modern Classics #244)
by Rosamond LehmannIn 1933 we meet Rebecca, heroine of THE BALLAD AND THE SOURCE - but in a different world, on many levels. Betrayed by her married lover, Rebecca arrives alone at a small Caribbean island. Here, along with the splendidly eccentric members of the British expatriate colony, she meets the former ace pilot Johnny, crippled now, a misanthropic recluse: for both of them their passionate affair the powerful life force love can be. Here too she encounters voices from the past and the vibrant spirit of Mrs. Jardine - voices which remind Rebecca of the girl she was and the woman she could become.
A Sea-Grape Tree: A Novel (Vmc Ser. #53)
by Rosamond LehmannIn 1933 we meet Rebecca, heroine of THE BALLAD AND THE SOURCE - but in a different world, on many levels. Betrayed by her married lover, Rebecca arrives alone at a small Caribbean island. Here, along with the splendidly eccentric members of the British expatriate colony, she meets the former ace pilot Johnny, crippled now, a misanthropic recluse: for both of them their passionate affair the powerful life force love can be. Here too she encounters voices from the past and the vibrant spirit of Mrs. Jardine - voices which remind Rebecca of the girl she was and the woman she could become.
A Seahorse Year: A Novel
by Stacey D'ErasmoA San Francisco family copes with a teenage son&’s mental illness in &“a wonderful book, with characters that bounce off the page&” (Elizabeth Strout). Named a Best Book of the Year by Newsday and the San Francisco Chronicle In this &“profound, heart-wrenching, and resonant&” Lambda Award–winning novel, a quintessentially modern family is transformed by the mental breakdown of their adolescent son (Francisco Goldman). When Christopher disappears from his San Francisco home, his extended family comes together in a frantic search. But the sixteen-year-old is in much more trouble than they know, and their attempts to both support and save him will challenge their assumptions about themselves and one another. In &“unflinching prose that&’s both descriptive and soulful,&” Stacey D&’Erasmo explores the ways in which love moves us to actions that have both redemptive and disastrous consequences—sometimes in the same heartbeat (Time Out New York). &“Open A Seahorse Year and be mesmerized,&” raved the Advocate of this exquisitely crafted novel that is &“both deeply satisfying and quietly subversive&” (The New York Times Book Review). A winner of the Ferro-Grumley Award for Fiction and other honors, A Seahorse Year is &“a stunning achievement&” (Suzan Sherman). &“[D&’Erasmo] writes with a graceful, sometimes devastating directness, in clear, crisp phrases lined with subtle lyricism.&” —The Boston Globe &“Alternating perspectives and controlled, nuanced writing bring depth and compassion to each character . . . [and] make D&’Erasmo an author to watch.&” —Library Journal &“After turning a page or two of A Seahorse Year you&’ll know you&’re into something special.&” —Out magazine
A Season Most Unfair
by J. Anderson CoatsPerfect for fans of The Beatryce Prophecy and Catherine, Called Birdy, this &“spirited&” (Booklist) historical middle grade coming-of-age story set in medieval times follows a strong-minded girl determined to prove she&’s just as good a candlemaker as any boy.Scholastica, or &“Tick,&” has grown up helping her father make candles in his shop. The experience has its ups and downs—while constantly smelling like tallow makes it hard for Tick to keep friends, stray cats love her. Still, she delights in the work and the fact that she can help Papa. Every summer, they use the long daylight hours to make as many candles as possible to sell at the Stourbridge Fair, the highlight of their year. And this year Tick is finally going to be allowed to make the special Agnus Dei charms that keep travelers safe. Because she&’s a girl, Tick can never be a true apprentice in the trade, but if she gets to do the job anyway, does it matter what she&’s called? But one morning she finds a boy sitting at her workbench. Papa has taken on an apprentice and now Tick is forbidden from helping with the candle-making. Tick isn&’t about to stand for this unfairness. She&’s going prove to Papa that she deserves to be his apprentice, even if it means sneaking away to the Fair…
A Season for Fishin': A Fish Fry Tradition
by Pamela CourtneyA Season for Fishin' is a joyous debut picture book by Pamela Courtney full of fishing, summertime traditions, and delicious food – inspired by the author's intergenerational and multicultural Louisiana upbringing.There’s a rush in the water.Ripples sway,back and forth,back and forth.Sounds like Fish Fry Friday.On the first Fish Fry Friday of the year, Cher wakes before sunrise. It’s the start of the fishing season, and her wish is coming true: She’s finally big enough to join her papere on Ol’ Cane River! She can’t wait to catch a mess of bream for Mamere to fry up for the evening feast.Fishing pole in hand, Cher races to the prized spot down on Ol’ Cane River. Wrigglers wiggle on the line. Cousins giggle as a sign of approval as Cher reels in batch after batch of bream. But when things don’t go as planned, Cher learns the true importance of Fish Fry Friday, and it’s not the big catch . . .Plates clatter.Kinfolk gather.Cher is part of tradition. It’s her season of fishin’.
A Season in Hell with Rimbaud (American Poets Continuum Series #193)
by Dustin Kyle PearsonIn pursuit of his brother, a man traverses the fantastical and grotesque landscape of Hell, pondering their now fractured relationship. The poems in Dustin Pearson’s A Season in Hell with Rimbaud form an allegorical travelogue that chronicles two brothers’ mutual descent into hell. When the older brother runs off by himself, the younger brother begins roaming Hell’s different landscapes in search of him. As he searches, the younger brother ruminates on their now fractured relationship: what brought them here? Can they find each other? Will their bonds ever be repaired? In the tradition of Virgil, Dante, Milton, Swift, Shelley, Joyce, Sarte, and especially Arthur Rimbaud, Pearson leads his speakers on a speculative, epistolary journey through the nether realm inspired by Christian beliefs and tradition. Drawing on the works of French Symbolists and the literary traditions of the American South, A Season in Hell with Rimbaud guides readers through an intimate rendering of one brother’s journey to find his lost and estranged brother, perhaps recovering a part of himself in the process.
A Season of Flirtation (Least Likely to Wed #1)
by Julia JustissA fun foray into the London SeasonHer lessons in flirtation…Could work too well! When Lady Laura Pomeroy offers to give her friend lessons on surviving the Season, she doesn&’t expect her friend&’s brother to join! Banker Miles Rochdale is dubious of the aristocracy and clearly thinks Laura is shallow and silly. Frustratingly, mathematical genius Laura finds herself attracted to him and enjoys challenging his assumptions. But, as a marquess&’s daughter, there&’s no point impressing Miles because she&’ll never be allowed to marry someone in the trade… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Least Likely to WedBook 1: A Season of FlirtationBook 2: The Wallflower's Last Chance Season
A Season of Light
by Julie IromuanyaFor fans of Behold the Dreamers, comes a compelling novel—applauded by the New York Times Book Review as "luminous. . . Iromuanya is a spectacular storyteller"—about a tightly bound Nigerian family living in Florida and the wounds that get passed down from generation to generation, from the author of the acclaimed Mr. and Mrs. Doctor. When 276 schoolgirls are abducted from their school in Nigeria, Fidelis Ewerike, a Florida-based barrister, poet, and former POW of the Nigerian Civil War, begins to go mad, consumed by memories of his younger sister Ugochi, who went missing during that conflict. Consumed by survivor&’s guilt and fearful that the same fate awaits Amara, his sixteen-year-old daughter who bears an uncanny resemblance to Ugochi, Fidelis locks her in her bedroom, offering no words of explanation, only lovingly—if poorly—made meals and sweets. Amid that singular action, the Ewerike family spirals into chaos: After unsuccessful attempts to free her daughter from her room, his wife Adaobi seeks the counsel of a preacher, praying for spiritual liberation from the curse she is certain has plagued her family since leaving Nigeria. Fourteen-year-old Chuk, beset by his own war with the neighborhood boys, receives a painful education on force, masculinity, and his tenuous position within his family. And rebellious, resentful Amara is hungry for her life to be hers, so the moment she is able to escape her imprisonment, she falls in love—not with the Aba-born engineer-in-training her mother envisages, but with Maksym Kostyk, the son of the town drunk. Before long, the two have concocted a plan to run away from the trappings of their familial traumas. Perfect for readers of Sing, Unburied, Sing, Julie Iromuanya's A Season of Light is an all-consuming masterpiece.To peer into the window of the Ewerike family&’s lives is a gift.