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The Man Who Invented Christmas (Movie Tie-In): How Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol Rescued His Career and Revived Our Holiday Spirits
by Les StandifordAs uplifting as the tale of Scrooge itself, this is the story of how Charles Dickens revived the signal holiday of the Western world. Soon to be a major motion picture. Just before Christmas in 1843, a debt-ridden and dispirited Charles Dickens wrote a small book he hoped would keep his creditors at bay. His publisher turned it down, so Dickens used what little money he had to put out A Christmas Carol himself. He worried it might be the end of his career as a novelist. The book immediately caused a sensation. And it breathed new life into a holiday that had fallen into disfavor, undermined by lingering Puritanism and the cold modernity of the Industrial Revolution. It was a harsh and dreary age, in desperate need of spiritual renewal, ready to embrace a book that ended with blessings for one and all. With warmth, wit, and an infusion of Christmas cheer, Les Standiford whisks us back to Victorian England, its most beloved storyteller, and the birth of the Christmas we know best. The Man Who Invented Christmas is a rich and satisfying read for Scrooges and sentimentalists alike.
The Man Who Invented Christmas: How Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol Rescued His Career and Revived Our Holiday Spirits
by Les StandifordAs uplifting as the tale of Scrooge itself, this is the story of how one writer and one book revived the signal holiday of the Western world.Just before Christmas in 1843, a debt-ridden and dispirited Charles Dickens wrote a small book he hoped would keep his creditors at bay. His publisher turned it down, so Dickens used what little money he had to put out A Christmas Carol himself. He worried it might be the end of his career as a novelist.The book immediately caused a sensation. And it breathed new life into a holiday that had fallen into disfavor, undermined by lingering Puritanism and the cold modernity of the Industrial Revolution. It was a harsh and dreary age, in desperate need of spiritual renewal, ready to embrace a book that ended with blessings for one and all.With warmth, wit, and an infusion of Christmas cheer, Les Standiford whisks us back to Victorian England, its most beloved storyteller, and the birth of the Christmas we know best. The Man Who Invented Christmas is a rich and satisfying read for Scrooges and sentimentalists alike.From the Hardcover edition.
The Man Who Knew the Medicine: The Teachings of Bill Eagle Feather
by Henry NieseThe teachings of Bill Eagle Feather, Sun Dance chief and medicine man of the Rosebud Sioux, as told by his apprentice. • Reveals personal accounts of important Native American rituals such as the yuwipi and the sun dance. • Includes stories and teachings from the last years of Bill Eagle Feather's life.Lakota medicine man Bill Schweigman Eagle Feather gained widespread recognition as an uncompromising spiritual leader in the 1960s when he defied a U.S. government ban on Indian religious practice and performed the Sun Dance ritual with public piercing. He continued on as Sun Dance chief and teacher of the Lakota way of life until his death in 1980. Author Henry Niese met Bill Eagle Feather during a sweatlodge ceremony preceding a Sun Dance on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation in 1975. That was the beginning of the relationship between student and teacher that is captured with humor and respect in The Man Who Knew the Medicine. Niese brings readers along on his journey from outsider to initiate to elder, a transformation guided by Bill Eagle Feather. He describes sacred traditions such as the sweatlodge, the yuwipi, and the powerful Sioux Sun Dance, which Niese participated in for 16 years on the Rosebud reservation. His firsthand accounts provide a portal into a sacred reality as well as insight into the struggles of the Indian community to perpetuate its values and religious truths in the context of contemporary America. Above all, The Man Who Knew the Medicine offers the opportunity to experience the unique personality of a fascinating individual and respected healer through the eyes of a friend and a student.
The Man Who Mapped Consciousness: The Life and Legacy of Dr. David R. Hawkins, The Authorized Biography
by Susan HawkinsA biography of the late spiritual pioneer Dr. David R. Hawkins, or "Doc" as he was known to many of his devotees."This is more than a biography; it&’s a heartfelt journey, an invitation to experience his life and witness the extraordinary legacy he left behind."Dr. David R. Hawkins, a man whose existence was a symphony of curiosity, discovery, and transformation, a man, who not only was a brilliant thinker, but a man of deep compassion and love, dedicated to the upliftment of all of humanity.From his discoveries as a science-based psychiatrist to the confirmed reality of his own unique spiritual experiences, David R. Hawkins has gifted us with a treasure trove of insights into the human psyche and consciousness itself, that are as mind-blowing as they are soul-nourishing. He handed us a road map to Truth with his visionary Map of Consciousness®, an extremely useful guide in gaining profound insights into the nature or our existence and purpose on earth.In this book, you will come face to face with the revelations that turned his world upside down and elevated the consciousness of anyone fortunate enough to encounter his work.Let&’s begin this journey of Dr. David R. Hawkins, an extraordinary yet ordinary life whose imprint on the world stands for Truth as the highest endeavor, embraces compassion for all sentient beings, and in complete surrender and devotion to God as the Ultimate Reality.
The Man Who Never Stopped Sleeping: A Novel
by Aharon AppelfeldFrom the award-winning, internationally acclaimed author (“One of the greatest writers of the age”—The Guardian): a young Holocaust survivor takes his first steps toward creating a new life in the newly established state of Israel. Erwin doesn’t remember much about his journey across Europe when the war finally ended because he spent most of it asleep, carried by other survivors as they emerged from their hiding places or were liberated from the camps and made their way to the shores of Naples,where they filled refugee camps and wondered what was to become of them. As he struggles to stay awake, Erwin becomes part of a group of boys being rigorously trained both physically and mentally by an emissary from Palestine for life in their new home. The fog of sleep slowly begins to lift, and when Erwin and his fellow clandestine immigrants are released by British authorities from the detention camp in Atlit, he and his comrades are assigned to a kibbutz, where they learn how to tend to the land and speak their new language. But a part of Erwin desperately clings to the past—to memories of his parents, to his mother tongue, to the Ukrainian city where he was born—and he knows that despite what he is being told, who he was is just as important as who he is now becoming.When he is wounded in an engagement with snipers, Erwin must spend long months recovering from multiple surgeries and trying to regain the use of his legs. As he exercises his body, he exercises his mind as well, copying passages from the Bible in his newly acquired Hebrew and working up the courage to create his own texts in this language both old and new, hoping to succeed as a writer where his beloved, tormented father had failed. With the support of his friends and of other survivors, and with the encouragement of his mother (who visits him in his dreams), Erwin takes his first tentative steps with his crutches—and with his pen. Once again, Aharon Appelfeld mines heartrending personal experience to create dazzling, masterly fiction with a universal resonance.From the Hardcover edition.
The Man Who Sees Dead People: The Astonishing Story Of A Psychic
by Joe PowerFor almost a decade, psychic medium Joe Power has used his extraordinary powers to investigate high-profile, unsolved crimes around the world, including, most recently, the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.But it wasn't always this way. Joe had denied his psychic abilities until the day his brother was found dead. Then messages from the spirit world led him to see the shocking truth behind the tragedy . . . his brother had been murdered.Joe realized he could no longer ignore the startling visions and voices in his head. He vowed to use his psychic gift to help solve the murder cases that were leaving detectives baffled, and loved ones without closure. In The Man Who Sees Dead People he tells the astonishing story of his life for the first time.
The Man Who Swam into History: The (Mostly) True Story of My Jewish Family (Jewish History, Life, and Culture)
by Robert A. RosenstoneThe story begins with a grandfather who heroically escaped from Russia by swimming the Pruth River to Romania—or did he? Then there are stories of another grandfather who kept a lifelong mistress; grandmothers who were ignored except in the kitchen; migrations legal and illegal from Eastern Europe to Canada to California; racketeers on one side of the family and Communists on the other; and a West Coast adolescence in the McCarthy years. All of these (mostly true) stories form a Jewish family's history, a tale of dislocation and assimilation. But in the hands of award-winning historian Robert Rosenstone, they become much more. The fragments of memory so beautifully preserved in The Man Who Swam into History add unforgettable, human characters to the now familiar story of the Jewish diaspora in the twentieth century. This combination memoir/short story collection recounts the Rosenstone family's passage from Romania to America. Robert Rosenstone tells the story not as a single, linear narrative, but through "tales, sequences, windows, moments, and fragments resurrected from the lives of three generations in my two parental families, set in five countries on two continents over the period of almost a century." This more literary and personal approach allows Rosenstone's relatives to emerge as distinct personalities, voices who quarrel and gossip, share their dreams and fears, and maintain the ties of a loving, if eccentric, family. Among the genre of "coming to America" tales, The Man Who Swam into History is a work of unique vision, one that both records and reconstructs the past even as it continuously—and humorously—questions the truth of its own assertions.
The Man Who Talks with the Flowers: The Intimate Life Story of Dr. George Washington Carver
by Glenn ClarkGeorge Washington Carver (1864-1943) was an American scientist, botanist, educator and inventor. Much of Carver's fame is based on his research into and promotion of alternative crops to cotton, such as peanuts and sweet potatoes. He wanted poor farmers to grow alternative crops both as a source of their own food and as a source of other products to improve their quality of life. The most popular of his 44 practical bulletins for farmers contained 105 food recipes that used peanuts. He also promoted about 100 products made from peanuts that were useful for the house and farm, including cosmetics, dyes, paints, plastics, gasoline, and nitroglycerin. In addition to his work on agricultural extension education for purposes of advocacy of sustainable agriculture and appreciation of plants and nature, Carver's important accomplishments also included improvement of racial relations, mentoring children, poetry, painting, and religion. He served as an example of the importance of hard work, a positive attitude, and a good education. His humility, humanitarianism, good nature, frugality, and rejection of economic materialism also have been admired widely. This is the story of Glenn Clark's friendship with Carver.-Print ed.
The Man Who Walked on Water: A Novel
by Jacob BeaverA trip to Appalachia to investigate a religious "miracle" becomes a transformational spiritual journey for one unsuspecting Londoner in this modern tale that touches on the mysterious questions in our lives—a poignant, wry novel infused with the humor and warm skepticism of Nick Hornby’s How to Be Good.Dumped, depressed, and bored with his dead-end job, Londoner John Mallory decides to shake up his life. He accepts his journalist brother’s offer to help him on a documentary film investigating a pastor in rural Tennessee who claims he can walk on water. Locals are convinced it’s the Lord’s work. John and his brother, Steve, have their doubts, and hope the film will answer the question: Is it a true miracle—or a giant hoax?When John arrives in Appalachia, he discovers a few unexpected surprises, including a charming hotel receptionist who catches his eye and the charismatic, deeply religious pastor who coyly dodges the fact-focused investigation. The deeper John becomes immersed in this charming bucolic community that is so different from the harried, cold London he knows, the further conflicted he becomes. At a spiritual crossroads, John must decide what he wants: to force a decent man to prove his faith and return to an empty urban life—or to explore the possibilities this new world of mystery, warmth, and faith-focused life holds?Jacob Beaver’s beautiful and witty novel challenges the assumptions and certainties of a logic-driven, mainstream urban culture, offering an inviting alternative perspective that is open to mystery and new beginnings. “Beaver writes well with very vivid descriptions of people, places, and states of mind. Unexpected, strangely satisfying, and great fun!” — Lisa Alther, author of About Women: Conversations Between a Writer and a Painter and Kinflicks“The Man Who Walked on Water is a gentle, curious, attentive, and intelligent book. Jacob Beaver sees Southern Appalachia through fresh eyes, and he’s got a wonderfully straightforward approach to the old problem of being a hurt person in a beautiful world. I loved it.” — James Whorton, author of Frankland
The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare (Timeless Classic Ser.)
by G. K. ChestertonChesterton&’s finest achievement—at once a gripping thriller and a powerful allegoryIn a colorful neighborhood of West London, two poets are at each other&’s throats. Gregory is an anarchist who longs to upend civilization with the power of his words, while Syme is a man of reason, convinced his opponent&’s beliefs are nothing but a fashionable pose. To prove his seriousness, Gregory introduces Syme to the central council of European radicals, where the newcomer is given the codename &“Thursday.&” Though none will admit it, every man in the council is a liar—and each is deadly in his own way. Gregory has no inkling that his new comrade Syme is an undercover detective, sent by Scotland Yard to destroy the council from within. But as the other men reveal their secrets in turn, it becomes clear that Thursday is not the enemy; it is the mysterious figure named Sunday whom they all should fear. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
The Man Who Was a Woman and Other Queer Tales from Hindu Lore
by Devdutt PattanaikA god transforms into a nymph and enchants another god.A king becomes pregnant.A prince discovers on his wedding night that he is not a man.Another king has children who call him both father and mother. A hero turns into a eunuch and wears female apparel. A princess has to turn into a man before she can avenge her humiliation. Widows of a king make love to conceive his child. Friends of the same sex end up marrying each other after one of them metamorphoses into a woman. These are some of the tales from Hindu lore that this unique book examines. The Man Who Was a Woman and Other Queer Tales from Hindu Lore is a compilation of traditional Hindu stories with a common thread: sexual transformation and gender metamorphosis. In addition to the thought-provoking stories in The Man Who Was a Woman and Other Queer Tales from Hindu Lore, you'll also find: an examination of the universality of queer narratives with examples from Greek lore and Irish folklore a comparison of the Hindu paradigm to the biblical paradigm a look at how Hindu society and Hindu scripture responds to queer sexuality a discussion of the Hijras, popularly believed to be the “third gender” in India--their probable origin, and how they fit into Hindu societyWith the telling of each of these tales, you will also learn how the author came upon each of them and how they relate to the context of dominant Hindu attitudes toward sex, gender, pleasure, fertility, and celibacy.
The Man Who Went into the West: The Life of R.S. Thomas
by Byron RogersThe award-winning life story of Wales national poet and vicar R.S. Thomas is “a biography touched by genius.” (Craig Brown, Mail on Sunday)R.S. Thomas is widely considered as one of the twentieth-century’s greatest English language poets. His bitter yet beautiful collections on Wales, its landscape, people and identity, reflect a life of political and spiritual asceticism. Indeed, Thomas is a man who banned vacuum cleaners from his house on grounds of noise, whose first act on moving into an ancient cottage was to rip out the central heating, and whose attempts to seek out more authentically Welsh parishes only brought him more into contact with loud English holidaymakers.To Thomas’s many admirers this will be a surprising, sometimes shocking, but at last humanising portrait of someone who wrote truly metaphysical poetry.“A masterpiece.” —Daily Express“A striking, vivid and tender reading of the man . . . Excellent.” —Observer“Riotiously funny.” —Rowan Williams, Sunday Times“It is precisely Byron Rogers’ darkly comic sense of the ridiculous that melts the frost from the head of R.S. Thomas and humanizes a remote and bleakly beautiful writer.” —The Times“A chatty, disorderly but extremely good [biography] . . . A wonderfully comprehensive picture of the man.” —Daily Telegraph“As revealing an account of a severely private person that anyone could hope to achieve.” —Alan Brownjohn, Times Literary Supplement“Engagingly high-spirited and daring.” —Andrew Motion, Guardian Book of the Week“Charming and deftly written. . . . A very funny book.” —Literary Review“As readable and rounded a life of the man as could be written.” —TabletWinner of the James Tait Black prize for biography
The Man You Always Wanted Is the One You Already Have
by Paula FriedrichsenHubba, Hubba! Check Out Your Hubby He’s predictable, proverbial, and prone to leaving his dirty clothes in a pilebesidethe laundry basket. He’s the big lug lying next to you every night–and believe it or not, heisyour Prince Charming! But what happens when a man other than your husband begins looking and sounding more appealing? Transform your marriage with the realization thatthe man you always wanted is the one you already have. Striking biblical insights, combined with Paula Friedrichsen ’s candid revelations about the inappropriate relationship that nearly destroyed her marriage, will help you see that no man compares to the one you already have. Discover how to: - embrace the differences between you and your spouse, - revel in the freedom of forgiveness, and - draw near to the only Source of lasting fulfillment. Story Behind the Book “Twelve years ago, I became romantically, though thankfully not sexually, involved with my then-pastor. This resulted in the church’s devastation and a great deal of harm to both of our marriages. But God used the difficult lessons I learned during that arduous time to reshape my thinking about marriage and to plainly show me that the man I always wanted was the one I already had. By using my own story of failure and forgiveness as a backdrop, this book illustrates how our heart’s desire is often found no further then the big lug lying next to us in bed each night!” –Paula Friedrichsen From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Man from the Other Side
by Uri Orlev Hillel HalkinA Pole, 14-year-old Marek helps his stepfather smuggle goods into the Jewish ghetto, enduring trips through the foul sewers not from altruism but in order to reap lucrative profits. When Marek decides to help another Jew, his actions lead him into the ghetto during the peak of the uprising. "The author's refusal to exaggerate gives the story unimpeachable impact".--Publishers Weekly.
The Man in the Mirror: Solving the 24 Problems Men Face
by Patrick M. MorleyAre you ready to trade the demands of the never-ending rat race for the timeless rewards of godly manhood? Join the millions of others who have turned to The Man in the Mirror as their go-to guide for over 30 years.In this updated and expanded edition of The Man in the Mirror, bestselling author Patrick Morley helps you overcome common roadblocks in the road to spiritual growth and chart a path toward becoming a better leader wherever you are--at home, in your workplace, and in your community.With its practical advice, thought-provoking questions, and biblical insights, The Man in the Mirror will challenge you to reflect on your life, identify your problem areas, and make the changes necessary to love God, yourself, and others better.Along the way, Morley addresses the questions he's asked the most often, including:How can I fix my broken relationships?How can I establish financial strength?How do I tackle pride, fear, and anger?How do I set priorities and decide what's important?Praise for The Man in the Mirror:"Every once in a while someone comes along and says what I've been trying to put into words for years. This is one of those books. It's Augustine for the twentieth century. Real. Honest. Hard-hitting. Taking on the dragons. Read this book at your own risk. It's a serendipity--one surprise after another."--Lyman Coleman, bestselling author"To 'walk your talk' as a successful businessman is a challenge very few meet. Pat Morley walks his talk. He is a successful businessman, and he brings his wisdom and experience to all of us in a very readable and understandable form in The Man in the Mirror. I encourage you to not only read this book but also practice its principles."--Ron Blue, managing partner, Ron Blue & Co.
The Man in the Mirror: Solving the 24 Problems Men Face
by R. C. Sproul Patrick MorleyThe Man in the Mirror has established itself as a cornerstone in men's literature since its 1989 release. Winner of the prestigious Gold Medallion Award and appearing on the best-seller list eighteen times, it has helped thousands of men understand the person who stares back at them from the glass each morning and know what to do about his twenty-four most difficult problems. Written by a foremost Christian men's leader, this powerful book invites men to take a probing look at their identities, relationships, finances, time, temperament, and most important, the means to bring about lasting change. If life's demands are constantly pressuring you to run faster and jump higher, this book is for you. Rich in anecdotes, thought-provoking questions, biblical insights, and featuring focus questions in each chapter suitable for personal or group use, The Man in the Mirror offers a penetrating, pragmatic, and life-changing look at how to trade the rat race for the rewards of godly manhood.
The Man of My Schemes
by Leslie J. SherrodHaving a fake boyfriend comes with a real price. It started with her co-workers and then spread to her sister-friends at church: the “must-have-a-man-marriage-baby-family-right-now-because-you’re-not-getting-any-younger” fever. Tired of the merciless prying and invasive questions about her lack of a love life, thirty-four-year-old Berry Jenkins comes up with an elaborate plan to convince everyone she has finally landed the man of her dreams – she fakes it. However, her foolproof conspiracy to pretend she’s met the perfect beau turns out to be proof of foolishness as her scheme of a made-up relationship spirals out of control. Only a miracle will save Berry from her fairytale fantasy turned nightmare reality, which only worsens as her web of lies begins to unravel. Facing exposure, Berry fears that the trap she’s created for herself is too messy, too tangled – and maybe even too deadly – for her chance at love to survive.
The Man of the Desert (Grace Livingston Hill #63)
by Grace Livingston HillJohn Brownleigh had lived the lonely life of a missionary for three years, ministering to his flock of Indians in the desert. Although he longed for companionship, he knew it would take a special type of woman to live his chosen life with him. Hazel Radcliffe arrived in Arizona by private car on a passing train. She planned to stay for only one day, but circumstances threw her into deep trouble. Saved by Brownleigh, she felt an immediate attraction for the strong, dedicated man. Could two such different people ever find happiness together? Or was their love fated to be put aside forever? Bookshare has over 70 of the novels by Grace Livingston Hill. Among them look for #66 The Girl From Montana, #67 A Daily Rate, #68 The Story of a Whim, #69 According to the Pattern, #70 in the way, #71 Exit Betty, #72 The White Lady, #73 Not Under the Law, #74 Lo Michael, #75 The Witness, #76 The City of Fire, #77 The Ransom, #78 Found Treasure, #81 Duskin, #82 The White Flower, #84 Cloudy Jewel, #85 Crimson Mountain, #86 The Mystery of Mary and #87 Out of the Storm, with more on the way.
The Man the Moment Demands: Master the 10 Characteristics of the Comprehensive Man
by Jason WilsonIn a world where misinformation distorts the essence of manhood and societal expectations push men into emotional incarceration, bestselling author and founder of the Cave of Adullam, Jason Wilson, offers a path to freedom.The Man the Moment Demands will empower you to become the right man in every moment by embodying the ten characteristics of the comprehensive man: the Fighter, the Provider, the Leader, the Lover, the Nurturer, the Gentleman, the Friend, the Husband, the Father, and the Son. With The Man the Moment Demands you'll learn how tounpack the impact of your past and unlock the power to shape your future;embrace transparency and express the full spectrum of your emotions while maintaining self-control;evolve beyond the &“alpha male&” myth through example, not intimidation; andanswer the question &“Who are you?&” to strip away the facade and live authentically. This is not just a transformative book; it's a blueprint. A rite of passage for those ready to rise and rediscover what it truly means to be a man—authentically human. One that will empower you to be the man the moments demands.
The Mandaean Rivers Scroll: An Analysis (Gnostica)
by Brikha NasoraiaThis book features detailed analysis of an ancient secret scroll from the Middle East known as the Rivers Scroll or Diwan Nahrawatha, providing valuable insight into the Gnostic Mandaean religion. This important scroll offers a window of understanding into the Mandaean tradition, with its intricate worldview, ritual life, mysticism and esoteric qualities, as well as intriguing art. The text of the Rivers Scroll and its artistic symbolism have never before been properly analyzed and interpreted, and the significance of the document has been lost in scholarship. This study includes key segments translated into English for the first time and gives the scroll the worthy place it deserves in the history of the Mandaean tradition. It will be of interest to scholars of Gnosticism, religious studies, archaeology and Semitic languages.
The Mandala Way: A Creative Journey into Healing and Self-empowerment
by Eitan KedmyWith gorgeous artwork, practical meditation exercises and accessible drawing guides, this is the only mandala book that offers a journey of self-discovery by showing how to create your own mandalas.Discover the power of mandalas with this drawing guide designed to help you look inward and give expression to your inner world of thoughts, feelings and experiences. Accessible for both artists and beginners, The Mandala Way acts as a gateway to the rich, multi-dimensional world of the mandala.Working your way through 16 mandalas, Eitan Kedmy offers an introduction, step-by-step line drawings, full-colour mandala art and a meditation for each mandala. The first eight lessons introduce you to basic templates, such as the Seed of Life and the Star of David. In the final eight lessons you will embark on a personal journey through the body&’s chakras:Sacral Chakra Mandala to help you feel more present. Heart Chakra Mandala to aid you in finding unconditional love within yourself.Throat Chakra Mandala to sharpen your self-expression. Combining creativity and fun with self-discovery and spiritual growth, the act of drawing mandalas helps to ease anxiety and insecurity, bring about clarity of thought and enhance our feelings of self-worth and self-confidence.
The Mandarin Tree: Manifest Joy, Luck, and Magic with Two Asian American Mystics
by Pamela Chen Samantha BlossomAttract More Joy, Luck, and Magic to Every Aspect of Your LifeTaiwanese American authors Pamela Chen and Samantha Blossom teach you how to use ancient, Far Eastern magic in a modernized way, no matter your background or experience level. With their help, you can shift your mindset and unlock divine success through sacred energetic practices that anyone can tap into immediately.The Mandarin Tree shares the wisdom of Asia in an accessible way, presenting insights on mystical beings and animal magic, goddesses and ancestors, crystals, Feng Shui, and the Five Elements. Discover techniques that call in the power of the Laughing Buddha, the Money Frog, the lunisolar zodiac, and more. With these easy-to-use methods, you can unlock your mandarin tree magic, step into the prosperity portal, and manifest your most magical life.Includes a foreword by Benebell Wen, author of The Tao of Craft
The Mandela Plot
by Kenneth BonertThe second novel from GG finalist and international award winner Kenneth Bonert, who brought Jewish Johannesburg to explosive life in his 2013 debut, The Lion Seeker.As the 1980s draw to a close, apartheid is in its death throes and South Africa is a maelstrom of political violence. Young Martin Helger has problems of his own. Out of place at an elite private school, he is the son of a rough-handed scrap dealer and lives in the shadow of his enigmatic brother, a neighbourhood legend. When an irresistible young American boards at the Helger home, a transfixed Martin soon finds himself wrenched out of the isolated bubble of his white privilege and thrust into the raw heart of South Africa's racial struggle. At the same time, secrets from the past begin to emerge and old sins long-buried return in terrifying new ways, tearing at the Helgers, a second-generation Jewish family, even as the larger forces of history and politics tear apart the country. Migration, terrorism, revolution, identity and memory--these are just some of the bold themes brilliantly and honestly explored in this powerful novel. At once a riveting literary thriller, a moving coming-of-age tale, and an unforgettable journey through a fascinating world, The Mandela Plot entertains and terrifies in equal measure, and resonates profoundly in light of current affairs.
The Mandela Plot: A Novel
by Kenneth BonertA Jewish teenager is drawn into the political violence of apartheid South Africa in this &“riveting thriller&” by the award-winning author of The Lion Seeker (Booklist, starred review). As the 1980s draw to a close, apartheid is in its death throes and South Africa is a maelstrom of social unrest. Johannesburg teenager Martin Helger has problems of his own. The son of a Jewish scrap dealer, he&’s out of place at his elite private school. When an American named Annie comes to stay with his family, Martin becomes transfixed. But as he gets closer to her, he finds himself wrenched from his privileged bubble and thrust into the raw heart of South Africa's racial struggle. Meanwhile, secrets from the past begin to emerge and old sins return to tear Martin&’s family apart, even as the larger forces of history and politics tear apart the country. At once a riveting literary thriller, a moving coming-of-age tale, and an unforgettable journey through a fascinating world, The Mandela Plot entertains and terrifies in equal measure.A Finalist for the National Jewish Book Award
The Manger
by James C. RodenmayerA Christmas story set in modern time, Told in wonderful colorful rhyme. About a little girl and the Lord above, The whole family is sure to love!