Do you remember when you lost your innocence? I do... It was 1969, GRACIE MAE WILLIAMS ran through the sprinklers in her backyard. Today, one week before her sixth birthday, a terrible abuse was born. An abuse which would be called the game, would last for eight years. Creating a world to escape where the skies are pink and yellow, and happy dancing flowers move gingerly in the soft wind, Gracie would hide here in her thoughts. Hoping to hold on to what little innocence she still had remaining, her abuser would continue to follow her to even the safest corners of her dreams. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, a young girl sold peanuts in the streets of Vietnam. An American soldier, JAXTON CARLTON WYATT would offer her a hope of better things to come. Two little girls lived seven thousand miles apart, but one day their lives would come together. Joined by a shared fate, only one would be saved. Unfolding over the course of eight years, with flashbacks that offer insight into the characters' histories, Mending Broken Wings is a work of women's fiction (based on true events) With three generations of compelling drama set in China, Vietnam and the U.S., this novel will appeal to readers of both fiction and non-fiction.

Jace stood outside the pale, white door; tears flowed freely from his eyes as he watched the doctor and nurses move quickly around her pallid form. Needles poked and prodded at her delicate skin, the nurse steadily pumped air into her lungs. He could hear the muffled sounds of information being passed between them, a dance of voices back and forth.Thirty-two year old female ... hit and run ... blood pressure dropping ...Bree Sullivan's life was everything she had ever hoped or imagined. A good job, a loving husband, a beautiful son. Until one day when a tragic car accident changes everything. Can Bree distinguish the real from the fantastic? Can she find her way back to the life she loves?

Mending the Broken Wings by H. MiUndrae Prince, PhD [--------------------------------------------]

I broke my silence so you may see my soul, gave you my heart so you may pour your pain into my well. Use my will to guide you over the mountain to continue the journey past thick brushes. Take my shovel and unearth the beautiful surface which has been buried beneath.

Discover the transformative power of hope, resilience, and joy in Eden Mirabelle's exquisite collection of poetry and reflective verses. This book is not just a read; it's a journey towards finding happiness and healing. Every page reveals the strength in vulnerability, the beauty in struggle, and the freedom in healing. Whether you're mending a broken heart or seeking deeper connections, these words will guide you to soar above life's challenges. Perfect for anyone at any stage of life, this book is a precious gift of love and care - for yourself or someone special. Embrace this journey of emotional liberation and let Eden's poetry be your guide to a lifetime of joy and fulfillment. Dive into this world of poetic beauty and let your heart find its wings.

"To Mend a Broken Wing is one family's story of their fight for hope, renewed faith and understanding as they struggled to overcome the piercing effects of a family crisis. It is not a story of grief and despair. It is a real-life drama, shared to restore hope, reveal understanding and release love to all who suffer. It is also a 'handbook' to people everywhere, in all walks of life, on how to love others through the trauma of stress and depression."--p. 42.

Directors in the Childrens Advocacy Centers of Georgia state network of CACs have collaborated on a book certain to provide words of future hope and healing for the courageous children who have been victims of childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Indeed, anyone who has experienced a traumatic event, or have been the loved one of such a person, will find value and meaning to the thoughts and messages inside this book. Our mission is to be, now and always, for the children. ___________________ People who work at Childrens Advocacy Centers go to work not just for a job, but in commitment to an important cause. Ultimately, their response and involvement with a child who has alleged child abuse and the childs family, while significant, is relatively brief considering the future lifetime of a child. However, this can be a critical pivot point for everyone involved. With this book, the Childrens Advocacy Centers of Georgia, through the amazing words of the Executive Directors of Georgias CACs, seek to expand their positive influence beyond the immediate needs of child survivors of abuse and their families. The words in this book are parting gifts for the children and families who are served in Childrens Advocacy Centers, for them to read and contemplate, and then re-read, in their own individual journeys toward health and healing (Chris Newlin, MS LPC, executive director, National Childrens Advocacy Center, Huntsville, Alabama).

COULD SHE GET HER MAN? Gaylynn Janos wanted to experience life—and that meant finding the perfect man. Problem was, Hunter Davis still thought of her as a pesky girl. Well, Gaylynn was a woman now—and she planned to get exactly what she desired! Hunter couldn't believe the persistent teenage tomboy had become a curvaceous beauty who still tormented him. Gaylynn was his friend's sister and definitely off-limits, but how could any man refuse soul-stirring kisses? He might just have to enjoy Gaylynn's pursuit—as long as she didn't have marriage on her mind! THREE WEDDINGS AND A GIFT: Three siblings say "I do"—with a little help from a family heirloom!

Shai, the ten-year-old son of a Galilean fisherman, deeply desires his father’s pride and respect. The frustrated, sometimes angry, boy is challenged by jealousy and competes for attention from a blood relative, his older brother, Ezra. Maturing into adolescence, Shai and his best friend each seek a girlfriend, even doing something ridiculous to gain their attention. Brutality surrounds Shai, ranging from a school bully to Roman torture. The term ‘payment or punishment’ spreads quickly as the unyielding Roman rulers enforce market taxes in Capernaum. Everything is about to change when Shai befriends a stranger from Nazareth one day while bathing in the waters of the Galilee. While his rabbi teaches him to become a man and to abide by Hebrew laws, Yeshua (Jesus) teaches loving care through action. Confused, Shai is faced with conflicting choices, one after another. As Yeshua reveals his power and destiny, people in Shai’s life react differently to his friend’s messages. Shai’s relationships evolve and change as his choices transform not just his life, but also the lives of others.

When Meg and Mike help their father to rescue a fur seal in trouble, little do they know that their little brother Mark will fall in love with her and want to keep her in their backyard swimming pool. Everyone but Mark can see it's an idea that will never work. But other dramas are happening for the Aussie Angels and it isn't until the seal escapes that the Green family find out that humans and fur seals can be loyal and loving friends. SEAL WITH A KISS is the third instalment in a series loved by children all over Australia.