The author shares the story of her four years as a volunteer at an orphanage in rural China, the one-child policy that created hundreds of abandoned infants, and the children she came to know, love, and care for.

Loving the Silent Tears is more than a musical. It is a celebration. This remarkable show rejoices in the diversity of our world: Sixteen vibrant global cultures are presented through soaring music, astounding sets and costumes, and an impressive cast of singers and dancers. Moving deeper, the musical’s book and lyrics weave the entrancing story of a magical journey and the crisscrossing paths of an older, disenchanted woman and a lost young man propelled on the way to self-discovery. It is a search for a meaningful existence and ultimately, an exaltation of finding peace within ourselves. Musical theatre has always conveyed tales of love, ambition, and adversity through song and dance. With a topic that’s more unique than most, this musical is particularly deep yet highly entertaining. The theme revolves around the innate human longing to contact a higher power, or in the poet’s words, “Loving the silent tears for You more than the diamonds of the world.” Good theatre invites us to think, to question, and to aspire. Loving the Silent Tears does just that, providing aesthetic gratification while planting the seeds for further reflection.

"I never thought about how I would face separation in the future. I never thought about how I would face death in the future. If I had to go through life and death and love and hate, I would rather stay with you until I die." Looking at Liu Yan in the crook of her arm, sleeping so soundly but sleeping so restlessly, Anhang lightly kissed her brow. The 37 ° touch melted the knot in her heart that had gathered on her brow."In the time it took for a spark to fly off a piece of flint, it was as if that sweet summer had returned ..."

“Johnson eloquently conveys the absolute devastation Ana experiences at what feels like the ultimate betrayal by the person she loves most” – Readers’ Favorite. A powerful and heart-wrenching story of one woman’s struggle with polygamy After spending her life fantasizing about her dream husband, Ana believes she has finally found the one when she meets Alec Coleman. He is charming, witty, and has looks to die for. The two feel an instant attraction, and it seems that Ana’s dreams have finally come true. But when Alec rekindles a relationship with his former ex-girlfriend, Ana’s perfect life soon spirals into chaos. As a convert to Islam, Ana discovers her new religion allows men to take multiple wives. Ana thinks nothing much of it until Alec uses force and influence to draw her into a polygamous marriage. Grappling with betrayal feelings and unsure how she can share her husband with another woman, Ana learns why polygamy is called “the mother of all pain.” Gritty, poignant, and deeply moving, The Silent Tears of Polygamy is an eye-opening novel that explores the challenges that countless women in polygamous marriages struggle with daily. Inspired by a true story, this book provides a unique and memorable insight into a first wife’s feelings and thoughts battling with jealousy and insecurity. A cautionary tale, Ana’s story reveals how women can maintain their identity and take back control of their lives, one prayer, one voice, and one grueling day at a time. Scroll up and grab your copy today What readers are saying: “Not only did Robin manage to word feelings in ways in which I never could, but she also managed to show the secrets of the little box all first wives keep closed up inside their heads” – Reviewer. “It was an absolute page-turner, extremely well-written. Every detail was so clear and comprehensible” – Reviewer. “When I was reading Robin’s book, I couldn’t put it down until I was done. My husband didn’t know what to do because I would be crying but still refuse to stop reading” – Reviewer.

In 2010, while pursuing my Master of Engineering in Chennai, every night at midnight, my friend (whom I won't mention by name) and I would travel to the streets for midnight coffee. On one such night, my friend seemed particularly down, so I asked him what was wrong. It turned out that it was the anniversary of a memorable event that had happened to him 15 years ago. He proceeded to tell me the story of his family and how they had faced a challenging situation. Listening to his tale, I was deeply moved and inspired by how his family had handled the adversity. Recognizing the power of his story to impact others, I set out to adapt it to the current generation, incorporating real-time incidents to make it relevant to today's world.

"Behind Silent Tears" is the 96th Career Book Publication of the Man of God: Bobby John Richard, Jr. in hopes that the Saints are inspired by the words of truth: that No Matter How Much We May Cry In This Life: The Lord Shall Wipe Away All Tears From Our Eyes, And Give Us Unspeakable Joy Through Jesus Christ!!! The Truth Of The Matter Is This: Our Weeping May Endure For A Night: But Joy Cometh In The Morning!!! (Psalm 30:5)."Behind Silent Tears" is the Sixth Book of the 2012 Testimony, Trial, and Tears Ministry Series.

THE SILENT TEAR Steeped in the culture, wisdom and conflict of sixteenth century Asia, Mike Doans The Silent Tear tells the story of Le and his journey from boyhood tragedy and abandonment to adult fulfillment, joy and acceptance of responsibility. After witnessing his fathers death when their village is destroyed by bandits, Les devoted mother releases her only child to the care of monks at the Shaolin temple. Under the tutelage of kindly Master Wong, Le masters the physical discipline and demands of Shaolin kung fu, as well as the spirituality of compassion and generosity that eventually guide his reentry into the world in search of his mother. Though her attempts at visiting her son at the temple are thwarted each year, Les mother never forfeits hope that, one day, she will reunite with her beloved son. In the meantime, through employment as a cook, she develops a surrogate family consisting of a range of characters including the coveted courtesan, Su, the house master, Mr. Phu, and the lovely but uncontrollable masters daughter, Ling. When Le eventually reunites with his mother and finds love with a wife who, herself, is a gifted swordswoman, his one goal is to use his training in Shaolin kung fu to protect his family and nearby villages from the roaming bandits that disrupted his own childhood. But nothing Le learned while studying at the Shaolin temple can prepare him for his final altercation. A stirring debut novel, propelled by adventure, romance, temptation, spirituality and family relationships, The Silent Tear will leave readers thirsting for more from this gifted new writer.

Does God hear us when we cry to Him in the silence of our hearts? Gary Taylor is like most drug addicts. He's insolent, manipulative, untrusting, and secretive; but there's one secret he has never told even his brother. The secret's out when his parents, Frank and Charlene Taylor, are forced into their last resort for intervention. How could this kind of thing exist in a God-fearing family like theirs? What went wrong? Where do they begin? The devastating effects of this unfolding secret disrupts all their lives. Their recovery journey begins in Gary's high school years. Each member of the Taylor family reveals their own secrets and learns from a God they thought they knew.

Trials in life are like mountain trails: some are easy, some are moderate, and some are strenuous. Thankfully, God provides a trail map to guide us every step of the way. Nancy Umberger is a Christian life coach whose life came to a standstill when a 2011 mammogram revealed breast cancer. As she chronically leads others through journal entries that detail the moments and days before and after she received the shocking news, Nancy illustrates how her faith in God helped keep her strong, especially when she felt most vulnerable. While bravely facing her health challenges, Nancy discloses how the Lord walked beside her on a strenuous trail thick with unforgiving terrain as she struggled to ask for help from her family and friends, grieved privately, and prayed to be healed. Throughout her story, Nancy demonstrates to others that although no strenuous trail through life is devoid of obstacles like silent tears, loneliness, fear, discouragement, and pain, it is also full of valuable lessons. Silent Tears: A Journey of Faith shares a breast cancer survivor’s story of hope, faith, and love that serves as a gentle reminder of how Christ can bring joy to our darkest moments.