Honoring Sergeant Carter: Redeeming a Black World War II Hero's Legacy

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In the early months of 1945, the long and bitter struggle against Nazi Germany reached a decisive stage. Allied forces launched a massive assault on the Rhineland as they prepared to push into the heart of the Third Reich. With the heavy casualties suffered by white soldiers at the Battle of the Bulge, black soldiers, for the first time, played a major combat role. And Sergeant Eddie Carter was right in the thick of the battle, serving in the 12th Armored Division under Patton, as he fought to secure the Rhine and stop the Nazis in their tracks. With a zealous fearlessness, Carter single-handedly captured several Germans and secured reconnaissance that would be critical in capturing Speyer. His efforts would win him. a Distinguished Service Cross. But it wasn't until fifty-two years later that Carter was awarded the Medal of Honor.

Here is the untold story of why the American government not only withheld Carter's much due recognition but why they also denied him -- one of the most decorated black American soldiers in WWII -- the opportunity to reenlist. And here, too, is the inspiring story of the valiant Carter family -- from the moving courtship of Eddie and his wife, Mildred, to the family's unrelenting efforts to get the American government to apologize and own up to the racism and McCarthyism that fueled years of deceit and bigotry.

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Clearing his name.......2004-06-23

Allene Carter uncovered the story of an unsung hero and retells it with passion in her book HONORING SERGEANT CARTER. Allene's phone rang one fateful day, and she was informed that her father-in-law, Eddie Carter, had been denied the Medal of Honor for his bravery in World War II. Eddie was originally awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the second highest military honor, as no black men had been awarded the Medal of Honor during this war. This wrong was to be righted by the Clinton Administration, and Eddie and others would be revered for their service to their country.

However, as Allene began rummaging through the remnants of the soldier's life, she discovered a lot more than she expected. It seemed her father-in-law had much more of a story to tell than Allene had ever imagined. Through her tireless efforts and extensive research, Allene Carter rectified the injustices committed against Eddie during his life.

This book is much more than the casual recounting of a soldier's story. Instead, it is a glimpse into the world as it was for a black serviceman returning home from war in the 1940's. Though there are countless others who lived a similar experience, the personal aspect of knowing this soldier by name affords a much heavier impact. I applaud Allene Carter for discovering the truth and clearing the name of an innocent victim of a racist era.

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A Man Gets His Due.......2004-02-17

Honoring Sgt. Carter is a powerful, luminous
and just tribute to a soldier who gave his all to his country,
only to be dissed by it.
The book written by Allene G. Carter and Robert Allen is
emmensely readable. It covers Sgt. First Class Edward Carter's
childhood as a missionary's kid in India and China, through his Army days when he served in the 12th Armored Division.Carter was wounded nine times fighting against the Germans( The Battle Of The Bulge) But still single handedly killed and captured several Germans, A Rambo like feat.
Carter won The Purple Heart and the Distinguished Service Cross for his participation in the battle, but was denied The Medal Of Honor which
Carter recieved over half a century later. Carter would go on to create
Black National Guard units in California. He achieved smashing success as he was an excellent teacher.
A short but handsome man of African American, Anglo and Indian decent.
Carter was powerfully built and ruggedly handsome. His uniforms were always neat and medals shiny. He was highly respected by his fellow soldiers and officers. Carter later went on to work as a Military Police Officer while stationed in Washington. During his life Carter was under surveillance by the Military Control Intelligence Corps and the F.B.I. who has suspected him of
suborsive activity. Agents followed him constantly. In one chapter, Carter
confronts the agents only to see them drive off. Because of the Government's constant surveillance of Carter it was hard for him to find a decent job in civillain life. He worked several jobs. He made several attempts
to own his own business which netted him little success.
As a result of his failure to find a decent civillain job Carter re-enlisted, hoping to make a career out of the military but his goal of being an Army lifer
was cut short when he was denied the opportunity to re-enlist.
Carter and Allen write a wonderful book which shows Carter as more than a war hero. Allene Carter's research of her Father-In -Law's battle to stay in the military and of his life is commendable. The prose flows effortlessly and is a pleasure to read. Carter's family life is portrayed adequately, one of his sons says while Sgt. Carter wasn't an affectionate man they knew he loved them. The relationship between SGT. Carter and his parents is portrayed as strained. Carter's mother dissapeared when he was a young boy and it affected him deeply, probably causing him to channel his anger and energy into his soldiering. Carter's relationship with his wife makes one believe true love can conquer all. Several letters between them are presented, showing the love, anguish and hope they shared as a military couple.
Carter got his vindication, he was awarded The Medal Of Honor.
He also recieved an apology from President Clinton and from the Army for the injustice they dealt to him.
Carter's story is only one of many of Black soldiers who served their country
but never got the props they deserved.

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A Great Book.......2003-07-08

It is a good thing to serve one's country, but to be denied the chance to reenlist due to fear and ignorance is entirely another matter. SFC Edward Carter was a military man who wore his uniform and duty proudly. As a child of missionaries in India and later in China, where he first helped the Chinese with the Japanese, as well as served in the Spanish War's U.S. Abraham Lincoln Brigade, he exemplified that he was willing t fight for a country that didn't give him a full fair shake. In the closing days of WW2, he was involved in a attack of a small town,despite heavy losses from his unit and even though he was injured himself, he wouldn't leave the scene until the job was done. Although his superiors felt that he deserved the Congressional Medal of Honor, they felt at that time, that due to his color, it would be denied which was rightly so. After the war, he reenlisted and helped to establish a California National Guard base in Los Angeles, and later served at Fort Lewis, Washington, where, he was cited for being an excellent soldier. Despite of his glowing records, he was denied reenlistment and no reason was never given. He appealled constantly for years, but to no avail, and he died in 1963 without justice being served to him. In 1997, after checking on conditions of African American soldiers in WW2, he was finally honored to received the Congressional Medal of Honor. His daughter in law, Allene, who wrote this book,also started to checking into his military and other files to see why he was denied reenlistment, which ended up into a full apology by the Army and President Clinton, as well as coverage in the media. It is an excellent book and highly recommended.

Gives Balance To The Greatest Generation!.......2003-05-22

Honoring Sergeant Carter uncovers an important yet esoteric chapter in American WWII history and gives balance to The Greatest Generation. You may only come across a book as fine as this once or twice in a lifetime. If your budget allows only one book - this is the one. It is "intellectually honest," informative, passionate, and if you don't have ice water running through your veins, you will feel it!

While reading I reminisced of my late father who served in very close proximity with Sergeant Carter during and after WWII. They never knew each other. My father saw Sergeant Carter after the war - how could he miss him - the sharp and deadly soldier that Carter was described to be and one of the very few African Americans holding the Distinguished Service Cross. My father understood all too well what happened to many good men during this era. I look back on living in Germany as a youngster during the Cold War with my avid interest in WWII. I explored bunkers and shopped flea markets searching for relics. Most had the dreaded swastika on it. My father observed my hobby and explained to me in great detail how it was dangerous and in bad taste, but I could keep the collection. He then told me in no uncertain terms: "If you come across anything with a Communist marking on it ......etc, etc, DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME SON!!!" I shook my head yes - I was speechless. Honoring Sergeant Carter provided clearer understanding of why I couldn't speak that day.

Sergeant First Class Edward A. Carter, Jr., affectionately known as Eddie, was one of the seven African American soldiers honored at the White House with the Medal of Honor. This long overdue tribute (over 50 years) took place on January 13, 1997. When you read Eddie's story - that is backed with strong research and solid documentation - you will see how fact (in this situation) is stranger than fiction.

A must read for WWII historians and buffs who are sincerely interested in balancing their understanding of WWII. Honoring Sergeant Carter is a great companion book that will complement Tom Brokaw's The Greatest Generation.

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WWII) Honoring Sergeant Carter - Redeeming a Black World War II Hero's Legacy
Allene G. and Allen, Robert L. Carter
Manufacturer: Amistad
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Endlessly entertaining and meticulously compiled, Gods, Mongrels, and Demons is a delightful alternative Who's Who.

Inspired by the author's belief that "oddballs, headbangers, saints, nutters, philosophers, freaks and such like deserve to be drawn away from the periphery to the center" of our consciousness, Gods, Mongrels, and Demons uses the famous, the infamous, and the apparently marginal to tell us more about ourselves and our cultures than we'd find in the usual history book fare.

In what other single volume could you find such eminent figures as the Japanese poet Basho; Ruth Handler, inventor of the Barbie doll; and the modernist artist Kurt Schwitters? Where else would Babe Ruth, Billie Holiday and Ludwig Wittgenstein rub shoulders with the likes of Anansi, Ganesh, the Queen of Sheba, the King of the Gypsies, Billy the Kid, and a Top Secret carrier pigeon named Winkie? Not to mention Henri Cochet - the sublime playboy tennis star who found himself two sets and fifteen-love down in the third set of the Wimbledon men's semifinal in 1927 and went on to win the championship.

Not merely informative but also beautifully produced, featuring original lettering by Jeff Fisher, Gods, Mongrels, and Demons is the perfect way to chase off the winter blues.

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Muddled soup.......2004-09-14

Calder gets points for picking an interesting array of subjects for his biography, but his approach to each individual is somewhat confusing in the best of the entries. I found myself having to go back in many instances to follow the trail of breadcrumbs Calder left: names and events appear before we've been properly introduced (giving me the impression Calder had talked about them previously and I should already know who/what he is talking about -- which was not always the case).

Gods Mongrels and Demons 101 Brief but Essential Lives

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Gods Mongrels and Demons 101 Brief but Essential Lives
Angus Calder
Manufacturer: Bloomsbury Pub'g. Ltd.
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This classic series has inspired over half a million readers. Both loyal fans and new readers will want the 10th anniversary editions of this beloved series. These editions include a new foreword from the publisher, a new preface from Francine Rivers, and discussion questions suitable for personal and group use.

#1 A Voice in the Wind: Torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, a young slave girl clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of decadent Rome.

#2 An Echo in the Darkness: Turning away from the opulence of Rome, Marcus is led by a whispering voice from the past into a journey that could set him free from the darkness of his soul.

#3 As Sure As the Dawn: Atretes. German warrior. Revered gladiator. He won his freedom through his fierceness . . . but his life is about to change forever.

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Very Interesting.......2007-10-17

I am only half way through the 1st book in the series but WOW! The first few chapters are spent developing the characters. I have quickly found myself not wanting to put the book down. I can hardly wait to see how the story unfolds. It is wonderful how the author incorporates Christian themes within a fiction book.

Another positive is that I think that this series would interest my husband as well. It doesn't seem to be written specifically for one sex or the other.

Cant Put it Down!!!.......2007-10-15

This series is one you will nto only not be able to put down ( buy the set... you dont want to have to wait for the next book to arrive) But its one that will touch your heart down to the deepest parts. I like these books becasue even though they are Christian Romances they are books that Anyone of any religion can enjoy. My Husbund and I both read them and provided copies for many friends of ours!

Amazing story!.......2007-10-07

An amazing story that brings you back to the foundation of your faith, as they did for me. I laughed, cried, and rejoiced with the characters as they went through their trials and tribulations. Kudos to Francine Rivers for bringing a remarkable story for generations to come!

an insight into 1st century Christians.......2007-08-27

This series was so great. Not only does it keep your attention in an entertaining way but it makes you think more about what it was like for 1st century Christians.

Great christian fiction........2007-08-24

Didn't get a lot done while reading this book, couldn't put it down. The story draws you in and you also learn alot about this time, the Roman Empire and the plight of their conquered peoples. Can be a little gruesome in parts. Highly recommend.

A Voice in the Wind (Mark of the Lion #1)

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Submerge yourself in Roman history!
Not for the faint-hearted
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A Voice in the Wind (Mark of the Lion #1)
Francine Rivers
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ASIN: 0842377506

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#1 A Voice in the Wind: Torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, a young slave girl clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of decadent Rome.

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Torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, a young slave girl clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of decadent Rome.

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Submerge yourself in Roman history!.......2007-10-10

Short of jumping into a time machine and visiting the Roman Empire at the fall of Jerusalem, this is the best method I would suggest for understanding the setting of the New Testament. The "world" that is referred to in Paul's writings is clearly understood for what it was, and the parallels to our lives today are uncanny and alarming. Be warned, however, Rivers graphically, but appropriately shows the Roman Empire for what it was, so this book is not for the faint hearted or young readers. I challenge you to read it and see if you ever think about the Jews, Romans and other Gentiles of the Early Christian Age in the same way ever again.

Not for the faint-hearted.......2007-08-22

It was difficult for me to come up with a rating for this book. It was well-written with a captivating story. The ending left me wanting to know more about the characters and I will probably read the next book in the series just to find out what happens. I am also a fan of Francine Rivers and have loved a number of her other books.

The problem I had with the book was the graphic portrayal of the Roman empire during the time of the story. The author was very open about the society of the times and that meant that there was a lot of violence and sexual innuendo throughout the story. As I generally tend to like authors who do not sugar-coat their stories I was puzzled as to why this bothered me.

I do tend to be very squeamish when it comes to gory violence. The fights of the Roman Empire were quite violent and were vividly portrayed that way. The sexual content also bothered me. There weren't any details but the author gave enough information to leave little to the imagination. This is probably came from the fact that she wrote Romance novels before switching to Christian Fiction. I personally thought it was a little over done.

My favorite character in the book was Julia; the spoiled rich girl who reminded me of Lady Macbeth from Shakespeare. It was her story that kept me reading as I wanted to know more about what was going to happen to her and I wanted to see what other choices she might make. It was the flaws in her character that made her the most interesting to read about.

I tend to read books in the Christian genre when I'm looking for a good story without an overabundance of scenes I would prefer not to read. If this is not why you would pick up this book then it may be the right one for you. I would not recommend this book for young teens or anyone who wants to avoid reading material that has a lot of violence and sex as it is impossible to avoid in this book. When I make my choice in ratings I base it on whether or not I would own or would re-read the book. In this case I would not do either but I can easily see why someone else would answer yes to both of those questions.

In summary, if you are not bothered by violent fight scenes and/or sexual innuendo then you may very well enjoy this book. It was definitely an interesting read and it gave me a greater insight into the Roman Empire. For me, it proved a little too strong for my tastes.

Breath taking.......2007-05-30

From the moment I began reading this novel it simply took my breath away. I just could not stop, and when I had to put it down, I was counting the minutes or hours that I had until I could begin. I highly recommend this book.

greatest book ever!.......2007-05-20

THIS BOOK IS AMAZING!!! i just got finished reading the series for the third time and honestly, outside of the Bible, this book has done more to encourage my walk with the Lord than any non-fiction book...its wonderful! francine rivers has been blessed with words to make stories come alive. loved it! you should buy it and read it!!!

Great Book.......2007-01-12

Excellent Historical Fiction. Great series. This book and its sequel are wonderful. A great witness to those who would read romance novels. An engaging testimony without being to preachy or schmaltzy.

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A Philosophical Look at Bird Hunting in the Heartland
A wonderful book even for the non-hunter

Voices on the Wind
C. Mason
Manufacturer: Countrysport Press
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ASIN: 0892725796

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What is bird hunting really all about? For answers to this question, C. Stanley Mason turns an ear to the wind. His listening has produced these essays, in which he rehearses the lessons taught -- and the questions left unanswered -- by the breeze that blows through wild places.

The results are often funny, sometimes sorrowful, always passionate, yet humble and ever hopeful. Through it all, from northern grouse woods to prairie duck marshes, Mason discerns a unifying story of life, death, and resurrection.

Voices on the Wind combines hunting tales with environmental history and thoughtful reflection about why bird hunters do what they do. Here is a celebration of bird hunting as spiritual quest, as participatory environmentalism, and as a powerful metaphor for the search for grace and goodness.

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A Philosophical Look at Bird Hunting in the Heartland.......2006-02-09

This book published in 2002 is for experienced and new bird hunters alike. Through description of hunting a variety of wild birds in the midwestern U.S., author C. Stanley Mason teaches the reader a philospophy of hunting that values wild birds and places; challenges; uncertainty; simplicity and tradition. Nine essays explore hunting ethics, historical changes in land use, government farm subsidies, the decline of some gamebirds, and the place of predators. This is not a detailed how-to book for the beginner. It is a solid contribution to the 21st Century bird hunting literature. I am glad to have had the opportunity to read this book, and I would give it to a friend.

We are treated to 179 pages of stories of hunting pheasants, quail, dove, ducks, ruffed grouse, woodcock, turkey and snow geese from Kansas to Iowa, Minnesota and the Dakotas. Most of the hunts focus on one hunter and one dog, but some include friends or whole gangs of hunters. Game preserves are mentioned as venues to train dogs and shoot at birds but not as places to hunt.

The wind is portrayed as a sort of riverine spiritual entity, and together with the prairie it forms a unifying theme of the book. Author Mason carefully layers some of the stories, and his eye is sensitive enough to invite us to see grace in faces, settings and actions that seem familiar. The book includes a few simple drawings of gamebirds, a feather, a dog, and a hunter holding a shotgun. There is also a brief foreward by Michael McIntosh, a very well-known hunting writer.

The book ranges from laugh-out-loud humorous when describing the follies of hunting companion Walt to tear-renderingly beautiful in a final story that covers life, death and renewal with the familiarity and engagement of a local legend.

Occasionally the philosophy wanders a bit, as on page 131, "With the geographic expansion of my consciousness has come a heightened sensibility toward the darkness of my world and others, and with this sensibility has come a dying like that of immigrant trees." This is contemporary literature not a collection of the sort of simple hunting tales that could be found in a 1950's hunting magazine.

A wonderful book even for the non-hunter.......2005-08-24

This is a beautifully written book, even for the non-hunter. Mason really knows how to draw you into his story and he artfully folds in history, biology and philosophy to tell his tales. This is one of those books that stops time while you're reading it--that's what good reading is all about!

How to Whistle Like a Pro (Without Driving Anyone Else Crazy)

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Good book for the beginner and the experienced Whistler.
Out of Date
Surprisingly Excellent Book!
Learn how to whistle, right here!

How to Whistle Like a Pro (Without Driving Anyone Else Crazy)
David Harp , Jason Serinus , and Don Mayne
Manufacturer: Musical I Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0918321603

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Good book for the beginner and the experienced Whistler........2003-08-21

I have read this book and have used it to teach people to whistle. I had the pleasure of receiving my copy from the author him self. David did a great job this is the book to learn how whistle. Unless you have a pro whistler handy to give private lessons. I am a two time Grand Champion Whistler this is the book to start with.

Out of Date.......2003-03-27

This book comes with a RECORD! I haven't had a record player in a decade so the usefulness was limited. It could be terrific but without a record player I will never know.

Surprisingly Excellent Book!.......1999-04-24

Being a full time professional whistler, I was surprised at the excellent insight into the art shown by David Harp. He may not be a full time "pro" but you would never be able to tell it by reading this well done book.

Learn how to whistle, right here!.......1998-02-10

For anyone that has even a passing interest in whistling, this book is a must-have. David Harp is an experienced teacher, and he covers everything: mouth physiology, music theory, techniques for improving your current whistling, and information on his favorite practitioners of this portable music. I consider myself an experienced whistler, and I learned a lot from this entertaining and enjoyable book.

Walking with the Wind (Voices and Visions in Film)

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Not haiku ... acute visual perception translated into verse

Walking with the Wind (Voices and Visions in Film)
Abbas Kiarostami
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The Cinema of Abbas Kiarostami

ASIN: 0674008448

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This bilingual edition of recent verse by the celebrated Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami (award-winning director of such films as Close-Up and Taste of Cherry) includes English translations of more than two hundred crystalline, haiku-like poems, together with their Persian originals. The translators, noted Persian literature scholars Ahmad Karimi-Hakkak and Michael Beard, contribute an illuminating introduction to Kiarostami's poetic enterprise, examining its relationship to his unique cinematic corpus and to the traditions of classic and contemporary Persian poetry. Of interest to enthusiasts of cinema and literature alike, Walking with the Wind--the second volume in Harvard Film Archive's series "Voices and Visions in Film"--sheds light on a contemporary master who transforms simple fragments of reality into evocative narrative landscapes.

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Not haiku ... acute visual perception translated into verse.......2002-04-19

The translators of this work provide a very astute introduction to the poetry placing it in perspective with regards to Kiarostami's cinematography, the Persian poetic tradition and 20th century innovation. Through this they guide the reader to listen for the space between objects compared, to observe the "grand scheme" implied in the particular, to note how the "obvious" is unobserved and surprising.

An example from the introduction of this last point: "... a sycamore leaf / falls softly / and rests / on its own shadow"

The poems are like haiku in that they are minimalist and nature based. However, the sensibility of the cosmic purpose present in these poems differs from the sensibility of cosmic nowness of the (Zen) haiku tradition.

An example: "... the clock /reads seven minutes to seven" reads in these poems as "seven" intentionally invoking cultural connotations. In haiku, it would more likely read as factual observation ... enlightened observation, perhaps, but observation.

The book is beautifully printed, Persian and English side by side, one poem per page. The poems must be read slowly, allowing the visual image time to form in your mind... but what perfect visual images ... images to savour and explore. My one regret ... I cannot read the Persian in this bilingual edition.

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Na Leo I Ka Makani/Voices on the Wind: Historic Photographs of Hawaiians of Yesteryear
Palani Vaughan
Manufacturer: Mutual Publishing / Editions Limited
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Voices in the Wind: The Forgotten Island
Shirley Walters Faulkner
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The British Virgin Islander sold his Legacy for a bowl of porridge - his hometown is bursting at the seams with the outsider to whom he's given Carte Blanche - unaware that his wings have been clipped he is now the endangered specie and must be watchful less he become like the Dodo and Maori - flightless birds from New Zealand extinct for over a century. Marx asserts that history repeats itself, the first is tragedy and the next time farce. "In the Caribbean we often appear to be sleep-walkers reliving history and repeating the farce."

Voices on the Wind: Polynesian Myths and Chants

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Voices on the Wind: Polynesian Myths and Chants
Katharine Luomala
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The Winds of the Soul : Heaven's First Voice to Us

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The Winds of the Soul : Heaven's First Voice to Us
Gregory C. D. Young
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ASIN: 0615115381

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Most of us are vaguely aware of the fact that we have lost something of ourselves critically essential to our Psychological and Spiritual welfare as we've grown older. Yet, though we know of something missing, we're not quite sure as to what it is or what we should do about it. We just know that we didn't always feel this way, as if part of us has gone to sleep or has become sedated in some fashion, or just didn't fully awaken with the rest of us in the morning. We feel that we've lost undefined portions of ourselves, of our youth, including our spontaneity, our hope for the future, and the Spiritual connections we had with everything around us. Something has changed in our countenance. Things have grown dimmer and have lost their clarity. These are common feelings for us all, and they seem to increase the older we get. Moreover, this existential sentiment has been addressed in everything from classic romantic poetry to the Bible. It seems to be a problem f! aced continually by each generation and by every culture throughout history. The Winds of the Soul by Clinical Psychologist, Neuroscientist, and Oxford University graduate Dr. Gregory C.D. Young, Ph.D. (Oxon.) explains in a Christ-centered, Biblically sound, and psychological astute manner how we actually lose the most valuable parts of ourselves as we age---how forgetting our early memories and those quintessential experiences with the Spirit and our sensitivities to our Goodly feelings is tantamount to losing a working awareness of the most important parts of who we really are and who we used to be, even the source of our intelligence, intuition, and creativity, our capacities for kindness and compassion, and those critical parts of our personalities that are fundamental for our happiness and essential for our Spiritual integrity. Beautifully written in the manner of heartfelt warmth, penetrating insight, and common sense style reminiscent of George MacDonald and C.S. Lewis, well respected and esteemed classic Christian authors of the last two centuries, this is a book that can touch and enlighten every core aspect of our life, and thus the potential for personal/individual improvement and societal change is without precedence—overcoming the obstacles that separate us from ourselves and each other by eradicating the afflictions of injustice, throwing down the walls of intolerance, cutting away the thickets of ignorance and the briars of strife, abolishing the cruelties of prejudice while breaking every yoke of oppression—all by gently rebuilding the bridges to those lost and forgotten within us, reconciling with the wisdom and understanding previously made a part of us all. This landmark book wonderfully spans the gulf between Self-Help Psychology and Christian-Spiritual-Inspirational-Religion. Although it is an intellectually sound Christian offering, one that deeply adheres to Gospel Principles and the Biblical teachings of Jesus Christ, it represents a new direction in intellectual thought and understanding for all Christians. It succinctly "asks and answers" the questions that nobody else has and in a way that everybody can quickly relate and easily understand, capturing the interest of its readers and carrying them on a fascinating and positively rewarding journey of self-understanding and Spiritual discovery. This is an adventurous "self-help guide" that poignantly addresses the common psychological and spiritual concerns of every one of us—a "user's manual" and "layman's handbook" offering a new, fresh, and engaging Christ-centered commentary that simply teaches how we may recapture and regain those treasurable, missing, and critically ! essential pieces of ourselves that Christ Himself directs. The Winds of the Soul is not "New Ageism," nor is it something based on Secular Humanism or some popular religious or social trend, but a thoroughly competent spiritual understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, unfolding His insights and teachings in ways nev

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The Voice Within the Wind
Greywind
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