An Unforgettable Salute

Author : Col. John R. Gouin
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 145023979X

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An Unforgettable Salute by Col. John R. Gouin Pdf

It all seemed so picture-perfect. It was a typical fall evening in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, in 1965 when John Gouin, a twelve-year-old boy with big dreams came home from football practice and sat down at the dinner table with his mother. But when the front door slammed loudly shut, John and his mother anticipated the worst. His father was a man lost within his own anger. In his compelling memoir, An Unforgettable Salute, Gouin chronicles his lifelong battle to please his alcoholic father, his attempts to stop the physical abuse, and his journey to psychological and spiritual healing that eventually culminated in a heartwarming final exchange with his gravely ill father. After describing a childhood during which he was physically beaten and emotionally scarred, Gouin details his dream of playing in the NFL, which lasted until a devastating injury ended his football career. After struggling to find his calling, Gouin eventually joined the army, where he had a life changing experience with God paving the road for him to leave a life of violence. The military taught him self-discipline and the necessary leadership skills that later guided him to achieve professional success as a podiatric surgeon, a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves and a husband and father. An Unforgettable Salute is the true story of one man who rose from the silent side of abuse to achieve healing, happiness, success, and most of all, peace.

Author : Deborah Howard,Sarah Quill,Laura Moretti
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0300090293

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The Architectural History of Venice by Deborah Howard,Sarah Quill,Laura Moretti Pdf

Overzicht van de Venetiaanse architectuur, vanaf de stichting in de Romeinse tijd tot nu.

Author : Jack Grubbs
Publisher : Rogers Publishing & Consulting, Inc
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2007-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0979669820

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Bad Intentions by Jack Grubbs Pdf

An expert in all things mechanical, a former NASA design engineer is drawn into a dangerous conspiracy involving a tractor-trailer collision killing four siblings.

Author : Wesley L. Fox
Publisher : Potomac Books, Inc.
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 9781597974714

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Marine Rifleman by Wesley L. Fox Pdf

Intrigued by the mystique and challenge of the Marine Corps, eighteen-year-old Wesley Fox enlisted in the summer of 1950, shortly after the outbreak of the Korean War. He saw action with the First Marine Division in Korea and was wounded in 1951. After Korea, Fox advanced steadily in the enlisted ranks, reaching the rank of first sergeant, and, early in the Vietnam War, he received an appointment as second lieutenant. While serving as a rifle company commander with the Third Marine Division in 1969, he was twice wounded in a vicious battle during Operation Dewey Canyon. Early in this battle, every member of the company s command staff was either wounded or killed. In an all-or-nothing effort led by First Lieutenant Fox, his company repulsed the attack of a much larger enemy force and then counterattacked with devastating results. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty, Fox received the Medal of Honor, which President Richard Nixon presented to him at the White House. Despite the personal sacrifice and frequent danger, Fox resolutely embraced the ethos of the Marine Corps, risking his life on numerous occasions and emerging as a leader in one of the most respected and feared fighting organizations in the world. Readers interested in U.S. military history from the second half of the twentieth century, in the Marine Corps, and in inspiring tales of personal achievement will find plenty of each in Fox s extraordinary memoir."

Author : W. McFaddin-Keary
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2005-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780595327003

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A Portrayal of Love by W. McFaddin-Keary Pdf

I am one of God's secretaries, chosen to tell you about a love that is not of the ordinary. In A Portrayal of Love you will discover, a love like no other. Uniquely written epics, you won't consider to be a bore, exposing A Love, you can't afford to ignore. You will discover facts from fiction, and so much more. You will be enlightened by the dept of God's unflawed love for a flawed people, and soon you will discover, why and who by Him will be smitten; why your sins must before death, be forgiven.

Author : Rick Steves
Publisher : Rick Steves
Page : 719 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11-07
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781641715744

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Rick Steves Best of Italy by Rick Steves Pdf

Hit Italy's can't-miss art, sights, and bites in two weeks or less with Rick Steves Best of Italy! Strategic advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and money Two-day itineraries covering Venice, the Cinque Terre, Florence, the Hill Towns of Central Italy, Rome, Naples, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast Rick's tips for beating the crowds, skipping lines, and avoiding tourist traps The best local culture, flavors, and more, including insightful walks through museums, historic sights, and atmospheric neighborhoods Trip planning strategies like how to link destinations and design your itinerary, what to pack, where to stay, and how to get around Over 500 full-color pages with detailed maps and vibrant photos throughout Suggestions for day trips to Milan, Lake Como, Pisa, Verona, and Padua Experience Italy's Old World romance and New World excitement for yourself with Rick Steves Best of Italy! Planning a longer trip? Pick up Rick Steves Italy, an in-depth guide perfect for spending more than two weeks exploring Italy.

Author : Jessica Zondervan
Publisher : Tate Publishing
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781616633905

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Breathing on Purpose by Jessica Zondervan Pdf

I fell on my face and wept. I prayed for healing. I didn't want to dwell in my misery any longer. I wanted to breathe again, feel again, live life again. In Breathing on Purpose: A Memoir on Surviving the Death of a Loved One, Jessica Zondervan proves there's no stopping God when he's in the spirit of healing. Sharing her awe-inspiring story and the unique circumstances surrounding the back-to-back losses of her parents, she chronicles the miracles of God and his unforeseen guidance that carried her to a place of rest. Known for her gut-wrenching honesty and uninhibited personal experience, Jessica truthfully walks each reader through the dark days and never-ending nights of mourning, as she struggles to find herself on the other side of grief. Revealing her painful struggles with doubt and depression, and her uncounted battles with God, she details how she was able to overcome years of raw anguish, unsheltered grief, and resentment through the grace and healing power of God. Breathing On Purpose is an encouraging and inspirational read for anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one.

Author : John Updike
Publisher : Random House
Page : 738 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2008-12-30
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780307555809

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Due Considerations by John Updike Pdf

A page-turning collection of essays and literary criticism on topics ranging from books, writers, poker, cars, faith, and the American libido—from one of the most gifted American writers of the twentieth century and the author of the acclaimed Rabbit series. "[Updike is] one of the best essayists and critics this country has produced in the last century."—The Los Angeles Times Here Updike considers many books, some in introductions—to such classics as Walden, The Portrait of a Lady, and The Mabinogion—and many more in reviews, usually for The New Yorker. Ralph Waldo Emerson and the five Biblical books of Moses come in for appraisal, along with Uncle Tom’s Cabin and The Wizard of Oz. Contemporary American and English writers—Colson Whitehead, E. L. Doctorow, Don DeLillo, Norman Rush, William Trevor, A. S. Byatt, Muriel Spark, Ian McEwan—receive attentive and appreciative reviews, as do Rohinton Mistry, Salman Rushdie, Peter Carey, Margaret Atwood, Gabriel García Márquez, Haruki Murakami, Günter Grass, and Orhan Pamuk. In factual waters, Mr. Updike ponders the sinking of the Lusitania and the “unsinkable career” of Coco Chanel, the adventures of Lord Byron and Iris Murdoch, the sexual revolution and the advent of female Biblical scholars, and biographies of Robert Frost, Sinclair Lewis, Marcel Proust, and Søren Kierkegaard. Reading Due Considerations is like taking a cruise that calls at many ports with a witty, sensitive, and articulate guide aboard—a voyage not to be missed.

Author : Terence Wallis
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-14
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781525508226

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Una storia d'amore! by Terence Wallis Pdf

Author and photographer Terence Wallis has had a love affair with Italy for more than thirty years. The country’s beauty, warmth, and vibrancy, as well as its people’s la dolce vita approach to life call to him again and again. It is the one place on earth where he feels genuinely at home. Una Storia D'amore, which means “A Love Story,” is a collection of some of the best photos from Terence’s travels throughout Italy over the past five years. It is an ode to the beauty of this timeless land, its people, and its rich heritage. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or a trip to Italy is still on your bucket list, you are sure to lose yourself in these photographs and feel as though you are experiencing this majestic country with Terence by your side.

Author : Richard Warrington Baldwin Lewis,Nancy Lewis,National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian Institution)
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 0300078951

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American Characters by Richard Warrington Baldwin Lewis,Nancy Lewis,National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian Institution) Pdf

Presents a visual and literary review of famous Americans

Author : Rob Disilvestre
Publisher : Unlimited Publishing LLC
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2003-12
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1588320952

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Collectible Meals--Second Helping by Rob Disilvestre Pdf

Collectible Meals are an entertaining and educational new hobby. Filled with menus ranging from the first Thanksgiving to the last meal of Timothy McVeigh, this collection makes recreating famous meals a fascinating way to share a moment in history.

Author : E. Mei Shen
Publisher : Fulton Books, Inc.
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781633383739

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A Tale Out Of Season by E. Mei Shen Pdf

The author was born in Indonesia of Chinese parents. She grew up in different countries in Southeast Asia and received her medical degree in the Philippines. She came to the US for her postdoctoral training in Massachusetts lasting five years. After which she left the United States for two years, returning to the US as an immigrant to begin a career in pathology lasting more than thirty years. Within these years, she details her experience in a field dominated by men, learning how to compete with them, and to fit in amiably. She was also a witness to the convulsive changes in healthcare. Her personal life involved marriage, three children raised in the turmoil of finding reliable babysitters, managing different school schedules, and the emergence of the first-ever latchkey kids. Despite the trials and tribulations of work and family, the journey has been worthwhile and gratifying.

Author : Helen Aitchison
Publisher : Write on the Tyne
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-11-04
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Veterans' Voices by Helen Aitchison Pdf

Veterans’ Voices tells the stories of 22 members of the British Armed Forces, serving across seven decades of conflict. The journey of each veteran demonstrates a unique account of life as a service person, with shared experiences of friendship, family, respect and honour. In partnership with Operation Veteran, North East England, read and connect with our heroes voices through their stories of conflict, courage and camaraderie.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Armenia
ISBN : UOM:39015079791441

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Review of Armenian Studies by Anonim Pdf

Author : Dennis David
Publisher : Grub Street Publishing
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2008-09-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781909808461

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Dennis 'Hurricane' David by Dennis David Pdf

The memoirs of a World War II RAF flying ace who participated in the Battle of Britain and the Battle of France. Born in 1918, with family roots in a coal-mining village near Cardiff, Wales, Dennis “Hurricane” David had a very distinguished war record with the Royal Air Force, particularly during the Battle for France and the Battle of Britain. He also flew in the Burma campaign, and his postwar adventures included personally witnessing the 1956 revolution in Hungary. Written with candor and exciting detail of his aerial adventures, this autobiography covers his flying career until he retired in 1967.