The Legacy Letters

Author : Tuesday's Children
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781101543306

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The Legacy Letters by Tuesday's Children Pdf

Ten years after the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the family members of one hundred of the individuals lost on that terrible day look back-and forward-in this inspiring collection of letters. Filled with love, resilience, humor, wonder, and encouragement, the letters offer a unique perspective on the events of the unforgettable day that forever changed our world. The authors of these letters are adolescents, teens, young adults, spouses, parents, siblings, nieces, and grandparents. They are first- generation Americans, citizens of other nations, and lifelong New Yorkers. But they all share one thing: They honor their loved ones by living their lives with purpose, and a promise to never forget. These courageous family members share their grief and loss-and hope- speaking in their own words, with love, courage, and strength enough to inspire us all.

Author : Carew Papritz
Publisher : King Northern Publishing
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780985708818

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The Legacy Letters by Carew Papritz Pdf

Winner of 5 national awards including the Mom’s Choice Award, The Legacy Letters is an inspirational bestseller that the The Huffington Post calls, "A Must-Read Book of Wisdom for Life...exquisite, intimate, passionate, humorous, and genuine..." “Live Life to the Fullest” becomes a father’s passionate plea to his family throughout the letters—and to all of us desiring to live the same way. Woman’s World Magazine writes, “This inspirational classic is the perfect comfort book for people hungry to find meaning in their lives.” The Legacy Letters—In a race against time and separated from his loved ones through tragic circumstances, a dying father discloses to us his most intimate and hopeful thoughts about life and love through private letters to his wife and his children. Ultimately revealed within the letters is the father’s extraordinary emotional and spiritual journey. In his race with death, writing with inspired clarity and passion, the father transforms his words of self-discovery and wisdom, interwoven between deeply moving personal stories and poignantly-told memories, into the practical, moral, and spiritual guidebook for his children he’d never live to see, and for his wife, his redemptive act of love. The Legacy Letters, though fictional, has also won acclaim as a life lessons book for all ages, gaining the distinction of being the only book in publishing history to win awards in both fiction and non-fiction categories. Combining the best elements of such popular bestsellers as Tuesdays with Morrie, The Last Lecture, and Chicken Soup for the Soul, author Carew Papritz creates with his award winning book, The Legacy Letters, a timeless gift, filled with a hopeful, positive, and powerful message for all generations . . . . . . for all parents and children of any age; for spiritual seekers and the perpetually curious; for lovers of the written word and lovers of the passionate heart . . . . . . for all those who long to be reconnected with universally important values that keep our hopes alive, defends our big dreams and our belief that we can reach them, and gives us the courage we need to change our own lives . . . The Legacy Letters is for you . . .

Author : Darrell Fox
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780735240704

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Forever Terry by Darrell Fox Pdf

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER Terry Fox defined perseverance and hope for a generation of Canadians. Forty years after Terry's run ended, Forever Terry reflects what Terry's legacy means to us now, and in the future. To mark the 40th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope, Forever Terry: A Legacy in Letters recounts the inspiration, dedication, and perseverance that Terry Fox embodied, and gives voice to an icon whose example spoke much louder than his words. Comprising 40 letters from 40 contributors, and edited by Terry’s younger brother Darrell on behalf of the Fox family, Forever Terry pays tribute to Terry's legacy, as seen through the eyes of celebrated Canadians ranging from Margaret Atwood, Bobby Orr, Perdita Felicien, Jann Arden, and Christine Sinclair, to those who accompanied Terry on his run, Terry Fox Run organizers, participants, supporters, and cancer champions. Appearing alongside never-before-seen photos of their hero, their reflections reveal connections that readers would never have expected, and offer a glimpse into the way goodness and greatness inspire more of the same. Forever Terry is a testament to the influence one brave man has had on the shape of Canadian dreams, ambitions, and commitment to helping others. Author proceeds support the Terry Fox Foundation, which has raised over $800 million for cancer research. Contributors include Hayley Wickenheiser, Tom Cochrane, Darryl Sittler, Shawn Ashmore, Doug Alward, Nadine Caron, Douglas Coupland, Rick Hansen, Sidney Crosby, Akshay Grover, Lloyd Robertson, Bret Hart, Leslie Scrivener, Isadore Sharp, Wayne Gretzky, Jim Pattison, Catriona Le May Doan, Malindi Elmore, Michael Bublé, Silken Laumann, Steve Nash, Karl Subban, and Marissa Papaconstantinou, among many others.

Author : Carrie Lloyd
Publisher : Sarah Grace Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-02-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1915046386

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The Legacy Letters Paperback by Carrie Lloyd Pdf

Ever found yourself wishing you had asked the deeper questions of life from someone you admired? Someone you held so much love for, but the time or opportunity ran out? Have you often found yourself living out the legacy of that person, long after they departed the earth, trying to remember the stories, the principles by which they lived, because within their life was a depth of understanding that is nearby impossible to replicate?The Legacy Letters is a prompted journal, a volume that requires the receiver of the book to fill in the pages with their own wisdom. In an attempt to connect our personal sages to the youth of tomorrow, Carrie Lloyd wrote down the questions she asked her mother in a blank, leather-bound journal five years ago. Within the pages were stories she never knew of her family, adversities she could not have discovered just by living within the family home, and historical references that could have been missed had intentional questions not been asked.The Legacy Letters seeks to go deeper into the very motivations and makings of those who inspire us, and upon the pages being filled by the sages themselves, we have, through a vulnerable exposition of both the writer and the reader, the powerful findings of life itself, engraved into the page by their own ink.From childhood findings to the darkest hours of adversity, how did those who inspire us become so iconic to us? Whether they be a parent, a teacher, a mentor or a spiritual mentor, whoever they are to us, they hold up a baton of hope that we mustn't miss in passing, but wait upon the starting line, ready to take our turn, carrying out their wisdom of yesteryear.

Author : Leah Dobkin
Publisher : Landmarks
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1609490819

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Soul of a Port by Leah Dobkin Pdf

Ever since her boat drifted up against the mammoth docks in Milwaukee's harbor, Leah Dobkin has been enthralled by the evolution of the port and the city so firmly moored to it. From an era when it was a "Milwaukee Miracle" to make landfall without losing luggage to a promising future powered by alternative energy, Soul of a Port is steered by that same sense of wonder. And since the port's story is not just one of nuts, bolts and cranes, Dobkin's narrative is also well crewed by the characters who have given the place such a fascinating legacy. Settle in for an entertaining passage that includes a longshoreman's poetry, the Milwaukee Clipper's recipe for prime rib, a tugboat ghost story and much, much more.

Author : Janice Landry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Criminal investigation
ISBN : 1988286263

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The Legacy Letters by Janice Landry Pdf

Halifax author and journalist Janice Landry returns to her roots, as she revisits high-profile Canadian police investigations she covered as a novice television reporter during the 1980s and 1990s.

Author : Beth Lamie
Publisher : Little Duck Publishing
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0984078037

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Legacy Letters from Your Heart by Beth Lamie Pdf

How will you be remembered when you are gone? What can you leave your friends and family as a sign of your love, values, and words of wisdom? The ancient tradition of legacy letters, originally called ethical wills, provides a way for readers to share what is important to them and to be remembered by future generations. This book explains simple, straight-forward ways to write a cherished legacy letter to leave for family and friends. It may include personal values, family history, life lessons and achievements, and hopes for the future. A legacy letter is neither legal nor financial, but to loved ones, it is priceless. After years of teaching memoir writing and legacy letters, Beth LaMie guides readers on how to write from their heart to leave a lasting legacy of comfort that endures long after they have passed. She urges people to act now before the opportunity is lost. By following the suggestions in this book, readers can find peace of mind by leaving a piece of their mind.

Author : Carew Papritz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0985708808

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The Legacy Letters-- by Carew Papritz Pdf

Author : Greg Vaughn
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2005-05-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781418566937

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Letters From Dad by Greg Vaughn Pdf

What began as a passion in the heart of a father of seven has led to a new men's movement. Many fathers are asking "How do I leave something of lasting value to my children and grandchildren?" This book helps dads leave treasured words of love and blessing to their children.

Author : Andrew Weil
Publisher : Little, Brown Spark
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-08
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780316192125

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Spontaneous Happiness by Andrew Weil Pdf

Everyone wants to be happy. But what does that really mean? Increasingly, scientific evidence shows us that true satisfaction and well-being come only from within. Dr. Andrew Weil has proven that the best way to maintain optimum physical health is to draw on both conventional and alternative medicine. Now, in Spontaneous Happiness, he gives us the foundation for attaining and sustaining optimum emotional health. Rooted in Dr. Weil's pioneering work in integrative medicine, the book suggests a reinterpretation of the notion of happiness, discusses the limitations of the biomedical model in treating depression, and elaborates on the inseparability of body and mind. Dr. Weil offers an array of scientifically proven strategies from Eastern and Western psychology to counteract low mood and enhance contentment, comfort, resilience, serenity, and emotional balance. Drawn from psychotherapy, mindfulness training, Buddhist psychology, nutritional science, and more, these strategies include body-oriented therapies to support emotional wellness, techniques for managing stress and anxiety and changing mental habits that keep us stuck in negative patterns, and advice on developing a spiritual dimension in our lives. Lastly, Dr. Weil presents an eight-week program that can be customized according to specific needs, with short- and long-term advice on nutrition, exercise, supplements, environment, lifestyle, and much more. Whether you are struggling with depression or simply want to feel happier, Dr. Weil's revolutionary approach will shift the paradigm of emotional health and help you achieve greater contentment in your life.

Author : Mitch Carmody
Publisher : Bookhouse Fulfillment
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1592983871

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Letters to My Son by Mitch Carmody Pdf

The second edition of Letters to My Son is even more powerful than the first edition, with many more pages of valuable insights into the griever's journey. This edition also contains many more of the author's evocative pencil illustrations. This moving exploration of the process of grieving is authored by a father whose nine year- old son died following a two-year battle with a recurring malignant brain tumor. During the months that followed his son's death, the author wrote letters and poems to his son as a catharsis for his grief. In that process he discovered that there is life after death on both sides of the equation and that miracles do happen. A compelling story of love, loss, and recovery that will grab your heart, nourish your soul, and open your eyes, Letters to My Son is a must read for anyone who has experienced a great loss and is trying to find some path out of the darkness of their despair.

Author : Kay Turner,Sheri Tornatore
Publisher : Chronicle Books (CA)
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0811814424

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Between Us by Kay Turner,Sheri Tornatore Pdf

Here for the first time is a collection of poignantly revealing and often breathlessly passionate love letters between women from all walks of life, written over the past 140 years, including intimate usings by such famous writers as Virginia Woolf, Emily Dickinson, and tatiana de la tierra. 50+ full-color photos.

Author : Stephen Durrant,Wai-yee Li,Michael Nylan,Hans van Ess
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9780295806389

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The Letter to Ren An and Sima Qian’s Legacy by Stephen Durrant,Wai-yee Li,Michael Nylan,Hans van Ess Pdf

Sima Qian (first century BCE), the author of Record of the Historian (Shiji), is China’s earliest and best-known historian, and his “Letter to Ren An” is the most famous letter in Chinese history. In the letter, Sima Qian explains his decision to finish his life’s work, the first comprehensive history of China, instead of honorably committing suicide following his castration for “deceiving the emperor.” In the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, some scholars have queried the authenticity of the letter. Is it a genuine piece of writing by Sima Qian or an early work of literary impersonation? The Letter to Ren An and Sima Qian’s Legacy provides a full translation of the letter and uses different methods to explore issues in textual history. It also shows how ideas about friendship, loyalty, factionalism, and authorship encoded in the letter have far-reaching implications for the study of China.

Author : Holly Shulman,David Mattern
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2002-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0823957497

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Dolley Madison by Holly Shulman,David Mattern Pdf

Surveys the life of First Lady Dolley Madison, wife of the fourth president, who was renowned as a hostess, a lady of fashion, and a heroine of the War of 1812.

Author : Tom McQueen
Publisher : Seraphina Press
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0984196595

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Letters to Ethan by Tom McQueen Pdf

Fortunately, you're blessed with a family that loves you. Your grandfather, Tom McQueen, wrote you this book. No one has all the answers, but he's already faced many of the challenges you'll encounter. Even those of us who've been around awhile can learn a thing or twelve from your grandpa. He's helped a lot of folks as a therapist; he's inspired audiences with his seminars; and he's shared his thoughts in several other books.