To Save Her Life

Author : Dan Saxon
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2007-05-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520252455

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"Members of the Guatemalan army abducted Maritza Urrutia after she took her son to school one morning in 1992. [book title] describes her ordeal. After days of interrogation and torture, Maritza was ultimately spared because her family was able to contact influential intermediaries, including [author], who was in Guatemala working for the Catholic Church's Human Rights Office. Here [author] brings to life the players who achieved Maritza's release: the church, the U.S. State Department, the U.S. Congress, numerous NGOs, guerrilla groups, politicians, students, and the media. The book is a study of the complex and often cruel politics of human rights, and its themes reverberate from Guatemala to Guantánamo to Iraq."--Back cover.

Author : Dan Saxon
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2007-05-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520941113

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Part human rights drama, part political thriller, part love story, this riveting narrative chronicles the disappearance of one woman as it tells the larger story of the past fifty years of violence and struggle for social justice and democracy, and U.S. intervention in Guatemala. Maritza Urrutia was abducted from a middle-class neighborhood while taking her son to school in 1992. To Save Her Life tells the story of her ordeal which included being interrogated in secret by army intelligence officers about her activities as part of a political opposition group. Chained to a bed, blindfolded, and deprived of sleep, Maritza was ultimately spared because her family was able to contact influential intermediaries, including author Dan Saxon, who was in Guatemala working for the Catholic Church's Human Rights Office. Here Saxon brings to life the web of players who achieved her release: the Church, the U.S. State Department, the U.S. Congress, numerous NGOs, guerrilla groups, politicians, students, and the media. Reaching back to 1954, when Maritza's grandparents were activists, the book is a study of the complex and often cruel politics of human rights, and its themes reverberate from Guatemala to Guantánamo to Iraq.

Author : Peter Singer
Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780812981568

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The Life You Can Save by Peter Singer Pdf

Argues that for the first time in history we're in a position to end extreme poverty throughout the world, both because of our unprecedented wealth and advances in technology, therefore we can no longer consider ourselves good people unless we give more to the poor. Reprint.

Author : Margaret Daley
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781460376102

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To Save Her Child by Margaret Daley Pdf

In Search of Her Son When a young boy goes missing from wilderness day camp, Alaskan search and rescue worker Josiah Witherspoon is on the case. The brooding ex-marine promises to find the child and return him to his worried mother. But he doesn't know that Ella Jackson has a secret past. One that could put them all in danger. When tensions mount, Ella needs to tell Josiah the truth—but she can't set aside her fears enough to trust him. Ella and Josiah are ready to risk their lives to save her son, but will they risk their hearts, as well? Alaskan Search and Rescue: Risking their lives to save the day

Author : Laura Martin
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781488086694

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An Earl to Save Her Reputation by Laura Martin Pdf

A convenient betrothal “It will save us both from scandal.” Widowed three times over, Lady Anna Fortescue is used to ignoring the wagging tongues of the ton. After finding herself in a compromising position with handsome bachelor Lord Harry Edgerton, to avoid scandal she ends up engaged again. The arrangement may be one of convenience, but as Anna finds herself unable to resist Harry’s charms, she realizes the betrothal may have its benefits…

Author : Christine Merrill
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781488065842

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Vows to Save Her Reputation by Christine Merrill Pdf

His ring will rescue her And she’ll save him from his solitudeIt’s best if Sir Robert Gascoyne remains alone. That way he protects others from the curse that has plagued his family for generations. But when an injury results in Emma Harris spending a scandalous stay at his manor, wedding bells are inevitable! After losing his first wife to childbirth, Robert won’t risk exposing Emma to the same fate. Yet resisting his stunning new bride is much harder than he’d expected… “Readers will enjoy the strong characters, swift pace, lively wit and the wickedly fun escapades that stubborn lovers can get into” —RT Book Reviews on “Her Christmas Temptation” in Regency Christmas Wishes “A triumph. Opposites attract, repel, collide and unite in this thrilling romance” —RT Book Reviews on A Kiss Away from Scandal

Author : Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4057664564849

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Tried for Her Life by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth Pdf

'Tried for Her Life' by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth is a gripping tale of a young woman, Sybil, who is abducted and taken through an underground passage to an unknown destination. As she is carried further away from her familiar world, Sybil's fear and anxiety mount. She is at the mercy of her captors, who remain silent as they lead her through the dark, damp, and suffocating passage. Sybil is left to wonder what fate awaits her in this terrible place, until finally, they reach a cavern filled with sparkling gems and a mysterious figure. Sybil's terrors may be over, but now she faces a new threat as the figure declares that Sybil's liberty and perhaps even her life are at stake.

Author : Rachelle Ayala
Publisher : Rachelle Ayala
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022-12-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Save Her Heart by Rachelle Ayala Pdf

A preacher marries a prostitute to save her from human traffickers—or so he tells himself. * * * Sarah Rahab Sutton hides a secret life from her religious parents. While they’re out evangelizing, she’s hooking up for cash and worshipping a faceless man who meets her in an abandoned outhouse. Pastor Josh McKay lost his young son and wife to a hit-and-run accident. He drives a truck on the same route on the lookout for the deadly driver. Instead, he finds Sarah hitchhiking. He’s instantly attracted to her angelic looks but put off by her unsavory conversation. When God puts her in his path and he rescues her from a brothel, the temptation is too hot to handle. He thinks marrying her will solve his problems; however, they’ve only just begun. Sarah wants unconditional love and she fantasizes that the baby she’s carrying will heal Josh’s heart. Meanwhile, Josh is wondering if he made a big mistake. When Sarah disappears one morning, Josh goes to his friends to mount a rescue. They’re up against more powerful forces than they realize: betrayal, lies, murder, and a wily and well-placed enemy. Both Josh and Sarah must walk by faith to save their hearts, defeat the criminals, and prove to themselves that true love can rise from the ashes of sin and despair.

Author : Kenneth Zink
Publisher : Fahrenheit Press
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Save Her by Kenneth Zink Pdf

Book 3 in The Erodium Trilogy by Kenneth Zink

Author : Charles Duke Yonge
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1876
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOMDLP:abe5746:0001.001

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The Life of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France by Charles Duke Yonge Pdf

Author : Steffanie Strathdee,Thomas Patterson
Publisher : Hachette Books
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780316418072

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The Perfect Predator by Steffanie Strathdee,Thomas Patterson Pdf

An electrifying memoir of one woman's extraordinary effort to save her husband's life-and the discovery of a forgotten cure that has the potential to save millions more. "A memoir that reads like a thriller." -New York Times Book Review "A fascinating and terrifying peek into the devastating outcomes of antibiotic misuse-and what happens when standard health care falls short." -Scientific American Epidemiologist Steffanie Strathdee and her husband, psychologist Tom Patterson, were vacationing in Egypt when Tom came down with a stomach bug. What at first seemed like a case of food poisoning quickly turned critical, and by the time Tom had been transferred via emergency medevac to the world-class medical center at UC San Diego, where both he and Steffanie worked, blood work revealed why modern medicine was failing: Tom was fighting one of the most dangerous, antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the world. Frantic, Steffanie combed through research old and new and came across phage therapy: the idea that the right virus, aka "the perfect predator," can kill even the most lethal bacteria. Phage treatment had fallen out of favor almost 100 years ago, after antibiotic use went mainstream. Now, with time running out, Steffanie appealed to phage researchers all over the world for help. She found allies at the FDA, researchers from Texas A&M, and a clandestine Navy biomedical center -- and together they resurrected a forgotten cure. A nail-biting medical mystery, The Perfect Predator is a story of love and survival against all odds, and the (re)discovery of a powerful new weapon in the global superbug crisis.

Author : Ellie Isaacson
Publisher : Write Me, LLC
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781952606274

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Save Her From Herself by Ellie Isaacson Pdf

He’d do anything to save her, even if she’s the biggest threat to herself. When I first met Kelly O’Connor, she was on a boat bound for some unknown hell overseas. While my team and I saved her, it wasn’t enough. I promised I’d take care of her to atone for my mistakes, but I failed her. She’d already suffered more than anyone should, and her brokenness seeped into me. She broke me, and I had to walk away. But my heart beat for her and her alone, and staying away killed me. When she disappeared again and I was asked to find her, I couldn’t say no. The threat may have been different, but now my heart was on the line. I would do anything to save her, even if I had to save her from herself.

Author : Bronnie Ware
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-13
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781401956004

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Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware Pdf

Revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide with translations in 29 languages. After too many years of unfulfilling work, Bronnie Ware began searching for a job with heart. Despite having no formal qualifications or previous experience in the field, she found herself working in palliative care. During the time she spent tending to those who were dying, Bronnie's life was transformed. Later, she wrote an Internet blog post, outlining the most common regrets that the people she had cared for had expressed. The post gained so much momentum that it was viewed by more than three million readers worldwide in its first year. At the request of many, Bronnie subsequently wrote a book, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, to share her story. Bronnie has had a colourful and diverse life. By applying the lessons of those nearing their death to her own life, she developed an understanding that it is possible for everyone, if we make the right choices, to die with peace of mind. In this revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide, with translations in 29 languages, Bronnie expresses how significant these regrets are and how we can positively address these issues while we still have the time. The Top Five Regrets of the Dying gives hope for a better world. It is a courageous, life-changing book that will leave you feeling more compassionate and inspired to live the life you are truly here to live.

Author : Janet Murnaghan
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781250135292

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Saving Sarah by Janet Murnaghan Pdf

When her daughter desperately needed a lung transplant to survive, Janet Murnaghan rallied against the outdated restrictions in healthcare that would limit her daughter's options. Sarah had been dying of cystic fibrosis since the day she was born. The disease quickly ravaged her lungs and little body bit-by-bit. Fragile and frail, she had only weeks to live, when her mom realized the reality of Sarah’s situation: transplant laws, restricting access to lungs based on arbitrary age restrictions, meant Sarah’s options were limited. The injustice of her daughter’s fate spurred Janet to start a public battle against outdated health care regulations and a battle to save Sarah’s life. Janet transformed her pain and desperation into a voice for Sarah and other kids using social media to broadcast the unfairness, which was robbing Sarah of her right to life with the help of friends and family who emerged as Sarah’s army. How does a family navigate catastrophic illness and life in a hospital, while still maintaining a sense of normalcy? Saving Sarah is a story of hope and courage, and a mother’s determination to never give up. It's also the story of how a family—Janet and her husband Fran have four other children—reacts and adjusts when one of its members is in ongoing crisis. “I need to fight, and I cannot fight and fall apart at the same time. Each single moment is all that matters.” —from Saving Sarah

Author : Abigail Osborne
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504071321

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Save Her by Abigail Osborne Pdf

When best friends marry a pair of brothers, their fairytale ending leads to a terrifying new chapter in this psychological thriller—“definitely recommended” (Curled Up with a Good Book, UK). Flora and Sophie are ready to put their traumatic past behind them when they fall in love with a pair of brothers. Now life would be a dream come true—if it wasn’t for their mother-in-law. Disappointed that her sons have married beneath them, Cecilia constantly belittles the two young brides. And when she learns that her son Sam is moving away with Flora, her taunting turns to outright wrath. Suddenly, strange things start happening to Flora—things that even Sam finds hard to believe. Meanwhile, Sophie’s life is crumbling around her. Her marriage is not what it seems, and she is desperate to escape the clutches of her poisonous new family. Will Sophie and Flora have to give up on love in order to survive?