In Stories of Initiation teenage heroes face the realities of adult life. Confrontations with birth, rejection, growing old and death herald an aprupt end to their childhood.
Jessamyn West Poradie kníh (chronologicky)
18. júl 1902 – 23. február 1984
Táto americká autorka sa preslávila svojimi poviedkami a románmi, ktoré čerpali z jej kvakerského pôvodu. Jej diela sa často vyznačujú hlbokým porozumením ľudskej povahy a skúmajú témy viery, rodiny a komunity. Svojím jedinečným štýlom zachytáva podstatu života v menších komunitách a poskytuje čitateľom nadčasové príbehy o odolnosti a súcitu.
Eliza Birdwell embodies the spirit of an American heroine, balancing practicality and humor while nurturing her faith and family. Her husband, Jess, complements her character with a love for adventure and music. Together, they navigate a tumultuous world filled with challenges, from unexpected gifts to the threat of Confederate soldiers. Their journey is marked by deep emotional connections and unwavering conviction, showcasing a family's resilience and love in the face of adversity.
The Quaker Reader
- 538 stránok
- 19 hodin čítania
This book contains over 60 extracts from the writings of members of the Religious Society of Friends from 1650 to 1962. It includes passages from the works of such well-known authors as George Fox, William Penn, Walt Whitman and John Greenleaf Whittier. The passages illuminate both the faith and practice of the Quaker faith throughout the ages.
American Short Stories
- 120 stránok
- 5 hodin čítania
The further adventures of the Birdwell family during and after the Civil War.--LibraryThing
