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From Brokenness to Atonement, Faith, Hope, and Love: A Vietnam War Sniper’s Journey and a Psychiatrist’s Bibliotherapy by Hani Raoul Khouzam Mph Fapa MD

https://www.amazon.com/Brokenness-Atonement-Faith-Hope-Love/dp/B0CC3X7Y6T

This is a story of Mr. L, an orphan who was raised and nurtured by a devoted Carmelite nun, then drafted to serve as a skilled sniper during the Vietnam War. A journey of learning and mastering of the French language, excelling in the Little League baseball, discovering the art of hunting, and of an uttermost devotion to assigned military missions. A tale of grief, depression, anxiety, intermixed with bitterness, rage, fear, and delayed onset posttraumatic stress disorder with its most devastating aftermath of survivor’s guilt.

Witnessing the emergence of innate talents, the gifts of left-handedness, and astounding suddenness of action in each and every providential and self-inflicted circumstances. Travelling through life in orphanages with boyish freedom, self-consciousness, and then an adulthood of giving of oneself and sacrificing of own needs to fulfill a patriotic mission, an acceptance of a higher calling to serve the poor and the disfranchised.

Biographies are woven in the tapestry of the therapeutic alliance of a patient-and-physician relationship.

As a reader, you will be invited to introspect and reflect on the wonder of the human brain, the bubbling joy of loving, and the gift of living.

Will Mr. L descend into the abyss of ending his God-given gift of a well-deserved and joyful life or will he survive his heartbreaking sorrows and insurmountable guilt? Can brokenness be restored through faith, hope, love, and forgiveness?

The answers could be revealed by reading this personal journey–a portrait of faith, grace, and the joy that rises from giving and loving.

The Sacred Spiral: Unlocking The Individual’s Infinite Potentials by Dracaena A Paxx

https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Spiral-Unlocking-Individuals-Potentials/dp/B0DJDWFF8W

Synopsis: THE SACRED SPIRAL takes a Celtic path with many Shamanic tones. However, it is a major Truth that there is no one single “True Path”, and all symbols, as well as mythologies, resonate differently with all people. The Sacred Spiral is a compilation of rites and explanations of how’s and why’s for usage, for all paths are basically correct. Dracaena feels it is of utmost importance that a person learn to use their intuition, and The Sacred Spiral helps guide one to do that! She does not feel it is right for any one person to tell another whether they can or cannot learn something! Each person’s Spiritual evolution is different from others! Yet work must be done to earn respect and knowledge!

Many people prefer and are very capable of learning with their own intuition. The Sacred Spiral will help empower one to understand many of the symbols and visions that come to them, which a person may use this wisdom to grow!

Autobiography: Dracaena A. Paxx has been a mystic and practicing Druid for over 30 years. She has learned from many teachers and, in time, founded her group, THE SOCIETY OF THE WAXING MOON. The SOCIETY met weekly with rituals at regular intervals. The SOCIETY is now a Facebook group, and discussions are held continually. She has regularly taught the Society using many lessons found in this book and questions the group members would discuss at length. As many individuals search for mystical/ spiritual knowledge, she has compiled her teachings in this book. It is sad that so many obstacles are in the way of those who wish to study, so it is essential to Dracaena that everyone has access to this knowledge and learns to empower themselves. Dracaena has been married for over 25 years and has two adult children. She has a BS in education and a Master’s Degree in Social work in progress.

Across the Creek: Buried Legacy by Kaaren Terry

https://www.amazon.com/Across-Creek-Buried-Kaaren-Terry/dp/B0GHC1K9V2

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While watching the late-night news a thief discovers a skeleton uncovered on a couple’s property, is his great-grandfather. This story quickly evolves into a small-town media frenzy. The thief finds himself drawn into a complex web of family history and dark secrets that have long been buried. As the investigation unfolds, he confronts the legacy of his families past, uncovering layers of deceit and betrayal that threaten to unravel both his life and that of the couple.

Armed with only the memories of his grandmothers stories, he will stop at nothing until he discovers his buried legacy. Will the unsuspecting couple become aware of his motives and the dangerous lengths he will go before it’s too late?

Across the Creek delves into themes of identity, family loyalty, and the lengths individuals will go to protect their legacies. With a backdrop of small-town dynamics and the relentless pursuit of truth, this contemporary novel keeps readers engaged as they explore the intricate connections between past and present, ultimately revealing how history shapes lives in unforeseen ways. About the author

Kaaren Terry is from San Diego and her family has called this home for generations. She and her husband moved over an hour away from the hustle and bustle of the city, up to a small historic gold-mining town called Julian, California. They would call this home for the next 20 years. Surrounded by nature and abundant wildlife , commuting to the city for work and essentials, the dichotomy of the two lifestyles became apparent.

Kaaren’s degree is in Graphic Design which nurtures her creativity. She has worn many hats: to name a few; mother, grocery clerk, glass artist, and now retired Real Estate Broker.

Although the skills needed for each job may be different, at the heart of each is working with people. What makes them tick sets her imagination into overdrive. As an avid reader, fascinated by what an author could do with words, she was inspired by her own life experiences and the people she’s met. She spins a tale that invites the reader to climb aboard and hang on to the very end.

Old Grandmother’s Tree: A Collection of French-Canadian Folktales, Volume by Joseph Bolton

https://www.amazon.com/Old-Grandmothers-Tree-Collection-French-Canadian/dp/B0DDTX73VL

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A heritage told through time.

A history of family connections, cunning trickster animals, and adventures untold: Old Grandmother’s Tree: A Collection of French-Canadian Folktales is a beautiful compilation of folktales set against the backdrop of 17th and early 20th century Québec.

On her wedding night, a young Algonquin woman is visited by the spirit of her first husband and the trickster animals of Indigenous legends, who encourage her to set forth on a new journey. So begins the Meunier family’s origin story and the many adventures that come through the generations that follow.

Combining richly woven stories and stunning artwork, Joseph Bolton’s and Natasha Pelley-Smith’s Old Grandmother’s Tree is a tribute to an untold history that will touch any reader.

Pangaea – Book 1: Enforcers’ Pursuit by Mr Camren T Burton

https://www.amazon.com/Pangaea-Book-1-Enforcers-Pursuit/dp/B0C9K1S2ZN

Earth has been decimated by nuclear fallout, forcing humanity to survive by colonizing other planets. On the colony Pangaea, many freedoms have been surrendered to the law for protection, to ensure the past doesn’t happen again.

Twelve year old Mark has known nothing but a life of grueling toil and cruelty from his Law Enforcer custodians in the Young Males’ Correctional Facility. He was sent there for committing a serious crime he doesn’t remember, for his past has been erased from his mind. Only a nagging sense that he doesn’t belong there drives him to survive.

After three and half years, the time has come for him to escape the prison and attempt to learn the truth behind his arrest. The enforcers pursue him with stalkers: terrifying genetically-engineered hounds designed to capture criminals.

It’s up to Mark to evade his long-time tormentors, but what waits in the unknown outside world – friend or enemy? Conviction or vindication?

Mark has no idea that his adventure for freedom only beginning as he stays ahead of the Enforcers’ Pursuit!