After looking through ten different stores Roberts mother had finally found exactly what he'd asked for, at least that's what she thought. Roberts dream present turns out to be a disaster.

In 1947, at the age of 18, Thomas Gilrane immigrated from County Leitrim, Ireland to America. By all standards, he has been successful. Tom found work, served in the US Army, married and earned his American citizenship. His childhood of farming, family, hard work and religion provided him with all he needed to succeed. With his wife Lorraine, he made a life in America, earning his way and raising four children. His memoir details life growing up in a thatched cottage, without electricity, water or any modern conveniences. The simple joys, challenges and difficulties that were typical of living a traditional farm life in rural Ireland are described in vivid detail. It is a fascinating journey, and one that is typical for thousands of Irish families in the early 1900's. This story of immigration is bitter-sweet, full of emotion, humor and sometimes harsh realities. He tells his story matter-of-factly, as he remembers it-Just the Way It Was. Website: Justthewayitwas.com

Returning to the territory of "Brokeback Mountain" (in her first volume of Wyoming Stories) and Bad Dirt (her second), National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize-winner Proulx delivers a stunning and visceral new collection.

This story describes the strong bond that exists between a little girl and her dad. The girl's parents are divorced and she has to live in two houses. When she asks her dad why, he says That's Just The Way It Is. The little girl has learned that lots of things in her life are a certain way and she has begun to accept it as That's Just The Way It Is. This story is designed to show that both parents usuallylove their children equally and that even though everyone sufferes when custody is an issues, and there has been an unsuccessful resolution to make things work out in a marriage, that a father's impact can remain constant and positive in the life of a child. This story conveys the loving, nurturing and critical relationship between a father and his daughter. This story is told through the fresh and simple style of a 5 year old little girl. Children who rea and enjoy this will receive a message without even realizing that this is a teaching tool. A sincere look at children and their perceptions of parents in divorce, through the eyes of a child.

It is written like a fairy tale, yet the events are realistic. The moral of the story is that ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things. It is meant to inspire young children to go out and do what they can do to make the world a better place. Although the story is fictional, the events are based on personal and historical events in Diane's life. In fact, her father still resides in the house and village where the story is set, in Fosters, Michigan.

Customers who like books by Kristin Hannah, Luanne Rice, Robyn Carr and Susan Wiggs will enjoy this emotional and romantic piece of contemporary fiction from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy. This is a full length novel of approximately 100,000 words. Take a romantic journey with award-winning author Barbara Freethy to Tucker's Landing, Oregon, where Sam and Alli Tucker have made a life together ... a life about to be tested by the return of the only woman who can break them up ... Alli's sister, Tessa. A baby brought them together -- and even though Alli has always loved her strong, sexy husband Sam and the life they've built together, she has decided to set him free to follow his youthful dreams. It is no longer enough for her to be wife and lover when she knows she holds so little of his heart. Sam has always dreamed of a life away from the close-knit world of Tucker's Landing, but marriage and fatherhood ended all that. Now Sam is torn between what was and what was meant to be. He must decide if it's time to rekindle the dreams of the past ... or accept Alli, and her love, just the way she is.

This is a universal callout to the masses of all Black African Women. This non-fiction book is simply a guide to help you choose better when you are searching for a mate and you are not the type of Black African Woman to choose any other Man than the Black African Man. It is with pleasure I open these doors to the reality of the existence of our people. This truth will open your eyes to whom, what and why, when it comes to the differences in the Black African Men you choose. On this journey my wish is to enlighten the Black African Woman to exactly what she is dealing with when it comes to US. I pray that I help you on this difficult journey.

She's starting over. And the real her is letting loose. From the author of the 100,000+ copy-selling rom-com, Love to Hate You! No one makes you laugh like Jo Watson! If you love by Mhairi McFarlane, Sophie Ranald, Sophie Kinsella and Paige Toon, you'll LOVE Jo Watson - readers are raving about her glorious rom-coms! Readers are already WOWED by Just The Way I Am! 'Without a doubt Jo Watson's best book so far, and I've almost read all of them' 'I have read ALL of Jo Watson's previous books and this is quite possibly my new favourite' 'An intricate and delicate romance with themes of loss, love, self discovery and a little bit of fate thrown in too!' 'A laugh-a-minute journey of self-discovery that was far too easy to read in one sitting' 'I loved, loved, loved this story!! I feel as though there aren't enough stars to give it' 'This was my first Jo Watson book and it will not be the last I have found my new fave author. 5 out of 5 stars from me, loved it' ................................................................................. Has Fate given her a second chance? 'Zoe' is having a very bad day. As if getting trapped in a faulty elevator wasn't bad enough, losing her memory has made it much worse. If there's one piece of luck, it's that the paramedic on the scene, Noah, is both kind and a handsome distraction... Now a completely blank canvas, with the help of Noah, 'Zoe' is excited to fill her world with colour, creativity and sweet and spicy food. She just knows from the tips of her toes, right to her fleek brows, that these things were all part of her make-up. But when her identity is traced, the life 'Zoe' was living before the accident bears no resemblance to that of the person she's convinced she is. What happened to make her world so narrow and colourless? And now she has the chance to start over, is it time to let the real Zoe out? ................................................................................. It all started with a faulty elevator - don't miss Becca story in You, Me, Forever and Frankie's in Truly, Madly, Like Me! Readers are raving about Jo Watson's glorious rom-coms! 'A hilarious, laugh-out-loud romance that is a breath of fresh air' 5* reader review 'A masterclass in character development... This is truly a novel for the times we live in. I would highly recommend' 5* reader review 'Another absolutely gorgeous read by one of my favourite authors...completely impossible to put down' 5* reader review 'I loved this book. It was so funny and I really wish a movie could be made of it' 5* reader review Love funny, romantic stories? You don't want to miss Jo Watson: 'The perfect choice for fans of romantic comedies' Gina's Bookshelf 'It was amazing, it was hilarious' Rachel's Random Reads 'A brilliant read from beginning to end' Hopeless Romantics 'Sitting here open mouthed in disbelief at just how wonderful this book is' Rachel's Random Reads 'A stunning heart-warming read' Donna's Book Blog

While out with his family one night, six-year-old Andrew Bateson feels suddenly feverish. Although they do not yet know it, Andrew has bacterial meningitis, one of the fastest and deadliest of all infections.Over the next three weeks, as Andrew lies in a coma, the hospital fights an often minute-by-minute battle to keep him alive. Overwhelmed, Andrew's parents pull away from each other, and their friends wonder if the marriage will survive. While doctors ultimately saved Andrew's life, they weren't able to save his legs. Both had to be amputated below the knees. Some questioned whether he would ever walk again. Yet as he recovered, Andrew stunned his family by saying he wanted to play ice hockey. What happened next stunned them even more.Just the Way He Was Before is a true story of unexpected triumphof medicine, family, and faith. And of the human spirit itself.