Shine is the true story of David Helfgott, a brilliant pianist whose musical gift is nearly compromised by the emotional strain of his personal life. A child prodigy whose interpretive genius promised a brilliant career as a concert pianist, David grew up under the tyrannical parenting of his father. Their turbulent relationship almost destroys David's promise and threatens his fragile mental balance. When an unlikely romance with a remarkable woman brings stability to David's chaotic world, he returns to concert performance in triumph. Freed from the difficult legacy of his father's influence, his musical talent prevails.
When seventh-grader Piper's father is hired by Chumley Prep, she gets free tuition and a chance to meet her hero, a famous astronomer, by competing for the prestigious Excelsior Award.
Smart, fearless, and compassionate, this is an unforgettable work from a beloved author.
There was one other Asian girl in my class, Eugenia Li. Even though she was Chinese, everyone was always asking us if we were cousins or twin sisters. I didn't think much of it until one day when I got stung by a bee during recess.
He makes a decision to use his qualities to ‘shine his light’. Shine is a touching and heart-warming story which encourages young readers to celebrate diversity and to recognise how our differences make us special.
"A powerful, revealing story of hope, love, justice, and the power of reading by a man who spent thirty years on death row for a crime he didn't commit"--
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In this collection of short stories, Tastefully Simple founder & CEO Jill Blashack Strahan shares her life lessons as she molded her beliefs and principles - the laws of abundancy, magic and realness.--From publisher website.
It's as if he was saying to me, “You were made to shine, and in ways you don't even know, drama is dulling that shine.” I quickly caught his drift. I was existing like the people of Israel spoken of in Isaiah, who were “living in the ...
Watch, page by page, as her influence transforms the people and the city around her. This beautiful wordless book shows that just one person who is willing to reach out with kindness and com-passion can bring light and change the world.
When you think of the Newsboys, do you think rock and roll, gold records, concerts, and fame? Shine: Make Them Wonder What You’ve Got reveals the Newsboys in a way you have never seen them before--not just as performers but as Christians.