This book is intended to help and motivate individuals working with our youth as foster parents, teachers, ministers, youth correctional officers, judges, attorneys, social workers, and the young people with whom they are working.
And I....ha, I tried loosening the bond around my wrists behind my back. “How long I got left in here?” I asked. “Sixteen hours or so. You were out a good while” “Gimme water” I paused. “Please” Her eyes rolled as she gave in and left ...
With wit and candor, rage and integrity, Sammy Davis, Jr. reflects on the dark side of his superstardom--his fear of losing his appeal, alcoholism, his million-dollar tax debt, alienation from his family and the black community, and his ...
Why is this happening to me?
I prayed with all my heart to God to help me because I was not ready to die, and I knew that if I kept racing those Harley Davidson bikes that I would kill myself trying to win a race. My prayers were answered when a new businessman ...
Find answers to child sexual abuse questions, stories of victims, insights into sexual abusers, explanations of effects on victims, and step-by-step guidance to begin recovery from child sexual abuse in this warm and personal, clear, ...
Why Me? is the continuing science fiction tale of a gifted teenager's journey through hyperspace, with the help of an alien mentor, in an effort to save Earth from a horrifying fate.
This book explores the evolution of the mental competence for self-reflection: why it evolved, under what selection pressures, in what environments, out of what precursors, and with what mental resources.
Behaviour is a choice with effects that usually involve others as well as ourselves. ... Encourage the young person to consider the choices that they have and to write or draw them in the 'What choices do I have?' column.
Why Me?: A Spiritual Guide to Growing Through Tests
My mother left me these memories and many more during my traumatic childhood. After many years of struggling with trying to understand "Why Me?" I took back control of my life and started saying, "It was me, now what am I going to do?
Dortmunder draws international attention when he steals the wrong ring The Byzantine Fire is much more than a ninety-carat ruby.
After many years of incarceration, it occurred to me that this imprisonment was, in fact, voluntary, that I had placed myself in prison, feeling somehow that I deserved to be locked up and at the same time blaming and resenting everyone ...
to myself.' I hope she doesnt answer the phone so I can leave a message on her voice— mail. “Hello, John.” I could shoot the man who invented caller ID. “How are you?” “Not good. Why are you doing this to me? John, I need you.
Sam tried to give me advice several times but I was hard headed and wouldn't listen to her. It was easierto blame Mom instead, she never took the time to help me or listen to me anyway. It was never in Moms interest to be a part of my ...
Yawning,I hadto ensure myself the egg was where I'd left it. Relief spread through my body but not tothe point of releasingmy bladder. That would only give Louzer another excuse for beating me. I rushed to the bathroom after puttingon ...
I felt as if I was in front of a judge who had just sentenced me to death by lethal injection. “Is there anyone you'd like me to call?” she said quickly, as if shocked by my response. But how was I supposed to react?
The principal called me and the other grade 2 teacher to a meeting in the library. Gulp. We both knew something big was happening and went with a bit of trepidation. A new student was starting school. She had many special needs, ...
Doreen: What did you want me to say? George: Anything but 'thank you'. The guy comes to our door to mock us, and you express your gratitude for his effort! Doreen: I did no such thing. Any way if you want to go and put him straight, ...
A classic rock autobiography, this book doesn't excuse the many bad actions in the life of Ike Turner- but it may begin to explain them. They can say what they want to say. I am going to say it like it is.