Gloria Naylor

by Virginia C. Fowler

The volume also features a valuable bibliography, a chronology of Naylor's life, and the text of a lengthy interview with Naylor that the author conducted in 1993.

Gloria Naylor

Author: Virginia C. Fowler

Publisher: Twayne Pub

ISBN:

Page: 181

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In the short period of time since Gloria Naylor published her first novel, The Women of Brewster Place (1982), to wide acclaim, she has established herself as a significant contemporary writer. A self-avowed feminist and black cultural nationalist, Naylor has produced a body of work that resists easy classification. Through the four novels she has published to date, which also include Linden Hills (1985), Mama Day (1988), and Bailey's Cafe (1992), she enters into a dialogue with a wide assortment of earlier writers, from Shakespeare and Dante to Zora Neale Hurston and Toni Morrison. In Gloria Naylor: In Search of Sanctuary, Virginia C. Fowler offers the first full-length study devoted exclusively to Naylor's work. Fowler insightfully analyzes Naylor's four novels, specifically focusing on aspects of the texts that have been largely unexamined to date. She also provides a general examination of important aspects of Naylor's life, including the Jehovah's Witness religion, of which Naylor was a member until she was 25, and the emergence in the late 1960s and early 1970s of a new generation of black women writers and scholars. Fowler reveals the extent to which Naylor's artistic sensibility has been shaped by her experiences as a Jehovah's Witness and her strong identification with feminism. The volume also features a valuable bibliography, a chronology of Naylor's life, and the text of a lengthy interview with Naylor that the author conducted in 1993.

In Search of Sanctuary

by Brendan Price

In the best tradition of storytelling, these timeless vignettes kick off a conversation, draw you in, and inspire follow-through on the important stories of today and tomorrow.

In Search of Sanctuary

Author: Brendan Price

Publisher: Malcolm Coxall - Cornelio Books

ISBN: 8494530526

Page: 110

View: 370

In the best tradition of storytelling, these timeless vignettes kick off a conversation, draw you in, and inspire follow-through on the important stories of today and tomorrow. Come travel through our natural world with a pilgrim from childhood, parenthood, and mellowing years, through landscapes of the mind as familiar to the author as the early city suburbs, mountains, and sea, where he was rooted and grew, to centre in on our place in today's world. As you read these reflections on Dublin and Ireland of the old century, you will also recognise your own place and time and wish to tell your story. Let your nature lead you in the telling, and your listeners carry forward ever more tales. A native of Dublin, Brendan Price is the founder of the Irish Seal Sanctuary. A marine biologist and wildlife advocate, the author was educated at University College Dublin. Brendan received a distinguished recommendation in the 2014 Hemingway Short Story Competition.

In Search of Sanctuary

by Jamie E. Kirby

"Kirby's prose is exceptional.... Readers who enjoy spiritual literature will find this novel to their liking. It is also recommended for readers who enjoy human drama, historical fiction, and adventure.

In Search of Sanctuary

Author: Jamie E. Kirby

Publisher: Xulon Press

ISBN: 9781626979123

Page: 346

View: 261

"Kirby's prose is exceptional.... Readers who enjoy spiritual literature will find this novel to their liking. It is also recommended for readers who enjoy human drama, historical fiction, and adventure." - Robin Edmunds, Foreword Clarion Review "In a world of scandalizing reality shows this book is a lyrical and uplifting story of redemption and faith. It is a breath of fresh air that is much needed in the literary world " - Carolyn Bracken Orr, Decatur Daily In the grimy, crime-ridden New York City of the 1890's, three lives are torn apart in a single, savage day. The events that unite them, for better and for worse, come together in a gripping tale of two continents that is ripe with danger and discovery. In Search of Sanctuary, Jamie E. Kirby's epic historical novel, charts the perilous journey of these three young souls, who must lose themselves in order to reinvent themselves. In evocative period detail, In Search of Sanctuary follows the young and earnest Aiden, the fearsome Mac, and the artistic Shamus as each seeks sanctuary from a vicious massacre on Manhattan's Lower East Side. Each one believes he or she is the sole survivor, yet their separate journeys are intertwined in ways that even an ocean cannot sever. Introspection and intriguing new friends and foes catapult these three into worlds they could never have imagined back in New York City. In Search of Sanctuary serves up a riveting parable that transports readers to another time, while mining ageless themes of faith, love, and moral fiber. Engaging, complex characters, a riveting plot, and a haunting similarity to three separate passages to peace provide readers with a message of hope embedded in a story seasoned with every conceivable human trait and behavior.

In Search of the Secret Sanctuary

by KIM MICHELE INGRAM

Hidden in the tallest tree, on gigantic limbs, was a beautiful preserved sanctuary.
The sanctuary hadn't been used for a very long time and has been long forgotten.
This is where Tramara will be hidden forever. Over a hundred years ago the ...

In Search of the Secret Sanctuary

Author: KIM MICHELE INGRAM

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

ISBN: 1490715649

Page: 36

View: 224

Phillip the Prince of Edinshire, Scotland sets himself on a quest to find Tramara, his future bride to be. She is the daughter of Maon, a noble knight and her mother Helena. Accompanying the prince is his noble and illustrious stallion, Blacknight. As the prince proceeds on his quest he must overcome a horrendous obstacle that Isobel, a jealous witch has placed in his path. He encounters days of treacherous heat and torrent rains, even a fire breathing dragon. The fate of Prince Phillips true love, now rest in his hands as he must travel through dangerous terrains, crossing the River Braan to find her.

In Search of an Earthly Sanctuary with Fodder

by

You have searched for your treasured sanctuary and were misguided by worldly
and ungodly people. You have unknowingly circumvented your search in this sin-
cursed world for a beloved refuge with no hope! You only would have had to ...

In Search of an Earthly Sanctuary with Fodder

Author:

Publisher: Xulon Press

ISBN: 1613799691

Page:

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In Search of the Latin American Faulkner

by Tanya T. Fayen

Faulkner's entry into the literary canon of his own country was sparked by the
accessible aspects of Sanctuary, aspects which illuminate initial Faulkner
reception. In the thirties, to judge by Emerson's work, Sanctuary received more
critical ...

In Search of the Latin American Faulkner

Author: Tanya T. Fayen

Publisher: University Press of America

ISBN: 9780819198938

Page: 290

View: 953

In Search of the Latin American Faulkner is an exhaustive exploration of the shifting interaction between Faulkner's works and the literary repertory of Spanish-speaking Latin America that went on for half a century. Fayen's study sketches a previously unexplored history of the evolution of the modern Latin American literary establishment. This work describes the pre-history of contemporary Latin American narrative, with particular attention to the Spanish-speaking Latin American 'boom'-- from the early dominance of peninsular Spanish literary norms to the gradual weakening of these norms and the complete opening up to foreign innovations, when Latin American literature came into its own. Contents: In Search of a Theoretical Model; The Ambiguous Problem of Influence; Polysystem Theory: Performing Descriptive Translation Studies; A Shift of Norms in the Latin American Polysystem; Faulkner's U.S. Critical Reception; Critical Reception of Faulkner in Latin America; The Translations; Conclusion.

Finding Sanctuary

by Christopher Jamison

For those in search of sanctuary the root meaning of the word itself actually
describes where to look. 'Sanctuary' has two meanings: the primary meaning
comes from the Latin root word, sanctus, meaning 'holy'. So the first meaning is 'a
sacred ...

Finding Sanctuary

Author: Christopher Jamison

Publisher: Hachette UK

ISBN: 0297856871

Page: 192

View: 505

Abbot Christopher Jamison, from BBC2's THE MONASTERY and new show THE SILENCE, suggests ways in which the teachings of St Benedict can be helpful in everyday life. Have you ever wondered why everybody these days seems so busy? In FINDING SANCTUARY, Father Christopher Jamison offers practical wisdom from the monastic tradition on how to build sanctuary into your life. No matter how hard you work, being too busy is not inevitable. Silence and contemplation are not just for monks and nuns, they are natural parts of life. Yet to keep hold of this truth in the rush of modern living you need the support of other people and sensible advice from wise guides. By learning to listen in new ways, people's lives can change and the abbot offers some monastic steps that help this transition to a more spiritual life. In the face of many easy assumptions about the irrelevance of religion today, Father Christopher makes religion accessible for those in search of life's meaning and offers a vision of the world's religions working together as a unique source of hope for the 21st century.

The Quest to Find Sanctuary

by Duncan Cannon

During their journey in search of 'Sanctuary' the Band have many adventures, encounter other animals, hazards and dangers. The story is similar to 'Watership Down'.

The Quest to Find Sanctuary

Author: Duncan Cannon

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

ISBN: 9781516970179

Page: 66

View: 698

The Quest to find 'Sanctuary', describes the journey of a group of wild animals known as 'The Band', who are forced to relocate and go in search of a new home and beginnings, because of a planned human housing development. The Band head off in a southerly direction led by a wise old tawny owl named Merlin. During their journey in search of 'Sanctuary' the Band have many adventures, encounter other animals, hazards and dangers. The story is similar to 'Watership Down'. Although, it containes many more species of animals and factual imformation. It is sympathetically written, includes ten coloured illistrations for children to enjoy, and endeavours to educate about England's beautiful wildlife, its nature and forna. During their journey the Band's characters grow in number, eventually reaching a dozen, in their quest to find 'Sanctuary'. The Band's members consists of; grey squirrels, rabbits, jackdaws, a brown hare, a hedehog, a mallard duck and Merlin the tawny owl.

Theodore Chrono The Sanctuary of Evil

by Shanon Chong

In a world of magic driven by power and absolute strength, fifteen-year-old Theodore Chrono searches for a connection with his father, through dreams and memories not his own.

Theodore Chrono The Sanctuary of Evil

Author: Shanon Chong

Publisher: Shanon Chong

ISBN:

Page:

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In a world of magic driven by power and absolute strength, fifteen-year-old Theodore Chrono searches for a connection with his father, through dreams and memories not his own. With his inferior magical abilities, he embarks on a journey to overcome his weaknesses and detach himself from his father’s shadow. There is one issue – a corrupt church is brainwashing citizens of Arcana to gather followers who are mysteriously disappearing…

Sanctuary

by Ron Calugar

In this novel, a young orphan - troubled by conflicting claims about a faraway and fabled country - risks his life in search of the truth.

Sanctuary

Author: Ron Calugar

Publisher: Abuys Incorporated Publishing

ISBN: 9780972157902

Page: 351

View: 236

Sanctuary - A Quest For Freedom was inspired by the hero and patriot living inside of each American and displayed so evidently in the wake of the infamous September 11th attack. In this novel, a young orphan - troubled by conflicting claims about a faraway and fabled country - risks his life in search of the truth. Journey with him through fear and triumph in his quest to escape a treacherous tyrant and flee to this legendary land. In America he marvels, "What do Americans look like? What color is their skin? Americans all seem to be different, yet they strive to pull together and treat each other as equals. "He is in awe as he learns new ways in a strange nation - for in America there is no merit in hatred. It is considered a revolting evil to be overcome, not a virtue to be cultivated. He comes to possess a deep respect and admiration for the most benevolent country in the entire world and is again compelled to risk everything. In an emotional good-bye he parts from the woman with whom he has fallen in love and returns undercover to the land of his birth, as a spy in defense of his newfound home.

Holding the Center

by Richard Strozzi-Heckler

Richard Strozzi Heckler sounds an important call about the interplay between power and generosity in these subtle and luminous essays.

Holding the Center

Author: Richard Strozzi-Heckler

Publisher: North Atlantic Books

ISBN: 1583944125

Page: 152

View: 317

As in all his books, Heckler draws from personal experience: training his horse, cultivating presence in aikido dojos, consulting with business executives, raising children. A masterful and encompassing book, Holding the Center develops from the fulcrum of the self in the natural world. Many of Heckler’s lessons arise from his life as a householder and father. Community is a larger family—we make alliances to “take care of what matters to us.” But, as Heckler teaches, that takes listening to others with an open heart, and learning what the needs of others are.The world can be a sanctuary, if we find a balance between instinct and choice. Richard Strozzi Heckler sounds an important call about the interplay between power and generosity in these subtle and luminous essays.

Sanctuary

by William Faulkner

A powerful novel examining the nature of evil, informed by the works of T. S. Eliot and Freud, mythology, local lore, and hardboiled detective fiction, Sanctuary is the dark, at times brutal, story of the kidnapping of Mississippi debutante ...

Sanctuary

Author: William Faulkner

Publisher: Vintage

ISBN: 0307793559

Page: 336

View: 997

A powerful novel examining the nature of evil, informed by the works of T. S. Eliot and Freud, mythology, local lore, and hardboiled detective fiction, Sanctuary is the dark, at times brutal, story of the kidnapping of Mississippi debutante Temple Drake, who introduces her own form of venality into the Memphis underworld where she is being held.

Seeking a Sanctuary

by Malcolm Bull

The story of a large yet little-known Protestant denomination

Seeking a Sanctuary

Author: Malcolm Bull

Publisher: Indiana University Press

ISBN: 0253347645

Page: 498

View: 623

The completely revised second edition further explores one of the most successful of America's indigenous religious groups. Despite this, the Adventist church has remained largely invisible. Seeking a Sanctuary casts light on this marginal religion through its socio-historical context and discusses several Adventist figures that shaped the perception of this Christian sect.

The Cabin

by Hap Wilson

He has led over 300 wilderness expeditions in Canada, and served as actor Pierce Brosnan’s personal outdoor trainer for the feature film Grey Owl. "This is a complex and fascinating story, beautifully told.

The Cabin

Author: Hap Wilson

Publisher: Dundurn

ISBN: 9781770706903

Page: 192

View: 417

One hundred years ago, a young doctor from Cleveland by the name of Robert Newcomb, travelled north to a place called Temagami. It was as far north as one could travel by any modern means. Beautiful beyond any simple expletive, the Temagami wilderness was a land rich in timber, clear-water lakes, fast flowing rivers, mystery and adventure. Newcomb befriended the local Aboriginals — the Deep Water People — and quickly discovered the best way to explore was by canoe. Bewitched by the spirit of an interior river named after the elusive brook trout, Majamagosibi, Newcomb had a remote cabin built overlooking one of her precipitous cataracts. The cabin remained unused for decades, save for a few passing canoeists; it changed ownership twice and slowly began to show its age. The author discovered the cabin while on a canoe trip in 1970. Like Newcomb, Hap Wilson was lured to Temagami in pursuit of adventure and personal sanctuary. That search for sanctuary took the author incredible distances by canoe and snowshoe, through near death experiences and Herculean challenges. Secretly building cabins, homesteading and working as a park ranger, Wilson finally became owner of The Cabin in 2000. Artist, author and adventurer, Hap Wilson is perhaps best known for his ecotourism/travel guidebooks. He has led over 300 wilderness expeditions in Canada, and served as actor Pierce Brosnan’s personal outdoor trainer for the feature film Grey Owl. "This is a complex and fascinating story, beautifully told. At first, it draws us in because the author appears to be living the life we all dream of-a simpler life, close to nature, free from the stress and strain of our consumer culture. But the reality, with its myriad challenges, is what holds our attention and gives the book its substance." — Judith Ruan, Muskoka Magazine

Sanctuary

by G. Michael Hopf

Book 3 of the New World Series Surviving the attack proved to be more than they could have imagined… Months after a super-EMP attack devastated the United States, the country is now unrecognizable.

Sanctuary

Author: G. Michael Hopf

Publisher: Penguin

ISBN: 0698159381

Page: 368

View: 820

Book 3 of the New World Series Surviving the attack proved to be more than they could have imagined… Months after a super-EMP attack devastated the United States, the country is now unrecognizable. Major cities are run by gangs, survivors are dying of starvation and the government is falling victim to lawlessness. Those who were prepared for the end find that they weren’t really prepared at all. While some seek vengeance for their losses, others are determined to restore the nation. Gordon, Samantha, Sebastian, Barone, Connor and Pablo are all on different paths, but they are all in search of a home away from chaos. They are all in search of a sanctuary.

Sanctuary

by Michael Tobias

Featuring over twenty sanctuaries in twenty countries, including public and private, ancient and new, this book celebrates the sheltering of innocence in all its forms, animal, plant, insect, and human with stunning photography and intimate ...

Sanctuary

Author: Michael Tobias

Publisher: Council Oaks Distribution

ISBN:

Page: 337

View: 696

Featuring over twenty sanctuaries in twenty countries, including public and private, ancient and new, this book celebrates the sheltering of innocence in all its forms, animal, plant, insect, and human with stunning photography and intimate, lyrical prose. These pockets of Eden preserve and protect what is most precious to us and to the Earth.

Verses of the Sanctuary

by Juan Castano

... y la esperanza. Los años llegan sin remedio y la vida por nuestros rostros
pasa; ángeles del santuario sagrado, dennos por fin la luz de la esperanza.
ANGELS OF THE SANCTUARY In search of an exit I • 16 • ANGELES DEL
SANTUARIO.

Verses of the Sanctuary

Author: Juan Castano

Publisher: Author House

ISBN: 1467897302

Page: 164

View: 233

VERSES OF THE SANCTUARY is the continuation of a journey of the children of the Sanctuary which started in ANAMNESIS. The children of the Sanctuary, are the creative minds, the divine souls, gods among human begins and the light of life. They live in the human society, just like everyone else but all along, they have felt something is missing, they perceive that there is something else; they try to find the inexplicable to the reason and to the senses... the truth. Understanding more the new world, behind unopened doors, between unexplored parallels, where the poetical verses of art dominates, where philosophy is a life style and where all the immortal souls belongs to... the eternal place, the Sanctuary. Here are the Poetry and Songs, experience by the divine immortal souls, fighting their own demons, in a world of dark mortal souls, a world of hate and chaos, destruction and confusion.

Conversations with Gloria Naylor

by Gloria Naylor

A Conversation with Gloria Naylor Virginia Fowler / 1993 From Gloria Naylor : In
Search of Sanctuary , 143 - 57 . Copyright © 1996 Twayne Publishers . Reprinted
by permission of The Gale Group . The following interview took place between ...

Conversations with Gloria Naylor

Author: Gloria Naylor

Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi

ISBN: 9781578066339

Page: 198

View: 832

Collected interviews with the author of The Women of Brewster Place, The Men of Brewster Place, and Linden Hills