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A brilliant work of biblical fiction by Dorothy Clarke Wilson,
Moses, The Prince of Egypt was immediately embraced by the public
when first published in 1949 (as Prince of Egypt). The novel became
an inspiration for the 1956 film, The Ten Commandments -- now a
classic in its own right. It is a wonderfully entertaining and
well-researched story of Moses from his teenage years through early
manhood when he rejects his royal lifestyle upon learning of his
Hebrew birth and becomes a shepherd among his own people. After
centuries of slavery and bondage, with God's help, Moses eventually
leads the Jewish people to freedom. Moses, the Prince of Egypt
became a favorite of reader's, selling more than 500,000 copies
worldwide and has truly achieved the status of a modern classic.
A compelling biography of a British-born young lady who in 1961, at
the age of twenty-three, contracted a rare nerve disease
(myasthenia gravis) which eventually left her unable to move any
body part, except for slight movements in her big toes. To most,
she presented a hopeless case, but not to Hilary and not to a young
medical researcher who designed a novel communication system
featuring an electric typewriter and other sensitive electronics
which allowed Hilary to not only to communicate with the outside
world, but to control other elements of her life such as the
ability to turn on and off a radio. Hilary was soon able to connect
with visitors, caregivers and family, hold meetings, plan outings,
and compose beautiful and emotionally inspiring poetry just to
mention some of her accomplishments Her family and friends were
astonished to find one of the bravest persons that anyone could
ever imagine - an individual with a remarkable mind and an
awe-inspiring, unbroken spirit. Hilary chronicles her life from
early childhood through her teenage years, through college and a
few romances along the way until the diagnosis. Her extraordinary
journey during the course of this frightening and disabling disease
is presented as a testament to an indomitable and uplifting spirit.
Lady Washington, America's First First Lady, a work of historical
fiction offers new insight into the private lives and public times
of the legendary George and Martha Washington. Martha won a rebel
nation's heart in recognition of the courage and self-sacrifice she
consistently displayed during the Revolution's turmoil and the
early years of peace. She lovingly became known as "Lady
Washington." Martha's pampered plantation upbringing, her marriage
at eighteen, the tragic loss of two children, and widowhood at
twenty-seven is recounted with accuracy and compassion. Her
momentous first meeting with the heroic George Washington and their
subsequent inspiring forty-year marriage is rich in the details of
their love and otherwise fascinating lives. Martha loved all people
and was a gracious hostess as First Lady and mistress of Mount
Vernon. George and Martha's ongoing relationships with Thomas
Jefferson, the Marquis de Lafayette, John and Abigail Adams and
Dolley and James Madison and others play integral parts throughout
the book. How Martha became America's favorite First Lady is a
narrative resplendent with drama and romance. Drawing upon never
before published correspondence between George and Martha, Lady
Washington provides a behind-the-scenes realism of the formative
years of our country.
An excellently researched historical novel about Abraham Lincoln's
family and formative years with particular emphasis on his mother,
Nancy, and stepmother, Sally. "All that I am," said Lincoln, "I owe
to my angel mother." "Which mother?" he was once asked. "Both," he
replied. This is a story crafted in such a life-like manner that it
allows the reader to be intricately drawn into Lincoln's family
situations, to see and hear everything that occurred in the little
cabins that the Lincolns called home. Nancy Hanks fell in love with
Tom Lincoln at an early age and, after their marriage, followed him
uncomplainingly from one farm to another and from state to state.
After Abraham (Abe) was born, Nancy encouraged his interest in book
learning recognizing early on that Abe was destined to be more than
just a farmer. But the many moves and primitive life of the
frontier took its toll and Nancy died when Abe was just
nine-years-old. A year later after Sally's death, Tom Lincoln
married Sally Bush. Though Sally was unable to read or write, with
great pride and determination, she helped her stepson live up to
his true potential: the presidency of the United States.
Lone Woman Doctor, America's First Female Physician (previous
title: Lone Woman) is the inspiring story of Elizabeth Blackwell as
she follows a tortuous path to become the first woman to receive a
medical degree in the U.S. Blackwell's interested in studying
medicine evolved when a dying friend indicated her suffering would
have been greatly eased by having a female doctor. Blackwell, given
no hope by male physicians of becoming a physician studied on her
own while applying to medical schools. She was consistently refused
entrance. However, Geneva College (now Hobart College) put her
application to a student vote. Thinking it a practical joke, the
students unanimously agreed to admit Elizabeth. She graduated at
the top of her class in 1849. Blackwell opened a practice in a
small house in downtown New York City. She lived in the attic and
treated patients in the lower rooms. Today it is called The New
York Downtown Hospital and Blackwell's tradition of excellence in
medical education and patient care is proudly continued. Blackwell
became an advocate for social change by promulgating such unique
ideas as the efficacy of fresh air and clean surroundings. Her
riveting story demonstrates what can be accomplished with
determination by one lone woman.
A dramatic portrayal about the life of Jesus as a twelve-year-old
Hebrew boy (the age of manhood). Jesus spends most of his time as a
carpenter in his father's shop in Nazareth and in studying Jewish
spiritual laws in preparation to becoming a rabbi. Seeing many of
his friends and others experiencing difficulties, without his
parent's knowledge, he uses his gifts from the Three Wise Men to
provide help to many such as a farmer needing money to marry, the
town's "fallen woman" shunned by all, a woman whose rent is a
hardship and a shepherd deemed an outcast. To each Jesus gives his
material gifts, only to discover that the resultant happiness is
brief and often results in more and greater problems for the
recipients. Jesus begins realizing that he must lead by example,
that the light must be within himself and somehow he must find a
way to help others awaken to the love of themselves and of each
other. Dorothy Clarke Wilson skillfully brings to life the
awakening of Jesus as an integral part of the family of Joseph and
Mary in the context of an ancient culture abounding with
excitement, drama, and even, at times, the violence natural to that
era.
Wheelchair Doctor (formerly titled Take My Hands) is the
awe-inspiring recounting of the remarkable life of Mary Verghese, a
doctor in India during the 1950's and 60's. As a young woman
training to be a gynecologist at the Christian Medical College
& Hospital in Vellore, India, she was involved in a road
accident which resulted in spinal cord injuries so severe that her
very survival was in doubt. In spite of being a paraplegic, she
overcame great odds and was able to continue her medical career
from a wheelchair as a doctor, surgeon and a pioneering
rehabilitation specialist. As part of her own very slow and painful
rehabilitation, Mary traveled to Australia and the United States
where she learned techniques that she was able to introduce to
India, a country that at the time had little to offer patients
needing rehabilitative care. Eventually, Mary established and
became the head of the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in
Vellore. Initially devastated by the outcome of her accident, she
later realized that had it not been for what happened, she would
have just been an ordinary doctor, but now she had the means to
help and inspire others in unforeseen ways.
In this dramatic work, a provocative insight is provided into the
life of Jesus as perceived through the eyes of his brother, James.
Historically, this was a time when Israelites awaited the coming of
a Messiah who would remove the yoke of Roman bondage. The Brothers
were brought up to adhere to the strict rules of Jewish Law. But
Jesus began listening to what was in his heart and showed
compassion towards those in need, even if doing so resulted in
breaking the Law. For example, Jesus would carry food to lepers on
the Sabbath which was considered work and, thus, against the Law.
As youngsters, James and Jesus talked of a Dream for making the
world a better place. As a man, Jesus pursued that Dream through
his travels and teachings, while James grew apart from his Brother
and the Dream. James, although he loved his Brother, became more
and more disapproving of him through the years. Feeling it was his
duty, James eventually betrayed Jesus by speaking against him - one
of the events leading to Jesus' crucifixion. After Jesus' death,
James begins his own search for salvation and an understanding of
the Dream of his Brother.
From the pages of Biblical history comes a story of power, pride,
evil, and good told with great vividness and suspense by Dorothy
Clarke Wilson. Few women have equaled Jezebel's combination of
beauty and wickedness, and few have been as successful in seducing
the men in their lives. As a young princess, Jezebel, rides with
her wedding train through the parched hills of Israel, and realizes
there is more to be gained from her impending marriage than
political and economic advantages. Steeped in the mood and spirit
of an ancient culture, Jezebel uses flattery and deceit to lure her
husband, King Ahab, and the people of Israel away from the worship
of Yahweh, a just and fair god, towards allegiance to Melkart, a
god of war and human sacrifice. With cunning, she cultivates the
ambitions of her husband and breeds intrigue within the palace. She
plots her own son's death, murders her enemies, betrays her husband
and his people many times over. But Jezebel finds it a more
difficult task to influence the prophets of Israel and, thus, sets
off a classic struggle between the forces of good and evil.
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