The Clockwork Testament (or: Enderby's End)

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The Clockwork Testament (or: Enderby's End)
Anthony. Burgess
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The Clockwork Testament or Enderby's End
Anthony Burgess
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The Clockwork Testament or Enderby's End
Anthony Burgess
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Clockwork Testament or Enderby's End
Anthony Burgess
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Clockwork Testament Or Enderbys End
Anthony Burgess
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The Clockwork Testament: or: Enderby's End
Anthony Burgess
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The Clockwork Testament; or, Enderby's End
Anthony Burgess
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The Clockwork Testament or Enderby's End
Anthony Burgess
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The Clockwork Testament, or, Enderby's End
Anthony BURGESS
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A FAIRYTALE TURNED NIGHTMARE!

Young Syaoran embarks on a worlds-spanning adventure to restore the memory of the most important person in his life, the princess Sakura– even though he knows that she’ll never remember her love for him. The trail leads to a small town reminiscent of Europe at the turn of the nineteenth century, a place where the ghostly image of a golden-haired woman comes in the night to steal the town’s children. Syaoran and his band of outrageous friends–affable Fai D. Flowright, loose cannon Kurogane, the odd creature Mokona, and Sakura herself–mount their horses and venture into forbidding, barren woods to solve a mystery, rescue the children, and retrieve one more piece of Sakura’s missing memories.

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Eerie Happenings.......2007-06-14

This volume finds the gang arriving at a creepy European-style village in a situation bearing a strong resemblance to the Pied Piper of Hamelin legend as they try to help by finding the whereabouts of children who have been disappearing after seeing the ghostly apparition of a golden-haired princess.

The story in this arc is nothing particularly special, although it's a good enough read for ghost story affectionados. It's the landscaping of the cursed town that's the draw this time, laden with ominous atmosphere and looking like something out of Irving or Poe. It's one of those volumes that you don't want to page through too quickly to make sure you drink everything in.

Syaoran has understood from the beginning exactly what the cost of his exchange with Yuko would be, and it's in this volume that he starts to pay for his decision as an agitated Sakura - starting to regain more of herself - begins to sense the large hole in her memory that should have started to fill in.

Perhaps not a classic, but a very decent bridge volume.

Brilliant.......2007-01-11

What more needs to be said for this series? Clamp is an excellent group of four female manga artists. The books are each a work of art in their own right.The story is compelling.You can't help but root for the four travelers.

Tsubasa CHRoNiCLE takes off..........2005-10-19

Clamp's cross-over chaos manga takes off in this fourth installment, and reaches new heights of excellence.

After bogging down in the Hanshin Republic and an alternate Korea, our heroes reach a world strangely reminiscent of late 18th-century Europe. They find a village where a dead princess is said to be stealing children, and things get a lot more interesting.

The fourth volume of Tsubasa really seems to "click": the story, art (especially the panel and page layouts), and dialogue all seemed to come together suddenly, and I tore through this volume at a teriffic rate, only to spend hours paging through it again and marvelling at the individual panels; they're gorgeous. Moreover, the characters are finally starting to come into their own, and the interactions between our five heroes are often hilarious and sometimes poignant. It's a big plus that Sakura has regained enough memories so that she's no longer a space case; in this volume she officially "joins the group" by formally introducing herself etc (the effect is almost irreproducible in English, but the translation notes make a gallant effort). On a side note, I was a little reminded of the recent "Brothers Grimm" movie, but that's not Clamp's fault, but rather a tribute to their ability to create an atmosphere.

In sum, fans of Clamp, Cardcaptor Sakura, and manga in general should not hesitate to get out their wallets for this one. The story is picking up speed, and it retains its interest by being both episodic (world after world), and a saga as well (who are those mysterious villians who pop up every now and again?). Clamp fans will find hours of entertainment by playing "spot the cameo" or "what Clamp series is this character orignally from?" I don't have enough words to praise Del Rey's efforts at translation; not only do they retain the honorifics, without which it's virtually impossible to understand the relationships between the characters, but their translation notes are well-informed and very useful. Manga doesn't get better than this.

awsomeawsomeawsomeawsomeawsome!!!!!!!!!!.......2005-09-01

These Books are so kewl! theres mild language but nothing i woulden't suggest nessacarialy(spelling?) I loved these books and hopefully you will too (cheesey line)

The "continuation" of a beautiful story.......2005-01-27

I always hoped that the Clamp writers would put out the continuing story of Syaoran and Sakura, and here it is, in a way.
The manga is fun, intreging and romantic in an innocent way. Syaoran and the others are still looking for feathers of Sakura's memory, and she begins to notice that someone is missing from them, but she still feels close to Syaoran. It's a sad young romance, which makes you hope for a real happy ending.
ButI will say this, the ending is a cliff-hanger (meaning: to be continued) which drives me nuts! But you'll have to read to find out the rest.

Tsubasa Reservoir chronicle: Deluxe Version Vol. 4 (Tsubasa Reservoir chronicle) (in Japanese)

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Tsubasa Reservoir chronicle: Deluxe Version Vol. 4 (Tsubasa Reservoir chronicle) (in Japanese)
CLAMP
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Tsubasa ReserVoir CHRoNiCLE Vol. 4 (Tsubasa ReserVoir CHRoNiCLE) (in Japanese)

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Tsubasa
An epic begins
Give this a chance - it only gets better!
Very good
Everything OK!

Tsubasa ReserVoir CHRoNiCLE Vol. 4 (Tsubasa ReserVoir CHRoNiCLE) (in Japanese)
CLAMP
Manufacturer: Kodansha
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Binding: Comic
ASIN: 4063633381

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Tsubasa.......2007-06-15

I've been reading "Tsubasa" for a while now, and while I'm not crazy about it like some, I still enjoy it pretty well.

The art is beautiful- some of CLAMP's finest. It's flowing and soft, and there are plenty of money-shots to gawk at. The characters' facial expressions have great subtlety of emotion, better than any other manga I've read.

The plot is all right. It's a bit hard to judge it, because it's so segmented. There are certain arcs that are interesting, but overall it's sort of repetetive and dragging. It starts to pick up around volume 13, but some people might not want to wait that long.

The characters are a mixed bag. Syaoran and Sakura's personalities have been watered down a lot. Syaoran is determined and of course wants to help Sakura, just like in CCS, but here, he's lost that bit of arrogance he had. It makes his character one-dimensional. Sakura is still sweet, but she's lost her optimism and her take-charge attitude. She doesn't fight anymore and is always having to be rescued by Syaoran. Mostly, she sulks about being a burden to the rest of the team. She does help out where she can, but she's there pretty much to be cute. The romance between Sakura and Syaoran suffers too. The build-up in CCS was sweet. I liked the gradual change from rivals to friends, and then to something more. That's gone in "Tsubasa". The relationship consists of a bunch of too-sweet childhood memories and rescuing on Syaoran's part, and a lot of thankfulness and admiration on Sakura's. The characters that really interest me are Kurogane, the hot-tempered samurai, and Fai, the mild-mannered magician. These two have a lot more personality and depth.

Let's face it- "Tsubasa" is based on a gimmick. The whole point is to see the different CLAMP characters make their appearances, and if you really like CLAMP, it'll be enough to hold your attention. I enjoy it despite its flaws. But if you're want a good story and character development, you might want to look elsewhere. Still, the art alone almost justifies the purchase. Don't get me wrong, the plot and the characters are ok, but they're nothing special. If you want a better manga by CLAMP, try "xxxHolic".

An epic begins.......2007-06-12

First of all, let's deal with the elephants in the room. Is this massive crossover including star turns and cameos from most of CLAMP's most famous works a love letter to their favorite characters or a cynical bid to milk their cash cows? The answer is probably somewhere in between. Do you need to read all of CLAMP's works beforehand? Of course not - but the more inside references that you're aware of the more you'll probably like Tsubasa, and certainly you should probably have read Cardcaptor Sakura beforehand and should probably follow the companion series xxxHOLIC alongside it.

With that out of the way, on to the story itself. The lives of alternate universe teenage versions of beloved Cardcaptor characters Sakura and Syaoran are turned upside down when Sakura is suddenly stricken with a mysterious condition - her memories have been turned into feathers and scattered to different dimensions. The girl will die if the feathers are not retrieved, so they are sent to xxxHOLIC's Yuko (in this dimension) for aid, as she is the only one with the power to consistantly jump dimensions. Even with paying the price of that most precious to them - their shared memories with eachother - it's still not enough to allow Yuko to grant them multiple jumps. Therefore, she suggests combining payment with two other travellers who also desire dimensional jumps and who couldn't be more different from eachother: Hot-tempered, macho ninja Kurogane, who was exiled for willfully ignoring the order of his princess (the alternate universe Tomoyo from Cardcaptor) to refrain from using deadly force to protect her and has given his precious sword as payment; and fey, coolheaded magician Fai, who we first see leaving a massacre for which he may or may not be responsible and has given use of his magic in payment. While Kurogane is adamant that he wants nothing to do with the others and Fai airily claims he'll be happy to help the kids out as long as it doesn't put him in danger, it's quickly obvious that the children's plight has gained the sympathy of both men although they have their own problems. So with an unconscious Sakura and two adult guardians, Syaoran begins his journey - knowing full well that even if Sakura recovers her memories of him can never be returned...

So far, the story is off to a good start. It's fun seeing the Cardcaptor characters (as well as some others) again; and the inclusion of Kurogane and Fai give the story just enough new elements. I'm eager to see what direction it will take.

Give this a chance - it only gets better!.......2007-04-07

I almost missed out on this one. After having just finished the Cardcaptor Sakura manga series, I opened this at the bookstore and thought 'Meh.'
However.
Sometimes you have to give something a second chance. This is one of those times. I was completely turned off by the sketchy style drawings and the fact that it was some kind of crossover type story. I mean, this was really hokey, right? A needless plug for other Clamp series that we can all see coming a mile away.

Couldn't be more wrong. Once you start reading this story, by the 3rd volume, you know you're on to something big. By 12 or 13, you can't believe that you could have missed out on it because of a snap judgment.
This is just one of those things that takes some adjusting to. I adore Clamp. I loved the art style in X 1999 and Rayearth. I was a little put off at first by the art in this story because it appears to be simpler and the story is a little bumpy at first. But believe me, it gets better, so please try it once more if you threw it away in disgust.

I am now up to volume 18 (Japanese release) and I can only say I'm amazed at Clamp's ability to pull something like this off. Most artist/writers who try crossovers end up failing because it's usually campy and stupid. In this case, it becomes vital to the storyline and if you've read some of Clamp's other series, it's like having a reunion with an old friend. For example, (spoiler alert) you get to see some of the cast from x 1999, both in peace time situations, and also in the Armageddon setting that the manga x 1999 never got around to. Since that manga is unfinished, it was great to get something more on those characters and it really has huge emotional impact. By the time you run across this world, you care about the current manga characters and just get a kick out of seeing Kamui interact with Kurogane. Awesome! Even better is when Kurogane faces off against Fuma. You don't need to know any more, do you?
Give this a shot, you won't regret it!

Very good.......2007-03-19

For all manga fans this book is a must according to my daughter. She loves the story and the quality of the drawings. She is very happy with this purchase!

Everything OK!.......2007-03-19

My daughter already knew the book that why she wanted to have it. She loves the story and the quality of the drawing. Buy it you will be satisfied!

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The project--the terraforming of Venus--was begun centuries ago. And generations more will come and go before the planet's surface has been fully habitable.

There are those, however, whose patience has grown dangerously thin.

Mahala Liangharad is a true Child of Venus--conceived from the genetic material of the cult leaders who brought chaos and horror to this planet in transition. To some, she should never have been born; others see her as the future. Now catastrophe looms once more, and it is she who must ensure that there is a future for her flawed, star-travelling kind...even if her great destiny tears her brutally away from everything she has ever known and loved.

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Boring!.......2003-05-12

I so enjoyed 'The Shore of Women' and had high hopes of a good read with 'Child of Venus'. No such luck. I did manage to finish it, although I found myself skipping and skimming much of it. Just plain boring. Never got into any real action at all, much of it was simple rambling and thoughts on paper. Maybe if I had read the first two in the trilogy, but even then I just don't think this book works well. I just can not recommend it. Try something by Sheri S. Tepper instead--or read 'The Shore of Women'.

A walk down memory lane.......2002-07-08

As an original reader of the first two books, it'd been a long time since I'd walked the aisles of Venus. It's fairly amazing to me that I'd still, from time to time, search on 'Sargent' to see if she'd ever written the third book. The pleasant surprise at seeing she had can not be overstated.

What was also exhilarating to me was how-- prodded reflectively by the author-- I was able to recall the first two novels read nearly a decade and a half ago. That alone was worth the trip. However, to be frank, the book is a *good* read.

How to describe it? It is a character novel. Specifically, a novel on the entirety of the protagonist's Mahala's life-- her choices, the people with whom she interacts, etc. It's interweavon nicely with a science fiction thread dealing with the fate of Venus, the Habbers, Earth and, ultimately, all of humanity.

As such, it's a good thing that Sargent's strength in this novel is the fine, yet gentle literary tapestry of characters, future 'plausible' science, and, quite frankly, leveraged strength wrought from the legacy of the first two novels.

If anything, the weakness in the books-- borne out in the closing 50 or so pages-- seems to be the cause of the delay in writing the third book (12 years? 13 years?): namely, how to end it. After all, the trilogy, at least from a Sci Fi standpoint, is about terraforming venus. of course, I'm not going to divulge that here.

bottom line? It's a good read. If you haven't read the first two books, SHAME ON YOU. Get them. Read them all. Enjoy them.

Good Ending for the Series.......2001-06-23

Finally!! Years ago, a friend found "Venus of Dreams," at a bookstore and bought it for me. I enjoyed the story that unfolded about a girl named Iris. Her dream was to become a part of the terraforming of Venus and she see's this dream come true as an adult. Iris ultimately pays the price for her dream of transforming Venus, when the planet itself claims her life. The second book, "Venus of Shadows," is by far the best of the series. Sargent weaves an excellent story (as always) by using Iris's decendants (in particular, Risa, Iris's daughter) to tell of both their personal desires as well as the desire to breath life into Venus itself. Again, there are hard prices to pay for these desires. The last and final book, "Child of Venus" wraps up the entire tale. Again, Iris's decendants are still terraforming Venus, amid all the troubles and turmoil that existed from the previous books. Normally I would have given this book Four Stars. But, I gave the book "FIVE STARS" partly because - it was actually a very good and interesting book. But mainly because I read the first book when I was about 21 or so, and I'm now 36. I guess I'm just grateful that the last book was published during my lifetime. Pamela Sargent has been one of my favorite authors since I read "Venus of Dreams." I've read many of her other books and find them all extremly interesting and well written. I hope to read more of her work in the future.

Venus in Blue Jeans: Why Mothers and Daughters Need to Talk about Sex

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The only book that talks about how girls deal with sex today

Venus in Blue Jeans: Why Mothers and Daughters Need to Talk about Sex
Susan Abel Lieberman , and Nathalie Bartle
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In an era when 50 percent of all teenage girls have sex by the age of 19, discourse about teenage female sexuality remains remarkably sparse. With the important and fascinating Venus in Blue Jeans, Nathalie Bartle and Susan Lieberman turn up the volume on this hushed discussion by chronicling the way mothers and their teenage daughters communicate about sex.

Bartle conducted comprehensive interviews with 23 pairs of adolescent girls and their mothers. The girls, some from an inner-city public school and some from a more affluent private school, vary widely in their economic, ethnic, and social backgrounds, and in their interest and participation in sexual activity. The mothers, though demographically distinct, share a strong concern--and confusion--about the best way to talk with their daughters about sex and the accompanying risks of pregnancy and disease. The portraits are vividly drawn and the conclusions are vital. Bartle and Lieberman stress that vague discussions about the birds and the bees are not enough, and offer many tactics to help girls grow up with a confident, secure sense of their own sexuality. The authors urge mothers to encourage abstinence-based education rather than abstinence-only education in order to teach their daughters to think of their sexuality and sexual desire as a natural part of womanhood, and to follow their daughters' lead while maintaining an ongoing dialogue about sex. The compassionate advice and practical strategies Venus in Blue Jeans sets forth will help mothers of adolescent girls sort through their own discomfort and reluctance surrounding this issue and support them in the effort to see their girls safely to womanhood. --Ericka Lutz

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For generations, mothers and daughters have struggled to say the right thing -- or have said nothing at all -- when the time has come to discuss sex. VENUS IN BLUE JEANS brings refreshing hope and guidance for every mother who has been undone by such questions as "Mom, what's French kissing" or "What's oral sex?" or who has agonized over her teenage daughter's newfound interest in boys. In this wise and radiant book, Nathalie Bartle tackles some of the toughest topics of sexual education: What do girls know about sex? When is the right time to begin talking with them about sex? How can mothers get the conversation right? Today's teenagers face enormous pressures to become sexually active; by age nineteen more than 50 percent of American girls have had intercourse. From billboards to cyberspace, society is awash in sexual images. Parents assume that teens possess abundant sexual knowledge, but information gleaned from the media or the teenage grapevine can be woefully inaccurate: many teens list AIDS as the only sexually transmitted disease; others assume they can't get pregnant "the first time." We need a new dialogue for this generation of young women, Bartle argues. Combining her own stories of raising a daughter with the generously honest voices of mothers and daughters who have struggled firsthand with this topic, she illuminates the invaluable role that mothers can play in their daughters' sexual education -- without encouraging them to be sexually active. Adolescent girls crave information, but they may be too afraid or embarrassed to ask for it, worried that their moms will think less of them or assume they are preparing for sex. The rich stories here help dispel common myths, encourage candid conversation, and reveal the importance of placing sexual information within the broader context of relationships and a moral framework. Filled with strategies, keen understanding, and a warm sense of humor, VENUS IN BLUE JEANS will inspire mothers and others to persevere with these vital conversations and will empower girls to think of their sexuality as a natural part of adolescence rather than something they need be defiant about or shamed by. This is an indispensable book for anyone concerned with guiding today's young women safely through the upsets, infatuations, and intimacies of adolescence.

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The only book that talks about how girls deal with sex today.......1998-06-12

This terrific book is filled with girls voices. From girls that any woman or mom would identify with to the girls you knew at school but didn't talk to. No other book I've read so clearly conveys what girls are thinking about and dealing with. It gives new parents like myself something to work towards as far as communication goes and something to hope for in raising healthy, safe girls. I've never understood adolescence--even when I was in it. I'll be facing it soon enough with two daughters and I'm so glad and relieved to have this smart, sensitive book give me a leg up.

Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, My Dad Is from Neptune

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Great For A 1St Book
Your gonna love it

Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, My Dad Is from Neptune
Jana Rebecca Sylvera
Manufacturer: PublishAmerica
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To love or not to love, that is what the question should really be. Join 22-year-old Jana while she tries to piece back her life after a near-fatal car wreck and her parents' messy divorce. During a random girls' night out, Jana gets more than she bargained for when she meets James, a southern boy with lots of potential. As their relationship develops, Jana discovers that she is loveable despite her father's contrary remarks. Jana soon learns that how her father treated her as a child is affecting her now, as an adult, on the dating scene. Buckle your seatbelt, some turbulence is expected.

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Great For A 1St Book.......2005-12-17

I just finished this book and enjoyed it very much. The young writer held my interest, which is hard to do. Her story was interesting and well told. The reason I purchased this book was I saw the cover and it caught my interest.

Your gonna love it.......2005-12-08

Funny! This book is funny even when you don't think it should be. I picked up this book for its title and I was surprised that it lived up to such a title. I recommend this to anyone that is upset at there parents. This book touched me and i realize that my mom did the best job she knew how to do just like the dad in the book.

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Venusýs Big Kick ý- a review by Nigel, age 10
Not Just for Girls -- a review by Cy, age 10

Venus and the Comets
Erika Tamar
Manufacturer: Darby Creek Publishing
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Venusýs Big Kick ý- a review by Nigel, age 10.......2004-02-28

Venus loves bodybuilding and commercials, and then she signs for ... The Comets soccer team. At first she has no self-confidence, then she boots the ball as far as she can and it goes farther then anyone else can kick it -- not with aim but with power. Then she gains more respect, confidence and strength. Now she has but one goal: to be number one.

First the book has some action, and then it builds up as you go. I thought it was well written and had a good plot -- clear and realistic. I felt myself getting excited when it got to the soccer parts. The descriptions of the field and people were pictorial and real. Even though the cover looks girly the book is really not - it's for sports people.

Not Just for Girls -- a review by Cy, age 10.......2004-02-28

Nine-year-old Venus Macguire is anxious to give up all she has in order to receive a spot on the 4th grade soccer team, the Comets. But Venus's mother has other plans. When Venus's mother was 10, she had received an award for modeling, and she wants Venus to follow in her footsteps. At first Venus continues to visit soccer practice, but when the Comets' first game comes, her mother notifies her that on the same day she must model at the opening of the brand new toy store, called OH! BOY! TOYS! Venus goes to drastic measures to get exactly what she wants.

Although short, this book is about 70 percent exciting. The first part 35 pages of the book are fairly boring, but I suggest you read it until the end. The beginning is her experience at the Comets soccer practice and meeting her teammates. I want to mention to the boys who are reading my review that most people might think this is a girly book -- it has a pink cover with a picture of a girl in a ballet outfit and cleats, and the jacket flap says it's about a kid who is a supermodel, but then decides she wants to play soccer. But it's not a girly book -- it could just as easily be a boy who does one thing and has a parent who wants him to do something else.

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Venus envy (Chatto counterblasts)
Adam Mars-Jones
Manufacturer: Chatto & Windus
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CHILD OF VENUS
PAMELA SARGENT
Manufacturer: Eos
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ASIN: B000OF0NL2

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Child of Venus
Pamela Sargent
Manufacturer: Morrow/Avon
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000NY4JAA

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very encouraging and interesting spiritual account.......1998-01-08

Sheila Cassidy's intent in writing this book was to discuss what draws people to work with dying patients, which she does. However much of the book is self-revelation, as she explores her own messy, misdirected spiritual path, sincere and devout, but frequently meeting failure, as in her attempt to become a nun. She seems very well suited to hospice work, and seems pretty honest about her own character flaws. Amazingly, I found myself feeling quite cheerful while reading her book. How nice to read about the spiritual strugglings of another, and how encouraging to see that she has attained a depth of spirituality many people never reach, in spite of all her flaws. There's hope for the rest of us who sincerely want to live a spiritual life, but could never emulate the self-sacrifice of a Mother Teresa.

Sharing The Darkness - The Spirituality Of Caring

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Sharing The Darkness - The Spirituality Of Caring
Sheila Cassidy
Manufacturer: Darton Longman and Todd
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ASIN: B000IMB53Q

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