Kirjahaku

Stefanie Peng abandons her comfortable American life for a desperate quest--gaining the release of her grandfather, an underground pastor, from an oppressive Chinese labor camp. But the "Beijing Tiger," a Chinese master spy, stalks her every move; clawing for leverage over America through her father, a world-renowned physicist, and the leaders of the Chinese church. Only the courage of the enigmatic man who loves her can save her. From the labor camps to illegal union meetings, from prison to the underground church, Stefanie comes face-to-face with the value of her freedom and the cost so many pay for the faith. The author--a member of Human Rights in China--knows the Chinese situation A dramatic look at the living conditions of persecuted brothers and sisters in ChristTouches a growing global consciousness

All moms and dads-to-be share one fervent, even "nonnegotiable" desire; that their baby will be born healthy. This wish would not at all come true for the parents of Brittany Wilson. She would begin fighting for her health immediately and still would be doing battle a quarter century later. Seizures. Structural misalignments. ADHD. Dysgraphia. Growth disorder. Spinal-fusion-necessitating scoliosis. Autism (pervasive developmental disorder). Depression. And yet syndromes aren't the story. This book is the stirring, forthright account of a girl - and then woman - who through her faith in God, along with imagination, creativity, humor, and courageous perseverance has learned not merely to survive but truly thrive with significant disabilities. Author, Debbie Wilson, transparently demonstrates weathering crises or calamities and emerging with soul and body intact. Finding peace and joy in God when dreams seem dashed and hopes repeatedly threatened. Learning what faith in God, a dogged spirit, a listening heart, and an open mind can accomplish.

First Published in 1998. Parents and teachers of girls with Rett Syndrome will welcome this book which offers accessible advice on the special educational needs of these girls. It will assist teachers in developing a working knowledge of the syndrome and suggests particular strategies in planning a curriculum which may overcome the specific difficulties within the diagnosis.

First Published in 1998. Parents and teachers of girls with Rett Syndrome will welcome this book which offers accessible advice on the special educational needs of these girls. It will assist teachers in developing a working knowledge of the syndrome and suggests particular strategies in planning a curriculum which may overcome the specific difficulties within the diagnosis.