"My Brother J-Boy" describes Nell's adventures with her older brother J-Boy (James Howard Meredith) and their siblings on their farm on the outskirts of Kosciusko, Mississippi during the Jim Crow south. The family lived off the land; they grew their own food, preserved meat in their smoke house, made their own toys, repaired their own shoes, practiced biblical principals, and respected each other, their peers, and their elders. J-Boy's leadership capacity was nurtured during his childhood as the leader of his younger siblings. Later in life he achieved greatness and became known around the world for playing a pivotal role during the Second Reconstrution in the 1960s.
Taken from a five-star review of The Free Unillustrated Edition, "Quite a fun short story, about an older sister who is fed up with her brother always wearing the same shirt with pictures of aliens on it everyday, except to sleep in, which never gets washed and of course reaks. She plans on shirtnapping the shirt while he is asleep or in the shower but the little brother has taken his own security measures to protect the shirt. He has a very important reason for doing this which I won't give away and will let you read and find out."Now Illustrated and available in print and ebook.
Selina Villalpando is the owner of the Double L ranch in Southern Arizona. After her husband was murdered and her father passed away, the daunting task of operating one of the largest ranches in the southwest United States falls on Selina's shoulders. Left alone to lead the ranch, she meets every challenge with grit and determination. When she is forced to confront human traffickers that use her property as their personal gateway into the United States, a crooked Sheriff and lastly, an East Coast mobster with amnesia, it all becomes almost more than she can handle.Xavier Thomas is an independent stock trader that understands the market as good as any one and has made good money at it however, the money he makes trading stock isn't enough to cover the cost of full-time care for his teenage brother with Down Syndrome. In order to make ends meet, he chooses to collect debts for the mob. That choice will send him on a life altering collision course with the Villalpando Ranch and a very special...Selina Villalpando.
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Annie Fellows-Johnston's "Big Brother" explores the bonds of family, particularly the special connection between siblings facing life's challenges. This timeless work of juvenile fiction delicately portrays themes of illness, resilience, and the importance of friendship during difficult times. Centered around family life, the narrative highlights the strength found in brotherly love and the unwavering support shared amongst relatives. A poignant exploration of childhood experiences, "Big Brother" offers a heartwarming glimpse into the lives of young people navigating adversity with courage and compassion. This carefully prepared edition ensures the story's enduring appeal continues to resonate with readers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
