Bøger af Brian Morgan

SAINT JUDE: THE STORY THAT'S NEVER BEEN TOLDAt the start of the third millennium after the birth of Christ, a man long dead is alive in the hearts of millions, and this book sets out to unravel what is one of the most intriguing mysteries in Christian history - who is Saint Jude?Jude - Judas Thaddeus - was not the Iscariot, not the traitor. He was a cousin of Jesus Christ and the most obscure of the Twelve Apostles. This is the man they now call the Saint of the Impossible, the Patron of Desperate Cases, the Hope of the Helpless, the Help of the Hopeless, the Saint of Last Resort...Unshakeable belief in Saint JudeWhy and how did he gain such a reputation? Why do so many people around the world have an unshakeable belief in him - in his ability to help when hope is gone and despair has set in?In this modern era, he is seen in notices of petition and thanks in newspapers and websites around the world. Web pages are devoted to him and attract many thousands of visitors. All over the world, shrines in his name attract millions.50 years of Saint Jude researchBrian Morgan first heard of Jude's reputation in 1962 and became fascinated. Who was this man? He began research in a dusty old Catholic library in Sydney and this research continued, part-time and in many places, for 50 years. After about 30 years of that work, he lost all his notes in a house move and had to start again.He was determined to look for answers that have intrigued the faithful for two millennia and was drawn into the great, sweeping saga of the birth of Christianity, told through the life of an extraordinary man.A true-to-life story of Saint JudeIn the end, he has written the most accurate and true-to-life story he could write of this obscure saint. The Life of Jude is a breath-taking story by a master story-teller. This is a story many believed could never be written. Some said it should not be written. It's a story of faith, a love story, a story of religious zeal. It's a saga drawn over a blood-soaked landscape in extraordinary times. A story of the triumph of hope over despair.But, above all, it begins to answer questions for believers all over the world. No-one has ever been more beloved by the outcasts of the world, the destitute, the sick, the frightened, the lonely, the dying.Many know of Jude; few know about him.The Life of Jude. This is his story. It is as true as a story can be that waited 2000 years to be told.HERE'S WHAT EXPERTS HAVE SAID: A very accomplished, sustained piece of writing. Polished in style and execution, seamlessly telling the story of a man beyond time and place. A captivating journey.Archimede Fusillo, judge of the FAW National Literary award. This book is full of breath-taking highlights. We actually witness the birth of Christianity. Brian Morgan has impressed me with evidence of very thorough research. It is a fascinating topic very well handled. I don't very often get this excited about a work in progress.Brendan Longcore, book editor, reviewing the draft manuscript.I love what you have written. So many cultures, so much research... my God. Many, many people have waited a long time for this story. Jude is so popular all over the world, that your book cannot fail. And it's not just the story... you write so very, very well.Joyce Patterson, reviewer and former editor. This is a very impressive effort. You have written a story never before told in a way that is uniquely yours. I doubt if anyone has assembled this amount of information about Jude. A highly commendable project that deserves a wide readership.Don Purvis, Professor of English Literature.

Saint Jude: Everything you wanted to knowJude - cousin of Jesus Christ and the most obscure of the Twelve Apostles, is the Patron of Desperate Cases, the Saint of Last Resort. This is his story at last - a story that waited 2000 years to be told.No-one has been more beloved by the outcasts of the world - the destitute, the sick, the frightened, the lonely, the dying.He is seen in notices of petition and thanks in newspapers around the world. Web sites are devoted to him and attract thousands of visitors. Shrines in his name attract millions.Many know of him; few know about him.Here, at last, is everything you wanted to know about this beloved saint, written by the author of the national award-winning biographical novel, The Life of Jude: Saint of the Impossible.This is a book for every Jude believer around the world; a gift book to be treasured.Here you'll find Jude's family tree and the story of his extraordinary missionary journeys. Until this story came to light, few knew that Jude had travelled ten times the distance of Paul and spent an extra two decades "on the road."Brian Morgan spent 50 years researching this most elusive saint before writing this book and his major work, the acclaimed literary award-winning biography, The Life of Jude: Saint of the Impossible. These are companion books and are a must read for Jude believers.

That surge of Christmas SpiritIf you want to feel again the surge of Christmas Spirit in your life and to share that spirit with family and friends, The True Christmas Spirit delivers what it promises - peace and joy to fill your heart. It's a Christmas gift book that is being read and reread and passed between friends every year.It contains three beautiful Brian Morgan stories plus the writings of some of the world's most endearing minds.The first story, The Legend of the Christmas Scrolls, is a rebirth of "a classic little gem of a book" that became a sell-out bestseller in the US, the UK and Japan, when a version of it first appeared some years ago as The Legend of the Christmas Prayer. So many people have asked to see it published again. It's about giving when you have nothing to give.The second story, The Greatest Gift, is about the real and beautiful things we can give each other, and, again, money is not necessary. The third story, Silent Night: The True Story of a Christmas Miracle, is bound to touch a chord with those who love the feeling of peace and goodwill that Christmas brings. You'll read that the Christmas Spirit can come upon you anywhere, anytime. It will suddenly fill you with love, with joy, with happiness, with a deep feeling of peace.It can simply come because it's the time of giving. The Three Wise Men started it, and each of us try to follow the tradition by finding gifts for those we love. And the gift if not as important as the thought behind it. The spirit can come with the voice of a friend, the hug of a loved one, the smiles, the laughter, the food (if you are fortunate), the jabbering voices, the sanctity of the church or chapel or holy place.It can come simply because love is in the air and because peace and goodwill to all can be so infectious. Troubles and differences and pain and sorrow can be forgotten for this brief, beautiful time of giving and sharing.The True Christmas Spirit& is a gift that will keep on giving; a book you'll want to read and share every Christmas.What others say: Thank you for The Legend. My family all took turns reading it on Christmas Eve. Everyone was impressed and moved.The late Jane Jordan Browne, literary agent, Chicago.A unique Christmas book with a beautiful message and wonderful potential. People keep falling in love with it. This is a rare book destined to be a classic.Terri Gibbs, Project Editor, Thomas Nelson.The Legend is surely a gem of Christmas literature. It will give your loved ones not just a token of your love at Christmas, but something to carry them through the year.Evelyn Purdy, Radio WLJN.Your story is so meaningful, so inspired. We are being swamped with calls.Shiloh Gideon, BGEA, Decision Today Radio.We are getting letters from folks using your book at Christmas parties, programs at schools and churches etc. They all say such wonderful things.Michelle Orr, Thomas Nelson.Every Christmas, I try to find a book that will reflect the true meaning of the holiday spirit. Well, I found it in Mr Morgan's book. In this world of trying to find the perfect gifts, we learn that the perfect gifts are those within us. Beautifully written and illustrated, the book is an easy read and a wonderful way to spread the true meaning of Christmas.Anne M. Spiller, Ohio.

This delightful Christmas book by Brian Morgan reveals the beautiful, untold story of the reunion of the Magi, and includes stories by the beloved story-tellers, Henry Van Dyke and O. Henry. The gifts of the Magi and their final words are shown in a stunning new light. We all know the story of the gifts of the Magi, offered when the Christ Child was born, but this book, which contains timeless Christmas classics, will change your mind forever about the art of giving and the spirit of Christmas. This beautiful story is revealed in a series of scrolls found by chance in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, said to have been built over the very place of that birth. The scrolls make fascinating reading from an award-winning writer. The Legend of the Magi Scrolls is packed with beautiful Christmas stories, and beautiful Christmas thoughts. Here's what you'll find inside: - The Legend of the Magi Scrolls by Brian Morgan: Learn why the Magi gave their gifts and hear their final message. - The Story of the Other Wise Man by Henry Van Dyke: A beautiful Christmas classic that's bound to delight. - Wise Owl and the Very First Christmas by Brian Morgan: An enchanting story to be read to children to teach about giving. - The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry: One of the most famous Christmas stories by a master story-teller. - What I Saw: A Shepherd's Story by Brian Morgan: A first-hand account of what happened at Bethlehem more than 2000 years ago. - The True Art of Giving by Brian Morgan: A story that tells of the many Magi still giving in today's world. - A Letter to God at Christmas by Brian Morgan: The heart-felt words of a sensitive writer about those who are usually forgotten at Christmas. - A Christmas Prayer (from those without a voice) by Brian Morgan: An invitation for you to join a "heavenly campaign" to help those who cannot be heard. Brian Morgan's Christmas books are written with the season of giving in mind and do make wonderful gifts each year. They are gratefully received and read and reread year after year. What Others Say About Brian Morgan: Rev. T. Allingham, Sydney: You opened my eyes and those of my congregation when I read your story to them. We were quite moved. Please allow me to use it in our church every year. Archimede Fusillo, author and literary judge: A very accomplished piece of writing... Polished in style and execution. Seamless, captivating. The late Jane Jordan Browne, literary agent, Chicago, in a phone call to Sydney: Brian. It's 1.30am here and I'm sitting up in bed, reading. I couldn't put it down. You have a true gift with words. Jane Jordan Browne: Twenty members of my family took turns reading your book at Christmas Eve. Everyone was impressed and moved. Terri Gibbs, editor, Thomas Nelson: A beautiful, unique book with a wonderful message. People keep falling in love with it. Evelyn Purdy, presenter, Radio WLJN: You have written surely one of the finest little gems in literature. Shiloh Gideon, presenter, BGEA: Your story is so meaningful, so inspired. We are being swamped with calls. Michelle Orr, editor, Thomas Nelson: We're getting letters from folks using your book at Christmas parties, school programs and churches. They say such wonderful things. Scott Mendel, literary agent: ... a little masterpiece.

A BOOK TO CHANGE AUSTRALIAN HISTORYSave the Dreaming sets out a synchronized four-step plan to rescue Aboriginal culture and make Australia great.Editorial reviews have called this book a "game-changer" and a "breakthrough" in the long fight for Aboriginal rights and in the fight for a republic in Australia.The Aboriginal people have struggled for more than two centuries for justice and for an end to abuse. They have fought for an apology for stolen children and stolen land, for recognition, reconciliation, a treaty, constitutional change, for land rights and more.What if we could resolve all of these matters in one fell swoop, once and for all?What if we could make Australia a truly exceptional place on the world stage, admired everywhere for our compassion and our wisdom?What if Aboriginal people, for the first time in more than 200 years, could feel honoured and recognized. What if we could start to mend broken hearts?What if every Australian could achieve a sense of self-worth and pride in righting the wrongs committed for so long?What if we could do all this and much more with one simple plan?After 228 years and endless talkfests about land rights, a treaty, reconciliation, recognition, constitutional change and all the rest, Aboriginal people have achieved virtually nothing. Save the Dreaming says all we need are a new mindset and a plan.Author Brian Morgan is urging politicians to save the Dreaming and urging all Australians to support the concept. All the details are on his website at http: //www.brianmorganbooks.com and there is also a Facebook page at Savethedreaming. He wants people to talk about Save the Dreaming and to spread the word about it, because, he says, this is an opportunity for every Australian to right the wrongs of more than 200 years.Editorial comments: Toby Morris, publishing professional: Save the Dreaming is beautifully written, lyrical and lucid in its story of Aboriginal life and brutally honest in its description of the impact of the British invasion more than 200 years ago. Brian Morgan argues for an inclusive republic that has Aboriginal people at its heart. This is one part of his four-step plan to "save the Dreaming," which, he says, must be synchronized and run together. I believe this plan could well be the breakthrough needed in Australia's history. I highly recommend it.Kyle Everingham, book reviewer: Save the Dreaming is an important book for Australia. Every Aussie should read it. Brian Morgan wants to create a Save the Dreaming Team, made up of indigenous and non-indigenous Australians to push politicians to adopt his "synchronized" four-step plan. The book is very well written by an award-winning journalist and author. Very well researched. Name withheld by request, Aboriginal elder: This Save the Dreaming book covers pretty well everything Aboriginal people want and says the fighting about land rights and human rights can be stopped quickly. I don't think we've had a plan like this before to change everything. I just asked for a short version of the book because I'm not much of a reader, but I'm glad I read this. I think we all should read it.Freda Hollingsworth, book editor: Written by a genuine writer, Save the Dreaming is the breakthrough book Australia, and especially Aboriginal people, have long awaited.Bill Templeton, journalist/book reviewer: Two hundred years of abuse and stolen children and stolen land and hell on earth for Aboriginal people, and here's a way to end it all quickly, simply and sensibly. This is a game-changer and we all should read this book.

What it was like to unknowingly marry a narcissistic sociopath and the daily trauma my children and I endured while trying to get out of the dangerous situation.

Dementia: The devastating DiseaseDementia is a tragic and traumatic illness for both the sufferers and those who care for them, the care-givers.Author Brian Morgan lost both his grandmother and his mother to dementia and, at first, wanted to put the experience behind him and try to get back to a normal life.But it's not in his make-up to put aside thoughts of others and not try to help. He knew he could do little for those suffering dementia, especially in the later stages, but he did want to do something for the care-givers.He had written a short piece for his mother's memorial booklet and people urged him to expand on it to help others who were going through what he went through.A helpful dementia book is bornAnd so, The Broth of Oblivion was born out a personal and deeply felt experience.This is how Brian Morgan put it: "If these words can turn the thoughts of those involved with dementia (or simply old age) away from the shadows, it will be worth the pain of exposing private thoughts. If some of these words can induce a smile, so much the better. But even shedding a tear can help those whose heart is breaking, so I will hide nothing of importance. Above all, I hope I can help bridge the gap of understanding."May this book help those who are caring for dementia patients. As the author says: "Carers need to know that they are not alone, and that they are not to blame for how the patient acts or feels. They need to know that guilt and depression are part of the journey, but that so are love and caring. They need to know that the guilt and the depression will pass, but the love will not."Read for yourself, or pass to someone who is suffering right now.

What are your hopes and wishes for the rest of your life? We all must live in hope, and most of us hope for something more. It might be more money, more happiness, more love, more possessions, more beauty, more serenity, more friends. What is the something more that you desire?Perhaps you need to think about it. Sometimes we just know we want a better life, but haven't pin-pointed exactly what would make it better. Life's riches come in many forms and abundance is not just for the wealthy. Do you feel that life could be better? That perhaps it could have more meaning?The award-winning and bestselling author, Brian Morgan, has created something very special, something unique, and he wants to share it with you. You see, Brian is the richest man in the world.What? You thought it was Warren Buffet or Bill Gates? Nah, it's Brian Morgan and you'll see that when you read his book. You'll also discover (and this is where it gets a little weird) that YOU are rich. No, no, don't go away, you really ARE rich, even if you don't know it. What makes a person rich? Perhaps we'd all like to be rich, but just haven't thought about how to be rich, or even exactly what it means to be rich. Brian Morgan has thought about these things and his thoughts are truly inspiring. Riches come in many forms and you will surely be surprised to discover how many forms of riches you already possess. Really.Perhaps you are feeling very low right now. Perhaps you've lost everything in a disaster. Perhaps you feel that nothing good will ever come your way. Perhaps you are struggling to hope for anything at all in life. This book brings hope. It brings a feel-good sensation you may not have felt for a while. And, yes, it brings riches. For you.WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT BRIAN MORGAN: "refreshing," Can Le Dang, publisher."polished and easy to read," Vera Thompson, former editor and publisher."beautiful and unique," Terri Gibbs, book editor."a priceless gift," Evelyn Purdy, Radio WLJN."so meaningful, so inspired," Shiloh Gideon, BGEA Decision Today Radio."inspirational," Peter F Pike, literary magazine editor."compelling," Sarah Currer, book editor."motivating, extremely stimulating," Delia E Atcheson, writer."brilliantly thought out," Rev T Allingham."polished, captivating," Archimide Fusillo, author and literary judge."such a good concept," the late Jane Jordan Browne, literary agent.

This fabulous rags to riches story is destined to be a classic of inspirational and personal success literature. It's a long-awaited sequel to the greatest of all motivational books on personal wealth creation, The Richest Man in Babylon. A treasure for the 21st century, The Richest Man in Persia, by Brian Morgan, has been called "a fascinating roadmap to personal success with peace of mind."Millions of people around the world have read and profited by The Richest Man in Babylon, by George S. Clason. In 1926, George Clason, from Missouri in America, issued the first of what was to become a famous series of pamphlets on financial success. He used parables set in ancient Babylon to make his points. The pamphlets were distributed by banks and insurance companies and were loved by millions of readers around the world.The most famous of these pamphlets was The Richest Man in Babylon, so this became the obvious title when a number of the parables were gathered together into a book. It has gone through many reprints and is still on best-seller lists some eight decades after George Clason first set pen to paper. Now read the story of The Richest Man in Persia. It contains "the untold wealth secrets of Persia," as excavated from the ruins of "the wealthiest city under the sun," Persepolis, not far from Babylon in the ancient Persian Empire, but its message is for the 21st century.Author Brian Morgan has won numerous state and national awards in journalism and a prestigious national award as an author. He has appeared on best-seller lists in the United Sates and the United Kingdom and has been translated for Chinese, Vietnamese and Japanese readers. His writing has been internationally acclaimed. In the wake of the financial catastrophe that unfolded in the first years of the 21st century, the strategies in this book are timely indeed and could change the lives of millions, as The Richest Man in Babylon has done.The Richest Man in Persia (more than 38,000 words and 200 pages) was inspired by Clason's work, but embraces fresh ideas and the latest concepts in personal wealth creation through investment and business, written in a similar "parable" style and set in ancient Persia. This "sequel" covers concepts like: The personal testimony of the richest man in Persia.The 11 Codes of Riches.The nine rules of time mastery.The four basic ways of making money.The magic power of compounding and leverage.The factors that multiply the value of investments.The Seven Business Secrets of the Masters.The book opens with Alexander's conquest of Persia (thus far true history) and tells of the richest man in Persia hastily inscribing the Codes of Riches on clay tablets as Alexander marched on his city (the legend). It tells how fires set by Alexander baked the tablets and preserved them (thousands of tablets were actually preserved this way).The Richest Man in Persia has a plus factor. It does contain wealth secrets many of us crave, but it cautions that there are things money can't buy and that the highest values cannot be counted in coin.The book is a strong advocate against greed, but an equally strong advocate for seeking abundance for the good it can do - as a means to an end, not an end in itself. Money, it says, must not come at the cost of happiness.The book is full of meat and contains treasure on every page. It's a road map for the journey from rags to riches we can all help each other make, and should be on the bookshelf of every person who seeks a better life

From an almost completely impulsive moment of madness, self-employed family man Brian Morgan decided to leave his family behind and embark on a crazy challenge of walking 335 miles in 12 days, all in aid of a good cause. Battling against the odds and thwarted right from the start, exciting adventure soon became a grueling journey of pain and despair. Hampered by storms, injuries, dehydration, trench foot, cramp, crippling blisters and more, staying on track seemed ever more unlikely day by day, yet somehow through sheer determination and pure willpower he triumphed in what he set out to do as failure was almost inconceivable! "I never set out to write a book" said Mr Morgan, "but so much happened along the way and with barely a dull moment, I just felt I just had to share my experience with others. One thing that kept me going was the pure kindness from some of the most amazing people I met, and the generosity and thoughtfulness of one man in particular just blow me away as you'll find out!"

We're stuck with social distancing and isolation as we try to contain COVID-19, and it can all be frustrating, depressing, heart-breaking. But it does give us an unexpected opportunity to pause and think about our lives. Life was not perfect before the virus, was it? Do we want to get back to the old normal or do we really want something new, something better - for us and our families?Start the journey from pandemic to a better life by deciding what would be better for you. This book will help you see our life from a different perspective and look at troubles differently. There are many books that offer advice on how to rebuild economies, how to solve many of the problems that the pandemic threw our way, how countries and businesses can prosper after COVID. But the new world order should start with us, should it not? With people. With individuals. Each of us should surely look for ways to make our lives better, to make them more meaningful, to make our families happier? There simply is no other book that looks at life like this.Surely after COVID-19, our goal in life should be the same as Maya Angelou's: "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humour, and some style." So, let's thrive. Let this book be our guide.Find ways to simplify your life, find happiness, serve your community, use values and principles that will make you loved and respected by family, friends and work associates. Discover the things that will make you remembered as a person of real value, an authentic human being. Our life tells the story of what our families mean to us, how we care, what we give, what we do for others. Our story, or the parts that matter, talk about kindness and how we laugh together and what we go through together. Real stuff. Things that matter. Find the balance and confidence you need to face the world and your own future in it. Discover what is important to you. Here is the chance to rebuild your life, solve life's problems and create something new and exciting. The world is full of abundance, including an abundance of opportunity. This book will help you find what you and so many others are desperately hoping to find - the life we each dream about. This is a book about you and your family. Read it for life-changing ideas and create your new life. As we struggle out of this pandemic, we have an opportunity to try for something extraordinary. We can change our little corner of the world and help our families thrive. We can make the whole world a better place by starting with a better life for us. Let's thrive in the life we choose to live by using the ideas in this book. So let's begin. Let's live. Let's thrive. We deserve happiness. We deserve better.

This is the fascinating story of one of America's greatest singers, Norman Treigle (1927-1975). Born in the South's most exotic city, New Orleans, he was acclaimed as one of history's finest singing-actors, specialising in rôles that evoked villainy and terror, and was a resident star at the adventurous New York City Opera. In this, the first biography of the legendary bass-baritone, you will read of his colourful life in New Orleans, his self-destructive life-style, the seeming contradictions in his complex character, his passion for the race-track, his enormous voice and emaciated physique, his electrifying stage-presence and astonishing acting ability, why he never sang at the Metropolitan Opera, and his mysterious, sudden death at the age of forty-seven. Read also of his relationships with his closest colleagues, including Beverly Sills, Phyllis Curtin, Jon Vickers, Plácido Domingo, Michael Devlin, Carlisle Floyd, Julius Rudel, Tito Capobianco and Frank Corsaro. Based on the singer's private files, years of extensive research, and interviews with many of his relatives, friends and colleagues, Strange Child of Chaos (a quote from Mefistofele, his greatest triumph) is a tale of the troubled life of an incomparable artist of an elemental power, who bestrode the stage for too brief a moment.

Brian Morgan uses his own teaching experience in Canada and China to investigate the complexities of teaching English as a second language to those newly arrived in Canada and to suggest ways of becoming a more effective ESL teacher.