Bøger af Jacqueline King

For generations, young people have struggled with their identity, who they are, what they will become, and where life will take them. Not much has changed. In fact, the struggle has intensified. Our youth are in search of answers and solutions, and while they may be bombarded with social media, music, video games, and keeping up with the constant changes in society, their desire for truth has not waned. It has, in fact, escalated to the point of desperation for most of them.No one desires to be lost. Everyone wants to succeed and be wholesome individuals; it's innate. This book of writings by youth like yourselves is designed to shed some light on your path to finding hope and peace as well as discovering that you can be a whole person despite the challenges you face. There is no judgment--only real-life experiences shared by others who are walking the same path as you.There are quotes, prayers, and guidelines based on biblical principles to help you navigate through this maze we call life.

Tina is a young woman who fell recklessly in love with an ex-prisoner. Touched by grace, she and her husband were both transformed, and experienced a taste of heaven for a time. But when her husband dabbled a little too long in his old and familiar ways, an enemy was lurk- ing in the shadows with greater force than 10 naturally strong men. Based on a true story, Tina transparently shares her tumultuous journey of survival. The author's insight offers hope to others in despair, depression and fearful peril.

Dirt is an essence in which things grow. We plant our cacao seeds and cultivate its surroundings, pulling out weeds, providing nurturance, love and protection so our seeds can grow into beautiful flowers. Chocolate Dirt is a fun filled book that inspires readers to learn about self-acceptance. Teaching them the ability to love oneself unconditionally no matter what flaws or traits they may have.

Slotting in beside THE MACHINE GUNNERS and WAR HORSE, A CAKE FOR THE GESTAPO tells the story of a fictional gang of kids in Jersey during the German Occupation in WW2, weaving in very real islanders¿ own stories of the Occupation at its core ¿ A history that has never before been told in children¿s literature June 1940. Jersey. Joe makes light of his father¿s unpredictable anger, and Spinner tries to ignore the school bully, Percy, while dealing with her own mounting fears. As for Ginger, her cousin, he¿s nervous of the biggest bully of all, Hitler, while her neighbour, farmer¿s son Clem, is apparently just keeping his head down. But on the sly, Clem is learning to box, has hidden a gun and he¿s going to deal with Percy ¿ and possibly the Germans ¿ all by himself. All the same, none of them believes the Germans will actually invade. Then the island is bombed, Joe is injured and outrage turns to terror as the Germans arrive and their grip on the peaceful island tightens. Initially, the adults avoid direct confrontation, while the gang is determined to go further, aiming to destroy German morale and trip them up in their every move. At first, they simply play tricks on the soldiers, but as the situation worsens, their defiance escalates, leading them all into terrible, mortal danger. As the Occupation wears on, and deprivation turns to starvation, a distinct plan emerges for the kids - the successful elimination from the island of a Gestapo sergeant, the cruel and repugnant Viktor.