Chains of Gold: Charlie Q.’s struggle to be free of intangible, invisible chainsAuthorHouse, 29 באוג׳ 2007 - 324 עמודים
Charlie O’Malley is filled with grief, anxiety and hopelessness as he stands on the banks of Lake Erie and contemplates suicide. Jewel Brady, an avowed atheist has just broken their engagement because she cannot endure being married to a preacher. The temptation to throw himself into the dark, roiling waters of the lake pulls him toward the bank. You first met Charlie and Jewel in the books Anguish of the Innocent and Guilt in Disguise when they fell in love in high school. Charlie’s decision to be a preacher was the catalyst, which tore them apart. Now Charlie must decide whether to marry the girl he loves or follow through on his commitment to God. In her despair and depression, Jewel casts aside her moral convictions and begins a destructive lifestyle, which puts her in situations that have life-long consequences. Charlie’s brother, Hubert and Jewel begin a romantic relationship, unaware of the other’s relationship to Charlie. World War I and the great influenza epidemic bring death and grief to Buffalo, so Charlie must decide whether to join the military or stay home and minister to the people in his church. You will weep with the broken hearted, rejoice with the victorious and hope for a solution to a seemingly hopeless situation when you read Chains of Gold set in Buffalo, New York in Nineteen-seventeen.
Carolyn Erickson, Retired Peace Corp volunteer: This chapter in the life of Billy Richards (a.k.a. Charlie Q. O’Malley, II) takes him from hopelessness and despair to the strong belief in his life’s mission. The spiritual strength he grows into along the way helps him in his relationships to himself, his friends, and an almost lost brother. In this, he is a lot like the rest of us.
|
מתוך הספר
תוצאות 1-5 מתוך 84
... eyes were puffy and his throat sore and swollen, restricting sound. His voice was hoarse from screaming out his questions and pain to someone who would understand. But, there was no one to understand. Only the shadows in the dark waters ...
... eyes and aquiline facial features. He still wore them out of habit even though his eyesight was perfect. He had dyed his blond, curly hair and moustache a dark brown. These changes along with his somewhat plump physique made him ...
... eyes sparkled in the halo of her odd-colored hair, sprinkled with bits of red and orange. In the summer months, it turned almost blond. When others attempted to describe it, they referred to it as “honey colored”. When asked the color ...
... eyes searched Charlie's face for understanding, while doubt and confusion caused her body to go weak. Charlie's clear blue eyes glinted with excitement and anticipation. “I'm going to be a preacher,” he beamed proudly. He paused for her ...
... eyes and when she blinked, one slowly trickled down her cheek. She flicked it away with the tip of her finger. “Me? A preacher's wife? I can't be a preacher's wife!” She began to cry softly then her wails increased in intensity. Charlie ...