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.
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... sure.” He dropped his gaze to his clenched, interlocked fingers. Mr. Brady put his hand on Charlie's knee. “Why don't you think this over for a few days? Once you grasp the enormity of your decision you may change your mind.” Charlie ...
... sure she would be happy for him, so sure she loved him enough to seriously consider it, even change her mind for the sake of their love for each other. His face turned ashen and he felt faint, weak and sick. Mr. Brady stood and faced ...
... sure you already know, possibly learned just tonight.” Charlie nodded and waited for him to continue. “What's that, Preacher?” Killebrew held a firm gaze with Charlie. “You do know that suicide is not of God, don't you? There is always ...
... Sure. Speaking of Pops, I'll bet'cha he's worried sick about me. I'd better be going.” He stuck his arms into the coat and pulled it tightly around him. “Please seriously consider it, okay?” The preacher said as he pushed back his chair ...
... sure does.” Charlie answered, attempting to show a bit of excitement. He remembered how fascinated he was when he first saw the beautiful fields in Ohio and the vast expanse of Lake Erie. “Billy, maybe we can go fishing here like we ...