Look Who It Is My Story
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This Is My Story, This Is My Song
The first of two volumes to be published, in This is my Story, This is my Song, Leonard S. Buxton recounts the first half of his engaging life and his long career in ministry. He has written a very entertaining personal account of his upbringing as the son of a fire-and-brimstone Evangelical preacher during the Depression, the beginnings of his political consciousness through WWll, his college life and the strict mores of the 1950s, and moving from parish to parish with his young family during the turbulent social change of the 1960s and early 1970s. As a professor of psychology at Claflin, a black university in South Carolina, Leonard recalls his activism within the church—and literally in his own backyard—to break down the resistance to desegregation and to support the civil rights movement. This book is filled with evocative photographs and colorful firsthand history, its joys and heartbreaks: Studebakers and VWs, the Red Sox and Yankees, teen hang-outs in drugstores, music, dramatic productions, and church camping, the serious social stigma of divorce, the illegality of adultery, the scourge of polio, the loss of a child, group ‘encounter sessions,’ George McGovern, Benjamin Spock, Kent State, burning crosses . . . A man devoted to building congregations as a pastor, psychologist, parish counselor, teacher and activist, Leonard depicts characters and narrates events with remarkable acuity. This book is a rich reflection on his experiences, written with candor and humility, and observing people and events through the kind lens of his dedication to serving others and his evolving faith as a Methodist minister. To quote one of Leonard’s aspirations for this memoir, “For those still casting around an unclear future, this may say ‘Take heart; life will be full of surprises.’”
The Crushed Flower, and Other Stories
In "The Crushed Flower, and Other Stories," Leonid Andreyev explores the depths of human emotion and the complexities of existence through a series of poignant narratives. His literary style, characterized by a rich, evocative prose and profound psychological insight, presents characters grappling with despair, love, and the impact of fate. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Russia, these tales reflect the turmoil of the times, intertwining existential questions with the raw realities of life. Andreyev'Äôs keen observations and vivid imagery command attention, rendering the ordinary extraordinary and offering readers a glimpse into the darker aspects of the human condition. Leonid Andreyev, a prominent figure in Russian literature, was influenced by the tumult of his era, including the social upheavals and the emerging psychological depth in literature. His experiences as a playwright, journalist, and novelist informed his literary output, allowing him to delve deeply into thematic concerns such as isolation, moral conflict, and the search for meaning. Andreyev'Äôs unique perspective, shaped by both personal and societal crises, lends authenticity to the emotional weight of his stories. Readers seeking a profound exploration of human nature will find "The Crushed Flower, and Other Stories" an essential addition to their literary repertoire. Andreyev'Äôs ability to evoke empathy and illuminate the complexities of life makes this collection not only a reflection of its time but also timeless in its relevance. This is a book that will resonate with anyone interested in the intricacies of the human experience.
Enigmatarium
Enigmatarium is story founded on light and darkness. It begins with Jack, a young man who is the victim of a magic beyond his imagining. This magic has come to be known as the Jester Spell. It is a spell that transforms its victim into a deformed marionette. This is but the first knife to cut away a shroud covering his entire world. As time passes for him and as new characters come into his life, he begins to realize that truth becomes the only pursuit in a world that continually changes, a place where evil becomes good, enemy becomes friend and each new lie creates a seemingly endless prison of twists and turns. Together with some unlikely friends, they all strive to unravel the secrets of the Enigmatarium. But some secrets, they learn, are far more terrifying than anything they could ever fathom. And just when they think they may have figured it out, tragedy finds a way into their hearts. The Enigmatarium is a place where reality and fantasy combine with no clear boundaries, where time spans centuries, where magic and death go hand in hand with life and loss. And just as one world must endure its Onyx ruler, another world is simultaneously being governed by one of Pearl. Take the journey, play the game, trust no one and enter the Enigmatarium. It is waiting to welcome you to your fantasy.