Resultados para "The House of the Witch" en Biografías y memorias

History comes alive in this textured account of the rivalry between Harry Houdini and the so-called Witch of Lime Street, whose iconic lives intersected at a time when science was on the verge of embracing the paranormal. The 1920s are famous as the golden age of jazz and glamour, but it was...

A man returns to work following a heart attack; he's encouraged to join a peer support group at his church as part of his recovery. He is strongly drawn to one of its members, and is surprised to learn how much they have in common. They do the same work, in the same area, and soon begin to meet. In the meantime, he's selected to church leadership, much to his surprise. Things get increasingly complex — spiritually and emotionally. Both are married, but their mates are successful, and not overly concerned with the relationship.

Grandma was born in 1885. Louise's life includes her and her sister, Lillie, working their way west as Harvey House girls. Louise was a maid for 60 years, working from 10 years old until she retired at 70 years old in 1955. Louise was the sole support of her family, which included raising two children and taking care of a sick and unemployed husband. She came through World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II and never lost her faith. Louise's and Lillie's story is a biography with a religious theme. It also includes historical facts, human relationships, and romance.