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- One of my favorite LaVyrle Spencer's!
- Good story, but too explicit
- 4 stars...very enjoyable...
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Morning Glory
LaVyrle Spencer
Manufacturer: Jove
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Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0515102636 |
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"A superb book." (New York Daily News)
On the eve of World War II, two people are brought together by fate and discover an unexpected passion.
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Elly had been an outsider all her life. Now she was all alone, with two little boys to raise, and a third child on the way. Will arrived in Whitney, Georgia, hoping to leave his lonely past behind. When he saw Elly's classified--WANTED: A HUSBAND--and walked into her life, he knew he had left loneliness behind forever...
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One of my favorite LaVyrle Spencer's!.......2007-09-10
One of Spencer's gifts is invoking the feel of the time period she is writing about. It's all in the little details that are included to give you a real sense of the time and place.
I re-read Morning Glory every year or so and enjoy it every time. Will and Elly are classic characters finding love and redemption from hard-knock lives. The only quibble I have is that the book gets a little buried in sincerity and goodness. A little more humor on Will or Elly's part would have gone a long way to liven up sections. I know Spencer was going for deep, homespun love, but at times it just feels lethargic.
Still love it though and love what little humor there is in the book.
Very much recommended.
Good story, but too explicit.......2007-08-17
I enjoyed this story & I'm not a prude, but it was just too explicit for me. I understand that Lula's character had to be described & the sexual tension between Will & Elly had to be developed, but it got to be too much. I agree with the reviewer's comment about the obsession with tongues--it became annoying after awhile. I also think the repetitive descriptions dragged the momentum down as well. (How often do we have to read about Elly staring at the moles on Will's back?!) Enough already!
4 stars...very enjoyable..........2007-04-27
Description from back of book:
In town, they called her "Crazy Widow Dinsmore." But Elly was no stranger to their ridicule-she had been an outsider all her life, growing up in a boarded-up old house under the strict eye of her eccentric grandparents. now she was all alone, with two little boys to raise, and a third child on the way.
He drifted into Whitney, Georgia, one lazy afternoon in the summer of 1941, hoping to put his lonely past behind him. He yearned for tenderness he had never known, the home he'd never had. All he needed was for someone to give him a chance.
Then he saw her classified ad: WANTED-A husband. When he stepped across Elly Dinsmore's clutter yard, Will Parker knew he had come home at last...
* This was my first LaVyrle Spencer book & I highly enjoyed it. The storyline. The reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because I felt it was lacking mystery, humor & emotion at a lot of parts when it should've been there. Overall though I would recommend this book.
Excellent Service.......2007-04-03
The book arrived in very good condition and the delivery was very speedy
Wow, people really loved this book..........2007-02-23
...and yes, it certainly is a very nice novel. It's my first LaVyrle Spencer, and I guess I'll keep reading her. The main thing I noticed was that it was extremely similar to the Dorothy Garlock novels I read. I'm not sure which author came first.
Also, I highly recommend Kate Reading's wonderful reading of the book.
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Creating Circles and Ceremonies is the accumulation of decades of circles, ceremonies, rituals, Mystery plays, initiations, rites of passage, and other magickal workings co-created by the Zell-Ravenhearts, today's foremost Wizard/Witch couple.
For more than 30 years, Oberon and Morning Glory have traveled widely throughout the worldwide magickal community—participating in gatherings, conducting workshops, and creating rituals for groups large and small. They have met and made Magick with the leaders of many traditions: Celtic Shamanism, British Dianic, Italian Strega, Welsh Witchcraft, Faerie Trad, Ceremonial Magick, Ozark Druidry, the New Reformed Order of the Golden Dawn (NROOGD), Hinduism, Native American tribes, Greek and Egyptian mythology, and the futuristic Church of All Worlds.
Here, in one easy-to-read volume, is their collection of chants, invocations, circle-castings, quarter-callings, spells, and ceremonies. It is also a "kit" to use to assemble your own rituals, for any season or reason:
Book I presents a basic ritual outline. Each element is followed by numerous examples which may be "plugged in" to customize your own ceremony.
Book II gives numerous examples of actual ceremonies: Esbats (full Moons) and special occasions; Rites of Passage; Mysteries and Initiations; spells and consecrations. These can be adapted and modified as needed for any size group—from small family gatherings in your living room, to huge outdoor celebrations involving thousands of people.
Book III provides an assortment of full rituals and ritual elements for celebrations of the eight great seasonal festivals called the Wheel of the Year. Versions of these have been commemorated for millennia in most traditional cultures of the Northern Hemisphere; and today are universal throughout the worldwide Pagan community.
Customer Reviews:
If I could have only one..........2007-08-03
If I was going to be stranded on a desert island and the Fates ordained that I could only have one Pagan book there is absolutely no doubt that this would be the ONE. It is so power-packed with information, lots of nifty line drawings, and all is written in such an enjoyable style. It's by far the best Pagan book I own and one that I refuse to be without.
VERY HELPFUL.......2007-07-04
I am really enjoying this book. I wish there were more out there like this. I have several of the authors sculptures and found the same attention to detail within the the pages of the book. I highly reccomend it to anyone interested in Wicca/Witchcraft. It give real information about many subjects that are not often written about. It was a joy to find some of the older and well remembered rites and stories within.
An Invaluable Resource.......2007-05-19
This is an incredible resource for anyone who is organizing, conducting or writing a ritual. I had always been a solitaire, but when I was asked to perform a sabbat ritual for a group of beginners, I jumped on the opportunity. Because my own personal rituals were highly impromptu, I knew the group ritual needed more structure. I shopped for a few good books, and I am very glad I bought this one. I highly recommend it for both beginners and those with more experience. It's not a book you would necessarily read from cover to cover (although you could), but is more of a useful collection of writings you can turn to every time you wish to create a ritual.
Great book!.......2007-04-11
This book is the ultimate guide to the solitary. It can be quite difficult to organize your family celebrations without the aid and expertise of a priest/ess. This book helps me to create rituals and circles that the whole family can participate in (children and Christians alike) at a level that everyone is capable and comfortable with. It has also been a great help in organizing my private ceremonies. Even when there is no reason to cast a circle or perform a ceremony the book contains a great deal of daily inspiration. It's truely herbal tea for the pagan soul.
A Compendium of Ritual Lore.......2006-11-10
Creating Circles & Ceremonies
By Oberon & Morning Glory Zell-Ravenheart
New Page Books, 2006
Review by Anodea Judith
Oberon Zell-Ravenheart and his wife, Morning Glory, have done it at last. Compiling decades of experience in creating rituals and ceremonies for all occasions, from the celebrations of the seasons to blessing your dinner or a new home, this book will provide ideas, information, theory, and practice to bring a sense of the sacred into everyday life.
Author of the acclaimed Grimoire for the Apprentice Wizard, Oberon has written a Pagan bible that every practitioner of magic and ritual will want to have on a shelf within easy reach. With spells, chants, invocations, herbal recipes, and more, you won't want to go through a moon cycle without using this book.
From my many years of working together with this magical couple in the Church of All Worlds, I am delighted that our vast treasury of Pagan liturgy has finally been written down. Collected from many contributors, this compilation brings together the best of the Pagan community in poetry and song, innovation and invocation, including our Magic 101 class that was offered for many years as a primer in magical training.
The wealth of information herein is divided into three smaller sections. Book I, "The Magic Circle" outlines the basic theory and practice of creating ceremonies, such as creating sacred space, calling the quarters, invoking spirits, deities, or helpers, and basic ritual etiquette. Book II, "Rites and Rituals" describes ceremonies for all occasions, including rites of passage, marriages, and initiations. Book III: "Wheel of the Year" then applies these principles to the eight seasonal holidays that mark the solstices, equinoxes, and cross-quarter days of the year. The final Appendices contain information you will use as a reference for years to come.
Lavishly illustrated with Oberon's unique artwork, this book is destined to be as classic a book for ritual recipes as "The Joy of Cooking" was to the culinary world.
Anodea Judith, author of Wheels of Life, and Waking the Global Heart
Book Description
George Washington Plunkitt once dismissed municipal reformers as "morning glories" who "looked lovely in the mornin' and withered up in a short time, while the regular machines went on flourishin' forever, like fine old oaks." Although this remark rings true for the Northeast in the days when Tammany Hall ruled New York City, municipal reformers have governed the big cities of the Southwest for most of this century. Obscuring this fact and ignoring the Southwest in general, familiar accounts of municipal reform have focused on small towns and suburbs as the only locations where reformers achieved their goals. Amy Bridges redresses this neglect by tracing the reform politics and government in large Southwestern cities since 1901, thereby giving a more complete account of municipal reform.
In the Southwest, municipal reformers got everything they wanted: nonpartisanship, city managers, citywide elections, civil service, and a government with few social service responsibilities. Successful at limiting popular participation and at carefully targeting amenities to their core supporters, incumbents in big cities counted on re-election as confidently as could any machine politician. Urban leaders were aggressive in their pursuit of urban growth and very popular with the people who did vote, but the political community remained small. Not until the 1970s did growth and exclusionary practices combine to uproot the vigorous "morning glories" of the Southwest.
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A gem........2003-09-15
This book is a delight to read and it develops a vital part of American urban history. Read it with Jon Teafords "Unheralded Triumph and you will understand American cities, and America, better.
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Matching folio to their break-through album featuring 12 songs, including: Champagne Supernova * Don't Look Back In Anger * Morning Glory * Wonderwall * and more.
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Guitar music.......2007-01-04
Warning - If you are looking for piano music do not order this. When I ordered this item I wanted piano music since that is my instrument of choice. The website did not specify what instrument the music was for - I returned it. If you are looking for guitar music then you've got the right item.
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- It's not about us! It's about God!
- God's ways are not our ways!
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From Mourning to Morning: Discovering the Healing Power of God's Love to Take You from Grief to Glory
Harry Salem
Manufacturer: Harrison House
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 1577943775 |
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It's not about us! It's about God!.......2003-08-06
In the book "From Mourning to Morning", Harry and Cheryl Salem share with us the heart wrenching story of the home going of their daughter, Gabrielle. The faith, hope, and strength that the Salems' hold onto through their journey with Gabrielle is unbelievable...and only attainable through their love for Jesus.
As I read this book, which was nearly impossible to put down, I had a renewed sense of hope and a definite increase in faith. Very inspirational.
God's ways are not our ways!.......2001-06-02
Well written, this book answers many questions that people have about sickness,death and dying. It is a very positive book that while reading, I senced the very presence of God. There is no doubt in my mind that Cheryl & Harry and their entire family allowed God to use this book to help uplift and restore many people who are struggling with the tragedies of life.
Book Description
The Hellion, Separate Beds and
Hummingbird. First time ever in hardcover! Three passionate romance novels in one volume from the New York Times bestselling "Gatekeeper of Romance". Her fans adore her and keep her sitting pretty on the bestseller lists.
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Three great stories.......2006-04-21
I loved this book! All three stories were great. THE HELLION was heart breaking, Rachel's father was so domineering and caused people 20 years of unhappiness. SEPARATE BEDS was the most interesting to me, I thought it took Clay a long time to figure out what is really important to make a good marriage, that similar life styles and backgrounds are not it. Catherine had to learn that she was a good person, how to show love and except the fact that she was loveable. I really liked the humor that was in HUMMINGBIRD, and what a man Jesse was! Abigail was so "up-tight", it was such fun to see Jesse make her loose her control. But in the end, it was Jesse that had to admit she had got to him too.
Great book.......2004-02-27
If you are a LaVyrle Spencer fan, you'll love these stories!
Hummingbird.......2002-10-02
I haven't read this compilation of 3 books. But I have the book Hummingbird. It is 1 of my favorite books... one that I could never part with. I have already read it several times. I can't really comment on the other 2 books but for the Hummingbird book alone it is well worth it.
Three great stories!.......2000-04-04
This book contains three wonderful novels by LaVyrle Spencer. The Hummingbird is one of the most well written books I have had the pleasure of reading. Abbie's character unfolded gradually and I felt myself really identifying with her. Jessie was such a devil, but I absolutely fell for him. The Hellion makes you think about lost love and what it would be like to rekindle the romance of yesteryear. It took me a while to warm to Rachel. Tommy Lee was pretty much a diamond in the rough. I really empathized with him. I liked Separate Beds, but it was my least favorite of the three. Catherine frustrated me throughout much of the story. She was just so darn stubborn! It kept me reading, though. All in all, a very enjoyable read. Each time I started one of the new books, I was reluctant to leave behind the characters from the previous story.
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BLESSED.......2004-02-24
THIS BOOK HAS BEEN A BLESSING TO ME SO FAR. IT REALLY MINISTERS TO ME AND THE CHAPTERS ARE NOT VERY LONG AND IT REALLT HITS HOME. A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE HAS IT RIGHT NOW, AS SOON AS SHE IS FINISHED I AM GOING TO CONTINUE. IN SHORT I AM TRULY BLESSED BY THIS BOOK AND THERE IS SOMETHING TO LEARN FROM EACH CHAPTER. I BELIEVE JUANITA WAS REALLY LED BY THE SPIRIRT OF GOD IN WRITING THIS BOOK. TRULY A BLESING TO ME.
Powerful, Great way to start a day........2002-08-31
This book was awsome it was very powerful. I just little things that get you through you day. I read a devotion usually in the morning before going on with my day. It seems sometime throughtout the day something would happen, and the Holy Ghost would take me right back to what I read that morning. It is a great book and I recommend this book to everyone. It was a great way to start a day.
Book Description
The Tale began when young Prince Amatus secretly sipped the forbidden Wine of the Gods, leaving him half the lad he'd once been--literally--for his left side suddenly vanished without a trace!
But, as is often the case in Tales of this sort, the young Prince's misfortune was also a sort of blessing in disguise. For a year and a day later, four Mysterious Strangers appeared, and, as Amatus grew to manhood, they guided him on a perilous quest to discover his true identity--not to mention adventure, danger, tragedy, triumph, and true love.
John Barnes has been heralded as "one of the most able and impressive of SF's rising stars" (Publishers Weekly) for his widely praised novels including Orbital Resonance and A Million Open Doors.
Now, in One for the Morning Glory, John Barnes has crafted an artful and immensely entertaining fable that takes its place as a modern fantasy classic beside such enduring works as William Goldman's The Princess Bride and T.H. White's The Once and Future King.
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One of my absolute favorites.......2007-06-26
I first read this book when I was a sophomore in high school. I was blown away at the time, and it remains on my shelf of re-reads. I have recommended and lent it out many times, and replaced it when one friend was taking too long because I couldn't live without it.
It's a teddy bear of a book - comforting, lighthearted, next to my bed at all times, and continuing to get better as it and I age together.
One for the Morning Glory.......2007-01-06
I'll read anything John Barnes writes; they're all wonderful. I especially like the way he uses words! If you're a logophile, you'll probably get a kick out of his books.
Better than The Princess Bride.......2006-11-28
I've found most fantasy reading to be worse than romance novels. The plots, ideas and characters are so predictable that I skirt the library's fantasy section like a hospital wing full of plague victims. However, Barns' "One for the Morning Glory" is a real gem. Much like Goldman's "The Princess Bride" it plays upon the horrid stereotypes of the genre with great wit and charm. The story employs the usual cast of goblins, witches etc, but remains original and captivating while never taking itself too seriously.
If you like "The Princess Bride" but skipped through the many monotonous parts, "One for the Morning Glory" is definitely your kind of read. It moves quickly through a series of action packed adventures which reinvigorate this tired genre. It's a much better and frankly easier read than "The Princess Bride" and boasts equal amounts of charm, exploit and humor.
j.poulain........2003-06-12
in the book they eat protons and similies...
how great is that?!
The only Barnes i like.......2003-02-07
As a casual fan of sci-fi and fantasy, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It was the first book I read by Barnes, and the only one of his I liked. It is a witty and humorous tale of the life of the main character, from toddlerhood to kingship. Mostly lighthearted, with moments of darkness, it is a tale in some ways reminiscent of the Brothers Grimm. Yet, the tale itself is a sometimes subtle, sometimes obvious jab at old folk tales, as well as stories with morals (though it has morals of its own).
Barnes has managed to effectively combine elements of the classical romantic (falling in love, ancient science, magic, and exploration) with post-modern storytelling and a solid splash of wittiness and puns.
It's a shame that this charming, intelligent and mostly honourable book is his only crowning achievement.
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Morning Glory Monday
Arlene Alda
Manufacturer: Tundra Books
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 088776620X
Release Date: 2003-09-30 |
Book Description
Life in a tenement during the 1930s is difficult for anyone. No wonder Mama is homesick for the sunny south of Italy, where flowers bloom and the sky is always blue. Her little daughter tries everything to cheer her up, from hand stands and jokes to a trip to Coney Island. Nothing seems to work. But at Coney Island, the child wins a packet of seeds. Although it isn’t the stuffed toy she wanted, it turns out to hold a treasure. When the seeds are planted, they become morning glories. Their beauty reaches Mama, and everyone else who sees them.
Based on a true episode in New York’s Lower East Side, where the residents of 97 Orchard Street cheered up their bleak homes with morning glories, this is a story with universal appeal. By introducing simple beauty into our daily lives, even the grayest of places, and hearts, can be transformed.
Arlene Alda’s lyrical text is perfectly complemented by Maryann Kovalski’s marvelous art, which evokes the great illustrators of the 1930s.
Customer Reviews:
Great book!.......2003-12-05
This book is wonderful! My daughter loves it! The story and the pictures are amazing and very touching.I love it,too!
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