339 Results for : befriended
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A Century of Wisdom (eBook, ePUB)
Alice Herz-Sommer, 1903-2014The pianist Alice Herz-Sommer survived the Theresienstadt concentration camp, attended Eichmann's trial in Jerusalem, and along the way befriended some of the most fascinating historical figures of our time, from Franz Kafka to Gustav Mahler, Leonard Bernstein and Golda Meir. A Century of Wisdom is her story: a testament to the bonds of friendship, the power of music and the importance of leading a life of maternal simplicity, intellectual curiosity, and never-ending optimism.- Shop: buecher
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Sabrina: Big Sky Dreams #2 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 502min
From best-selling author Lori Wick comes the moving second book in the Big Sky Dreams series. Sabrina Matthews, a young prostitute in the rough frontier city of Denver, is befriended by a police officer and his wife. Because of their kindness, she listens to what they have to say about Jesus and believes in Him. Sabrina stays with Danny and Callie until she's ready to make a fresh start in a new town. She boards the train for the long trip to Token Creek in Montana Territory, where she meets Jeanette Fulbright and is befriended by the church family and many of the townsfolk there. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jill Shellabarger. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/oasi/000271/bk_oasi_000271_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Together Through Eternity (eBook, ePUB)
Ralph Diggerby, a lonely, shy, almost reclusive elderly man has moved himself into a retirement home where he is befriended by a seventeen-year-old care assistant, Jessica, who is intrigued by the lack of any photographs or family memorabilia in his room. Through her prompting and gentle teasing, Ralph slowly recalls his life story; something he has kept as a tightly closed secret; a life that was hitherto, full of regret and sadness; a life seemingly expressed only in the contents of his orangey-brown folder, and his strange aversion to eating lamb.As their relationship blossoms, she 'adopts' him as the granddad that she has never had but always wished for; whilst Ralph realises just how much he has missed, by not having had a granddaughter of his own.Ralph is also befriended by Everton, a kindly care worker in Downwood, the retirement home, where Ralph has come to live. And between the two of them, Everton and Jessica gradually rescue Ralph from a friendless, lonely existence to a life full of meaning, love, and family; and finally to be able to face the truth.However, there are some things that Ralph cannot divulge even to Jessica But once having started down that road, the truth must find a way out. In the end, love conquers all, and it is never too late...- Shop: buecher
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Martin and the Tree Seed , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 78min
After moving to Texas, Martin befriended an eight-year-old boy named Kevin. The two boys quickly became inseparable. One morning, while walking to the bus stop, they came across a truly unique object. Imaginations ran wild with Martin, who was convinced it was a once-in-a-lifetime alien discovery. Fossilized alien poop! Kevin had a different theory. As a way to help bring his friend back down to earth, Kevin drew a picture of what the discovery would look like when fully grown. Before he could give it to Martin, it was confiscated by their teacher. Kevin was forced to look on, as Martin befriended the new girl in class. Emotions ran high! Did Martin betray his best friend, or was he just being nice to the new kid in school? You decide! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Gene Blake. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/164497/bk_acx0_164497_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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RACE WITH INFAMY A
The Lance Macklin Story. On June 11, 1955, Lance Macklin became a central player in motor racings worst tragedy. Not only did that day at Le Mans scar him forever, but it went on to become his most lasting legacy. Who, many over the years have asked, was that gentleman driver in the Healey?One things for sure he was no amateur. That day overshadowed the remarkable career of one of British racings leading lights, of a driver who befriended and mentored champions, who was stunningly quick on the track and charming off it. Featuring a wealth of archival material and new interviews, Lance Macklin, British Motors Racings Forgotten Hero- Shop: buecher
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Kirsty's Vineyard (eBook, ePUB)
'Anna Jacobs' books have an impressive grasp of human emotions' Sunday TimesIn the aftermath of a heart-breaking accident, Kirsty is shocked to discover that she has inherited a vineyard in Western Australia from Ed James, a lonely old man she befriended at the library. But there is a condition to his legacy: Kirsty must give up her quiet life in England and live at the vineyard for a least one year. How will a shy librarian cope on her own in a strange country? As she is forced to take her life off hold, one thing is certain, Kirsty's life is about to change for ever.- Shop: buecher
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Samantha MacGuire A.K.A SAM (eBook, ePUB)
Grandpa was a grumpy old rancher that lived alone and had numbed himself to feelings. Cattle and horses were his life. He had his fill of grief losing loved ones. Life was a day-to-day monotonous chore. Samantha (Sam) was an eight-year-old insecure girl that had not had a stable home life. A retired mare, Candy, befriended Sam quelling some of Sam's fears, giving her some needed self-confidence. Grandpa did not want the responsibility but felt obligated and Sam had no choice. Two people, generations and worlds apart were thrown together.This is a fictional story of two mismatched people defining family.- Shop: buecher
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Be My Guest , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 405min
On holiday in Portugal to take their daughter's mind off a troubled love affair, the Channing family is befriended by the hospitable Baronesa Narvao - but they soon find her hospitality something of an embarrassment. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Janet Cadell Reynolds. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/124536/bk_acx0_124536_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Stone Cold , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 160min
Homeless, frightened and alone, Link finds himself down and out in London. He survives only because he is befriended by the streetwise Ginger - but then Ginger disappears. Other kids are vanishing, too. Will Link be the next victim? ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Christian Rodska. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/bbcw/003094/bk_bbcw_003094_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Cormorants of Udröst: A Norwegian Folk Story , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 12min
Peter Christen Asbjørnsen (1812-1885) was a Norwegian writer, scholar and collector of traditional folktales. The Cormorants of Udröst is one of the stories he collected. It tells of a fisherman who found the mythical island of Udröst and befriended its strange and wonderfully generous inhabitants. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Cathy Dobson. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/redd/001640/bk_redd_001640_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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