Books with author Jim Gallagher

Profound insight often shows up in the most unlikely places. For B.J. Gallagher it was a bumper sticker she spotted on the freeway that read, “If God is your co-pilot, switch seats.” She knew instantly that the message was for her. This is a spiritual scrapbook of stories, poems, and words of inspiration about the gifts of spiritual surrender. Gallagher mixes her own personal stories and insights with inspirational quotes from a wide variety of spiritual teachers to show how surrendering our wills to a Higher Power can open us up to the miraculous. This beautifully packaged gift book features words of wisdom from Norman Vincent Peale, Martin Luther King, Jr., Sam Ervin, Rumi, Martin Buber, Rachel Naomi Remen, Henry Nouwen, and many others. An inspiring gift--perfect for Mother’s Day, graduation, and other special occasions.

Genre: Young Adult Megan Carrick opens her front door to find a young boy standing there wrapped in a blanket in the middle of the night during a raging storm on the small island of Krakrow. All he has is a dog tag with the name Adam, a date of birth and the word Tempa.Over the coming days, Megan witnesses the quiet and reluctant boy display supernatural abilities as he appears to be able to take on the shape of a Werewolf at will and after saving her life, she becomes attached to the boy and takes him in as her own. Adam has lived his life on the island of Krakow with no interference from the outside, until a group of people arrive on the island and suddenly Adam realizes that he is not the only Werewolf as he tries to figure who is killing the animals on the island and why they want him dead.

No brawler or bully had ever beaten the sturdy high school senior. Yet his karate instructor warns, "No matter how tough you are, there's always someone tougher." Jake has one compelling question, "Where in the world is this man?" He reckons to find him in this coming of age memoir. Jake embarks upon his quest, aided by his two best friends, me and Eddie Caretti.Jake's search can only succeed by getting beaten as we encounter violence, mayhem and a police station. Eddie is short but bold and brazen. I'm wary and cautious, hoping to become a psychologist to understand my neurotic family. Tangling with a hired killer, Jake seeks advice. His guidance counselor claims he has delusions, but Jake swears he wouldn't dream of it. Trouble strikes at home when my alcoholic father is arrested. Plans for college crash as I fail classes, need food stamps for family groceries, and pursue love from the smart and sizeable Jennifer. She wisely evades me, but I'm appreciated when the only gay student in our school expresses sincere interest. Push comes to punch in Jake's search and my face collects scars. The quest explodes and the meaning of manhood unfolds. I learn of loyalty and judgment and my father's words, "The place for a man to be tough is with other men, not with his family." Scroll up and check it out and read how to bump the wind!

Profound insight often shows up in the most unlikely places. For B.J. Gallagher it was a bumper sticker she spotted on the freeway that read, "If God is your co-pilot, switch seats." She knew instantly that the message was for her. This is a spiritual scrapbook of stories, poems, and words of inspiration about the gifts of spiritual surrender. Gallagher mixes her own personal stories and insights with inspirational quotes from a wide variety of spiritual teachers to show how surrendering our wills to a Higher Power can open us up to the miraculous. This beautifully packaged gift book features words of wisdom from Norman Vincent Peale, Martin Luther King, Jr., Sam Ervin, Rumi, Martin Buber, Rachel Naomi Remen, Henry Nouwen, and many others.An inspiring gift--perfect for Mother's Day, graduation, and other special occasions.