Books with title Twisted Reflections

Forgiveness – it can be one of the hardest decisions to make but one of the most important actions to take to bring peace and contentment back into one’s life. So, how would one go about forgiving others, or oneself, for the wrongs that were done? In Reflections, the first book by Christian author John Thomas, the concept of forgiveness is explored in an Irish fantasy tale through generational narration. Seamus, grandfather to grandsons Killian and Finn, tells the Irish legend of Riley O’Toole, a hermit of a man who lives in despair over the drowning deaths of his wife and children. Adding to Riley’s suffering is his isolation from the people of his town of A’idan Gareth, encouraged by outlandish gossip from his bitter sister-in-law. Riley soon sees his world change when he forms an unique friendship with a good-natured, talking flower named Rose, a flower who also knows about gossip and ridicule. Through their friendship, both begin to accept their true selves and embrace the power and peace that comes from forgiving those in their pasts. This transformation will aid both as they prepare for Riley’s unforeseen trial for the deaths of his family and final clash with his resentful sister-in-law.The same lessons also apply to Seamus and his squabbling grandsons, who all learn their own lessons of forgiveness as the story progresses. The tale of Riley O’Toole in Reflections is one that will encourage readers of all ages to identify areas in their own lives where forgiveness is needed while embracing who they have been created to be in God’s plan. “The question we all need to ask ourselves is will we rise above the hurts and live in victory, or fall beneath the crushing weight of these hurts and live in bondage?”-John Thomas

The past is more than the past, because the past combines with the present and the future to make up the total of our lives. In other words, we are merely the sum total of all of the parts of our lives that make up the whole; and while this may sound confusing, it is more than likely the reason your mother tells you that what you do, both good and bad, are a reflection on her. You see, she has taught you things that make up who you are . . . and so has your father and all of the other adults in your life whom you happen to love and trust!Written and illustrated by award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, this fun, ‘learn to read’ book is filled with word repetition, word recognition and rhyme you can use to practice your reading skills and to think about this very important subject as you build your reading word vocabulary and are guided through its pages by some fun and familiar Penelope Dyan characters!When you are all finished, you can go to the Bellissimavideo YouTube channel; and you can watch the free music video that goes with this book for even more learning fun! After all, everyone knows learning should always be fun!

The poems in this collection have been written over a span of several years, and reflect the poets responses to experiences and observations of a deep and personal nature; experiences which are sometimes real, sometimes imaginary.They not only explore the intensity of human emotions triggered by spontaneous moments of realization, they also trace the poets journey through different realms of exploration of the Self as her growth continues in different continents. The thoughts evoked give voice to the emotions of many who can relate to similar stirrings of the heart. Several of these poems were aired, in the early years, over the Voice of Kenya. Kitheka Mutui, producer of a program Books and Bookmen, talked about the echoing void expressed in much of the poetry, which demands of us a concerted re-discovery of ourselves and our purpose in life.

Luc Mitterrand is a French boy of fourteen. His mother is deceased, and his father mysteriously disappeared a few years ago. One day, he accidentally kills a burglar. So, he decides to flee and search for his father. He comes into possession of a box, which was known as the Golden Tear. He sensed that it has something to do with his father. But what was the connection? During his journey, he learns more and more about him and about the legend of the Golden Tear. This is an adventure story about a quest full of mysteries. Yara Vrolijks (1994) wrote several short stories and poems while she was in elementary school. In high school, her written work was all about fun and adventure. Her first book was inspired by a Dutch school assignment. She also trained at an Amsterdam theater school. Her curiosity and broad interests are reflected in this book.