From Barren Rocks . . . To Living Stones - Couverture souple

Magee, Jon

 
9781434381491: From Barren Rocks . . . To Living Stones
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1434381498 ISBN 13 : 9781434381491
Editeur : AuthorHouse, 2008

Synopsis

From Scotland to East Anglia and internationally in Australia and America all ages are riveted by this story. The unique style of using the journey back to England as a frame to tell the deeper story is proving to be a great enticement to those of East Anglia as their acts of kindness are revealed. Helen Eadie, Member of the Scottish Parliament, writes in the forward "Jon . . . provides insight into a way of life that is beyond most of our experiences" "From barren rocks . . . to living stones" is an incident packed memoir that covers eighteen months in the teenage life of the author in the nineteen sixties. It is seen originally from a young person's perspective; and, as the writer matures and shares his experiences, in turn the reader gains from his reflections on the people and the places, beginning in Colonial era Aden, where he has lived. The book is a meditative postscript to the twentieth century bringing some perceptive insights. The story reveals a life that swings from the sadness to the times of joy, times of humour and times of thoughtfulness, times of tragedy and times of tenderness. The story faces the dual challenges of a western youth culture in a home in the East. Like wise there is the contrast of an Islamic and Christian culture side by side. However, deep concerns of middle eastern terrorism of the sixties also brings a topical aspect into the learning from the events as we begin the 21st century with strong concerns about the dangers of living with the threat of terrorism. This is the true story of one person's journey in life that brings lessons for so many in their own journey of life.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

From Scotland to East Anglia and internationally in Australia and America all ages are riveted by this story. The unique style of using the journey back to England as a frame to tell the deeper story is proving to be a great enticement to those of East Anglia as their acts of kindness are revealed. Helen Eadie, Member of the Scottish Parliament, writes in the forward "Jon . . . provides insight into a way of life that is beyond most of our experiences" "From barren rocks . . . to living stones" is an incident packed memoir that covers eighteen months in the teenage life of the author in the nineteen sixties. It is seen originally from a young person's perspective; and, as the writer matures and shares his experiences, in turn the reader gains from his reflections on the people and the places, beginning in Colonial era Aden, where he has lived. The book is a meditative postscript to the twentieth century bringing some perceptive insights. The story reveals a life that swings from the sadness to the times of joy, times of humour and times of thoughtfulness, times of tragedy and times of tenderness. The story faces the dual challenges of a western youth culture in a home in the East. Like wise there is the contrast of an Islamic and Christian culture side by side. However, deep concerns of middle eastern terrorism of the sixties also brings a topical aspect into the learning from the events as we begin the 21st century with strong concerns about the dangers of living with the threat of terrorism. This is the true story of one person's journey in life that brings lessons for so many in their own journey of life.

Biographie de l'auteur

Jon Magee can be met on facebook at http://www.facebook.com He is married to Joan, and is the father of 3 daughters and 2 sons, not forgetting 2 wonderful grandaughters. This is the first book that he has published, with a second book also in the process of being prepared, though he comes with a wealth of experience writing smaller items for magazines and local newspapers. Jon was born into a nomadic existence, the son of a serving member of the British Royal Air Force and later to serve with the same air force as an electronic technician working with aircraft radio communications and radio navigational equipment. Much of his writings reflect that broad experience lived through out the world. Currently he is based in Fife, Scotland, as a minister with the Baptist Church. In September 2008 Jon was honoured as an author to be given a reception in the Scottish Parliament. The following links give an indicator of the current impact of the Scottish media:http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/herald http://www.centralfifetimes.com/articles/1/29035 Why not visit his blog at http://open.salon.com The latest news! The international appeal of this first book has resulted in the negotiation of the book being translated into Urdu for the Pakistan market. Other ventures are expected to follow soon.

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Éditeur
AuthorHouse
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1434381498
ISBN 13 
9781434381491
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
172
Coordonnées du fabricant
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