The 192-page hardcover autobiography of Rev. Frank Coco, SJ (1920-2006), a Jesuit priest who served for more than 50 years in south Louisiana as a retreat director, high school teacher and jazz musician. Using his clarinet, he performed extensively in New Orleans nightclubs, sitting in with some of the best-known jazz musicians of his time, including Ronnie Kole, Al Hirt and Pete Fountain.
Dying In God’s Hands is a book about dying and death, and about what we learn from the terminally ill. It is intended to provide fresh insights into the hearts and minds of the dying – and to provide solace and comfort to people who are dealing with the loss of a loved one, whether in the immediate future or in the recent past.
Everyone at one time or another feels fear, guilt, worry and shame. But when these emotions get out of control they can enslave a person, literally taking over his or her life. In this hardcover book, the author suggests that the way out of this bondage is prayer, meditation and faith in God and His promise of salvation.
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Synopsis: All of us seek success and happiness in life, but for many of us there are some very real obstacles, or hurdles, that we must get over in order to reach our goals. Four of the most common hurdles are: “I can’t / You can’t,” past failures or fear of failure, handicaps, and self-knowledge. Overcoming these hurdles begins with a positive mental attitude and a firm commitment to improving one’s lot in life. This inspiring book by former LSU basketball Coach Dale Brown – one of the top motivational speakers in America – is brought to life by intriguing stories of people who overcame life’s hurdles, including athletes, entertainers, writers, and everyday people. (Introduction by former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal.)
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Synopsis: A 176-page hardcover book that captures the spirit of one of the truly holy places in North America. It is a town of mystery, with well-established ties to the supernatural, including the famous Miracle of Grand Coteau. Brought to life by dozens of exceptional color photographs, the book focuses on the town’s major religious institutions: The Academy of the Sacred Heart, Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House and St. Charles College/Jesuit Spirituality Center. The book explores not only the history of these three institutions but also the substance of their teachings.
A 138-page softcover book whose first edition inspired the movie and the Tony Award-winning play by the same name. This fascinating story, which has touched the hearts of readers throughout the world for over a century, is now complete with the publication of this, the Third Edition.
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Synopsis: The story of the U.S. Army helicopter pilot who risked his life to rescue South Vietnamese civilians and to put a stop to the My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War in 1968. An inspiring story about the courage to do the right thing under extremely difficult circumstances, regardless of the consequences.
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Synopsis: Waiting for Eli: A Father’s Journey from Fear to Faith is a book about a Lafayette, La., couple and their infant son Eli who was born with a dreaded birth defect called spina bifida. It is an inspiring story of faith, hope and the power of prayer.
