Triumph Reviews

I can not directly relate to this story. However, if you would like to read something inspirational with great meaning, this is a must read! You can feel all of Suzans' and Joannes' emotions; it is just so beautifully written! When things get tough, don't give up, there is always something waiting for you around the corner. In this case it was Joanne, Suzans first-born daughter. Absolutley amazing true-life story!

This book touched me in many ways. I read it twice in the first week. This is one of those stories that you will have you thinking "I could never make it through such a difficult time" but you will see that Susan made it through an unbearable time not once, but twice...losing two daughters, on two separate occasions, and yet she emerges with a determination to find her relinquished daughter and deal with the roller-coaster ride of reuniting. I highly recommend this for anyone who has heart...but make sure you order a box of Kleenex along with it!

This book is incredible, and (pardon the expression) is written from the gut. The author battled obesity her entire life, and she writes authentically about how food and her weight ruled everything. I especially loved all the details of her "self-abuse" - like how she, as a 200+ lb. woman wore high heels even though they were severely painful, and how when she felt "overwhelmed" (which was quite often) she would hole up in her apartment with incredible amounts of food. She was truly courageous to reveal all this; especially her roller coaster feelings (and overeating) when she fell in love with a man. Then, she decides to change her life, and joins OverEaters Anonymous. Once again, she leaves no emotion out - how she felt "fearful" weighing her food in public, and her anxiety as she did the 12-step work. I would just love a sequel: how is her life today? I think this is the best book I have read on compulsive overeating and recovery.

Most books on eating disorders center around either anorexia or bulimia but tend to discount one of the most prevalent eating disorders which is compulsive eating or food addiciton. This book is not only honest but written by someone who is a professional writer by career so not only is it biographical but it is also an excellent piece of writing. I was very moved and influenced by the author's willingness to offer so much candid detail without regard to embarrassment. In return I felt like I had been given a true gift in this book.

I FOUND THIS BOOK TO GIVE HOPE NOT ONLY TO THE CHALLENGED PERSON THEMSELF BUT MOST ESPECIALLY TO THE CAREGIVER OF THAT PERSON. MY HUSBAND IS NEW TO THIS AND THIS BOOK HAS HELPED HIM SEE THAT WE ARE NOT ALL WHINERS BUT REALLY HAVE A GOOD OUTLOOK ON LIFE IN GENERAL. THE STORIES THAT SHAENA HAS CHOSEN ARE REALLY INSPIRATIONAL BUT THE AUTHOR HERSELF IS THE MOST MATURE UPBEAT YOUNG LADY THAT YOU COULD MEET. I HOPE TO SEE MORE OF THIS AUTHOR

Shaena Engle has assembled a remarkable group of inspirational stories. Her book, "Silver Linings" chronicles the accomplishments of seventeen individuals that reached beyond their physical limitations and personal tragedies to touch the lives of others in a positive manner.

Each unique story shares a common theme of individuals triumphing over the hand that life dealt them to achieve life-affirming goals. Perhaps the most inspirational story is that of editor Engle herself, detailed in the book's introduction. Diagnosed at the young age of sixteen with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), she oftentimes felt isolated, lonely and confused. She yearned for guidance from others facing life with a chronic illness. On her long, arduous road to recovery, she motivated herself by setting meaningful goals - goals that inspired her to fight the illness and survive. Her goal for this book is to encourage readers facing similar predicaments.

I recommend this book to anybody, physical limitations notwithstanding, that has ever been told, "You can't do that" but chose not listen to the admonishment. This is an excellent read for the person that is determined to reach for the stars, and when clouds get in the way find their own silver lining.

This book is a relatively short book and easy to read in terms of the prose. It is very difficult to read in terms of trying to comprehend the cruelty and misery of that place and time. The author, Richard Chardkoff, is a history professor at the university in Louisiana where the subject, Sol Rosenberg, now lives with his children and grandchildren. Dr. Chardkoff was funded with a grant to travel to Poland and Germany to document the events and Sol's movements during this time.
Salik Rosenberg was born a Jew in Germany in the late 1920's and moved with his family to Poland before the Nazi invasion. The story evolves around Sol's life during the rise of the Nazi's through to his rescue by the American troops at Dachau. What you see in this horrific odyssey are the captors and guards who embody the worst evils of humans, contrasted with a person like Sol, who seldom questioned his ability to go on and had just an incredible will for survival. Dr. Chardkoff adeptly adds historical facts surrounding the locations and timeframes of Sol's journey.
This book can be read by anyone easily and is definitely recommended for students of the holocaust. Due to the graphic nature of the conditions of the prisoners, I would not recommend this book to children. I highly recommend this book to anyone who thinks they had a difficult childhood.

This book brought the Holocaust to life in great detail. It truly was educational and gives you a great deal of admiration for Sol Rosenberg. We have prisons filled with people who say they had a bad childhood so that justifies their crimes. They should make this book available to people in prison and then tell them to stop their whining. Dr. Chardkoff did an excellent job!

I have read the book and think it is excellent. Iam a 25 year old male and I have visited the House of Prayer in Achill Co.Mayo,the ''HOUSE OF TRUTH" set up by Christina. A year ago I wouldn't have taken any heed of Our Lady's messages but having been to the "HOUSE OF PRAYER" my whole life has changed! Christina is a sincere,genuine,loving,warm and saintly woman who has only been trying to do what Our Lady has asked her to do. I think it is terrible that this wonderful person has received so much rejection from the Irish people. I have met with Christina on a number of occasions. She speaks the TRUTH and people have just got to listen to her messages from heaven before it is too late! Iwas down in the House of Prayer last weekend (12th of November) and Christina's message was very strong! Her most recent message from Our Lady tells us that this millenium or year of the millenium will see the world and Ireland brought to it's knees! Christina warns us of two countries in the world joining forces and spreading their errors throughout the entire world. When this happens so much suffering will come about. Christina pleaded with us last Saturday not to wait for the millenium to change our lives. She strongly says CHANGE YOUR LIVES NOW! ,while there is still time. We were asked to spread this very important message. So, whoever reads my review please take heed of this very serious message and tell as many people as you possibly can. If people are able to get to the "House of Prayer" in Achill Sound Co. Mayo please go as if you are in a state of grace you will receive the seal of the BLOOD OF JESUS,a very special seal for the times we are living in,which is of course the apocalypse. Please spread the message and God bless you!

tom petrisko has a unique way of telling what he has heard, the stories of the visionaries,the apparitions of the people, he captures the heart of what is going on in these messages!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is a remarkably moving book with heartfelt revelations from families who have truly"been there". Anyone who has struggled with the issues of disability in their life will feel seen by this reading. Anyone who is friends of families with these challenges would be well advised to read this book and gain a deeper understanding of "how they do it" and the trials and triumphs within.

This review appeared previously in Christian Library Journal (March 1997).

Tom Sullivan is well-known as a special correspondent for ABC's Good Morning America, a sometimes actor, and the author of his autobiography, If You Could See What I Hear. He is also blind.

Fascinated with his mother's account of the chalenges of raising a special-needs kid, Sullivan interviewed 200 parents and selected six remarkable families of children with disabilities. Special Parent, Special Child shares the stories of how these parents overcame their personal tragedies and became nurturers of and advocates for their children. The families dealt with diverse circumstances: cerebral palsy, blindness, leukemia, deafness, attention deficit disorder, and Downs syndrome. The insights the parents offer about dealing with educational bureaucracies and medical personnel are valuable to anyone who loves a differently abled or seriously ill child.

Sullivan records several guideposts along each family's journey: their reactions to the initial dignosis (and the professionslas who made them); phases of denial and grief; impact on the family unit; how the parents learned to "work the system," becoming their child's advocate; dealing with the loss of personal identity; socialization; relationships with professionals; and sources of strength and hope. The parents candidly open their hearts, sometimes confessing attitudes of which they are not proud, but which other parents in the same situation would acknowledge as real. But best of all, in sharing their stories, they serve as role models for parents facing the same challenges. They demonstrate how to persevere for the sake of the child, how to search out better alternatives when what's offered isn't satisfactory.

Sullivan's style reads like a transcript of a television interview. It's sparked with banter between him and his subjects, and it's occasionally circuitous and redundant.

Andrea R. Huelsenbeck, freelance writer

This is a terrific book, especially for parents who want to show their sports-mad kids a real role model. The photos are wonderful, and the text describes the whole man, not just the football player. And he was as good a man as he was player, and there wasn't ever a better player.

Give this to a football-loving kid for Christmas, and try not to cry when you read it yourself.

"Sweetness: The Courage and Heart of Walter Payton" is a wonderful collection of quotes, stats, stories, and pictures illustrating the complete Payton. He was indeed one of the greatest running-backs of all time. What this book gives, that many don't, is a review of Walter's off-field perfomances. He was kind, caring, and loving to all. This book clearly shows that Walter was in all aspects.....a hero. This title is a must for all those who miss the headbands, the dives over the goal lines, the amazing runs, the jumping high fives, and a great man----SWEETNESS!

This book is my favorite Yu-gi-oh thing that I own. Even if it's unofficial I still love it.
This book has stuff about:
the characters
The comics
The unseen episodes{ the REAL first season}
The upcoming episodes
The card game
And don't forget agobut the 3-d section
This is probely one of the best things you could get information from about Yu-gi-oh {besides the internet.

I saw this book at the store. It looked really detailed so I bought it.

It has bios from the manga & anime. It has reviews of cartoons that were never shown in the U.S.

And there's a ton of cool stuff about the CCG. There's a lot of Top 10 Lists & Killer Decks. About 80 pages of this book deal with the Card Game.

There's also stuff on the Video Games. I'm not a big fan of 3D, but the book does have eight 3D images & 3D glasses inside.

All in all, if you are into the YuGiOh anime, manga, or Card Game. This book is a must have. It's a great resource! I learned a lot about the history of YuGiOh that we might not ever see in the U.S.

Just what is the Millennium and is it an acceptable part of Roman Catholic teaching? What follows is a brief summary of Fr. Joseph Iannuzzi's landmark book. The book clears up two points that are very relevant to the current dialog among Christians regarding the end times - Jesus does not come in the flesh to usher in the Millennium, nor does the Rapture begin the Millennium.

Fr. Iannuzzi asks the question: "Did the Apostolic Fathers ever mention an 'era of peace' or an intermediary reign of Christ on earth?" (p. 10). He shows unequivocally that the answer is yes. The first half of the book is a rather difficult, slow read, since Fr. has to prove that the Fathers of the Church did in fact leave a legacy of writings that gives a specifically Catholic understanding of the Millennium.

He shows that the proper concept of the Millennium is consistent with Catholic teaching, and can be traced back to the earliest Church Fathers. This view is derived solely from Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium. No visionaries or private revelations are cited (making this book unique in Catholic circles among books that discuss the end times).

To summarize very briefly, there will be two tribulations, two triumphs, two remnants and two kingdoms. One set of these events occurs at the beginning of the Millennium, and the other at its end.

Fr. Iannuzzi makes no predictions as to actual dates and times.

However, in salvation history, four thousand years preceded Christ, and two thousand years have followed upon his birth. The next thousand years would be the seventh thousand, or the seventh day, the Sabbath day rest. Hence this period may very well be the millennial period. After the end of the seventh day, comes the eighth or eternal day of God's everlasting kingdom. However, we do not know for sure if the thousand years is to be taken literally, nor for sure when it will begin.

In scripture, the Day of the Lord refers to the whole seventh day, or the whole thousand-year period. The Millennium is the period of peace which marks the peak of this Day. The defeat of Antichrist will herald the beginning of the Millennium, or thousand year spiritual reign of Christ. The binding of Satan for a thousand years is also at the beginning of the Millennium.

The reign of Jesus during the Millennium will be a Eucharistic reign.

Jesus will not come in the flesh to begin the Millennium, but will come in spirit and power. To say that Jesus will come in the flesh for the thousand years is the heresy of Millenarianism. To say that He will come in the flesh for a thousand years and establish a 'sensual' kingdom of carnal banquets is the heresy of Chiliasm.

The end of the Millennium is marked by the final defeat of Satan (Gog, Magog period). The Rapture or gathering up with Christ refers to the final judgement, and will be at the end of the millennial period, not at its beginning.

The end of the seventh day is the end of time, and the beginning of eternity, or the eighth day of eternal rest, the eternal kingdom of God.

Thus there are then two separate tribulations, one at the beginning of the day (Antichrist), and one at the end of the day (Satan), the 'great' tribulation. There are two remnants, the Christian survivors of each of the two tribulations. There are two triumphs - the first triumph heralds the Temporal Kingdom and the second triumph heralds the Eternal Kingdom.

The book goes into detail about the characteristics of these two Kingdoms, the information coming from the same sources he uses throughout: Scripture, Church Fathers and Doctors, and the Magisterium.

I bought this book because I was concerned about what is happening in Uganda with the "Ten Commandments" sect and I wanted to know what's behind this "end of the world" prophesy.

This book is a significant work that clearly demostrates why the world will not end in the year 2000. Iannuzzi documents critical Christian bible prophecy errors which demonstrates why popular prophecy commentators have been consistenly wrong with their proclamations concerning the imminent end of the world.

The author makes clear two critical errors -- the missing links -- which causes these well-meaning Christians to hold their mistaken position. Written in scholary fashion, the text lifts any confusion about what God has in store for His people during the millennium.

This book presently sits, front row center -- on my Christian library shelf. Brilliant!