Baby was very sick. She was taken to many doctors. But she only got worse. Her mother got scared and took Her far away to live with relatives. What happened To the baby?

Everybody's Favorite Brother (A real DC story) is a book about family life, faith, inspiration, growing up in the inner city, and black family life. It is a semi autobiography of the author, written about how his favorite brother's life touched his entire family. It is an inspirational book for children and for people of all ages. It is written in the hope to motivate and inspire children to live on the right side of the law. Through some of the authors, and his family, trials and tirbulations he tries to connect to the young reader with realism by showing the consequences of one's actions. It is an awesome and dramatic read for adults as well, because it deals with spirituality, faith, drugs and family life. This is a true story written from the authors memoirs. Everybody's Favorite Brother is about a black family growing up in Washington, DC in the 1960's and beyond. It deals with the pitfalls and success stories of inner city youth. Although it is written about a black family it deals with families of every ethnicity. This story chronicle's the life of two brothers, one living a regular life and the other living in the fast lane. The author was a regular kid with dreams and aspirations to become successful in life. He dreamed of playing football one day, going to college, and playing in the NFL. He was big on education, reading and sports. It was his love for sports that spurred his desire to read and become successful in life. Although he sometimes ventured away from his dreams, he always kept hope alive that he would be successful. He realizes later that his dreams were attainable if he had received more direction from mentors and/or adults. The author's sibling, JT, who is their favorite brother, lived in the fast lane. A young man that could make you laugh and frown in a moments notice. A troubled youth who was raised in a good, stable home but found the bad element of the streets very easily. He did not take to school and books like his younger brother (author); however he used his life as a model to show him that the fast lane led to a dead end. JT lived his life as if there was no tomorrow. He lived his life at twice the speed of people who strive to be successful by following the laws of the land. Although a troubled youth, he was still a good mentor, protector, companion and caring individual. Everybody's Favorite Brother is sort of a modern day Black version of the television mini-series "Rich Man, Poor Man". Which was about two brothers, who grew up in the same home but lived two different ways, one taking to crime and the other becoming successful. Life has its way of showing us things that we never even imagine were real. Through the authors' faith and acceptance of Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, he learns that God is Omniscient (all-knowing), Omnipresent (everywhere) and he truly speaks to us in many ways. Job 33:13-17 Why do you complain to him that he answers none of man's words? For God does speak- now one way, now another- though man may not perceive it. In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls on men as they slumber in their beds, he may speak in their ears and terrify them with warnings, to turn man from wrongdoing and keep him from pride.

Baby was very sick. She was taken to many doctors. But she only got worse. Her mother got scared and took Her far away to live with relatives. What happened To the baby?

At one time in his life, author David K. Hudson was a college student who made the Dean’s List twice. But one January night, he made an errant decision that sent him to prison for life. In this inspirational memoir, Hudson takes youths on a journey to the other side of crime and the criminal justice system—a story which often goes untold in the grandeur of rap music. His story travels through the daily life of incarceration, visitation, and the true rewards of street hustling. He shows what prison life is really about and the heartaches and the sufferings that result when one chooses to sell drugs, to commit crimes, to sell their body, or to take any of the other shortcuts street life offers in the pursuit of fast riches. In Gangsta Rap for the Youth, Hudson discusses the power of choice and the ability to reject crime. He makes a strong argument for regaining personal power and accepting the responsibility to be a productive member of society. This guide to self-empowerment communicates that youth have the ability to take control of their future and make the right choices in life.

At one time in his life, author David K. Hudson was a college student who made the Dean’s List twice. But one January night, he made an errant decision that sent him to prison for life. In this inspirational memoir, Hudson takes youths on a journey to the other side of crime and the criminal justice system—a story which often goes untold in the grandeur of rap music. His story travels through the daily life of incarceration, visitation, and the true rewards of street hustling. He shows what prison life is really about and the heartaches and the sufferings that result when one chooses to sell drugs, to commit crimes, to sell their body, or to take any of the other shortcuts street life offers in the pursuit of fast riches. In Gangsta Rap for the Youth, Hudson discusses the power of choice and the ability to reject crime. He makes a strong argument for regaining personal power and accepting the responsibility to be a productive member of society. This guide to self-empowerment communicates that youth have the ability to take control of their future and make the right choices in life.

At one time in his life, author David K. Hudson was a college student who made the Dean’s List twice. But one January night, he made an errant decision that sent him to prison for life. In this inspirational memoir, Hudson takes youths on a journey to the other side of crime and the criminal justice system—a story which often goes untold in the grandeur of rap music. His story travels through the daily life of incarceration, visitation, and the true rewards of street hustling. He shows what prison life is really about and the heartaches and the sufferings that result when one chooses to sell drugs, to commit crimes, to sell their body, or to take any of the other shortcuts street life offers in the pursuit of fast riches. In Gangsta Rap for the Youth, Hudson discusses the power of choice and the ability to reject crime. He makes a strong argument for regaining personal power and accepting the responsibility to be a productive member of society. This guide to self-empowerment communicates that youth have the ability to take control of their future and make the right choices in life.

In 1904, author Sergie Waisman’s grandparents, Bella Feinberg—an exotic seventeen-year-old Jewish maiden—and Russian officer Sergei Naryshkin met, fell in love, and married, over both their families’ objections. When Sergei was assigned to the Russian military post at the tip of Manchuria, China, they established the roots of both Waisman’s Russian heritage and his birth country, China. Following the Russian Revolution, Sergei and Bella raised their children in Harbin, China, where their grandson was born in 1944. Sergie grew up during the Chinese Civil War and under communism. His father was arrested by Russian occupation forces and banished to Siberia, never to be seen or heard from again. But even without his father around, Sergie discovered his roots. He immigrated with his mother and sister to the newly established state of Israel in 1953, where he would eventually serve in the Elite Paratrooper unit in the Israel Defense Forces. Sergie’s adventures would eventually take him to the United States, where he met a woman—born in the same Manchurian hospital he was—in who would change his life. This autobiography offers not only the tale of one man’s life and rich, varied cultural heritage, but also a unique perspective on historical events of his many lands that he witnessed firsthand.

In 1904, author Sergie Waisman’s grandparents, Bella Feinberg—an exotic seventeen-year-old Jewish maiden—and Russian officer Sergei Naryshkin met, fell in love, and married, over both their families’ objections. When Sergei was assigned to the Russian military post at the tip of Manchuria, China, they established the roots of both Waisman’s Russian heritage and his birth country, China. Following the Russian Revolution, Sergei and Bella raised their children in Harbin, China, where their grandson was born in 1944. Sergie grew up during the Chinese Civil War and under communism. His father was arrested by Russian occupation forces and banished to Siberia, never to be seen or heard from again. But even without his father around, Sergie discovered his roots. He immigrated with his mother and sister to the newly established state of Israel in 1953, where he would eventually serve in the Elite Paratrooper unit in the Israel Defense Forces. Sergie’s adventures would eventually take him to the United States, where he met a woman—born in the same Manchurian hospital he was—in who would change his life. This autobiography offers not only the tale of one man’s life and rich, varied cultural heritage, but also a unique perspective on historical events of his many lands that he witnessed firsthand.

In 1904, author Sergie Waisman’s grandparents, Bella Feinberg—an exotic seventeen-year-old Jewish maiden—and Russian officer Sergei Naryshkin met, fell in love, and married, over both their families’ objections. When Sergei was assigned to the Russian military post at the tip of Manchuria, China, they established the roots of both Waisman’s Russian heritage and his birth country, China. Following the Russian Revolution, Sergei and Bella raised their children in Harbin, China, where their grandson was born in 1944. Sergie grew up during the Chinese Civil War and under communism. His father was arrested by Russian occupation forces and banished to Siberia, never to be seen or heard from again. But even without his father around, Sergie discovered his roots. He immigrated with his mother and sister to the newly established state of Israel in 1953, where he would eventually serve in the Elite Paratrooper unit in the Israel Defense Forces. Sergie’s adventures would eventually take him to the United States, where he met a woman—born in the same Manchurian hospital he was—in who would change his life. This autobiography offers not only the tale of one man’s life and rich, varied cultural heritage, but also a unique perspective on historical events of his many lands that he witnessed firsthand.

A collection of commentary and opinion, by a Korean/Cold War era veteran, originally produced as a series of e-columns for a veterans’ group on the internet. It covers the past eight years, from 9/11/01, through President Obama’s election, and the end of 2008. The subject matter ranges widely, touching on current events related to politics, economics, social issues, pop-culture, the Afghan and Iraq conflicts, the war on terror, and much more, along with a few of the author’s original cartoons and illustrations, inserted here and there, as visual punch lines.

Written in a conversational style and tone, with a tongue-in-cheek and slyly satirical perspective, it’s sometimes insightful, often provocative, while providing food for thought about many of these events and issues. Its contents are structured for easy browsing whenever the need for a quick bit of maverick outlook might arise.

The Onehunga Boys Home, an orphanage on Mt Smart Road Auckland during the 1940’s and ‘50’s New Zealand, was home to thirty boys of various ages and backgrounds. The Orphanage became the Home of Kevin at four and a half, his brother at eight and his mother, recently deserted by his father, appointed as Assistant-Matron.

‘One Tree Hill’, is a collection of short stories set during Kevin’s years, five to thirteen. The boys and events are as remembered but sometimes when recall is hazy, Kevin resorts to creative invention. A central focus is One Tree Hill, because much time was spent playing on it’s slopes.

Loyalty, security, commaraderie, empathy, friendship, and identity are themes throughout the stories. Character development, mainly concerning five friends, serves up sufficient substance enabling readers to develop an appreciation of all the Home boys.

From the first story to the last, Kevin and friends are involved in escapades, part of their daily routine. Mostly, Kevin the child speaks, employing conversation, humour and life commentary. Older Kevin enters occasionally with different viewpoints. Constant banter among the five is the glue binding the Home kids together. One Tree Hill is a memoir based on Kevin's recollection of events in that place and time. Each story is a woven basket of fact and fiction but which is which at any time in the story doesn't affect the reader being drawn into the experiences of the boys.

Ahhh...sex, drugs, acne, & all that good stuff… Are you worried that you’re one of the few that didn’t lose your virginity? Are you pressured to smoke weed or to get “stoned?” Hate that you might have to give up your diet of cold pizza and chocolate to keep a blemish-free and smooth face? Yep, our teenage years…one big crapstorm after another. Although we may suffer through some hard times, we can get through this with good advice, confidence, and grace. We, the students of Union High School, feel your pain, because most of us probably went through the struggles that you are experiencing as of now. Remember, these years can still be some of the best years of your lives. We wish that what you will read will not only enlighten you but also entertain you (just read the chapter on sex). Our teenage years are like a roller coaster ride; sometimes, we are on the top, and sometimes, we are at the bottom. …isn’t life just great

Written through the eyes of an American boy who joins his father as he is transferred to Bentwaters and Woodbridge RAF Base near Felexstow, England. Laugh at his misadventures as Mike tries to ruin his father’s Air Force career and recapture the ‘Good Old Days’ of the 1950s. Retired Air Force, VFW and even young cadets will learn about the secret life on the American owned RAF base in England and what the living conditions were really like in the 1950s.

“ Devil with a Halo” is a story of the incredible journey of a young impoverished and streetwise boy, growing up in Washington, D.C. during the Civil Rights Era. As you follow his journey from retrospect, you will sometimes laugh until you cry; and other times cry until you laugh, as you experience the many adventures and misadventures of my character “Peter.” You will see how he struggled to find balance between the ways of his alcoholic and abusive father, and those of his devout Christian mother.

The story describes the damage [and recovery] Peter experienced as result of his abusive, and later, absent father; and how the will of his mother always kept him from falling off the edges of life that he insisted on straddling . While on his journey, Peter rarely acknowledged barriers to his own experiences, or denied himself the satisfaction of his curiosities about life. His antics and his Ebonics filled conversations during his earlier years should amuse you; and you will be thrilled to see how he was able to pick himself up by the so called “Bootstraps” to grow and start developing beyond his artificial boundaries.

The intent is to tell an amusing story about the hardships experienced by a young boy - in a way that will expand discussions of the plight of children and youth when fathers are absent, ineffective, or abusive. "Devil with a Halo" shows young people [with various risk factors] that improving their attitudes can supplement their aptitudes; and how to overcome barriers inherent in their own lives, by making choices and decisions conducive to more acceptable outcomes they can live with, and be proud of.

The book concludes with a substantive review of underlying messages inherent in the story, and a strong call to help save our children and youth.

The Onehunga Boys Home, an orphanage on Mt Smart Road Auckland during the 1940’s and ‘50’s New Zealand, was home to thirty boys of various ages and backgrounds. The Orphanage became the Home of Kevin at four and a half, his brother at eight and his mother, recently deserted by his father, appointed as Assistant-Matron.

‘One Tree Hill’, is a collection of short stories set during Kevin’s years, five to thirteen. The boys and events are as remembered but sometimes when recall is hazy, Kevin resorts to creative invention. A central focus is One Tree Hill, because much time was spent playing on it’s slopes.

Loyalty, security, commaraderie, empathy, friendship, and identity are themes throughout the stories. Character development, mainly concerning five friends, serves up sufficient substance enabling readers to develop an appreciation of all the Home boys.

From the first story to the last, Kevin and friends are involved in escapades, part of their daily routine. Mostly, Kevin the child speaks, employing conversation, humour and life commentary. Older Kevin enters occasionally with different viewpoints. Constant banter among the five is the glue binding the Home kids together. One Tree Hill is a memoir based on Kevin's recollection of events in that place and time. Each story is a woven basket of fact and fiction but which is which at any time in the story doesn't affect the reader being drawn into the experiences of the boys.