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DAUGHTER OF CHINA
by Hope Flinchbaugh ~ Daughter of China is a penetrating look into the world of the persecuted church. This novel based on real life experiences of Christians in China, is the compelling story of a young girl who risked education, a career, and love to stand firm in her Christian beliefs in the face of possible death. It’s not a comfortable read, but you won’t want to put it down {for ages 16 and up}. (Same book that is featured on the front page of the "resources").
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DON'T PIG OUT ON JUNK FOOD
Don't Pig Out on Junk Food - an MK's Guide to Survival in the US ~~ This helpful and practical book by Alma Daugherty Gordon, a missionary kid (MK) herself, examines the adjustments that need to be made by those who are in transition between cultures. It begins with family preparation before departure and includes advice about education, money, work, social adjustments, and personal issues. Ms. Gordon surveyed MKs of all ages, and each chapter includes the responses they made to the topic under discussion. Questions are given for parents to reflect upon in order to relate the information to their own situation as well as work sheets for each member of the family to prepare for family discussions on issues. There is also a valuable list of resources available, complete with phone and FAX numbers and addresses.
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FOLLOWING JESUS WITHOUT DISHONORING YOUR PARENTS
by an Asian American Team ~ This book represents perspectives that range from a third-generation Japanese American seeking to understand his parents' experience in the internment camps during World War II, to the immigrant experience of a Korean man, to a Chinese American woman's struggle to communicate with her parents. They offer support and encouragement, and their ideas for living out their Christianity show us the way to wholeness. Use this guide for help in dealing with our parents' ways of loving us, vocations that show respect for our parents and allow us to serve God, the "model minority" myth, marriage, singleness, spirituality and church experiences, racial reconciliation, and unique gifts Asians bring to Western culture.
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HEROES OF HISTORY SERIES *ADAMS, JOHN *INDEPENDENCE FOREVER
by Janet & Geoff Benge ~ As John Adams was growing up in Massachusetts, he never imagined the vital role he would one day play in transforming the colonies into an independent American nation. He became an influential member of the Continental Congress and a passionate advocate for freedom. He was a foreign diplomat, the first vice president, and the second president. He firmly held to his integrity and left an uncompromising legacy: Independence forever!
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HEROES OF HISTORY SERIES *BARTON, CLARA *COURAGE UNDER FIRE
by Janet & Geoff Benge ~ Clara Barton was known during the Civil War as the "Angel of the Battlefield". She risked everything to save countless lives on the frontlines of battle. She was a timid child, but she was as bold as a lion when it came to helping others, whether wayward schoolboys, natural-disaster victims, or dying soldiers. Clara fought for U.S. approval of the Geneva treaty for the care of war wounded, organized the American Red Cross, and dedicated her life to its service. She is remembered for her courage and compassion for thousands of people around the globe.
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HEROES OF HISTORY SERIES *BOONE, DANIEL *FRONTIERSMAN
by Janet & Geoff Benge ~ Daniel Boone led a band of brave settlers into the Kentucky wilderness in search of open spaces and land to call his own. His courage, skills at hunting, and outdoor survival skills helped his companions stay alive in the dangers of the unknown land as they encountered threats from soldiers, Indians, and even other settlers. His lifelong quest for adventure made him a spirited leader, and his heroic accomplishments on the frontier made him an American legend for all time.
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HEROES OF HISTORY SERIES *CARVER, GEORGE W. *FROM SLAVE TO SCIENTIST
by Janet & Geoff Benge ~ Once a kidnapped slave baby, George Washington Carver found freedom in learning everything he could about the world around him. Overcoming poverty and racism, George became a brilliant scientist and a gifted professor. He dedicated his expertise to helping black farmers escape poverty. His scientific creativity knew no limits. He experimented with peanuts and other plants. His ideas helped rescue the failing Southern economy. He is remembered for his far-reaching and diverse achievements and his talent for helping others.
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HEROES OF HISTORY SERIES *COLUMBUS, CHRISTOPHER *ACROSS THE OCEAN SEA
by Janet & Geoff Benge ~ Christopher Columbus won the support of the king and queen of Spain and sailed west from Europe with three ships, confident that he would reach the Indies by this new route and find the renowned civilization of the great khan. His determination led him to make four risky expeditions in which he explored the Caribbean and landed on South America. He died without knowing that he had reached the New World. He never realized the magnitude of his discoveries, but we know that his discoveries became major turning points in world history.
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HEROES OF HISTORY SERIES *FRANKLIN, BENJAMIN *LIVE WIRE
by Janet & Geoff Benge ~ Benjamin Franklin's life never lacked excitement and intrigue. He was a printer, writer, scientist, inventor, and American statesman. He continually sought to improve himself and the world in which he lived. He was the only man to sign all five of the most important documents upon which the United States was built. He served the colonies and the young nation in England and France where he was greatly admired and regarded as a genius. Today, we are still influenced by his wisdom and influence in literature, science, politics, and society.
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HEROES OF HISTORY SERIES *LEWIS, MERIWETHER *OFF THE EDGE OF THE MAP
by Janet & Geoff Benge ~ Meriwether Lewis and William Clark had a mission: to find a land route to the Pacific Ocean while learning as much as possible about the thousands of miles of unexplored territory they struggled through. President Jefferson commissioned them to lead this daring expedition so remarkable that it would become one of the most famous explorations in history.
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HEROES OF HISTORY SERIES *LINCOLN, ABRAHAM *A NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM
by Janet & Geoff Benge ~ Abraham Lincoln grew up in a log cabin on the frontier and had hardly any formal schooling, but when slavery threatened to destory the U. S., this self-taught lawyer with a sharp mind and a passion for justice found himself at the center of the greatest debate the nation had ever faced. Lincoln led Americans through the bloody turmoil of the Civil War with an unswerving commitment to rebuilding a strong and united country. Tragically, he was killed by an assassin, and the U.S. mourned as it had never mourned before.
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HEROES OF HISTORY SERIES *MACARTHUR, DOUGLAS *WHAT GREATER HONOR
by Janet & Geoff Benge ~ Douglas MacArthur masterminded strategy and fighting on the front lines to secure Allied victory in World War I and World War II. He guided war-torn nations to recovery in peacetime and faced every challenge with unwavering courage and resolve. This five-star general began his honored army career by leading his fellow cadets at West Point and ultimately commanded all U.S. forces in Asia. He is remembered especiallly for directing the fight against Japanse expansion during WWII and later governing the defeated Japanese people with grace and wisdom, thereby winning the respect of millions, both allies and enemies.
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