Mary Ball Washington was an unlikely candidate to be the mother of history's most famous revolutionary. In fact, George Washington's first fight for independence was from his controlling, singular mother.
Stubborn, aristocratic Mary Ball Washington was entrenched in the Old World ways of her ancestors, dismissing the American experiment even as her son led the successful rebellion against the crown. During his youth, ambitious George dove into the hard-scrabble work of a surveyor and rose through the ranks of the fledgling colonial army, even as his overprotective mother tried to discourage these efforts.
Mary's influence on George was twofold. Though she raised her eldest son to become one of the world's greatest leaders, Mary also tried many times to hold him back. While she passed down her strength and individuality to George, she also sought to protect him from the risks he needed to take to become a daring general and president. But it was this resistance itself which fanned the spark of George's independence into a flame. The constant tug of war between the two throughout the early years helped define George's character.
In Mary Ball Washington, New York Times bestselling author Craig Shirley uncovers startling details about the inner workings of the Washington family. He vividly brings to life a resilient widow who singlehandedly raised six children and ran a large farm at a time when most women's duties were relegated to household matters. Throughout, Shirley compares and contrasts mother and son, illuminating the qualities they shared and the differences that divided them.
A significant contribution to American history, Mary Ball Washington is the definitive take on the relationship between George and Mary Washington, offering fresh insight into this extraordinary figure who would shape our nation--and the woman who shaped him.
--Monica Crowley, New York Times bestselling author and columnist for the Washington Times
Автор: Muscutt Robert James Название: The Life, Trial and Hanging of Mary Ball ISBN: 0956870813 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780956870810 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3447.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: Is someone you care about gambling your life away?
You don't have to be a gambler yourself to suffer from the often disastrous effects of excessive gambling. Behind the 8-Ball is the must-have guide to reclaiming your financial, legal, and emotional freedom.
Spouses, parents, siblings, children, friends, and coworkers of the gambler will learn how to:
Understand why some people lose control of their gambling Recognize the compulsive gambler and realistically assess the financial and emotional damage he or she is causing you and others Accept that you can't control someone else's gambling Encourage the gambler to seek help Recover from being involved with a gambler
For anyone who is or has ever been involved with someone who gambles too much, this supportive, informative volume delivers all the tools and motivation you need to rebuild your life.
"This book is essential for gamblers, families, friends, and professionals who need to know more about the personalities of gamblers ... It is a precise, updated, and accurate look at how gambling affects families."
- Timothy W. Fong, MD, co-director, UCLA Gambling Studies Program
"This book remains as important today as ever and has remained the standard reference for family members of gamblers."
- Keith Whyte, executive director, National Council on Problem Gambling
Isiah and Marco share their love of baseball. Who's going to hit the ball farther? Who's going to hit the ball higher? Whose ball will hit the barn? Cousins like to tease and play when Grandpa is pitching.
By sharing his story, we celebrate Isiah's many strengths and abilities. Isiah was born with Spina Bifida and he wears leg braces.
/span>>"Great book about inclusion and two individuals that love baseball as much as they love each other. Isiah's family finds ways to include Isiah and for the boys to compete on an even level as well as share their love of baseball. The pictures are absolutely beautiful."
-Verified Amazon Purchaser
Автор: Ball Mary L. Название: Redemption in Big Fork Lake ISBN: 1503267962 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781503267961 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2067.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
ООО "Логосфера " Тел:+7(495) 980-12-10 www.logobook.ru
