Barbara Lewis Libri

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Even elementary school children can build positive character traits like caring, citizenship, cooperation, courage, fairness, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The true stories, inspiring quotations, thought-provoking dilemmas, and activities in this book help kids grow into capable, moral teens and adults. Previously titled Being Your Best , this award-winning book has a fresh new cover and updated resources.

When the world's most powerful oil minister is found shot dead in the middle of a French vineyard, a London oil trader is first on the scene, swiftly followed by the charming daughter of a viticulteur from Cognac's finest growing region and a police officer whose task, at first urgent and career-defining, comes to seem "as as futile as trying to investigate the killing of ants squashed beneath his heel." A year in Paradise is doubly genre-busting, taking a swipe at romantic happy endings and neatly soluble crimes. Its satisfactions include the discoveries on the way and reflections on the poignancy of France's rural traditions as they struggle to resist an assault from global pressures and a heartless cynic.

Focusing on personal growth and resilience, the author shares her journey of overcoming challenges like divorce and depression, emphasizing that everyone is unique and powerful. With a background in nursing education and naturopathy, she aims to inspire others through her life lessons and the importance of self-improvement. The book offers practical exercises, scriptural insights, and reflections to help readers navigate their struggles and cultivate peace, highlighting the transformative power of prayer and a positive mindset in daily life.

The collection of stories and poems reflects the author's profound journey of self-discovery over four decades, shaped by the loss of her mother at a young age and her experiences in a Midwest boarding school. Through humor and humility, she shares her struggles with identity and belonging while navigating challenging times. Ultimately, her narrative culminates in California, where she flourishes as a devoted mother, esteemed magazine editor, and award-winning author, embodying resilience despite adversity.