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Abstracts written by Dr. Daisy J. Serrano, UCM member and Library volunteer
The Angels of Morgan Hill
By Donna VanLiere
This book begins in Morgan Hills, Tennessee in 1947. During the burial of her alcoholic
father, Jane Gable and younger brother John, saw her first black family (Willie, wife Addy and young children Milo and Rose). Their
mother Fran befriends Addy in spite of the contempt of her neighbours. Tragedy strikes Addy's family, resulting in Fran making a deathbed
promise to adopt Milo. Jane pushes the town to action when she refuses to attend school because Milo is barred from enrolling in the
all-white school. Milo has to make a choice: to live with his own kind or live with a white family. Read on and find out howMilo changed the lives of the residents of Morgan Hill. Highly recommended.
New York: St. Martin's Press. c. 2006. 238 p. ISBN-10:
0-312-33452-4.
Counseling Friends: A Training Guide for People Who Care
By Genesis De Jesus-Del Barrio.
This book is for you who is an informal
counsellor. That is, friends approach you and ask for suggestions and even opinions before seeking counsel from ministers, church
leaders and even church counsellors. This book is a how -to material on basic counselling skills. Each of the 12 lessons has
four major parts: getting started, let's learn together, act out and helpful tips. There is a Facilitator's Guide at the end of each
lesson or chapter.
Makati City, Philippines: Church Strengthening Ministry. c2008. 112 p. ISBN: 978-971-002-143-7.
The Chicken Soup for the Golfer's Soul: 101 Stories of Insight, Inspiration and Laughter on the Links
By Jack Canfield, Mark
Victor Hansen, Jeff Aubery, Mark Donnelly and Chrissy Donnelly.
This inspirational book written by golfers, pros and caddies
contains 101 short essays and catchy quotes that capture the essence of the game. It captures the human triumphs, trials and tribulations
on the fairway. You don't need to be a golfer to enjoy this well written book. The stories on overcoming obstacles and sportsmanship
remind you of lessons for life both on and off the fairway. Highly recommended.
Deerfield Beach, Florida: Health Communications,
Inc. c1999. 403 p. ISBN: 4-658-71-5587.
Divine Justice
By David Baldacci
John Carr alias Oliver Stone, former CIA assassin, has killed Carter Gray, head of theCIA and Roger Simpson, a US Senator. He rescues Danny Riker on the train and they both flee to Danny's small coal-mining hometown
of Divine, Virginia to hide him from the CIA. Simultaneously, Stone is tracked down by arch enemy Joe Knox who ends up befriending him rather than killing him. Stone finds himself immersed in another mystery in the mining town. It turns out that Divine is
full of intrigue, murder and drug runners with most of the coal miners as methadone addicts. This thriller is difficult to put down.
It becomes interesting because Stone is often threatened by his own people than by the bad guys. Recommended to all lovers of
mystery.
New York: Grand Central Publishing. c2008. 492 p. ISBN: 978-0-446-55164-9.
E-Mail From God for Women
By Claire Cloninger
This book of devotional messages is written in the form of an email from God to
a teenager who needs guidance and assurance in facing life's challenges. Each message is written in computer screen style on every
page for teens who do not have a very long attention span for wordy messages. Each email ends differently in a very creative and personal
manner.
The emails include topics relevant to teens such as peer pressure, forgiving, popularity, sports and family.
Recommended.
Manila, Philippines: Lighthouse Inspirational Books. c2001. 253 p. ISBN: 971-834-076-9.