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At Thirteen Years Old, Stephen Mills is chosen for special attention by the director of his Jewish summer camp, a charismatic social worker intent on becoming his friend. Stephen, whose father died when he was four, places his trust in this authority figure, who first grooms and then molests him for two years. Stephen tells no one, but the aftershocks rip through his adult life, as intense as his denial. Even worse, he discovers that his abuser is moving from camp to camp and state to state, molesting other boys. Only physical and mental collapse bring Stephen to confront the truth of his boyhood and begin the painful process of recovery-as well as a crusade to stop a serial predator, find justice, and hold to account those who failed the children in their care. The trauma of sexual abuse is shared by one out of every six men, yet very few have broken their silence. Chosen eloquently speaks for those countless others and their families while telling the indelible story of a man who faces his torment and his tormentor and, in the process, is made whole.

Through engaging dialogues between grandfathers and grandsons, this book explores the stories of key figures in Genesis, such as Noah, Abraham, and Joseph, blending humor with serious reflections. It encourages readers to reflect on their own lives, highlighting common mistakes and responses to failure while offering guidance for a fulfilling life aligned with God's will. The narrative emphasizes that, like the biblical characters, we experience both triumphs and failures, yet God's unwavering presence and acceptance remain constant. Application questions throughout prompt personal reflection and growth.

In a gripping struggle between realms, Malthus seeks to tear down the barrier between Earth and Hell, threatening chaos. Elena emerges as the lone defender against this malevolent force, but she faces her own urgent challenges that complicate her mission. As the stakes rise, the battle for both the world and her personal struggles intensifies, setting the stage for a thrilling confrontation.

Breathed on by a tiger, stalked by a lion, nearly flattened by a rhino, struck by lightning and rocked by an earthquake... A wildlife filmmaker's life is certainly exciting. But there's a serious side to these adventures. In the last 50 years nature films have helped to shape public awareness of both the beauty of the natural world and its plight. Environmental issues that once seemed peripheral are now centre-stage. Stephen Mills has been a leading cameraperson and writer and this is a book about his life in film. Natural Causes tells the story of his campaigns, his companions, his colleagues, the challenges and charms of the landscapes in which he has worked and the extraordinary wild animals he has filmed. And it is a book about one man's modest bid to ever-so-slightly change the world. For, at its heart, Natural Causes touches on the profound spiritual importance of nature to us all. "... if you have a dream, a mission, a wish to change the world, you can do it. You can do it as long as you accept that the dream may shrink, the mission may creep a little and the change you make may be very small and that all those little bites out of your ambitions in no way render them pointless."