Joseph F Girzone
2) Joshua
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"When Joshua moves to a small cabin on the edge of town, the local people are first mystified, then confused by his presence. A quiet and simple man, Joshua appears to seek nothing for himself. He supports himself solely by carpentry and woodworking; and he charges very little for his services. A statue of Moses he carves for a synagogue causes amazement and consternation. His carvings of the apostle Peter [for the town's churches] surprise the pastors...
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Carlo Brunini, an accomplished young cleric, chooses to live as a homeless beggar so he can understand why Jesus so loved the poor. When he returns to his diocese in Italy, he builds homes for the homeless and adopts eight homeless children, asking his beloved cousin, Madalena, to be their mother. But Carlo, not of his own choice, becomes homeless once more when he is sent on a sensitive diplomatic mission to Iran.
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Nearly two decades earlier, the tiny town of Auburn was transformed by the presence of a quiet, humble carpenter named Joshua. With gentle actions of love and words of peace, this mysterious man had a profound influence upon everyone he met. Since then, however, many of Joshua's friends have passed away, and a generation has grown up not knowing him. And as the new millennium approaches, some have begun to get anxious, even panicked, about what God...
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With compassion and sensitivity, best-selling inspirational author Joseph F. Girzone tells the dramatic story of his own godson's life. Joey is a boy like any other, eagerly looking forward to a lifetime of adventure. But as he becomes a talented musician, his sunny world splinters into a maze of confusion and troubles.
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Joseph F. Girzone is the author of the best-selling novel Joshua. His work Kara, the Lonely Falcon, a thought-provoking story of a creature at odds with his very nature, has been in print for over two decades. A moving parable about gentleness and self-sacrifice, it continues to inspire millions of fans. For ages, all Kara has known is hunting and killing his next meal, but one day something changes within him. A new kind of hunger is growing, one...
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"Joseph Girzone is that singular phenomenon, an author who answers the unasked questions that lie hidden in so many hearts. The wisdom of his spirituality, which is at once both simple and profound, transcends the many factions of religion and speaks to millions, regardless of background, in a language all can understand." "Never Alone is his most intimate book to date. In it, he unveils his personal way to God - a way of such wisdom, sympathy, and...
14) Joshua's family
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Offers a compelling portrait of parents who nurtured Joshua and the friends and neighbors who watched him grow up, revealing how his mysterious gifts and nature are revealed as he participates in the everyday routines of small-town life.
20) Joshua
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When Joshua moves to a small cabin on the edge of town, the local people are mystified by his presence. Joshua appears to seek nothing for himself. He supports himself by working as a carpenter. The statue of Moses that he carves for the local synagogue prompts amazement as well as consternation. Some people report having seen him carry a huge cherry log on his shoulders effortlessly. Still others talk about the child in a poor part of town who was...