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Bevat de namen: Jan Porter, Jan I Porter

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Porter, Jan
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Jan Porter is an award-winning author of literary fiction and personal growth.

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Maddy’s Wings, a great and meaningful story!
"War does not determine who is right: just who is left. Same concept about time. Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity. These are two popular quotes by Henry Van Dyke and Bertrand Russel: I believe these two statements describe this book perfectly.

Maddy is nearing her time of death, not by cancer, but by old age. Having lived through atrocities like WWI, WWII, and countless other personal tragedies Maddy has grown old in the blink of an eye. The story is constructed like an autobiography, while problems arriving in the present. One thing I loved about the story, although I’m not sure if positive, is that she went through hell but that the world won’t give you a happy ending just because you already went through all types of tragedy: problems will never end. Legal, politically, societal, relationship, any type of problem won’t end till the day we die. Maddy is introduced to a single mother and her daughter and begins to form a bond with them. Through the book, we learn about each of the characters, which are genuinely likable, and basically, enjoy life with them. The eventual end, Maddy. The striving middle, Gloria, and Robert. And the beginning, Lizzy. The book has many real-world factors involving women and the history of aviation. Not just this but the book was obviously researched in depth. I guarantee that author put their heart and soul into the making of this book: it’s obvious through how she writes her characters, how the story progresses, and how it ends. . .

. . . A great and meaningful story.

In conclusion, Maddy’s Wings is a genuine coming of age story. Learning how people who deal with atrocities like war, rape, and other troubles can be eye-opening to some readers. A book that explains the problems of the past while addressing those of the present.

A great read, to be honest."

Reviewed by; Joseph 2018
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JanPorterBlog | Aug 5, 2018 |
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~ Peaceful Warrior, "the debut novella by Kawartha’s amazing Jan Porter, ordained minister, writer and community catalyst, is a coming-of-age tale for the youthful spirit in all of us. With her quirky prose style, Jan imagines a magical time and place, rich in indigenous knowledge and meaning.
The young heroine Annish belongs to a tribal culture that lives in harmony with nature and honours the interconnectivity and sacredness of all life. She is in the process of discovering herself as an adult, and in recognizing her own unique path and power. Annish must summon the courage to defy the gender expectations of her community and express her true self as a Warrior-Hunter. She dreams Warrior dreams, petitions the Creator, communes with the Ancestors, speaks with the animal spirit helpers, creates her own songs, rituals and evocations - all without any teachings or instruction from the Hunter Society.
Through her fiction Jan is reminding us of universal truth and that great gifts come to those who revere the balance of Mother Earth and embody their own authenticity. Ultimately, Annish receives powerful spiritual teachings linked to her ancestral lineage that honour her unique abilities and contributions, and define her place within the community and Great Wheel of Life. Coming into her power as “Peaceful Warrior Woman” Annish learns, as we all must, that the Way of the Heart is the only true path."
*Reviewed by Pegi Eyers
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JanPorterBlog | Sep 6, 2017 |
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Most Helpful Reader Reviews:

"I can't imagine anyone reading this book and not taking something away from it that they will treasure forever." - BarbBookWorm

"Full of great tools one can use to help face their fears head-on, it gently guides you to a stronger, healthier place within that has been there all along." - Vania

"I would highly recommend you not only read this book, but that you live by the book" - Johanna

"This is a book about feeling empowered and taking your life back." - Tiffany

"This is such an amazing book to share with those who have encountered sexual abuse" - Stephanie

"Sacred Space' is definitely a must-read-everyone who has undergone abuse or those who know a friend or a loved one who has suffered from it should read this book. This can change their lives, and yours, too." - Meghan

"I love all of Jan's teachings on the road to recovery, healing and wholeness. " - Khaleda
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"A really powerful read... helpful when you ..."
ByAvid Readeron February 9, 2016
"A really powerful read...helpful when you are on a journey of self improvement and transformation to hear the stories of others. We would all benefit if people shared more, it would be less isolating during change."
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