Family & Relationships
Pierrot, Dog Of Belgium
This 1915 novella was published as the First World War raged. "Belgium lies bleeding. Across her level, lush meadows the harsh-shod h…
Jesus Christ Had Negro Blood in His Veins
This short work attempts to establish that Jesus had black ancestry dating back to Ham, the son of Noah, who had been made black-skinned as …
Woman and Labour
I should like to say to the men and women of the generations which will come after us—“You will look back at us with astonishment! You will …
Demos
"Richard Mutimer is delighted to inherit a large fortune. As a socialist, he means to use it well: he will open a factory in which work…
The Silver Bear
This is the first Lucy and Dora story. A charming story about Lucy and Dora, two little girls in a New England town. They are not really sis…
Forkless in Kowloon
Journey with the author on the emotional roller coaster of preparing to adopt a baby girl through international adoption. Journey physically…
Winifred
Following the death of his wife Rachel, Rayleigh Stern spent the next six months in therapy group, trying to find ways to cope. Having lost …
Vic and Sade
Vic and Sade is a classic radio series that aired from 1945 to 1957, showcasing the everyday life and humorous interactions of the Gook fami…
Broken Barriers
Life abruptly changes for young socialite, Grace Durland., when her father goes bankrupt and she is forced to earn a living. Thrust into a n…
Almond-Blossom
At the beginning of the story, Tony and Fay had lost a child. One day, Tony saves a little girl, Doro, from drowning. He and Fay end up ad…
Sentimental Tommy
"J. M. Barrie is most noted for being the author of Peter Pan, the beloved book about a child who does not want to grow up. The two Tom…
Father
A tribute to fatherhood by a little known author, - Summary by David Lawrence
Gibbous Moon
Michael is a teenager with a thirst for life, dying to learn as his grandfather is learning to die. Grandfather is dying a slow, painful dea…
Magic Words
Magic Words is a Victorian tale of a community and how a few women bring a special kind of Christmas magic to the community-- Magic that can…
Bits About Home Matters
Bits About Home Matters is a thoughtful collection of reflections by Helen Hunt Jackson, exploring the intricacies of home life and the nuan…
The Egoist
The Egoist is a tragi-comical novel by George Meredith published in 1879. The novel recounts the story of self-absorbed Sir Willoughby Patte…
Lisbeth Longfrock or Sidsel Sidsærkin
Lisbeth Longfrock - (Sidsel Sidsærkin in its original Norwegian) was seen by the author as a book written for adults, telling the stor…
Tante
It is a common trend, up until this very day, to reveal the difficult side of being a great artist. Madame Okraska is no different. Great ar…
Sons of Fire
"He was a stranger in Matcham, a 'foreigner' as the villagers called such alien visitors. He had never been in the village before, knew…
Warm Honey
Do you parents fill you up with their faults and add a few extra ones as a special bonus?
Rob meets Charis at the same time as he is making …