Böcker av Laura J. Miller

Threads of a Tapestry is a memoir of Laura Miller's life: living a seemingly idyllic childhood; raising her first-born son withsignificant special needs, and how the Lord equipped her through this season until his death; and journeying through the triumphs and challenges of adopting five children out of foster care. Included are practical tips for raising children who suffer from depression, autism, Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), and other issues adoptive children face. Laura recounts "e;altar moments"e; of personal surrender, as when one of her daughters displayed signs of leukemia, and anotherdaughter was critically injured in an auto accident. She reveals how God was at work through each challenge. Laura weaves in poignant vignettes from her family life and her career experiences as a pediatric nurse. This book is written for all and is especially meaningful for a parent of a special-needs child, one in the throes of raising children in foster care or through adoption. This story is raw and real, yet full of hope and encouragement.

Looks at a century of book retailing. This work reveals why customers have such loyalty to certain bookstores and why they identify strongly with different types of books. It also explains the meanings of retailing and consumption in American culture, underscoring the point that any type of consumer behavior is inevitably political.