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Born and raised in the vibrant city of Chicago, Robby Fakhouri paved his own path to success, overcoming numerous obstacles along the way. With an innate passion for knowledge and his sights set high, he persevered through his studies and graduated from law school at the age of 23. Fueled by the desire to make a difference and help his family, he selflessly opened his own law practice just two years later, at the age of 25.However, life's unexpected challenges soon surfaced. Caught in the grip of prescription medications, he found himself spiraling down a path of self-destruction, endangering not only his professional success but also his own life. This tumultuous period proved to be a turning point in his journey, as he harnessed his innate resilience to overcome adversity. Realizing that he had been given a second chance at life, Robby embarked on a transformative journey toward self-discovery, health, and self-improvement. He turned to fitness as a means to find solace, regain control, and ultimately reach his utmost potential. With captivating storytelling, practical advice, and an authentic voice born from personal experience, Robby offers a relatable and motivating guide for those seeking to transform their own lives.Today, Robby continues to inspire others through his writing, social media presence, speaking engagements, and dedication to helping individuals unleash their untapped potential. This story serves as a testament to the human capacity for growth and transformation and serves as a powerful reminder that even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles, one can rise above adversity, embrace personal evolution, and carve out a meaningful existence to make the most out of a second chance at life.

A Country Doctor's JourneyA Country Doctor offers a vivid account of rural healthcare through the eyes of Dr. John Tracy, a long-time family physician practicing in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Follow his journey moving his practice out of a large urban city, to discovering the value of old timey house calls, to learning the pace of life in a farming community. Each anecdote, from funny stories to life-and-death dramas, provides a glimpse into the multifaceted world of a rural physician.As Dr. Tracy navigates through the subtleties of healthcare delivery in a tight-knit community, he unveils the evolving landscape of medicine, entwined with the threads of tradition and dangers of depending too much on information technology. His engaging narrative serves as a testament to the enduring importance of human connection in the face of modern business medicine. A Country Doctor is a poignant exploration of the complexities of healthcare, revealing the profound impact of community and technology on the noble art of healing.Get your copy of A Country Doctor today!

Der Versuch einer Tochter, am Erbe der Mutter nicht zu ersticken Als Marlen Hobrack sich daranmacht, den Nachlass ihrer Mutter zu bewältigen, winkt ihr kein Einfamilienhäuschen, keine hübsche Altbauwohnung. Sondern ein Berg von Schulden und Dingen, die am Lebensende einer Arbeiterin bleiben: Steppdecken, Vitaminpräparate, Putzmittel, Fotos. Wie in Chiffren hat sich ihre Mutter in sie eingeschrieben. Analytisch und radikal ehrlich legt Marlen Hobrack die Tiefenschichten ihrer Mutter frei - auch in sich selbst - und stellt gesellschaftliche Fragen, die uns alle betreffen: Was verraten die Dinge, die Menschen horten, über das, was sie im Leben wirklich brauchen? Bewältigen Frauen ihre Traumata durch Konsumsucht? Wie schreibt sich das Trauma unserer Eltern durch ein Erbe in uns fort? Dieses Buch ist ein doppelter Verrat. Ein Verrat an der Ikone der Mutter und an den Ikonen der Konsumgüter, die uns ein Leben lang begleiten - um uns nach unserem Tod auf gemeinste Weise bloßzustellen.

Copyright is everywhere. Your smartphone incorporates thousands of items of intellectual property. Someone owns the reproduction rights to photographs of your dining table. At this very moment, battles are raging over copyright in the output of artificial intelligence programs. Not only books but wallpaper, computer programs and cuddly toys are now deemed to be intellectual properties - making copyright a labyrinthine construction of laws covering almost all products of human creativity.Copyright has its roots in eighteenth-century London, where it was first established to limit printers' control of books. Principled arguments against copyright arose from the start and nearly abolished it in the nineteenth century. But a handful of little-noticed changes in the late twentieth century concentrated ownership of immaterial goods into very few hands.Who Owns This Sentence? is an often-humorous and always-enlightening cultural, legal, and global history of the idea that intangible things can be owned, and makes a persuasive case for seeing copyright as an engine of inequality in the twenty-first century.

'With the emotion of poetry, the narrative of a novel, and the truth of experience, bell hooks weaves a girlhood memoir you won't be able to put down-or forget. Bone Black takes us into the cave of self-creation' Gloria Steinem

This remarkable work is the outcome of a loving and determined effort by Leah Sherry to learn and record her father's story of amazing courage strength and resilience in the face of unspeakable cruelty. She also recounts her mother's own terrible wartime experiences, in a supposedly civilized Europe. On a more heartwarming note, Leah describes the rewarding life her parents, Maier and Otilia, went on to make in Israel. This is set against an account of the endless struggles of the new Jewish state, including the wars in which Maier fought. But this book is much more than that. Leah has also labored to comprehend the undying evil that so blighted her parents' young lives - antisemitism. After a successful career as an engineer and a lawyer, Leah has thrown herself with characteristic energy into learning new subjects, such as history and genetics, to understand all she could of the ancient prejudice against Jews and of the pseudoscience used in modern times to try to justify it, and to learn about the technological means to persecute Jews in the name of science. With impressive thoroughness, Leah has broadened her account to describe the many, many places and times, to this day, where humanity has given way to intolerance and bigotry. She completes her story with a heart-felt plea for us all to learn history's terrible lessons.

Dieses Buch ist das packende Zeugnis von Leutnant Helmut Tödter (*1921 - 2003), einem jungen Offizier aus Düsseldorf, dessen Mut, Entschlossenheit und Menschlichkeit ihn durch die Wirren des Zweiten Weltkriegs und über die Grenzen seiner eigenen Vorstellungen von Pflicht und Ehre führten.Von Afrika über die italienischen Alpen ins Rheinland"Die verlorenen Jahre" schildert die dramatische Flucht Tödters im Mai 1945 von Bozen in Südtirol über die schroffen Gipfel der Alpen zurück in seine Heimat. Mit nur 24 Jahren orchestriert er einen waghalsigen und lebensgefährlichen Plan. Seine Geschichte beginnt jedoch weit früher, im heißen Sand Afrikas, wo Tödter dem sicheren Untergang des Afrika-Corps nur knapp entkommt. Seine Flucht in einer der letzten Maschinen aus Tunis, die trotz eines brennenden Motors sicher in Sardinien landete, markiert den Beginn einer Reihe schicksalhafter Ereignisse.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Die Authentizität dieses von Tödter selbst verfassten Berichts aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg wird durch original Feldpost und Fotografien untermauert.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Die FluchtZurück in Italien, sieht sich Tödter als frisch beförderter Leutnant und Kommandeur einer Flak-Batterie mit der Auflösung der deutschen Linien konfrontiert. In einem Akt der Verzweiflung und des Mutes sprengt er die Geschütze am Po, um seine Einheit vor dem sicheren Untergang zu bewahren. Diese Entscheidung, die ihm beinahe das Leben kostete, rettete über 100 Männer vor dem sicheren Tod oder der Gefangenschaft.Die anschließende Odyssee durch das vom Krieg zerrissene Italien, vorbei an amerikanischen Panzern und durch einen SS-Kontrollposten, ist nicht nur eine Geschichte von Furchtlosigkeit und Verzweiflung, sondern auch von Menschlichkeit inmitten des Grauens. Tödters Entscheidung, sich in Bozen der deutschen Militärkommandantur zu stellen, und was ihn daraufhin erwartete zeugen von einem Kriegsende, das von Chaos und Widersprüchen geprägt war. Tödter entschließt sich zur Flucht über die Alpen, verkleidet in Bauerntracht und ohne jegliche militärische Insignien. Die Begegnungen mit hilfsbereiten Einheimischen und die Nächte in Berghütten unterstreichen die tiefgründige Botschaft des Buches: Selbst in den dunkelsten Zeiten findet sich Menschlichkeit.Die unscharfe Trennung von "Richtig" und "Falsch""Die verlorenen Jahre" ist mehr als ein authentischer Kriegsbericht; es ist das Porträt eines jungen Mannes, der sich in den extremen Situationen immer wieder fragt, was richtig und was falsch ist. Die Reflexion über den Sinn des Krieges, die Ablehnung eines unmenschlichen Regimes und der unbedingte Wille, das Leben seiner Leute zu retten, machen dieses Buch zu einem eindringlichen Appell an die Menschlichkeit. Es ist ein wertvoller Beitrag zur Geschichte des Zweiten Weltkriegs, der Leser dazu einlädt, über die Grenzen von Gut und Böse, Freund und Feind hinauszudenken. Es fordert uns auf, die menschliche Dimension des Krieges zu erkennen und zu verstehen, dass Geschichte aus den Geschichten von Einzelnen besteht, deren Mut und Entscheidungen die Welt in kleinen, aber bedeutenden Weisen formen. Dieses Buch zeigt auf, dass in Zeiten größter Not die Menschlichkeit das stärkste Band ist, das uns verbindet.Mut liegt oft in der Fähigkeit, gegen den Strom zu schwimmen und sich für das zu entscheiden, was man im tiefsten Inneren für richtig hält.

El abuso es ofensivo y duro, pero empeora si se mantiene en secreto o se habla de ello en términos benignos. Ya sea que usted sea el abusado, el abusador, un ser querido o un consejero, aquí encontrará la esperanza. Sexualmente abusada por su padre durante quince años, la autora JoAnn Marie destaca las habilidades para ayudar a los sobrevivientes a lidiar con los efectos posteriores del abuso. Ella alienta a las víctimas a darse cuenta de que el abuso no fue culpa de ellos. Ella da consejos nacidos de sus propias experiencias dolorosas sobre cómo la fe y el gran esfuerzo pueden hacer que los sobrevivientes vuelvan de su quebranto.En este libro encontrarás:¿ Ejemplos de diferentes tipos de abuso¿ Métodos de la preparación por el abusador¿ Malestares físicos que resultan del abuso¿ Métodos para superar la vergüenzaLos sobrevivientes de incesto, abuso sexual infantil, violación, tráfico de personas y de prostitución-tanto los hombres como las mujerespueden encontrar restauración para llevar una vida saludable y productiva a través de la fe en la más completa respuesta para sanar el trauma y el dolor: Jesucristo.

Set in a remote village in the wilds of the Kenyan bush, A Place Beyond Midnight chronicles the exciting and luminous stories from the journal of a young Peace Corps volunteer. Cody Hawks experiences the wonders, challenges, and personal injunctions in East Africa with friends bound together in noble purpose. He has come to Kenya to break from his past and write a new story for himself. A story of service and sacrifice. His indelible often humorous narration recounts the problems he and his friends face as they struggle to navigate an alien landscape, a different culture, and a new language. His journey to reinvent himself is framed by perils at every turn in Kenya's harsh environment. Along the journey, daring misadventures test his resolve while kindness, compassion and the lessons of genuine friendship and self-discovery evolve. He confronts ignorance, tradition and danger when faced with life and death, and discovers unexpected passion in the turbulence that is Africa.

Are you or is someone you love struggling with addiction or alcoholism? Do you want to make a big - and lasting - life change but don't know where to start?My name is Tracy. I'm a recovering addict and alcoholic. Pretty Wrecked is my story about how I got and stayed sober."A tale of grit told with brutal honesty and a hefty dose of humor by the woman who lived it." ~ Angela Duckworth, author of "Grit", Professor, University of PennsylvaniaMarred by emotional turmoil and addiction's grip, can Tracy rise up to mend the shattered pieces of her life and soul? Journey from cold city streets to the Ivy League, where Tracy proves it doesn't matter where you start ... it matters where you finish. In this engrossing and unexpectedly funny debut memoir, Tracy Viola's journey unfolds - from the darkest depths of teenage abuse and addiction to the heights of personal and professional success. Her brave narrative, skillfully blending laughter and tears, paints a vivid picture of metamorphosis as it reveals the enduring beauty that can emerge from life's darkest moments.Written in a series of vignettes with 80s and 90s nostalgia throughout, Tracy's experiences shed light on the hard-learned lessons of addiction and recovery.Marked by scars and illuminated by triumphs, this is a gripping read for anyone who has faced adversity, dared to hope, and believes in the boundless power of redemption.Learn how to take back your control and live the life YOU deserve. Grab your copy of Pretty Wrecked today!

Sobering Thoughts, a memoir about the humor and horror of living with alcoholics.The effects of alcoholism in the family last more than a lifetime. They are passed down to your children even if you, yourself, did not become an alcoholic. Family alcoholism can deeply affect your development, personality, and expectations for life. More than any other wish I could wish, I wish and hope that my experiences and realizations will make you more aware of the beliefs and conclusions you have made about life, about your life, that have their origins in the disease of alcoholism. And, by opening to greater awareness you, too, will move toward healing and freedom.In Sobering Thoughts, through illustrative stories from my family life, from recovering alcoholics, and from people traumatized by alcoholic behavior, I explore a path toward wholeness. Along the way, I found a funny-awful list of words related to drinking and drunkenness; smart people helped me explore U.S. alcoholism by the numbers; I collected quotes from writers and recovering addicts; and offered Al-Anon essays and other tales of redemption. ¿

This true story is a roller coaster ride through the triumphs and tragedies of an undiagnosed autistic woman as she tries to navigate through a world that isn't designed for her. After getting diagnosed at age 57, the author went through her memories with a new lens, finally understanding all her life struggles. This book spans two continents, love, war, abuse, homelessness, and so much more. Throughout the book the author explains many of the key concepts needed to understand autism. If you have an autistic person in your life, have spent your life wondering why you are not like other people, want to gain a better understanding of autism, or just want a riveting story, this book is for you.

VULTURE'S BEST MEMOIR OF THE YEAR A NEW STATESMAN BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Shane McCrae was born to a white mother and a Black father. At eighteen months old, he was kidnapped from his parents' house. His maternal grandparents transported him to suburban Texas, wishing to hide his Blackness from him. In the years that followed, they manipulated and controlled him, believing they were doing what was best for Shane. While in their house, Blackness would always be the worst thing about him.Pulling the Chariot of the Sun is a revelatory account of what it means to be Black in America, written with virtuosity and heart by one of the finest poets writing today. It illuminates how we all might be made whole again, through a tireless search for the truth and the joyful pursuit of what we love.

Mein Leben gleicht einem Wunder. Es stand anscheinend unter einem besonderen Schutz. Trotz fürchterlicher Erlebnisse konnte ich durch außergewöhnliche Fügungen psychisch überleben und zu einer guten Entwicklung finden. Ohne Gott wäre ich an den schrecklichen Ereignissen zerbrochen. Um die Größe dieses wundersamen Geschehens sichtbar zu machen, reicht es nicht aus, die heilenden Vorgänge darzustellen. Nur wenn ich auch die verstörenden Sachverhalte aufzeige, ist es möglich, das Ausmaß der besonderen Fügungen zu begreifen, das meinem Leben eine unerwartete Wendung gab.

Der Vater kommt nach Notabitur, Reichsarbeitsdienst und vier Jahren Krieg Ende Mai 1945 heil von der russischen Front nach Hause zurück. Die britische Militärverwaltung bescheinigt ihm "Fit for Labour". Da der vorgesehene Hoferbe sowie der nächst ältere Bruder gefallen sind, tritt er in die Erbfolge ein. Er heiratet eine Bäuerin. Zusammen bauen sie den "PEETERSHOF" in Aldekerk wieder auf, der einige Jahrzehnte "geruht" hatte. Fünf Kinder, vier Söhne und eine Tochter, werden dort groß. Die Tage sind lang. Drei Söhne studieren, einer wird Meisterlandwirt, die Tochter Meisterfloristin. Doch 1981 verlässt der vorgesehene Hoferbe "den PEETERSHOF für immer. Was soll nun geschehen? Bei der Beerdigung der Mutter 2015 spricht die Nachbarin den vierten Sohn an, Joachim, und bekundet ihr Interesse an Kauf und Sanierung des PEETERSHOFs. In einer dramatischen Abfolge von Gesprächen und Ereignissen gelingt der Verkauf, die Sanierung beginnt. Joachim hatte Volkswirtschaftslehre in Bonn studiert, 1981 folgt das Diplom. Er arbeitet in mehreren Firmen und macht mit 61 Jahren den "Master of Arts" als Sinologe. Er verfolgt seine politische Linie des konkreten Handelns für das Volk. Eine Autobiographie vom Niederrhein. Joachim Vockel, Diplom-Volkswirt 1981. 2018 Master of Arts (M.A.) der Asienwissenschaften mit den Schwerpunkten asiatische Kunst und Chinesisch.

Pertti Valtonen on laulava teollisuusneuvos. Hän muistelee värikästä elämäänsä ja urakäänteitään valtion byrokratian ja teollisuusdiplomatian pyörteissä. Muistelmissa vilisee kaikkien tuntemien presidenttien, ministereiden ja yritysjohtajien nimiä. Tosikkomaisen jäykkiä virallisia tilaisuuksia teollisuusneuvos kevensi usein laulamalla. Hauskat ja paikoin tragikoomiset tilanteet seuraavat toisiaan niin työmatkoilla kuin vapaa-ajallakin.Kahden vuoden työkomennus teollisuusdiplomaattina Wienissä antaa tapahtumille oman lisämausteensa. Vapaa-ajan hurjimmat seikkailut taas koetaan Kreikan saaristossa. Sinne oli purjehdittu Manta-vene pakoon Suomen kylmiä kesiä. Hengähdystaukoja vauhdikkaalle Valtoselle suovat puutarhanhoito sekä metsien ja Lapin soiden antimien intohimoinen kerääminen.Facebookissa julkaistuja muistelmien pätkiä kaverit kommentoivat: Hyvää läppää, luovuutta parhaimmillaan, on sulla jutut, mukava lukea, on se Pertti monissa vesissä keitetty, nämä ovat hienoja muisteloita, odotamme innolla kirjaa, herkullisia tarinoita, muistelukset ovat ihan parasta antia Facebookissa, oot sä äijä, sangen opettavainen tarina ja rehellisyydessään ansiokas, upea piristys kylmään sunnuntaiaamuun, matkailukokemusten helmiä, hyvää kerrontaa, muistat ja kirjoitat hyvin¿¿Maailman paras olen varmasti yhdellä alalla, nimittäin omien tekemisteni muistelemisessa. Joku voi parhaimmillaankin muistaa vain promillen murto-osan siitä, mitä minulla on muistissa itsestäni. Joku toinen voi muistaa myös eri tavalla jonkin minuun liittyvän tapauksen, mutta se on hänen näkemyksensä, ei välttämättä minun. Jokainen on kuitenkin oman elämänsä sankari.¿

Living the Dream is the journey of a remarkably fearless, resilient, and striking woman. It is an electric portrayal of Bette, a young mother left alone to navigate circumstances unheard of in that era, to carve a beautiful direction for her young family of five. Choosing to survive against all odds, Bette's journey emblazons the meaning of motherhood and womanhood deep in the hearts of readers. Living the Dream, told without a grain of self-pity, is a memoir of redemption that leaves behind a fierce and beautiful message, not only for women but for all families.

Devastated by the sudden disconnection from the man she thought of as her father, and the rejection from her birth father that followed, a young Acamea Deadwiler finds herself on a lonesome path disturbed by the chaos of mental illness, poverty, and violence. Daddy's Little Stranger delves into the captivating journey of a girl's life, shaped by various forms of neglect. Forced to navigate both tense and tender interactions with her mother's boyfriends, Acamea mourns the idea of a father as much as she does the father figures she once knew. She arms herself with resentment and emotional distance for protection. Acamea tells her story set against the backdrop of Gary, Indiana-a city deemed "the murder capital of the nation." Here she wrestles with the complexities of human connection as she grows into a woman. This touching narrative reveals her road toward self-discovery as, feeling trapped between the worlds of love and obligation, she attempts to set herself free. Daddy's Little Stranger is a profound exploration of longing and our capacity to heal hidden wounds.

Crossing Bridges: What Biking Up the East Coast Taught Me About Life After 60"One day you will wake up and there won't be any more time to do the things you've always wanted. Do it now."-Paulo CoelhoAt fifty-eight, Lisa Watts felt restless. She had built a carefully balanced life of work and play, but it all seemed to add up to a life of mediocrity. She and a dear friend headed out to bike from Key West to Canada, a trip she'd dreamed of taking for decades. Those two months on the road offered a time of transition, teaching her mostly that she doesn't have to live as an armchair traveler through life's third act.In this engaging travel memoir, Watts shares essays about friendship, marriage, self-doubt, and more. Her aim: to nudge others out the door to go do that thing they've always wanted to do.

While searching for the will, courage, and strength that she needed, she found not only all of that within herself but also her relationship with God."If I can help just ONE person sharing my story, then it was worth putting it out there. I believe God put all of these unspeakable acts in my life so that I could write this book and help someone else heal their pain." Kate BradyThis is a book for anyone who has lost their faith or confidence in themselves because of situations beyond their control. It is a story about loss, courage, struggle, and love. The story is an exploration of how we as traumatized adults have grown from our childhood and its many painful scenarios. This is about overcoming the negative ideals of others about you and turning them into positive experiences and opportunities for change and growth. This is for those searching for their true selves all while embracing the pain that we sometimes don't talk about or want to remember. This is a story based on true events and occurrences, but most of all it is a story of survival and strength through adversity. This is a love letter to a tragic childhood draped in fear, sexual abuse, physical and mental abuse, lies; and the growth that flowed through the unimaginable pain. It is one domestic violence survivor's story, the healing process of EMDR therapy and how it can help trauma and PTSD survivors feel whole again, gave her the courage to share.

Would you like to expand your ideas and experiences of creation? This book inspires with stories, messages, inspirational material, and with many higher-dimensional contacts with the light groups of higher dimensions. Those light groups display different dominant colors and frequencies of light. There were also many personal contacts with the author's original light group from the higher dimensions of another galaxy. The ancient mentor of that light group made the most contacts. He gave her experiences of portals to higher dimensions and much information from beyond this world.

A book for men and women from middle age to advanced years who have suddenly and unexpectedly become confronted with the huge effects that the male prostate can have on the body. It is a tale of what can happen to both men and women when the prostate transforms over time as the body changes, free of any of the minor or major taboos surrounding those involved.The book presents both a subjective and an objective account, from a female and a male perspective, of what the prostate is and of the physical, psychological and social effects that changes to the prostate can bring as one ages or reaches old age. The latest medical, psychotherapeutic and social measures available to help men with prostate issues and their partners are discussed. It also addresses the therapeutic taboos that have previously prevented us from attempting a systemic approach to the physical, psychological and social transformation that men and women undergo when they reach middle age and beyond.

Our book "Experiences with Hildegard" is finished! It was created through the joint work of our family and 51 people who contributed their experiences and insights.A book alone can perhaps never do justice to a person. But a book written with the spiritual guidance of Master Dean Li can convey a special energy. Then this spirit can waft between the letters, lines and their contents; a clarity that we, just like Hildegard, seek. This spirit is at the center. Thank you very much, Master Li.Hildegard was once asked about her work in an interview with the Montessori Association:"You are very interested in Chinese medicine. You have already taken part in numerous training and further education courses. What makes it so interesting for you? Were you looking for something there that you felt was missing from Montessori? Or are there connections that we don't know about?Hildegard: I can only give a provisional answer to this question. I have only been studying Original Chinese Medicine for 10 years. Yes, there are connections that we still know little about. Which lead further into areas that Montessori ... addresses in the quote: how being nobody serves as a prerequisite for recognizing the origin of things.Which leads on to the questions whose answers we must seek and find within ourselves: How do you love the universe? How do you recognize the origin of things? How do you become nobody?This is where the trail of ancient wisdom runs, which each individual must decide to follow."Hildegard chose this path and found many answers. This is what this book is about."What does it mean for us to save this winter?Hildegard shows us the path we should continue on.This time of change is very good for this, everyone can save something good.Hildegard is so clear, she shows us how we can move forward."Master Dean Li

What is home? It's a question that has troubled Marchelle Farrell for her entire life. Years ago she left Trinidad and now, uprooted once again, she heads to the peaceful English countryside - the only Black woman in her village.Drawn to her new garden, Marchelle begins to examine the complex and emotional question of home in the context of colonialism. As her relationship with the garden deepens, she discovers that her two conflicting identities are far more intertwined than she had realised. Full of hope and healing, Uprooting is a book about finding home where we least expect it, and which invites us to reconnect to the land - and ourselves.