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In this deeply researched, movingly narrated portrait of the extended Townsend family, R. Isabela Morales reconstructs the migration of this mixed-race family across the American West and South over the second half of the nineteenth century. Searching for communities where they could exercise their newfound freedom and wealth to the fullest, members of the family homesteaded and attended college in Ohio and Kansas; fought for the Union Army in Mississippi; mined for silver in the Colorado Rockies; and, in the case of one son, returned to Alabama.

After her years in domestic service, Winifred Foley married and started a family. But while scraping a living as a charwoman in a rundown north London tenement, she continued to long for her home in the Forest of Dean and the cherished relatives she had left behind. Determined to give their children the rural upbringing she had enjoyed, the young couple moved to an isolated, crumbling cottage not far from the forest. But even in the 1950s, they lacked heating or running water, and money was tight. Food was begged, borrowed or homegrown, and their clothes were hand-me-downs. 

It's not a surprise that in 1924, Bruce Barton's book, The Man Nobody Knows, was repeatedly turned down by publishers. Comparing Jesus to a corporate businessman was just plain old sacrilege. But in this day and age, Barton's comparison of Biblical teachings, personalities, and situations, offer great insights into the basic principles of developing a successful business, encouraging a team, and supporting clientele.

Happy Minds - Sleep Meditation & Bedtime Stories is a positive channel for children (and adults!) to relax, dream, imagine and have fun!

Join us on a delightful journey through the most significant days of the year in British culture! Holidays and Happy Days offers a playful exploration of festive occasions, cherished traditions, and the joy they bring to our lives. Each episode is a celebration of what makes these moments special, filled with insights and anecdotes that will leave you smiling. Perfect for anyone looking to embrace the spirit of British holidays, this podcast is a cheerful reminder of the happiness that comes with sharing these days with loved ones. - Summary by RapunzelinaThis show includes AI-generated ...