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Her life has been wonderfully fictionalized on the hit PBS TV series, Mercy Street. Here is Mary Phinney's real life in her own words, long prized by historians as a source about Civil War medicine. American Mary Phinney was ahead of her time. A rebel against the restrictions placed on women of her day, the sad death of her husband, the Barron von Olnhausen, proved to be the real beginning of her life. Upon the outbreak of the American Civil War, this remarkable woman enlisted herself in the care of sick and wounded soldiers. Working with Dorothea Dix and other notable women of the Civil War, she tirelessly worked to improve the sanitary conditions, medical care, and morale of shattered young men.

Living A Meaningful Life is a series for adults and teens of all ages. Book 10 of the series, "The Substitute," is a very amusing, inspiring, and touching installment which moves the series deeper into allowing the listener to experience the very deep, complex, and meaningful relationship between father and son. The themes are still very much about sacrificing to do what is right, but also shows us what a loving parent and child relationship can look like. This is a particularly fun and amusing installment, and Rudy does not disappoint.

Union General William Tecumseh Sherman came right through her yard on their march to the sea in 1864, just as they had other plantations. But the widow mistress of Georgia's Burge Plantation was no typical southern belle. She was a Maine-born transplant with 100 slaves. Here, in Dolly Sumner Lunt's own words, is a description of those days as she watched everything she had and believed in being threatened by an army she described as invaders.

"Rising To Greatness" is a highly powerful and dynamic book that guides you through your very own process of transformation. Rising To Greatness is essential listening for those wanting a second chance at life, help re-booting their life, or guidance with recovery from trauma and setbacks. Currently happy and successful people will find many nuggets of information to help improve their lives, relationships, and success. The book is for people of all ages, and is considered an owner's manual for all humans.

"The Lake: Living A Meaningful Life, is the third book of the epic book series, Living A Meaningful Life, a series for adults and teens of all ages. Each book examines the challenges involved with facing the harsh realities of life, and rising above them despite setbacks, mistakes, losses, and other negative circumstances.

This is the true story a woman swindled out of a fortune by her famous ex-Confederate-general husband, Philip Dale Roddey. You will find this story nowhere else in material about Roddey but it was splashed across the nation in newspapers in 1874 and followed closely by the New York Times.

The Crew gives us a closer look into Rudy’s huge inner-circle of friends, and their antics. The Crew is another high-point in the series, as it chronicles Rudy’s growing success, but also a very emotional event which rocks his world. How Rudy handles this “event” will prove him worthy of his destiny. Highly emotional installment.

In this very amusing, inspiring, and touching installment of the series, our favorite couple finally ties the knot, but this is by no means a spoiler, because there is a twist or two. Meanwhile, our favorite young star manages to increase his star-rating even higher. The hilarious antics come toward the end of the book when father and son must have the “father and son talk.”

In the enchanting world of Everwood Valley, magic exists alongside the everyday. The story follows three courageous dogs—Copper, Willow, and Sally—who are deeply committed to their owner, Elizabeth, and their home. When Elizabeth's farm is threatened by a mysterious blight that endangers the corn crop, the trio embarks on a quest to save it. Their journey leads them to discover the magical Luminous Heart Crystal, which they learn is the key to unlocking a powerful amulet held by Arcturus, the kind and majestic white bear who is the guardian of the Emerald Forest.

The basic initial storyline premise focuses on a lonely boy who spends most of his childhood sitting alone on a park bench. However, after performing a few random acts of kindness, his life begins to head in a direction that he could have never imagined in his wildest dreams. That unlikely lonely boy would end up building a giant family dynasty that changes the lives of everyone in his entire community, and beyond. He shows us that even the most common and disadvantaged among us can take certain actions in life that result in dramatic life-changing results.

In this very emotional, inspiring, and touching installment of the series, the main character and his family must make huge sacrifices for the benefit of the community they love and swore to support. Huge sacrifices made can result in huge blessings given. There are some tears in this one, but also plenty of laughs and priceless banter between the characters you have come to know and love. The Sacrifice will stir within you deep emotions and leave you contemplating your own life choices and possibilities.

The Challenge: Living a Meaningful Life, is Book 7 in the series: Living a Meaningful Life. In order to best understand the storylines, back-stories, and full context, it is recommended that you first listen to Books 1-6. In this very amusing, inspiring, and touching installment of the series, the young star of the series finally gets his chance to prove himself. He must endure trials and tribulations to see if he has what it takes to secure his place within the family dynasty. This is one of the early high-points of the series.

In a world that moves faster with every passing day, stress has become a near-constant companion for many of us. Whether it’s juggling work deadlines, managing family responsibilities, keeping up with social obligations, or navigating the unpredictable challenges life throws our way, we are all seeking ways to regain control, find calm, and live with greater intention.

The Farm is the next step in the journey of the Living A Meaningful Life series. This installment is the more juvenile coming of age installment full of fun, adventure, and life lessons. They feature the first main character as a child, and thus include some “juvenile” and “coming of age” storylines and serve as a foundation for the series. The Living A Meaningful Life book series is a “family saga” series, written as an autobiography by the narrator.

The Promise will stir within you deep emotions, and leave you contemplating your own life choices and possibilities. When we have the courage and discipline to do the right things for the right reasons, we are richly rewarded in ways that we cannot even imagine. There are plenty of tears in this one, but they are tears of joy. You will also enjoy an abundance of laughs, as you experience the banter between the characters we have come to know and love.

Forbidden love and fierce rivalry drive Jeff Hollister, a street-smart high school senior and gang leader of the Hurricanes, to the brink of disaster. Thinking he’s got the world in his back pocket, and the police at a safe distance, he and his scrappy gang of teenage delinquents come to discover they don’t always come out on top after all. A deadly vow by a member of the rival Tornadoes gang sets Jeff and his friends on a roller coaster of knife fray and gunplay, foot races and car chases, trust and betrayal, and murder.

The Favor: Living A Meaningful Life, is Book #4 in the series: “Living A Meaningful Life.” In order to best understand the storylines, backstories, and full context, it is recommended that you first read Book #1, The Bench: Living A Meaningful Life, Book #2, The Farm: Living A Meaningful Life, and Book #3, The Lake: Living A Meaningful Life. “Living A Meaningful Life,” is a series for adults and teens of all ages. Each book examines the challenges involved in facing the harsh realities of life, and rising above them despite setbacks, mistakes, losses, and other negative circumstances.

Living A Meaningful Life is a series for adults and teens of all ages. Book 11 of the series, "The Graduate," is a very amusing, inspiring, and touching installment, which moves the series deeper into allowing the listener to experience the very deep, complex, and meaningful relationship between father and son. In this installment, we watch Rudy reach new heights of success career wise, and as a person.

Dive into the world of entrepreneurship with 'How to Start a Print-On-Demand Business'. This guide offers aspiring business owners a comprehensive blueprint for launching a successful print-on-demand (POD) venture. Whether you're starting with limited funds or looking to expand an existing operation, learn how to capitalize on trends, build a brand, and reach your target audience with minimal risk. From idea generation and product selection to creating an online storefront and leveraging marketing strategies, this book provides actionable insights to help you thrive in the POD marketplace.

Surviving Life: Contemplations of the Soul is a unique and powerful audiobook full of compassion and empathy that combines the issues of what hurts us the most with the thoughts and advice meant to empower us toward happiness and independence. It is medicine for the soul. It guides us through our deepest pains and weaknesses and leads us to a place of self-empowerment, inspiration, strength, and hope.