Books for All Seasons

The Ballerina in the Ghetto Book One: Invasion by Terrance Williamson Hitler's madness caused unfathomable suffering to millions, resulting from Nazi persecution. Survivors endured indelible trauma. Many Jews clung tightly to the faith taught by their forefathers, hoping that the God of Israel would one day redeem them. This same faith sustained Franceska, who hoped for a better and brighter future. Franceska, the central character in Terrance Williamson's story, dreamed of becoming a renowned ballerina. She dedicated her youth to mastering the art of dance, and her efforts paid off when she placed fourth in a prestigious competition. Although rumors of Nazi rule hovered around, she never expected that her beloved Warsaw would be invaded sooner than she thought. When the Nazis began bombing the city, Franceska's family was unprepared. Like their neighbors, they had to flee quickly. Displaced and terrified, families scrambled to find safety. Compounding Franceska's fear...

Geronimo: A Life From Beginning to End by Hourly History No person is inherently bad; however, serious circumstances can lead to a change in a person’s perspective on life. In the case of Geronimo, the death of his family fueled a deep hatred for both Mexicans and U.S. troops. Geronimo experienced a normal and carefree childhood, raised in the traditional Native American culture . He once described his upbringing as such: "I was born on the prairies where the wind blew free and there was nothing to break the light of the sun. I was born where there were no enclosures." As he entered adolescence, his father taught him essential survival skills that prepared him for the harsh realities of daily life. He learned how to endure long stretches without food and water. Tragically, during the early stages of his training, Geronimo's father passed away. Consequently, his official training was transferred to another relative. The ultimate test of this initial training involved parti...