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Kerala: A Return to the Future
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Kerala: A Return to the Future

From: Tiny Engines of Abundance

Chapter 6 examines the Indian state of Kerala, a small state in the southwest of the subcontinent that had been the site of ongoing reforms beginning almost immediately after its formation in … 23 $2.30 Add
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Legacy

Legacy

From: Three Funerals for my Father

This chapter is told from the author’s father’s perspective. He witnesses the death of his wife and his childrens’ lives. 4 $0.40 Add
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MH2284

MH2284

From: Three Funerals for my Father

This chapter is told from the author’s perspective. She continues to tell the story of her escape, starting with her arrival in Indonesia. 15 $1.50 Add
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Monasticism for Moderns
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Monasticism for Moderns

From: In Praise of Retreat

This chapter explores the history of monastic orders across a variety of cultures and time periods. The author explores ways in which a monastic lifestyle can be adopted in the modern world. 25 $2.50 Add
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My First Funeral

My First Funeral

From: Three Funerals for my Father

The ghost of the author’s father narrates this chapter, recounting his life and death. The author’s father died escaping Vietnam, on his way to reunite with his six older children in … 11 $1.10 Add
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My Second Funeral

My Second Funeral

From: Three Funerals for my Father

This chapter is told from the author’s father’s perspective. He is re-buried by his family. 6 $0.60 Add
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My Third Funeral

My Third Funeral

From: Three Funerals for my Father

This chapter is told from the author’s father’s perspective. His remains are cremated and brought to North America. 3 $0.30 Add
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Notes

Notes

From: Harry Livingstone's Forgotten Men

Notes 21 $2.10 Add
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One Country—Two States

One Country—Two States

From: Patriots, Traitors and Empires

The introduction, One Country-Two States explains how as a nation, Korea has existed for over a thousand years within clearly delineated and recognized borders; however, Korean have had the great … 9 $0.90 Add
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Parallel Worlds

Parallel Worlds

From: Three Funerals for my Father

This chapter is told from the author’s perspective. She visits her father’s grave. 7 $0.70 Add
Patriots, Traitors and Empires

Patriots, Traitors and Empires

The Story of Korea's Struggle for Freedom

“In the night of our ignorance, North Korea confirms all stereotypes.”—Bruce Cumings Patriots, Traitors and Empires is an account of modern Korean history, written from the … 272 View
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Peace and Fire

Peace and Fire

From: Three Funerals for my Father

This chapter is told from the author’s father’s perspective. It gives insight into the changes and challenges faced by the family under the communist government. 3 $0.30 Add
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Pig Brains

Pig Brains

From: Three Funerals for my Father

This chapter is told from the author’s perspective. She continues to detail her early life in Canada. 6 $0.60 Add
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Pilgrim Ways
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Pilgrim Ways

From: In Praise of Retreat

This chapter explores the concept of pilgrimage and how it can be applied in modern life. The author discusses a variety of examples of notable religious pilgrimages. 45 $4.50 Add
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Preface

Preface

From: Harry Livingstone's Forgotten Men

Black outlines the project’s inspiration, his sources, and a rationale for his use of linguistic styles. 4 $0.40 Add