Seeing The World Through My Eyes

Mothering is messy. Our joy and hope in raising children doesn’t change the reality that being a mom can be frustrating, stressful, and tiring. But just as God is using us to shape our children, God is using our children and motherhood to shape us. In The Better Mom, author Ruth Schwenk, herself a mother of four children, encourages us with the good news that there is more to being a mom than the extremes of striving for perfection or simply embracing the mess. We don’t need to settle for surviving our kids’ childhood. We can grow through it. With refreshing and heartfelt honesty Ruth emboldens moms to: Find freedom and walk confidently in purpose Create a God-honoring home environment Overcome unhealthy and destructive emotions such as anger, anxiety, and more Avoid glorifying the mess of mom-ing or idolizing perfection Cultivate life-giving friendships At the heart of The Better Mom is the message that Jesus calls us to live not a weary life, but a worthy life. We don’t have to settle for either being apathetic or struggling to be perfect. Both visions of motherhood go too far. Ruth offers a better option. She says, “It’s okay to come as we are, but what we’re called to do and be is far too important to stay there! The way to becoming a better mom starts not with what we are doing, but with who God is inviting us to become."

This is the authors the first published book of poetry, which is based on her life experiences. It is a very special collection of prose and poetry of hope, faith, and inspiration, fulfilling her lifelong dream to share her insights and reflections through her poems.

Step into the labyrinth of verses, where words wield enchantment and tales whisper secrets untold. This book, a tapestry of emotions woven with ink and imagination, invites you on an extraordinary journey. Explore the realms of love and loss, wander through dreams and awakenings, and dance with the shadows of forgotten legends. Delve into the depths of the human spirit, where joy collides with sorrow, and hope ignites the darkest corners. With each turn of the page, anticipation blooms, leaving you yearning for the next verse, the next revelation. Unveil the mysteries that lie within these lines, for in this poetic tapestry, a world of wonder awaits. Are you ready to embark on this poetic odyssey and let your heart be forever changed?

Richard Blade’s autobiography is much more than a spotlight on any one decade. Instead, he gives you a jaw-dropping, uncensored insider’s look into the world of music, movies, and television and its biggest stars, starting in the sixties and continuing through to the new century. Richard takes you on a journey that few have experienced: from his early days as a student at Oxford to the wild, lascivious nights of being a disco DJ touring the clubs of Europe, to coming to America and working with Michael Jackson, Barbra Streisand, and Sarah Jessica Parker and finally breaking through into the L.A. radio scene and becoming the number one morning drive personality in California. From his TV and radio shows to his feature films and live gigs, Richard shares stories that have until now remained secret. His unique perspective will take you on the road with Depeche Mode, to Australia with Spandau Ballet, into the recording studio with Morrissey, and onto the main stage at Live Aid with Duran Duran. He opens up about his friendships with Michael Hutchence and George Michael, as well as his passionate love affair with Terri Nunn of Berlin. This is a no-holds-barred look at life, sex, and death, set to a pulsing backbeat of music. For the first time, Richard Blade shares his extraordinary story, allowing us to see the world through his eyes.

"An amazing take that gives a glimpse of the connection felt by the child towards its mother. The words captivate you, and bring to life the question we have all asked ourselves; “what goes on in the mind of a child?†Fortunately, the mother-child connection exists without words; but in this case, Dahveed presents the possibility for more." – Heather Mann, Ph.D.

Seeing the World through Children’s Eyes brings an overarching emphasis on ‘seeing’ to early years research and provides an opportunity to see and hear from leading researchers in the field concerning how they work with visual methodologies in their early years research.

A World through my eyes is a book about my personal thoughts, pain, love, and a lot more. I am hoping that the message I am trying to get across does. I hope that you will be able to relate to some of these times and know that its ok to express yourself. I have been writing since I was very young. I have my family and close friends to thank for inspiring me to write this book and let the world know youre not alone. To you the reader I thank you for your interest and for buying my book I really do hope you enjoy reading it as I have enjoyed writing it for you. Just keep in mind no one can put down for dreaming and pressuring it. Good luck and please enjoy. I am interested in how you feel about it and would love to hear for feedback. Or if you have any questions about this book please email me at [email protected]. Again thank you. And I hope it does as much for you as it has for me.