Winter Season

An irresistible inside look at one of the world's great dance companies, Winter Season is also a sensitive, intimate, and almost painfully honest account of the emotional and intellectual development of a young woman dedicated to one of the most demanding of all the arts. Bentley's association with the New York City Ballet began when she was accepted by the affiliated School of American Ballet at the age of eleven. Seven years later, she became a member of the company. In the fall of 1980, as the winter season opened, she found herself facing an emotional crisis: her dancing was not going well. At 22 she felt that her life had lost direction. To try to make something of her experience, on paper if not on stage, she began to keep a journal, describing her day-to-day activities and looking back on her past. The result is perhaps the closest that most of us will ever come to knowing what it feels like to be a dancer, on stage and off. It also offers memorable glimpses of some notable members of the City ballet, with, at the center, the man whose vision they all served--George Balanchine.

Most people think summer is the warmest season. This story, however, is brimming with evidence to the contrary--from roaring fires to grilled cheese sandwiches to toasty flannel pajamas. A unique twist on the traditional wintertime picture book, the beautiful visual narrative follows a boy and his family though a day of hot breakfasts, steaming afternoon cocoa, and a festive candlelit party before bed. With its inviting scenes, poetic text, and gorgeous illustrations, Winter Is the Warmest Season celebrates all the wonderful things that make winter the coziest time of the year.

Former Korean War veteran, John Wesley Ashton, is a seventy-four year old retired Pastor who has insurmountable trust in God. A snow blizzard in the mountains of North Carolina dares to challenge this incredible man as he untiringly witnesses to others. A secret for five decades mysteriously unfolds when his invalid wife, grandson, and two daughters gather for the holidays. Intrigue will capture your mind and Bible scriptures inspire your heart as you spiritually travel through chapters of time. The author is candid and descriptive as she weaves scriptures with threads of true incidents into a blanket of fiction resulting in romance, comedy, drama, and spirituality. A Winters Season takes you on a Pastors journey that will make you smile and weep as you share the joy of his passion for Christ. This novel is a touching story of a Pastor with a heart for God, his family, and his church. The vivid portrayal of a loving and compassionate follower of Christ is encouraging and uplifting. The truths contained in the book from Gods Word are also a wonderful reminder of our loving God and the importance of a strong faith and trust in Him. The reader of A Winters Season will be touched and moved by such a wonderful story! ~Reverend C. Todd Braswell Jeanie Cline writes from a heart full of love for people of all walks of life, providing scriptural insight and comfort. A Winters Season is heartfelt and uplifting. ~Pastor Randy Gibson