Gary Andrews Knihy

Něžná a dojemná kniha o náhlé smrti milované manželky Joy. Zručné a výmluvné kresby doprovázejí autobiografický příběh, ve kterém ovdovělý otec vykresluje každodenní snahu přežít strašnou bolest ze smrti ženy a pečovat při tom o dvě děti, Lily a Bena, aby se zase mohly radovat ze života. Říká se, že muži neumějí mluvit o svých pocitech. Andrews své pocity kreslil - a výsledek je výmluvnější, než jakákoliv slova. Každodenní kreslení se stalo způsobem, jakým se Gary se svým zármutkem vypořádal. Pozorujeme často tragikomickou snahu rodiny normálně fungovat, popasovat se s tisícem běžných věcí, které ovšem uměla a dělala vždycky máma, chápeme zmatek, jaký Gary prožívá, když v noci zjistí, že manželčina strana postele je prázdná... Garyho poctivé a mnohdy i zábavné ilustrace chytí čtenáře za srdce. Milá Joy je příběh o tom, jak se jedna rodina naučila po tragédii zase žít. Kreslený deník se stal jeho každodenní terapií, jak se vyrovnat se steskem po náhlé ztrátě manželky a zároveň zvládnout péči o dvě děti. Svůj kreslený deník nadále udržuje, každý den přidává jeden kreslený strip na Twitter i Instagram.

A beautifully illustrated, comic and moving story of family life after loss, from former Disney illustrator Gary Andrews.

Gary Andrews shares his journey of faith, family, and career, beginning with his personal encounter with Jesus at age 12. Raised in a close-knit family in Mississippi, he navigated life's challenges while maintaining his spiritual foundation. His enduring love story with his wife, Mary Linda, began in 1967 and flourished despite long-distance trials. With over 35 years in journalism, he currently serves as the editor and publisher of the Yazoo Herald, where he connects with readers through devotionals and columns, often under the pen name Andy Grant.

The story follows three old friends who confront their crisis of faith at an interfaith conference representing Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. As they engage with various leaders and participants, they encounter profound themes of meaning, romance, and the potential for violence, reflecting the complexities of belief and coexistence among the world's major religions.

The author, a retired editor and publisher with 35 years in the newspaper and magazine industry, has channeled his passion for writing into Christian devotionals since 2011. His work, featured in various newspapers across the South and on his website, reflects his commitment to sharing faith. A sports enthusiast and former Air Force member, he draws on his diverse experiences and encounters with both believers and non-believers to inspire others with the message of Christ.

Splash is a four-level course for 7 to 12 year-olds, which has been designed to make learning English easy and fun. It combines English with cross-curricular topics chosen for their interest to children. Pupils learn by doing, in pairs and in groups, through stories, games, drama, songs and rhymes, and consolidate what they learn through book-centred activities.