{"id":8911039922470,"title":"Old Pine and Other Poems From a Long and Fortunate Life","handle":"old-pine-and-other-poems-from-a-long-and-fortunate-life-1","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5689\/files\/Stone_Tower_100x100.png?v=1546616956\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-selected=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5689\/files\/Stone_Tower_100x100.png?v=1546616956\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Porter Halyburton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover with Dust Jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798986817286\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e 206\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Contemplative and Inspiring\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpanning more than six decades, \u003ci\u003eOld Pine\u003c\/i\u003e presents poems and lyrics of a full, reflective, and meaningful life. Representing a lifetime of experiences and reflections Porter Halyburton has assembled more than one hundred of his writings composed throughout the seasons of his life. Included are early poems written while still a student, poems written while a prisoner of war in North Vietnam, poems of family and friendship and poems of love and loss. Also included are poems of nature, animals, and the sea. Finally, there are poems of memory and of philosophical musings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis poetry represents things and experiences that are common and uncommon. In each poem there are thoughts collected over many years and presented with clarity and simplicity. Readers will find reflections and words that provide wisdom and lift the spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing upon a lifetime of experiences—some common and others, very uncommon—Porter Halyburton presents poems and lyrics that reflect those experiences. Some, such as his poems and lyrics regarding his many years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam, were composed during the ordeal. There are poems of people and nature, relationships and remembrances, time, and existential thoughts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether the poems are written in haiku form or in the shape of a tree or other poetic forms, there is displayed a deep sense of self, others, and all that is in the world. Sharing memories and giving glimpses of his past and present, the author shapes his words as a potter crafts clay into a fine cup, vase, or bowl. Each is done with thought, care, and precision. Each is a reflection of its creator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading and reflecting upon these poems and lyrics will soothe the soul and remind readers that each of us has much for which we may be thankful. As a result of our interaction with and response to Halyburton’s poetry, perhaps we, too, may enjoy long and fortunate lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor Bio:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePorter Halyburton is a native of North Carolina and a graduate of Davidson College, the University of Georgia, and the U.S. Naval War College. He served more than 20 years as a naval officer and naval aviator, including seven and a half years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam. He later taught as the U.S. Naval War College, from which he is now Professor of Strategy Emeritus. 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Representing a lifetime of experiences and reflections Porter Halyburton has assembled more than one hundred of his writings composed throughout the seasons of his life. Included are early poems written while still a student, poems written while a prisoner of war in North Vietnam, poems of family and friendship and poems of love and loss. Also included are poems of nature, animals, and the sea. Finally, there are poems of memory and of philosophical musings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis poetry represents things and experiences that are common and uncommon. In each poem there are thoughts collected over many years and presented with clarity and simplicity. Readers will find reflections and words that provide wisdom and lift the spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing upon a lifetime of experiences—some common and others, very uncommon—Porter Halyburton presents poems and lyrics that reflect those experiences. Some, such as his poems and lyrics regarding his many years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam, were composed during the ordeal. There are poems of people and nature, relationships and remembrances, time, and existential thoughts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether the poems are written in haiku form or in the shape of a tree or other poetic forms, there is displayed a deep sense of self, others, and all that is in the world. Sharing memories and giving glimpses of his past and present, the author shapes his words as a potter crafts clay into a fine cup, vase, or bowl. Each is done with thought, care, and precision. Each is a reflection of its creator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading and reflecting upon these poems and lyrics will soothe the soul and remind readers that each of us has much for which we may be thankful. As a result of our interaction with and response to Halyburton’s poetry, perhaps we, too, may enjoy long and fortunate lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor Bio:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePorter Halyburton is a native of North Carolina and a graduate of Davidson College, the University of Georgia, and the U.S. Naval War College. He served more than 20 years as a naval officer and naval aviator, including seven and a half years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam. He later taught as the U.S. Naval War College, from which he is now Professor of Strategy Emeritus. 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{"id":8117127774502,"title":"True Friendship","handle":"true-friendship","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5689\/files\/10Publishing_240x240.jpg?v=1603809547\" alt=\"\" width=\"215\" height=\"59\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5689\/files\/10Publishing_240x240.jpg?v=1603809547\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #184b1b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Vaughan Roberts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #184b1b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN 9781909611320\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #184b1b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages 94\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a culture where online communications and communities can be set up in seconds, it is striking that loneliness is still rampant. 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He's both honest and clear in his approach as he shows us that knowing and being known by God is the hope we need to begin to deal with the sickness of our 'self-love' society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo whatever the state of you friendships, take heart and take hold of this book - because as you do you'll see that we can live out our true humanity as we sacrificially love others for God's glory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes thoughtful reflection and discussion questions to help change us as we read, as well as practical suggestions for how we can make a real difference to our friendships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #18511b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVaughan Roberts is Rector of St. Ebbe's, Oxford. He is President of the Proclamation Trust and the author of numerous books including God's Big Picture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}