Kim Stafford Boeken

It's 2052, and you're a missionary. What do you do? The same thing missionaries have always done: free individuals from the ignorance and superstition of their primitive religious beliefs...say Unitarian Universalists, for example, or New Age spiritualists...and then bring them into the light of truth. This is the task of Mica and Walt, the two young adventurers featured in Sean Gardner's science fiction novel, Missionary. Basing their own faith on science, specifically the fields of neurobiology and evolutionary psychology, Mica and Walt explore the world that exists after the Great Divide, a time when individuals desperate to hold onto their religious beliefs fled into urban basement cults or wilderness camps to protect themselves from the revelations of the newly-invented gawd box. The two young missionaries are plunged into the epic battle at the heart of this divided world made up of sheep, dedicated to the old ways, and lumins, who embrace the future, when Walt is shot and abducted by fundamentalists from a mountain camp near Seattle who plan to increase their numbers by forcibly converting outsiders. As Mica searches for and tries to rescue Walt, readers will discover how radically the world is going to change once the current research on what belief is and where it comes from is released to the general public. What will you believe as you read the last pages of Missionary? Will your world ever be the same again?

Tension escalates as April receives a phone call that disrupts a critical moment. The detective, O'Keefe, is present, urging her to connect with Gil, who is anxiously waiting. When Gil answers, he is met with shocking news from O'Keefe about his wife, plunging him into a state of disbelief and fear. The narrative explores themes of suspense, emotional turmoil, and the impact of sudden, devastating news on relationships. The unfolding drama grips the reader, highlighting the fragility of life and the weight of unexpected revelations.

This collection showcases a blend of new and selected poems by Kim Stafford, highlighting his lyrical exploration of nature, memory, and the human experience. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt reflections, Stafford invites readers to contemplate the beauty and complexity of life. The poems resonate with themes of connection, resilience, and the passage of time, making this anthology a poignant journey through the poet's rich emotional landscape.

The collection features evocative poems designed to inspire awareness and action regarding environmental issues. With lyrical anthems that celebrate the connection between humanity and nature, the work aims to awaken readers to the urgent need for change. Through its verses, it emphasizes themes of kinship and the importance of caring for the earth, inviting readers to reflect on their relationship with the world around them.

Focusing on the experiences of Alex and Derek, the narrative captures their initial twenty-four hours in foster care, highlighting the feelings of confusion and isolation many children face. By depicting their journey, the book offers a sense of normalcy and reassurance, emphasizing that these children are not alone in their struggles. It aims to foster understanding and empathy towards the foster care system, providing comfort to young readers navigating similar situations.

The collection features fifty-two vignettes that capture the essence of Oregon's stunning coastline, highlighting its people, wildlife, and culture. Through evocative storytelling, Kim Stafford conveys themes of wonder, joy, and the profound connection between humanity and nature. The narratives celebrate both the miraculous aspects of existence and humanity's humble place in the face of the ocean's power. Stafford's lyrical prose invites readers to appreciate the beauty of the world, making this work a heartfelt tribute to life along the shore.

The memoir provides an insightful perspective on the experiences of conscientious objectors during World War II, focusing on William Stafford's internment from 1942 to 1945. It captures his personal journey and reflections during this challenging period, revealing how these experiences shaped his identity and influenced his development as a prominent American poet. Through Stafford's narrative, readers gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of war, pacifism, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Focusing on resilience and connection, this collection features citizen poems that address challenging times. It includes heartfelt testaments for global unity, enchanting spells for peace, blessings for the earth, and comforting reflections on family. The diverse voices within aim to inspire hope and foster a sense of community amidst adversity.

Bret and Kim Stafford, the oldest children of the poet and pacifist William Stafford, were pals. Bret was the good son, the obedient public servant, Kim the itinerant wanderer. In this family of two parent teachers, with its intermittent celebration of “talking recklessly,” there was a code of silence about hard “Why tell what hurts?” As childhood pleasures ebbed, this reticence took its toll on Bret, unable to reveal his troubles. Against a backdrop of the 1960s — puritan in the summer of love, pacifist in the Vietnam era — Bret became a casualty of his interior war and took his life in 1988. 100 Tricks Every Boy Can Do casts spells in search of the lost climbing the water tower to stand naked under the moon, cowboys and Indians with real bullets, breaking into church to play a serenade for God, struggling for love, and making bail. In this book, through a brother’s devotions, the lost saint teaches us about depression, the tender ancestry of violence, the quest for harmonious relations, and finally the trick of joy.