Fiction Archives - OPPREMO

Rise from the Blue

Mimi — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 02:05:12 +0000

The book tells us the story of John Nobola, an immigrant of color who came to the United States of America with high hopes of finding refuge and happiness in a noble society. Once there, he realizes that many things have changed, over the course of a few years, from promising to deteriorating. Nobola witnesses various scenes of social violence and destruction; he is then critical of one wing of the political hierarchy which in particular favors those behind the social unrest. At the end, he feels the disappointment that the America he had dreamt of may be leaning backwards. Often, Nobola takes his frustrations out through public events, social media and conversations with friends and family. Still he remains hopeful for a better future of the country and praises the efforts of some very patriotic politicians.

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Dreams and Wishes, Wishes and Dreams

Mimi — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 02:05:12 +0000

The small town of Wilsonville, Alabama, encountered severe economic challenges. The spin-off affected Charlene and next-door neighbor James. Charlene refused to be defeated by challenges in life. Her grit and determination prevailed in extreme circumstances.

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Courting Rejection

Mimi — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 02:05:11 +0000

This book includes 40 years of writing seeking clarity and understanding, touching on most life topics : love, sex, politics, religion, faith, death. One chapter is reserved to translations of and originals written by the author in foreign languages.

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Under Vesuvius

Mimi — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 02:05:11 +0000

Under Vesuvius: A Reflective Travelogue in Verse and Prose traces a 2016 vacation in and around Sorrento, Italy. In the spirit of the Grand Tour and Mark Twain’s Innocents Abroad, the author writes about sights and sounds of the Italian countryside, shorelines and islands around the Tyrrhenian Sea, from Naples to the Amalfi Coast and the islands of Ischia and Capri. Under Vesuvius celebrates life in what feels like a magical land of cliffs and flowers, olives and lemons, evidenced by locals met along the way. It simultaneously discovers and contemplates lessons from the region’s long past peoples and the places and edifices they left behind, whether still incredibly above ground and undisturbed for two millennia in Paestum, or sadly buried for as long by Vesuvius in Pompeii and Herculaneum. This book urges a consideration of faith, art, sacred spaces, friendship, honor, witnessing truth in the face of abusive secular and ecclesial authority, the holiness of a person’s name, and the relentless, devastating effects of lead toxicity on unsuspecting victims two millennia ago and in our current day.

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God, Money & You

Mimi — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 02:05:11 +0000

The book is focused on unlocking the hidden truths about money and wealth from God’s perspective. It uses biblical scriptures as the basis for examination into whether or not money and wealth are considered bad and evil by God. The reader is presented with numerous scriptures to allow them to make a sound decision on this controversial topic among Christian believers. Hopefully after reading the pages of the book individuals will come away from it with insight and a thorough understanding that money and wealth are not evil or bad but something that God wants them to have.

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According to Your Faith

Mimi — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 02:05:10 +0000

Robert takes the reader on an in-depth journey through the stories of faith from the bible. The reader will develop a greater understanding of what it means to have faith in God.

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You Are More Than Special

Mimi — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 02:05:10 +0000

The wonders of the world are locked in the mind, soul, and spirit of man. Each person has a story to tell. Just waiting for someone to listen and understand.

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Overcoming Rejection

Mimi — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 02:05:10 +0000

Overcoming Rejection is a book designed to assist individuals struggling with painful memories of past experiences. Hurtful incidents have and will occur to everyone regardless of race, economic or social status. Through the use of the lives of various biblical people such as Joseph which will illustrate that rejection suffered at the hands of family members is nothing new. Furthermore, by exploring the situations encountered by Moses, David and Stephen to name a few one will be able to understand that troubles or difficulties at work affect everyone. Within the pages of this book the reader is reminded to seek God for answers and strength to endure for a more productive life. There are also great ideas of healthy methods that helps one deal with rejection as well as suggestions on harmful ways in which one should avoid. Clearly some of the biblical examples exemplified destructive ways that resulted in havoc. Remember, God’s way is always the best way which leads to a victorious life.

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Developing and Building the Mind and Heart of Christ Jesus

Mimi — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 02:05:09 +0000

The book is a heart desire to help individual believers to grow and mature in their personal walk with the Lord Jesus Christ. As they would become to understand that they are already the sons and daughters of God through their personal relationship with Jesus Christ. That the Christian walk is not about doing, but about being. And when we as believers start being the true sons and daughters of God the natural flow of doing happens. It’s all about who I am in Christ Jesus and practicing my true identity in Him, each and every day, that will allow heavens realities to manifest here on earth.

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This Last Mission

Mimi — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 02:05:08 +0000

Consuelo sat watching her air force pilot husband pack his flight bag and prepare for a mission. The mission was for an undetermined number of days to an unspecified location. He could not tell her where he was going nor how long he would be away. She was a seasoned military wife. She knew not to ask. Jeff was a B-2 bomber pilot.
She sat quietly trying to beat back tears as she became lost in memories of their lives together. She had to be strong. She didn’t want to show signs of weakness and give him anything to worry about on the home front. She dreaded the lonely days and nights that lay ahead while she waited and wondered where he was, and if he was safe. She knew she would be notified if he wasn’t.

Days later, Jeff called. “It is just a cat and mouse, waiting game. We are hoping against hope and praying with all our might that we do not have to take off unless it is to return home. We are waiting for the other shoe to fall.”
“Oh Jeff, we are praying that cool heads will prevail, and that the enemy doesn’t decide to escalate the rhetoric with his threats. The world is holding its breath.”

As they were saying their goodbyes, Consuelo could hear the alert horn sounding over the phone. Jeff quickly said, “Goodbye, honey. Love you Gotta go.” And the line went dead.
Consuelo sat in stone silence praying for his safety and for all the other pilots and military personnel who were scrambling to their duty stations and airplanes because of impending danger. She prayed silently that it was a false alarm and not a real and present danger to America or our allies.

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