Choose Me

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Told in alternating voices, the debut novel CHOOSE ME is the tumultuous story of a Latina woman and an African American man whose search for true romance takes a detour through the perfect love of God. Eva has no desire for romance. She's a self-reliant, celibate Christian who, despite a truly bad marriage, has successfully raised two college-aged sons. Adam wouldn't mind being in love, but women seem to be too much trouble-they just have too many expectations. As a recent cancer survivor, he just wants time to heal, write his books and poetry, and work on his spirituality. But when Eva and Adam unexpectedly meet, their attraction to each other is immediate and undeniable. Struggling with their doubts and seemingly insurmountable pain, they will start to let down their guard-and share a love that only God would understand.

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Awesome.......2007-05-24

I can not tell you how awesome this book is. Its such an inspiration for single Christian women waiting for their "Boaz". It took me no time to read it - its a wonderful story. Im definitely encouraged!

Questions for Xenia.......2006-01-14

I agree with previous reviewers this book is worth reading, and I also read it fast! Engaging characters? Yes! The author did a good job creating a multitude of special worlds: Chicago (for those of us who don't live there); saved Christianity (for those of us who don't attend that type of church) an interracial church (rare outside of fiction) and even an interracial set of friends. Nicely done.

I was taken aback by comments from one reader who thought Eva's hip liberal lifestyle was a contradiction to her Christian values. Oh dear, that never occurred to me! Jesus was no conservative in his time, now that I think about it. Thanks, Ms. Ruiz, for highlighting this issue, even if it never crossed your mind that anyone would question whether God loves hip liberals too.

Oh well, I can't help it, there are some things I wish were just a little different. I was fascinated when we learned that Jade's suiter, Achille (can't remember how you spelled it)anyway he was a celibate Christian too. I was frustrated that Adam would not discuss this in more detail with Jade. Yes, they were brother and sister who don't talk about sexual details, but they seemed close and this could have been a chance to learn more about Achille and also a great discussion between Adam and Jade. For example, in Adam's POV he notices he thinks it's a great idea for his sister's suitor to be celibate, (as opposed to his girlfriend) but he doesn't explore this thought or seem to learn from it. A lot left on the table there.

The sexual encounter between Adam and Eva didn't need to be SUCH a bummer, after all that buildup. By that time they knew they both cared deeply for each other, much more than either had experienced in previous relationships, and they were too smart not to realize it, also too smart not to realize how precious it should have been. We all could have used a break from Eva's relentless determination not to enjoy anything, ever. She stopped having a good time way too soon.

By the end, I was starting to think she was so mean to Adam that maybe they would break up for good, after all. She made him wait nine days before she said "yes" to his proposal! I was mad at her by that time, and stopped being on her side. Or at least when she finally said yes, I wanted some indication that she had learned something about love between a man and a woman -- that God is not absent from their relationship, that God wants them to be happy, that God wants good things for us while we are here under the sun, and that sometimes it's our job to recognize something good - in fact I felt she was sinning when she turned away from Adam two or three or four times too many. She never learned this lesson. I hope she learns it in their couple's counseling. And why on earth would she want a long engagement? That was way too harsh!

Ms Ruiz, I enjoyed your writing and I can see you looking at me with a skeptical expression from your photo on the back flap of the book. These are only my comments, and I'm working on a novel myself, for whatever that is worth. Congratulations on your accomplishment and good luck with future projects.

Determined.......2005-12-11

The story of Eva, a staunch Latina Christian woman, who is celibate and meets Adam, who is recovering from cancer and he is at odds with God. They want to be together; however, they each are struggling with their own issues. Life happens and they try to make the best of it. They must come to grips with their love for each other and with their spirituality. A good mixing of spiritual beliefs and day-to-day issues. I enjoyed the way Ms. Ruiz handled God, spirituality and celibacy.

This Is DEFINITELY The Right Choice!.......2005-12-03

In Choose Me, Eva Clemente has survived a failed marriage and raised two sons on her own. With her sons away at college, she is not searching for Mr. Right but for a righteous man of God. Eva became celibate 5 years ago to refocus on herself and to prepare for what God wants her to do. Eva was about to give up hope on finding a good Christian man until she meets Adam Black. Adam has a strong Christian faith until he comes down with a serious illness. He's found something wonderful in Eva but can Adam be in a celibate relationship?

Choose Me is a moving debut novel by Xenia Ruiz. One of the things that makes this novel shine is the diverse background of the two main characters. Eva is Afro-Latino and Adam is African-American but it is not the main focus of this story. Ruiz showed great vision by showing how difficult choosing celibacy can be for someone who was once a sexually active adult. Choose Me is not a quick read, but that's what good about this novel. This story is told in a gradual, unhurried fashion that gives you time to appreciate the deep love that develops between Eva and Adam. Choose Me is beautiful and poetic, and Xenia Ruiz has the knack for telling a refreshing, emotional story that will hopefully be the start to a long career.

Choose Me.......2005-11-20

Choose Me is a love story about a Christian woman, Eva who has committed to remaining celibate. Eva, a 40-year old divorcee with two adult children, is tired of the lame stories that come with men who seem to be out for only one thing. Although her sister, Maya and and best friend, Simone mock her for not having sex, Eva is determined to focus on Jesus and live for Him whoheartedly.

However, she meets a tall, dark, and handsome man named Adam. Adam and Eva? Is this God or a mere coincidence? Adam and Eva get acquainted and their feelings for one another grow. Because of this, Eva begins to rethink her celibacy.

Will Eva hear the Lord's voice and avoid having sex with Adam or will she break her committment to the Lord?

Choose Me is the story for many Christian women who are striving to live for the Lord. Mr. Right seems to come along, but anytime he causes us to lose focus on God, it's time to draw closer to the Lord for wisdom and guidance.

Whenever there's a choice between a man or God, the voice of God will always say Choose Me.

Ms. Ruiz does a great job with this story. Her ability to tell the story in first person narrative is amazing! This is a must read for every woman who loves a good, clean, and realistic love story.

Can't wait to read your next book, Mr. Ruiz!

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Love under the microscope
Sad and bleak fiction
Intensely sensual

Choose Me
Evelyn Lau
Manufacturer: Doubleday Canada Ltd. 1999
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In this latest collection of short fiction, Evelyn Lau's elegant prose explores the complexity of human relationships. Though they long to be chosen, the women in Lau's stories are drawn to men they can't have, men whose allure fades the more available they become. The wives and lovers of those men confront each other with a discordant mix of admiration and jealousy.

In the novella, "Choose Me," Becky's attraction to Warner is equalled in intensity by her fascination with Annabelle, his aging but still glamorous wife. Zoe, the young poet of "Family," retreats from Douglas when she realizes that their involvement will never rival the "grand passion" he once shared with his wife. In "Suburbia," Belinda is increasingly disgusted by every aspect of her lover, as more and more she comes to see him through his wife's disappointed gaze.

With a precise eye and a deft touch, Lau explores the ambiguous motives that propel her characters into emotional and sexual entanglements. Lau's use of language is controlled, and her images sensuously described.

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Love under the microscope.......2003-09-09

Evelyn Lau has done it once again (see also Fresh Girls, and InsideOut, though they are sometimes hard to find, esp outside Canada). Her writing is like a medical dissection of emotions and relationships. Sharp, biting, scathingly unsentimental. Beautiful concise words and images. Here are women we all know, and probably in many ways ourselves... drawn to the mentor, the older professor, the married man. In a relationship with someone twice our age, what do we do when he is ready for retirement and we are living our lives to the fullest. Dark, somewhat bleak. I recommend, if you like tight realistic prose about emotions and human interaction.

Sad and bleak fiction.......2003-01-30

This is the saddest book. Self-hating young women dating rude and obnoxious old men.
Ms. Lau seems to eroticize the geriatric, it is a pervasion that I cannot get into.
Bleak, even repulsive fiction, about even bleaker people trying to have sad and lonely sex. I can safely say that this book terrorized me.

Intensely sensual.......2000-11-14

Evelyn Lau is an incredibly intense and fascinating writer. Her words bring you closer into the character's thoughts, feelings, and actions. An amazing writer that should be cherished! From her first book "Runaway: Diary of a Street Kid" to her multiple collections of short stories, she is incredible! A must for anyone who wants to truly feel what another person is feeling. AMAZING!

Are You the One for Me: How to Choose the Right Partner

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Are You the One for Me: How to Choose the Right Partner
John James , and Ibis Schlesinger
Manufacturer: Addison Wesley Publishing Company
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Choose Me (A Changes Romance, No 8)
Marilyn Kaye
Manufacturer: Harpercollins (Mm)
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Choose Me (Hop Step Jump)
Lynn Kramer
Manufacturer: Macmillan Education Ltd
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ASIN: 0333568672

Choose Me: Portraits of a Presidential Race (Newsweek Book)

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Portraits of the 1988 Presidential Election

Choose Me: Portraits of a Presidential Race (Newsweek Book)
Jim Wooten
Manufacturer: Newsweek Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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Portraits of the 1988 Presidential Election.......2001-06-24

This book very effectively shows the candidates of 1988 in black and white. The pictures are candid and mostly behind-the-scenes. These pictures are revealing because the candidates were often unaware they were being photographed. The Republican nominees, Bush and Quayle, are shown. So are the other GOP contenders, including; Al Haig, Jack Kemp, Bob Dole and Pete duPont. The Democrats include Michael Dukakis, Gary Hart, Bruce Babbitt, Richard Gephardt, Al Gore and others. The Foreward is written by Sam Donaldson.

Chosen By God: Why Did God Choose Me? (Study Guide Discipleship Series)

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Chosen By God: Why Did God Choose Me? (Study Guide Discipleship Series)
Thomas Frizelle
Manufacturer: Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0570093058

Don't Ask Me To Choose: Teens Write About Divorce

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Don't Ask Me To Choose: Teens Write About Divorce
Youth Communication
Manufacturer: Youth Communication
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound
ASIN: 193393932X
Release Date: 2005-01-01

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Teens write about the impact of divorce, including feelings of anger and self-blame. Several writers describe being caught in a tug of war between mom and dad. But they also describe increased self-reliance, the joys of step-siblings, and other positive outcomes.

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i choose 2 be me Special Edition
J. Swain
Manufacturer: Smilee Productions
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ASIN: B000ND5V0S

I choose to belong (The "Come unto me" library)

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I choose to belong (The "Come unto me" library)
Susan Davis
Manufacturer: Southern Pub. Association
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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

CCEL Classics CD: works by Saint Augustine, John Calvin, John Donne, Julian of Norwich, Brother Lawrence, Martin Luther, Saint Teresa of Avila, Thomas Aquinas, Thomas a Kempis, John Wesley, and more!

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CCEL Classics CD: works by Saint Augustine, John Calvin, John Donne, Julian of Norwich, Brother Lawrence, Martin Luther, Saint Teresa of Avila, Thomas Aquinas, Thomas a Kempis, John Wesley, and more!
Dr. W. Harry Plantinga
Manufacturer: Christian Classics Ethereal Library
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The most important spiritual writings of Christian history are available on this Classics CD by the Christian Classics Ethereal Library (CCEL) at Calvin College. It contains 118 Christian classics, including three versions of the Bible, several commentaries, Bible dictionaries, readings, spiritual guides, sermons, poems and journals -- all in a convenient, searchable form. Books are available in HTML and PDF formats. The easy-to-use CCEL Desktop software powering the CD enables users to browse and print books and install additional books from the Web. The top-of-class search engine can search for words or phrases in books, in authors works or in the whole library. In addition, it can search for dictionary definitions of words and commentary or references to scripture passages. The interface is a Web browser. The CD is compatible with Windows 2000+, Macintosh 10.3+, and most Linux versions.

Fountain of Fire (Get Connected Romances)

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Fountain of Fire (Get Connected Romances)
Josie Litton
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ASIN: 0553585851
Release Date: 2003-08-26

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The legendary island nation of Akora endows its descendants with rare gifts. Now one compassionate young woman must discover her own extraordinary power--and her heart’s desire--by facing the greatest challenge of her life....

Fountain of Fire

Daughter of a renowned Akoran warrior and an English-born beauty, Clio is content with her lot as a pretty, warmhearted girl among a family of compelling and exquisitely attractive people. Yet it is precisely her immensely soothing nature that is to bring her unexpected power--and passion. For a distressed young Queen Victoria has requested that Clio become her lady-in-waiting. During a time of political unrest, it is a position of inherent danger. But Clio is determined to be of service....Charged with safeguarding the queen from a suspected assassination plot, William, earl of Holyhood, is delighted to have the company of Clio. Not only is her sweetness a balm to the soul, but she is also, curiously, an Akoran princess. Long fascinated by the tantalizing island, William soon finds his interest superseded by an enchantment with Clio herself. Surprised by their deep mutual attraction, the couple have only to agree on how best to protect the queen--and themselves--from those who would steal their futures. But it is a task more easily said than done, and one that may hold the fate of an empire--and a blossoming love--in the balance.

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The legendary island nation of Akora endows its descendants with rare gifts. Now one compassionate young woman must discover her own extraordinary power -- and her heart's desire -- by facing the greatest challenge of her life....

Daughter of a renowned Akoran warrior and an English-born beauty, Clio is content with her lot as a pretty, warmhearted girl among a family of compelling and exquisitely attractive people. Yet it is precisely her immensely soothing nature that is to bring her unexpected power -- and passion. For a distressed young Queen Victoria has requested that Clio become her lady-in-waiting. During a time of political unrest, it is a position of inherent danger. But Clio is determined to be of service....

Charged with safeguarding the queen from a suspected assassination plot, William, earl of Holyhood, is delighted to have the company of Clio. Not only is her sweetness a balm to the soul, but she is also, curiously, an Akoran princess. Long fascinated by the tantalizing island, William soon finds his interest superseded by an enchantment with Clio herself.

Surprised by their deep mutual attraction, the couple have only to agree on how best to protect the queen -- and themselves -- from those who would steal their futures. But it is a task more easily said than done, and one that may hold the fate of an empire -- and a blossoming love -- in the balance.

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Good up until ending.......2004-01-09

This was a great love story and up until the end I would have heartily recommended it. In the end, they never really wrap up the case and you think...that can't be the ending.... Haven't read any of her other books...but I sure hope they end better than this one.

Excellent.......2003-12-29

I've read each of Litton's books as it hits the bookstores and I eagerly await any new work.

This story won't disappoint any of her fans and it will definately hook any new readers. Clio (daughter of two of Litton's best characters Atreus and Brianna) travels to England with her parents for the coronation of Victoria, the new Queen. From a family of women who have supernatural 'gifts' that come forward during times of peril, Clio has always been simply normal. But she starts to hallucinate about the past while at the estate of William, our hero. Of course they fall in love, but they also work together to find those behind the plot to kill the Queen.

The sex scenes were rather gratuitous but overall this was a great book to read. I loved the new characters and it was great to see the new additions to the family trees.

Avid reader.......2003-10-08

I purchased one of Josie Litton's books "just for the heck of it" because it sounded like it might be ok. I'd never heard of her before that. Since then I've bought all of hers - she is very good. You won't be disappointed.

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Pure Balm for the restless heart and Soul
Best RUMI rendition by far
More than just translations
Breathtakingly beautiful and deeply stirring.
The best translations of Rumi I have ever found.

Rumi: Fountain of Fire
Nader Khalili
Manufacturer: Cal-Earth Press
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ASIN: 1889625035

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75 poems translated from the original Persian texts by architect and author Nader Khalili. Rumi's poetry is the inspiration behind the author's architectural work and the Rumi domes of light (book cover photo). Come let's fall in love again; let's turn all the dirt in this world to shiny gold.

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Pure Balm for the restless heart and Soul.......2000-07-26

Magnificient and soul-stirring poetry. The words flow like honey and transpose the heart into a restful state. It seems as if Runi had a direct connection to the glory of God. Sentimental and romantic to say the least. It is as if I was reading words written in gold and diamonds.

Best RUMI rendition by far.......2000-05-06

This is the best Rumi rendition I've seen, by far - and I've seen pretty much all of them (from Nicholson to Arberry to Barks to Schimmel to Shiva to Star). Khalili takes in Rumi in the original Persian, ingests, digests, and spits out pure ecstasy in English. He is free with form and selective with the verses - yet his rendition is closer to the original Persian than many of the non-native translators'. I keep one copy in the house, one in the car and one at work - each page is a momentary trap-door into another world. Khalili's is as Rumi was intended.

[update: july 2004]I can also recommend Raficq Abdulla's "Words of Paradise" and Jonathan Star's "Rumi: in the arms of the beloved" as good translations/renditions.

More than just translations.......2000-02-12

These poems are so poignantly rendered in the English language from the Persian, it's as if Rumi himself had traveled forward in time to rewrite them just for us. You don't have to be a Sufi to appreciate the wisdom of these words, and you don't have to like poetry to find them unbearably beautiful. This is the ultimate gift of love.

Breathtakingly beautiful and deeply stirring........1998-10-15

These translations are the purest and the most inspiring I've seen. Let this be your source of RUMI's teachings as it is mine.

"Seek not water, seek thirst."--Rumi

The best translations of Rumi I have ever found........1998-08-24

I have been searching for a copy of this book for over a year. While Coleman Barks seems to be getting better and better over time, Nader Khalili has arrived. These are wonderful selections, beautifully translated. Nader's style adds a wonderful touch to Rumi's sure words, and the resulting combination is truly inspiring. I can't sing enough praises for this book. Buy it, and help me convince Nader to write more. Anyone have his e-mail address?

12 Titles By Ker - Bruges Engagement - Danger Zone - Virtuous Lady - Impact - Silder Shores of Love - Duel of Passion 0 Pacific Aphrodite - Working Relationship - Fire of the Gods - Frazer's Law - Street of the Fountain - Voyage of the Mistral

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12 Titles By Ker - Bruges Engagement - Danger Zone - Virtuous Lady - Impact - Silder Shores of Love - Duel of Passion 0 Pacific Aphrodite - Working Relationship - Fire of the Gods - Frazer's Law - Street of the Fountain - Voyage of the Mistral
Madeleine Ker
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12 massmarket paperback Titles By Ker - Bruges Engagement - Danger Zone - Virtuous Lady - Impact - Silder Shores of Love - Duel of Passion 0 Pacific Aphrodite - Working Relationship - Fire of the Gods - Frazer's Law - Street of the Fountain - Voyage of the Mistral

Adventure at Fire Fountain (Moonbird stories)

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Adventure at Fire Fountain (Moonbird stories)
Mike Higgs
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THE FIRE AND THE FOUNTAIN
John Press
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The Fire and the Fountain: An Essay on Poetry

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The Fire and the Fountain: An Essay on Poetry

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The fire and the fountain: An essay on poetry
John Press
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THE FIRE AND THE FOUNTAIN: AN ESSAY ON POETRY.
John. Press
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