Showing results by author "Stanley Buford"

In this audiobook Growing Up Poor in a Frank Lloyd Wright Home, The author discusses how a family tragedy turns from bad to worse; or so it seemed. A poor family moves into a home that quickly proves that "all that glitters aint gold." Was this really the plan of Frank Lloyd Wright; America's most famous and respected architect or God's Divine providence? This is truly an exhilarating story.

In this book, Encounter With An Angel: He Always Paved My Way; Steve Lynwood, a high school senior confronts his fears as he prepares to go off to pursue his illusive dream of college life! A woman appears out of nowhere and asks him a question that will change his educational pursuits and his life forever.

In this audiobook, The Fragile Angel author Stanley G. Buford describes a tragic event experienced by an adventurous young girl. She breaks a cherished heirloom; a small angel figurine, while playing with it without consent of her parents. She runs away from home and realizes her mistake through the love of an adoring neighbor; whose daughter just happens to be her best friend, and learns a valuable lesson. This episode in her life changes the way she sees herself and her relationships with those she loves.

In this book, Selena, You're Beautiful! author Stanley G. Buford deals effectively with the subject of conflict within a family brought about by a dirty little secret. The main character, Selena, fights back to win her dignity, confidence and self-respect. This book is a great way to introduce children and young adults to the degradation and humiliation of child abuse within a family structure.

In the book, Nine Pounds of Gold, author Stanley G. Buford extols the virtues of a young "would-be scientist", Bick, who wants to change the world after inventing a machine to extract gold from the oceans. With his trusty sidekick, little brother Stink, and the confidence of a crafty science teacher, Mr. Priestly, he sets out to turn his new dream into reality. You will be amazed and intrigued with the ending to this story.

Bick and his younger brother, Stink, are taken back in time; through the power of their dream! They both awaken on the beach in the land of Israel during the era of the great King Solomon; the wisest man that ever lived. Bewildered and confused, at first, they collect themselves and plan a method of survival.

Frank Lewis is an affable old man who just happens to tell "Tall Tells' to pass the time. However, each time he tells a story or gives advice it usually comes to pass. Many family members don't see his "gift" as special as they are too close to the source. One day the governor comes to visit his mom in a nursing home where Frank is visiting his ailing wife. The Governor accepts his advice on an issue (housing for poor and elderly), and wins a 2nd term based on this valued advice! The story is circa 1929 (Depression Era).

This is a story about a guy, William S. Grundy, who gets a small part in a movie and winds up through hard work and sacrifice the main character. He is shy and introverted and this experience changes his perspective on life. Through his faith and the confidence of an aunt who always challenged him to expect the best, he turns to his faith and overcomes the odds.