Nancy May – författare

When we give a thought of blessing it''s as though a candle''s lit And the light that passes from it starts a tiny little flame In the one who takes the gift. The reflection of this flame within, then re-connects in us And though it''s deep within us, and rebounds without a fuss In spite of that it''s magical, because it reaffirms That though we may seem yards apart, this really cannot be If what I give connects in you, then re-connects in me. It must be that there lies beyond the life that I can view A bigger life, more glorious than anything I knew.

A funny, warm-hearted and engaging story. BlueInk Review????? A really fun book to read. Jackie Timmons, Readers FavoriteLife is pretty bad when youre jealous of an old mutt and an autistic brother, Benjamin thinks to himself. If only he knew how to talk to girls, he could achieve both his goals: get a reasonably hot looking girlfriend and thus, get respect from his wrestling teammates. But communication doesnt come easy in the McDowell family. Bens mother has better conversations with Rosie the dog than she does with him. His older brother, Johnny can only communicate by singing Beatles songs. His younger tattletale sister Elizabeth has her own problems dealing with the gossipy dance team. Bens father, meanwhile, keeps his wishes for Ben short and to the point: make top grades and be a champion wrestler.Through his love of reading, Ben meets Emily and life takes a happy turn until circumstances beyond their control intervene. How Ben learns to deal with his family dramas, a school bully and most of all, with his own insecurities.

Senior high school wrestler Ben must prepare for his last season on the mat, where he has to prove once and for all he is a champion wrestler. As he prepares for this challenge, J.T., his best friend, Talia, his new love interest, and Jordan, the newest wrestler on the team (and first female), all have insecurities and wants that distract him from his ambition. Their struggles show Ben that life's purpose is not always about winning but ultimately about relationships. In Dogs Don t Wrestle, the theme of meaning is explored by comparing the dogs lives to human lives in a humorous and poignant way. Although the book is targeted for young adults, older adults can appreciate the many references to music, poetry and movies of the past as well as the present. Through them, we see the continuous human longing for love, acceptance and meaning.