Böcker av Charlotte Endorf

Follow the eccentric and amazing journey of the 2011 Nebraska Mother of the Year, Charlotte Endorf. My Wooden Spoon will warm your soul with the urge to concentrate on the joys of living. Here are a handful of people God placed in her path whose extraordinary stories will surely motivate readers around the world. The chapters in this book are similar to a favorite wooden spoon. They are the most trustworthy, and the most loyal () who God chose for Charlotte to write about. Meet Jerrett, who survived the devastating tornado at the Little Sioux Scout Ranch on June 11, 2008 and got to visit the President; Jerry who served in the Peace Corps and learned how a winery operates; and Darla, with orphan roots, who as an adult started a church that gathers on the river bank at Brooky Bottom in Northeast Nebraska. There are also touching stories, including one about Matthew, who developed infantile spasms or seizures from a DPT shot when he was two months old. Mixed in, for good measure, are () many inspirational quotes and Bible verses().Culled from hours of wide-ranging interviews, this collection of lovingly detailed "snapshots" of real-life personalities (and the actual journey Charlotte has taken in 2011) is perfect for raising spirits and sharing with loved ones. Remarkable and heartwarming, My Wooden Spoon reminds us that the stories and experiences we pick up along the road of life are truly important. "A rich mixture of adventure, tragedy, and healing. A journey you simply must not miss." -Dave Papstein, businessman

Pearl Harbor and World War II changed the world. Six million service men and women were aboard troop trains that crisscrossed the nation, and the brief minutes they would spend in North Platte would be remembered for a lifetime.Early in the morning on December 17th the story got around that a train of local soldiers would pass through at 11 a.m. A small group gathered at the station and waited. Shortly after noon, a train pulled in, but it wasn't the local boys. Word passed that the locals would surely arrive by 3 p.m. A larger crowd had gathered, only to hear that a troop train would not arrive until 4:30 p.m.By this time, the "grapevine" had run its course and about five hundred relatives and friends of the soldiers huddled together at the depot. Baskets of fruit, Christmas gifts and fruit cakes were on hand. Read Bless Your Hearts to learn how this single idea turned into a fifty-one month operation with volunteers from more than one hundred communities in Nebraska and Colorado. These towns were called their "Honor Roll." Volunteers working at the desk wrote all types of cards, letters, and telegrams for the soldiers who had too little time to do so themselves. A total of $137,884.72 in 1940's dollars supported this worthy project, with >b>no governmental aid.

A quarter million children were touched by the Orphan Train movement from 1854 - 1929. Less than one hundred of these people still survive today to share their unique story.Our history books lacked this pertinent information until recently. Although this was the start of what we know today as foster care and adoption, riders were often "looked down upon or felt ashamed".

I didn't know I had this before but it sounds very necessary. I work very closely with B & N. Many of my customers go to Amazon. The more books I get the more these outlets are critical. Now that my Orphan Train talk is with the Nebraska Humanities Council, things will "begin to happen". It just took time. Patience is key!

MEET TEDDY He's a tiny fur ball with a huge heart and a powerful personality. This precious little stray is determined to change the lives of the family who rescues him from the pound-and change their lives he does. Teddy brings with him an abundance of love, joy, and opportunities for laughter, as well as distraction from the pain of illness and stress, all bundled up in a tidy little canine package. In return, Teddy receives unconditional love and affection from his adopted family, who learn how much they have needed him in their lives-which is almost as much as Teddy has needed them. This heartwarming, tail-wagging story will have dog owners everywhere giving their own pups a thankful pat for enriching their lives in so many ways."Teddy goes from dog pound disappointments, to an apartment-dwelling family of four who become virgin dog owners. This experience is prompted by the need to experiment with what is known by dog lovers as the magic of ownership. The lovely lady of the house is Charlotte, who hopes to save Teddy from destruction at the dog pound. She also wishes to know if a family pet would be beneficial in alleviating the migraine headaches she suffers, and if a pet could possibly help her daughter, who suffers constantly with the lingering debilitations of Lyme disease."Teddy not only wins the love and affection of this entire family, we see how the process of easing a dog into a family forms a special bond of mutual love and companionship. Charlotte finds that since Teddy came into the family, her migraines are becoming less and less a problem. Sarah still suffers the effects of Lyme disease but she is enjoying the love of a constant and faithful companion."Anyone who has a dog, or ever had a dog, should enjoy this warm, fuzzy tale and will identify with the puppy antics all dog owners cherish." - Patricia A. Bridges, devoted owner of two very special dogs, Double R Guest Ranch, LLC