Böcker av Ron Unruh

The poems in this collection are whimsical, amusing, romantic and sometimes solemn. They are honest and uncomplicated. Vintage is a suitable term for this compilation. Whereas a wine maker uses the term 'vintage' to specify the year in which grapes are harvested and turned into an appealing wine, Ron Unruh uses the word 'vintage' to define from his long life, a variety of sensations he has experienced. Yet many poems contain themes with which you will identify. Like a wine, life within his poems is refined, graceful, and well-balanced. Unruh is a romantic, an artist and an author. In this, Ron's first published poetry collection, themes from 81 years of life are gathered in four sections: Life As It Is, Life As I Like It, Life As It Was, and, Life As It Will Be. A Back Story accompanies some poems to provide a context for the ideas expressed within. You will enjoy the sentiments emoted in this book.

Descendants of Mennonite immigrants from South Russia to the Canadian Prairies will find 'Like the Morning Sun' a charmingly informative read. The author, 81-year-old Ron Unruh, initially sought to leave a record of his life and ancestors for his siblings, children, and grandchildren. A commonality exists between his family story and thousands of others that are rooted in the same socio-religious heritage. The Unruh, Loewen, Doerksen, Fast, and Willems lineages in this book, represent the broader Mennonite community. They are heirs to theology emerging from the Protestant Reformation, particularly the convictions of Anabaptist believers known as Mennonites. Settling in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, these family histories embody lessons of devotion, tenacity, and faithfulness, transcending Ron Unruh's personal narrative. 'Like the Morning Sun, ' serves as a rich historical resource, exploring the enduring commitment of Mennonites to faithfulness despite challenges with state churches, other faith traditions, and political leaders from 1500-1900 AD. The subtitle, 'A Personal and Family Spiritual Portrait, ' reflects the notable pursuit of ten generations of five families who exemplified the inspirational truth of Proverbs 4:18, "The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day."