Tom McGrath's accounts of the cruising life aboard the tiny sailboats Damn Foole and Damn Foole II have achieved cult status in the magazine Messing About in Boats. With humor and a touch of irony, he makes observations that resonate with cruising sailors, shoestring boaters, and others who take their boats more seriously than themselves.McGrath sprinkles his sailing anecdotes with biting social commentary; he casts a satirical eye at everything from waterfront development to the Civil War, from foreign fishing boats to the arrival of the Mayflower. Never totally dogmatic, he's frequently interrupted by members of his "spirit crew," who argue various points of view and brew trouble in every port. Even the boat chimes in occasionally to settle debates or rescue the author from his mistakes. McGrath's ability to laugh at himself and his seamanship follies give these tales universal appeal.Complete with McGrath's rough pen-and-ink sketches, this is sure to become a classic among those who love

Voyages of the Damn Foole

McGrath, Tom

Travel

Intl Marine Pub

In 1977, Tom McGrath crossed the United States in the record time of 53 days and seven minutes. Few would have guessed that he was a bar owner or that he would fight harder to stay sober than he ever did to keep running. With countless charity runs organized all over the world and his 10th bar still up and running in New York City, the question still remains, “Who is Tom McGrath?” "A compelling tale of an authentic man. Tom McGrath has lived a life with two great themes, one as a fearless ultramarathon runner, the other a harrowing descent into alcoholism. His is a story of rare heroic athletic achievement and personal survival. I could not put it down.” - David Blaikie Ultra marathon World "A monument whose inscription offers truth to all who visit: the drinker; the smoker; the athlete; the Christian; the philosopher.” - Jesse Riley Trans-Am Race Director 92-96

The Black Sheep: The Fittest / Unfittest Bar Owner In New York

Biographies & Memoirs

Beasley, Jared

Memoirs

Tom McGrath

'A triumph of family story-telling' Hugo Hamilton, author of The Pages. A tale of three journeys, the final one a successful pursuit of shadows' Myles Dungan Growing up in Waterford, Tom McGrath never noticed the odd gaps in the stories of his parents' lives before he was born; it was only many years after they died that he uncovered the unspoken truths, which did so much to explain the people they had been. Here he tells the incredible true story of his father's conscription into the British Army, his escape from a prisoner-of-war camp in Poland, his daring journey across Europe and subsequent recapture - and the devastating news that awaited him in England. Tom's research also led him to discover that his mother also carried a heartbreaking secret. In writing this book Tom not only recreated his father's nail-biting escape but also embarked on a journey of his own to reconnect with previously unknown family members. Unspoken pieces together an extraordinarily rare tale that encompasses memoir, family history, and two parallel stories that were almost lost for ever.

Unspoken: A Father’s Wartime Escape. A Son’s Family Discovered

Historical

Gill Books

Family life is a spiritual path Is your family calendar so jammed that there’s never enough time to “be spiritual”? Maybe you need to think about spirituality in a new way. Author, editor, and speaker Tom McGrath shows how the hectic and ordinary moments of family life offer endless opportunities to live more deeply. This book is full of stories and ideas for parents who care about their children’s souls. McGrath suggests how we can foster a healthy spirituality in our children—while tending to our own spirits as well. He presents many useful lessons and practical strategies for passing on religious heritage, including: • Introducing children to sacred time • Examining the image of God we actively (or passively) present to our children • Fostering empathy to build our children’s moral character • Learning to pray creatively as a family • Developing spiritual disciplines as parents • Cultivating a spirit of forgiveness in the home “If you ever wanted to be a great and inspiring parent, this book gives you the tools to learn how.” —Mark Victor Hansen, co-creator, #1 New York Times best-selling series Chicken Soup for the Soul

Raising Faith-Filled Kids: Ordinary Opportunities to Nurture Spirituality at Home

Children's Books

Religions

Loyola Press

La edición en español de la popular guía para padres de familia, escrita por Tom McGrath, Educando hijos en la plenitud de la fe. Esta recopilación de consejos y herramientas fáciles ayuda a padres y madres a realizar un camino espiritual e inspirar la virtud, la disciplina y la esperanza en sus familias. Escrito desde su experiencia personal y tomando experiencias de otros, McGrath les muestra a otros padres y madres cómo traer la fe a la vida familiar diaria usando objetos familiares y rutinas regulares. Con treinta y tres consejos [bajo el título Manos a la obra] para poner en acción, este libro práctico ayudará a los padres y madres a estimular la fe en la vida de sus hijos, desde la infancia hasta la adolescencia. Educando hijos en la plenitud de la fe: guía para el diálogo y la reflexión. Descárguese esta guía GRATIS en formato pdf. Esta guía le ofrece un esquema para usar el libro Educando hijos en la plenitud de la fe en su programa catequético para padres de familia. El esquema está divido en 15 sesiones. Raising Faith-Filled Kids, written by family faith expert Tom McGrath, offers a generous collection of easy tips and tools to help Catholic families realize a spiritual path, and to help parents inspire virtue, discipline, and hope in their children. Writing from personal experience and drawing from the experiences of others, McGrath—a father of two grown daughters—shows fellow parents how to bring faith into everyday family life through familiar objects and regular routines. The book features twenty-three "Taking Action Tips," allowing parents to make immediate strides in helping their children's faith to grow.

Educando hijos en la plenitud de la fe: Oportunidades ordinarias para nutrir la espiritualidad del hogar (Spanish Edition)

Parenting & Relationships

Parenting

Designed for all ages, The Meal Box is guaranteed to be a humongous hit around the table. Each of 52 cards features a question designed to spice up conversations and get parents and kids talking like never before; the reverse side offers a practical tip to help parents apply the general theme of the question to their family’s life of faith. Sample front: If you could build a private bridge or tunnel that would take you directly from your home to any place at all, what would it connect you to? Sample back: Prayer is one of the surest ways we connect with God. At any time, in any circumstance, you can talk to God heart-to-heart. Make prayer a daily habit in your home.Also available in Spanish! En torno a la mesa

The Meal Box: Fun Questions and Family Tips to Get Mealtime Conversations Cookin'

Religion & Spirituality

Nicholaus, Bret

Christian Books & Bibles

2023: A Book of Grace-Filled Days provides a concise and structured way to listen to God's voice every day of the year.

2023: A Book of Grace-Filled Days

Are you stressed out? Does your life seem to go from one stressful moment to another? Then a typical book on coping with stress will probably be just one more item for your to-do list rather than a helpful remedy.
What you need, instead, is a good dose of Stress Therapy. With its short, sound advice and lighthearted drawings, this small, unique book provides practical, effective, and insightful guidance for recognizing and responding to stress. Stress Therapy won't make your life stress-free, but it can help you manage stress in ways that will enhance your life.

Stress Therapy

Abbey Pr

In 366 daily meditations - each followed by an illuminating Bible verse - this inspirational collection will help all parents find wisdom, insight and joy in their work of nurturing.

Daily Meditations for Busy Parents

Worship & Devotion

ACTA Publications

Laurel and Hardy

Literature & Fiction

Dramas & Plays

Capercaillie Books

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