`The picture which Miss Miller paints of Henry as a ruthless realist throughout his reign is more convincing than Pollard's image of a political innocent or the older Catholic historians' hypothesis of an evil genius or the now discredited explanation of a degeneration brought about by lascivious living. In every sense he remains, as Churchill christened him, "an enormous man" and this scholarly study helps us to understand why.' G. R. Batho, University of Durham, for the Times Higher Education Supplement `This book is essential reading for specialists and will be a welcome addition to undergraduate reading lists.' Rosemary O'Day, British Book News `This book provides an invaluable foundation for the further study of a major topic which is only beginning to emerge from several decades of scholarly neglect.' Times Literary Supplement What did the King expect from his nobility? How generously did he reward service to the crown? What, on the other hand, was the attitude of the peerage to the monarchy? How important for noblemen was attendance in war and in such key areas of political activity as the court, council and parliament? In addressing these and many other questions, this book provides a fresh and vivid account of this central aspect of Tudor government.

Henry VIII and the English Nobility

History

Miller, Helen

Europe

Blackwell*publishers

World

Blackwell Pub.

Helen Miller's memoir, "21 Siblings: Cheaper by the Two Dozen" depicts the organized chaos of raising 22 children in a relatively small home. Her parents married young and proceeded to have 22 single birth children between December 16th, 1940 and January 13th, 1966. According to Wikipedia, the Miller family of 22 children held the record as the largest living single-birth U.S. family from one mother and one father in this century. 
Miller describes how the family managed as they grew up on a farm and lived off the land through good years and bad, and focuses on traditional meals depending on what produce was in season. She develops the theme of everyday life in a family where schedules revolved around the rhythm of the Catholic church and school calendar.
It's a surprisingly up-beat and always fascinating story of a unique Minnesota family's history. Miller is the 13th of 22 children, which puts her in a good position to see the whole picture of this unusual family.

21 Siblings: Cheaper by the Two Dozen

Biographies & Memoirs

Memoirs

Helen Miller

We Have Given Our Hearts Away

Peoples Book Club

. a missionary hero of a different sort - far more like you and me. In The Hardest Place, Helen Miller introduces powerful, passionate Warren & Dorothy Modricker. As part of Warren's team her personal knowledge brings this biography alive. She saw their strengths and weaknesses and shares their love for the Somali People. This is the story of reaching a culture damaged by sin and colonization, embittered toward one another by Communism and shattered by the remaining tribalism. Both God and faith are alive and well in this book. Brian Seim, Director, SIM Culture Connexions Helen Miller has captured the vision, passion and sacrifice of Warren and Dorothy Modrickers' lives. They gave all their energy and gifts to bring the gospel and the written Word to the Somali people. Their children are also "heroes" in this account and deserve our thanks. The Modrickers' story represents that of many other pioneers who gave their love and energy to open the way for the gospel in unreached places. You will be awed and challenged as you read this account. One day Somali brothers and sisters will be singing in the eternal choir that gives praise to the Lamb! Dr. Jim Plueddeman, former General Director of SIM International Through grade school and high school, Helen Miller had a strong desire to write. With the passage of time, that desire was supplanted by the desire to go to Africa and minister to Muslims. After high school, she enrolled in Multnomah School of the Bible, graduating in 1956. She sailed for Somalia in 1962. While there she met John Miller, who would become her husband. They served in Somalia until 1972, followed by stints in Ethiopia (1974-76) and Kenya (1977-89). They moved to Caronport, SK, where Helen returned to school and revisited her desire to write. After graduating with a BA in 1991, the Millers moved to Toronto to minister with Somali people. The Hardest Place is Helen's second book.

The Hardest Place

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Essence Publishing (Canada)

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