Bøker av Brenda Phillips

Gabriella spent years thinking she was an oddity...the freak of the family.As a photojournalist she traveled the world, securing recognition and awards within the industry.Using her talent, she secretly researches the family "curse". While in Romania, she uncovers thetruth surrounding the legacy which has affected her relatives since the 1600's.Discovering the truth comes with a dangerous assignment, Gabriella must protect a Wiccan...even at the expense of herfamily...or her life. Upon leaving Romania, Gabriella knows her only chance of survival is to go home. Back to where her life changed forever.No longer in control of the situation, Gabriella must trust a mere mortal in order to finish the mission. Connor Martin is drawn to Gabriella; her beauty beckons even as her secret surfaces. It quickly becomes apparent she needs his help. Will she accept him as her guardian? But more importantly, will she accept his love for both her and her beast?

This ethnography describes and explains how Mennonite Disaster Service, following a well-established tradition of helping their neighbors, organized volunteer efforts for the 2005 and 2008 Gulf Coast storms.