CityView Magazine - Fayetteville, NC
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CityViewNC .com | 53 world is a celebration of moral courage and a reminder of our human capacity for strength, hope and justice. 6/"A CHRISTMAS CAROL" BY CHARLES DICKENS e real thing! is story of Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation aer visits by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future should be in everyone's library. e classic tale of redemption, humanity, and kindness toward our fellow human beings makes the perfect holiday gi for everyone. 7/"THESE TRUTHS: A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES" BY JILL LEPORE In this one-volume history of America, the author presents a masterly account of the origins of the rise of our now divided nation. With a devotion to facts, proof, and evidence, she places truth itself at the center of our country's history. omas Jefferson felt that the American experiment was based on three "truths" – political equality, natural rights, and the sovereignty of the people. Has our nation delivered on these promises? 8/"MANSFIELD'S BOOK OF MANLY MEN: AN UTTERLY INVIGORATING GUIDE TO BEING YOUR MOST MASCULINE SELF" BY STEPHEN MANSFIELD It seems the Western world is suffering from a lack of honor, dubious integrity, and phony manliness. How do we recover what we have lost? In Mansfield 's witty and compelling book, he offers guidance to the men in our society using examples of manhood from past cultures. Caution: is is a gi for the man with a sense of humor! is is just a sampling of many literary gi options. Books as presents need not be your fallback position. Rather, they can be the first and best thing you think about as gis! You will be surprised how much your friends and family appreciate your thoughtfulness in choosing a special book for them. And along the way, you may even find something for yourself! With grateful appreciation to my lifelong editor, and so much more, Hank Parfitt. Diane Parfitt can be reached at citycentergallerybooks@gmail.com. COMING IN JANUARY • Roasted oysters, Clyde's Cabin Band and a winter beach retreat • A New Year, A New Day for Fayetteville • Start the new year with a little pampering by Clayton Britt & Sons 3703 Bragg Blvd., Fayetteville, NC 28303 910.868.8319 | customercare@spaandpoolworld.com