Bøger af Marilyn Gilbert Komechak

Signs of Life follows diverse characters as they live, bravely though often blindly, in the rural areas and small towns where they run into life's jagged walls-yet still they seek for marrow, some sign, to sustain them on their singular journeys. Here you will find eleven stories that will both trouble and please you. You'll come upon a woman who goes to the funerals of strangers, a Texas beauty parlor operator, the manager of a trailer park, a country preacher, a bare-back bronc rider and a lovelorn bachelor-the kinds of people who'll make you marvel at their courage and at the same time wonder at the precariousness of their lives. And you'll recognize in their stories people you've known all your life.

Have better relationships with your co-workers, friends and family. Gain confidence in yourself as you learn how to deal with others. Let your emotions be your ally and get control of your life.

The story of Texas windmillers and one man who has made a life "tilting" at windmills.

This is a compilation of original poetry and song lyrics by Marilyn Gilbert Komechak. Ms. Komechak is an award-winning, published poet and songwriter. Michael Baldwin, President of the Fort Worth Poetry Society and winner of two state-level poetry manuscript contests, said of this book, "Are you missing the duende, the deep passion in poetry that is haunted by reminders of mortality? You will find it in abundance in these wonderful poems by Marilyn Komechak, but also her exuberant love of life and her uncanny evocation of sun-washed Southwest Texas, New Mexico, and even more exotic imaginary venues. There is something to astonish in almost every poem: tear-catchers from the Civil War, ancient Indian petroglyphs, Russian holy icons on barn steps, meditations on pentimenti. Each poem is extraordinary in extraordinary ways. Then come the song lyrics. Willie and Waylon need not apply. These are story songs of sly insouciance amid deceptively simple tales. I've loved and been nourished by Marilyn's writing for many years; I think you will too if you are sufficiently adventurous."Marilyn Gilbert Komechak is a licensed psychologist who has served as a consultant to schools, businesses, and corporations. While maintaining a private practice, she wrote numerous articles and a book, Getting Yourself Together. She continued writing after she retired and has now included an award-winning children's book, Paisano Pete: Snake-killer Bird, a children's historical narrative about Deborah Sampson, a true hero of the American Revolutionary War, entitled The Girl Who Went to War; and she collaborated with her talented artist daughter, Kim Komechak, on an illustrated collection of poetry and paintings, titled Painted Poems: Interior Scapes. Now, she offers this beautiful collection of poetry and song lyrics which take the reader on a moonlit waltz through a world filled with laughter, tears, song, and wisdom. Come glide along the Pecos, find yourself in the reflection of a painting or dusty petroglyph, or learn Sacajawea's nickname.

The mores of our society have twisted and turned in the last half century. People are searching for ways to rediscover their moral and spiritual roots. Dr. Komechak brings together thoughts from great writers, poets, and thinkers on this subject, then adds her own unique perspective as a psychologist and counselor. The result is a delightful, thought-provoking tome that is a must-read for anyone concerned about the moral health of our nation. Judith J. Carrier, Ed.D President Tarrant Country College, Southeast Campus