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JUST 30 MINUTES
Just 30 Minutes is the time it takes to travel on the Hong Kong MTR (Mass Transit Railway) from Central Station on Hong Kong Island to its Tsuen Wan Terminus. During a nostalgic return holiday the author meets, in person or in a dream, on this crowded train, some of the many remarkable people she knew during her 15 years in Hong Kong. Recollecting their stories encourages her to appreciate the value of all people in all cultures.
"I have not been to Hong Kong, yet I feel I have experienced it through Elizabeth's eyes. Just 30 Minutes is a delight to read as she paints a word picture of each fascinating person she comes into contact with. She obviously enjoyed her life in Hong Kong and endeared herself to the people. In her book Elizabeth has fulfilled her aim to show these people as the centre part of her Christian Mission.”
– Dierdre Lindsay, Reading Enthusiast
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BE A BLESSING
Utilizing the techniques of narratology and literary analysis, this book examines the foundational biblical text of genesis to develop the theology of ordinary human work as well as a unique approach to both the topic of work and the literary structure of Genesis. The emerging concept of blessing rather than achievement provides a refreshing and yet practical approach to human work. This is a valuable complement to the current interest in this topic, and one that, although challenging some current concepts, is encouraging.
"Ostring's volume is a ground-breaking investigation into the theology of work within the book of Genesis. It's readable style and accessible content will appeal to a broad range of readers, in particular the Christians eager to understand the place of human work
in God's creation. It is essential reading."
– Laurence Turner, Principal Lecturer Emeritus, Newbold College
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CRAFTING A SYMPHONY IN WOOD:
The Anton Sie Story
Anton Sie, twice successful in achieving his aspirations in music and physics, demonstrates that focus and diligent hard work can achieve great goals. But his story also shows the inter-connectedness of humanity: Anton received his musical training in Indonesia from a virtually illiterate Muslim peasant guitarist and a Jewish refugee violinist, and his knowledge of physics and acoustics from Chinese Communist scientists. He has demonstrated a critical factor in the superior construction of Stradivarius violins, his work authenticated by Western musicians for whom he is very grateful.
"Anton Sie's triumph over poverty and hardship to emerge as a first-class violinmaker is sympathetically told by Elizabeth Ostring. Music lovers of every hue will treasure this enthralling story of an extraordinary life, while violinists may rejoice that the art of creating great violins did not vanish with the passing of the Italian masters. A truly inspirational tale."
– Bernard White, Assistant Professor, Sahmyook University, Korea
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TYRA
Through Blood, Sweat and Tears
Through the traumatic years of Finland's emergence as an independent nation, Tyra struggled with her understanding of God. Friends and family died through frightening natural disaster, the horrors of repeated wars, and a devastating murder in the family. Just when she thought her life was beginning to make sense, and Finland was no longer at war, her husband was evicted from the land he was farming, and to cope financially they were forced to migrate first to Arctic Sweden, and then to subtropical Australia. But finally, as she looked back over her life, she could see that the senseless made sense, and through everything God had a purpose.
"A gripping story! Full of surprises and tragedy. How much can one family handle? It depicts life in times of war and poverty in Finland but triumphs through faith in God in Australia. A truly compelling and sensitive read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the last word."
– Vernon Parameter - former Associate Secretary,
General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists