The Resilient Apocalypse
Title | The Resilient Apocalypse PDF eBook |
Author | Julia Alexis Kushigian |
Publisher | UNC Press Books |
Total Pages | 259 |
Release | 2024 |
Genre | Apocalypse in literature |
ISBN | 1469681900 |
"Portraits of 'good battling evil' in the geography of Hell come in many forms in the Hispanic World. Apocalyptic nightmares, fearful images of life, chaos and death are inclusive and interdepEndent, yet simultaneously project an exceptional quality. Where images remain unfulfilled in narrow allegiances to a proscribed End, this investigation explores how narrative logic may challenge unified notions of finalities. Redeploying transglobal character and narrative potential, it distinguishes itself by training the lens on New Beginnings. Its analysis embeds resilient formulas for combating the End through resistance in Latin America and Spain revealed in gilded illustration, decolonizing drama, messianic chronicles and poetry, baroque letters, racially-motivated novels, sexuality-threatening films, and intimidating immigrant photos complete with destruction wreaked by climate change. Through chaos the resilient Apocalypse simultaneously performs as an internal defense (a vehicle for mourning) and a counter-discourse to power (a mechanism for resistance). Its strategy listens to and keeps the enemy 'in sight and in mind,' a formula for grappling with and engaging difference that analyzes the traces left on each other's cultural fabric in an open-Ended, communal struggle. This study argues for decolonizing the politics of the End and reformulating an incomplete, mythical, uncanny quality into a poetics of resistance garnering communal solutions and obligations. Here the Apocalypse is unremittingly sought after to redefine social justice, salvation and reality over time and past collateral damage, ironically providing future hope against itself, the crushing fear of the End. It crystalizes what had yet to be comprehensively explored: how rival traditions internalize competing apocalyptic worldviews to arrive at sustainable plans of action, time-tested, reputable cultural models to control dissension from within and without, and social goals supported by traces the other imprints on their cultural ethos. Bracketing the finality of the End and arguing the process from conflict archaeology toward New Beginnings, salvation, solace or hope, resolves an incomplete myth by negotiating the afterward. Revealing how plural, competing viewpoints of the End go a long way to legitimize each other, this theory of unfulfilled promise forever changes the way we engage the other and value the self"
The Resilient Apocalypse
Title | The Resilient Apocalypse PDF eBook |
Author | Julia A. Kushigian |
Publisher | UNC Press Books |
Total Pages | 364 |
Release | 2024-05-01 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 1469681897 |
Portraits of good battling evil in the geography of hell come in many forms in the Hispanic World. Apocalyptic nightmares, frightful images of chaos and death are inclusive and interrelated, yet simultaneously project an exceptional quality ("never seen or experienced before," "the mother of all battles," "I am the only one who can fix it"). This investigation explores how narrative logic may challenge unified notions of finalities when images remain unfulfilled in a proscribed End. By redeploying transglobal character and narrative potential, the Apocalypse suggests bewildering complexities as it trains its lens on New Beginnings. Here analysis explores resilient formulas for combating the End through resistance in Latin America, Spain and Latin@ communities in the US. Whether revealed through gilded illustrations, messianic chronicles, poetry, Baroque letters, racially-motivated novels, sexuality and spirituality in film or intimidating immigrant photos, apocalyptic examples explode notions of final moments. The Resilient Apocalypse ironically performs as both an internal defense (a vehicle for mourning) and a counter-discourse to power (a mechanism for resistance). This study argues for a strategy that listens to and keeps the enemy "in sight and in mind," a method for grappling with and engaging difference by decolonizing the politics of the End. It reformulates an incomplete, mythical, and uncanny narrative into a poetics of resistance with communal solutions and obligations. When the Apocalypse is unremittingly sought after to impose social justice, salvation and reason, it paradoxically introduces future hope against itself. In the works of Beato de Liebana, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, Cirilo Villaverde, Cristina Garcia, Martin Kohan, Jennifer Maytorena Taylor, Santiago Roncagliolo, Alfonso Cuaron, etc., rival traditions internalize competing apocalyptic worldviews and arrive at sustainable plans of action for negotiating the afterward. By bracketing the finality of the End and proposing a tension between conflict archaeology and the transcendence of opposition through renovation, salvation or hope, this study reveals how plural, competing viewpoints of the End go a long way to legitimizing each other. Ultimately, The Resilient Apocalypse traces a compelling narrative theory of unfulfilled promise that forever changes the way we engage the other and value the self during intervals of fear.
Resilient
Title | Resilient PDF eBook |
Author | John Eldredge |
Publisher | Thomas Nelson |
Total Pages | 241 |
Release | 2022-06-07 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1400208688 |
The human soul has a built-in yearning for joy and beauty and all good things. But that craving for life has taken a real beating in the last few years. Join New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge as he gives you the tools you need to follow Jesus' path of supernatural resilience so you can reclaim your joy, strengthen your heart, and thrive through the storm. Between false promises of ease and comfort on one side and the sheer trauma of global disease and disasters on the other, people today are facing a shortage of peace, happiness, and strength. In Resilient, Eldredge reveals a path toward genuine recovery and resilience through Jesus himself. Drawing on wisdom from Scripture and Christian tradition, and illustrated throughout with powerful, true stories of grit and survival, Resilient will help you: Recover from the trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic Tap into the river of life that God promises his people Learn to be patient with yourself--genuine recovery from spiritual and emotional trauma takes time and intentionality Create a plan to foster resilience in your day-to-day life Discover deep wells of freedom and strength through Christ who lives within us Thriving requires a resilient soul. This book will help you find the resilience you long for when the world has gone mad--and discover in Jesus himself the strength that prevails.
46 Hours to Home
Title | 46 Hours to Home PDF eBook |
Author | Pat Riot |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 213 |
Release | 2019-03-28 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781091833333 |
Are you prepared for a worst case scenario? The type of scenario created by a disaster that could fundamentally and drastically change modern civilization as we know it? What would you do if the power was suddenly and irreversibly shut off? What would you do if cell phones, computers, the internet, cars, everything electronic suddenly stopped working? What would happen if you couldn't call anyone for help? If you were on your own? If your very life depended on how prepared you were for the end of the world?When the apocalypse occurs Robert Miller can only hope he's ready. He's at work and will have to trek through rough neighborhoods and rural areas, and do things he never dreamed of. Walking through Southern California will stretch his skills, knowledge, and preparation to the limits.Will he survive this catastrophe of biblical proportions? Will he make it home to his family? Will his family survive until he arrives home? What will he find if he does make it?This is the story about the worst type of natural disaster and a man who will do whatever it takes to make it home to the ones he loves. A story of despair and resilience, failure and triumph. If you like the book, and even if you don't, PLEASE take a moment to rate it and leave a review. I welcome all constructive feedback as I intend to write more books and the feedback will only help me become a better writer. Thank you for taking the time to consider, and hopefully read, my book.
Resilience In Crescendo
Title | Resilience In Crescendo PDF eBook |
Author | Barbara Edwards Bonds |
Publisher | Independently Published |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2023-10-14 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
A novel that resonates with your heart and soul "Resilience in Crescendo." Get ready to be moved, inspired as you immerse yourself in the harmonious pages of this story, reminding you that the crescendo of resilience is always within reach, even in the most challenging symphonies of life. This novel will take you on an emotional journey through the heartaches and triumphs of its characters, leaving you with a renewed appreciation for the strength we all possess to rise above life's challenges. "Resilience in Crescendo" is a celebration of the resilience that resides in us all, waiting to crescendo when we need it most. Set in the heart of a once-thriving City that has faced its fair share of trials, the story follows a diverse cast of characters as they navigate through personal and collective challenges. Through their individual journeys, they discover the remarkable power of resilience to mend broken dreams, heal old wounds, and foster new beginnings. In a world where every note of life is a melody of resilience, this captivating novel weaves a symphony of triumph and transformation. "Resilience in Crescendo" is a poignant tale that explores the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit against the backdrop of a city's rebirth and renewal. "Resilience in Crescendo" is a lyrical narrative of courage, hope, and the beauty that arises from the ashes of adversity. As the characters' stories intertwine and crescendo, you'll witness the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity, and the enduring melody of resilience that underscores their lives.
What If We Stopped Pretending?
Title | What If We Stopped Pretending? PDF eBook |
Author | Jonathan Franzen |
Publisher | HarperCollins UK |
Total Pages | 80 |
Release | 2021-01-21 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0008434050 |
The climate change is coming. To prepare for it, we need to admit that we can’t prevent it.
Whispers of Haven
Title | Whispers of Haven PDF eBook |
Author | Kankia Aliyu Yusuf |
Publisher | Independently Published |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2024-02-06 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN |
In the desolate wasteland of a zombie apocalypse, John, a man hardened by loss, finds solace in a haven of survivors called Haven. But their peaceful existence is shattered by a brutal raider attack, leaving John and a ragtag group to fight for their home and rebuild lives amidst the ashes. Fueled by grief and hope, they embark on a daring mission, utilizing John's survival skills and newfound courage to reclaim Haven and forge a future where humanity's spirit flickers brighter than the apocalypse's darkness. This is a story of resilience, community, and the unwavering will to survive, a testament to the human spirit even in the face of unimaginable darkness.