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Deryn Van der Tang

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in Harare, Zimbabwe

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Spirituality, Historical Fiction, Memoir

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Born in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and currently residing in Washington DC, I embarked on a transformative journey after retiring. My life has been a mosaic of life experiences and relocations across countries, connecting me to family scattered across the globe.
My heart has always resonated with art, poetry, and writing, and I've dedicated most of my life to finding my unique voice and expressing my Christian faith through these creative mediums. Through published articles, photographs, and books, I've explored the intricate layers of my existence.
My art seeks to transform both adversity and joy into spiritual and aesthetic expressions. Nature, with its timeless cycles of growth and decay, serves as a wellspring of inspiration, offering metaph ...more

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	In All Things: 13 Weeks of Devotions from Africa by Shirley Corder (Goodreads Author), Ashley Winter (Goodreads Author), Anna Jensen (Goodreads Author) 4.72 avg rating — 18 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	THE SINGER AND THE STORY: Gladys Ellen Maybery - A Memoir (CHERETON FAMILY SAGA SERIES) by Deryn Van der Tang (Goodreads Author), Howes Smith (narrator), Gladys Ellen Smith it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 9 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Who am I? What had God got to do with it? Does it Matter 4.78 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2021 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	SUNRISE TO SUNSET: Eight Devotions Inspired by African Landscapes 4.88 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2021 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	THE JOURNEY: Your Guide from Loss to the Land of New Dreams 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	WHO IS MOUSE'S FRIEND? 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	How 7 Women of Faith Manifest Godly Success through Spiritual Intimacy by Justina Ford, Angie Amico, Victoria Baylor 3.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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History, as is most often told, speaks in broad strokes. It records the rise and fall of nations, the outcomes of wars, the decisions of leaders, and the movements of people across continents. This is what we are taught at schools and colleges, usually written by the establishment. Yet, if we listen closely, there is another layer beneath these accounts, a quieter, more intimate story waiting t

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When a Crocodile Eats the Sun: A Memoir of Africa

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A Heartfelt Exploration of Light, Faith, and Renewed Hope This inspiring story plays off against the names of Joy and Hope, twins with an emotional chasm coming between them. I could empathize with both characters, with their disappointments and chall ...more
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Bette Dickinson’s The Art of Vinemaking is far more than a book about wine. It is a tender meditation on life, faith, and formation. Drawing on the rhythms of the vineyard, Dickinson invites us to consider what it means to flourish in a culture obses ...more
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Ogopogo: A Weird Canadian Tale by Heidi Richardson Heidi Richardson’s Ogopogo: A Weird Canadian Tale is a beautifully illustrated, delightful, whimsical story that blends Canadian legend with the fresh imagination of youth. The story follows Andrea, a ...more
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“No time? If you do one thing a day, you will have done thirty things in a month.”
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“God will not look you over for medals, degrees or diplomas but for scars.”
― Elbert Hubbard

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“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.”
― Corrie ten Boom

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“I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work, the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no ‘brief candle’ to me. It is sort of a splendid torch which I have a hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it over to future generations.”
― George Bernard Shaw

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“I've never fooled anyone. I've let people fool themselves. They didn't bother to find out who and what I was. Instead they would invent a character for me. I wouldn't argue with them. They were obviously loving somebody I wasn't.”
― Marilyn Monroe

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“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.”
― Marilyn Monroe

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