Life's Winners and a Few Losers - Keipert, Ray
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When cast into difficult and sometimes threatening circumstances, or unexpected challenges, we all have a choice. We either sink or swim. Those who succeed are the ones who rise to the occasion, drawing on inner spiritual strength to respond to the challenge or pursue their personal dreams. Whatever the reason for their internal drive, many persevere, refusing to be swamped by events beyond their control. In experiencing life's ups and downs and overcoming them, they gain true satisfaction. Yet along the road of life, we are bound to meet a few villains and those who have unworthy motives;…mehr

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When cast into difficult and sometimes threatening circumstances, or unexpected challenges, we all have a choice. We either sink or swim. Those who succeed are the ones who rise to the occasion, drawing on inner spiritual strength to respond to the challenge or pursue their personal dreams. Whatever the reason for their internal drive, many persevere, refusing to be swamped by events beyond their control. In experiencing life's ups and downs and overcoming them, they gain true satisfaction. Yet along the road of life, we are bound to meet a few villains and those who have unworthy motives; people who turn inwards for their own selfish reasons, perhaps addicted to alcohol or greed, caring nothing about their fellow man, and all too ready to exploit. Life's Winners … and a Few Losers is a collection of 20 short stories by writer Ray Keipert. There is courage aplenty, inspiring the reader to remedy injustice, or to bring about change in their lives. While the various characters are drawn from the author's life experience, they are fictitious, unless publicly known or otherwise acknowledged. Friends' first names are two exceptions. So if you've experienced a few losses and you're looking for inspiration on how to climb back on to the winner's podium, then this book is for you.
Autorenporträt
Apart from times overseas, Ray Keipert lived all his life in various Sydney suburbs prior to retiring north with his wife, Léonie, in 2013. His career experience was in high school teaching, Commonwealth public service administration and, lastly, as a TAFE teacher of communications/examinations supervisor.Ray has always been keen on creative writing but earlier attempts produced nothing lasting. While in the workforce, his main creative outlet for interest in this area was in composing scenarios for his students to analyse. However, after joining the Myall University of the Third Age Writers' group, Ray found the opportunity to produce both short stories and poems. These were a source of great inspiration and pleasure. As part of this group, he contributed to and helped publish their 2020 book, Write by the River. A number of his short stories have received awards in literary competitions.In 2020 Ray co-published an edition of 20 short stories, 'Life's Winners . . . and a Few Losers'. As well as writing, he is enrolled in other U3A courses of special interest. Who knows, these may provide the background for future stories.Ray and Léonie are both well-involved in their local Baptist church, plus the lives of their adult children and grandchildren.