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Things I Never Told My Father: Growing Up Gay as a Preacher's Son

by Jeffrey Carrier

It isn't easy growing up in the Bible Belt of East Tennessee when you start having same-sex fantasies as a child, especially when your father is a preacher who thinks that homosexuality is a sin. Moments of pleasure and the torment of guilt intersect in this memoir by Jeffrey L. Carrier. Exploring his sexuality and trying to make sense of his feelings, he takes us along on his journey of acceptance. Beginning with his childhood in the 1960s, he introduces us to the people who helped him along... more

Running Naked: Surviving the Legacy of Family in Rural Nebraska

by Colby Coash

FROM DUSTY ROADS AND DEAD ENDS, A NEBRASKA NATIVE SON FINDS HIS WAY A former Nebraska state senator hails from the heart of rural Nebraska—tiny Bassett, Nebraska, population 1,010—where his father and grandfather owned and operated the fertilizer plant, the backbone of the rural community. Born into the tapestry of small-town existence, Coash’s narrative unfolds against the backdrop of tight-knit neighbors and the enduring spirit of the American small town. In this inspiring coming-of-age mem... more

Waking Up In Heaven: Living With Purpose Through Afterlife Wisdom

by Ellen Wier

At the age of twelve, a horseback riding accident left me in a coma, teetering on the brink of life and death. During this critical time, music became my lifeline, ultimately pulling me back into my body. Before I awoke, I made a vow to return to use music to heal others. This pivotal decision set me on a lifelong path of service, using insights from my near-death experience—and the spiritual life experiences that followed—to help others. "Waking Up in Heaven" is more than just a memoir; it’s... more

Scholar Mine: An Ohio State Love Story

by Sharyn Talbert

In our twenties, we goofed up. in our thirties, Ohio State saved us. It was the stage upon which our love took flight. And as everyone knows, education is the key. But what we found inside those unlocked doors--that's the story.

Help! My Kid Won't Go to School!

by Katie Fowle and Sharoya Ham

Help! My Kid Won’t Go to School! is part memoir and part step-by- step guide. Co-author Katie Fowle shares her raw and honest account of overcoming school refusal with her daughter. In addition, Parent Coach and co-author Sharoya Ham provides a roadmap to help parents unravel the underlying causes of their child’s school resistance. The book’s concise, story-driven chapters teach parents strategies to use in the heat of the moment that will get their children out the door and back to s... more

What the Heal

by Tia Warrick

In "What the Heal," Tia Warrick offers a raw and honest glimpse into her life's journey, entwined with the heritage of a first-generation immigrant Caribbean family. She candidly explores the dynamic of her family relationships, amidst a backdrop of turmoil and resilience, illustrating the profound effects of her upbringing on her life's path. The book's title cleverly reflects the dual themes of pain and healing portrayed in Tia's story, inviting readers on a transformative journey from deep-se... more

The Miller's Angel Baby

by A.R. Miller

Book Synopsis The Miller’s Angel Baby In "The Miller’s Angel Baby," the author Alexis crafts an intimate journey through the tumultuous waves of loss, discovery, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of a seemingly perfect life, the narrative delves into the depths of the human spirit, unearthing buried truths and unfulfilled dreams. At first glance, Alexis appears to embody the epitome of success: a flourishing career, a loving family, and a steadfast commitment to her roles as wife... more

Goal in Progress: The Detours and Diversions of a Spiritual Journey

by Bhikkhu Nyanadhammika

In Goal in Progress: The Detours and Diversions of a Spiritual Journey, an American Buddhist monk describes his eclectic, non-linear spiritual journey and his ongoing attempts to clarify the goal of his quest. Beginning with his early search during the late 1970s, followed by a prolonged residence in West Berlin, he goes on to articulate the monastic journey he embarked on at the age of fifty-four. After initially entering into Buddhist monastic life in Bodhgaya, India, and subsequently ordai... more

My Grandfather's Clocks: The True Story of a Grandson’s Search for an American Inventor’s Lost Collection

by Gregory Gerard Allison

After receiving praise from watchmakers, engineers (and even Hollywood celebrities) in 1940s Los Angeles, the hand-crafted Charles Allison Timepiece Collection was lost to time. Nearly 70 years later, after four years of cross-country sleuthing, his gay New York-based grandson rediscovered it in an unlikely place—a former church building in Montana. Along the journey, he also gained insight into what it means to be a man—and what it means to carry forward a family name.

Unstoppable: Challenge Accepted

by Tariku Bogale

THE GREATEST SUCCESS STORIES can spring from the humblest of beginnings. Such is the case with Tariku Bogale. From his early days raised in poverty to funding his own education and becoming the CEO of numerous companies, Unstoppable: Challenge Accepted tells Bogale’s story of success, struggle, and determination. Sprinkled with a dash of international intrigue and high stakes risk, Unstoppable: Challenge Accepted details Bogale’s journey through South Africa to Switzerland, New York, Holly... more

From Brokenness to Atonement, Faith, Hope, and Love: A Vietnam War Sniper's Journey and a Psychiatrist's Bibliotherapy

by Hani Raoul Khouzam

This is a story of Mr. L, an orphan who was raised and nurtured by a devoted Carmelite nun, then drafted to serve as a skilled sniper during the Vietnam War. A journey of learning and mastering of the French language, excelling in the Little League baseball, discovering the art of hunting, and of an uttermost devotion to assigned military missions. A tale of grief, depression, anxiety, intermixed with bitterness, rage, fear, and delayed onset posttraumatic stress disorder with its most devastati... more

Run in My Shoes

by Phillip Jr. Bell

Run In MY Shoes is a chronological historical account regarding the political and social economic reasons concerning the development of Racism in American History. Written by an author who grew up during the turbulent Sixties/Civil Rights Struggles regarding the Black/White divide. Run In My Shoes highlights the American social economical historical facts and periods that define the American Social adaptations. The author personally highlights his personal social experiment of being the third Af... more

Won't Be Silent--Don't Stop 'Til It Matters

by Abe Gurko

In his debut memoir, Won’t Be Silent, Abe Gurko invites you to join him in celebrating a life that he calls “finally worth living.” It’s an honest, rollicking ride filled with joyous and life-affirming as well as challenging, daunting, and heartbreaking situations that he navigates with aplomb, though not always. Abe’s bohemian odyssey kicks off in the dregs of New Jersey, sashays through the velvet ropes of Studio 54, ricochets to and from Hollywood, comes out at the Gucci store in Florence, a... more

Settlement House Girl: Growing up in the 1950s at North East Neighborhood House, Minneapolis, Minnesota/ISBN 9798864903285

by Caroline Scheaffer Arnold

Settlement House Girl chronicles author Caroline Arnold’s childhood at North East Neighborhood House in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as she interacted and shared meals with other settlement house residents, participated in clubs, sports and community activities, and observed the roles of the staff and her social worker parents. It is an inside view of a working settlement house in the 1950s. The 38 chapters of the book range from her first days at the NENH nursery school, to after-school clubs and co... more

Soul Survivor

by Gigi Watson White

Gigi Watson White’s ‘Soul Survivor’ is a riveting tale of triumph over unimaginable challenges. Her story inspires readers to find strength in faith, honesty, and self-advocacy. Through resilience and unwavering spirit, Gigi’s journey encourages us to confront life’s hurdles, love ourselves, and emerge as empowered warriors.

The Change Center

by Howard D. Blazek

This is the story of a week spent on a closed psychiatric ward. It is an accurate, factual first-person account of one person's madness. It is told without fictionalization, embellishment, or exaggeration. Started during the author's confinement, the first draft was completed in the six months following his release from the ward. It was revised over the years and completed only now.

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