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The Wealthy Peasant
by Shauna MadsenAuthor Shauna Madsen releases her memoir The Wealthy Peasant - a real, raw, unapologetic, and inspiring reminder to everyone that true wealth is internal . It is a flint that sparks our genius and illuminates our path. It is an attitude that carries us, fuels our persistence, and feeds our tenacity. Wealth is a feeling and a knowing. We can share it and never lose it. It grows with every step we take. Nobody can take it from us. -
Above Neil Rock: Stories and Poems
by James Ross KellyRural South Oregon Stories set in the early 1960s through the 1990s mostly the Rogue River Valley. Logging, farming, ranching, and human social interaction and lives and times. U.S. Army during late 1960s and early 70s. This book is mostly a first person account with interludes of stories heard and sometimes widely know. This is creative non-fiction that is sometimes unafraid of jumping to the author's imagination--fully announcing the leap as it goes. There are a couple dozen poems interlaced t... more -
My Life in Dog Years
by Candida Pugh“You do not want this dog.” I said, “Why not?” “He bites.” Good advice rarely makes a dent in my decision-making process. Of course I wanted a 70-pound biting poodle! Who wouldn’t? Henry had two other defects the shelter guru didn’t even know about. One of them resulted in my becoming a persona non grata driver to my closest friends. The third nearly destroyed my house. My travails and triumphs with Henry the giant poodle are part of a story of travails and triumphs with several beloved dog... more -
Wisdom Builds Her House
by Carole DuffWisdom Builds Her House is the true story of a woman who comes face-to-face with her past when she reads the journal of her husband’s deceased daughter, a girl she never met. Curiosity leads to self-inquiry and haunting parallels between Carole and Gretchen: inexplicable disruptions from when they were five, mental illness episodes starting at sixteen, troubles in college, rejection in love—secrets hiding in their closets. While building a new house in the Blue Ridge Mountains with her husband, ... more -
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by Bridey Thelen-HeidelBridey is tethered to her mom’s addiction to dangerous men who park their Harley-Davidsons in the house and kick holes in all their doors. Raised to be her mother’s keeper, rescuer, and punching bag, Bridey gets used to stuffing her life into black trash bags, hauling them between Alaska and California, and changing schools every time her mom moves in a new monster—or runs away from one. Desperately seeking the normal life she’s observed in sitcoms and her friends’ families, Bridey earns her way... more -
See You Again
by Tyler ArndtSee You Again recounts the three strange years Tyler Arndt lived and taught ESL (English as a Second Language) in South Korea. -
Too Much
by Cindy Lee Neighbors, MDTOO MUCH is the gripping true story of a woman's struggle to reclaim her marriage, career, and sanity while confronting a dark past and battling the complexities of mental health within the military medical system.
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Not Good Enough Girl: A Memoir of an Inconvenient Daughter
by Sondra R. BrooksBeginning at the age of five, Sondra spends decades auditioning for the role of her authentic self. Her dazzling mother casts her as confidante and co-conspirator in her affairs and serial marriages. Her first stepfather grooms her for his pleasure. Sondra vacillates between fierce anger toward her mother—who did nothing to protect her from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse—and a desperate need for her love and approval. Her mother never considered her poor choices in men and marriage were i... more -
Yes Sister
by Alice LoveMy sister spent her last years in a rest home and I visited her every Monday. She asked me, whether I had thought about writing another book, and I said yes - in fact, I have the first two words: "Yes Sister" When I got home, I thought I should get on and write the book, so my sister would be able to enjoy it. I wrote a chapter each week until the book was finished. I took each new chapter to my sister week by week. The topic of the book is my life story from the time I started nursing in 1947 ... more -
Mississippi Hippie: A Life in 49 Pieces
by Willy Bearden\tWilly Bearden’s memoir Mississippi Hippie is a hitchhiker’s guide to life. Starting from a troubled childhood in a Delta town (that rings of Mark Twain’s Hannibal) Bearden tells of his life-long search for characters, adventures and tales. These are stories of pathos, joy and love told by a master storyteller. Honest and completely unfiltered, we feel the floorboards under his feet, and the pain, beauty, and astonishment in his eyes from his Delta home. His memories give us visceral portra... more -
Near the Danube Bridge: A Story of Faith, Courage, and Endurance
by Catherine Allen-Walters & Elisabeth Hartig LentuloA true story of one man’s struggles as a Seventh-day Adventist conscientious objector in communist Yugoslavia. After surviving torture and labor camps, he succeeds in fleeing with his young family. -
In Good Hands
by Darrell Martin, MDThroughout his story, readers will learn: Midwifery Advocacy: Darrell's support for midwifery led to professional and legal challenges, emphasizing the ongoing struggle for safer maternal and child care.Resilience Amidst Adversity: Despite facing significant obstacles, Darrell was determined to stand firm in his beliefs and fight for women's birth rights.Faith and Courage: His journey was underpinned by faith, offering him the strength he needed to challenge established healthcare norms.A Cal... more -
How Beneficial Is the Radiance Glow Tonic to Enhance the Glow of the Skin?
by jeannot ceuticalsHow Beneficial Is the Radiance Glow Tonic to Enhance the Glow of the Skin?
The Radiance Glow Tonic is one of the most essential products that you should use on your skin. It will help you refine your complexion and make you look attractive. For... more
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Get Off The Grass
by Wayne ChaffeyHI, MY NAME IS WAYNE Chaffey and I served in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) from 1980 – 2011, with some breaks in between, my job title being: Ground Support Equipment Fitter (GSEFITT). This is my story about my 24 years of working in the Defence Force. I talk about my ups and downs associated with this career choice, and also give an insight of how life can be when compared to any other career path, and not necessarily what many perceive as too disciplined and restrictive. Althoug... more -
The Beach Boy II - Aliyah
by William SemenowHere is a Kirkus Review which was published in August 2024. https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/william-semenow/the-beach-boy-volume-ii-aliyah/ -
Knucklehead
by daniel sohn MDKnucklehead is a life's story, an evolution of consciousness, a tale of self-actualization. The author experienced childhood in 50's mid-America, 60's anti-Vietnam War turmoil and cultural revolt and found his raison d'etre in the 70's. Beyond this the book details medical education and practice, family controversies, travels and triathlon competitions. After facing the grill of a speeding dump truck, this young man considered his failing choices and became a seeker of life's essence.