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Mending Together, Building Together
by Rachel Zirkin Duda
When you have been abused and bullied much of your life, can you raise an emotionally healthy child? What if that child becomes abusive himself? From an early age, my son, Seth, hit me on a regular basis. Because of my history, our interactions triggered me – to the point I began doubting I had the emotional strength to raise Seth successfully – but I knew I needed to push through those fears and stop the cycle of abuse that had been plaguing our family for generations. I learned much late... more
Out of Place: Coming of Age in Cold War West Germany
by Mary McKnight
For fans of coming-of-age narratives and feminist journeys, an empowering tale of one teen’s quest to establish her own voice as an Army Brat living in Cold War–era West Germany. Relocated with her family to Cold War–era West Germany, Army Brat and middle sister of three Mary grapples with the torment exacted by her older sister, the high moral expectations of her military father, and societal pressure to conform to traditional gender roles during the rise of the feminism movement. Through th... more
Full Crazy Town
by Stephen Cole
A rather dystopian account of current affairs, yet a solution to our plight is included.
Big Queer Nun
by Shane Phelan
This is my life! From childhood trauma and teenage alcoholism to coming out, building an academic career writing on LGBTQ politics, to an Episcopal convent, priestly ordination, and beyond, I trace my journey to wholeness and healing. I'm now privileged to walk with others on their journeys, and to share what I've learned over 39 years of recovery.
Pennies from Heaven for Kevin
by Kevin Hyde
Pennies from Heaven for Kevin is a remarkable story of a man whose life spiraled out of control after the death of his two-year-old son, Kyle. Blaming himself and ridden with pain and guilt, Kevin went on a downward path spending a total of seven years locked up in nineteen different jails and prisons, along with numerous rehabilitation centers over twenty years for alcohol and drug addiction.
At one treatment facility, Kevin found a penny on his nightstand. The year of the pen... more
Watching Sarah Rise
by Jennifer Celeste Briggs
Sarah is a feisty and determined four-year-old with autism and a unique genetic blueprint. Her mom Jenny is equally feisty and determined, which leads to clashes and strife but also leads to phenomenal connection and progress as Jenny runs a Son-Rise Program for her, calling it Sarah-Rise. The Son-Rise Program is an approach to working with people with autism to foster social connection. It provides intensely loving, focused one-on-one therapeutic play time, meeting Sarah where she is and nev... more
Broken Water: An Extraordinary True Story
by Barbara Lane
"Broken Water: An Extraordinary True Story," recounts the incredible journey of 11 sisters who navigated through a childhood filled with abuse, neglect, and separation in the foster care system. It is a raw and honest portrayal of their eventual reconnection and healing as they bravely share their individual tales of resilience and survival. The primary objective of this book is to provide readers with a deep understanding of the lasting effects of childhood trauma, as well as the u... more
Broken Water
by Barbara Lane
"Broken Water: An Extraordinary True Story," recounts the incredible journey of 11 sisters who navigated through a childhood filled with abuse, neglect, and separation in the foster care system. It is a raw and honest portrayal of their eventual reconnection and healing as they bravely share their individual tales of resilience and survival. The primary objective of this book is to provide readers with a deep understanding of the lasting effects of childhood trauma, as well as the unbreakable bo... more
Roots of Resilience: Memoir of the Boy from the Gulag
by Amy Zeglinski-Spinney
Throughout the Second World War, as alliances are made and betrayed between heads of state, millions of families are trapped in the fallout. Roots of Resilience is the story of the Żegliński family, captured and uprooted from their small Polish farm and told through the eyes of a little boy. Through this lens, readers witness the endurance of the human heart and the capacity to flourish from exile to excellence.
And Marvel
by Cathleen Davies
On the 28th April 2018, a young poet called Dan Collins was found dead in the woodlands by his home in Birmingham. He’d taken his own life. This was done, at least in part, because I had made the incredibly selfish decision to stop being his girlfriend. This decision would go on to affect the rest of my adult life. DC was brilliant. DC was awful. DC died at 22 years old. I decided to escape from this reality by moving away to Basque Country, hoping to 'Eat, Pray, Love' my way out of the surviv... more
Thoughts Like Buckshot
by Edward Fahey
Eloquent, but impudent; inspirational while silly; exploring the world of the living, and the dead; this memoir is a scattershot of revelation, and joy. Edward searches beyond life and death, finds hope in crippling depression, and makes cheeky comparisons between British and American English. Readers will travel along as he pokes through haunted graveyards, is attacked by his mother's ghost, and explores what some call, “Dark Nights of the Soul.” Times we hurt so badly, “We’re forced to choose ... more
A Journey of Sword and Spirit
by Robert E. Wolfe, II
Itten Dojo is a center for the study of heritage Japanese martial arts and culture. Over the course of more than 30 years, the members of Itten Dojo have had the opportunity to train with many of the most prominent instructors of martial arts in the world, and have through those interactions gained insights that have impacted the lives of the members far beyond the walls of the dojo. In this collection of essays, Itten Dojo founder and chief instructor Robert Wolfe recounts the history and evolu... more
Shattered Illusions: A Dementia Journey
by Alicia A. Reid
In the intimate folds of time, "Shattered Illusions" is a poignant exploration of love enduring the relentless onslaught of dementia. Bernie and Lucinda, a couple bound by a lifetime of shared dreams, find their world unraveling as Lucinda grapples with the shadows of forgetting. As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn into the delicate dance between reality and illusion. Bernie becomes not just a caregiver but a guardian of memories, navigating the labyrinth of Lucinda's fading recollections.... more
Revisiting the Depths: Overcoming Fear and Finding Peace - A Journey of Transformation
by Amy Tan
"... is a work of art... It's an especially compelling read for those drawn to personal growth, environmental concerns, and the spiritual connection with nature. The writing doesn't just tell—it immerses. The narrative layers internal conflict over the serene scenes, ... (and) a thoughtful meditation on life."
— Literary Titan
"... is a must-read ... Readers will finish this book feeling inspired and with a ne... more

Be Good, Stay Strong, Love, Dad: A GenX Dad in a Digital World
by Patrick McLaughlin
Are you lucky enough to be born between 1965 and 1980? You know who you are. The MTV Generation, The Free-Range Generation, The Forgotten Generation. The last generation to have lived without an email address, a cell phone or a script. Welcome Generation X! We were the last generation of undocumented fun. We remember it very well. How? The scars remind us. GenX learned about life early and usually the hard way. GenX is resilient, brilliant, broken, and beautiful. We’re also supremely eff... more

Oldest Mom On The Playground
by Judy Haveson
Judy Haveson is known for her sense of humor, independence, and self-proclaimed late-bloomer status. Always someone to set her own rules, she rewrote the standard cultural timeline for women in their 20s and 30s, which typically involves a career, marriage, a dog, and children – in that order. Flipping the script, Judy reached the pinnacle of her career before ever considering settling down, experiencing the unconditional love of a furry friend, or changing a diaper. She always thought she’d “ha... more

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