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The Unknown Face
by Gregory DuncanA marriage with an imperfect love story goes tragically wrong one summer in a small college town in Virginia, and the husband is left picking up the pieces of pain and regret. How did it end in suicide instead of divorce? What he discovers six months later is both heartbreaking and astonishing. In a time when extreme events and behavior are more prevalent, this in-depth psychological account of a seemingly normal relationship describes how things kept hidden underneath provide one’s gre... more
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Unbroken Optimist
by Kofi DouhadjiReaders have described Unbroken Optimist as a life-changing experience filled with courage, persistence, and a philosophy that inspires lasting change. Many raved about this memoir, calling it a timeless classic and a blueprint for living a fulfilled life. It's a captivating narrative that not only motivates but also invites you to see yourself within its pages. Kofi's message of optimism and love will illuminate your path, making "Unbroken Optimist" a must-read for anyone seeking to live the... more -
Before There Was An After
by Gerad Davis and Lisa MeadA powerful and emotional mother and son journey through his heroin addiction and multiple attempts at recovery. Honest, heartbreaking and revealing they share their very personal experience, mistakes, and search for answers. the book is intended to be a resource for families dealing with a loved ones struggles providing insight, explanations and validation that this insidious disease is a disease that affects the entire family. The hope is that by understanding what you are dealing with you can ... more -
ROSCO The Fastest Aussie on Earth: The amazing true life story of Rosco McGlashan as told to Mark J Read
by Mark J ReadRosco McGlashan is a legend of Australian motorsport and drag racing. He is the current Australian land speed record holder. His early years were tough. He spent time in state-run homes and remand centres, eventually leaving home and school at 12 after a run-in with the Headmaster for parking his car in his shaded spot! He then drives north in Western Australia to find work, increasing his age from 12 to 16, to fund his racing career.
He fought everyone and everything and, at 17, ended ... more
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Sweet Boy: The Unintentional Offender
by Roberto Carlos Cruz GarciaIn "Sweet Boy: The Unintentional Offender," author Roberto Carlos Cruz Garcia takes readers on a candid and unapologetic journey through his life, revealing the inner workings of his unfiltered mind and its impact on those around him. In this introspective and often humorous memoir, Garcia explores the challenges he faces as he navigates a world that expects social norms and politeness, while his ADHD traits lead him to speak his mind without restraint. From childhood incidents that left a trail... more -
Within The Portal
by Krishnanand scott spackeyOn June 19, 2013 I was killed. Dead in the street... Mangled, bloody and… DEAD. Life can go from light to dark in an instant. Krishnanand catapulted to the other side when he was hit in the face by a full-size SUV. While he remained in a Stage 3 Glasgow coma for nine days, he remained fully conscious in a celestial dimension he now calls The Portal—what Tibetan Buddhists call The Bardo and what... more -
Urgent Calls from Distant Places: An Emergency Doctor’s Notes about Life and Death on the Frontiers of East Africa
by Marc-David MunkA profound exploration of emergency medicine practiced at the most remote and challenging frontiers of East Africa. This inspiring collection of essays finds hope and meaning in the face of extraordinary odds, as a young physician asks: What are the ethical and moral dimensions of saving one life knowing countless others will die?
In 2008, a young doctor set out for Kenya, to volunteer with the famed AMREF East African Flying Doctors Service. An emergency phys... more -
Traveling in Wonder: A Travel Photographer's Tales of Wanderlust
by Autumn CarolynnTraveling in Wonder is a former flight attendant’s reflections on the 30 countries she traveled to or lived in within 30 years. Traveling in Wonder is not your typical travel journal turned book-it's not even a travel guide. Instead, Traveling in Wonder: A Travel Photographer's Tales of Wanderlust reads like a letter from the author to the many countries she's visited, first as a student traveling abroad, then as a flight attendant, a travel agent, and more recently, a travel photographer. Trave... more -
Married to a Psychiatrist
by Dan ProchodaIn Dan’s mind, therapists were for guys who punched holes in walls and those who cried during emotional movies, and that wasn’t him. He was a real man: honorable, respectful, and kind. He possessed the grit to become SWAT team leader, the strength to never let anything bother him, and the fortitude to always do the right thing.
But then, on a dating website, he met a petite, bleached-blond, Harley-riding psychiatrist, and everything changed. In just a few s... more -
The Sixteenth Street Chronicles: Where Violence Met Character
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Wash Your Face With Holy Water
by Melissa HawksFour years ago, Melissa Hawks set off to have the adventure of a lifetime solo traveling Europe and the UK and ended up in a war for her life. Her trip began with walking the Camino up the Portuguese coast into Spain, then exploring Ireland and Italy. Her journeys took her from Porto to Dublin to Amalfi to Florence to the beautiful Umbrian countryside, and the many tiny coastal towns in each country she visits. These stories may make you laugh, some will probably make you cry or rage but a... more -
Confessions of a Third-Rate Goddess: Traipsing Through a World Gone Weird
by Kathy BiehlColumnist and zine pioneer Kathy Biehl romps through sexual ambiguity and other weirdness of single life in the 1990s. Featuring perils of fan mail * traveling statues * backstage dramas * driveway parties * ludicrous journeys * celebrities (real and impersonated) * divine manifestations * the author's accidental attainment of goddesshood * and other mystery-marvels of life on the bridge to the millennium. -
Brother Broken
by Cecile Beaulieu‘Brother Broken’ is not a tale of woe. It’s not a romance novel, a how-to handbook, a travel guide, a pot-boiler, a sci-fi sequel or a fantasy adventure. It’s a Saskatchewan true story. A slice of history that’s not dark or depressing. A memoir of hope and gratitude, with a touch of ridiculous―though some parts are complicated, because there is nothing straightforward pertaining to ‘broken’. Three of my brothers died. I wish I could say they died of natural causes, but there is nothing nat... more -
Don't Tell Mom! Shenanigans of a Small-Town Kid
by Greg SchweinerThe book takes us back in time for a nostalgic look at time before parents were described as helicopters and tigers. We follow the adventures of a little boy and see the world through his eyes as he grows up in a era when video games didn't exist and phones were attached to walls.
The stories and characters are relatable to anyone who lived through the period, or anyone who wants to know what life was like back then. The lessons learned are timeless.
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Part-Time Nomads
by Anne M. BreedloveThe ad in the back of Bicycling magazine read: “Self-guided bicycling tours in rural France.” Eight days on furnished bikes, in pre-arranged lodging opened our eyes to the possibilities of bicycle travel. PART-TIME NOMADS tells how we metamorphosed from middle-aged, suburban working parents to international bicycle travelers. For ten years we stole time from work and parenting to bicycle 10,000 miles in seven states and three countries. Starting in Northern California with “credit card cycling... more -
She May Be Lying Down But She May Be Very Happy
by Jody GelbEverything was going right in the delivery room until, suddenly, it wasn't. The baby's brain was damaged; the new mother, unprepared for the life she and her family would now be living.
In dense, lyrical prose, Jody Gelb pays tribute to her daughter's short life. SHE MAY BE LYING DOWN BUT SHE MAY BE VERY HAPPY is a marvel of compression and potency. Gelb lays her experience bare in the full range of its emotional complexity, from profound suffering to ecstatic joy. It is a m... more