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Healing of a Psychotherapist: A Journey of Rebellion, Reflection, and Redemption

by Charles McCormack

Healing of a Psychotherapist: A Journey of Rebellion, Reflection, and Redemption is a gripping story of one man’s coming to understand and eventually overcome the paralyzing effect that a traumatic childhood and unacknowledged grief had on his capacity to experience fulfillment despite his worldly successes. In this memoir, Charles McCormack, a multi-award-winning psychotherapist, doesn’t offer himself up as a dry, clinical case but tells the emotionally raw story of his life and the people in i... more

Cries of the Savanna. An adventure. An awakening. A journey to understanding African Wildlife conservation.

by Sue Tidwell

Sue Tidwell lived in awe of Africa’s extraordinary wildlife. After years spent appreciating the animals in her imagination, the tenderhearted American hated the idea of joining her husband on a big game hunt. And getting attacked by blood-sucking tsetse flies the moment she stepped off the plane gave no hint of the mind-blowing change of perspective in her future… With her initial animosity turning into curiosity as they breathlessly tracked dangerous beasts, Sue formed a surprising bond wi... more

Six Days in Detox

by Dianne Corbeau

This memoir is a compelling story about a woman who relapses after twenty-six years of sobriety. And returns to a mental institution to begin her journey back into the beginnings of recovery. This story is a hard loo at what goes on internally and externally inside of Dianne as she gives it her all to survive the battle for her life. The fast-paced read is relentless and unforgiving at times, yet it brings you the fragility of the human spirit.

Living: Inspiration from a Father with Cancer

by Jeff Stewart

“This morning I tried to donate my kidney. This afternoon the transplant team told me I can’t. I have cancer.” That's the opening to the remarkable book Living: Inspiration from a Father with Cancer. Living is for anyone whose family has been touched by cancer. What inspiration would you leave your kids if you might be dying from cancer? That's what Jeff Stewart, a molecular biologist, Jeopardy! champion, and father of seven, answers in Living, a book of wisdom and grace. “Beautifully ... more

Hearth

by Carter Cronk

Similiar to the ancient phenomena of "Earth and Sky" or "Earth" and "Fire," Platos Republic Book VI divides the world in twho unequal parts in a constant ratio. As a division of material and energy, this places upon space, both energy and reason.Similiar to the ancient phenomena of "Earth and Sk... more

Florence My Love

by Graceann K Deters

In the earlier part of the twentieth century, women were relegated to scrubbing pots, churning wet clothes into wringer washers, and birthing babies. Not so Miss Florence Poling. Florence left her family's austere 375-acre homestead and did something astonishing for an Iowa farm girl: she traveled the world and took it by storm.

A fragile hold

by Ruth Cotton

A fragile hold is a memoir from Ruth Cotton who tells how an incurable disease and progressive disability led her to a more mindful way of living. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1997, it wasn’t until her retirement that the disease exacted its greatest toll – slowly taking her balance and mobility. In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic confined Ruth indoors, news came that her husband’s cancer – melanoma, diagnosed years before – was accelerating. Overwhelmed by a sense of life’s fragility, Ru... more

Limp Forward

by Libo Meyers

From being a little girl with polio in rural China to a tech executive at Apple, Libo Cao Meyers (曹力波) has had quite a journey in life—a journey steeped in a rich family legacy and powered by determination, growth, and love. Over the years and the miles, she has allowed no one—including herself—to set limitations on what she’s able to accomplish. Along the way, Libo has overcome challenges as a person with a disability, a first-generation immigrant in a new country, a female executive in the ... more

Reclaiming Wonder Woman

by Windy Bond

Reclaiming Wonder Woman is a memoir about the impact childhood sexual abuse (from 3 to 16) and the death of her younger brother (at age 8) had on her and her family. It follows the hero's journey from the depths of dispair, along the journey to recover, liberation and ultimately bringing the lessons learned back into the community. Her story parallels her father's throughout the book, demonstrating important forks in their paths that led to very different outcomes, her with peace and fulfillme... more

Out of Place

by WJ Lacey

The stories in this book are about the paranormal, supernatural, and things that can’t be immediately explained. They’re things that happened to me throughout my life. I started thinking about why these events occurred at an early age and wondered if they could be related. But it wasn’t until much later that I began to grasp a more meaningful story unfolding before me. This realization came after the number of unexplainable events increased, and I started to learn methods to gain a deeper unders... more

A Little Dog's Adventures in a Big Dog's World

by Suzanne Catalano

A Little Dog's Adventures in a Big Dog's World is the author's story of the bond with her Pug-beagle mix, Winnie, as they trained to become a detection team in the sport of Nose Work. This book not only shares the joys and challenges of this hobby, but also delves into the unique bond between dog and handler, offering insights and understanding into the world of dogs.

Letters to My Son in Prison

by Ken Guidroz

My son, high on heroin, killed a man with his car. In prison we had to find a way to rebuild what opioids had stolen. Letters proved to be the way. In this book I tell of how we got so bad off and how we recovered.

NINE DAYS

by Michelle Renee

NINE DAYS: Living with My Soul Wide Open after Violent Trauma (June 2023) is a memoir by Michelle Renee, whose first book, Held Hostage, was made into a Lifetime movie. Nine Days picks up where Held Hostage left off and chronicles a single mother's 4,200-mile solo road trip up the coast of California and into the rugged terrain of the Alaskan wilderness. Surviving on little money or food, Michelle braves the elements and confronts her turbulent past on her way to return to her daughter and p... more

Across the Divide

by Elizabeth Bernays

Nothing prepared Liz, the academic scientist (with a background in Australia and UK) for Linda, the quick-witted eighth-grade dropout from Texas excelling in malapropisms and outlandish jokes. Linda was still married and Liz a grieving widow. How could they sustain a relationship when they had such different personalities, backgrounds, and interests? But despite obvious incompatibilities, their chemistry was undeniable, and the extraordinary contrast was exciting for both of them. Over time, ... more

Roses

by Natalie Nascenzi

Roses is a debut novel by New York City poet Natalie Nascenzi featuring cover art by Nicolle DiIorio. The author invites readers on her exciting and serendipitous adventure around Manhattan (and eventually, the world). Roses is a story of hope, persistence, and choosing to honor what you believe. It welcomes us all to realize the importance of every one we meet along the way and discover what it means to make the most of life as a grand adventure.

Am I So Different

by Robert Sedillo

In Am I So Different, Robert Sedillo writes of a child living with cancer. The cancer treatments have caused her to look different. He chronicles what she felt when friends and classmates made snide remarks and teased her because they don’t understand what living with cancer is like.

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