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Fighting To Be Seen

by Dr. Jennifer E. Mabry

Growing up in a predominantly White community, during the 1970s and ‘80s, Jennifer Mabry’s identity is formed in her individuality, not as part of a larger ethnic group. Throughout her childhood and adolescence, she proves herself meritorious, particularly in the performing arts. When she leaves home to attend a historically Black college in the Deep South, she begins to learn about the racial and social politics of Black identity in America. When she transitions from college coed to young care... more

Growing Up in Disneyland Second Edition

by Ron DeFore

Growing Up in Disneyland Second Edition is about movie and TV star Don DeFore and his son Ron's life in a celebrity family. Don DeFore earned a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame for his supporting role as “Thorny” in the Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet TV series (1952-1957) and played “Mr. B” in the 1960s TV series Hazel which is still in world-wide syndication on vintage TV channels and available on DVD. Don also co-starred in movies with stars like Spencer Tracy, John Wayne, Van Johnson, Ro... more

The Factory Of Maladies

by Debbie Hartung

The Factory of Maladies is a gripping, highly emotional and raw account of a week on a San Francisco, California psychiatric ward. Dark humor, descriptive narrative and dialogue immediately immerse the reader into the world of an underfunded hospital and the protagonist's struggle to be released.

Broken For Better

by Shar Vegas Moore

It is said, "Where there is no darkness, light cannot exist and If there is no pain, healing cannot take place." The author finds herself in one of the darkest stages in her life after a devastating heartbreak; preceded by many other life-changing events. Amid her trauma, anxiety, and depression she struggled to find hope and keep her faith. Growing weary each day, she inevitably grew strength. Unknowingly, walking out the plans that God and the universe had in store, the author's pain helped ... more

Beyond Everest

by Corinne Richardson With Pem Dorjee Sherpa

One small man, one giant mountain: a Sherpa’s quest to create a better future, one perilous step at a time. Every success story begins with a single step in the right direction. Pem Dorjee Sherpa's journey began with a determination to break the cycle of poverty and abuse he was born into. To do that, Pem will have to summon the resilience, courage, and resolve to do what others only dream of: summit Mt. Everest. While much has been written about the elite climbers who attempt to conquer ... more

Midnight Train From Georgia

by Dhyana Ziegler

Midnight Train from Georgiachronicles the incredible rise of Gladys Knight and the Pips from their origins singing in a small Atlanta church to their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. When two families’ destinies intertwine at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, they discover the extraordinary musical talents of their children. Young cousins William Guest, Eleanor Guest, Gladys Knight, Brenda Knight, and Bubba Knight unite their heavenly vocals to form The Pips gospel choir.

Forbidden Homeland: Story of a Diasporan

by Katia Tavitian Karageuzian

The smallest of things can be the key to uncovering the biggest of secrets. Katia Tavitian Karageuzian never expected that an innocent comment she made in college would result in finding long-lost relatives she knew nothing about. But when she decides to find answers to questions she had been struggling with all her life, she uncovers stunning family secrets that ultimately lead to a decades-long search for something even bigger than her own identity. Karageuzian’s journey ends where every... more

Finding America's Farmworkers

by Michael Durbin

Finding America's Farmworkers is a narrative non-fiction portrait of the migrant farmworker community the US agricultural economy depends on.

The Book of Irwin Gould (IDG)

by Irwin Gould

Irwin David Gould, Jr., takes readers on an incredible journey that begins on the shores of his tropical island home to appearing in some of Hollywood's hottest films. Although snagging impressive roles in blockbusters, such as Bad Boys II, Transporter 2, and Miami Vice, Irwin's path to success is an unlikely one that has been seasoned with lack, loss, and testimony so powerful even the staunchest skeptics will find it hard not to believe. This inspiring book offers readers an insider's take on ... more

First There Was Music

by David Solbach

Life of a Kansas farm boy coming of age in the 1950s and ‘60s who is the first college graduate in his family. Arriving in San Francisco for the end of the Beat and beginnings of the Hippie movements, he becomes a jazz musician, carpenter, novelist, poet, serial monogamist. Subjects examined include teenage delinquency, racism, sexism, religion, politics of the twentieth century and beyond.

Under the Weeping Willow Tree: A Memoir about Grief, Loss, and Disability

by Linda Madison

Fortunately for the reading public, Linda Madison is a poetic survivor, bringing pictures of old-fashioned sweat and tears to life in modern-day America. Under the Weeping Willow Tree gave me permission to feel the horror and clarity of courage, the confusion from physical and emotional frailty, not from one's choosing.... Learning and seeking for her is living today for tomorrow, though, not just any old day of the week. Linda knows that on any given day as a single mother of four, she might ha... more

Ultimate Love: A Life of Soul and Searching

by Kitty Caley

In loving memory, I am dedicating "ULTIMATE LOVE: A Life of Soul and Searching" to my son Brandon Twigg (aka Emory Dale) "CHIP" Williamson and to EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN TOUCHED BY THIS TRAUMATIC ILLNESS. Most parents plan for a beautiful wedding. I planned for a beautiful funeral. Chip's search has ended. He, his father Jerry, and I gave each other all the love we could find here during this illness. Now he would never need to search again. In Chip's search for love, he now has gone to "The Ultim... more

The Hate Game: Screaming in the Silence - A Memoir

by Gary Trew

Gary’s school experience unfolds like a collision between Tom Brown’s Schooldays and The Inbetweeners. He faces violence, bullying, abuse, and brutal initiation rituals. The Hate Game captivates and shocks with its powerful, humorous, and hopeful narrative. It is a bizarre coming-of-age story that could easily be mistaken for fiction.

From Grief to Love

by Laurence Carter

After losing his wife Melitta to cervical cancer, Laurence Carter embarked on a 4,314-mile coastal walk around England and Wales. His mission: to raise awareness that cervical cancer can be eliminated in a generation. This inspiring memoir recounts how his journey transformed from one of grief to one of hope and renewed love. Through poignant, funny and heartwarming vignettes, Carter takes readers along as he travels Britain’s beautiful coastline, chronicling both his physical trek and emotional... more

Refugees Affected by War

by John K. Spitzberg

Refugees Affected by War follows author John K. Spitzberg’s work with Ukrainian refugees who fled their country due to Russia’s attack upon Ukraine. This is an ongoing saga due to the war going on currently and Ukraine being destroyed now. The war is killing, maiming, and destroying the infrastructure of Ukraine as this book is being created. Spitzberg hopes that all who read this book will become active in advocating for peace and social justice in Ukraine and all those affected by war.

Surviving Loss

by Milton Dennis

His life was one devastating blow after another, losing multiple family members over the years to suicide, growing up in foster care, and being bullied. How does one pull themselves out of a storm like that? Surviving Loss: My Journey of Hope follows a man who often has reason to ask Why me? Many people ask themselves the same question when life pummels them, but this is a story of hope and coming out the other side, of recognizing the gifts and blessings between the pain and struggle. At many l... more

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