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Broken but Blessed by Susie Fulbright

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Broken but Blessed by Susie Fulbright

Do you feel you can’t go on?That stresses of life have you blindsided?Well read on. This work is about the challenges and lessons learned in losing one child, raising a special needs child, and losing mate just three years after loss of child. The raw experiences has helped me to depend on the Lord in all aspects of my life.

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Sex Crimes: Then and Now

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Why be a lawyer? To be a Hero. Here’s the playbook.

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Cookham To Cannes by Brent Tyler

About Cookham To Cannes by Brent Tyler:

When Brent and Debbie Tyler’s small business collapsed at the end of 2009, they had to act fast as they’d run out of cash and were about to be evicted from their rented bungalow in Cookham, Berkshire. Deciding that taking a leap into the unknown was better than making no decision at all, they borrowed a little money from some good friends, packed up their belongings and headed to a mobile home site just outside Cannes. that they would help to get ready for the summer, in exchange for free accommodation. Whilst there, they would look for work with the hope of settling in the region.
Once in Cannes, the advice was to go and work as a housekeeper and gardener at a villa for someone rich and possibly famous. What no one bothered to tell France’s newest arrivals was that the people they were about to be interviewed by and eventually work for were all blisteringly, yet deliciously mad.
Whilst minding his own business in the garden belonging to one of these certifiable lunatics, Brent gets adopted by a dog with his own obsession, maintaining this author’s theory that sanity is an extremely rare commodity in the south of France.

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Plantains and the Seven Plagues- A memoir: Half-Dominican, Half-Cuban, and Full Life by Paz Ellis

About Plantains and the Seven Plagues- A memoir: Half-Dominican, Half-Cuban, and Full Life by Paz Ellis:

Plantains and the Seven Plagues is the author’s first memoir about her life growing up as a child of a Cuban father and Dominican mother in New Jersey. The book deals with the assimilation issues of many first-generation American children and the cultural impacts on their day to day lives. Paz takes us on a journey that includes her parent’s courtship, her mother’s traumatic childhood, her father’s deep emotions regarding his birthplace, illnesses, her struggles in school, strong family bonds, and her mother’s recent passing.  You will laugh and cry as you peek into Paz’s childhood, from her naughty toddler years to her rebellious teens and the ups and downs of her relationship with her parents.

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Our Teenage Years: Growing Up in a Small Town in the ’80s by T. J. Wray

About Featured Book: Our Teenage Years: Growing Up in a Small Town in the ’80s by T. J. Wray

This is an inspiring story about overcoming whatever life may throw at you. This book is about two best friends growing up in their teenage years in a small town. All the wild adventures and stories from my childhood, after my parents divorced and we went on the run for 11 years. This book includes my first job, girlfriend, prom, driver’s license, my first car and many other first we all did in our teenage years. It’s a fun-filled adventure about being a teenager, epic road trips and best friends. But really this book is just about LIFE. It will make you laugh and it will make you cry. This is a bunch of short stories from my teenage years that everyone will relate to in one way or another.

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The Cardinal Club – A Daughter’s Journey to Acceptance by Suzanne Maggio

About The Cardinal Club – A Daughter’s Journey to Acceptance by Suzanne Maggio:

“As I sat on the floor and watched Dylan carefully unwrap the packages my mother had given him, I grew more and more concerned with each one. Inside this box was a girl’s grey cardigan sweater with a wide neck and small pearl buttons. In fact, each box he opened contained clothing for a little girl, certainly not appropriate for her 8 year-old grandson.”

And so begins the family’s realization that something is terribly wrong.

As Suzanne’s mother’s memory fades and she can no longer recognize her daughter, Suzanne struggles to reconcile the memory of her mother with a relationship that often left her feeling disconnected and alone. The book pays particular attention to the relationship between author and her dynamic, Medici-esque matriarch mother, who raises her daughter in her own image. As the author grows and begins to branch out in order to find her own identity, she faces the challenge of separating from a mother who refuses to see her for who she is and in so doing, withholds her acceptance. And although her life is filled with many successes; a successful career, a husband, children and a comfortable home, it is her mother’s acceptance that she most longs for, never giving up hope that someday she will earn what she most desires.

The Cardinal Club: A Daughter’s Journey to Acceptance is the story of a daughter’s efforts to make amends with her mother following her death from Alzheimer’s disease.It is an openhearted, deeply compassionate story about facing difficult truths and a journey that leads, unexpectedly, to discovering unconditional love.

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I Was Just a Radioman

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Their hearts were strong, and their courage endless.

Pearl Harbor survivor, Black Cat radioman, and decorated WW 2 veteran. ARM H. P. Lawrence, tells the true story of the fight against the Japanese in this compilation of his memoirs.

One of only a handful of non-Native American code-talkers, H. P. Lawrence became a member of an elite fighting force, the Black Cats. Flying in their nocturnal missions, the Cats claws were sharp and their aim deadly.

From devastation to victory, the story of these brave men−the deadly, mysterious, and illusive Black Cats is a journey into the past where nightmares came true and hatred reigned. A time in history we should never, ever forget.

The day which will live in infamy…was just the beginning.

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Life Lessons from Grandpa and His Chicken Coop: A Playful Journey Through Some Serious Sh*t

About Life Lessons from Grandpa and His Chicken Coop: A Playful Journey Through Some Serious Sh*t:

Love is superior, family is mighty, and we were put here, not for ourselves, but for each other. These are the core values that were passed down to me from my grandfather. Don’t chase the chickens because one day one might just chase you back, beer is more than just a breakfast drink, and do what you want, not what you’re told… these were also some things of value that were passed down to me from Grandpa.

Growing up just down the hill from my grandfather and his chickens taught me more about life than anything that I could’ve learned in school (had I paid attention). Learning how to stand up for myself, to lend a helping hand, to nurture, and protect the things I love, are just a few of the lessons that I learned while crossing that grassy path between his house and mine.

Life Lessons from Grandpa and His Chicken Coop is a book about love, family, youth, maturing, and all the learning that happens in between. It is a powerful, humorous, insightful, playful, and philosophical narrative about perspective and the lessons that I have learned growing up just as ornery as my ornery grandfather and his precious chickens.

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Seeking Solace: Finding Joy After Loss by Amy L. Bovaird

About Seeking Solace: Finding Joy After Loss by Amy L. Bovaird:

Amazon Reviewer Says, “Simply Inspiring! Bite-size devotionals and as you read words like these, it makes your own problems seem silly. To read the struggles this woman endured, all the while keeping her faith and trust in God secure… well, I hardly have the words. Remarkable. Admirable. Inspiring. Totally encouraging.”

This heart-tugging devotional about Amy’s life in the United Arab Emirates brings many ups and downs. Amy, an American, married to an Arab, is pregnant with twins. But during her twenty-week check-up, Amy learns she has lost one of her precious babies. Suddenly she is hospitalized with pre-eclampsia and fighting for her and her second twin’s life. She learns the fate of that baby while she is alone—more loss.

Just as life settles down, her beloved father is diagnosed with two stage-four cancers. Will she make it home in time to see her father one last time? How does Amy cope with these fears and devastating losses in the United Arab Emirates? This memoir, written in a devotional format, testifies to a loving Father who never once abandons His daughter to cope alone in a foreign country.

Seeking Solace centers on relationships and the complex and often messy emotions that accompany the many facets of loss. Discover truth, gratitude, and a growing awareness of God’s presence. Then wrap yourself in the solace of God’s reassuring comfort …

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Precious Silver Chopsticks

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The second daughter of an aristocratic family, abandoned by her mother for she was not a son, narrates “Precious Silver Chopsticks”/A true story of a Korean noble family. Her grandmother raised Mae in a mountain village in North Korea and gave her a pair of magic silver chopsticks as a symbol of her love, and that will keep her from any physical harm.
With irony, humor, and poignancy, Mae paints a vivid story of her relationships with her grandpa (a landlord/herb Medicine doctor) and commoner/grandma. Her relationship with her mother (nobleman’s daughter) is never-ending conflicts.
The death of her father and his funeral, a Korean wedding, and her grandfather’s sixtieth birthday and Japanese education are lively and spirited. When Russian soldiers and Korean Communists march into her hometown at the end of World War II, Mae grasps her silver chopsticks when the family flees to South Korea. At the same time, Grandma stays behind to give the family time to escape. The story then turns to the Korean War, its horrors as a refugee, and of her family’s survival through the indescribable chaos.
In 1960, Mae fell in love with a US Marine colonel. Her confessional of their cultural clashes and the passionate love affair is candid. But they go their separate ways when Mae comes to the United States to get a college education. Sprinkled throughout the book are the journeys of her precious silver chopsticks to their destination with her Marine colonel. She depicts the men and women who carved out their lives in a remote Korean mountain village, a different corner of our world at a different time in history.

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The Chocolate Pilgrim: A Journey of Self-discovery and Transformation on the Camino de Santiago

About The Chocolate Pilgrim: A Journey of Self-discovery and Transformation on the Camino de Santiago:

I am passionate about walking, the great outdoors, and chocolate. In the spring of 2009 I made a commitment to walk 800 kilometers through Spain; I was accompanied by my husband and our adult son. When I began my walk I was full of big questions, one of them whether or not I’d stay in my marriage. I was searching for answers. What I didn’t expect to find was myself. A walk that long gives a person a lot of time to think. My mind dished out big lessons around forgiving my mother, making a decision about my marriage, and honoring myself as a parent. One step at a time is how I completed the Camino de Santiago and learned to love myself after all the years of inner self-hate.

When I walked the Camino across northern Spain in 2009, I had no intention of writing about my experience. However, once I returned home I felt an insistent need to put my journey into written stories. Over time, a clear theme emerged in my writing about lessons learned. I also made a commitment to re-create the day-by-day journey for my readers, so they can walk along with me. Whether you have walked the Camino or not, this book will give you a glimpse into the daily life of a pilgrim. Your life may be transformed by the journey.

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Wacky on the Junk by Kathy Varner

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In this hilarious debut memoir, Kathy Varner reflects on a life lived on the fringes of ordinary. From an awkward childhood as the youngest of five, living off sweets and processed foods, to a wild adolescence of drinking, drugs and Deadhead hijinks, to a harrowing career with social services. Kathy takes it all in stride, embracing the beauty and pain of life with a sardonic wit and a sense of adventure that remains undampened – no matter how wacky things get.

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Love & Feathers: what a palm-sized parrot has taught me about life, love, and healthy self-esteem

About Love & Feathers: what a palm-sized parrot has taught me about life, love, and healthy self-esteem:

When Shannon Cutts and Pearl first meet, she is still mourning the sudden passing of her first cockatiel, Jacob. The last thing she wants to do is to fall in love with another baby parrot! But one look at the tiny grey ball of fluff and Shannon just knows – he is love with wings, and they are meant to be together.

A lifelong parrot lover but by no means experienced at caring for cockatiels, Shannon quickly assumes the role of eager student, with Pearl as her willing and equally eager teacher. From negotiating victuals preferences to socializing with the parrot-phobic, making home improvements to avoiding the dreaded V.E.T., Shannon learns from her feathery sidekick how to meet his basic needs, offer extra enrichment, nurture and care for him, and be nurtured and cared for in return.

Pearl, in turn, opens a window for Shannon into a refreshing new world full of self-acceptance, self-respect, trust, laughter, love, and FUN. In Pearl’s world, everyone is a potential new friend, every mirror reflects prettiness, every meal is a celebration of good food and good company, and each new day is a great day to celebrate being YOU.

Today, 12 years after their first meeting, Shannon and Pearl are still blissfully joined at the beak. Love & Feathers, a book based on the popular blog by the same name, is their story.

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Summer of ’77: Beaches, bars and boogie nights in Ibiza by Robert Fear

About Summer of ’77: Beaches, bars and boogie nights in Ibiza by Robert Fear:

A holiday can change everything…

…it did for Fred.

He went on a two-week break with three friends to the Spanish island of Ibiza in July 1976. It was so enjoyable they all vowed to come back for the following season.

In April 1977, Fred returned to Ibiza, alone, in pursuit of his dream.

Behind him, he left his family, his girlfriend, and a promising career in banking.

Challenges lay ahead.

This would be no holiday.

He needed a place to stay and to find work that would sustain him through the next six months.

This true to life memoir follows 21-year-old Fred’s adventures as he acclimatises to living abroad. In a time before instant communication, he keeps in touch with family and friends by letter. They are his lifeline to home.

If you enjoy reading about people’s life-changing experiences, then this book is for you.

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Who Will Hold Me by Sophie Pagalday

Who Will Hold Me by Sophie Pagalday

In this powerful account, Sophie shares her path to liberating herself from society’s unrealistic and often detrimental expectations of single moms. If you are challenged by traumatic circumstance, toxic relationships, or crippling self-doubt, you’ll find the inspiration you need to rise above your suffering and loneliness.

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My Shattered Mirror

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Trauma. A small word with a very large impact.

Have you been struggling with the feeling that you are not enough? Are you troubled by a path that has taken you down a road of traumatic events: sexual, emotional or physical abuse; controlling relationships, fear, guilt, or depression?

Riley walks you through her own personal journey where she lived a life that she could not escape from, trauma continued to follow her, shattering her sense of security and leaving her feeling helpless in a dangerous world. Her life became a dark hole that was starting to swallow her, until one day she finally found a way to break through the pain.

In her book she shares with you, chapter by chapter, the details of her life and what she endured. She shares her own personal journey of trauma, tears, and trials. She would be left feeling a relentless shame, inexplicable anxiety and overwhelming sadness. Every day was a struggle just to get through the crushing feelings of hopeless, shock, denial, irritability, disbelief, confusion, fear, biter, guilt, along with anger and rage.

She felt betrayed, unloved, and ugly.

She felt broken.

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I Was Just a Radioman by Pamela Ackerson

About I Was Just a Radioman by Pamela Ackerson

Their hearts were strong, and their courage endless.
Pearl Harbor survivor, Black Cat radioman, and decorated WW 2 veteran. ARM H. P. Lawrence, tells the true story of the fight against the Japanese in this compilation of his memoirs.

One of only a handful of non-Native American code-talkers, H. P. Lawrence became a member of an elite fighting force, the Black Cats. Flying in their nocturnal missions, the Cats claws were sharp and their aim deadly.

From devastation to victory, the story of these brave men−the deadly, mysterious, and illusive Black Cats is a journey into the past where nightmares came true and hatred reigned. A time in history we should never, ever forget.

The day which will live in infamy…was just the beginning.

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The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man A Memoir: Bronx Boy, Social Justice Attorney, Carter Administration Official, International Development Official, and Hollywood Producer by Al Hirshen

The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man A Memoir: Bronx Boy, Social Justice Attorney, Carter Administration Official, International Development Official, and Hollywood Producer by Al Hirshen

Al Hirshen has led an unusual life. He learned street smarts in the Bronx, helped out at his father’s candy store, worked as a waiter in the Catskills to pay for his schooling, and became a lawyer. A participant in many of the pivotal changes of our times, Al was a Civil Rights and pioneering anti-poverty lawyer and created the first public/private partnerships in the Carter Administration. He was among the first USAID consultants to work in Russia, Ukraine, Slovakia and Albania.

Al has traveled the world, was a successful international development consultant, and tried his luck at movie production in Hollywood. For nine years he worked as a consultant to the leadership of Indonesia during that nation’s turbulent transition to democracy.

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I am a Runner: the Memoirs of a Sepsis Survivor by Pamela Ackerson

About I am a Runner: the Memoirs of a Sepsis Survivor by Pamela Ackerson

“You’ll never be able to run again.”

From running half marathons to being the sickest person in the hospital, Maria Papalia-Meier fought the river of death, and won.

Life changing moments, amputations, and negative thoughts refused to keep her down. With her rock-hard stubbornness, positive self-empowerment and persistence, she grabbed hope and unflinching faith to face the life handed to her. Her story offers an honest, tough-love approach to defeating pre-determined opinions, and self-imposed limitations. She refused to give up or give in.

Maria Papalia-Meier is a runner. She has awoken stronger…better.

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Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days

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Adrienne Wilson is a depressed, suicidal teenager—until the day she receives a diagnosis of stage IV liver cancer. Facing the fight of her life, Adrienne discovers how much she wants to live. In Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, Andrea Wilson Woods chronicles her sister’s remarkable life from the time she was born to the day she dies at age fifteen. Written like a journal, Andrea takes the reader inside her and Adrienne’s journey explaining how she gained custody of Adrienne from their mother and how the sisters’ relationship evolved over time. Adrienne’s courageous spirit shines through as she squeezes more life into 147 days than most people do in a lifetime. From meeting Jay Leno to spending the day with Dave Navarro of Jane’s Addiction, Adrienne makes every moment count. As she lay dying, Adrienne teaches Andrea how to live.

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