You Could Not Make This Up, Even if You Tried: Book Three of Social Work Memoirs by J. Traveler Pelton

Book three of the Social Work Memoirs continues the short, true-to-life stories (changed only to protect the innocent and the guilty); many are drop-dead funny, while some are tragic. You won’t find anything more fascinating than real life. If you think your job is wild, wait until you step into mine for a little while! I’ve met people from the privileged to the poor and most of their relatives; and all of them were fascinating in their own way. Thank you for reading and understanding. I hope you will find encouragement in helping others in any way you can.

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3mph: The Adventures of One Woman’s Walk Around the World by Polly Letofsky

Polly Letofsky left her Colorado home and headed west across 4 continents and over 14,000 miles–by foot–to become the first woman to walk around the world. In a spirit of adventure, along with the goal of raising global awareness for breast cancer, strangers welcomed her into their homes. The world had embraced her. But in the middle of Polly’s journey, 9/11 flung us all into a crossroads in world history, and she found herself navigating a vastly changing world.

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Nobody’s Legend by Jason Ferguson

Nobody’s Legend recounts Jason Ferguson’s remarkable journey from athletic promise to addiction, despair, and ultimately, redemption. Once a Division I football hopeful, he faced career-ending injuries that derailed his dreams. In the face of loss and identity crisis, he spiraled into opioid addiction for over a decade. But in the depths, he chose to rebuild—starting from the inside out. Ferguson candidly details his struggles, mistakes, breakthroughs, and the battles no one sees. Rather than letting his past define him, he demonstrates that transformation is born in the resolve to rise. Through raw storytelling and practical insight, the book offers lessons in resilience, self-worth, and rewriting the narratives we tell ourselves. It’s a call to anyone who’s been underestimated, stuck, or haunted by their past: your story isn’t over until you reclaim it.

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You Still Can’t Make This Up! : More Memoirs of a Social Worker by J. Traveler Pelton

In this second book about my twenty-eight years in professional Social Work, I reached back in my memory vault to put stories to the faces that still come to mind when I sit back and recall those days. Some of them are drop-dead funny, some are sad and some simply infuriated me. I’ve met people from the privileged to the poor and most their relatives. Book two continues the short, almost true history of that career, funny to tragic. Names have been changed to protect innocent and guilty. It gets greasy, gritty, gracious and no way glamourous here. If you like true to life stories, odd characters funny to tragic, you will love this book.

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The Girl Who Cried Love by Lindsay Manfredi

In The Girl Who Cried Love: A Pivot to Self-Worth, musician and author Lindsay Manfredi delivers a vulnerable and raw memoir about chasing love, losing herself, and ultimately reclaiming her identity. From a childhood marked by shame and secrecy, she details how she repeatedly fell into toxic relationships and addiction in search of validation—only to find heartbreak, betrayal, and a shattered sense of self. Each relationship becomes its own heartbreak, yet each broken piece also shapes a larger mosaic of resilience and healing. Manfredi invites readers to see true love not as something outside to be begged for, but as the relationship we build within ourselves. Through unfiltered honesty, she explores emotional wounds, boundary setting, and the journey toward self-acceptance. Her story is a rallying cry for anyone who’s ever lost themselves in love and longs to pivot toward strength, worth, and wholeness.

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You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: Memoirs of a Social Worker by J. Traveler Pelton

You won’t find anything more fascinating than real life. These are true to life stories, odd characters, and survival in a not to be believed world of bureaucracy, poverty and families in crisis. Heart, chaos, and comedy—uncensored; with real lives, real laughs, real heartbreak. Join me as I remember the stories, faces and work of a career in social work spanning 28 years.
This book will keep you up and make you think. Maybe life in your world isn’t so bad after all…

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Written Off by Lisa Phillips

In Written Off: The Journey Begins, Lisa Phillips shares her raw and redemptive story of parental rejection, identity loss, and spiritual healing. From her parents’ divorce in childhood to the heartbreaking emotional invalidation and gaslighting by her mother, Lisa navigates through layers of trauma that steal autonomy, joy, and self-worth. Yet amid the pain, something stirs within her spirit — a whisper of hope rooted in faith. The book traces three generations of mothers and daughters and explores what it means to be “written off” by those who were meant to bless you. With biblical reflection, courageous vulnerability, and soul-deep insight, Lisa offers readers more than a memoir — she offers a mirror. This is a story for anyone who’s experienced rejection or neglect and longs to be seen, known, and restored.

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FINDING LALLA’S ANNA by Anna Dao

Born to a globetrotting diplomat father and haunted by the silence of her absent mother, Anna’s childhood is a tapestry woven from fragments of different cultures. Guided by the unwavering love and wisdom of her Malian grandmother, Lalla, Anna seeks solace in ancestral traditions as she navigates a life marked by loneliness and displacement.

But years of nomadic existence take their toll, leading to emotional burnout in the bustling heart of New York City. Facing fractured relationships and the ghosts of her past, Anna embarks on a transformative journey. Fueled by resilience and Lalla’s enduring spirit, she confronts long-buried truths, mends broken bonds, and finally discovers the courage to embrace her true self.

Finding Lalla’s Anna is a captivating memoir of cultural identity, family, and the unwavering strength of love. It’s a poignant exploration of belonging, self-discovery, and the power of ancestral wisdom to heal even the deepest wounds.

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Healing Through Pain by Husam Alsoufi

Healing Through Pain: A Journey Through Suffering Toward Inner Peace by Husam Alsoufi is a heartfelt and courageous memoir that merges personal storytelling with spiritual insight and practical guidance. After enduring a devastating loss, Alsoufi invites readers into his transformative path through grief, pain, and ultimately, healing. More than a story, this book is a guide for anyone seeking peace amidst turmoil. Through vulnerable reflections and wisdom drawn from meditation, mindfulness, and self-inquiry, the author encourages readers to embrace suffering not as something to avoid, but as a gateway to self-awareness and liberation. He explores the traps of false identity, the misunderstood nature of love, and the healing power of stillness. This book is for those feeling broken, lost, or stuck—people searching for meaning, peace, and a way forward. With compassion and clarity, Healing Through Pain offers the tools to turn hardship into healing and reclaim one’s truest self.

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About Featured Book: Letters to an Embryo by Jasna Kaludjerovic

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A true story.

A broken marriage.

A frozen embryo.

And one impossible decision:

SHOULD IT not LIVE?

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Letters to an Embryo is an autobiographical novel that explores the deeply personal journey of Jasna Kaludjerovic as she grapples with the aftermath of a painful divorce. Left with a frozen embryo from the final IVF attempt, she feels torn between the responsibility of giving it a chance to live and the emotional weight of her past.

Over the course of many letters, Jasna writes to the embryo, reflecting on motherhood, identity, and the complexities of letting go.

The novel touches on themes of loss, hope, and the quiet resilience of the human spirit, offering readers an intimate exploration of one woman’s emotional and psychological struggle. With honesty and vulnerability, Kaludjerovic invites readers to walk with her through a personal crisis that many can relate to, yet few are willing to speak about.

Does it have the right to live?

How will it fit into her new life?

What will it take to make a decision?

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This memoir includes themes of infertility, IVF, divorce, emotional distress, and ethical dilemmas surrounding reproductive choices.

“Raises intriguing, morally complex, and timely issues.”
– Kirkus Reviews

“About divorce, loneliness, and healing after betrayal, Letters to an Embryo is an intimate memoir. ”
– Foreword Clarion Reviews

“Jasna Kaludjerovic’s vulnerable memoir is about processing the dissolution of her marriage through letters to their last frozen embryo.”
– Foreword Clarion Reviews

“The letters spend significant time on the role of women in society and how she now sees her own place in the world. She had always wanted to be a mother, but now she is wrestling with who she is.”
-BlueInk Review

“In this sweet, poignant memoir, Jasna Kaludjerovic writes to her last viable frozen embryo, deciding whether to go ahead with a pregnancy when she and her husband—the embryo’s ‘papa’ – are divorcing. She mourns the demise of her marriage but seizes on her newfound freedom to find a new man and craft a new career.”
– BlueInk Review

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Bottom Line to Lifeline by Simon Higginbotham

From the polished boardrooms of global business to the blood-soaked front lines of 911 emergency care, Bottom Line to Lifeline is a gripping memoir of radical reinvention at age 50.

When Simon Higginbotham walked away from a high-powered corporate career to become a paramedic, he didn’t just change jobs — he transformed his entire life. Told with unflinching honesty and visceral detail, this powerful narrative plunges you into the chaos, courage, and camaraderie of emergency medicine, where lives can pivot in a single moment — and so can your own.

Through raw, present-tense storytelling, Higginbotham captures not only the intensity of life-and-death calls but also the deeper truths about identity, leadership, humility, and the human spirit.

“I finished Bottom Line to Lifeline by Simon Higginbotham, and wow, what a ride! This memoir takes you through the author’s complete 180° life change, starting from corporate suit to paramedic uniform, and it’s compelling.” “Beyond recounting action-packed scenarios, Bottom Line to Lifeline profoundly reflects reinvention and purpose.”

— Rashmi Agrawal, Reedsy Reviewer

Perfect for readers seeking meaning, second chances, or simply a damn good story, this memoir is a testament to what’s possible when you leave comfort behind — and choose to show up when it matters most.

Dare to start again. Read the book that’s already inspired thousands.

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The Unique Settled History of Sweetwater Canyon Above Colorado Springs by Diane Olsen Author

Award-winning author Diane Olsen, known for her acclaimed series “Rising Wind” and the multi-award-winning “Roots to Religion,” now presents her memoir titled “The Unique Settled History of Sweetwater Canyon Above Colorado Springs.”

Growing up in Colorado Springs was a magical time for me, filled with treasured memories. The stories shared follow a group of musings, experiences, and explorations in Mother Nature’s playground for a young girl growing up in the little canyons west of Colorado Springs, from sixty to seventy-five years ago, in a home that lay between Cheyenne Mountain and Mount Rosa, St. Peter’s Dome, and Cookstove with Pike’s Peak looming behind them.

We lived above Twilight Canyon, but the focus of this book is the sister valley, Sweetwater Canyon, and every time I see a picture of that mountain area or think about it, the tears flow. Itinerant wanderers and thoughtful individuals sought spiritual solace and inspiration from Cheyenne Mountain’s numerous hillsides, waterfalls, and various winding canyons, such as Cheyenne, Twilight, and Sweetwater, as well as other canyons in the area. I know we did. Perhaps with the writing of this memoir, the Mulberger family realizes that we still do. (Kindle on sale for $2.99 through July 4th, 2025)

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Epitome of Hypocrisy by Kenny McGhee

Epitome of Hypocrisy: Sex, Drugs and the Real Birth of Rock & Roll is an unflinching autobiographical journey through the tumultuous landscape of the 1960s and 70s music scene. The author delves into personal experiences marked by the era’s indulgent lifestyle, exploring the allure and consequences of sex, drugs, and rock & roll. Beyond the hedonistic facade, the narrative seeks a deeper understanding of what constitutes normalcy amidst chaos. Through candid reflections, the book offers a raw and honest portrayal of a life intertwined with the cultural and musical revolutions of the time. It challenges readers to consider the dichotomy between public persona and private reality, shedding light on the often-overlooked personal costs of fame and the relentless pursuit of artistic expression.

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You Couldn’t Make This Up; An Almost True Social Worker’s Memoir by J. Traveler Pelton

I’ve met people from the privileged to the poor and most their relatives. This is a short, almost true history of that career, funny to tragic. Names have been changed to protect innocent and guilty; and I promise you won’t find anything more fascinating than true life in my world. It gets greasy, gritty, gracious and no way glamourous here; I think it has been a life well lived.

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About Featured Book Bottom Line to Lifeline by Simon Higginbotham

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What happens when a high-powered business executive walks away from the boardroom and learns to save lives instead? Bottom Line to Lifeline is a gripping, real-life memoir that chronicles one man’s year-long transformation from international CEO to frontline paramedic student. This inspiring and sometimes harrowing journey pulls readers into the adrenaline-charged world of 911 emergency medicine—and the deeply human moments that come with it.

With vivid, present-tense storytelling, this memoir offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at emergency calls, classroom lessons, personal doubts, and the raw moments of truth that shape new medics. It’s a powerful read for anyone contemplating a life change, passionate about medicine, or interested in how resilience, purpose, and teamwork are forged under pressure.

Now with over 50 five-star reviews, Bottom Line to Lifeline has struck a chord with readers across careers and continents. Rashmi Agrawal, a Reedsy Reviewer, writes:

“It’s an eye-opening reminder of what really matters in life and work. The book got me thinking about purpose and meaning in my career, which is always a sign of a good read!”
And she adds,
“Imagine going from worrying about profit margins to holding someone’s life in your hands. The contrast is wild.”

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3,700+ copies sold

4.7/5.0 average rating

Ranked #1 in Emergency Services and Personal Transformation on Kindle during launch week

Perfect for fans of medical memoirs, career-change stories, and leadership books with heart

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Author Bio
I’ve lived a life of contrasts, from corporate boardrooms in Europe and the U.S. to the back of an ambulance on a 911 call. After a successful career in international business leadership, I made the bold decision to retrain as a paramedic at age 50. Bottom Line to Lifeline is the story of that journey: a year of reinvention, challenge, purpose, and unexpected fun.

I’ve always been drawn to new perspectives, whether in life, business, or the outdoors. When I’m not working with EMS teams, consulting, or writing, you can find me hiking or mountain walking (Snowdonia in North Wales, UK, is a favorite) or out on the open road on my motorcycle. I also play both guitar and violin—music brings a kind of clarity and expression that words often can’t.

My writing reflects my conviction that life is too short to remain stagnant, that we’re all capable of profound transformation, and that the most meaningful work we can do often begins when we venture far outside our comfort zone.

If you’ve ever wondered what it might be like to change everything, or if you’re curious about what happens behind the scenes in emergency medical care, I hope you’ll find something in this book that inspires or stays with you.