Summary & Analysis of Leonardo da Vinci by ZIP Reads Isaacson could not have created a more captivating character in any work of fiction, and yet his portrayal of the larger than life Leonardo da Vinci is both thoroughly sensible and ineffably sublime. This ZIP Reads summary provides key takeaways and analysis from Isaacson's #1 bestselling book, Leonardo da Vinci. His 600-page tomb is rich with details of da Vinci's life from his inventions to his idiosyncracies. Let ZIP Reads help you … [Read more...] about Summary & Analysis of Leonardo da Vinci by ZIP Reads
What Nobody Knew by Amelia Hendrey
My story begins aged 3, when my mother abandoned me and left my brutal father to raise me. Nobody knew the secrets that went on inside his house, or the journey that I travelled on after leaving it, until now. This is the story of my survival. What do you do when no one wants you? How many people need to destroy a child until that child wants to destroy herself? What if social services always got told a different story? What if I showed you both sides of that story? What would you do if … [Read more...] about What Nobody Knew by Amelia Hendrey
Song of Praise for a Flower by Fengxian Chu and Charlene Chu
Song of Praise for a Flower by Fengxian Chu and Charlene Chu By Fengxian Chu With Charlene Chu For nearly two decades, this manuscript lay hidden in a Chinese bank vault until a long-lost cousin from America inspired 92-year-old author Fengxian Chu to unearth it. "Song of Praise for a Flower" traces a century of Chinese history through the experiences of one woman and her family, from the dark years of World War II and China's civil war to the tragic Great Leap Forward, Cultural … [Read more...] about Song of Praise for a Flower by Fengxian Chu and Charlene Chu
Bargain Book: Illegal by John Dennehy
A raw account of a young American abroad grasping for meaning, this pulsating story of violent protests, illegal border crossings and loss of innocence raises questions about the futility of borders and the irresistible power of nationalism. Illegal tells the true story of love and deception, revolutions and deportations as it chronicles the trials of John Dennehy. Naïve New Yorker, Dennehy refuses to be part of the feverish nationalism of post 9/11 America. His search for hope takes him to … [Read more...] about Bargain Book: Illegal by John Dennehy
Sweet Melissa Ignorance is not Bliss by Susan Segovia-Munoz
Sweet Melissa Ignorance is not Bliss by Susan Segovia-Munoz Heroin Addiction-The Lifestyle-The Recovery I'm not a celebrity or a model. I'm not rich or famous. I'm a hooker, a hustler and a junkie. It's not like I chose this lifestyle but something inside of me took over my entire being. I became reckless and out of control. I wanted to party and get high. I needed excitement. I thrived on it. I wanted to fit in somewhere. I wanted to belong and most of all I wanted someone to love me. … [Read more...] about Sweet Melissa Ignorance is not Bliss by Susan Segovia-Munoz
Coming of Age by Deborah Beatriz Blum
Coming of Age by Deborah Beatriz Blum The true coming of age story of Margaret Mead — one of the heroines of the twentieth century — that reveals events and relationships she hid from the world during her lifetime and beyond. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMClMKGZ_80&t=9s … [Read more...] about Coming of Age by Deborah Beatriz Blum
My Real Hue by Daniel Yves Eisner
“MY REAL HUE” is an extraordinarily brave man’s quest to fully understand and accept himself despite his family obstructing his path. Though it spans five decades, the story is a poignant reminder that adult life is constantly and comprehensively affected by childhood. From the instant readers meet young Danny, his torturous relationship with his parents is evident. His dysfunctional family capitulates everything from challenges with coming to terms with his sexuality to a set of burgeoning … [Read more...] about My Real Hue by Daniel Yves Eisner
From Ice and Snow by Dianne Bunnell
From Ice and Snow by Dianne Bunnell Jane Bernard lost her 12-year-old twin daughters to a religious hijacking perpetrated by their father, Reverend Logan Churlick. Jane is heartbroken and embittered by the loss, causing her to jeopardize her once-happy marriage with her great love, Bolivar Bernard. When the twins are 18, Bekah reaches out to her mother. Darcy spurns Jane and wants nothing to do with her sister. Churlick thwarts Jane’s attempt to reunite with Darcy and his obsession to possess … [Read more...] about From Ice and Snow by Dianne Bunnell
Hungry for Life by Rachel Richards
My memoir begins at my college graduation ceremony, when I admonished myself for failing to feel the exuberance that such a day should elicit. I observed, as if from far away, excitement all around me. I was about to graduate with honors and a degree in theater. But how will I pursue acting when I weigh a mere 69 pounds? My story then jumps back to kindergarten, where I was punished regularly. No one seemed to notice how unusually troubled and angry I was at only five years old. I spiraled … [Read more...] about Hungry for Life by Rachel Richards
Bargain Book: Soulmate Diaries by Stella Hart
A collection of love notes, tickling moments, lessons learned, and struggles to "make it". Most romantic relationships are called, 'complicated' but how can a soulmate relationship be more complex? Truly worth keeping, this book shares some downright off-the-record soul-searching events of true-life twin souls. We usually picture soul mate relationships as happy, fulfilled, romantic eternal love, but soul mates and twin souls have have their own share of tribulations- actually tougher, and twin … [Read more...] about Bargain Book: Soulmate Diaries by Stella Hart
Chasing Stones by Michele Stevens
What inspired you to write your memoir? Someone once told me that when something really bad happens, you should try to see if anything good can come of it, even if it's a small thing. That was my goal when I wrote Chasing Stones. I shared our story in hopes that it might help somebody else handle their own ordeals in some way, or even just give them the comfort of knowing they aren't alone. About your Book: Their paths first crossed when she was just a child, and years later they … [Read more...] about Chasing Stones by Michele Stevens
LOVE – Luck Has Nothing To Do With It by Donna Lamdon
What inspired you to write your memoir? A series of relationship disasters which I blamed on outside factors until looking at and working on myself through therapy. Life from that point on got better and it is now wonderful. It's a story about finding love, often despite yourself. About your Book: Whether you are seeking love or are already in it, this inspiring memoir is about reaching the bottom of the love slide, only to come out enjoying the view from the top. If you truly want to … [Read more...] about LOVE – Luck Has Nothing To Do With It by Donna Lamdon
