When a family secret comes to light, lives are changed forever in this honest, beautiful, and sometimes painful memoir. When Mark, adopted at birth, set out to FIND his genetic family as an adult, he found something he never expected—three full-blood siblings, including a persistent sister who would alter the course of his life. He finds himself faced with the emotional task of coming to know his entire birth family, along with the unintended impact it has on his parents and his marriage. This … [Read more...] about Love and Genetics: A true story of adoption, surrogacy, and the meaning of family by Mark MacDonald
Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse by Amy Nordhues
Prayed Upon is the story of one woman’s escape from the abuse of a respected, church-going psychiatrist. Amy reaches out to Dr. Dolion for help with depression, but instead of providing healing, he leads her down a path of deception and betrayal. His office, which initially feels like a sanctuary, becomes a psychological prison, one from which Amy will have to fight to free herself. Prayed Upon, a true story depicts Amy’s journey from victim to thriving child of God. Her brutal honesty provides … [Read more...] about Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse by Amy Nordhues
Dear David: Is Jesus for Real? by Andrew Lee
What happens when one friend asks his other friend to recount his reasons for believing in Christianity and following Jesus? A 30-page email with enough material for an eBook, apparently. Dear David is the candid retelling of one college student’s dubious return to faith, complete with the transformational realization that Jesus is a person to encounter, not a puzzle to be solved. Its letter-memoir style of writing offers a perspective on Christianity without any of the smoke and mirrors—just a … [Read more...] about Dear David: Is Jesus for Real? by Andrew Lee
Hungry for Life: A Memoir Unlocking the Truth Inside an Anorexic Mind by Rachel Richards
In this painfully moving memoir, take a firsthand look at anorexia through the eyes of a young girl. Even in kindergarten, Rachel Richards knows something isn't right. By leading us through her distorted thoughts, she shines a light on the experience and mystery of mental illness. As she grows up, unable to comprehend or communicate her inner trauma, Rachel lashes out, hurting herself, running away from home, and fighting her family. Restricting food gives her the control she craves. But after … [Read more...] about Hungry for Life: A Memoir Unlocking the Truth Inside an Anorexic Mind by Rachel Richards
Building the Life of a Woman Engineer by Katherine Kehres
While engineering may typically be regarded as a more male dominated industry, women can absolutely find success within the vastly technical, seemingly scientific, and often contractual profession. Katherine Kehres is just one example of a wife, a mother, and an engineer who maintains overwhelming satisfaction for the life she has constructed. Her persistence can be credited for navigating what others might find intimidating, and she sometimes considers frustrating. Crafted with an aim to … [Read more...] about Building the Life of a Woman Engineer by Katherine Kehres
Interview with Author – Ashley Elliott
About Ashley Elliott: ASHLEY ELLIOTT was raised in Conway, Arkansas. A survivor and an advocate for victims, she devoted more than a decade to her quest for justice after her father’s murder and mother’s kidnapping. She holds a BS in Organizational Communication from the University of Utah, and is an avid hiker, athlete, bodybuilder who has competed in and won medals in various competitions. She lives in Utah with her husband and children. The Demon in Disguise is her first book. What … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Ashley Elliott
Coffee Connections: Finding Common Ground Through My Daily Brew by Wendy Bornstein
Part memoir, part coming of age, and part networking, the author shares a warm and engaging narrative that intertwines the love of coffee with her life's journey since Wendy was first introduced to coffee as a teen. The book spans close to six decades of change incorporating career ,as well as, personal life experience as a teen, young adult, parent, baby boomer and most recently empty nester. Targeted Age Group:: 30-70 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I have always loved coffee and … [Read more...] about Coffee Connections: Finding Common Ground Through My Daily Brew by Wendy Bornstein
Collateral Intentions by Constantine Dhonau
“…it peels back layers and defenses in one’s own psyche and relays the message of vulnerability that is universally common in being human and necessary in the journey of self-love.” “Even now as I read the first page I laughed out loud. I think if you choose to buy this book, I believe you may find something in it to make you wonder, make you laugh, make you want to be a better person, and make you appreciate life just a little bit more.” At what point does practicing vulnerability fortify … [Read more...] about Collateral Intentions by Constantine Dhonau
The Katyn Diaries by Marek Sobieralski
Denied by the Soviets, and hushed up by Poland's allies. The Katyn massacre was a series of mass executions of nearly 22,000 Polish military officers and intelligentsia that was carried out by the Soviet Union's secret police - the NKVD - in April and May 1940. Mass graves were discovered in 1942, and with the bodies there were numerous Polish artefacts such as letters, diaries, photographs and identification tags. They were packed into crates and evacuated westward in 1944. There was a … [Read more...] about The Katyn Diaries by Marek Sobieralski
My so Called, Gay Schizophrenic Life: Introspection by Aaron Stickney
This book follow my journey through the years of 2012 up to 2018. Here I describe what it was like dealing with issues of my mental health disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder and other various facets. Which includes sexual harassment in the work place, religious facets and other factors. Targeted Age Group:: 14 and Above What Inspired You to Write Your Book? What inspired me to write this book was that we all have a voice in life but some of us don't wish to share their stories or … [Read more...] about My so Called, Gay Schizophrenic Life: Introspection by Aaron Stickney
Interview with Author – Paz Ellis
About Paz Ellis: Paz Ellis has been writing since childhood. She began her journey as a writer with poetry and short stories. She grew up in a household of voracious readers. When she was about twelve years old, her mother gave her a wonderful gift—her first hardcover book. It was a beautiful copy of Little Women. She looked at it and realized that her name would be on a book cover one day. However, her first book was a product of grief. She wrote a memoir, Plantains and the Seven Plagues, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Paz Ellis
Interview with Author – Brooke Jones
About Brooke Jones: Called "LA's FUNNIEST LADY" by the now-defunct Los Angeles Herald Examiner, Brooke Jones spent many years as a Radio Personality and Political Satirist in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Her LA morning radio show, "Brooke Jones & The Morning Muse" -- Political Satire for the Deeply Twisted -- was a huge hit. Newspapers wrote about her; columnists quoted her, and Johnny Carson even invited her to be a guest on The Tonight Show. Jones … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Brooke Jones
