About A mirrored existence: A Memoir
In A Mirrored Existence the author has traced a long journey that began with her as a child in the Warsaw Ghetto, a sinister experience that has marked all of her life.
It is a disturbing biography. Books helped her escape into an imaginary world allowing her to overcome the pitfalls she was thrown into, as well as her displacements from Poland, from France, from Belgium. and finally in Israel.
About It Wasn’t Easy, But I Made It
Embark on an Intimate Journey of Transformation and Redemption
In the stillness of the night, the shattering of glass echoed through our quiet home. Whispered voices with distinct Northern Irish accents lingered ominously in the shadows. It was a night that marked the beginning of a turbulent journey; a journey of fear, betrayal, and self-discovery. As my mother confessed her inability to ascend the stairs, her vulnerability was a startling revelation, forcing us to confront our fractured bond.
The following morning, chilling news arrived from our neighbor. A brazen burglary had occurred, underscoring the dangers lurking just beyond our walls. Her haunting words, “You need to take Paul and go live somewhere safe,” weighed heavily on our hearts, yet we remained. In a home devoid of warmth and understanding, my mother’s dependence on me grew more evident.
Caught in a tumultuous confrontation, a blade pressed menacingly under a man’s jaw, my resolve was tested. The internal tempest of rage began to subside, replaced by an icy calm. It was a crossroads, a moment of reckoning. Would my past define me, or could I rise above it?
Lamar, a figure of significance, saw potential where others only saw a troubled past. His faith sowed the seed of change within me. Hungry for redemption, I embarked on a solo journey of introspection, embracing literature as my guide. Each page turned was a step towards self-betterment, and a series of transformative self-help books became the beacon that illuminated my path.
At a pivotal juncture, I was gifted a golden chance to redefine myself. A profound realization struck: many have teetered on the blurred lines of morality. The power to change lies within. And my story is a testament to that strength.
Do you believe in the strength of transformation? Join Paul on his profound journey of redemption, healing, and self-discovery. Embrace the inspiration. Purchase this book today and let the power of change resonate with your spirit.
Love Changed Everything by Wallace E Briggs
The Briggs family (Bridges in the book) struggled to escape poverty because of Albert’s ill health. The children were happy until they realised they were deprived of the pleasures their friends enjoyed. But love surrounded and encouraged them every day of their childhood lives. Their days were filled with good times and adventures.
Eddie, the eldest child of four, suffered at the hands of the bullies. But his father showed him how to stand up for himself. Albert taught his children that success could come even after multiple failures if they kept trying. But when he had a lung removed, he lost his job and their home. The family moved in with Grandma in her terraced house in the Durham coalfield colliery village of Browney. Gran was already caring for her divorced daughter’s family of three young men. Somehow, they managed to coexist for over a year.
Almost a year later, the family was rehoused in a new housing development in Brandon and their first home with hot water and an indoor loo; what luxury. Eddie was training to become an unpaid Minister in the Independent Methodist Movement. His girlfriend, Doreen, for eighteen months, was the daughter of one of the Senior Ministers in the circuit of six chapels.
When Eddie met Pam, he was employed as a University Junior Technician, and his life was turned upside down. Cupid’s arrow flew and lodged so deep that the warnings of his friends in the Chapel never got past his ears. The pair were immediately smitten; nothing could part the young lovers. It was hard to break off with Doreen and even more difficult to heed the warnings of his associates in the chapel community. Pam was a Roman Catholic, and he was warned that their faiths were incompatible.
After purposely underperforming at school GCE ‘O’ level, Eddie studied part-time at night school, and after six years, he gained HNC level Chemistry certification. Then, he was invited to take up a career in Technical Sales by a National supplier of scientific products and instrumentation. Within a year, he and Pam had secured a mortgage on their first home and never looked back. There were ups and downs, but love always got them through the sticky patches. Eddie and Pam are approaching their diamond wedding anniversary.
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My Canvas Bag by Lucas Kinkaid
Mark’s parents drink too much, and his family often forgets him. He works hard to hide the harsh reality of his home life. Mark keeps a canvas bag hidden close to his home. It contains blankets, a flashlight, cans of food, a transistor radio, things to read, and more. The canvas bag has everything he needs to escape from his family’s dysfunction. It enables him to enjoy the peace and solitude of the woods near his house.
The anger and resentment Mark has about his life increase as he gets older. He makes some bad decisions and gets into trouble. Mark then decides to try and improve. He refuses to give up on himself.
Mark is told by teachers he has a talent for writing. His life is then changed forever.
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About Featured Book: Rasputin: The Memoirs of His Secretary by Delin Colón
Available and annotated for the first time in English, Aron Simanovitch's memoir offers an intimate view of Rasputin, through the eyes of his secretary.
Simanovitch reveals Rasputin's progressive ideas for social and economic reform that outraged the nobility. In the process, he paints a tawdry image of early twentieth century Petersburg society, with its gossip, plots and intrigue. But more importantly, his revelations about Rasputin's humanitarianism lend a three-dimensional view to this controversial figure of Russian history.
Delin Colón, co-author, is the great-great niece of Aron Simanovitch.
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About Shit That We Should Never Pass Along, And All That We Cannot Leave Behind
n late 1980s rural Kansas, Mara finds herself taking on more than she can chew. Mara’s mother is a woman arguably ahead of her own time when it comes to the investigative day job she holds, and her own progressive take and unwanted oversharing of her thoughts on the day’s larger social justice issues.
Mara’s story allows the reader to start their journey following her mother’s divorce from Mara’s abusive stepfather, and make the move with Mara, her two youngest sisters, and her mother from city life to the rural awakenings that seem to only exacerbate her mother’s own baby boomer inclination towards double standards. Sprinkle in three know-it-all rural town biddies to ensure that The Greatest Generation has their say, and it’s no wonder Xer children are now all referred to as “survivors.” Mara is determined to show her mother, and an entire town of rural Kansans, that the only parties in need of a clue are they themselves. As long as Mara remains convinced that she will win in the battle of wills against her seasoned mother, absolutely nothing at all will go sidewise in this book for any of the characters.
An authentic throwdown between the baby boomer and Xer generations, delving into everything from childhood abuse, racism, abortion, religion, higher education, and ensuring those familial elitists who we all believe we know (and either love or hate) are well set for the next generation of epic failure and loss. Sure to infuriate all comers, keep everyone laughing and crying in equal measures. Mara and her mother prove that simply being human, and a product of one’s own generational time, cultural norms, and familial expectations is more than sufficient to ensure offensiveness for generations to come. The challenge lies in learning to love and find the best in each other during times when the last thing in the world any of us wants to do is love or find the best in each other.
This book comes with every trigger warning known to mankind. If you are a survivor of childhood sexual or physical abuse and trauma, post-abortion trauma, or racial-related childhood or adult traumas, the author of this book cautions the reader. This book is intended for mature audiences over the age of twenty-five. Parents are not advised to purchase this book for young teenage readers.
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About Life at Daniel’s Place
Can a graveyard ever offer tranquility after turmoil?
At first, Alice wants to run from the cemetery because it symbolizes that Daniel, her four-year-old son, is gone. Being at the grave fills her with shame, guilt, and doubt. Gradually, thanks to geese, picnics, helium balloons, and epitaphs, the cemetery, named Daniel’s Place by Alice’s family, becomes a haven of discovery and beauty. Life at Daniel’s Place is the story of a mother’s heart transformed from fear to certainty and confidence. Alice’s reflections remind us that even in trauma, a renewed faith in God is possible and welcomed.
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About Radical Reinvention: Reimagine, Reset, Reinvent in a Disruptive World by Maureen Lippe
“A Radical Reinvention is how I kept myself and my company of more than 200 people not only alive but thriving. It was hard and it was painful, but I know my story can resonate and help many others reimagine and transform their lives and careers.” –Maureen Lippe
Maureen Lippe, media powerhouse/entrepreneur, and former Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar editor debuts her new book, Radical Reinvention, the personal and professional journey of self-discovery after being forced to reimagine, reset, and reinvent after losing her beloved husband and partner to COVID-19 and having to transform and grow her company, Lippe Taylor.
It was a time of terror, uncertainty, and painful grief. Read how she managed to reclaim her identity and more than double her business following an 8-Step Reinvention Toolkit that she tested and verified with therapists, business leaders and other brave fire starters who helped her realign and discover new facets of herself and her leadership acumen. These individuals represent their personal brands as fiercely as the companies discussed. It’s all within your grasp-and you’re not alone. Savor the possibilities of Radical Reinvention in this transformative hour!
Proceeds from the book will be donated to the Step Up Network, a mentorship nonprofit providing the structure for girls (and those who identify with girlhood) to define their ideal destination and get there successfully.
About Hungry for Life: A Memoir Unlocking the Truth Inside an Anorexic Mind
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 being hospitalized and force-fed, Rachel only retreats further into herself.
With a driving perfectionism, she graduates college with honors. But at sixty-nine pounds, Rachel is a shell of nervous and obsessive behaviors that have controlled her life. Years of self-harm and self-loathing have fueled the inner battles between good and evil, health and sickness, and life and death.
Acting on stage offers her moments of freedom from the skewed perceptions she’s constructed over the years. But her dream of a career in theater is not enough to save her. What is the secret that will finally unleash her will to recover?
Walking On Water: Five Ingredients for Living Through Life’s Toughest Challenges by Ruben Narváez Garcia
What if all of a sudden you had a terminal illness and you were given less than a month to live? Would you change anything?
February 11, 2018 transformed the way author Ruben Narváez began to look at life. That day, he was diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer. The prognosis was grim. The doctor said that if Ruben were lucky, he would live a month at the most. That meant he needed to write his will, buy a plot, and plan his funeral — he didn’t do any of those.
Having been a Christian for almost 30 years, it was time for the biggest test of Ruben’s faith. He began to live as if every day was his last, enjoying life like never before. In making the best of his last month, he stopped everything so he could spend quality time with his loved ones and began traveling to places he’d only dreamt of.
Life took on a new meaning, every day became an adventure and an opportunity to appreciate the small things. Worry, stress, and other negative emotions became meaningless. No matter the circumstances, life would now be full of happiness and joy every day.
About Cruising the Mississippi
Travel, beauty, history, fabulous food, and genuine old-fashioned fun fill this amazing paddle wheel adventure along the mighty Mississippi River.
From a vibrant New Orleans’ Jazz concert at famous Preservation Hall, to the largest plantation mansion on the Mississippi (Nottoway Plantation), to eye-popping Civil War battlegrounds, this lively travel memoir brings American history and Southern culture to life.
The paddlewheeler itself is an enchanting antebellum masterpiece. Period furnishings. Tiffany lamps. An authentic steam calliope. And a huge front porch with comfy rocking chairs where you can relax and enjoy the natural wonder of America’s greatest waterway.
Riverside cities offer their own unique attractions, steeped in history and plantation grandeur.
Thrill at the beauty of Saint Mary’s Basilica in Natchez, Mississippi. Consecrated in 1886, it’s architecture and stained glass windows rival the churches of Europe.
Learn about the Republic of West Florida, the shortest-lived nation in North America.
Discover the opulence of cotton and cane sugar plantation owners.
Celebrate with the members of the Rosedown Baptist Church in St. Francisville, Louisiana.
Savor blue crab cakes with Cajun tasso or catfish with black-eyed peas and greens, or other local culinary specialties.
Share a lifetime’s experiences with two high-spirited seniors as they enthusiastically explore the most famous river in the U.S. and its fascinating waterside towns.
In this warm and personal travel memoir you’ll learn things about America you never knew before.
Grab your reading glasses and come along on this unforgettable river cruise.
Pocket of Pain by LadyWarfield
Pocket of Pain is a coming-of-age story that takes place in a world of 80’s popular culture, music, and fashion. As her parent’s marriage falls apart, Suzanne escapes into a relationship with a boy who is five years older and ends up being more controlling than her father.
She escapes once again, this time as she leaves for college, and submerges herself in the RVA punk rock scene. Ultimately, a dark secret from the past surfaces, and she is forced to take another hard look at the relationship that she thought was over before she can finally leave the past behind.
Pocket of Pain offers a message for all young women willing to listen. For those who have experienced gaslighting and abuse, it’s an important conversation piece and a reminder that we are not alone. While heartbreaking at times, it also shows the resilience and optimism that this young girl always held on to. Through her story, we get to experience her journey as she takes you through the euphoria of her quest to find happiness.
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Walking in Footsteps of Promise: A Memoir by Kiran H Dellimore
Walking in Footsteps of Promise is a thoroughly engaging memoir chronicling one young man’s unadorned journey of promise – with many ups and downs, and several themes which are very relatable. From growing up on a tiny Caribbean island to surviving a near-fatal car accident, and using the momentum of his recovery to finally take control of his own life. Walking in Footsteps of Promise is sure to give you inspiration and renewed zeal to pursue your dreams and goals no matter what challenges you encounter in life. This book will remind you that you are not alone in experiencing failure and hardship; and that the triumph of the human spirit over adversity is an old tale which must be constantly rewritten with each challenge that life brings.
About Cruising the Mediterranean
Chosen best nonfiction book by the Seven Sisters Book Awards, gold medal winner in adult nonfiction by The Wishing Shelf Book Awards, “Cruising the Mediterranean” is a feel-good exploration of some of Europe’s grandest cities.
From Amsterdam’s Red Light District and Athens’ Acropolis lift to Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, Al & Sunny Lockwood share delicious fun, playful adventure and dazzling beauty.
Even before taking off on their bucket list cruise, the Lockwoods devise a unique way to defeat jet lag so that from the moment they arrive in Amsterdam, they’ll be alert, awake and ready to enjoy all that the city has to offer.
Join this spirited duo as they explore historic canals, scout picturesque neighborhoods, and wander cobble-stone streets.
In Venice, get a bird’s eye view from the tallest structure in the city — St. Mark’s Bell Tower. Walk with wonder through St. Mark’s Basilica, glimmering in gold and candlelight.
Climb the Bridge of Straw to photograph the famous Bridge of Sighs.
Wander colorful neighborhoods with jigsaw puzzle streets and magical waterways.
Visit the oldest neighborhood in Athens, the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul, and the stunning Greek island of Santorini.
If you like being swept away by beautiful places and entertaining adventures, you’ll love Cruising the Mediterranean.
“We write for readers who love to travel and those who dream of traveling,” says Sunny Lockwood, a former newspaper reporter and columnist. “When they read our books they discover how great travel can be. No matter what your age, travel renews you. It energizes you. And it gives you lots of good stories to share with friends.”
About MY MOMENT OF SALVATION
Kerri Croake was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised on Staten Island. After a traumatic brain injury, she was diagnosed with drug-resistant epilepsy in her first year of college. She faced multiple challenges including severe memory loss, insomnia, medication side effects, and the stigma that often comes with epilepsy from her peers. Despite these hurdles she graduated in four years and worked in NYC as a computer system engineer. She is also a veterinary technician and a passionate advocate for epilepsy awareness. This is her third book in what she refers to as “The My Moment” series. Her first book, My Moment of Impact, is an Amazon bestseller. Her second book, My Moment of Madness, was published last year and has also earned attention among her followers. She currently lives in Maryland and New Jersey with her sister, Erin, and their dogs. She skis in the winter and loves to go to the beach in the summer.
About I AM NOT MY PAST
Dear Reader,
Understand that I am not my past, but my past is forever a part of me. I am not perfect and I do not pretend to be. Today I speak to you with full understanding of the mistakes I made as a youth. Mistakes that hunt me to this day. I can only pray that I am forgiven of my sins. My sins would take a hundred good deeds to wash away, so I pray for every homeless person that I pass by, as I go to and from my destination every day.
In my eyes, to be in favor of the Creator, it takes more than repentance. Therefore, I strive to be a blessing to all I may encounter along my way.
My story is not to glorify criminal activity, nor is it meant to influence others to cause harm towards their sisters and brothers. I invite you the reader to take a walk with me down memory lane. I have written my story, although painful to relive certain moments, with the hope that the pain I feel will help others heal along their journey.
So, come with me, as I unravel my story of pain and everything in between.
About Twice a Daughter: A Search for Identity, Family, and Belonging
Julie is adopted. To launch the probe into her closed adoption, Julie first needs the support of her sister. The twins talk things over, and make a pact: Julie will approach their adoptive parents for the adoption paperwork and investigate search options, and the sisters will split the costs involved in locating their birth relatives. But their adoptive parents aren’t happy that their daughters want to locate their birth parents―and that is only the first of many obstacles Julie will come up against as she digs into her background.
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About 600 Devils, by Marjan
45 years later, a spiritually tormented smuggler reveals his shocking secret life. Born in a refugee camp, the author sidestepped hallucinogens, gangsters, law enforcement and conmen, graduating from pot dealer to personal gopher for a world-class smuggler to an undercover operative for an “adjunct arm” of the U.S. government. Marjan’s path took him to places he really didn’t need to be long before he arrived.
About My Moment of Madness
‘Where is my life going?’ ‘What is my life purpose?’ are the questions that at least once everyone in their life comes across because some situations in life make you give up. Being an individual struggling with epilepsy since my teen years, the time when actual life begins, made me understand enough about life’s harsh realities and difficulties.
What I’ve learned from my experience is that life is not a bed of roses. At least, it has never been for me. You need to survive through it. No matter what challenges life presents you with or how unjust anything may appear, don’t let yourself become the victim. Refuse to let fear, sorrow, and negativity dominate you; instead, take these challenges of life just like you must pass the levels in a video game to proceed further.The ratio of difficulty for each new level increases. It’s easy to restart a level or respawn your character if the game isn’t going your way. But, when you decide that giving up is not an option your inner-warrior breaks through and you are able to see the problem clearly. Working against your inner demons with your innate courage, love and positive attitude helps you to understand that you are tougher than you thought. You become more capable of dealing with problems because there is no other way. Life isn’t a video game; however, you can still prevail
About Featured Book: Whole Heart by Michelle Felix
"Whole Heart" is an honest and inspiring memoir.
This is an inspiring true story that proves darkness can lead to light, and joy is possible on the other side of pain.
At once heartbreaking and joyously uplifting, "Whole Heart" is an unflinching portrait of one woman's fight for self-discovery, opportunity, and hope.
There is grace and possibility in even the bleakest places—a triumphant journey toward inner happiness.
In this moving memoir, Michelle Felix opens her whole heart and recounts her life, starting from her childhood in Africa to her transitions and current life in America.
During her childhood, Michelle had her world turned upside down, as she was forced to face several family issues that deeply affected her and made her feel stuck in a cycle of pain, regret, and immense grief.
However, even with the hurt that painted her childhood, Michelle is determined to find healing and turn her pain into purpose, even when she sometimes feels weighed down by the complexities of her past.
This memoir offers an inspiring and intimate look into the life of a girl who fought her way through loss, uncertainty, and rejection.
It tells the story of author Michelle Felix's incredible journey of perseverance and redemption.
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