Category: Biographies & Memoirs

College Life of a Retired Senior

A true story of a former bank managers experience as she returns to college in the third act of life to earn a degree in English. Seven years after she retires from the Royal Bank of Canada, ending a thirty-seven-year career, Yvonne Blackwood surprises her friends and family by returning to school at sixty-four. She craves knowledge and is motivated by four powerful reasons. Blueink Review writes: Blackwoods appealing attitude and resilience keep readers turning pages, rooting for her success. ... [Read More...]

Free: Emerging From the Dark: Wish I Knew About This

A refreshingly candid look into the experiences of stroke survivors, Emerging From the Dark by Terence Ang is both informative and inspiring. Arranged as a series of essays, the book uses original illustrations as a companion to the text in order to examine myriad topics faced by stroke survivors: physical and mental health, depression, loneliness, as well as the determination to get better and start a new life. Powerful and unabashed in its comprehensive overview of what people might face, thi... [Read More...]

Free: Circles in the Wind: A Memoir: Tales from the Rainbow Road

Circles in the Wind is a poetic chronicle of the “back to the land” movement of the 1970s and the counterculture of the late 1960s. The novel documents the wanderings of Blackjack, Red Dawge, and Memphis Dennis across the country, from commune to commune, through hobo camps, and into remote mountain hideaways. From the story of the Rainbow hippies to the loner Houndog Tom and the gardens of Gentle Rain, the novel weaves an intricate tapestry of the life and times of those who sought... [Read More...]

Odar: Jido, A Journey Through Community

Hovsep Karamardian is on the precipice of adulthood. Finishing his education, he awaits a life in the family business that seems to him like a prison. On an errand to market, an unexpected confrontation forever changes him. After living a life surrounded by family and friends in Kessab, he is abruptly forced to travel with his brother to start again in the Americas. Hovsep is odar or other in this new world. Relying on nothing but his own intrepid nature and ability to adapt, he finds work, lov... [Read More...]

A Life Stolen: My Father’s Journey Through Alzheimer’s

A Life Stolen is the gripping account of a father and daughters devastating, but inspiring journey through Alzheimers. Its purpose is to give guidance to others caring for loved ones with this terrible affliction. The hope is that it will make the road for others an easier one to travel. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

The Miller’s Angel Baby

In “The Miller’s Angel Baby,” delve into the intertwined lives of three women connected by love to the same man, each grappling with buried truths. Alexis, maintaining a facade of perfection, faces a cascade of losses leading her to her father’s enigmatic history. This memoir unveils her journey of uncovering family secrets, navigating through grief and betrayal, and finding resilience and faith. Discover a story of confronting past deceptions, forgiveness, and the stren... [Read More...]

Free: Janey and the Miniatures

Matthew and Heath live at Hwits End, an 18 acre homestead beside a river. Over the years they have lived there, a number of cats have arrived and determinedly made their homes there too. One freezing August evening a tiny tortoiseshell with startlingly asymmetrical markings on her face appears through the cat flap, and she is clearly desperately hungry. Matthew does not like cats much but he cant bear to see any creature go hungry so he feeds her and, of course, she moves in. The adventure of t... [Read More...]

Bipolarized

“Bipolarized” is a heartfelt memoir that explores the intense journey of supporting a loved one with bipolar disorder. It likens the experience to riding an unpredictable tsunami, capturing the emotional highs and lows faced by families. Through a mother’s perspective, the book offers a deeply personal look at the challenges, joys, and resilience encountered while caring for a son with this complex condition. It’s a story of love, strength, and the indomitable human spir... [Read More...]

Suitcase: A True and Inspiring Immigrant American Dream Story Memoir

The memoir of an ordinary man . I am not a rich businessman or famous celebrity but an ordinary man who came to America with only a Suitcase. My story is the story of all Immigrants who came to America with only a suitcase and some Extraordinary dreams. You have a desire and goals to succeed in your career, business and education in order to have a better life for you and your family in America. How you achieve your goals with your focus, hard work, confidence, passion, positive attitude adapti... [Read More...]

Free: CHARGE YOUR SOUL

Are you ready to charge your soul, break free from the constraints of everyday life, and embark on an unforgettable journey of self-discovery? As an intrepid adventurer and action sports enthusiast, Drex has spent his life fearlessly exploring the world and pushing his limits. From the highest peaks to the deepest oceans, his passion for action sports and world travel has led him to discover invaluable lessons about finding purpose, embracing growth, and realigning his life. Now, Drex invites y... [Read More...]