Category: Biographies & Memoirs

Observations of America and My Ancestral Past: An Epistolary Autobiography

In 2014, I traveled around the country to inform my first cousins about the new information I had researched about our grandfather on ancestry.com. A secondary purpose of the trip was to cross off many items on my bucket list. What happened on the trip is the subject of this book. The trip covered twenty-five thousand miles around the country from Indio, California, circumventing the country in a counterclockwise fashion. What I discovered about our country is its magnificent beauty. From the P... [Read More...]

A Home Called Brent’s Place

“A Home Called Brent’s Place” showcases the journey of a family united in their fight against cancer, revealing the immense power of community support. This book delves into a story of transformation, highlighting how collective compassion and strong familial bonds provide solace and hope amidst adversity. An inspiring read for anyone touched by cancer, it offers insights into creating positivity from loss, the impact of communal support, and the strength found in shared strug... [Read More...]

There Were No Flowers

William Meffert, his father, and his son are all surgeons. From World War II and Vietnam to today, they have all fought the battle for human life. In There Were No Flowers, Meffert links together the individual lives of grandfather, father, and son to tell a story of war, surgery, trauma, and the joys of family and love in the face of it all. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Free: Spirit Embraced

2019 Silver Winner – Nautilus Book Awards – Better Books for a Better World “It is time to let go of all that holds you back from radiating your brilliance into the world. It is time to surrender all the old habits and mindsets that have constricted you, made you smaller than who you really are. As you release all that does not support your growth and healing, space will open up allowing you to stretch towards your most authentic and free self.” Even from a young age Kim... [Read More...]

Free: Becoming Fearless

Coerced by her boss and fellow rivers guides, Brenda Smith reluctantly embarks on a rafting trip through a vast Tanzanian game reserve. If she can survive twelve days on the remote jungle rivers, then she must scale Africa’s tallest mountain. After twenty-eight years of a safe and predictable life, Brenda is terrified of what awaits her in these dangerous wildernesses. She comes face to face with angry hippos, roaring lions and stealthy crocodiles, and struggles with the extremes of unbea... [Read More...]

Free: A Perfectly Good Fantasy: A Memoir

Brace yourself for this darkly funny sequel to Lynn Walkers award-winning book, Midnight Calling: A Memoir of a Drug Smugglers Daughter. Fiercely determined to live without drugs and alcohol, Lynn has rebuilt her life survived, somehow, her dad and his cocaine but she cant seem to find all the pages to life’s instruction manual. With wit and insight, she takes us on a journey, and what a trip it is! Knocking over chairs and trying not to drink vodka in a Russian castle. Peeing next to a w... [Read More...]

Traveler Between Worlds

This awe-inspiring odyssey transcends the boundaries of time, culture, and the human spirit. Jo describes her participation in VETS (Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions) programs as she experiences the healing power of plant and animal medicines in Mexico. She writes about being a Sundancer on the Lakota and Menominee reservations. Her clear narrative delves deep into the portals of consciousness and realms of the sacred. Amidst the chaos of war and the aftermath of conflict, Jo shares stori... [Read More...]

Professional Courage

Are you curious about the real-life experiences of a soldier who stood on the frontlines of history? Professional Courage by Major General Jack Leide is a captivating journey through the life and career of an exceptional soldier and intelligence officer. With a profound blend of history, personal experiences, and invaluable insights, this book is a must-read for historians, students of warfare, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the military and intelligence realms. Leide’s narr... [Read More...]

The Hinaki

  If you enjoyed the movie Whale Rider you’ll enjoy this book. Set in a small Mãori community this story follows twelve-year-old Manaia as she navigates the trials and tribulations of life. The myriad of unique characters will touch your heart as each has an impact on this wonderfully magical wahine. Her journey is brought to life as her rich naivety will have you both laughing and crying. Explore the spirituality that is uniquely New Zealand and that quintessential Aroha that only... [Read More...]