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Gutter Glitter

by Kirsten Moore

Did you know that guinea pigs are so sensitive that the slightest change in environment can shock them to death? That’s me. I am the guinea pig. *** Kirsten Moore’s debut memoir 'Gutter Glitter' follows Kirsty as she navigates debilitating childhood anxiety and anorexia, followed by life-altering spinal surgery and subsequent opioid abuse. Her history with mental illness is compounded when she experiences three significant losses within six months. Kirsty uses her sardonic wit and self-... more

Descent into Darkness

by Dr Richard Chessick

The purpose of this book is to acquaint educated interested persons with, as well as to help students and professionals in the mental health field learn about the psychodynamics of mental illness. To facilitate learning about the issues involved and in order to make this information more convincing, more intelligible, and hopefully more interesting for the reader, I have cast it in the unusual form of what I call a didactic novel. To my knowledge this has not been tried before. Here the lectures... more

The Sketchbook of Jeri Wagner, Artist: Deluxe Reissue

by Michael Boyajian

A deluxe reissue of the sketchbook and notes of noted New York feminist artist Jeri Wagner produced in premium color and on high quality paper stock renowned for her work in wood construction, collage, ceramics, photography and fiber art exhibiting in Chelsea, SoHo, the Village, the Hudson Valley and Europe.

The Reviews are coming in for THE SKETCHBOOK OF JERI WAGNER, Artist Deluxe Reissue by Michael Boyajian.

“A beautiful book,” - Sal J Calise, editor.

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Meet Me in Mumbai

by Lovelace Cook

It’s never too late for love…or a rite of passage. What can possibly go wrong when Jesse asks the universe to help her get out of the rut her life has become? The universe delivers a curveball when Jesse meets a quirky but charming Englishman who visits her sleepy southern town, and they fall in love. Trevor loves wild camping, while Jesse values her creature comforts. A year after they meet, Jesse accepts Trevor’s challenge to meet him in Mumbai. Knit yourself a seat belt for their misadvent... more

Author

by Mark Pettit

Three-time Emmy Award-winning TV news anchorman and bestselling author turned actor, Mark Pettit, pulls back the curtain on his fascinating life and career. In his new, heart-wrenching memoir, ANKRBOY, Pettit reveals what it was like growing up as a young, closeted TV newscaster trying to make his way during the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Half My Sky: Autism, Marriage, and the Messiness That is Building a Family.

by Carrie Cariello

Five kids. Autism. Marriage. Building a family is messy business. In her most revealing memoir yet, Carrie is candid about the challenges of marriage, motherhood, and keeping one's identity in the midst of raising a family. She gives the reader a glimpse into life with a diagnosed child. She shares their experience with puberty, social media, high school, and steps toward independent living. Composed as a series of powerful letters, her writing is gritty yet tender. In prose that is nea... more

ALIGNMENT An Unlikely Road to Bethlehem

by Brad Baldwin

ALIGNMENT An Unlikely Road to Bethlehem by Brad Baldwin is a good fit for those seeking a transformative and hopeful journey of self-discovery, as the author navigates a diverse range of experiences and themes, from spirituality to international diplomacy, with a touch of satire and a focus on personal growth.

Devoirs-Icons of Duty

by Loarn D. Robertson

This is a story, actually two stories, based on memoires and supplemented with biographical material about the lives of two women nurses of the 20th century, related by blood, separated by a generation and bound by dedication.

The Beautiful Blonde Library Angel

by Phillip Parcheminer

The Beautiful Blonde Library Angel is about my spiritual journey to being reborn. This spiritual journey started with the discovery of The Beautiful Blonde Library Angel. The Beautiful Blonde Library Angel was to be my guiding light out of my fall into my pit of darkness. My fall into my pit of darkness was due to the return of my migraines that were to lead me to losing out on my future as a truck driver. My losing out on my future as a truck driver meant my returning to work, and returning to... more

Up by the Bootstraps

by Sean M. McWeeney

Sean M. McWeeney has led an amazing life. Up by the Bootstraps outlines his life on the rough and tough West Side of Chicago, where he was unafraid of hard work or a good fight. He ran numbers, struggled, and triumphed through life’s twists and turns, to become the head of the FBI’s Organized Crime Section and later establish an international multi million-dollar corporation known for handling complex hostage and extortion negotiations for international corporations. This memoir reveals the inne... more

Miracles, Masterpieces, and the Madonna

by Prof. Aban P. Kavasmaneck

Miracles, Masterpieces, & The Madonna is a poignant and heartwarming true account of a mother’s unwavering faith and her journey spanning twenty-five years and three continents, starting with the miraculous healing of her five-year-old son from an incurable disease in Lourdes, France. Her story is a unique, spell-binding fusion of miraculous encounters, along with stories from her travels around the world, in conjunction with acquiring stunning original works of old masters' religious art. This ... more

Just Kidding

by Gail S. Hettrick

Gail's stories about humorous, everyday life happenings and mis-happenings throughout marriage and parenting are a refreshing and reassuring perspective in a world of "perfect" posts and "idyllic-looking" lives. \tSometimes, you need to know that someone else left their friend's son at the football field when you were supposed to take him home, or that your kids aren't the only ones who can't remember the last time they took a shower, or even that you are not the only one to ever walk through an... more

Where Skylarks Sing: An inspiring story of endurance and the healing power of walking

by Patrick Davies

Reaching a major crossroads in 2021, Patrick Davies did the only thing he could think of – he set off alone with a pair of walking boots and a tent to walk the length of Britain in the hope of finding escape and answers. To many, Patrick appeared to have it all – a loving family, an enviable career that took him around the world, a rewarding future clearly mapped out. Then everything abruptly changed. He found himself returning to Britain without a job or a home to discover a family reeling... more

Warrior Judge

by Ed Newman & Holly Newman Greenberg

Warrior Judge is a captivating memoir about the life of Ed Newman. It tells the tale of a Jewish kid from Long Island who journeys from aspiring athlete to long-shot Miami Dolphins rookie, backup offensive guard, seasoned All-Pro, and three-time Super Bowl veteran. As Newman navigates the NFL, he suffers and rebounds from thyroid cancer and multiple knee injuries. On a quest for a soft landing, Newman juggles law school with football and remakes himself into a lawyer. He ultimately becomes an el... more

The Years That Shaped Me

by Sibusiso Nsibande

Embark on the heartfelt journey of a young boy who, initially wrapped in the warmth of his grandparents' love at the age of five, sees his peaceful world crumble when a surprising revelation brings forth a long-lost mother. Suddenly uprooted, he lands in the hands of indifferent relatives, casting shadows over his once joyful life. The mysterious disappearance of his newfound mother leaves him puzzled, creating a void in his heart. As he grows and steps into the realm of education, storms of ... more

It's a Lot to Unpack

by Dina Honour

Dina Honour never imagined a life outside of New York City, but with one decision, she finds herself living a life on the move, unpacking not just the boxes and the books, but what it means to find yourself in places you were never expecting to be.

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