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BIOGRAPHY / MEMOIR | NONFICTION
Not That Sweet
by Stephanie Thoma
Is she crazy, or the family’s black sheep? In Not That Sweet, Stephanie candidly shares her story of growing up in a chaotic home, shaped by a police sergeant father seeking to “fix” her defiance and anger at home by sending her away. As she navigates her unconventional childhood, readers are invited to explore a pressing question: Is she a ‘troubled teen,’ reacting to an unhealthy environment, or both? Through the narrative, Stephanie examines the complexities of her family and social dynamics, including strained relationships with her parents and siblings, invisibility at school, the labels she’s been given and the places she’s been. Each chapter reflects on her journey of resilience and personal growth, providing readers with a thoughtful exploration of self-discovery and identity. Not That Sweet chronicles Stephanie's evolution from an uncertain childhood to an empowered adulthood.
The Cappuccino Chronicles: An American Journalist’s Decade in Rome
by John Henderson
In The Cappuccino Chronicles: An American Journalist’s Decade in Rome, John Henderson takes you on a journey through the Eternal City as only a local can. After falling in love with Rome during a sabbatical, Henderson spent over a decade navigating its chaotic charm, from stunning piazzas and indulgent cappuccinos to its puzzling bureaucracy and centuries-old quirks. With a journalist’s sharp eye and a wry sense of humor, Henderson peels back the layers of this iconic city, revealing a Rome most tourists never see—a city where beauty meets absurdity, and every day feels like a story waiting to be told.
Run Girls: A Memoir of a Family in Crisis
by Jennifer Cafaro
Run, Girls: A Memoir has been recognized by Kirkus Reviews, earning the prestigious 'Get it!' stamp of approval and being hailed as 'Inspiring.' A gripping, unfiltered, and courageously written true story about four girls who live in foster homes, homeless shelters, and ultimately in an abandoned schoolhouse in Eastern Kentucky. In Appalachia, Kentucky, a school teacher recognizes the girl's pitiful plight and drives them to a small Appalachia church, where the girls attend, where they discover the light of God. This eye-opening real-world saga shows how unflagging self-determination and a heart filled with God’s light can shatter any chains and lead to triumph. If you like real-life struggles, finding salvation in the darkest of times, and never giving up, then you’ll love Jenny Cafaro’s heart-stopping tale.
This book contains scenes of: animal cruelty
The Book of Tahl: From Homelessness to Paralympic Gold
by Tahl Leibovitz
Forty-nine-year-old Tahl Leibovitz is one of the most highly decorated and celebrated American table tennis players of all-time, a Paralympic Gold Medalist and USA Table Tennis Hall of Fame inductee who represented Team USA at the 2024 Paris Paralympics in late August. His memoir is an inspirational true-life story of how a homeless teenager's passion for table tennis gave him a sense of community-belonging and the on-court victories that helped him turn his life around. “Table tennis saved me,” he says. “I didn’t take drugs because I knew that would impact badly on my improvement as a table tennis player. As my game improved and I became a really good professional player, the self-confidence born of that accomplishments washed over to other areas of my life."
Once Our Lives: Life, Death and Love in the Middle Kingdom
by Qin Stubis
Once Our Lives is the amazing true story of four generations of Chinese women who bravely struggle to survive war, revolution and a mysterious ancient superstition that dramatically alters their destinies. The book takes the reader on an exotic journey filled with luxurious banquets, lost jewels, babies sold in opium dens, kidnappings by pirates, and a desperate flight from death in the desert - seen through the eyes of a man for whom the truth would spell disaster and a lonely, beautiful girl with three identities.
Unexpected Bride in the Promised Land: Journeys in Palestine and Israel
by Iris Keltz
After hitchhiking from Paris to Jerusalem, Jordan in 1967, Iris Keltz had to wait three days for permission to cross a U.N. checkpoint into Jerusalem, Israel. That was enough time for this young Jewish woman from New York to meet a Palestinian poet, musician, and world traveler. After a whirlwind courtship of less than three weeks, they married and were planning their honeymoon when the Six Day War broke out. The day Israeli soldiers barged into the basement apartment where the newlyweds had found sanctuary with other Palestinians, Iris was frozen with fear. She meant to cry out, “I’m Jewish, American and these are my friends.” Her silence that day compelled her to write this book.
Run, Girls: A Memoir of a Family in Crisis
by Jennifer Cafaro
Run, Girls: A Memoir has been recognized by Kirkus Reviews, earning the prestigious 'Get it!' stamp of approval and being hailed as 'Inspiring.' A gripping, unfiltered, and courageously written true story about four girls who live in foster homes, homeless shelters, and ultimately in an abandoned schoolhouse in Eastern Kentucky. In Appalachia, Kentucky, a school teacher recognizes the girl's pitiful plight and drives them to a small Appalachia church, where the girls attend, where they discover the light of God. This eye-opening real-world saga shows how unflagging self-determination and a heart filled with God’s light can shatter any chains and lead to triumph. If you like real-life struggles, finding salvation in the darkest of times, and never giving up, then you’ll love Jenny Cafaro’s heart-stopping tale.
This book contains scenes of: animal cruelty
Escape to California: Misadventures in America's Golden State
by Chris Atkin
He wasn’t trying to break America. But would America break him? Rocked by political turmoil, climate change and the pandemic, the US was calling out for a hero. Unfortunately, it was journalist Chris Atkin who turned up. Over the course of nearly two years living in the Golden State, Chris explores the history and landscapes of western America. He learns about the unsolved murder of the co-founder of Stanford University and the pioneer family reduced to cannibalism. He also finds the entrepreneurial spirit at the heart of California, which, for all of Silicon Valley’s success stories, is equally central to the tale of how hippies came to benefit when nearly three tonnes of marijuana fell from the skies above Yosemite. When not living next door to Donkey from Shrek, Chris dodges bears, rattlesnakes and COVID-deniers, and discovers there’s more than one way to live the American Dream.
Anecdotes & Ambition: Fueling my Journey from El Salvador to the American Dream
by Jose Luis Gomez
Journey from El Salvador to the American Dream with Jose Luis Mejia in Anecdotes and Ambition. This inspiring memoir reveals hard-won lessons in resilience, adaptability, and leadership, offering insights into overcoming challenges, embracing entrepreneurship, and achieving success across cultures and borders.
Bare Naked in Public: An earnest and humorous account of one modern American woman trying to have it all
by Christine Amoroso
An earnest and humorous account of what it’s like to be a modern American woman trying to have it all and the dangers of losing oneself in the process. "The story of a strong, vulnerable, impulsive, and ultimately brave woman searching for love. This is a beautifully written memoir." —Ruth Yunker, author of ME, MYSELF, AND PARIS
It Begins With Me
by Shauna Spellman
Shauna Spellman's autobiography of her traumatic childhood coping with familial alcoholism and mental illness. She survived the violence and dysfuntion and was able to reach out for help. She found professional mental health therapy at the student health center at her university while studying as an undergraduate. She later found self help in Al-Anon recovery meetings for the families and friends of alcoholics. This is her healing journey through life. She heals from the childhood trauma and learns to live a more functional and healthy life. She overcomes the challenges from her early years. Shauna not only survived but learned to thrive. She shares her story with love so that she can help others heal.
Decades of Nostalgic Short Stories for Seniors: 121 Uplifting, Funny & Easy-to-Read Tales & Trivia from the 50s to 90s
by Kimberly Miller
Ready to Take a Trip Down Memory Lane? Don’t just give a gift—give the experience of a lifetime. Whether it’s for a loved one or yourself, "Decades of Nostalgic Short Stories for Seniors" is the perfect way to revisit the golden moments of the past. Don’t wait. Grab your copy today and start the journey!
Dead Dog Road: A True Story Into The Dark World Of An Abused Child
by Diane Black
In a small Texas town, the director of a children's home tries to save three adopted Russian children living with a sadistic woman in the backwoods of Caney Head.
Prayerful Warrior Mom: Embracing Faith Through the Storms of Your Child's Congenital Heart Journey
by Tracy Ripley
"Prayerful Warrior Mom: Embracing Faith through the Storms of Your Child's Congenital Heart Journey" is a deeply moving and practical guide for mothers facing the heart-wrenching reality of a child's congenital heart defect (CHD). In this transformative journey of faith, Tracy Ripley shares how she juggled the pressures of a thriving career with the challenges of caring for a child facing a medical crisis. Ripley addresses the emotional and psychological toll on families, providing strategies for managing stress, maintaining hope, and fostering a positive outlook despite the uncertainties. Her message is one of hope, resilience, and the transformative power of faith in the face of life's most challenging storms. This book is a beacon of light for any parent walking the difficult path of a child's medical crisis, offering both practical support and spiritual encouragement.
Life Interrupted: Dr. Dua’s Survival Guide
by Manu Dua
Life Interrupted: Dr. Dua’s Survival Guide is a moving memoir by Dr. Parul Dua Makkar, sharing her brother Dr. Manu Dua’s battle with oral cancer at 34. Through poignant blogs, Dr. Manu reflects on life, mortality, and the lessons learned, offering hope and strength through adversity.
Hibiscus Strong
by Karen Miller
They were supposed to stay home cooking and cleaning while wearing pearls. They got it half right; they did wear pearls… Molly: All alone she protected her land and children from treasure seekers, holding them off only with her courage and a shotgun. Mary: She came with her husband as he drove the first train into Miami in 1896 when the Magic City was nothing more than a collection of wooden shacks and mud streets. Helen: A flapper, she knew what she wanted and went out and found it. Agnes: Miami wasn’t the adventure she expected, but she found both love and heartbreak in her new home. The Rogers women were like the hibiscus that thrives in tropical heat and comes in vibrant shades of orange, yellow, red, and hot pink. They were sassy, strong, self-reliant, and with an extra dose of the Florida quirkiness ...
Framed & Hunted
by Edward Williams
Framed for a murky crime that was committed against him, this is the true story of the vicious persecution that was susbsequently enabled: from stalking, deception, poisoning and rape to murder, mind control, the release of a daemon and much, much more. But who are they? What do they want? Which doctrine informs their evil? Framed & Hunted is a brutal ride around the world as the main character tries to fight the full spectrum assault of a murderous gang and dodge their murderous attacks whilst vowing to never to fall under their total control. Its a story about resistance, defiance, trauma based mind control, inversion engineering and sexual manipulation. Five star rated, "this is a powerful and beautifully written book that I think everyone should read at some point in their lives." (Applepole (6/9/24))
This book contains scenes of: sexual violence
Should've Been Dead: Lessons from a Crack Addict Who Broke Free
by Sweta Patel and Rory Londer
A story that will wake you up and silence the noise that screams, "I can't." After seventeen years of chasing after crack cocaine, Rory Londer was crushed by failure. He had loving parents and was on honor roll lists, but addiction is a switch that can flip inside anyone. He had eaten food from the trash bin and starved in ten-degree weather, trying to collect quarters for one more hit. Now he’s a millionaire, but this story is not a rags-to-riches tale. It’s about emerging from the shadows of guilt and shame. Real. Raw. Bold.
Run, Girls: A Memoir of a Family in Crisis
by Jennifer Cafaro
Run, Girls: A Memoir has been recognized by Kirkus Reviews, earning the prestigious 'Get it!' stamp of approval and being hailed as 'Inspiring.' A gripping, unfiltered, and courageously written true story about four girls who live in foster homes, homeless shelters, and ultimately in an abandoned schoolhouse in Eastern Kentucky. In Appalachia, Kentucky, a school teacher recognizes the girl's pitiful plight and drives them to a small Appalachia church, where the girls attend, where they discover the light of God. This eye-opening real-world saga shows how unflagging self-determination and a heart filled with God’s light can shatter any chains and lead to triumph. If you like real-life struggles, finding salvation in the darkest of times, and never giving up, then you’ll love Jenny Cafaro’s heart-stopping tale.
This book contains scenes of: animal cruelty
Pulse: A Paramedic's Walk Along the Lines of Life and Death
by J.K. Pace
We’re the ones who walk into your house, into your emergency, into your life that will never be the same. When we walk out, we’re never quite the same either. In this debut collection of essays, Pace tells of his years as a career paramedic—wandering through the highs and the lows, the saves and the losses, the patients he remembers, and the ones he tries to forget. In 1997, Pace began his career in EMS because he wanted to do something exciting, and help people too. With a little sprinkle of glory thrown in for good measure. Twenty-three years and thousands of calls later—as an EMT, then paramedic, working in a helicopter and on the ground—he still hasn’t stumbled onto any glory, and he’s tired of the excitement. But some nights, even now, he finds scraps of humanity—beautiful pieces in the broken up mosaic of the world.
Cruising the Mississippi
by Sunny Lockwood
From a vibrant New Orleans Jazz concert at famous Preservation Hall, to the largest plantation mansion on the Mississippi, to jaw-dropping Civil War battlegrounds, this fascinating travel memoir brings American history and Southern culture to life. Valerie talks books says: ''This book is a love letter to travel and exploration.''
Buttons In My Soup: Holocaust Survivor Story (True WW2 Surviving Memoir)
by Moshe Ziv
The story of a boy, Moshe-Yankel Zisovitch, who survived the Holocaust. This is without a doubt one of the most fascinating testimonies of that dark period, thanks to the author's ability not only to recount what he endured, but also to reflect on his feelings back then, in the camps. Existential difficulties preceded the deportation of Hungarian Jewry, yet nothing could have been worse than the extermination camps.
Blind: The Integration into society of a blind man who lost his vision during his service in the army
by Uri Cohen
An autobiography that recounts events in the life of its narrator. The author tells how he was blinded by shrapnel from an exploding shell during the bombardment of an Israeli army outpost. He draws the emotional and spiritual strength he needs to overcome crises from his work and his intellectual activity, his love for his family and nature, from his lived experience, and from his holistic view of life. Seeing people often wonder what and how a blind person “sees.” Blind enables readers to imagine that for themselves.
Run Girls: A Memoir of a Family in Crisis
by Jennifer Cafaro
Run, Girls: A Memoir has been recognized by Kirkus Reviews, earning the prestigious 'Get it!' stamp of approval and being hailed as 'Inspiring.' A gripping, unfiltered, and courageously written true story about four girls who live in foster homes, homeless shelters, and ultimately in an abandoned schoolhouse in Eastern Kentucky. In Appalachia, Kentucky, a school teacher recognizes the girl's pitiful plight and drives them to a small Appalachia church, where the girls attend, where they discover the light of God. This eye-opening real-world saga shows how unflagging self-determination and a heart filled with God’s light can shatter any chains and lead to triumph. If you like real-life struggles, finding salvation in the darkest of times, and never giving up, then you’ll love Jenny Cafaro’s heart-stopping tale.
This book contains scenes of: animal cruelty
Opening Up: The Making of a Surgeon
by David Clarke
The remarkable journey of a war widow's only child in a bombed-out English city as he embarks on a distinguished career in surgery. Experience David Clarke's formative years, including winning a public school scholarship and his medical and surgical training in Newcastle upon Tyne. Join him on his professional journey, where he shares fascinating anecdotes about the colourful and distinguished characters he meets along the way. Delve into his digressions on surgical history and marvel at the progress made during a single professional lifetime. Opening Up: The Making of a Surgeon is a snapshot of a golden era of Britain’s National Health Service, a treasure trove of medical detail and a tribute to figures who shaped modern medicine. With heartwarming stories and vivid descriptions, this compelling memoir offers a unique glimpse into the world of medicine and surgery.
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