Memoirs Books

For those who struggle with illnesses, ailments, and mental health distortions and who wonder about the horrific things happening in their lives: How do you cope? Where do you go? And who do you ask for help? This non-fiction book depicts how real and...

"Is it possible to atone for the mistakes we make when we are young?" is the question central to the incidents in this book. Sometimes, if we are fortunate, what we thought of as mistakes, return later in life, not to haunt us, but to offer us the...

In Where the Valley Widens, Lindsey Williams explores classroom life and the daunting realities that both students and teachers face in our schools. Young and idealistic, Mrs. Williams begins her journey in a rural elementary school as the newly hired...

Welcome to my book, specifically tailored for parents and teenagers who are seeking to understand the devastating consequences of fentanyl overdoses and the impact of this administration's open Southern border on the loss of my son. In the pages that...

In 1997, Titanic wasn't just a movie-it was a cultural tsunami. For one young woman, stepping into the theater that day wasn't just about watching a film; it was about stepping into a world that would help define the rest of her life.Caught in the...

In warm, vividly rendered poetry and prose, educator and poet Aressa Verdell Williams takes us back to the 1950s and 60s in the Washington, DC, neighborhood of Deanwood. The tight-knit Black community of professionals and shopkeepers is the backdrop of...

Ambition. Daring. And blind luck.In this candid, witty, often nail-biting memoir, the author shares the highs, lows, and sleepless nights of climbing the career ladder to become a leader in further education. With equal parts chutzpah, triumph, and near...

You have probably heard of Asperger's Syndrome, or A.S.D,8 but how much do you really know?This book is written by an Aspie for anyone, Aspie or neuro-typical,** who wants to learn about us.In this book, I seek to answer common questions about Asperger's...

Life of Asa G. Sheldon: Wilmington Farmer offers a rare glimpse into the life of a 19th-century American farmer. Penned by Asa Goodell Sheldon himself (born 1788), this personal memoir provides a detailed account of his experiences. The book offers...

Embark on a remarkable journey with J.B. Winter as he recounts his extraordinary adventure in "From Switzerland to the Mediterranean on Foot." First published in 1922, this captivating travelogue chronicles Winter's ambitious trek from the Swiss Alps to...

"Adventures in Canada, Being two Months on the Tobique, New Brunswick. An Emigrant's Journal" offers a captivating glimpse into 19th-century Canadian life through the eyes of an observant traveler. This journal recounts a two-month sojourn along the...

More than just a cleaning book-this is a love letter to home, heart, and heritage.The Art of Cleaning is a heartfelt guide that blends tradition, wisdom, and practical inspiration. Rooted in the meaningful bond between mother and daughter, this book...

I'm Not Done Yet is a powerful memoir that chronicles Cobby M. Williams' unwavering perseverance. Born into poverty and facing abandonment and tragic family losses, Cobby's journey is defined by resilience. Despite these hardships, he rises above...

A Queer Millennial Odyssey! Part confessional, part caper-this glitter-fueled adventure blends pop-culture satire, self-reinvention, and social commentary into a story for anyone who's ever chased something wild (and sparkly) in a world that never made...

"You're the man of the house now, Pat."After learning that a 46-year-old father had dropped dead at the dinner table, a neighbor put his hand on the boy's seven-year-old shoulder and outlined the course of his future. From that moment on, heavy burdens...

In this book Lisa takes you through the inner most depths of her soul. From identity confusion of not knowing or understanding the difference between a boy and girl and which one she most identified with to molestation and sexual assault to catching her...

Keeping the fire alight: The legacy lives on in this inspiring tribute to the hardworking employees of Dayton Power and Light Company. Following on the heels of Power in the Clouds, Ghosts in the Sky further explores the untimely demise of Dayton Power...

Health is something many of us take for granted. But for Donna Carole Kitchens, life changed forever when she was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer. This book is her testimony: an honest journey through her diagnosis, treatment, and the lessons she...

Constance McMurray's family was one of the few that didn't join in the infamous "white flight" from Detroit - leading to a shift of the neighborhood before her eyes. Discover Constance's memoir of mourning losses and moving friendships.Detroit, 1967: The...

Set against the backdrop of 1960s Cleveland, St. Trudy's School of Nursing follows the transformative journey of young women aspiring to become nurses. Fresh out of Catholic high schools, they navigate the rigorous demands of St. Gertrude's...

Secrets. Brotherhood. A past that won't stay buried.When a long-forgotten secret society resurfaces, the small town of Willow Creek is thrown into chaos. The Hanging Branch Club, a mysterious brotherhood with a shadowy past, has returned, bringing...

The pages in this text are about the history, science and practice of medicine at sea and in the field. The practical portion is written for those providing medical care in isolated environments of a ship, in the wilderness or after natural disasters...

Nicole - Biografía de mi (sub)consciente invita a los lectores a un viaje profundo a través de las vidas entrelazadas de dos familias uruguayas, vistas desde la mirada de Nicole, una narradora cuyas agudas observaciones e introspecciones revelan un tapiz...

Book Description:Behind the smile lies a silent struggle.In a world that often equates success with constant positivity, many silently battle internal turmoil while appearing perfectly composed. "I Smile, But I'm Not Okay" delves into the hidden...

The story of a unique family taking matters into their own paws.Saving Mama is the tale of a single mother's travels in uncharted territory. With the help of some unlikely warriors-five kitties and one pup-she discovers that life isn't always what you...

The story is about a young Black kid who had a dream of becoming a professional orchestra conductor. I grew up in a low-income area of Pittsburgh where three steel mills were within a mile radius of my home. The B&O railroad ran through the...

In The Dude Circus, Rose Heyze shares the ups and downs, the freaks and clowns, and her wild experiences in online dating after being "off the market" for more than two decades.  Her eye-opening and wild ride includes: • The Creepy Shit: Dating...

Just reading the title feels like a deep breath.This English edition of the widely quoted Korean essay collection offers quiet strength in a noisy world.From bestselling Korean author Jung Young-wook, Well Was, Well Is, Well Be invites you to explore the...

What drives someone to spend a decade hunting for hidden treasure? For Justin Posey, featured in Netflix's Gold & Greed: The Hunt for Fenn's Treasure, it began with bedtime stories about lost Spanish gold and secret tunnels, and evolved into an...

After Michelle emigrates to the U.S. from the tight-knit ethnic Chinese enclave in Incheon, South Korea, she must adapt quickly to survive. With a dominant, impulsive father in charge-who protects the family from everyone but himself-and a mother who...

It felt like an emotional crucifixion-a dark year in which a father figure passed, a friend and mentor suffered a terminal illness, one child entered psychosis, another child took his life, a 14-year marriage ended.As a new life began, an ancient...

My 21 Years in the White House, first published in 1960, is the fascinating account by Alonzo Fields of his service as head butler under 4 presidents: Hoover, Roosevelt, Truman, and Eisenhower. Fields (1900-1994) began his employment at the White House...

"Even the very wise do not see all ends." Danger Geist obsessed over two things as a child: playing stitch at recess and scrupulizing the coming Christian apocalypse in the geopolitical epicenter of Armageddon. Now an adult, nobody can tell him he's...

The book delves deeply into themes of personal reflection, nostalgia, and the contrasts between youth and aging, as well as a vivid recollections of growing up in an African village. An exploration of cultural heritage, the...

'Not a Lot of Work' is a prequel to 'Nothing Like Work' and 'A Bit More Like Work'. It tells of the author's early life in Greenock, his education there, his student days at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and a short period of teacher training at...

Mortal: One who cannot live forever. Cage: A structure meant for confining. I found myself stuck in a mortal cage. I was increasingly convinced that the material world is all that exists and that death is the end. I didn't like this conclusion. I...

Women Caught in the Crossfire documents the experiences of one woman among many who were thrust into the hardships of civil war in South Sudan during the violent struggle for independence from 1983 to 2011. It explores the question: What becomes of a...

Four Years of Dolce Vita' is a memoir that chronicles the journey ofa young South Asian man as he reminisces about his transformativeexperiences in Europe during the late 1970s, a period marked by thelingering charm of the post-Dolce Vita era. This...

No one wants to stay in a broken marriage or relationship. Staying is hard; leaving is even harder. Pardoning yourself to leave will be the most courageous act you'll ever perform. Voices of gossip and questions like "Can I make it on my own being a...

I was voted "Least Likely to Succeed" by my high school. When my daughters and son heard about this, they were angry. But I explained that this prediction, albeit mean, was what motivated me to disprove my school's expectations. I certainly would not...

As one of the few pediatric palliative care doctors in the United States, Bob Macauley was used to people saying, "I'm so glad I don't have your job." To which he would explain that palliative care is more about living than dying, then offer to share...

The story flows through time around two courageous and unusual people. It is a moving portrait of the difficulties of being creative and true to oneself, both for the author and John Oliver, who was born without hands. John would not...

From the former prime minister of New Zealand, then the world's youngest female head of government and just the second to give birth in office, comes a deeply personal memoir chronicling her extraordinary rise and offering inspiration to a new generation...