Memoirs Books

<P>In <I>My Adopted Life</I>, author Lauren Lynne tells her adoption story from her perspective. She shares lessons, questions, and letters written by her and her birth family. Through these letters, Lauren learned answers to the...

Pieces of our Lives is just that-Jim and Suzanne's memories of growing up in Western Nebraska, youthful shenanigans, college days, minor irritations, thoughts about space, and more. It is dedicated to the memory of their brother Bob, who was killed while...

Boston, 1978. Wayne and Joan are poor but happy in a fifth floor walk-up on the backside of Beacon Hill. Daycare teaching doesn't pay well, but all the immense riches of urban life are available as long as they pay rent. Wayne paints pictures, but fails...

Gerry was a city kid, growing up in Philadelphia. She moved with her family to rural southern New Jersey when she was thirteen, and discovered the joy of hunting with her dad. When she met Wes, they were both delighted to find someone who shared their...

Rags to riches would also have been an appropriate title for this book. Duke was born in a log cabin during the Great Depression but rose to the pinnacle of his profession. He saw poverty first hand as his family lost their farm and had to move to town...

They say Manhattan never sleeps? Now I know why, cause I sure can't. Visiting New York City is not the same as living there, especially if you do not have millions to insulate you from how people really live. Having recently been a victim of downsizing...

Have you ever been in a new place, and it seems like you've been there before? In grade school, I had this eerie feeling so many times that I took notice after a while. I stared at the scenery, waiting for an extraordinary experience to happen. I realize...

I started in fine dining the summer of '79. At the time Perrier was the rage. The in thing was to order, and be heard ordering, Perrier. This bottle sat on everyone's table - an excellent drink with dinner and wine. My book is a collection of memories...

Having never being able to actually love a man or myself, this is an eye opening adventure into a world that I neither understood nor was willing to be a part of. I spent my entire life running away from bad relationships finding out that the next...

In August of 1962, civilian medical doctor Jay Hoyland became an active-duty captain and medical officer in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during the Vietnam War. For the next twelve months, Hoyland provided medical support as a flight surgeon to the...

Liz MacMillan, 92, is a woman with a deep faith in God. She comes from pioneering stock, learned life's lessons living them and inspired many along the way. When girls stayed home, she left to attend business school. She helped make the road for women of...

""What The War Is Teaching"" is a book written by Charles Edward Jefferson in 1916. The book explores the lessons that can be learned from the ongoing World War I, which was raging at the time of its publication. The author examines the ways in which the...

Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1653-1912: Parts One and Two, A Short Chapter and Bright Day in Its History is a book written by Lawrence Washington in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive history of Westmoreland County, Virginia, from its...

Wayside And Fireside Rambles: Sketches, Reminiscences, And Confessions is a book written by Almon Gunnison and published in 1893. The book is a collection of short stories, essays, and personal anecdotes that offer a glimpse into the life and experiences...

Washed By Four Seas: An English Officer�������s Travels In The Near East (1908) is a travelogue written by Henry Charles Woods, an English officer who traveled extensively throughout the Near East. The book provides a detailed account of Woods' travels,...

Vic: The Autobiography of a Pomeranian Dog, A True Story (1880) is a book written by Alfred Cooper Fryer. It is a heartwarming and unique story that recounts the life of Vic, a Pomeranian dog, from his birth to his eventual death. The book is written...

Vacation Memoirs, 1906 is a book written by Flavel Benjamin Tiffany, originally published in 1906. The book is a collection of memoirs and personal experiences of the author during his vacation in 1906. The author provides a detailed account of his...

Ursula At Home is a novel written by Harriet P. Roelofson Griffith and first published in 1897. The story revolves around Ursula, a young woman who has been orphaned and left to live with her uncle and aunt. Ursula is a talented artist, but her uncle and...

Ups and Downs of Spanish Travel is a travelogue written by H. Belsches Graham Bellingham in 1883. The book provides a detailed account of Bellingham's journey through Spain, describing the various places he visited and the people he met along the way...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

""A Letter to John Russell"" is a historical book written by Edward Arthur Litton in 1850. The book is a collection of letters addressed to John Russell, the British politician and statesman who served as Prime Minister during the mid-19th century...

Under The Limes is a novel written by Eleanor A. Towle and originally published in 1874. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the lives of two families - the Rutherfords and the Maitlands. The Rutherfords are a wealthy family who live...

""Two In Captivity"" is a novel written by Vincent Brown and published in 1899. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two young women who are taken captive by a group of bandits. The main characters, Mary and Edith, are...

Twenty Years in Retirement Volume 1 is a book written by John Blakiston and originally published in 1835. The book is a memoir of the author's life after he retired from his career as a naval officer. Blakiston recounts his experiences living in various...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Trop Heureux (1863) is a French novel written by Francis Wey. The title translates to ""Too Happy"" in English. The story follows the life of a young man named Paul, who is born into a wealthy family and lives a life of privilege and luxury. Despite his...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

""Two Months In The Highlands, Orcadia, And Skye"" is a travelogue written by Charles Richard Weld in 1860. The book covers Weld's journey through the Scottish Highlands, the Orkney Islands, and the Isle of Skye over a period of two months. Weld provides...

Celebration Of The Two Hundredth Anniversary Of The Organization Of The Congregational Church And Parish In Essex Massachusetts (1884) is a historical book written by F. H. Palmer. The book commemorates the 200th anniversary of the establishment of the...

""Twelve Years Among The Colored People"" is a historical account written by Calbraith Bourn Perry in 1884. The book documents the author's experiences while serving as a clergyman at Mount Calvary Chapel of S. Mary the Virgin in Baltimore, Maryland...

Trueheart Margery is a novel written by Norma Bright Carson and first published in 1917. The story follows the life of Margery, a young woman from a poor family who dreams of a better life. Margery is determined to make something of herself and sets out...

Trevor Lordship is a book written by Mrs. Hubert Barclay and published in 1911. The book tells the story of Trevor Lordship, a young man who inherits a large fortune from his father. Trevor is a kind-hearted and generous person who wants to use his...

Trials Or Life�������s Lessons: A Series Of Romantic Tales is a book written by C. F. R. and published in 1855. The book is a collection of short stories that explore the complexities of love and relationships. Each story is unique and follows different...

Treatise Upon The Estate And Rights Of The Corporation Of The City Of New York V1: As Proprietors (1862) is a comprehensive and detailed book written by Murray Hoffman. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the estate and rights of the Corporation of...

Travels Through The Interior Provinces Of Colombia V2 (1827) is a travelogue written by John Potter Hamilton. The book is a detailed account of the author's journey through the interior provinces of Colombia, covering his experiences, observations, and...

Travels In India V1: Including Sinde And The Punjab (1845) is a travelogue written by Leopold Von Orlich. In this book, the author describes his journey through India, covering various regions such as Sinde and the Punjab. The book provides a detailed...

Travels In Portugal is a travelogue written by John Latouche in 1875. The book provides a detailed account of the author's journey through Portugal, exploring its landscapes, culture, and people. Latouche covers various aspects of Portugal, including its...

Tramp's Note Book: Or Some Things A Tramp Has Seen, Heard, And Said is a book written by A. F. Chaffee and originally published in 1889. The book is a collection of stories, anecdotes, and observations from the author's experiences as a tramp, or a...

Training For The Trenches is a practical handbook written by Leslie Vickers in 1917, based on his personal experiences during the first two years of the war in France. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the training and preparation required for...

""Trails and Tales in Cobalt"" is a historical book written by William Henry Pope Jarvis in 1908. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes about the town of Cobalt, Ontario, Canada, during the early 1900s. The author, who was a resident of...

Toil and Self is a book written by Edward A. Caswell and published in 1900. The book is a collection of essays and speeches that discuss the importance of hard work and personal responsibility in achieving success and happiness. Caswell argues that toil,...

Through Shadow To Sunshine is a novel written by Emma E. Hornibrook and published in 1883. The book explores the life of a young woman named Edith, who faces numerous challenges and setbacks throughout her life, including the loss of her parents and...

""Through Algeria"" is a travelogue written by Mabel Sharman Crawford in 1863, chronicling her journey through Algeria. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences and observations during her travels, providing readers with a vivid picture...

""Three Score And Ten In Retrospect: Boyhood Days And Reminiscences Of School Experiences From Twenty To Seventy-Two"" is a memoir written by James W. Hooper in 1900. The book is a recollection of the author's childhood and school experiences from the...

Three Months' Leave is a novel written by William George Rose and published in 1838. The story revolves around the character of Captain George Sinclair, who is granted a three-month leave from his military duties. During his leave, he meets and falls in...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...