Memoirs Books

<p>When Walid A. Hindo joined the Military Advance Surgical Group of the first division in Iraq in the 1960s, he knew he was on his own.</p><p>His father was one of Iraq’s highest ranking army officials under the old regime, but...

Larry Dickman's story began on a small farm outside of Hammond, Minnesota, where he was born in 1934.When the family moved to Oregon, Larry's mother grew tired of her husband's nonstop drinking. She gave her son a choice: Come with her and his sister or...

A cold winter morning. A woman shivering before a fireplace. A sheriff's car waiting outside. Too young to understand her mother's depression and need for treatment, the narrator can only look on: "Before the door closed, I got a glimpse of the long,...

This book is a narration, written by the author, about a 31,000 nautical mile circumnavigation of the globe by the ship, Yankee Trader. In the early days of February 1979. I embarked on this voyage joined by approximately 75 other passengers, plus about...

Fifty years have gone by since 1966 and we have changed so much as a community. This book examines, and gives a unique perspective, on the past, present, and future of our community.

In all of life's challenge, there comes a SilverLining... Can you find it? In the four minutes it took the first paramedics to arrive, some decided I was dead. I didn't like that decision. I wasn't ready to go. So I fought.

"We have done everything we know how to do and the team of cardiac experts quit on Shirley and called the time of death." Introducing "Shirley's Law" our concept of natural healing and wellness that took us seven and a half years to find and implement in...

Heaps of Faith begins with three-year-old Mary Ann Buscaino huddled in a corner, frightened, as her Sicilian immigrant parents argued about her health issues. For this young Sicilian girl, it marked the onset of many bouts with life-threatening illness,...

A Life Renewed, 1983-1998 continues the personal story begun in Roderick Stackelberg's earlier autobiographical volumes, Out of Hitler's Shadow and Memory and History. The basic themes stressed in the prefaces to the first two volumes of his...

A diverse career in broadcasting and government public affairs is used to reflect on "mind's eye" memory moments highlighting 57 years of life involvement and observation as a curious reporter and as a human being. Interesting stories and events covered...

Clips in Time is filled with true events of a woman's journey through life. A small-town girl, an identical twin, faces unexpected, dramatic challenges, yet perseveres through teen pregnancy and marriage, to having a successful career, to becoming...

It had been six months since their beautiful Christmas in California, and Thelma Wehunt was expecting another wonderful time shortly. Her daughters and grandchildren were on their way to visit her in Oklahoma. Wanting everything to be perfect upon their...

For author Dr. David A. Emery, life has been anything but dull. In this memoir, he narrates some of the highlights of his long and colorful life. He also provides a background of his family tree, which found some of its roots in Kansas.From Kansas to...

If you feel lost or don't know where to turn to for guidance, then you need to read the inspiring story of Brandon O. Severs Sr.Growing up, Severs was rejected by his peers and molested by a family member. He finally found his niche in high school as a...

Digha Lodge presents a fairly true rendering of the extraordinary events surrounding the Jamil family, particularly its patriarch, Sayed Jamil Ahmad. When Sayed was just two, he lost his father but remained steadfast to face the challenges of a...

"She Smiles and Cries" is a memoir about Author Inshirah Aleem's severe episode with Bipolar Disorder. The author parallels personal works of poetry with powerful writing to highlight the darkest times of her life. A period of time where she is afflicted...

The No 1 Irish Bestseller now in mass-market paperback

From a prize-winning war correspondent, the incredible true story of a woman longing for a child, two small Iraqi girls in need of a mother, and what love and grief can teach us about family, war and hope for the future of Iraq.

Dive into the heart and soul of a yogi. Wander through the fields of a turbulent century observed through the lens of a wry yet affectionate sense of humour. Expressing a vision that is both optimistic and profound, this book charts a route towards the...

Shadows of Slaughterhouse Five chronicles the story of 150 American POWs captured in the Battle of the Bulge and eventually caught up in one of the greatest tragedies of World War II - the firebombing of Dresden. This collection includes oral histories,...

"It was 1992 when her father saw the economic collapse coming, he had two choices, the rough path or the easy path, and he chose the rough one..." Dad began.Then I interrupted, "DAD, ITS MY MEMOIR!" And then my Mom piped in and yelled, "OH MY GOD! I...

The Sailor King V2: William The Fourth, His Court And His Subjects is a historical book written by Joseph Fitzgerald Molloy in 1903. The book is the second volume in a series that explores the life and reign of William IV, who was the King of the United...

Simple Souls is a book written by John Hastings Turner in 1919. The book is a collection of short stories that depict the lives of simple people living in rural England. The stories are set in the early 20th century and provide a glimpse into the lives...

""Life At The White Sulphur Springs: Or Pictures Of A Pleasant Summer"" is a book written by Mary Jane Windle in 1857. The book describes the author's experiences during a summer spent at the White Sulphur Springs resort in Virginia. The book is a...

Lucy Aylmer V1 is a novel written by Harriette Amiel Chalcraft and published in 1857. The story follows the life of the titular character, Lucy Aylmer, a young woman who is orphaned at a young age and must navigate the challenges of growing up without...

Out Of Her Sphere V2 is a novel written by Elizabeth Eiloart and published in 1872. The book is the second volume of a two-part series and tells the story of a young woman named Edith who finds herself out of her comfort zone and social class. Edith is...

""Maid of Athens"" is a historical romance novel written by Lafayette McLaws and published in 1906. The story is set in Athens, Greece, during the early 19th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Eudora. Eudora is the daughter of a...

Scenes And Adventures In Central America is a book written by Frederick Hardman and first published in 1852. The book is a travelogue that chronicles the author's journey through Central America, including visits to Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and...

Rosamond Leicester: Or The True Heroine is a novel written by H. H. A. and first published in 1866. The story is set in 18th century England and follows the life of the titular character, Rosamond Leicester. Rosamond is a young woman who is orphaned at a...

Oor Ain Folk: Being Memories Of Manse Life In The Mearns And A Crack Aboot Auld Times is a book written by James Inglis and first published in 1894. The book is a collection of memories and anecdotes about life in the Manse, a Scottish term for a...

Sylvia's Experiment: The Story Of An Unrelated Family is a novel written by Margaret Rebecca Piper and published in 1914. The book tells the story of Sylvia, a young woman who decides to take in a group of unrelated individuals to form a family. Sylvia...

Recollections Of Society In France And England V2 (1872) is a book written by Clementina Davies. It is a memoir that provides an interesting insight into the social life of France and England during the 19th century. The book is divided into two volumes,...

""Ought We To Visit Her? V2"" is a novel written by Annie Edwards and published in 1871. The story follows the lives of two sisters, Ethel and Edith, who are struggling to make ends meet after the death of their father. When their cousin, Lady Mildred,...

Miranda Elliot: Or The Voice Of The Spirit is a novel written by S. H. M. and first published in 1855. The story follows the life of Miranda Elliot, a young woman who is raised in a strict religious household. She is taught to fear God and to believe...

""Leaves From A Lady's Diary Of Her Travels In Barbary V2"" is a historical travelogue written by an anonymous female author in 1850. The book is a detailed account of the author's travels through North Africa, specifically the region known as Barbary,...

Notes On The Parish Of Mylor, Cornwall (1907) is a historical book written by Hugh P. Olivey. The book provides a comprehensive account of the parish of Mylor in Cornwall, England, during the early 20th century. The author has meticulously researched and...

In Buncombe County is a historical fiction novel written by Maria Louise Pool and published in 1896. The story is set in the eponymous county in North Carolina during the late 19th century. The main character, a young woman named Mary Penrose, moves to...

""Over The Dead Line: Or Tracked By Bloodhounds"" is a novel written by Simon Miltimore Dufur and first published in 1902. The story follows the adventures of Jack Landon, a young man who finds himself wrongly accused of a crime he did not commit...

Memoir Of John Macfarlane (1876) is a book written by William Graham that tells the story of John Macfarlane, a Scottish businessman and philanthropist. The book is a detailed account of Macfarlane's life, starting with his childhood in Scotland and...

Northcote Memories: A Book For Watch And Ward is a book written by Emily Elizabeth Steele Elliott and published in 1879. The book is a collection of memories and stories about Northcote, a village in England where the author spent much of her childhood...

Lord Melbourne is a biography of William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, written by Henry Dunckley and originally published in 1890. Melbourne was a prominent British politician who served as Prime Minister twice in the early 19th century, and was also a...

""Leaves From A Family Journal"" is a book written by Emile Souvestre and published in 1855. The book is a collection of journal entries written by a family over a period of several years. The family is made up of a father, mother, and their three...