Memoirs Books

For the last two years, acclaimed theologian Amy Laura Hall has written a lively, wide-ranging, opinionated column for her local newspaper. In her column, Hall has sought--without flatly rejecting globalism--to think and act locally. She has also...

For the Healing of the Nation offers a serious look at the social and political climate in the United States from a biblical perspective, emphasizing race and "otherness," economics and the environment, and institutional violence (war and capital...

In a world where the will of man plays such a massive role in the building of destinies, The Saving of a Wreckless Freak is an eye opener on the need and vantage of submission to divine will. At various points, the personal whims and lusts of Juwon do...

Journalism at its very best: Noel Young, Sunday Mail, ScotlandIn search of the world’s greatest stories my hands have held Einstein’s brain and Hitler’s golden gun. My foot has stepped on the foot of the Queen of England. My body has...

The Flight of our Butterfly is a mothers heartfelt celebration of her daughters short life on earth. Our hero, Bianca Jovan, was diagnosed at the age of 19 with an aggressive form of Lupus while in her first year of college. This book brings you into...

In Memoirs of Globetrotters, I write about Asians who have made lives in other countries other than their own viz. America, England, Australia, Italy and Malaysians. Some have left their mother country from an early age following their families on...

He was from Tennessee, and she was from Wisconsin. They would meet in 1943 at March AFB in Southern California where he was stationed in the Army, and she worked as a civilian draftsman. After their love blossomed and the romance deepened, my dad was...

Vijay Malur looks back at a life filled with happy, sad, depressing, and exhilarating experiences in this inspiring memoir.Everything for the successful physician changed in 1998 when an accident took away some of his memory and sight. Three months...

<p>Saint? Sinner?</p><p>Lisa Wuttunee warred within all her life. She thought she was the only one who wasn't perfect, who endured sexual violence from childhood to adulthood. Who wanted to die and leave this world of sorrow. Lisa lived...

Charles Paige Choates story begins in January of 1925 in Baywood, Virginia, a town just eight miles west of Galax, his hometown. In From Baywood to Broadway, he presents an honest and nostalgic memoir of his bucolic life growing up with his large family,...

For as long as Kathy Schuster can remember, she's wanted to be a mom. God fulfilled her dream as she and her husband raised their family of two daughters and two sons. The children meant the world to her, and nothing brought her more joy than witnessing...

In My Life through My Dresses, the first book in A Journey of a Recovering Idealist series, Marina Berkovich describes her life under the yoke of Soviet Union, and shares what she learned about the totalitarian government that raised humans as...

<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...