Relationships and families: advice and issues Books

Ever wonder what it is that keeps holding you back?Deep within the constructs of your brain, a superimposed identity has been formed. This "glitch", embedded in your neural network through the evolution of brain development, is an acquired Persona which...

Sometimes you have to risk baring it all.Christine Amoroso did everything right to achieve the perfect life. Falling for a sandy-haired surfer and landing pregnant at seventeen, she knew the "right" thing to do. She could have it all, even if in the...

The Adventures of Jada Pada and Courtney Wourtney Christmas Day is a delightful journey of two beautiful, spirited sisters, who are joyful and thankful for their gifts and family during Christmas Day.

Tyler grew up in a Christian household. From the onset of memory, Tyler has been attracted to males over females. However, he fought to be heterosexual. Andrew was born gay. During childhood, he was totally abused. Tyler acquires work and must move there...

When a child dies, we all know how difficult it is for a parent to understand. But how do you explain that death to the child’s sibling or to another child? In a few short words, this book provides a Christian perspective as to why a sibling, a...

One day when Kyle was 10 years old, he came sliding outside to the porch I was sitting on. “Momma, what does Heaven look like?”I said, “Well, Bub, I know the Bible says there are streets of gold, and I know there is a big pearly gate...

A small farm boy's dream of flying, his life during the depression years, and his "once in a lifetime chance" to become a pilot in the U.S. Navy during World War II. It includes many stories of his interesting travels to countries around the world...

Lágrimas de un Quetzal expone la realidad de tantos guatemaltecos que se sienten excluidos en su propio país. Unos no tienen acceso a la educación, otros a los hospitales, muchos a conseguirse un trabajo digno que sea suficiente a poner un platillo de...

This short story relates to a girl's revelation that is based on falsehood, and the impact of such. A caring father is informed by his daughter that she met the Lord, Jesus Christ on her way to school. The father's response along with the girl's reaction...

Nancy has been a devoted follower of Christ for the past 32 years. She is a retired English teacher living with her husband in North Carolina where she is pursuing a new career as a writer of Christian Bible studies for women. She has been a missionary...

DATING DIARIES is a collection of short stories born from the hilarious dating adventures that Nicole Williams and her friends experienced. These stories are meant to give readers a great laugh, and to let them know that they are not alone in the funny,...

Zion and Zara are ten-year-old twins who've finally completed the fourth grade. It's the first day of summer vacation, and the twins have got to find a way to start their summer off with a bang!

In Tickle Your Funny Bone, I have attempted to capture the essence of everyday folks from all vocations. It is a tragedy for people to live to a ripe old age and, when they die, to allow their wonderful experiences to die with them. Oral history is...

A story about the youthful innocence of a little boy Ryan and his loyal dog Rocky!

This poetry book is a reaction to my wife Deborah Glaefke Gilbert’s passing on June 6, 2017, from adenocarcinoma due to asbestos poisoning. The poetic form is a form I invented. I am calling it the Glaefke Sonnet. It is both a five-stanza ballad...

Anand Verma is a recovering alcoholic, struggling to overcome his failure as a dutiful son, husband, and father. After being abandoned by his wife to raise his possibly illegitimate child, Anand’s overbearing mother sends him to India to marry...

"Solomon's timeless proverbs can at times seem confusing. After all, when the King said, "The beginning of wisdom is ... get wisdom," many of us are left scratching our heads saying, "Okay, now what?" Well, to find solid answers, you couldn't do better...

Andre's Great Day is a fun filled book about the life in the day of a young teenage boy. Andre is given a hundred dollars by his father, and he plans a day filled with activities. He calls his friend Damon, and they are off to having a wonderful day at...

Dr. Paula Jacob-Fox was born in the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago. She immigrated to the United States to pursue higher education in 1994. She completed her undergraduate education as a Biology Major at Morgan State University in Baltimore Maryland...

Ivy Durham is a native of Boston Massachusetts. Born to Fred Durham and Edith Stallings, she is the fourth child of six children. She is the proud mother of two sons, and has a handsome grandson Keial Jr.              She is currently employed by the...

Has your marriage gotten lost in the day to day rat race of life and you don't know where to start your search to find it? Or maybe your marriage is lacking the communication/friendship aspect of it that both of you once shared and you want desperately...

This is my story of my walk, my struggles, and my life with God. As I take you on this journey with me from my childhood. To my mischievous years as a teen. My struggles with adulthood and being a parent. Feeling abandoned by my family, friends & even...

This book has been created out of my strong desire in my heart to see marriages being happy, joyful, peaceful, and successful every day.Based on my own experience in marriage, I came to realize that there are different ways that make spouses to live...

"What Do I Do with My Money?" features characters from the "BunBun & Kitty" comic strip series (created by Hady A. Hamid). The narrator of the story (told as a poem) is Redhead - the little red kitten about to start her primary school education. She...

Penguins Can Fly is a heartwarming story about adoption and the love and sacrifice it takes to create your own definition of a family. It follows a Gull and a Penguin on their journey and touches on how their differences do not define them.

Wise wisdom words are so inspirational. Our subconscious mind knows the truth, but our conscious mind determines what we say differently. Our path in time come from each side of our family heritage and wise wisdom words.We can all learn something new...

When Loving You Is Hurting Me examines various forms of domestic violence such as family violence; intimate partner, child, and elder abuse; teen dating violence; and men being abused by women. Readers are enlightened about its effect on the victims and...

The plan was foolproof (it is not a typo). She brought the dress. He surprised her with the ring. The wedding date was set. Counseling was over. They were going to Paris to take the honey to the moon. Is marriage roses, rings, cars, and things? Marriage...

Meristems are the cells where tree growth occurs. Nap Time Paintings is the narrative of cohesive bonds between mother/artist, husband, children, and the writings and art that emerge from those bonds. This book represents, through writings and visual...

Adventures with Alzheimer's is a glimpse into the life of a daughter caring for her mother with Alzheimer's disease. You will laugh, cry, and even shake your head at times throughout their journey. If you are, or know someone, in a similar situation,...

Speak to Your Children brims with useful information and short conversations to help you teach youth about life issues vs. the secular culture that strengthens faith for them and the whole family. It is for all ages. It grows with your children. You will...

Paradigms of Marriage Workbook is designed to assist those attending the marriage seminars and those who prefer private study on marriage relationships to have a practical guide through exercises based on the ten chapters of Paradigms of Marriage...

Are you LGBTQ+?Have you ever thought of writing and publishing a book about your life? Or an incredible episode or even one astonishing moment from it?What exactly does that involve and where do you start?For LGBTQ+ people, sharing our life experiences...

Are you at a loss to understand how your marriage has become so miserable, or do you wonder why your children are completely out of control? Relationship Matters is designed to help you and your family figure out what went wrong and to help create a...

A young girl climbs up on her grandfather's knee, looks up at him with her big eyes and says, "Granddad, tell me another story." And Granddad is happy to oblige. These are the tales of Wayne Sherrard. Some are homespun, workaday little family stories and...

Living with a quiet and gentle spiritMany women want a better relationship and have no idea how the tone of their voice and choice of their words brings them misery. If you are open to receive a quiet and gentle spirit get ready for the ride of your life...

The Book "Romance, Love & Glory" brings healing to our broken world. When you experience love, you experience true life. Love gives meaning to life. Love restored is life restored. Love is what we all need to give meaning to our lives and promote us to a...

Does the life of a woman seem overwhelming at times? Absolutely! As a result we tend to live our lives serving out of deficits and giving up the very things that preserve us. Is it possible to be me in the journey of motherhood, work, life and marriage?...

This book is a simple guide on how to write a covenant and watch God's word come to pass in your life. Brenda Zintgaff and her husband Tom are the founders of Harvest Church in Temple, Texas. Brenda, as a young mother some thirty-six years ago, perceived...

The Ascenders is a glimpse of what it takes to be a different type of friend. The main character, Aaron, learns to treat others how he wants to be treated and refuses to quit sharing, and being a good neighbor. Come join Aaron on his journey as he...

Aviation marriage is a unique and beautiful entity. Your husband is not an inconvenience or a blight on the flight plans of your life. He is a gift, a co-pilot with whom to share life’s journey. Whether your marriage is already soaring and you want...

This is a true story about the boy Shirley Curtis Rangell. He had a brother who shared many of his incredible experiences. At the time of his mother's death in 1925 his world changed drastically. From this time he never really had a home. He was eight...

Bernadette’s Book is the story of a dynamic Irishwoman with a great story to tell. Bernadette comes from a fascinating family background, in Dublin and in Thurles, Co Tipperary. The book tells of her early days growing up in a Dublin that was...

This memoir details the events and emotional struggles surrounding the authors teen pregnancy in the 1970s Midwest. Shunned first because of her interracial relationship and second for her out-of-wedlock pregnancy, Ruby Cornelius ends up against her will...