Dagbøker og memoarer

Stories spanning over a century from the life of TJ 'Jim' McKenzie, his family, friends and people along the way, from the 1890s to 2020s. Recollections of growing up near Longreach CQ from the mid-1930s, early boarding school to National Service, life on sheep stations to meeting Princesses. From sheep shearing to pen pushing. From rural living and working to city life and raising a family from the mid-60s. Jim experienced early tragedy and unusual opportunities, and some unlikely encounters.This collection of anecdotes provides an account of some of the encounters and perspectives, some universal and others unusual, of a mild country boy living in a time of personal and cultural changes and happenings. Delivered with a dash of humour and a somewhat philosophical perspective, it offers a potential chuckle, as well as historical insights into ways of living and working which at times seem to have faded from our modern and urban view, along with some of the characters.

"A must-read for every baby boomer!" "Music On The Move Out West" is a memoir that takes off where "Christmas On The Move Out West" ends. This true, crazy family adventure begins in 1969 and follows a widower and his five teenagers throughout multiple trials to find their home in the Pacific Northwest. Spanning four years, two states and four cities, this story of tough knocks and discoveries takes the reader back to a time when less was more and authority was granted to schoolteachers. A growing-up account that reminds us of the expression: "where there's a will, there's a way" accompanied by a musical soundtrack of top 40 radio hits from the early '70s that will make everyone sing along!

Basically from Missouri, Amber McLaughlin. She was convicted of raping and killing her ex-girlfriend before changing her gender and receiving a death sentence. Prior to her execution, she has pleaded for mercy. Currently 49 years old, Amber McLaughlin.

A book based on the personal life of a young boy brought up in care from the age of seven weeks, to twelve years. Based in three children's homes across Scotland from 1965 to 1977, it take a look at the ups and downs of a boy growing up in state care. Physical, mental and near sexual abuse is covered along with the many good times and those who protected him. Life was never easy during those time, at times fear of retribution for minor faults. With such incidents seen as criminal today.

"A wacky memoir that is destined to become the new baby boomer Christmas classic." This TRUE STORY takes place in Portland, Oregon, 1968, and spans the month of December. A coming of age account of a dysfunctionally functional family. A widower with five children and his spinster sister roll with the punches as best they can in a collection of crazy, humorous and sentimental anecdotes full of surprises with an unexpected ending that actually happened!

"...no-one had asked me if he had ever hit me, so I never told anyone. I was oblivious to what was happening to me and how I was living my life. He made me think it was normal and that I was completely and utterly crazy, and I believed it all." Zoe was just a normal 'twenty-something' woman with a good, corporate job and a wonderful family. But for six years, she kept a dangerous secret...In this intimate memoir, Zoe shares her recollection of life with a violent and abusive partner. It is the story of a young innocent woman who fell into a relationship with the wrong man and couldn't see a way out. Her confidence and self-esteem had been beaten down, and Zoe was a mere shell of the vibrant and outgoing woman she once was. Lotus Rising is a powerful memoir of resilience and determination, the hope that she could one day find something better. It is her inspiring journey of overcoming pain, struggle and adversity to transforming her life and finding true love. Zoe shares some of her experiences and how she coped with the abuse. She also shares the life lessons she learned and how she managed to break away from that life.

Vietnam Days is the memoir of an American military intelligence officer's Vietnam War experiences before, during and after the Tet Offensive. William C. Thwing (Bill) tells you not only not only of all his military training leading up to Vietnam, and his experiences as a combat intelligence officer on Operation Fairfax with the 199th Inafntry Brigade but also about his experiences with the Vietnamese people many of whom he worked with daily and got to know intimately. Influenced by his studies of Japanese and Chinese poetry, Bill tells his story in the form of Haibun, Haiga and haiku. His respect and appreciation for the Vietnamese people and their simple way of life comes through clearly. While writing Vietnam Days, Bill and his wife, Joy, lived in Bennington, Vermont surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Green Mountains and the omnipresent spirit of Robert Frost, Gramma Moses and Norman Rockwell. There he was an active member of the Catamont Lane Poets and the Poetry Society of Vermont. Bill is also a published songwriter whose music can be heard on Apple Music, Spotify and i-tunes and Youtube. In addition to Vietnam Days, he has authored three other books - Open Your Eyes, Restless Days and The Song in Your Heart to He now lives in Johnstown Pennsylvania, where he writes and performs his songs and poetry and raises blueberries at his mountaintop cottage

They call Jeff Hoenig "The Sunshine Man." That moniker has been well-earned-Jeff has driven more than ten thousand individuals over the past five years in his bright orange car. As an Uber and Lyft driver, Jeff strives to make people's lives a little bit brighter, starting the moment they step into the car with him. While the job might make many feel a modicum of cynicism (if nothing else, from road rage) Jeff maintains a contagiously upbeat outlook.In Jeff's eyes, when people participate in a common activity like driving, they have the opportunity for an uncommonly beautiful experience-if they have the right people to share it with. The book includes side-splitting laughter, persistent kindness, and outright fun for readers of all ages. For those looking for a bit more hope and levity in their next read, Jeff's excellent debut is sure to deliver.

"Know your value" and "Find your voice" are two popular motivational recommendations promoted by advocates who want to help aspiring men and women attain a more prominent, influential, and better compensated role in society. Whether in business, government, politics, education, health care or ministry, they are proven factors for achieving relevance and success. In Bruce Johnson's memoir, Voices from Pulpit and Pew, the author celebrates how, over the thirty-seven years of his pastorate in Coventry, Connecticut, the laity have known their value and discovered and used their voices to define and operationalize a theology that effectively communicated the essence of their faith and ministry. Implicit in their daily religious narratives are discernible truths that inspire and sustain us. His voices from both pulpit and pew tell stories and impart insights that lift the soul.

This book tells of a young couple who struggled against the odds to introduce a seaplane service to New Zealand's Marlborough Sounds, and to members of the travelling public between the South and North Islands.Locals looked askance at what was a totally new concept to the area, but the aeroplanes soon became accepted, especially after their lifesaving use in emergencies was recognised by people in the far-flung reaches of the outer Sounds.Russell Smith, owner and pilot, writes of years of incredible happenings, some adventurous, many humorous, and some just plain harrowing. One account bordering on surreal, occurred at a boat ramp where he was surrounded by nine policemen, accused of being a UFO from outer space! Unbelievable, but true, as is the whole book.

Ця книга про перші 100 днів з початку підступного нападу фашистської Росії на Україну. Але ця книга не про війну та битви. Вона про людей. Про наші почуття та емоції, переживання, страхи, біль, надію та любов. Я почав писати цю книгу, коли всю ніч не міг спати через гучний гуркіт нашої ППО та вибухи неподалік, прислухаючись, чи не наближається бомбардування, чи не треба тікати у сховище задля порятунку дружини та сина. В ту ніч я зрозумів, що як письменник я маю стати голосом тих, чиї історії потрібно розповісти людям в цілому світі. Я писав про те, що бачив та відчував. Про те, чим ділилися зі мною мої близькі та знайомі. Це стало хронікою, щоденником, сповіддю. Я писав наші історії для того, щоб увесь світ знав та розумів, через що нам довелося пройти. Для того, щоби весь світ прожив цю війну разом з нами - у будинках, що тремтять від вибухів, у холодних підвалах, паркінгах, бомбосховищах, станціях метро та руїнах міст, що палають. Для того, щоб увесь світ зазирнув у наші серця крізь рвані рани, що залишила в них назавжди ця жорстока війна. Київ, Харків, Маріуполь, Одеса, Донецьк, Луганськ, Буча, Енергодар, Запоріжжя, Львів - ця книга розповідає історії багатьох людей із цих та інших міст і сіл із різних регіонів України. Людей, чиї оселі та життя були зруйновані російським вторгненням в Україну.

The Malaysian lawyer and author Matthew Thomas was introduced by his family to Anne when he was 29. Despite their initial trepidation, they got along very well and within a year they were married. Decades later, she would lie in a coffin at the same church they were married in. Ivy on Stone is his memoir of their marriage, and of how he has struggled to come to terms with her death. This deeply personal tribute is not only a record of love and grief, but of a humanistic faith that transcends orthodoxy as he recounts the life they had. "An inspiring story of love lost and the quest for meaning; all related through a life filled with fun, travel, joy, sadness, and the search for inner reconciliation."- Sikeena Karmali, author of The Mulberry Courtesan and A House by the Sea "An outstanding and inspiring paean to love at its supreme, tender best. Will move you to tears at the premature termination of a love affair par excellence."- Tommy Thomas, author of Justice in the Wilderness

El amor, el paso del tiempo y la memoria se conjugan en esta obra. Fragmentaria, como el pensamiento, Ela escribe cartas que no fueron enviadas, algunas jamás han sido leídas. Reflexiones profundas sobre la vida, las decisiones y la construcción de la autoimagen.Ella, a quien le ha tocado perder desde niña, cuenta sus primeras ilusiones, sus desencuentros con la sociedad, con el amor. También dibuja, a través de sus palabras, las diferentes etapas por las que atraviesa una niña y una adolescente hasta llegar a su juventud.Entre un relato biográfico, el de Ela, y los pensamientos de la narradora, Las cartas secretas de Ela: los momentos del amor constituyen una meditación aguda sobre el hecho de estar enamorados, la concepción del destino y la búsqueda de la felicidad. Pilar Elva Sánchez RomeroNací en Perú, en Mazamari, Satipo. Viví mi infancia y parte de mi adolescencia con mis abuelos maternos en Huasahuasi, Tarma. Al concluir mis estudios de secundaria me trasladé a la ciudad de Huancayo, donde estudié Administración de Empresas en la Universidad Continental. Actualmente me desempeño como administradora en esta ciudad.Desde la universidad comencé a tener el gusto por escribir, aunque solo eran frases o cartas. Esta, mi primera obra, tiene como esencia aquellas cartas que escribí y nunca envié.

The 9/11 World Trade Center tragedy forced me to think about life and that which is truly important. Soon afterward, I left the corporate world and the Chicago suburbs to return to the place of my youth - - the very place to which I swore I'd never again return.I came back to Phillips, a small town nestled in the Wisconsin north woods. Surrounded by the national forest, Phillips is a town comprised of friendly people supported by a hardboard factory and a logging industry.Mother was alive when I arrived in 2001. The following summer, I took her golfing on the 4th of July. Independence Day was also Mother's birthday. Golfing with her was the most enjoyable time we ever spent together. She referred to me as "the white Tiger Woods."Several years later, my mother passed away. She died from alcohol poisoning. For she died as she had lived.>"The physical wound from abuse is temporary. The emotional scar, however, is permanent."

In this deeply personal account, Daniel invites you to explore the depths of the human experience, uncovering the whispers of the heart amidst the relentless chatter of the mind. Within these pages is a remarkable story. One of triumph over disease, suicide, anxiety and burnout, as Daniel returns to a life of joy. Spanning the period of time from quitting his corporate job, to finding his feet and purpose in the world, to losing his mother and wrestling with the inner thoughts and feelings of being human-he navigates it all with his unique and fresh perspective on life. A Surrender To Joy is not merely a memoir; it is an invitation to embark on a soul-stirring exploration of self-discovery, healing, and the pursuit of authentic happiness. Daniel's story leaves this question in the hearts and minds of its readers... Are you ready to surrender to joy?

This never-before-told true story of a young woman's escape from Auschwitz with her sister is a remarkable tale of unimaginable courage, family, faith and enduring love."...readers will admire Hinda's devotion to her family and her determination to resist her Nazi captors as they attempt to dehumanize her. There's also a remarkable love story at the heart of this novel-a relationship that will surprise and delight readers for its ability to withstand the most terrible of circumstances... A moving work..."─Kirkus ReviewsHinda was eighteen years old when an axe crashed through the front door of her home in Poland. Nazi soldiers swarmed inside and herded the family into an army truck and hauled them away for one lone reason: They were Jews. World War II and the Hitler-induced Holocaust was in full swing."With its added value of emotional and atmospheric richness, Tatae's Promise is a 'must have' acquisition for any library looking at high-quality fiction and nonfiction accounts of Polish Jewish history, concentration camp experience, and the power of survival. These explorations will also attract book clubs interested in selecting and contrasting a few quality titles on all these subjects, powered by an oral history that comes to life through solid literary excellence and collaborative determination.─Midwest Book Review"Hinda Mondlak's story is nothing short of extraordinary... Inspired by her father's promise and last words to her just before his execution-'You will live; you will tell'-this riveting adaptation urgently demands only one thing from us: we must listen!"─Eli Rubenstein, religious leader, Congregation Habonim Toronto; National director, March of the Living Canada; director, International March of the Living; Appointed to the "Order of Canada" by the Governor General of Canada"This moving and suspenseful book tells the story of Hinda Mondlak, who escaped from Auschwitz with her sister. Based on hours of her taped testimony, it describes in rich detail every phase of the persecutions she endured-Nazi occupation, the village ghetto, the death journey to Auschwitz, beatings, illness, starvation, escape, and then a harrowing flight from Russian troops. Saved occasionally through the unexpected kindness of others and always by her own courage, Hinda is vividly alive in this reweaving of her memories. A memorable story of resilience and enduring love."─Betty Sue Flowers, PhD, Professor Emeritus UT-Austin; former director, Johnson Presidential Library, Editor, Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth"As a student of the Holocaust and one who interviewed Holocaust survivors for Steven Spielberg's Survivors of the Shoah History Foundation, I thought I had heard it all. Now, I know I was wrong. This is not your ordinary Holocaust story. Do yourself a favor. Find out for yourself."─Mike O'Krent, Founder and CEO, LifeStories Alive; Holocaust survivors interviewer for Steven Spielberg's Survivors of the Shoah History FoundationIf you were captivated by the New York Times #1 bestseller The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, or, the Pulitzer Prize Winner All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, you will love Tatae's Promise.

She Was Buried Alive is a powerful exploration of family dynamics, personal growth, and the unbreakable bonds that weather the harshest storms. Through heartache and triumph, readers will be immersed in a world of emotion, courage, and the enduring legacy of love that defies all odds. This tale will leave a lasting impression, resonating long after the final page is turned.

Cristiana Marie Quaale lost her mother at birth. Initially, her grief-stricken and nearly overwhelmed father did not know what to do with a child, but with the help of extended family became the kind of dad most girls only dream of.This is a story of familial bonds and rural farm life on desert lands east of the Cascade Range. Though Cristy's home was a former stagecoach stop located ten miles north of Madras, Oregon, her unique experience also touches on the universals of small-town ranch life in the years following World War II.

The author utilizes metaphor, simile and the occasional reference to make one ponder and self-reflect. Through the use of streams of conscious, he encourages self-hypnosis or creative visualization that allows us to imagine our capabilities or to see our possibilities before making changes in our lives. Stressing the importance of remaining child-like when appropriate, allowing whimsey and daydreaming to stay an active exercise in our lives, the author stresses the importance of seeing what we are looking at, like a visual artist, but with word usage. A repeated theme places us on a cruise ship, staring out to where the sea meets the sky. By allowing ourselves to look outside of ourselves, we try to find meaning in our lives. Another repeated theme is that of defining or characterizing entities in ways to establish order and place expectations so that we conform or behave in ways as others would expect us to perform or behave. The author would encourage us to challenge such defining and characterizations, in order to develop a stronger sense of who we are. Bonus writings relating to changes imposed upon us by Covid and other World events, should seem meaningful to all of us, and likely in very different ways. Do you think we have learned anything from our Covid experiences? Would the author's use of metaphor improve how we see ourselves, and our places in other people's lives?Spotting a sea serpent along the voyage would add even more self-awareness and insight.