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Childhood and adolescence were a virtual rollercoaster ride for Mark Johnson. In his second book-Tales of a Rollercoaster Operator: Stories from My Missouri Youth-he navigates the highs and lows of coming of age in St. Louis, Missouri, in the 1960s and 1970s.Experience Mark's favorite growing-up twists and turns in this collection of twenty-six funny and poignant essays, including learning to drive a rollercoaster, discovering the joys of a first pet, embarking on a quest with his father to wrangle World Series tickets, and witnessing the wonder in a brand new year after a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger. This book of stories will inspire you to revisit your youth, dust-off your favorite memories, and find new meaning in the indelible moments that stay with you for a lifetime.

What did life look like in the Soviet Union? The book you are about to read is based on true events. It is a personal story of one family and its journey in this world. It describes events affecting four generations of this family, starting before the Russian Revolution of 1917 and through the final years of the Soviet Union in the late 1980s. It is a story of how this family ended up in Karlag-Gulag, located in Karaganda, Kazakhstan, during the Stalin regime. It is a story of struggle and survival, going from one tragedy to the other and yet, surviving it all. It is a story about the USSR, its glory, and its fall, but most importantly, it is about people with iron will.

With tenderness, humor, and hypnotic clarity, Chaves explores the landscape of love that holds us together, beyond the addictions that bind us-from the broken faith that sends a boy spiraling down, to the grace that finds the man.

Few names in the huge world of Hollywood can inspire the kind of adrenaline-fueled enthusiasm and tenacious spirit that Sylvester Stallone does. Stallone's career, from his modest beginnings as an aspiring actor with huge goals to becoming a renowned figure in the world of film, is nothing short of amazing.This book promises to take you on an exciting journey through Sylvester Stallone's life and career, examining the victories, setbacks, and difficulties that turned him into the legendary figure we know today. We will explore the life of the man who created iconic figures like Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, who have come to represent fortitude, resiliency, and the unbreakable human spirit.We will peel back the curtain on Sylvester Stallone's ascent to fame and reveal the extraordinary turning points that catapulted him from relative obscurity to the top of the entertainment world.Prepare to set off on a trip that takes you through Stallone's career's highs and lows. You will see the turning points in his life, such as the difficulties he had attempting to break into a field that didn't always appreciate his special gift. Stallone's narrative is one of resiliency and persistent trust in oneself, from the many audition rejections to the resolve that drove him to compose the script for "Rocky" over all odds.The man who created the renowned characters is intimately explored in this book, which goes beyond the silver screen. We will go into his private life, examining the struggles he encountered, the relationships that influenced him, and the tenacious pursuit of his creative vision.This book intends to help you get to know Sylvester Stallone better via interviews, stories, and in-depth research. It will illuminate the difficulties he had while creating his most enduring movies, the sacrifices he made for his art, and the enduring influence his work has had on the film industry.Whether you are a devoted Stallone fan, an aspiring actor looking for motivation, or just someone who is intrigued by stories of grit and success, this book is certain to enthrall, enlighten, and inspire you. It honors Sylvester Stallone's long legacy and serves as a reminder of the strength that comes from pursuing your goals and never giving up.Put your seatbelts on, get ready for a thrilling ride, and come along as we examine Sylvester Stallone's life and career as the ultimate underdog turned Hollywood legend. Grab your copy now!

This is a true story. For many years I had been told by members of my family that I should write a book. I was procrastinating. My typing skills left much to be desired and I didn't have a computer so I was not looking forward to starting the project by hand, writing it on paper.I was still going through recovery from Ovarian Cancer when my youngest son thought perhaps it was time I did it. That Christmas, he bought me an old little portable IBM. It was DOS, one colour font on a tiny nine-inch screen. Yes, it was a long time ago and our other son still has it in storage. I was so touched by the fact that he cared so much that I should write the book he would pay the price for this gift. He taught me how to use it and the book was on its way.

Even Angels Weep An emotional and thought-provoking journey, "Even Angels Weep" is the true story of one woman simply trying to survive. Deborah's journey through depression and addiction is candidly shared, as she recounts how she dealt with the heartbreak of depression, the society's misunderstanding of mental illness, and the addiction to which so many of the mentally ill fall prey in their quest to numb the pain. While most often considered a curse, it is possible to eventually see depression and addiction as blessings in disguise. They can prompt an inner journey, an awaking to the Land of OZ, and a connection with the Source that some people never experience. The powerful message of simple truths and spiritual lessons from A Course in Miracles will carry you along on the author's personal journey and triumph over the human condition. This is a story, channelled from a Higher Source, that speaks the truth on mental illness and addictions, returning our minds to their rightful place...Heaven.

Zachary Watson, a young black kid from Chicago moves to an upscale rich white neighborhood in Scottsdale Arizona with his single mother and older sister. Overwhelmed by anger, racism, and the bullying of his classmates, he spends his formative years trying to prove his detractors wrong and rise above the stereotype labels they place on him. After losing his friend and collaborator to cancer, he is forced upon a journey that causes him to discover more about himself than he ever thought possible. Growing up Black and Poor in Scottsdale Arizona is Zach's first literary creation, a memoir that shows the unjust and racist side of modern American society and highlights the struggles that people of color have in growing up in racially biased communities. Through his book, Zach intends to teach self-love, healing, and the art of dealing with prejudiced behaviors to achieve success in life. This memoir follows the memories of Zach's childhood to coming of age in Scottsdale, Arizona, highlighting the trials and tribulations of adolescence and adulthood. It also shows the difficulties and challenges with dating as an African American male, and how, due to politics and lack of funds, Zach couldn't quite make it as a music artist. A dream he had been chasing ever since he was a kid. Zach also deals with depression, hardships, rejection, and heartbreak. This book is a journey through the life of a young man raised in an all-white world and how he could never quite fit in.

Stories and poetry of one son's care for his aging father on the bell curve of life. Every-day, nitty-gritty insights into love and burdens. Messages of Parkinson's, understanding, acceptance, respect, and doing what needs to be done to help parents stay in their home rather than in "a home."

A book from another time... Before she was a co-founder of the ACLU Transsexual Rights Committee, before she was a successful Silicon Valley entrepreneur, before she was CEO of a multi-national high tech corporation, she was a homeless teenager, disowned by family, a throw-away street tranny. A Life in Transition is transsexual activist and author, Kay Brown's personal memoir of her early life, holding nothing back. In it we see what it was really like to experience social and medical transition as a teenager in high school in the mid 1970s. It documents that transkids did exist long before our current age of controversy and angst about transsexual children and teens. It chronicles both those that helped her and those that tried hard to thwart her search for a "good enough life". The book adds depth and context to her two other books in the Understanding Transsexuality series, On the Science of Changing Sex and Rainbow's End. Raves for A Life in Transition: I was given the opportunity to read a pre-release of Kay Brown's memoir: A Life in Transition. It is a beautifully written and moving piece of work, that had me laughing at moments and almost crying at others. I can not recommend it enough. At 100 or so pages, it is a brisk refreshing read. I've always enjoyed Kay's writing style. It has a wonderful flow from sentence to sentence, paragraph to paragraph. This work chronicles her early life up until just after finishing medical transition. A deep look into the childhood, adolescence and young adulthood of an amazing transwoman. Intimate in everything to last detail. I won't lie, there are dark experiences captured in this memoir. Yet in the end, Kay never let's this define herself or her life's story. Every dark moment, every struggle, every obstacle is explored and overcome. Filled with bleak experiences that are downright tragic at times. In the end, it never feels draining or hopeless. This memoir is a statement of triumph. I can not thank Kay Brown enough for letting me read this early copy. It is an amazing read I would recommend to anyone interested in a look into the struggles of a transwoman's early life." -- Erin Gratzy

To Kill A Coyote (TKC) does not align with a single genre. C. Joyce describes her emotional journey from heartbreak to empowerment through philosophical essays, short stories, and journal entries. It is part essay / part memoir / part journal with some really great poetic reflections added to the mix (yes, there is some personal bias in that descriptor). The author hopes the words and thoughts in TKC help guide others toward the life of their dreams and remember that they are amazing, beautiful creations. This book was written from the heart. The material is intimate at times - raw emotion put into words trying to make sense of life. C. Joyce's thoughts and observations are based on personal experience and she is not claiming to be an expert on any particular philosophy, theory, or religion. She is a pupil of the universe, working on becoming an expert at living her life in a healthy, beneficial manner and getting herself to a place where she appreciates the beauty that surrounds us every day. C. Joyce wrote TKC to describe her inner journey that started in 2006. It is a journey that starts with painful loss and ends with joy and celebration in the here and now. Feeling the pain of loss initiated her journey and eventually led to a new level of consciousness through acceptance, awareness, and faith. . . . What does it mean to kill a coyote? What wisdom was my body's knowing trying to transfer to my conscious self in the form of this tagline from a seemingly inconsequential dream I had in 2004 or 2005? It was a dream that had nothing to do with coyotes, not literally - not that I could tell. There were no animals in the dream. I dreamt about a divorced couple that had children and a broken relationship. In the dream, I helped that couple get to a place where they could communicate effectively, a place of fellowship and love. The subject matter of the dream did not strike me as very significant. Nothing captivating happened: no baby elephants swimming in the harbor, no giraffe gently holding my hand in its mouth. I had helped a coworker get back together with his ex-wife and reunite with his family. The last scene of the dream involved my coworker, his wife, and their children sitting around a dining room table talking and laughing.I wondered: Why did I wake up thinking, "to kill a coyote?" What did killing a coyote have to do with my vivid yet mundane dream about helping a divorced couple find harmony in their relationship with each other and with their children? The main oddity was the combination of the tagline and the dream. I did not see how they fit together, how they were related.At the time it did not occur to me that the dream might be about my marriage. I was in denial about the state of our relationship. Everything is okay, I told myself; our marriage is fine. Since then my marriage has ended and I realize that I was far from OK.. . .Maybe we only confront our greatest sorrows and fears at a time when we are prepared to weather the storm. Perhaps being blessed brought about my intense emotional struggle. Maybe my endless quest for knowledge finally brought me to the truth of myself - and what is education if it does not add to one's understanding of oneself and the world? There is depth in knowledge when one moves beyond the boundaries of what is expected, what is accepted. This is what coyote medicine teaches us if we are willing to be taught. The coyote forces us to look past the surface, to question appearance. The coyote asks: How can we understand the world if we do not even know our own heart and soul? What is your greatest sorrow? What is your greatest fear? What makes your soul sing? What are your dreams? The coyote instructs by creating and exposing illusions. If we remain unwilling to be instructed, if we choose unconsciousness - we will be controlled by our commitments and we will never understand the profound impact that we can have on others and in the world.

Embark on a captivating and inspiring journey through the life of Jimmy Cordero, a remarkable individual who defied the odds and rose to prominence in the world of professional baseball. In this gripping tale of resilience, perseverance, and unwavering determination, you will witness Jimmy's extraordinary transformation from a young boy with humble beginnings to a celebrated athlete who left an indelible mark on the hearts of fans worldwide. From the dusty baseball fields of his small hometown to the grand stages of the Major League Baseball (MLB), Jimmy's path was strewn with obstacles that would have deterred the faint of heart. But armed with an unyielding spirit and an insatiable passion for the game, he overcame every setback and rose above every challenge. Follow Jimmy's journey as he navigates through personal struggles, battles with self-doubt, and encounters unexpected twists along the way. Experience the highs and lows of his career, from the exhilaration of his first professional contract to the crushing blows of injuries that threatened to derail his dreams. Through it all, Jimmy's resilience shines through, inspiring readers to never give up on their own aspirations. But this book is not merely a sports biography. It delves deep into the human spirit, exploring the sacrifices, triumphs, and sacrifices made by Jimmy both on and off the field. Discover the enduring bonds of family, the impact of community support, and the unbreakable friendships forged through shared dreams. Jimmy's journey goes beyond the diamond, as he becomes a beacon of hope and inspiration to those around him. "The Extraordinary Journey of Jimmy Cordero, From Struggles to Triumph" is a tale that will captivate sports enthusiasts, fans of underdog stories, and anyone seeking inspiration to pursue their own passions. Through its pages, you will be transported into the heart of the game, where victories are hard-fought, dreams are chased with unwavering determination, and the human spirit proves its remarkable ability to triumph over adversity. Don't miss out on this riveting and uplifting story that will leave you cheering for Jimmy Cordero and contemplating the boundless potential that resides within us all.

Dies wird auf wahren Begebenheiten durch die Augen eines 16 Jahre alten gequält Glasgo, die viele seiner Generation mag sich gezwungen sah, zu einer Bewegung in der Verteidigung eines protestantischen Loyalisten Ursache Belfast 1973.The nicht gemeldet Tartan Clans, den Fuß - Männer von der Basis gehören Orange [ schottisch- irischen ] Paramilitärs, wo engagierte, um ihre Wünsche zu erfüllen . Wie die meisten jungen Männer in seinem Alter, erliegt Glasgo an die mächtigen Clan -Mitgliedschaft und unschuldig wird mit der Politik in Nordirland gemischt. Eine Organisation, von der evangelischen Gemeinde wirbt die Tartan -Clans, mit ihre Sache gegen die Polizei [ RUC ] und der britischen Armee, orchestriert Scharmützel in ganz Belfast zu helfen. Republikaner Bürgerkrieg droht, die Loyalisten sind in Not von Armen um sich zu verteidigen . Geben Sie die fett Tartan Männer von Ulster . Der Autor erzählt, wie es ist, in einer überzeugenden, aber ergreifende Geschichte der Ereignisse, die auch nimmt, was sich hinter den Kulissen von der örtlichen Polizeistation, wie der Roman spielt dann auf einem anderen Blickwinkel.Ein Krieg nach dem anderen, schließlich mit siebzig Jahren, mit einer Frau zu beruhigen, McGovern fand, was er suchte immer nach . Scheinbar ein emotional geringen Wartungs Frau namens Mary McNamara . Er brachte nach vorne überfällig sein De -mob Datum im Interesse des Überlebens. Darüber hinaus ist die Zukunft des Dorfes, sie würden leben, lieben und am Ende ihre letzten Tage in.Das Problem ist, wie man die Arme Strecken er von den Paramilitärs Orange finden, die ihnen einen Vorteil verweigert hatte, abgefangen hatte, zu halten; Es ist eine Sache Schlucken der Loyalisten Rache, die noch weitgehend Recht abwartend Bürger. Aber was, wenn das beinhaltete eine rouge Provo Waffenhändler, der Sie eine Nummer auf tat . Nicht die gleichen.

Licht und Schatten "das außergewöhnliche Leben des Dieter Wendling" beschreibt den Werdegang eines Mannes in einer Zeit aus der Epoche zweier deutscher Staaten. Ein beständiger Charakter, Mitgefühl für die Menschen dieser Welt und ein untrügliches Gespür für die Dinge wie sie wirklich sind, schufen Achtung, Respekt und eine Wertschätzung seiner Person über Freund und Feind hinweg. Kampfeswille und ein unbestechlich klarer Verstand formten Dieter Wendling und er selbst dadurch in prägender Form all die Seinen. Wir alle unterliegen der Sterblichkeit, doch dann und wann verlassen Menschen diese Erde die einer besonderen Beachtung würdig sind. Dieses Buch ist so eine Wertschätzung des besonderen Menschen Dieter Wendling, die seiner Frau Irene und der Versuch ihre gesamte Geschichte unvergessen zu erhalten. Als ein Appell an die Bewahrung von Werten und als Erinnerung, Attribute wie Loyalität und Kameradschaft zu leben, dürfen diese Zeilen durchaus verstanden werden.

The book is to inform the reader of what life was like in the 1940s and early 1950s in a small Welsh coal mining community in the heart of South Wales. It describes the life of a little boy born into a coal mining family and traces his life experiences from the age of 3 up until he leaves primary school in the village to pursue secondary education at the age of 11, a few miles down the valley. The main character is the little boy himself vividly recalling incidents that shaped his young life and live with him to this day, as if they happened only yesterday. Other characters include his immediate family, and school friends as well as individuals from the community itself. All this is captured into his memory banks, never to be forgotten, each one driven by individual electronic dot pictures drawn by the author himself, that shape the whole book, so that by its conclusion the reader is completely familiar with the setting within which the little boy lives. The events help the reader to be part of this little boy's journeys, some of which are sad, others funny bordering on hilarious, but always conveying a deep felt emotion of what it was like then to have lived in those days in that particular coal mining community. The author is sure that this resume of a little boy's life is replicated everywhere in the World and will resonate with all people, whatever their particular circumstance.

Literary Nonfiction. Memoir. LGBT Studies. THE END OF THE SHERRY recounts what happens to a young American who finds himself abandoned in southern Spain in 1965 with a dog and a dubious car, who stumbles into work as a nightclub pianist and stays for three improbable years. His own adventures blossom into a portrait of provincial Spain toward the end of the Franco dictatorship--bleakness that breaks into unexpected hilarity even as the author discovers his calling as a person and a writer. His return to Spain after the death of Franco puts it all into perspective.

I have always been a story teller milking out any mundane story for whatever it is worth. Writing this book gives me an opportunity to write my own history while at the same time challenging my contemporaries to do likewise. I have tried to give some personal background including my historical roots from childhood right through to the present to enable the reader get a good idea of the kind of person that I am. While I have lived a fairly ordinary life, I have had some critical junctures that have greatly influenced my life's trajectory. Having been born the eighth child in a family of achievers, I had little choice but to try and emulate the high standards set. Throughout nursery and primary school, I topped my class almost effortlessly. Joining Alliance high school opened me to real competition that encompassed every facet of life from academic to sports and social interactions. Interaction with the female gender as well as members of other Kenyan and non-Kenyan communities, both fellow students as well as teachers widened my world view considerably. Competition for female company during social events such as debates and dances taught me persuasive decorum. The ability to hold my own with some of the best brains gave me the confidence to travel into uncharted territory and follow the bend in the road with confidence. During my first year at the University of Nairobi, I learnt to manage my time without supervision especially and most painfully when I barely scraped through the end year exams. When I arrived in the world of employment, I learnt that the good guy does not always finish first. People I trusted as truth seekers would bear false witness against me and send my world into an unanticipated spin. The dishonesty in society reared its ugly head in my businesses where I lost vast sums of money due to my misplaced belief in the inherent honesty of people. The hardest lesson I learnt was never to take good health for granted. The transition from a consum- mate energetic businessman recovering from financial loss with the mantra, I get knocked down, but I will get up again. You are never gonna keep me down- from a song by the group Chumbawamba, and I never needed nobody, to come and hold me hand, I never needed nobody, to take me through the land, never needed nobody, to tell me make a stand, I'm experienced man, I can understand, I know how to get along - from the song Wajahka Man by Jimmy Cliff, to almost a vegetable in less than one month after a major surgical operation was truly devastating.The many years of recovery from the after effects of those traumatic events made me come out more circumspect and ready to face the world once again but with caution. I have written this book both as a way of reminiscing and with the hope that the reader will walk with me and realize that deep inside, there is an unbeatable iron man in all of us. All it takes is belief in one self and a commitment to take charge and say I shall do it. At the same time the book is intended to give the younger generation a peek into the world my agemates and I lived in. Having a loving family and sincere friends is a great blessing, but betrayal is an ever present possibility peeking just beyond the horizon. Happy and informative reading.

This is the true story of how life can change in an instant. In April 2022, Alan Owen suffered a Sudden Cardiac Arrest. He was the lucky one in ten who lived to tell the tale. In 1 in 10 Survivor, Alan talks about the impact his SCA has had on him, his family and friends. Find out how it has affected their lives forever and how they coped with the immediate impact, the months of recovery and Alan's further diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This book contains a wealth of information for anyone who has experienced a medical trauma and the long road to recovery. According to the British Heart Foundation, only 1 in 10 people survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Find out how the chain of survival fell into place for Alan, and read about the heroism of friends, strangers and medical practitioners who all contributed to this success story.

Ángel al Límite del Amor es la narración de una epopeya de amor verdadero, una muestra de la entrega real cuando se ama a una persona. Críptico diario de vida que evidencia haberse realizado bajo estados mentales alterados, de infinita emoción e intermitentes por los saltos en el tiempo y las intenciones. En él se mezclan sentimientos, hechos y criterios. Abarca un periodo de tres meses con pinceladas al pasado. La prosa poética se mezcla con la poesía, aparecen y desaparecen, dominadas por el sentimiento, desgarrador y presente en todo instante. Es una historia íntima y real como las leyendas y los cuentos de hadas. Se reafirma, como nunca antes en los libros de Irma, una arquitectura de analogías cruzadas y una emotiva progresión al final.Términos en inglés son usados como medios de ruptura para evidenciar que la contienda es bilingüe. "Contienda" porque cuando de salvar la vida se trata, cada minuto es un campo de batalla contra la enfermedad.A la historia diaria se suman criterios y análisis de Irma realizados con posterioridad. Se han añadido numerosas imágenes ricas en los contenidos que se narran. Por primera vez en sus libros, una imagen se usa para narrar una historia sobre esa imagen.¿Qué mejor homenaje a la obra y vida del Dr. Juan Felipe Benemelis que un libro? ¿Qué mejor homenaje de su compañera de creación, trabajo y vida, la poeta y escritora Irma E. Sanchez?Irma ha querido dar este supremo homenaje al hombre genial con quien compartió su vida.Exorcismo de amor que pretende cerrar maravillosamente los siete últimos años de vida del genio cubano, el increíble filósofo, genial escritor, historiador, defensor desde la historia de la mujer ante la discriminación, etnógrafo, analista político, antirracista, gran ajedrecista, poeta y colorido pintor...Es su manera de decir - Descansa en Paz, Inolvidable Dr. Juan Felipe Benemelis.

An old-fashioned story of rags to riches. In this book, Achia, born in Possilpark Glasgow, gives a true reflection of growing up in an impoverished housing estate during the seventies and eighties, detailing the hilarity that followed, despite what others would think of as a miserable upbringing. The impact resulting from this for most, is what shapes our future which is evident from Achia's story. It's a true statement that where you are born makes you who you are but doesn't define you. Achia gives a raw, emotional, funny, heart-breaking account of being brought up in poverty and all the tales that occurred as she moves from poverty to the palaces of the Middle East. Achia doesn't shy away from the reality of her life and experiences including relationships, parenting, poverty, humour, and most of all, the mistakes she makes. This book will make you howl with laughter and in tears the next. Hold on, you are in for a bumpy ride

Romance Author, Cornelia Amiri, chronicles her comedy-drama experiences of the pandemic, hip replacement surgery, and moving into a 55+ community. All of which turned March 2020 to March 2021 into a period of chaos, uncertainty, and ... laughter-that she covers in chapters such as: The Fire Watcher The Zombie Parade The Great Toilet Paper FireCan Cornelia avoid covid-19 with highly sociable neighbors, who refuse to take any precautions? Will she overcome the crazy obstacles in her path and finally get her hip replacement surgeries? And, moreover, what does her cat think of all of this?

From the humble roots of a small town in Michigan to the building of an entrepreneurial empire, John Sweetland's life story captures the spirit of the American Dream. This adventurous narrative explores the journey of a young American growing up in the Midwest, his formative years in the military and at university, and his career as a leader of commerce. His background not only laid the foundation for an economist, but also a visionary and philanthropist. Spanning nearly a century, John Sweetland's autobiography travels broadly with a voice that is reflective and humorous as well as relatable and inspirational.

The feeling of not having money immediately and being able to provide for my family the way I wanted to, hurt. I have been feeling less than a man. Someone simply living in a shell. My emotions have been all over the place and I began to eat my feelings away. I got up to my highest recorded weight, 294 pounds. This is by far the heaviest I have ever been in my life, and I have the stretch marks to prove it. I looked beyond filthy and horrible. I was a walking insult to myself and my family. I was so heavy that family members couldn't do anything but mention my weight gain when they saw me. This angered me so much and I couldn't do anything about it because I knew they were right. I was simply in a bad place not only on the outside but on the inside. What made it even worse was that not one of the family members that mentioned my weight gain ever asked how I was doing. Well, I'll tell you, I was trying to figure out how the hell I was I going to make it, how to tell my wife that I was embarrassed to take my shirt off in front of her, how to tell my mother that her oldest son had failed, and how to tell my family I had no plan. I wish I would have known that life would be like this getting out of the military.

In her book, "The Ring of Life: Still Standing," Author Charlotte D. Hill takes readers on a cold and dark journey of a young girl's evolution from victim to victor. She confronts her past toe to toe while uncovering soul wounds caused by years of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse and allows the healing power of God to heal her from the core. Her story puts a face to so many who are broken and wounded by familiar predators, but who are bound by secrecy and shame. Charlotte's bravery makes it okay for wounded vessels to open up about their need for help and to seek for a ROCK that is higher than themselves. "The Ring of Life: Still Standing," is more than a biography. It is a tool of deliverance. It is a story of grace and hope for all those who are in need of it. This book is a great add-on for counselors, therapists, ministry leaders, and all those who are on the journey of inner healing, recovery from the effects of alcohol, drug abuse, homelessness, suicidal attempts, promiscuity, hopelessness, poor self-esteem and various forms of abuse.

"Poverty takes something from you that is more than tangible material goods. It takes the dream of "something more" and replaces it with the desperate need to satisfy a basic hunger and to be thankful for that food however meagre and however scarce. It takes away the hope of an education and the dream of potentiality.Hunger sucks dry the marrow of the bones of hope. "Surviving in San Pedro Sula is a street-level account of the life of Denis Amaya Paz, a child born into poverty growing up in what is internationally referred to as "The Murder Capital of the World" and "The World's Most Violent City outside of a war zone". Written with compassion and love, Denis' story unfolds the heart of what it means to find yourself in the often turbulent turns of the river of life. An honest account showing the far-reaching effects of even the smallest kindness.Surviving in San Pedro Sula -A True Story personalises the often faceless statistics of a lawless, poverty-stricken corrupt nation.

Danger pulsated in Lisa's veins as she viciously scoured her floor, trying to figure out what was really bothering her. Her five-year old daughter, Stephanie, needed to be protected, that much was clear. Desperation washed over her as she came up with nothing. But this much she knew: it was him.That night began the nightmares. She was being gang raped, and this scenario repeated nightly for years. What did it mean?The first flashback hit her while she was wide awake a couple weeks later. Her husband held her as she sobbed and tried to scrub the feelings off of her skin. James stayed faithfully by her side that night, and all the nights that came after.Nine months later the flashbacks took an evil turn. There was excruciating body pain and images of graves, candles, crosses, and white robed and hooded people whose faces were hidden in the shadows. Lisa decided that it was time to investigate and prove to herself that she was completely crazy, her idea of a better outcome than believing something like that could happen to her.James and Lisa travelled back to her home town and had the unexpected outcome of finding enough reasons to accept that she was, indeed, a survivor of Satanic Ritual Abuse (SRA). She returned home devastated. The next fifteen years were filled with ever worsening flashbacks. Her body fell apart and day to day survival took more energy that she had. She looked for help in the Christian community. She found very wonderful and caring counselors, but no one with experience with SRA survivors. Lisa realized that she could no longer endure being isolated from other survivors. She needed to find SRA survivors to help her with the process of healing. She found a community of them around the world, each one trying to survive a life decimated by the abuse.The one thing that remained a constant in her life was God. She and her family stayed in their local church throughout the years, and God gave her the strength to get out of bed each morning and face another day.The SRA abuse that Lisa endured was worse than being the victim in a horror movie. Lisa worked hard in counseling to try to get all of the healing that she could. Follow Lisa as she works through her past and comes to grip with her present. Watch her struggle to balance healing with the ability to stay functional in her life. See the cruel backlash from her family. Finally, see how she finds God's peace in the midst of it all.

Pensieri e riflessioni di una vita Di Martino PironeLe memorie, i luoghi e i ricordi nei pensieri di Martino Pirone, che ancora giovane si trasferì da Monteforte Irpino a Varese, dove oggi vive da pensionato, dopo una lunga e brillante carriera al servizio della Prefettura. È un tuffo nel passato, che l'autore consiglia di gustare a piacere consultando l'indice. Tra accenni al paese natio, esperienze di lavoro, famiglia, aneddoti e viaggi in Italia e all'estero, la lettura delle tracce di un passato più o meno recente, percorre le varie fasi che hanno segnato il corso della sua vita. L'autore ci consegna un libro che può rivelarsi gradevole e fonte di preziose riflessioni. Affidiamo ai versi della poetessa e scrittrice Mariarosa Lancini Costantini la descrizione di Ricordi e pensieri di una vita.Solo Martino: singolare fruitoredi emozioni, ricordi, luoghi, diluiti nel tempo lungo: infanzia, dolore, amore, senilità.S'intrecciano in balzi e rimbalzinella saga puntuale e precisa.Rimpianti inutili, è nelle facezie, nella quotidianitàche la sua anima rivelaun rigore e un credo generoso.Il percorso infinito, avvincente e onesto, di un narratore coraggiosoche prende per mano chi legge, saziato, poi, da cultura e bellezza.

A raw portrayal of Don's experience during the Vietnam War, dealing with dead and dying children. He exposes his soul discussing events in his life while coping with PTSD issues, not knowing for 40 years that he was suffering from the disorder. As conditions worsen he moves into a tent in the woods. Through treatment he returns to Vietnam and in a matter of a few months his whole life has changed.Comments from Chet Sunde, Psy.D., Clinical PsychologistI just read the intro through chapter three. Your book is raw (in a good way) and truthful. It is going to be of great help to others...help combat vets understand themselves better, and help civilians understand them better. It is a success story...like Rocky...beat down round after round...but on his feet, bloodied and bruised, on his feet and an inspiration to others in the end. But most of all...the beauty of your book is the humanity and love of fellow man that already comes through, and I can't wait to read in the chapters to come. And the end of the book will only be the beginning of the story...a story that needs to be published and read by people all over the globe. A story of hope and light out of the darkness of war, and the consequences that echo through the years in the lives of those who serve in war, and those who cross their path.Includes 30+ photos (not graphic).

This book is of reflections on my life from early years in Guyana - formerly British Guiana - where I was born, to life in London where I settled with my family, my career at work and in voluntary service. My life was of ups and downs, experience as University student in India, meeting and learning from the great and the good, doing public service and Inter-faith service, authoring two books on a random collection of biographies of Guyanese 'Achievers' in UK, USA and Canada. These have all given me great satisfaction. These, and the examples of sterling values of living set by my revered parents, make me feel my life throughout has truly been one of blessings.

Tara Ryzel dated gangsters in the late '30s, was married nine times, and always seemed to be in control in a crisis. But to Kate, the little girl who saw her as a fortress in the frightful volatility of her young life, she was just Grandma. Attempting to transcend the chaos of her mother's world, Kate ran to Tara and many others in her strategic quest for safety. She found fulfillment, redemption, and peace after letting go of her strategies, putting her trust in God, and facing her fear. This is the story of a multi-generational journey through adversity to truth, victory, forgiveness, and true love.