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Rob Henslin found himself standing in the ashes of what had been his life asking, "What happened?" He had battled and survived a relapse of leukemia, and received a bone marrow transplant for a chance at long-term survival. Then as he began his recovery from that arduous procedure, his marriage of twenty-two years crumbled under his feet. Partially disabled, walking a path of post-transplant recovery fraught with complications and setbacks, and deep in the midst of painful divorce proceedings, Rob needed to find a way through the fog that enveloped him. With his German shepherd, Sam, riding shotgun, Rob began a journey to find greener pastures on the other side of tragedy. His honest and humorous writing style brings readers along on that journey. You'll laugh at Sam's adjustment to country life, and find encouragement and hope in the realizations Rob has as he seeks to better understand his past in order to build a future. "When You See the Cows, Make a Left!" offers insight and perspective not only from Rob's journey, but from several of his friends who waged their own battles against daunting challenges, and whose stories are included in the book. If you find yourself in a fog, facing seemingly overwhelming circumstances, this book offers practical insights that can help you take steps forward toward greener pastures.

My experiences with the Kind caused serious mental challenges for me. That's the real story.No matter what the mental challenge may be, no matter how hard the struggle, people can comeback from the edge to go on and live happy and productive lives. I am living proof of that, andthat's the real reason, my true motivation, for writing this book.

Many may look at me and think I have it all together. Some may even look at me to find their own strength. I am a survivor, but I didn't do it on my own. God was there with me through every trial and tribulation. Cancer couldn't stop me because God wouldn't let it. That is only a part of my story. In this book you will see how I turned my tests into my testimony, and you will learn how you can do the same.

Rezaul Islam was a teenager during the period of Bangladesh's war of independence from Pakistan in 1971. A sensitive and skilled writer in his native language (Bengali/Bangla), he published the original version of this book in 2017, to warm acclaim. More recently, he worked with editor Cordelia Fuller to produce an English translation of this compelling work. From a review by Laszlo Czaban, former lecturer at Leeds University: "This book centers on the experiences of one extended family during the nine months of the Bangladesh Independence War. It describes ordinary events (not many violent ones, despite the war context) and ordinary and extraordinary situations, people, and communities.All these events are seen through the eyes of a young teenage boy, whose perceptions are about the people he knows, their roles in the family, their roles in the community.This book is a kind of a memoir, and not a diary. It is a collection of memories, sometimes more organized, sometimes more mosaic-like, but a set of memories that cover the year of the Independence War.Even the victory that comes at the end of the book is described through the return of the 15-year old freedom fighter, i.e., through the actions and behaviors of family and friends. Thus, the author's story-telling style is maintained throughout. This is a valuable addition to the limited first-hand accounts of the Bangladesh Independence War, written in a style that welcomes the reader to gain insight into family, broader relationships, and communities."

Seasons of chaos and storms are inevitable in life. These seasons can make you feel abandoned as if all hope is lost because the wreckage left by the storm can seem beyond repair. Such was my journey to refurbishment. First, they lie against you, then they condemn and try to belittle the miracle they do not understand. Adulthood was messy initially, painful and heart-breaking, until I looked to God for help. That was when each stumbling block became a steppingstone to success. Today I look back through this book's pages, and I can see how fruitful the journey has been in retrospect. You may relate to this entirely, or this may not be an accurate reflection of the last 10-years of your life. Still, there's something I have written in this book that will turn your life around; you will experience a total overhaul of your mindset and in the name of Jesus, you will receive deliverance. If you desire transformation and a garment of praise to replace the overwhelming heaviness, dig deep into the following pages and be REFURBISHED. To be refurbished is to be as good as new. If a manufacturer has refurbished a product, then all defects have been repaired and proper function restored. Once tested, the manufacturer can resell the product with a guarantee, because they are confident that the product will meet the same standards as if it were brand new. I, Adesunmbo Adeoye, have been refurbished - tested and certified by God - you can be too. Get ready to be restored, as I take you through my journey of hope for a fresh start.

"Mummy, I did not do it!" Christine's world was demolished when her nude photos were suddenly all over Anguilla. Everybody saw her - friends, relatives, workmates. She was devastated. Who could have done this? "The Legend of the Red String" is a Japanese myth that states that everyone in the world is connected to other people by an invisible red string tied around their little finger. This string connects people to others with whom they will make history, regardless of circumstances. It may tangle or stretch, but never break. Join Christine as she recounts her own gripping red string journey, filled with poverty, multiple acts of physical and sexual abuse, revenge porn and betrayal. COLOUR OF RED: The Will to Survive shows the tenacity of a survivor of domestic and gender-based violence and her triumphs over her life's many obstacles. Let COLOUR OF RED: The Will to Survive inspire you as you see her rise above all her hardships caused by the relationships in her family's lives, taking her destiny into her own hands!

This book follows on from my first book Twelve Years in Care, followings my journey as I adapt to life outside the care system. and how not all was what I expected.

"Like the howl of an accordion-half sorrow and half joy, wondrous and exquisite-these stories squeezed my heart."-Sandra Cisneros, author of The House on Mango StreetFamily is everything. In ONCE MORE TO THE RIVER, award-winning writer Erasmo Guerra gathers a remarkable collection of true stories about small-town life along the U.S.-Mexico border. Guerra recounts family stories and he writes about the unthinkable loss his family suffered when his teenage sister, a high school cheerleader with big dreams, was murdered the summer she graduated.Told with lyrical prose and a reporter's ear for the Tex-Mex language of the border region, these stories capture the voices and poetry of South Texas. By turns powerful and tender, humorous and haunting, this collection is a deeply personal chronicle of tragedy and the triumph of family survival.

HEROIN ADDICTION, THE LIFESTYLE, THE RECOVERY Book Three of a six book memoir series. Roses are red, violets are blue. If you shoot too much heroin, You'll soon be blue too... Please God, don't let me die in prison. My limp, blue body was dragged across the cold linoleum hallway from another inmate's cell over to my own. I was out of bounds and had just been injected with some of the heroin that was smuggled in through the visiting room. I was sitting on the toilet in Lisa's cell. She was having trouble finding a vein, so she went to my neck. I woke up on the floor in my cell with Santos pounding on my chest. I should be dead. I just got out of the hole after doing a nine month SHU term for conspiracy to transport heroin into the Central California Women's Facility. I was sentenced to a couple more years, yet I was still the same hard-headed junkie I was when entered. Will I ever change or will I die a junkie?

This is the second installment in the "The Story of Ethan Ruedlinger" autobiographical series, and traces back my adopted lineage, my biological lineage, and my early life; my infancy, my childhood, and my teen years. Each installment in this series is a memoir of sorts. A snapshot of people, places, and events now lost in the sands of time, living on only in the hearts and memories of those who still remain to tell their stories. This series accurately portrays the life of Ethan Wayne Ruedlinger. Everything in this book is entirely factual to the best of my knowledge, and has been checked against several sources. -Excerpt From "Forever You'll Be"

I Never Considered Myself to be a Writer...But I Have One Hell of a Story and it Would be a Shame not to Share it with the world.Translating my painful past onto paper has been difficult...but re-living those moments was necessary and worth it if I'm going to make a difference.

PERFECT STRANGERS: A Memoir of the Swinging 70's, is an upbeat, tongue-in-cheek account of becoming sexually liberated and personally empowered-via three-plus years of rampant promiscuity. In 1974, I was twenty-nine, naïve, and deeply frustrated by my inability to achieve orgasm during intercourse with my husband, Paul. When I found him, naked and on top of my good friend, Cassandra, it wasn't the infidelity that hurt the most-it was the sizzling sex they were engaged in that cut to my core. Damn, I thought, watching her orgasm for what seemed like hours. Twelve years of marriage. We were never that hot! With that, my life changed in an instant, and my erotic journey began. I began dating, after splitting with Paul, hoping for another chance at happily ever after-but after a series of unsatisfying encounters, I gave up on love, and launched an all-out search for a sexually compatible perfect stranger. PERFECT STRANGERS spotlights the sensitive issue of female sexual satisfaction. My adventures in the Land of Oz-otherwise known as mid-70s San Francisco-takes place in an era when casual sex seemed as easy as a handshake; but for a woman to achieve orgasm, vaginal or otherwise-well, good luck with that! My sex-positive tale touches on issues pertinent to countless women. My target audience is every woman who has ever faked an orgasm, every woman who has divorced, dated and struggled to start over, and every woman who has dared to live out a sexual fantasy-or dreamed of doing so.

A Phoenix's Flight: Rising from the Ashes of Alcohol Addiction After Three Decades is a gripping memoir that chronicles the author's battle with alcoholism and ultimate triumph. With raw honesty, it explores the destructive power of addiction and the incredible strength it takes to overcome it. From the early days of experimentation to the all-consuming spiral of addiction, this book delves into the emotional turmoil, shattered relationships, and moments of despair that defined the author's struggle. But amidst the darkness, a glimmer of hope emerges.Through determination and self-discovery, the author embarks on a transformative journey of healing. Confronting their demons and rebuilding from the ground up, they show that it's possible to rise above the ashes of addiction and find a life of sobriety, purpose, and fulfillment.With its compelling narrative and powerful message of hope, A Phoenix's Flight is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration in their own battle against addiction. It is a story that reminds us of the transformative power of recovery and the indomitable spirit within each of us.

Searching for a Mystic is the true story of a woman questioning her life that is filled with spiritual experiences. With compassion and care, Mary Schramski tells her story from a young woman on the brink of suicide to someone who understands why she has mystical dreams that come true. After numerous visions, near-death experiences, and visits from loved ones who have passed on, Mary finds her way to a deep understanding of this mystical world and a guide to light her journey. This book is for anyone who has questioned: --Are spiritual events real?--What is my life mission?--What is the best way to live a mystical life? Mary takes you on her mystical life journey, to help you understand your spiritual path.

The Conception of a Great Love-"The process by which a great love begins is as hidden as the birth of the universe or the conception of a human being. Here Anthony Valerio, who has lived it, allows us to see it without violating its mystery. This is his story of the improbable but profound recognition that ignited between him -- an "Olive" man, Italian-American writer -- and the acclaimed, doomed Black novelist and activist Toni Cade Bambara. It is so delicate, touching, suspenseful -- I hardly breathed the whole time." "amba12" (New York, NY USA) "Anthony Valerio is in top form in this moving, funny non-fiction novella about the improbable relationship between two middle-aged writers, one Italian American, one African American, both memorable characters whose romance is one for the ages. Valerio has a gift for insight into human emotion. He taps into his characters marrow, their history, aspirations, frustrations, and hopes, as if they were (and here they sometimes are) his own." --G. Guida, professor, CUNY "The substance of this memoir is what makes us human when we come home from struggling in the world. Valerio gives us home as the heart within the heart, the place that is both vulnerable and free. Moreover, it is the place that is true." --Afaa Weaver--author & scholarOne Unforgettable Night"A tender, funny, ironic, and revealing book, about unexpected encounters, emotions that can take us unaware, and how dislocations from our usual surroundings to unknown places and people can teach us about our lives. Valerio writes with a light and deft touch, but what he recounts is heart-felt and very real." Professor Rebecca West, University of Chicago

Dear Baseball Gods, Why didn't you look out for him? Didn't he deserve better? He hustled, competed, and played the game the right way. What happened wasn't fair.A Second ComebackDan sat by a tree, staring at the ground trying to decide what he would do next. The doctor had just explained that everything he worked for was now ruined. A second Tommy John surgery? Does anyone come back from that? Is my career over? Is this it?A Winding Road to the TopAs a walk-on in college, Dan had to earn everything. He pitched on three hours sleep, lived in the clubhouse, played for a team that collapsed mid-season, and endured more arm pain than any kid should.A Way to Move OnWhen finally forced to hang up his cleats, Dan looked in the mirror and didn't recognize the man peering back. If no longer a ballplayer...what would he do? What had been the point of it all? Who was he?The Deeper Side of Life as an AthleteIn this philosophical memoir, written as a series of letters, you'll learn that the pinstripes don't wash off so easily.Want to learn more about Dan and Dear Baseball Gods? Scroll to the bottom of the page to find videos about the book!

These twenty-somethings had been friends forever; so there was nothing off subject, as you will see in their banter. They were also new London flat-owners, where they would cook, eat, drink and plan their men-chasing antics in each other's homes. Lots of soups, hangovers, cheese, chocolate and laughter. It was also the beginning of an exciting new era - the Internet had arrived - so 'The Soup Diaries' have evolved as a period piece stemming from these emails, that were amazingly preserved, between late 1999 to the Spring of 2000. My sister (Natalie in the book) had kept the collection, hoping that some one in their group would write it up and give them all a laugh. I eventually stole it away after she passed, to make sister's sometime 'dream' a reality. She had always wanted this life extract published, but even more, in true sister style, she wanted the movie made. She had selected the names of the stars who would play each of them and I give the characters in this book their movie star names for several reasons - but, mostly, to protect the innocent. (Insert LOL, as they learn in the script, is more than just lots of love!)If any of these actual stars - Natalie, Nicole, Andi, Cate, Brad, Tom - read and approve of the manuscript, have your people call my people. The actual movie would be great fun. To all who think that some of the past is worth preserving, however small a piece, you're right.

An inspiring journey of trust and belief. We all need to cultivate the feeling of love and self-worth as well as acceptance. Love for ourselves and others around us. In a world where insults, criticism, and fears are spread too generously alongside messages of unrealistic beauty attainment and expectation. We find that spark that's hidden deep in us and find the truth and gratitude in our lives. A deeply moving memoir, with its share of humour, heartache, miss steps and successes. Truly a roller coaster of emotions. A way forward means embracing your past, forgiving those who have wronged you and not holding too tight on our self-defeating thoughts of anger and despair or the displaced pain in our world. Instead, we embrace the imperfections and finding happiness within it.

"My Not-So-Ordinary Life" is an autobiography that tells the author's life story up to age 28. The book reminisces about her innocent times in childhood, reveals the difficult experiences she faced in adolescence, and shows how she persevered and changed her life as an adult. The final message of the book is: Life will have its ups and downs but, ultimately, you will be okay, and maybe even good, in the end.

2020 will be written in history as one of the strangest years in the hyper-nuclear information era. In the year of our lord and saviour Brexit and following four years of bitter political fights about reality and our future, It was meant to be the year we moved forward with our divorce and into blissful sovereignty. Instead, a silly little virus swept over the planet like the first horseman of the apocalypse bringing along his three cousins- insanity, paranoia and corruption. From toilet rolls to toppling statues, from fighting infinite boredom and existential crisis number 54 to clapping for NHS workers. We ate out to help out in summer so we could be boarded up for the long, cold winter alone.'Together Alone' chronicles two years of lockdowns, outrageous scandals, unwanted alcoholic memories, a dizzying number of deaths and finishes with a story about the crucial and life-saving vaccine. Together Alone chronicles the peak of our shared absurdity and remembers this short traumatizing era before it moves into a forgotten memory.

Finally, the definitive book on Peace Corps. The saga of a twenty-two year old, gung-ho volunteer to the Amazon and his coming of age while stationed with a voluptuous thirty-five year old nurse. From the most remote Indian villages to the beaches of Ipanema in Rio, PEACE CORPS SYNDROME is the unforgettable story of a passion to save lives, Peace Corps bureaucracy, and life on the Brazilian frontier. May not be suitable for young readers. Selected for the Library of Congress permanent collection.

This is the true story of one girl's life plagued with trauma that knew no boundaries. As far back as six years old trust became the one thing that she craved however, the one thing that was consistently broken or manipulated. The years of self-harm and numerous dark incidents that followed this was enough to put any sane person under moreover the very pain and suffering would have broken many a strong heart for good. she lived from crisis to crisis always moving on and searching desperately for a little happiness in life. This is the first book in the series 'Confessions Of A Nobody' detailing the dramatic impact of being Mistreated, Misplaced and Misunderstood.

YEUX DE MERCI! Qu'est-ce que? Tout le But !Ceci est un livre de confusion.. Mots perdus.. Mon esprit est complètement confus. J'ai voulu arrêter, plusieurs fois. J'ai changé le titre de ce livre, tant de fois. Les Pourquoi, dois-je vraiment continuer. J'ai l'air d'un idiot, complètement à côté de tout, je suis sûr que cela vous fera rire de mon écriture mais ça va. En fin de compte, je suis sûr que mon petit livre fera ce qu'il a à faire.Ces yeux. Vos Yeux, Hommes et Femmes... C'est mon moteur, avec toutes mes erreurs. Ils sont nombreux, j'ai un but dans ma vie, être qui je suis..S'il vous plaît, comprenez mes mots, mes défis et mes expériences, car je voulais juste aider.. Je pense, à cause de ma santé. Ce sera mon dernier livre. Même au service des centres spirituels. Mon corps a pris un péage comme beaucoup d'entre vous, peut-être aussi.L'esprit m'a fait faire des choses folles mais toutes pour m'aider. je dis merci.....PS... S'il vous plaît soyez gentil avec vos commentaires... C'était une question de jugement, pour continuer à publier le livre...

El Cañonero Potosí es uno de los libros de la serie "Cuentos que son una realidad". Este libro narra las aventuras de un jovencito de 13 años de edad, llamado Ulises. Que después de discutir con su hermano se escapa de su casa junto con un amigo de su colonia, con el objetivo de llegar a un Guarda Costas en el puerto de Manzanillo, Colima. Durante el trayecto se ven envueltos en diferentes situaciones que ponen en riesgo sus vidas, pero que les dejarán lecciones de vida para siempre.

During the 1980's and 1990's, Trish Cazin wrote a considerable amount of poetry as well as creating original artwork. This book represents the first time that her work has been collected into one place; it is a very special and limited edition. Edited by her family, on the occasion of a very special birthday, it is intended that this book will bring pleasure to all who read it.

This is the true story about Dr Julie Bonner's journey of self discovery, to quell the demons of self doubt and self criticism. Finding peace and success is gained through mental and emotional mastery and this is the road map of how she came let go of bitterness and regret so she could get out of her own way.

"You're gonna end up barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen," was my father's prediction of the lofty heights my life would reach. The likelihood of this outcome wasn't apparent. I achieved good grades, and my report cards showed glowing teacher feedback. My interests included school musical productions, sports, studying, and writing. I spent my lunch breaks in the library playing chess and devouring books by Tolkien and Asimov.I suppose he thought that once sex came into the picture, I would fall into some sort of sex spell, sending the trajectory of my life on a downward spiral. I knew he was just being nasty. He was an abusive man, even when he was sober. Our mother did not live with us, so we had no protection or female role model.I was ten when my older sister informed me, "When we turn sixteen, we can legally leave home and not be sent back." I counted the years. When my sister turned sixteen, she came into my room and said, "I'm leaving." I was confused, but I could see she had packed all her belongings. I cried as I watched her walk down the driveway and take the taxi to freedom. When my Dad arrived home from work, he asked, "Where's your sister?" I told him what had happened. He could tell it was a surprise to me as well.A year later, it was my turn to escape. I wrote a letter to my mother disclosing what was happening under my father's roof. Days later, as I was leaving the school campus, I saw her standing at the big rock with my grandmother. They had come to retrieve my little sister and me. They took us home to gather our belongings. I left that cruel man behind, claimed my freedom, and never looked back.My life quickly became a spiritual path dedicated to the pursuit of self-inquiry, self-awareness, and emotional healing. Ironically (and unrelated to his prediction), there never was a pregnancy, although I do own an extensive collection of shoes!

"Very few people have written their raw, real stories about contracting and surviving Covid-19, but Penny Childers has written hers with courage and honesty. In an engaging back-and-forth conversation, Penny and Megan tell the story of how Penny's bout lands her in the hospital with her life hanging in the balance, while Megan and her dad are both ill as well. Frantic about their mother, they try to stay positive during their daily visits where they can't touch her or talk to her. This is a must-read and an important historical record of a woman who decided to fight the good fight." SUSY FLORY, New York Times bestselling author and co-author "How far do you want us to go to save your life?" A Window of Hope: How We Survived COVID-19, written to provide an inside look at a family in crisis―COVID-19 crisis. Go inside the mind of a critically ill patient, experience what it took to survive, and learn tips to help bring help and comfort to those who find themselves in crisis. Follow the path of a daughter who fears losing her mother and has to care for her ill father while battling COVID-19 herself. How did they survive?

(c)denisßourg2021 THE CHEF IS SERIOUSLY PISSED OFF French born in Vittel, 1954. Grew up in village, 3rd of 4 boys. School holydays in grandparents farm. Did everything except milk cows and drive tractor. Mass on Sundays, little sh*t rest of the week. 20 years as a chain smoking restaurant Head Chef: France, West Indies, USA, England. Another 20 years as Personal Chef to the wealthy. Favourite dish: young women. Those of you who might be expecting these pages to contain yet another famous batch of recipes à la Tante Marie, are advised to look a bit closer.This odyssey traverses just over 38 years; also 41 kitchens, eight countries, four islands; concocting an astronomical amount of gastronomic grub along the way, for the voracious, famished millions - usually unknown and unseen, and variously referred to as customers, guzzlers and professional ball-breakers. Between 85 and 104 h /week Cooking school, head chef at 17 & 1/2, then hello Cuisines de m*rde! Cannes, Brittany, Provence, Switzer-land, French & Dutch Caribbean, Cape Cod, Washington DC, London. Thank god for those yummy girls. Funny, acid, blunt, compelling.(2nd book under construction: 20 years as personal Chef to Saudi Prince, Mick Jagger, wealthy businessmen, Lords & Ladies.)

A contemporary memoir set in Mobile, Alabama... sure to make you reel in anger, laugh, cry and perhaps want to hit someone. If this did not happen to Tami Chanel Pate, she would never have believed it could happen in real life. What you are about to read is an intriguing real life story that looks straight out of a movie, but it happened to her. Everything talked about in this book actually happened. This truth is indeed stranger than fiction. When we choose our friends, we often lookout for people who share our interests, want to support us emotionally as much as we support them, and want to share in our joys and sorrows. Never do we lookout for someone who would always be the source of our sorrows, who would stab us every time our backs are turned, or turn us into puppets, re-engineering the events of our lives. But that is exactly what Tami got. She went in search of a friend and got a wolf in sheep's clothing. Read the story of how one woman, under the cloak of friendship, reinvented and manipulated the life of Tami. Would she ever get her power back? Find out in this urban themed memoir, chronicling the darkest days of the author's life.