Genres : Life Stories

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 “wrong” order: beautiful children, a good marriage, and approval from those around her. Until it all fell apart. Ever the overachiever, she continued to take on too much, finishing college with two kids in tow. But...

Historians will someday mark the silicon revolution of the late twentieth century as a monumental shift in human history. This humorous insider look reveals the hard work, courage, and random luck it takes to succeed in a rapidly expanding industry.

Many of us are in dire need of relief, and sometimes we search for something good-natured, random, and joyous to lift our spirits and put a smile on our faces. This is what The Adventures of a Florida Boy is all about. This short and sweet memoir will make you laugh and feel happy in that stomach-warming way that fond memories tend to inspire. Jim Melvin's boyhood was spent in Florida in the 1960s on an island called Coquina Key....

This story revolves around a young country boy named Raymond who grows up in a small rural town in Tennessee. Ray is patriotic and has always dreamed of serving his country. In 1968 he was conscripted into the army, but he joined the Marines and went to fight in Vietnam. At first, he was excited to go, but soon he experiences war horrors. He witnessed death and destruction daily and was forced to participate in brutal combats that leave him...

Life doesn’t come with a roadmap, and for Juan Espinoza, the journey has been anything but straightforward. From the hardships of a turbulent childhood and the mental scars of military service to the heartache of a broken marriage and the struggles of starting over, Unbroken: Turning Pain into Purpose is a raw, inspiring account of finding resilience through life’s toughest challenges. Juan’s story isn’t just about surviving—it’s about transforming pain into power. Through unflinching honesty, he shares how he navigated...

After the chaos of 2020, many of us came away looking for meaning and authentic connection. David Maeda’s This Is Not Who We Are could not be more timely or more relevant. In his memoir, David connects his own personal struggles—with finding purpose, romantic connections, and deep depression—to the greater struggles of average Americans during a pandemic and an intense election season. David’s honest assessment of his own life, both the highs and lows, is entertaining and relatable. He regales...

At 45, Lucky finally feels like she has achieved her dreams – a lovely life with a successful career, beautiful son, adoring husband, two dogs and house in the ‘burbs. But when Lucky’s mother and 100-year-old grandfather violently attack her home, it sends her spiraling out of control. Her delicately crafted double life begins to collapse, and she is finally forced to confront decades of terror, abuse and secrets she has been hiding from everyone – including herself. Lucky breaks...

Alex Heaton, a retired US Army officer, loved his wife beyond words. When she passed away, his life changed profoundly. In his quest to reconnect with her on the other side, he encountered beliefs and experiences that challenged both his Catholic upbringing and his military background. Despite earning degrees from the University of Maryland (BS) and Syracuse University (MBA), nothing had prepared him for the discoveries he would make. Through this journey, he came to realize that when deeply explored,...

"With a blend of humor, and a solemn dialogue between a man and a boy, Terence once again delivers an amazing book." - Peter Okonkwo, Book Reviewer, Author, Host of P. English Literature "It's super honest with no pretense. It's so raw and touching without any extra words." - Hush M E, Poet & Author "A graphic novel that speaks volumes." "A stroke may have silenced his words, but it unleashed his art. This graphic novel is a testament to...

Me and My Shadow – memoirs of a cancer survivor, is a brutally honest account of one teenager’s struggle to understand and deal with the most feared diagnosis known to society: cancer. It is now a triple award-winning book. At age eighteen, John Walker Pattison was thrust onto a roller coaster ride of emotional turbulence - his innocence was cruelly stripped from him and his fate woven into the tapestry of life. After years of failed chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments...