Family, Relationships, Parenting & Childbirth

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Report copyright infringementby Bonnie Comfort (Author)For fans of Lori Gottlieb's Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, a contemporary memoir by a psychologist whose sexual conflict with her screenwriter husband threatens to destroy her marriage. Can a loving relationship endure career setbacks, infidelities, and mismatched sexual desires? This is the question psychologist Bonnie Comfort grapples with as she navigates her unpredictable thirty-year marriage to Hollywood screenwriter Bob, while sh...

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Report copyright infringementby Marilyn Brown (Author)My last day as an elected public official. I served as a County Commissioner for over 14 years in Franklin County, Ohio. I was thinking of the work I did for county residents. I loved helping our residents get what they needed, and it was a King Solomon decision to make. I was balancing family caregiving issues. Finally, with the pandemic, I lost the balance. Family took priority over work. The issues I address in this book were ones I str...

Estranged: Leaving Family and Finding Home

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Report copyright infringementby Jessica Berger Gross (Author)Jessica Berger Gross's "gripping memoir about growing up in--and growing out of--a deeply dysfunctional, abusive family" (Glamour.com) redefines our understanding of estrangement and celebrates the ability to triumph over adversity. To outsiders, Jessica Berger Gross's childhood--growing up in a "nice" Jewish family in middle class Long Island--seemed as wholesomely American as any other. But behind closed doors, Jessica suffered ye...

Bucket List from a Redneck Girl: I May Not Be A Superstar, but I Twinkle Brightly

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Report copyright infringementby Jessica Danel (Author)Marsha, Marsha, Marsha. If you understand what that means, then you'll appreciate this book. Was I a little hyperactive and mischievous? Perhaps. Regardless, taking the brunt of "the belt, the hand, or the hanger" when my siblings never had to endure such punishment led me to believe I must be adopted. I did not feel loved by anyone in my family growing up, and I suffered from a disfigurement that made me feel ugly. With the help of my Par...

A Gal Growing Up Green Creek: A Collection of Memories of Farm Life in the Midwest

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Report copyright infringementby Anita C. Deters (Author) Number of Pages: 144 Dimensions: 0.31 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: May 21, 2025

The Westcott Story: Volume I: 1588-1940, The Enduring Spirit of an American Family Spanning 400 Years

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Report copyright infringementby Christine Broderick Emmanuel (Author)This sweeping narrative details the history and genealogy of the Westcott family in America spanning 400 years and 14 generations. From immigration to colonization, from armed conflict to industrialization and artistic expression, the enthralling stories embody the spirit and value of cultural icons in every phase of America's history.In two volumes, The Westcott Story offers a rich, multi-generational perspective that invit...

Sociomom: My story of Terror, Truth, and Triumph

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Report copyright infringementby Kevin Hughes (Author) Number of Pages: 194 Dimensions: 0.41 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: May 29, 2025

Facing the Jaguar: A Memoir of Courage and Confrontation

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Report copyright infringementby Babs Walters (Author)For fans of The Glass Castle and Educated, a child sex abuse survivor-turned-domestic violence advocate examines the full circle of generational trauma, resilience, and healing. The average person can keep a secret for forty-seven hours. Babs Walters held the worst kind of secret for nearly 70 years. Beginning at the age of 11, Babs suffered childhood sexual abuse at the hands of her father. His edict, "Children should be seen and not hea...

A Tender Distance: Adventures Raising My Sons in Alaska

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Report copyright infringementby Kaylene Johnson (Author)Written with wit, wisdom, and a grateful heart, A Tender Distance presents fifteen finely-crafted vignettes that explore the perils and joys of raising two fearless boys from toddlerhood to young men. Mothers everywhere will relate to the hard, familiar choice between holding close and letting go."Presents parenting on a 'high-voltage tightrope' between adventure and safety in rugged conditions."--Foreword Footnotes"A Tender Distance is ...

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Report copyright infringementby Donald Bland (Author), Barbara Zimmerman (With)"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me; and I give them eternal life," John 10:27-28.The year was 1932. Three-year-old Donald sat next to a "faceless man" who took him by train far away from his brothers at the orphanage. It was windy and dark except for the dim light of the depot in Grainfield, Kansas. Two strangers met them and took the terrified and confused little boy away to an unknown fu...

We Accept Her, One of Us: An Exploration of Womanhood, from Jezebel to Crone Queen .

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Report copyright infringementby Diane Goldie (Author) Number of Pages: 342 Dimensions: 0.71 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 02, 2025

Mommy's Boy: How My Doggie Soulmate's Love Rescued Me

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Report copyright infringementby Jennifer Huston Schaeffer (Author)For fans of Marley & Me and Must Love Dogs, Mommy's Boy is a heartwarming memoir that will paw at your heart, leaving you smiling through tears and hugging your fur baby a little bit tighter.LOVE WAS WAITING AT THE SHELTER, NOT ON MATCH.COMJennifer has always dreamed of getting married and having children, but after dealing with men who can't commit, she shifts her focus from meeting the man of her dreams to finding her fou...

How to Age Gracefully: Essays about the Art of Living

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Report copyright infringementby Barbara Hoffbeck Scoblic (Author)For readers curious about life in assisted living facilities comes a collection of essays that break stereotypes and distill vital lessons from people in later life. A thoughtful and poignant meditation on aging and mortality, How to Age Gracefully tells the story of author Barbara Scoblic's life inside an assisted living facility through essays and conversations. When she entered an assisted living facility in Bethesda, Marylan...

The Writing Project: Recovering the Writing Self and Regaining Agency through Writing about Domestic Abuse

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Report copyright infringementby Stacey Anwin (Author)The Writing Project is a narrative like no other. A research memoir containing scholarship, social commentary and creative pieces, The Writing Project records the author's journey from complete creative writing block to an at-will writing practice. The author shares useful strategies for overcoming writing block, expanding knowledge of the creative writing process, while exploring the many benefits of writing as a personal practice. The aut...

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Report copyright infringementby Inder Ps Gadh (Author) The stories in this book reflect author's life journey from living in extreme poverty in India to reaching a level where he would have everything needed to enjoy a comfortable life and acquire all the name and fame that one could only dream of in life in such circumstances. Relying on education as a vehicle to break the vicious cycle he was born into, Dr. Gadh faced many challenges to overcome as he moved to Canada for higher education a...

My Two Moms: Lessons of Love, Strength, and What Makes a Family

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Report copyright infringementby Zach Wahls (Author)A resounding testament to the power of family and a reassurance that there is no wrong way to be who you are It has been almost two years since Zach Wahls (then 19 years old) bravely stood up in front of the Iowa House of Representative and defended gay marriage and his family. Wahls proudly proclaimed, "The sexual orientation of my parents has had zero effect on the content of my character," and his speech instantly went viral and became Yo...

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Report copyright infringementby Lacosha Johnson (Author) Number of Pages: 96 Dimensions: 0.2 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: June 13, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Brenda Gantt (Author)It has been over eight years since my husband chose to leave me. I have survived double knee replacement, two back surgeries, foot surgery and cancer in both my breasts. I know God was working for my survival through a terrible divorce and my illnesses. I could have never made it without my faith.My ex-husband died in 2018. I feel sorry for his death and have no ill feelings toward him as I know in the end he was mentally imbalanced from de...

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Report copyright infringementby Lenore Greiner (Author)Shattered Compass: A Memoir of Loss, Escape, and RenewalHow does a young woman cope when she cannot speak the truth?When nineteen-year-old Lenore experiences sexual assault while studying abroad in Italy, her entire world shifts. Survival becomes the focus of her daily life, physical illness grabs control of her body, and no one can free her from her pain. A ghost of herself, she takes the path of denial, believing it's the only way to pr...

My Father, the Father: a memoir of love and double lives

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Report copyright infringementby Tony Beadle (Author)When Mary discovered she was pregnant, she and her lover, Father Ralph, chose to give birth and raise their baby instead of opting for abortion or adoption. Secretly, they acted as full-time parents without disclosing that the father was a Catholic priest. Their lives became a tangled and precarious web of lies to their own families, friends, and their son. In My Father, the Father, author Tony Beadle, that baby born in 1952, shares the stor...

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Report copyright infringementby Beverley Campbell (Author)Set against the backdrop of war-torn Rhodesia, Climbing Trees is a haunting and heartfelt memoir where innocence is fragile and family ties are as complex as the political turmoil unfolding around them.Growing up on a beloved family farm surrounded by her maternal relatives and an adored grandfather, Beverley Campbell's early years are marked by comfort and belonging. But when her parents divorce and remarry, her world begins to unrave...

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Report copyright infringementby Philip T. Stevens (Author)Philip T. Stevens embarks on a heartfelt journey to deepen the bond with his grandchild through the art of storytelling and personal reflection. Building on the foundation laid in his first book, Stevens continues to explore and document the value of his family's history, offering readers an intimate look into the moments, lessons, and values that have shaped his life. This second installment is more than a continuation; it celebrates ...

Between The Sauce, Stars and Heaven: A Memoir of Love, Loss and the Tables That Raised Us

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Report copyright infringementby Lou Basenese (Author)Between the Sauce, Stars and Heaven is a lushly told memoir of one family's century-long climb from a sun-baked village in southern Italy to the Sunday-scented kitchens of New Jersey-and the sky-wide promise of America.From twelve dollars sewn into a steerage coat to a panoramic front porch that became the Basenese command center, Lou Basenese Jr. traces four generations of grit, garlic, and grace. He introduces readers to: Gabriel & D...

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Report copyright infringementby Caroline Sutton (Author)In this richly detailed, candid memoir, essayist Caroline Sutton's portrays her upbringing on Philadelphia's Main Line during the 1960s and '70s, as well as her immersion in WASP conventions and formalities. Seeking to unravel the enigma of her mother, Eloise Chadwick-Collins, the author takes us on a journey spanning decades. Sutton traces her mother's roots to England, where the family lived in Downton-esque elegance before losing thei...

Stars and Skeletons: Tales of Life with My Schizophrenic Brother

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Report copyright infringementby David G. Robinson (Author)This true story follows the author, Dave, and his brother, Tim, from a mostly happy childhood into an adulthood troubled by severe mental illness. The book shows the two brothers at every stage of development -- told through many short stories. Their relationship forms the thread that creates the story arc throughout the book.Tim finds himself lost in a world of psychotic delusions and confusing, terrifying thoughts. He becomes dangero...

The Suburbs of Heaven: The Diary of Murdoch Campbell

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Report copyright infringementby Murdoch Campbell (Author), David Campbell (Editor)In his day, no preacher in the Highlands was as attractive or well regarded as the Revd Murdoch Campbell. Some readers may have seen books he wrote such as 'Gleanings of Highland Harvest', 'The Loveliest Story Ever Told', 'Memories of a Wayfaring Man', and 'Wells of Joy'. His Diary is of interest for his life and times, but also as one of the few documented accounts of 20th C Christian mysticism, extending acros...

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Report copyright infringementby Nella Coiro (Author)Snapshots through Time is an empowering book of poetry about the author's personal experiences and life transitions which span several decades. This book addresses adversity, trauma, loss, disappointment, struggle, betrayal. Other topics include spirituality, inner strength, learning lessons, personal growth, hope, resilience and healing.These poems are meant to find you wherever you might be in your own life journey.Get your copy today and ...

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Report copyright infringementby Gisela Bierling-Greitzer (Author)Dear Reader, Our grandchildren came to us asking for help with their school assignment to uncover their family ancestry. The more they learned, the more intrigued they became. Quite frankly, once I dove into my own extensive research and got reacquainted with my father's thoughtfully documented family history, the more excited I became. The words and stories started to flow. It is amazing how much information one's mind retains....

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Report copyright infringementby Momcilo (Michael) Pupavac (Author)When young Novak Jovanovic returns to Serbia to find his bride, he is full of optimism, hoping things will go well and that the three-week vacation will turn out as he imagined it might. He believes that a girl of his own nationality will share his values and honour the same customs as he does. He is sure that a relationship based on these common elements and on honesty will doubtless grow into a loving one. And it seems his ch...

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Report copyright infringementby Janna Leyde (Author)On a balmy Tuesday during the summer before ninth grade, a car accident on a rain-slicked highway flipped Janna's safe and happy world upside down, and her adolescence dissolved into a summer of restraining belts, feeding tubes, therapy schedules, and chicken salad sandwiches from the hospital cafeteria. Since that day, Janna's life has been a navigation through the inescapable struggles of her father's brain injury, a study of her mother's ...

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Report copyright infringementby Darrin King (Author), Meredith Collins (Author)The Sandusky and Fairview neighborhoods in Lynchburg, Virginia were only 11 miles apart, but they may as well have been on different planets in 1987 for all they had in common. The dissimilarities in the lifestyles of those living in the two neighborhoods was noticeable. It wasn't just a disparity in income levels that created the differences. It was also the culture, a way of life that that differed not simply due...

Pretend They Are Dead: A Father's Search for the Truth

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Report copyright infringementby Steven Scott Eichenblatt (Author)When Steven's dad, Allen, disappeared, he left behind more than his children-he left a legacy of loss and family secrets. Though working just miles away, Allen gave up his kids for adoption. He was soon replaced by another man, one with his own four children, whose strict rules and explosive temper made home a place of fear rather than refuge. Steven spent decades wrestling with the wounds of abandonment and abuse, burying his p...