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Dreams Takeoff: How One Father’s Love and Support Nurtured His Son’s Endeavor to Fly

May 15, 2023 By

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Perhaps right now, you’re alone, feeling lost, not knowing your life’s purpose?

This book shares with you an everlasting bond between a father and son. A little boy’s dream becomes a reality due to his father’s unfailing love and support. A father’s love nurtures his son’s drive to succeed.

The son never wanted to leave his dad’s side, so he followed his dad everywhere: into the hospital, to the airport, the nursing homes, you name it. Jason Hallenborg discusses core values observed as his father saved lives and built lifelong connections with his patients. In his book, you will learn through real life examples, how these values are essential in setting and achieving goals. In addition, Dreams Takeoff answers why the love between a father and son is so powerful. $0.99 on Kindle.

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Confessions of an Indian Immigrant: Dawn of IT Opportunities in the Land of Promise

May 4, 2023 By

In the always-connected, always-online digital age and social media world, we tend to forget how life was before the ubiquity of laptops, tablets, mobile devices, smartwatches, and so on. The terms such as outsourcing, offshoring, nearshoring, and many more did not exist. The Indian IT industry was in its infancy. Aithal takes us on an exciting walk down memory lane as he weaves his narration to pen his experiences migrating from Mumbai to New York—a culture shock. As the title suggests, the story combines his experiences in settling down in America and the dawn of IT opportunities. Both, adjusting to the social life in the US—where he faces the challenges of day-to-day life–and the professional life. Peppered with humorous anecdotes in his early years of settling down in the US, the story makes an easy read with revealing details that many second-generation Indian-Americans are unaware of. $7.95 on Kindle.

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The Girl in the Red Boots: Making Peace with My Mother

May 3, 2023 By

Can a mother be both loving and selfish? Caring and thoughtless? Deceitful and devoted? These are the questions that fuel psychologist Dr. Judy Rabinor’s quest to understand her ambivalence toward her mother.

While leading a seminar exploring the importance of the mother-daughter relationship, Dr. Judy Rabinor, an eating disorder expert, is blindsided by a memory of a childhood trauma. Realizing how this buried trauma has resonated through her life, she sets off to heal herself. The Girl in the Red Boots weaves together tales from Rabinor’s psychotherapy practice and her life, helping readers understand how painful childhood experiences can linger and leave emotional scars. In the process, Rabinor traces her own journey becoming a wounded healer and ultimately making peace with her mother, and herself. $0.99 on Kindle.

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Journey Through Fire and Ice: Shattered Dreams Above the Arctic Circle

May 3, 2023 By

In Journey Through Fire and Ice: Shattered Dreams Above the Arctic Circle, Deanne pours her memories onto paper, immortalizing in vivid detail their experiences in one of our country’s most remote regions, including the ways in which the Inupiaq people supported the Burches throughout both exhilarating triumphs and agonizing tragedies. $0.99 on Kindle.

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Free: Mum, Meet Mandy

April 23, 2023 By

In this true account, Helen tells of how the life she wanted for so long starts, at last, to become a very real possibility. With many emotional, funny, and downright crazy twists and turns, you’ll be rooting for her to have the sixtieth birthday she deserves, with the tribe she has always yearned for. Free on Kindle.

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Box Set:Three Bev and Carol Adventures

April 23, 2023 By

This is a box set of all three of the Bev and Carol adventures. They are all stand-alone stories based on the author’s various experiences and are meant to entertain and amuse.

“What makes this such a good book is that as well as being so amusing it’s beautifully written. Subtle inter-cutting of Bev’s deeper thoughts and observations; scenes depicted with a poetic use of language demonstrate, once again, what a talented writer Bev Spicer is. Highly recommended.” Amazon reviewer
$0.99 on Kindle.

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A Soldier Against All Odds: A Memoir by LT. COL. Jason G Pike

April 21, 2023 By

A brutally honest tale of a soldier’s unorthodox life, a rogue career, and an often-maverick character not easily aligned with the military credo. $0.99 on Kindle.

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The Confessions of a Scapegoat: How I Overcame My Trauma And How You Can Too!

April 21, 2023 By

Beth Pace’s The Confessions of a Scapegoat is an eye-opening memoir of personal anecdotes and experiences that will inspire us to build healthy and sustainable lifestyle choices. This book will absolutely encourage everyone to get past our pasts and start making the right decisions in living a mindful and self-kind life. Pace shares the ups and downs of her life and how she conquered all the trauma and became the better version of herself. $0.99 on Kindle.

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Where Was God When I Needed Him Most?: Finding Christ Even In My Darkest Hour

April 16, 2023 By

This book follows the story of David R. Clark, a war veteran who has found the rest the Lord promises to all who come unto Him and take upon themselves His yoke. A story that will remind you of God’s divine presence and compassion — He is always there to
guide and protect you through the darkest hours; those moments when you might feel lost, abandoned, and alone. He is there to listen and answer your prayers in due time!

After becoming completely disabled and bedridden over eight years ago because of injuries David R. Clark suffered while in Iraq with the United States Army, he has found out exactly where God is. Join him as he embarks on an inspiring journey to discovering that God is much closer than any of us can imagine, especially when we need Him most. $1.99 on Kindle.

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Modern Conversations of a Slave Mother: Empowering and Nurturing the Hearts of Mothers, Insights Into the African-American Experience

April 7, 2023 By

In Modern Conversations of a Slave Mother, Mitchelle Harvey amplifies the voice of African-American mothers and shares the multi-generational experiences of these strong and resilient women who managed to thrive through adversity. In this book you will find out how challenges turn into success. Discover the untold story of the different American dream.

If you have faced challenges as a mother, or single mother, this book will show you that you are not alone in the struggle and give you examples of how to cope in some situations. Focused on empowering you to be creative in your search for solutions, this book will share insights gained from multi-generational experiences causing self-reflection and affirm that you are invaluable. If you have ever wondered what African-Americans really go through and had no one to ask, this book will: Allow you to eavesdrop on serious and inspiring situations. Learn through tough conversations teaching children to navigate systems that do not support their success and provide insight into the hidden reality of the OTHER American life. $1.99 on Kindle.

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Addicted: Recovering from Marijuana Addiction

April 4, 2023 By

Can someone really be addicted to marijuana? Am *I* addicted to marijuana? Is it possible to live a life free from this addiction?

These are the questions I asked myself when I was at the lowest point of my marijuana addiction. I couldn’t see it then, but the answer to all these questions was yes. Marijuana addiction is real, it ruled my life for more than twenty years. Life’s circumstances created a mental environment ripe for escape when weed surfaced in my life. Using marijuana led me to crowds who used other, even more addictive, substances. When enough was enough I didn’t know where to go or that help was available to me. I share my story to offer a lifeline to anyone who uses marijuana and wants to stop, to live a different, better and more fulfilling life. $0.99 on Kindle.

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HOW MUCH FOR A HAPPY ENDING? From domestic abuse survivor, to dominatrix, to sex therapist and everything in between!

April 1, 2023 By

Growing up on a British council estate with dysfunctional parents is no simple task for Sinead Winters. Swept off her feet by deviant, narcissistic bad boy, Tim, a young Sinead is sucked into an abusive marriage with little hope of escape. A chance encounter offers her a new life of glitz and glamour, but it’s not all it seems. Plunged into a world of adult entertainment, she finds herself in the heart of the UK glamour modelling industry.

From lads’ mags to lap-dancing, webcamming to fetish filmmaking, our unlikely working-class heroine leaves no stone unturned, meeting some unsavoury and kinky characters along the way. Miss. Winters is the queen of bad decisions, and her endearing lack of common sense gets her into some cringeworthy and dangerous situations.

Faced with one final test of integrity, will Sinead be tempted by the road that leads to ruin and regret, or choose the path to respectability and romance?

Winters offers the reader a rare glimpse into the dark and mysterious world of personal services, the men who use them, and the lives of the women who provide them. Discover:
* What really goes on behind the curtain in a lap-dancing booth
* What an adult photo-shoot is like behind the scenes
* The secret codes that escorts use to advertise their services and what they mean
* A unique insight into male sexuality
* The surprising psychology behind sexual fantasies
* The truth about what it’s like to work as a professional dominatrix

In this gritty, female-empowering, tell-all memoir, Winters pulls no punches as she recounts her experiences in intimate, un-filtered detail; with down-to-earth wit, refreshing honesty, and an unapologetic potty mouth! Hilarious, touching, and sometimes heartrendingly uncomfortable, Sinead will make the reader squirm in their seat as she dishes the dirt on the tease and the sleaze of the adult industry. Not a book for the faint-hearted! $2.99 on Kindle.

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On Borrowed Breath: A Memoir of Faith, Love and Advocating Through a Health Crisis

March 27, 2023 By

What do you do when the love of your life is hanging by a thread?

This is the reality that I found myself in when tragedy struck. Join me in my public and private battle for my husband’s life and career through the story of On Borrowed Breath. Diagnosed with COVID-19, Dr. David Wilkinson, my husband and an otherwise-healthy, 50-year-old surgeon, was suddenly fighting for his life. Placed on life support and given an almost zero chance of recovery, I had to champion his cause and not give up when the odds were against him waking up.

Relying on my faith and the support of praying friends, I found myself needing to make life and death decisions. Should I withdraw life support or fight for my husband’s slim chance of survival through a double lung transplant?

A story of love, perseverance and enduring faith against all odds, this book is for anyone who has been through something larger than themselves, including navigating a major health crisis. May my story offer you strength, love, and hope — no matter what situation you are battling. $0.99 on Kindle.

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American Airman: A Memoir of a Wounded Veteran

March 26, 2023 By

“American Airman” is a story of vulnerability, resiliency, and hope. No veteran returns home the same as when they first enlisted. More often than not, the scars and wounds go unseen and the battle doesn’t end at discharge. This airman’s story bears witness to the men and women who, in fighting for our rights and freedoms, make unimaginable sacrifices and, then, must search for that elusive “new “normal” after sacrifice becomes reality. American Airman grapples with several issues regularly covered in the media including mental health, veteran health care, and the impact of a recovering veteran on their family. $8.99 on Kindle.

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Dear Sam: Letters for a Great Life. All My Love, Always, Dad

March 25, 2023 By

In his debut book Dear Sam, Dewey Wright talks about the life lessons he figured out as he raised his
daughter. With words to ponder and fatherly insight, it captures the heart of a father passing life wisdom
to his child. Not how to change a tire or fill out a job application wisdom, but how to have a great LIFE.
How to handle all the little things this life seems to throw at us and walk through with a smile on your
face. So that one day when you get to the end of this road…maybe you enjoyed the trip a little more. $4.99 on Kindle.

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Prove Them Wrong: Defying All Odds, How a Triplet Survived a Chicago Gang and Graduated From the U.S. Naval Academy

March 18, 2023 By

This is a book for people who want to take action.

At twelve years old, Dre Evans felt proud to participate in his first drive-by shooting.

Everyone craves belonging and purpose in life. How far would you go to satisfy that need? Dre started by joining a Chicago street gang. But one terrifying day, as bullets flew past his head, he wondered if that desire was worth dying for.

What happened next shocked the entire city.

Dre and his brothers made history by becoming the first set of African-American triplets accepted into the U.S Naval Academy. $0.99 on Kindle.

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Good Morning, Hope: A True Story of Refugee Twin Sisters and Their Triumph over War, Poverty, and Heartbreak

March 12, 2023 By

An inspiring memoir about the Zalli twin sisters and their parents, forced by war to flee their home and rebuild their lives in a new, uncertain land. Their powerful story shines a light on the refugee crisis and on the unwavering determination of those who must start over in the face of immense adversity. “Readers will be fascinated.” (Kirkus Reviews) $0.99 on Kindle.

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Diary of a Platonic Co-Parent: One Man’s Search For an Alternative Family

March 12, 2023 By

Nick Farrow’s honest, touching and humorous memoir will show you how one man’s desire to have a child of his own led him to explore a whole new concept in platonic co-parenting that would change his life forever. $0.99 on Kindle.

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General & Mrs. Earle Wheeler: Their Rise to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Amid America’s Descent into Vietnam (Military Leadership in Action)

February 24, 2023 By

General & Mrs. Earle Wheeler takes readers inside the White House, the Pentagon, and the household of the most senior officer of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Since the position of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was established in 1949, only 20 officers have attained this pinnacle of the U.S. military profession. Each of their stories is remarkable, yet the biography of perhaps the most distinguished member of this small, elite fraternity has only now been written.

General Earle G. Wheeler, U.S. Army, became the senior military advisor to President Lyndon Johnson in 1964 and continued in this capacity under President Richard Nixon. In disgust with their administrations’ disastrous Vietnam War policies, Wheeler shredded his memoirs. He died three years later. In consequence, the biography of one of the most important figures of the Vietnam Era has remained inaccessible — until now.

The companion volume to this book, Determined to Persist: General Earle Wheeler, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Military’s Foiled Pursuit of Victory in Vietnam, explores Wheeler’s contributions to national security policymaking and civilian-military relations during an extraordinary six-year period marked by America’s growing involvement in the Vietnam War, its zenith, and the beginning of U.S. disengagement.

General & Mrs. Earle Wheeler complements that volume by tracing Wheeler’s exceptional, 46-year military career against the backdrop of growing American involvement in Southeast Asia. Based on exclusive, contemporaneous correspondence, official records, interviews, and memoirs, it also highlights the unheralded, yet vital roles played by military spouses and reveals the challenges of military family life. $1.99 on Kindle.

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Farm Boy, City Girl: From Gene to Miss Gina

February 19, 2023 By

A compelling autobiography 89 years in the making. Follow Gene/Miss Gina’s dramatic journey from his rural childhood to his sometimes shocking life in St. Louis as he struggles to become who “she” wants to be. The author’s personal photos bring this 89-year story to life. $1.99 on Kindle.

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Free: Lipstick, Life & Motorcycles: One Woman’s Ride Around the World Reveals a Roadmap to Self-love, Forgiveness and Freedom

February 14, 2023 By

An epic motorcycle ride through 15 countries took Jack Monig across as many internal as political borders. Hurled headfirst into a career block, she decided at middle age to go full throttle on an adventure of self-discovery while circumnavigating the globe in four months. This book shares the wisdom you can only get by crossing 37,350 kilometers by bike as the only woman in a group of male riders.

Jack discovered 30 days before departure, as she managed to raise the money for the trip and organize a hundred other things, she hadn’t needed anti-depressants, but inspiration. This book guides readers through the insights she learned including the Universal Laws as expressed through Ho’Oponopono spirituality. These insights were her guide to personal freedom and are now a gift to others searching for theirs. Free on Kindle.

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Free: Look Closer: The Picture Perfect Family May Not Be What It Seems

February 14, 2023 By

Within these pages, you will witness the importance of faith and the benefits found through therapy. There may be many dark and uncomfortable things about our past that remain ignored, simply because we don’t know how to talk about them. Allison Heart invested an intense amount of work on herself and bettering her circumstances. Today, she is sharing her story with readers across the world.

Allison Heart was born into an extremely abusive family. Over the course of trials and trauma, she found ways to protect herself. Eventually, after confronting her abusers, she was able to liberate not only herself from a terrible situation but her daughter as well.

If you have someone in your life who is enduring abuse, or if you are a survivor of abuse it is Allison Heart’s hope that her words can provide you with-needed perspective. It can be so hard for survivors to even feel capable of sharing their experience. It is important for us all to understand their abusers’ mindsets as well as the tricks used to keep survivors down.

If you are a survivor and you are searching for reassurance and guidance, Look Closer is intended for you. It is written for those who endured or are currently enduring similar abuse. Coming to terms with such situations and figuring out how to escape without putting yourself or others in danger can seem impossible. Not only is it possible, it is vital. There are ways to break free-no matter how dark it may seem. Above all, you are not to blame. And your life is worth it! Free on Kindle.

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Free: Waking Up: While The World Was Asleep

February 13, 2023 By

There are two world’s taking place upon this Earth, there is one of plastic and there is one of truth. In one of those world’s, they don’t know about the existence of the other, but in the other one, you can see each one clear as day! The shades of gray are beginning to overpower and the separation of each one, is becoming overshadowed. There is a way to find light to illuminate your path.

I am 52 years old and fought with addiction for 36 of those years. Choices I made, led me to being incarcerated 15 years of my life and 14 years on paper (parole). I have given the Department of Corrections 29 years of my life, and this was with no end in sight. The UDC proclaimed that, statistically, I had a 99.1% chance of spending the rest of my life in prison. You might say that the odds were against me.

Whether your life is filled with addiction, depression, hopelessness, illness, sorrow, anger, hatred or violence-anything that is on the negative side of the Richter Scale-I guarantee you that your life can change if you do the same things that I did for my life, and that recipe is in this book. Free on Kindle.

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Everything Is Perfect

February 3, 2023 By

The true story of a woman caught in one of the most riveting, talked about political scandals of our generation.
Seven years into her second marriage, Kate Nason discovered her husband was cheating on her. Then, the unimaginable happened. She woke to the news that one of her husband’s “other women” was at the center of a presidential scandal. The press surrounded her home, clamoring for details, and quickly transformed Kate’s private heartbreak into public humiliation.
Nason’s memoir uncovers the little-known side of a well-known story, unveiling a cautionary tale about the ways we deceive ourselves when we allow ourselves to be deceived by those we love. Everything Is Perfect is an intimate reveal of infidelity, gaslighting, and the silent wife at the press conference. Nason explores the roles women inhabit throughout their lives, how they carry trauma, and the lengths they’ll go to protect their children and save themselves. It’s a fierce and often funny self-reckoning, a meditation on learning to trust one’s intuition, and a case study of how one woman undid a bad “I do.” $0.99 on Kindle.

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Dirty Love

February 3, 2023 By

Dirty Love is a true story of young love, abuse and white-collar crime. Kimberly meets Jeremy right out of college and is swept into an alluring romance. While Jeremy builds his career, he also creates lie after lie until he can no longer hide from it and the FBI are after him… $2.99 on Kindle.

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