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A firsthand account of surviving the deadliest tsunami in recorded history.At thirteen years of age, Monica went through an extraordinary life experience. She survived the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, also known as the Boxing Day Tsunami. It hit coastlines in India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Thailand. It was one of the largest tsunamis ever recorded, with a magnitude of 9.1-9.3 (Richter's scale). Nearly 230,000 people lost their lives that day, making it one of the deadliest disasters in modern history. At the time, Monica was vacationing with her parents in Khao Lak, Thailand. They were at the beach that morning when the first wave struck. She lost her parents that day, her life being changed forever. Monica survived and decided to share her story through this book.

Lee A. Muhammad is a provocative storyteller who has mastered the art of capturing expressions relatable to all based on common experiences and ideas. From reading meters, various careers, obtaining an MBA to now being an author, Lee teaches the realm of possibilities is endless if only we change our view. Freedom for humanity comes in the form of writing without limits and preconceived ideas that move the mind and heart forward. Fear can be eliminated by those willing to reach and teach those with similar aspirations. Oftentimes knowledge is lost or shared by a select few. This prolific dissertation changes that narrative with bursts of poetic truths concerning grief, culture, and human rights. "Writing allows my mind to reflect on what was and what is possible. Having the courage to ask the universe to be free I have asked. Freeing my access to obstacles and stumbling blocks of humanity. We are all responsible for bearing the weight of sharing one's life for the betterment of the now and future generations. Words are avenues to social beings and those choosing to walk alone, in hopes of relating and providing proof that we are not alone."

Through a personal memoir, Barker walks the reader through a series of motivational strategies and life advice that helps turn daily situations (raising three kids of her own) from trying and surviving to thriving. With thriving being no more then a mindset, she shares a journey with you that most likely will be very relatable.

What is it really like to live in modern Tombstone? I'm just an average girl, but I have lived more than an average life in Tombstone. This is my story, or at least part of it. From hosting mega celebrities like Val Kilmer, Dennis Quaid and Michael Biehn, to being sued by Buck Taylor, this is a behind the scenes look at The Annual DOC Holli-DAYS Event. About the Author Native Arizonan and first time Author, Sherry Rudd, is opening up about real life in the world-renowned historic town of Tombstone, Arizona. Living in the footsteps of such legendary western icons as Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, Sherry created an annual event that has become one of the largest western celebrations in the country. This book takes readers on a journey through the modern wild west as seen through her eyes.

Two friends, one lunch, and a dream fulfilled

Theresa O'Neill learned many life lessons growing up Catholic in a suburb of Philadelphia, but she felt that nothing really prepared her for the trials that life was to throw her way. After she got married, her husband seemed distant and tense. Conception was difficult for her due to infertility, but with the help of her doctors, she conceived and delivered twin boys, their "miracle" babies. She hoped her growing family would be the answer to her marriage woes...but it was not. Theresa was faced with several serious medical conditions throughout her life, including cancer. She tried to bravely face each physical challenge along with the growing emotional disconnect in her marriage. After the discovery of her husband's ongoing secret addiction ended her marriage of more than thirty-five years, Theresa's pain consumed her for a long time. Would her faith be enough to help her push past the biggest scar of all?

Family means finding a new and personal "normal."In 1953, it was unheard of for a single woman to adopt, but determination and a mother's love made it possible. The day Mabel Weaver brought Thelma home changed everything.Years later, Thelma resolves to find her missing pieces by putting faith in the "lanterns" God has been sending to guide her way. With His help, Thelma gains an understanding of the obstacles she faces, as well as the wisdom of turning to God to find yourself.Through letters, diary entries, and anecdotes shared by friends and family, Thelma not only learns what it means to be whole but discovers new ways of learning to live with abandonment issues, how to stay positive in hard times, and what adoption is like for a single parent.From her birth to discovering her biological family and everything after, Thelma shares the glory of God's wisdom and the influence of healthy family relationships on self-esteem.

An autobiographical summary of Dave Wolin's racing career; how a suburban kid from upstate New York somehow made a career out of the racing business.

El libro que tienes en las manos nace del recuerdo de las tardes jugando Lotería en casa de mi abuelo. Quien tuviera más centavos podía tener más tablas y, por lo tanto, oportunidades de ganar. Era un momento de gritos, euforia, frustraciones e intensidad; chicos y grandes hablaban un mismo lenguaje: el de la lotería.Lo primero que se establecía era el modo de jugar: línea diagonal, horizontal o vertical, cuadro chico, cuadro grande o tabla llena. No se permitía el empate: si dos participantes cantaban ¡Buenas! al mismo tiempo entonces se jugaba una ronda a cuatro esquinas por el desempate. La ganancia era jugosa y para mí ahora lo es más porque gracias a ello he desempolvado 54 recuerdos: uno por cada carta. Te invito a barajarlos.

Suzy has allowed her pen to become her voice, and her words lift and soar through these pages. Pam' Baitie, fellow blogger. Woven is not a fairytale - it's a candid story in a conversational tone that gets the reader thinking to make a change for the better as they travel through Suzy's life. Michael Adote, Life Coach & a Toastmaster lf you care deeply about personal development Woven should be on your reading list. Maureen Ngozi Chukwurah, Founder Stimulate Africa. Woven is a classic storyline embedded with extraordinary experiences and principles of life. A highly recommended masterpiece. Patrick Otieku-Boadu, NLP Master Practitioner & mBlT Life Coach As you journey through the pages of Woven, get ready to see a reflection of yourself across different phases and scenarios. Doreen Baffoe: Personal Mastery Coach

It has been a long journey, trying to finish this book, but God knows my heart. I want to be done with this book because it was and still is a blessing to me because of my Spiritual Father, Bishop Rance Lee Allen. I wanted him to get the first copy of "43, My New Life." I am blessed and I know that Bishop Allen saw it in me. So when you read this book, everything is the truth. My pastor, my spiritual father, and my bishop would tell you that. I don't believe in lying to people. So please enjoy. I love everybody.

The author utilizes metaphor, simile and the occasional reference to make one ponder and self-reflect. Through the use of streams of conscious, he encourages self-hypnosis or creative visualization that allows us to imagine our capabilities or to see our possibilities before making changes in our lives. Stressing the importance of remaining child-like when appropriate, allowing whimsey and daydreaming to stay an active exercise in our lives, the author stresses the importance of seeing what we are looking at, like a visual artist, but with word usage. A repeated theme places us on a cruise ship, staring out to where the sea meets the sky. By allowing ourselves to look outside of ourselves, we try to find meaning in our lives. Another repeated theme is that of defining or characterizing entities in ways to establish order and place expectations so that we conform or behave in ways as others would expect us to perform or behave. The author would encourage us to challenge such defining and characterizations, in order to develop a stronger sense of who we are. Bonus writings relating to changes imposed upon us by Covid and other World events, should seem meaningful to all of us, and likely in very different ways. Do you think we have learned anything from our Covid experiences? Would the author's use of metaphor improve how we see ourselves, and our places in other people's lives? Spotting a sea serpent along the voyage would add even more self-awareness and insight.

A lyrical memoir that begins in a quiet Vermont village with memories of Marilyn's parents, who own a popular restaurant and lively night spot that sits next to their home. While her mother disappears into addiction, Marilyn grapples with feelings of abandonment, though she recalls being uplifted by the village, by her dreams, and by the kindness of others.In young adulthood, she lands on a beautiful estate known as Shelburne Farms, where she helps to launch valuable movements for the region: local food and farmers' markets, outdoor childhood education, and the stewardship of natural resources. But her work is not without cost to her personal life. She discovers that her interest in protecting the outer world begins to heal her inner self. The two are deeply intertwined.Attic of Dreams examines family dysfunction while humor counters tragedy, and forgiveness counters blame. Trust and love emerge as the journey home to wholeness continues.

It was a secret she had been carrying around for 35 years until that fateful day: September 25, 2022. The secret came out, and her life was forever changed. That was the day the anchor was cut, and she needed to do serious internal work before anything could get better. Carrying a secret of this magnitude for so long took its toll on her health, relationships, and happiness. Her early childhood was where her limiting beliefs about herself began, and this was followed by anorexia, depression, abortion, rape, abusive relationships, infidelities, suicide attempts, chronic fatigue syndrome, two failed marriages, single parenting, finding out later in life she had ADHD, dealing with all her neurodiversities, and, of course, the big secret. This is her journey of self-discovery, strength, overcoming obstacles, transformation, and learning to love herself completely-imperfections and all.

Women like Zoë Read aren't supposed to thrive: dyslexic with severe ADHD, she embraced a kind of grit that says hard work leads to happiness. From law school, to medical school, to Stanford University, Zoë achieved the impossible dream. But she hated who she was inside.In A New Kind of Grit, wellness physician and activist Zoë Read M.D. unearths the power we discover when we ignore conventional wisdom and follow our intuition. An inspiring memoir and passionate call to action, this is the story of how one woman learned to embrace her rebel spirit and rise. It is the story of how all women can begin to trust themselves, leverage their anger, guard their mental health, and unleash a life of storytelling, exploration, and connection.A New Kind of Grit is a roadmap to authentic living. As Zoë insists: The more rebellious we are, the more authentic we become.

When a young economics researcher decides to embrace change and takes a teaching position on a whim, she enters the job with confidence. It doesn't take long until she feels as though she is tumbling downhill, backward and blindfolded, just as one of her students did while skiing, before having to take him to the hospital.After her job morphed into a career, Jean A. Miller Mariner retired with immeasurable lessons to share-for math and for life. Turning from backward and blind to forward and focused, she witnessed the identical pivot for her students over the years and penned these hilarious, complex, and heart-warming tales to demonstrate.Ms. Miller Mariner's story collection is a gift for all the teachers out there, and for the students who drove them to become better educators (even while, like her, they may have been the one steering the bus). Here the good math teacher adds humor to the unthinkable and subtracts nothing, leaving us with one question with absolute value: Who helps whom turn each other's lives around?

This light-hearted and illustrated adventure story is based on the author's personal memories of a tour of China. He hopes it illustrates some of the wonderful scenery he saw, and the wildlife he encountered, as well as the magnificent imperial sites he visited. Part of his journey took him on a cruise down the Yangtze River to witness the world's largest Dam and beautiful gorges lined with limestone peaks. All the royalties from this book will be donated to a Cancer Charity.

This is a riveting, yet inspirational book that will touch the hearts of all those who venture into the lives of these four generations of women. Despite the generations of tragedies, Susan's life has completely changed, and she no longer lives under the cloud of despair. Her own hope and happiness were reborn through the faith and prayers of those around her. All the tragic events of her life and the generations before her have given her a greater strength and endurance for a future of happiness and peace no matter what comes her way. She came through all the diversity a stronger, more compassionate person, willing to embrace those who suffer--an example that gives others hope for their future. She believes God desires to walk with all of us, through all our trials and tribulations, to bring healing and inner peace and an end to the cycle of despair.

Someone didn't like the radio station that was playing, so it got shot up. Wood was being split in the kitchen and thousands of beer cans were strewn all over the place. Motorcycles and parts were all in the dining room. That became the garage. Some girl painted the Stones' big tongue on one of the walls. It took up the whole wall and she did a really good job. Rusty would stop in every now and then with his buddies. All of Johnny's friends thought that Rusty was pretty cool, and he would take a look around and ask, "You guys gonna be alive tomorrow?"Follow Jumping Jack, a free-spirit extraordinaire with a taste for anything dangerous. Flipping, smashing, and burning twenty-dollar cars; throwing weeklong crack parties; and the author's political views on DUIs along with other contemporary issues are detailed in this tell-all romp of a memoir.Join Johnny and the crew, stealing hundreds of dollars' worth of steel from old metal shops just to survive. Experience the anything-goes, vagrant lifestyle that defined the 1960s. Find out what it is to be yourself, even if you take a long way. The author reminds us of what it means to be American. Cesspool speaks from the heart, and it shows.

Someone didn't like the radio station that was playing, so it got shot up. Wood was being split in the kitchen and thousands of beer cans were strewn all over the place. Motorcycles and parts were all in the dining room. That became the garage. Some girl painted the Stones' big tongue on one of the walls. It took up the whole wall and she did a really good job. Rusty would stop in every now and then with his buddies. All of Johnny's friends thought that Rusty was pretty cool, and he would take a look around and ask, "You guys gonna be alive tomorrow?"Follow Jumping Jack, a free-spirit extraordinaire with a taste for anything dangerous. Flipping, smashing, and burning twenty-dollar cars; throwing weeklong crack parties; and the author's political views on DUIs along with other contemporary issues are detailed in this tell-all romp of a memoir.Join Johnny and the crew, stealing hundreds of dollars' worth of steel from old metal shops just to survive. Experience the anything-goes, vagrant lifestyle that defined the 1960s. Find out what it is to be yourself, even if you take a long way. The author reminds us of what it means to be American. Cesspool speaks from the heart, and it shows.

This is a collection of stories and art work from the career of a middle school art teacher in New York City. These stories by the author and creations by his students create a picture of what he experienced teaching kids in an inner-City school about art and life, which allowed them to bring their impressive talents to the foreground and help them develop greater self-esteem and appreciation of creativity.

"God Shall Wipe Away All Tears is a fascinating look into the life of a courageous woman who suffered unimaginable personal tragedies. Readers will find insight, inspiration and strength from Colleen's faith-based perspective on confronting difficult life problems. To those who have a loved one with an immunodeficiency, her story will show that you are not alone. Her non-sense chronology sheds light on very rare medical condition."-Ulrike Ziegner, M.D., PhD., Allergist/Immunologist"Thank you for your wonderful book! Your insight into life and death, and your terrible experiences from which you have learned patience and understanding, will help us all to become better people."-Paula Bjornn, Registered NurseIt was dusk as my husband and I entered the small cemetery to place flowers on the three graves-Jonathan, our firstborn son who died at eight months from a rare pneumonia; Michael, our violinist son who left us at age sixteen due to pancreatic cancer; and Seth, a loving son who trained hawks and suffered blindness and neurodegeneration after thirty years of immunodeficiency. As the sun set with crimson colors. I placed bright summer flowers on each grave. 'Help me to do what I should do with my life,' I said to my sons. It was clear what my path should be. I could not let their lives be lost in vain! I should write stories of struggle, love, and faith. "They are doing work now in heavenly spheres, and I must do mine while I still have time!" I said to myself. It all seemed so clear. This powerful memoir describing Colleen Openshaw's frequent encounters with illness and death will convey important insights when we experience these unwanted sorrows in our own lives. Losing her parents to cancer and old age, a sister in a car accident, her husband to organ failure and Alzheimer's, as well as her three precious sons to hyper-IgM Syndrome-has given Colleen unusual understanding in facing end-of-life issues. Relying on her faith in God as well as her own grit and determination, her experience can give us a unique comprehension of how to confront these inevitable trials common to all mankind.

Imagine growing up where you were taught to love everyone. Then you get told you were found under a cabbage leaf. You get asked why you don't look like your sister or brother. You still don't think anything is wrong until...one day, many years later, something comes to light, and the next thing you know, you are taking a DNA test. Then you look back and realize not everyone loved you as you thought.Thank You, Jesus, for walking with me through some very tough stuff. I never could have made it through without my Lord and Savior by my side.

Breaking Chains, Embracing Freedom: A Journey from Addiction to Empowerment.Embark on a life-changing odyssey with Unchained: A Guide to Breaking The Chain Of Addiction and Finding a New and Better Way of Life by Brian Mello. In this compelling non-fiction memoir, Brian shares his personal triumph over drug and alcohol addiction, offering a roadmap to liberation for anyone seeking positive transformation. With over 30 years of sobriety, Brian, now a substance abuse counselor, yoga, and meditation teacher, and sound healing musician, delivers a message of hope, strength, and the limitless possibilities of a reimagined life.Discover the inspirational journey of a man who transcended the depths of addiction to emerge as a beacon of resilience. Brian's narrative, rich with vulnerability and wisdom, takes you through the challenges of his own battle with addiction and illuminates the path to recovery. From the shadows of despair, he emerged into the light, offering a guiding hand to those still wrestling with their demons.Unchained is more than a memoir; it's a practical guide to personal reinvention. Brian imparts valuable insights, sharing the strategies and practices that empowered him to break free from the chains that bound him. From holistic healing methods to mental and spiritual growth, this book is a comprehensive toolkit for overcoming obstacles and creating a life of purpose and fulfillment.This compelling narrative resonates with readers seeking inspiration, whether battling addiction or desiring a transformative life change. Brian's authenticity, coupled with his expertise as a counselor and holistic practitioner, makes Unchained a compelling read for anyone ready to break free from their own limitations and embrace a new and better way of life.

New author David Makepeace zagged into the reality of living with schizoaffective disorder. David writes chapters with valiant heart through a messy journey-his life, post-psychotic break.

Where does the impulse to create come from? What are the forces that shape an artist's work? This ground-breaking book, a unique interplay of narrative and image, charts the making of one of America's greatest artists. As Sally Mann tells her story, her work's preoccupation with family, race, mortality, and the storied landscape of the American South is revealed as almost genetically predetermined, written into her DNA by the family history that precedes her.Sorting through boxes of family papers and yellowed photographs she finds more than she bargained for: "deceit and scandal, alcohol, domestic abuse, car crashes, bogeymen, clandestine affairs, dearly loved and disputed family land . . . racial complications, vast sums of money made and lost, the return of the prodigal son, and maybe even bloody murder."In lyrical prose and startlingly revealing photographs, she crafts a totally original form of personal history that has the page-turning drama of a great novel but is firmly rooted in the fertile soil of her own experience. This is the record of an artist's life, and a meditation on place, people, family, and the nature of creativity itself.