Biography, Personal Memoirs

Worthy

The word “unworthy” comes up often in my life as an educator, counselor, coach, and mom. It’s not a word I use lightly nor a word I use often. Even though the word itself isn’t a part of my...

Measure Your Success in Moments

Seeing the trauma and the pain among the youth and young adults incarcerated in one juvenile detention center was enough to propel Sam Burgett into a career of creating and providing reentry services within the juvenile and adult justice...

For One More Wish

A Journey Through GriefThroughout my life, I often heard the question, what would you do if you were granted one wish? I was fascinated by people’s responses. What do you think the answer to this question would be? World...

A Journey to the Fourth Dimension of the Mind

A JOURNEY TO THE FOURTH DIMENSION OF THE MIND is a practical work aimed to change the reality of a person based on philosophy, psychology, and esoteric. I share my experience, my successes, and my tools. For readers, this is...

The Book of Joann

A Novel Based on Her Life Story, and the Lifetime Battle She Endured with Mental IllnessThe Book of Joann is a powerful story of darkness and light—defeat and victory —hope and faith. Joann, my mom, wanted her story to be...

Head Case: A Very Painful Healing Journey

“It is in sharing our struggles and vulnerabilities that we connect with others and inspire change in them. Empathy and experience are some of our most powerful connecting points. By offering my own personal struggles, I hope to let...

Nightmare of the Past

Life had always been hard on me. It kept playing with me and tormenting me, making me anxious and scared at every step of my life. Nevertheless, I did not lose hope and surrender myself into its evil trap....

Gramma Tell the Story

Maida’s memoir is a response to her grandchild’s request –“Gramma, tell the story of how you came to America.”Her story looks back at her early life:growing up on a farm in Kerry, going to school,and learning the fiddle from...

From Fear to Faith: A Family’s Journey with Addiction, Recovery, and Grace

Have you, a family member, or a close friend been affected by addiction? We want this book to help you understand that addiction is a family disease and impacts everyone around the addict much like a pebble dropped in...

Finding the Lost Art of Family Storytelling: A Guide for Parents, Grandparents, and Family Historians

Finding the Lost Art of Family Storytelling: A Guide for Parents, Grandparents, and Family Historians is a response to all the challenges for families raising kids in this generation. Experts tell us what to do in order to be the best we...

Something Beautiful is Going to Happen . . .

My Incredible Story of Fierce Devotion Embracing God, a Son, and Life ItselfHailing from a small Midwest town, Melissa Young has never let anything hold her back from chasing her dreams with passion and fortitude. Melissa won the title...

With Mirth and Laughter: Finding Joy in Medicine After Cancer

In 2016, as a practicing internist Dr. Heather Thompson is diagnosed with breast cancer and must abruptly enter the healthcare system for the first time as a patient. Her experiences, observations, and process of growth and transformation are outlined...