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Albert Camus

Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.

Showing posts with label Memoir. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Memoir. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

The Blue House: An Elder’s Lifelong Search for Meaning and Purpose by Myrna Denham Porter, Jacob Shefa

"The Blue House is a fascinating book, revealing the introspective process which the author experiences as she examines her feelings and responses to events during her lifetime. It is a story interwoven with moral lessons, such as lives beginning in hardship can end with success, and meaning and purpose in life can be found by persevering one’s challenges." Wayne, Goodreads

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

No Limits: A True Story of Challenge and Courage Across Three Continents Nick Haritatos ,


"If you want to learn about success and satisfaction, and living your life to the fullest, "No Limits" is a must-read." -Takis V.


Wednesday, January 25, 2023

One Soul's Journey (The Soul #2) by Barbara Daniels Dena - collection

5.0 out of 5 stars
“Delightfully charming short stories”
“Excellent book. A must-read”


unorthodox path to his dream life - Better Lucky Than Good by Dale Arenson

"Dale had me right there with him on his flying adventures! I couldn't put it down. Edge of the seat reading.
I really can't believe that he made it through all this! [...] I'd like to thank him for being able to put his exciting career into writing so we can all enjoy it!" Dusty, Amazon

Monday, November 28, 2022

a story of perseverance - Midpoint: A Memoir by Patricia Angeles

"A beautiful and heart-wrenching memoir by Patricia Angeles is an ordinary book written in an ordinary way, which makes it extraordinary. This book is short but full of lessons, adventures, stories and some nostalgia. It’s an emotional yet interesting read because once you start devouring it, you simply can’t stop!" Noorie, Goodreads

Thursday, January 13, 2022

a fascinating history - A Black Man's Journey to the Sons of the American Revolution by William O. Ritchie Jr.

“Bill Ritchie’s fascinating journey from rural mountains in West Virginia to celebrated track all-American at Howard University, to chief of detectives in the nation’s capital and his many other successful pursuits is an inspiring study of determination, creativity, and perseverance. His book, A Black Man’s Journey to the Sons of the American Revolution, candidly provides a fleet-footed but comprehensive look at a renaissance man still blazing new and interesting paths.” —Rock Newman, sports and music entrepreneur, executive producer, and host of The Rock Newman Show, former Howard University Trustee.

Friday, November 12, 2021

where only the lucky and most resilient survive... When I Was Her Daughter by Leslie Ferguson

"A book to be read and then placed next to memoirs like Educated, Glass House, and Angela’s Ashes, perhaps even Oliver Twist. Reading this will turn your heart inside out, and want to reach through the pages and rescue Ferguson and her brother." Sarah B., Goodreads

Thursday, February 13, 2020

following your dreams... A Light in the Darkness by Lisa A. Sniderman

An inspirational story of the healing power of music, creativity, following your dreams and finding your true purpose.


Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Once in a Lifetime Opportunity by Jessica Hardy as told to Lizzie Ashworth

In the mid-20th century, an entire generation of women found themselves caught up in a revolution. Young women tossed aside society’s rules that had governed women for hundreds of years. 


Monday, December 16, 2019

Which direction do you choose? - The General's Little Angel (Breaking Chains© #2) by Breanna Hayse

This was one of the most difficult books that I have written. It not only brought up many memories, both good and bad, but it also forced me to reveal parts of my past that some might find disturbing. Because of those issues, I felt this story would be a valuable asset to the Breaking Chains© series.

Thursday, November 14, 2019

From Hell to Heaven by Sophal Pettit

From Hell to Heaven: From Surviving the Killing Fields of Cambodia to the Beatitudes of Living in Gratitude by Sophal Pettit 



Thursday, February 7, 2019

behind OITNB... Smuggler by Nicholas Fillmore

"It was a page turner with suspense, adventure, and interesting characters. I appreciated this memoir as a literary piece of writing. The vocabulary and descriptions were creative and colorful. It is clear to me that Fillmore is a skilled writer, painting a picture for the reader." - Robert, Goodreads

Friday, November 16, 2018

In the Key of Be by Lena Hubin

"I found her writing engaging and thoughtful. She's at her best in her portraits of family life, in all its glory of everyday triumphs and tragedies, and these are often taking place in exotic locales with a jungle or monkeys or servants or Caribbean beaches or Himalayan mountains. The wide-ranging and cross-cultural settings bring depth to a personal story, and combine for me to create compelling reading."- Peggy, Goodreads

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

You can quit waiting for the other shoe to drop... Two Minus One by Kathryn Taylor

“… Kathryn Taylor opens her heart and soul to take us on her journey of recovery. With resilience and grace, she reminds us that, no matter what life throws your way, you can reach down and bring up the courage to not only go on, but grow.” – Vikki Stark, Author of Runaway Husbands: The Abandoned Wife’s Guide to Recovery and Renewal

Monday, September 24, 2018

He has made his story universal, yet personal and relatable - The PSP Chronicles by Tim Brown

THE PSP CHRONICLES is not meant to explain PSP or to give readers comprehensive (or even objective) insight into PSP’s destructive path. Instead, THE PSP CHRONICLES is meant to show readers how an unexpected, incredibly difficult, and life-altering diagnosis has affected the life of this man Tim Brown.[...]THE PSP CHRONICLES is raw, because the journal is delivered as-is; it is episodic and not organized as a tension-driven story. It provides insight into an everyman’s experience writing through a devastating disease.- Amy Edelman

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

to give back - My Father's Gift by Sixtus Z. Atabong

“Sixtus’s father had only one request of Sixtus—‘give back.’ And give back he did.” —Edward C. Benzel, MD, emeritus chairman of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic


Wednesday, August 1, 2018

The layers and complexities of... Addictarium by Nicole D'Settēmi

"Ms. Nicole, you have the real talent, you made me hold my breath and turn pages just to find out if Danielle makes it. There are times when I wanted to take a break, but I could not as I had to finish the story. Some stories are so real, they have this eerie quality in them that no matter how much you want to stop reading, you have to continue reading. [...]This is the beauty of the author Ms. Nicole D'Settemi's writing... It just pulls you in and you are lost..."- Shalini, Goodreads