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An American Odyssey by Kenneth Weaver An American Odyssey by Kenneth Weaver May 17, 2012 $3.75 69415 words Sample 20%
Beginning with the story of his ancestor who emigrated from Europe and fought in the American Revolution and taking us through his own service in World War Two and his career afterwards, Kenneth Weaver depicts a truly American odyssey.
My Dad Is A Freak by Thomas Bell My Dad Is A Freak by Thomas Bell May 16, 2012 $9.99 55897 words Sample 20%
Over the years, Tom Bell has ignored his nephews,cursed crying infants, and never touched someone else's poo. Now, at age 50, with two toddlers and an infant, he wracks his brain daily for any useless skills accumulated from a half-century of single-life. "MY DAD IS A FREAK” is the conclusion that each of his children will inevitably arrive at,in their own good time, despite his best efforts.
So...This Is Grace by Donna Anderson So...This Is Grace by Donna Anderson May 16, 2012 $2.99 70194 words Sample 7%
So…This is Grace Short description/smashword so…this is grace is a true story of a woman named grace. it follows her through the school years into adult life. she lived through some difficult times developing a strong character of integrity and survival. She came to recognize God’s unending love and care in her life.
Jesus of Vancouver: The Left Coast Memoirs by Michael Goodliffe Jesus of Vancouver: The Left Coast Memoirs by Michael Goodliffe May 15, 2012 $3.99 64304 words Sample 25%
This is not a religious book. It is a true coming-of-age narrative revealing the life of an urban legend from the west coast of Canada. The book follows real lives survived on the streets of Vancouver, prison, environmentalist protest camps and Mexican beaches where mysterious international conspiracies come to life. This is our real world as it is seldom explained in literature.
Surviving The Storm by Etha Gray Surviving The Storm by Etha Gray May 13, 2012 $4.95 74150 words Sample 20%
Surviving The Storm, takes you into the deep recesses of a woman’s mind as she relives her years of physical, mental and sexual abuse. As a result of those years of abuse, she finds herself in the moral dilemma of contemplating suicide as a means of relief from a life she hates. This story is true and is based on real life events in one woman's life.
My Dream about Mark by Matt Chatelain My Dream about Mark by Matt Chatelain May 13, 2012 Free! 3867 words Read a sample
This biographical short story reviews a dream I had about a friend, Mark, shortly after he died. It was my only experience with a ghostly visitation, if that's what it was. Judge for yourself.
It's Easier to Dance by Annie Laurie Harris It's Easier to Dance by Annie Laurie Harris May 12, 2012 $3.99 17843 words Sample 15%
It's Easier to Dance, a memoir, by Annie Laurie Harris, a woman of African American Heritage, born with cerebral palsy, depicts the highlights, turning points and crossroads of her life while living with cerebral palsy
Crosscultural Doctoring.On and Off the beaten Path by William LeMaire Crosscultural Doctoring.On and Off the beaten Path by William LeMaire May 12, 2012 Free! 69983 words Read a sample
This is about my academic career as an Ob&Gyn; my decision at 55 to jump in the unknown; my work abroad; and how I accomplished this. The book is a series of loosely connected anecdotes, medical and non medical, funny and not so funny. I will convey the excitement and satisfaction of this decision. The hope is that the book will inspire others to make the jump and may be even to write their story
How Much More? by Penny Wilson How Much More? by Penny Wilson May 12, 2012 $5.00 62795 words Sample 20%
In 2001 a family murder was committed that shocked the neighbourhood to the core. Newspapers followed events and the ensuing court cases closely, but these reports covered merely the superficial facts. Here for the first time is Penny’s story. There were times when she asked, “How much further, how much more can I take?” until she was able to see the panoramic of the Lord's bigger picture.
Adventures of A Third World Shopkeeper by Adrian Reynolds Adventures of A Third World Shopkeeper by Adrian Reynolds May 11, 2012 $5.99 59613 words Sample 20%
Several years in the life of an English expatriate, married into the community and living life as a merchant in Tampico's central market. Wry observations, social commentary, political ranting and blunt honesty make this a refreshingly different view of Mexico, away from the crystal seas of Cancun and the bucolic ease of gringo retiree communes.
Against All Odds - a Miracle of Holocaust Survival by Edith Lucas Pagelson Against All Odds - a Miracle of Holocaust Survival by Edith Lucas Pagelson May 11, 2012 $4.99 36589 words Sample 20%
The personal story of a young Jewish girl trapped in Nazi Germany. Separated from her younger sister, Edith and her mother witness the farce of the Red Cross visit to Terezin, escape the gas chambers of Auschwitz, and survive the labor camps of the Russian Front. This is a story of horror and miracles, and of triumph against all odds.
All I Had Was Your Birth Certificate by Lucy Cleary All I Had Was Your Birth Certificate by Lucy Cleary May 09, 2012 $5.99 14880 words Sample 20%
This book is a true-life story of a young mother's struggles, heartache and pain after losing her child. She was abandoned by both of her parents at a young age. She was deceived and betrayed by someone she trusted and thought was her friend.You have to read this heart-warming life changing story and experience a voyage that is one of the most exhilarating miraculous adventure.
Cocoa and Crabs by Flora Macdonald Cocoa and Crabs by Flora Macdonald May 09, 2012 $8.99 43355 words Sample 10%
A Hebridean Childhood. An evocative account in Gaelic and English of Flora MacDonald’s idyllic childhood memories of growing up in a remote and long-deserted part of eastern Benbecula in the 1940s and ’50s.
A Bleeding Brain A Bleeding Brain "A True Story" by Andrew S. Bloom May 08, 2012 $5.99 30574 words Sample 15%
This is the true inspirational story of Andrew Bloom who as a healthy young man learned he had a malformation in his brainstem causing strokes and brain bleeds. In spite of the “end of life” event, he persevered, fighting to live just one more day at a time. He graduated from college, got married and had two children. He fights his battle daily, and describes the challenges he has encountered.
Life Constricted To Love, Hugs and Laughter by Gerald Green Life Constricted To Love, Hugs and Laughter by Gerald Green May 08, 2012 $5.99 29961 words Sample 15%
Cancer is an equal opportunity disease. I have survived tongue cancer since 1995, neck cancer since 1997, and prostate cancer since 2008. Life Constricted To Love, Hugs and Laughter isn’t a baseball metaphor, and is written from a father’s perspective. It mainly addresses the first discovery and treatment.
Survival of the Thickest: Memoir of a Young Single Mother From a Third World Country by Karen Santos Survival of the Thickest: Memoir of a Young Single Mother From a Third World Country by Karen Santos May 08, 2012 $0.99 15552 words Sample 20%
This book, then, is about a young, single mother’s journey so far – her thoughts, her decisions and
Fatal If Swallowed: Reclaiming Creativity and Hope Along the Uncharted Path by Joan Leof Fatal If Swallowed: Reclaiming Creativity and Hope Along the Uncharted Path by Joan Leof May 07, 2012 $2.99 32463 words Sample 12%
The book describes how to use intuition and other tools all of us possess to create an authentic life. I wrote it as a testimony that one does not have to swallow whatever it is that is toxic, and can choose to trust John Burroughs’ belief, “Leap and the net will appear.”
A Disney Childhood (Comic Books to Sailing Ships) by Cathy Freeman A Disney Childhood (Comic Books to Sailing Ships) by Cathy Freeman May 07, 2012 $9.99 62698 words Sample 40%
As a child within the Disney Studio family, Cathy's life was anything but ordinary. Her dad, George Sherman, served as Disney's Head of Publications from the late '50s to '74. When Disney foreign reps visted, they would meet this “typical American family,” for hospitality and a tour of Disneyland. Mr. Sherman died at 45 throwing the family into a mix of grief, courage and adventure.
Reminiscences From the Life of Emily Frances Schell - A Confederate Widow by Emily Schell Reminiscences From the Life of Emily Frances Schell - A Confederate Widow by Emily Schell May 07, 2012 $4.99 33366 words Sample 15%
Written in 1910, this book tells of life in rural Georgia before, during, and after the American Civil War. Relying on her strong Christian faith and her family, Mrs. Schell relates her experiences as she struggled to survive in the patriarchal society of the time, where women had few rights.
My Random Life: A Work in Progress by DJ Chuang My Random Life: A Work in Progress by DJ Chuang May 06, 2012 Free! 20289 words Read a sample
Episodes from the life of an average Asian American guy with depression and bipolar disorder, finding healing and experiencing freedom from shame. Preview portions of a forthcoming book.
Une Goutte de Vie dans l'Amer by Alain Kleinsinger Une Goutte de Vie dans l'Amer by Alain Kleinsinger May 05, 2012 $4.90 21646 words Sample 20%
L'histoire vraie d'un enfant insouciant, dans le Paris des années 30, élevé dans l'amour de la France et de ses valeurs républicaines par ses parents immigrés juifs polonais. Brusquement éveillé de son enfance par la guerre, il va découvrir le coté sombre des hommes. Miraculé du camp de Drancy, il assiste, impuissant, au départ de ses parents vers Auschwitz, devient résistant et tente de survivre.
Widowhood 101 by Dawn Millen Widowhood 101 by Dawn Millen May 04, 2012 $4.99 21077 words Sample 20%
The story of my journey through the first 18 months of being a widow. It's a big learning curve and I hope that some of what I've learned will be of value for others
A Mask for Every Face by A. G. Moore A Mask for Every Face by A. G. Moore May 04, 2012 $5.99 34851 words Sample 20%
We are all invisible witnesses. If not for this, how many crimes would ever be reported? I have been a witness to crimes, some of them my own. But those I own will not be described here. This document is reserved for crimes committed in front of me, when I wore the ultimate cloak of invisibility, childhood.
Not Running Away by Ken Cowley Not Running Away by Ken Cowley May 04, 2012 $9.00 24426 words
A personal story of the Irish property crash, crisis & recovery, running & music & more..
the happy trails of hitch hike mike by hitchhikemike the happy trails of hitch hike mike by hitchhikemike May 04, 2012 Free! 85581 words Read a sample
an auto biography by me! sorry its raw but thats how i wrote it! its my attempt at recalling my younger years as a traveller, this handsome young adventurer has grown up to be one of ucluelets favourite authors! join the happy trails of hitch hike mike and travel deep into your heart, full of smiles! my song writing through the years is included stay tuned more happy trails to come!
The Unpaved Road by Robyn Jane Sheppard The Unpaved Road by Robyn Jane Sheppard May 03, 2012 Free! 4921 words Read a sample
This is a short autobiographical account of my transition from male to female.
Almost a Hero by Alexander Clark Almost a Hero by Alexander Clark May 03, 2012 $4.99 80489 words Sample 10%
Almost A Hero is the personal account of an ordinary private in the Royal Marines, detailing his experiences from the abortive attempt to halt the German invasion in Crete in 1941, to his subsequent four year incarceration in a German prisoner of war camp.
Colliery Kids by Arthur Williams Colliery Kids by Arthur Williams May 02, 2012 You set the price! 46098 words Sample 20%
Kevin and Robbie two young boys growing up in a small Northumberland mining village as their Mother struggles to make ends meet These short day to day stories loosely based on my child hood tell how they lived and coped with every day live. With their friends and neighbours the colliery pit yard was their play ground and much of their time was spent running wild in and out of the colliery rows
Goldfinder by Neil Hanson Goldfinder by Neil Hanson May 02, 2012 $6.99 127982 words Sample 15%
Keith Jessop was the greatest treasure hunter ever. A fearless, pioneering diver, his talent for research and gambler’s instinct won him millions, including ten tons in gold from the icy depths of the Arctic. He hobnobbed with presidents and princes, and fought warlords, pirates and gangsters. His adventures would fill 100 lifetimes - it's a life lived to the full, and a story you’ll never forget
Angry Blog by Darren How Angry Blog by Darren How May 02, 2012 $0.99 23505 words Sample 15%
As the saying goes, don’t pick a fight with a poet. During the darkest two years of his life, serial blogger Darren How didn’t just get angry… he got mad. He dealt with it the only way he knew how: write. He wrote of business school and the Asian workplace, and couldn’t decide which was scarier. He wrote of love and friendship, neither of which he was sure existed.
Graduation: Life Lessons of a Professional Footballer by Richard Lee Graduation: Life Lessons of a Professional Footballer by Richard Lee May 01, 2012 $9.99 55891 words Sample 20%
Graduation is the memoir of Brentford, and ex-Watford Goalkeeper - Richard Lee.
That Whole World Ending In 2012 Thing by Emmaline Westlund That Whole World Ending In 2012 Thing by Emmaline Westlund May 01, 2012 $1.99 9487 words Sample 15%
My second "Memoir" for lack of a better word. These are written similar to the posts on my blog, but about different things. Like a memoir, I actually do talk about things that have happened in my life, but unlike a memoir, I just kind of rant about stuff.
Hiding in Plain Sight: A True Story by Miles Cole Hiding in Plain Sight: A True Story by Miles Cole May 01, 2012 $0.99 7451 words Sample 15%
Some have called it a confession while a few have accused it of being a how to guide on deceit. But a few have called it a heart breaking tail of injustice. It really is nothing more than the true life story of the author's friend who walks you through an ordeal that started when he was a child and follows him to this very day.
Mirror, Mirror: True Stories of Manifestation to Inspire the Magic Within You by Sunni Boehme Mirror, Mirror: True Stories of Manifestation to Inspire the Magic Within You by Sunni Boehme May 01, 2012 $9.99 60909 words Sample 20%
Join adventuress and manifestation goddess Sunni Boehme as she travels from Milwaukee to Majorca, from Piccadilly to Paradise, from Gothenburg to Golan ... all the while fulfilling her wildest dreams of laughter, luxury, and love.
A Wander in Vetland by John Hicks A Wander in Vetland by John Hicks May 01, 2012 $4.99 74435 words Sample 20%
John Hicks is an English trained vet who has spent much of his working life in New Zealand. A Wander in Vetland is an insider’s look at his changing profession. Hicks's lively tales frequently draw the reader into the more curious aspects of medical and veterinary history. For those who want to discover what use eunuchs made of goose quills, or how Italian women seduced their lovers, read on...
This Way Up - Where would I be without a good set of wheels? by Rhett Brown This Way Up - Where would I be without a good set of wheels? by Rhett Brown April 30, 2012 $4.99 44817 words Sample 10%
Rhett Brown the Life Saver. Now that’s a strange title for a man in a wheelchair. Why is he in a chair? Why is he labelled a ‘tetraplegic’? What does that mean for him? How does he cope with everyday life? One day on a construction site … A near suicide, divorce, rehabilitation – any one of these would stretch a person to the limit, but Rhett had them all to deal with. Read his amazing story.
Accidental Poetry by M. H. Schwab Accidental Poetry by M. H. Schwab April 30, 2012 $0.99 1816 words Sample 30%
A memoir about a night long ago, and my attempt to write a poem about it.
Prostate Cancer Guide, The Things Your Doctor Probably Won't Tell You, & How To Deal With Them. by Merlin Sprague Prostate Cancer Guide, The Things Your Doctor Probably Won't Tell You, & How To Deal With Them. by Merlin Sprague April 29, 2012 $5.99 21712 words Sample 10%
Prostate cancer is the 800lb ape hiding in every man’s closet. This cancer is feared by men like no other. At least one man in six will get it. The fear is justified, for it is, after all, a cancer. But ignorance of the disease is not. Unfortunately, there’s a problem: Getting straight information from a doctor is sometimes like pulling teeth.
The Year Mom Died by Matt Chatelain The Year Mom Died by Matt Chatelain April 28, 2012 Free! 6992 words Read a sample
This short autobiographical story examines the year when my Mom died. The lessons she learned and those I learned by being there, taught me more about living than about dying.
Deaf Isn't Dumb by Tara Chevrestt Deaf Isn't Dumb by Tara Chevrestt April 27, 2012 $2.99 30625 words Sample 20%
You're stupid. You're retarded. You shouldn't have this job. These words lit a fire of determination in one deaf woman who set out to prove to the aviation world…and the world in general that deaf isn't dumb.
The torn veil between us and them: A personal supernatural journey through the eyes of a Christian by T.L. Moore The torn veil between us and them: A personal supernatural journey through the eyes of a Christian by T.L. Moore April 27, 2012 $9.99 71172 words Sample 20%
The torn veil is about this author’s personal experiences with the supernatural and her interpretations on why they took place.
Big Pink by William T. Moyer Big Pink by William T. Moyer April 27, 2012 $0.99 1926 words Sample 30%
He was processing him at the jail when his prisoner spit right in his face, in front of about ten other officers. The room got deathly quiet. Gary slowly brought his head up looked into the drunk driver’s eyes and said in his slow southern drawl, “My, you have an unusually large supply of saliva tonight.” From that night on Gary was called "Spittle".
Hello Dolly by William T. Moyer Hello Dolly by William T. Moyer April 27, 2012 $0.99 1630 words Sample 30%
I had begun to notice little things, strange little things. I was in the grocery store couple of days ago, just walking around with the damn song going through my head. I remember I was looking at the cans of sweet baby peas, when an older guy with a white beard strolled by pushing his cart. As he passed I could hear him humming “Hello Dolly” to himself. It freaked me out.
Fritz by William T. Moyer Fritz by William T. Moyer April 27, 2012 $0.99 2037 words Sample 30%
She took a deep breath and sort of sobbed it out, “Last Wednesday night I met him at the Glenwood baseball park after it had closed like I usually did when he is on second shift. We made love on a piece of cardboard in the baseball dugout. We had done this several times before, but this time it was different.” This time he hurt me.
The Bionic Man by William T. Moyer The Bionic Man by William T. Moyer April 27, 2012 $0.99 1150 words Sample 30%
Clyde had a secret weapon that he used with a great deal of skill. It was his bionic leg. He had an artificial right leg that he could wield with incredible speed and accuracy. He had sent many a young police officer to the hospital with that bionic leg.
Fun With Winos by William T. Moyer Fun With Winos by William T. Moyer April 27, 2012 $0.99 2648 words Sample 30%
Abner was wearing a “Coca Cola’ uniform and was apparently walking to work at the bottling company a few yards away from where he died. He never made it to work, because a large “Pepsi” truck’s passenger side mirror hit him in the back of his head and killed him as he walked on the shoulder. “Pepsi” and “Coke” are very competitive, but this just couldn’t be a conspiracy or could it?
KOOL SMOOTH SUAVE ME by ROBERT REED KOOL SMOOTH SUAVE ME by ROBERT REED April 27, 2012 $14.95 35211 words Sample 20%
Saving the Youth from Drugs and Alcohol Author Robert Reed contributes a ‘tool’ to fix a broken society Written through a constructive persuasion, Kool, Smooth, Suave' Me lets the youth decide to avoid using drugs and alcohol on their own, through a situation or series of events staged to take place with a predetermined ending.
Finding My Way: the torn years by Sheldon Porter Finding My Way: the torn years by Sheldon Porter April 26, 2012 $0.99 25362 words Sample 20%
Finding My Way: the torn years: a memoir that reflects upon the rites of passage through which every teen must travel on his or her journey to adulthood. Sheldon's account will inspire teens who are suffering the pain of not fitting in, peer pressure, bullying, and wrestling with societal expectations, while also encouraging adults feeling that they missed their chance to explore their dreams.
No Weapon Formed by Helena Mayers Gore No Weapon Formed by Helena Mayers Gore April 26, 2012 $1.99 9016 words Sample 15%
A tale that follows a girl from childhood to adulthood in a life that is riddled with abuse.
The Biscuit by William T. Moyer The Biscuit by William T. Moyer April 26, 2012 $0.99 1170 words Sample 30%
I had walked about seventy five feet, when I came upon something in the middle of the median. There in the light from my flashlight was what appeared to be a human leg. The leg was from mid thigh on down to the foot. It was fully clothed with pants, sock and shoe. It looked like it had been surgically amputated. It looked fake so I had to touch it to be sure it wasn't a joke.