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Bitter Freedom: Memoir of a Holocaust Survivor by Jafa Wallach Bitter Freedom: Memoir of a Holocaust Survivor by Jafa Wallach April 13, 2012 $2.99 53906 words Sample 20%
Remarkable first-person story of survival in Nazi occupied Poland. Narrowly escaping the Nazi sweep in Southern Poland, Jafa Wallach and her husband, Natan, a physician, were able to send their four-year-old daughter to safety (they prayed) while they themselves—along with two of Jafa's brothers—managed to dig a shallow hole in the ground beneath the cellar of an heroic Polish mechanic's shop.
Spread Thin & Moving Fast by Ed De Avila Spread Thin & Moving Fast by Ed De Avila April 13, 2012 $3.99 142939 words Sample 10%
A tale of adventure, exploring new worlds, and meeting crazy characters. After growing up in an Irish-Mexican family, Ed became a restless street kid and adventurous teen. As a young adult he was thrown out of schools, became a golf hustler, hung out with artists, pimps, and actors, got drugs for friends, escaped from many petty scrapes, and followed his first love to the University of California.
Melissa's Gift by Olin Dodson Melissa's Gift by Olin Dodson April 13, 2012 $9.95 143869 words Sample 15%
A poignant, personal memoir, Melissa’s Gift recounts how a deeply solitary man discovers he has fathered a daughter while traveling years before in Central America. She evokes a capacity to love in him he has never known, even while she slowly wastes from the dreadful disease of cystic fibrosis.Written with beauty and power, Melissa’s Gift is an unforgettable story and a deeply moving read.
Roy Acuff and Me by Dottie Hicks Roy Acuff and Me by Dottie Hicks April 13, 2012 $0.99 1952 words Sample 10%
A tribute to Roy Acuff and his fiddle. Childhood memories of listening to Roy Acuff on battery powered radio in the late 1930's and how he instilled in me a lasting love of fiddle music. Includes my memorable and inspiring visit with Mr Acuff in the 1980's at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
Shute the Messenger by Graham Fricke Shute the Messenger by Graham Fricke April 13, 2012 $4.99 46746 words Sample 20%
Compelling biography of a remarkable achiever, successful author and aviator Nevil Shute. Fricke interweaves the sweep of 20th Century history with Shute’s life and writing career. A lifelong passion for flying led Shute to fly a tiny plane to Australia where he settled in 1948 His diverse experiences fuelled and inspired his many books including A Town Like Alice and On the Beach.
25 Chapters of My Life: The Memoirs of Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna by Olga Alexandrovna 25 Chapters of My Life: The Memoirs of Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna by Olga Alexandrovna April 12, 2012 $6.99 69145 words Sample 10%
Grand Duchess Olga Aleksandrovna, the last surviving member of Nicholas II’s immediate family, recalls her life and relationship with her brother’s family. This includes personal reminisces from the childhood and reign of Nicholas II. Also a first-hand account of escape from the Bolshevik regime and life in exile from a member of the imperial family.
Blessed Returns by Stuart Albright Blessed Returns by Stuart Albright April 12, 2012 $2.99 62215 words Sample 20%
Camden, New Jersey, is quite possibly the most troubled and dangerous city in America. Blessed Returns is the moving, deeply personal account of a young man's coming-of-age amidst a life-changing summer. Albright worked at a youth facility in the heart of Camden's blighted, industrial core, and he discovered a community governed by faith and resilience in the face of unimaginable despair.
Walking Through The Pain by Dean Alleyne Walking Through The Pain by Dean Alleyne April 12, 2012 $9.99 43462 words Sample 20%
Walking Through The Pain is based on a true story of a baby given up for adoption in Barbados by parents who think it has a better chance of surviving in a middle class family. His adopted father whom he grows to love very much dies when he is eight. After ten months, adverse circumstances force his adopted mother to sell up and downgrade to a much smaller shop far away from his friends.
John Somerset Pakington: his first 50 years by Andrew Harris John Somerset Pakington: his first 50 years by Andrew Harris April 11, 2012 $4.99 166445 words Sample 20%
A biography of the Sir John Pakington of Westwood Park, Droitwich, born in 1799, who was MP for Droitwich, Worcestershire for 37 years. At Westminster he served on many select committees, including that investigating the Andover Union scandal. He was also much involved in Worcestershire affairs..
A Reflected Life III by Cyn Bagley A Reflected Life III by Cyn Bagley April 11, 2012 $3.49 10213 words Sample 20%
This ebook contains ten memoirs and reflections of life of a small town girl who left for the big city. It contains "Death of a friend," "Girl and her horse," and "Mother and coffee."
Midnight Sun, Arctic Moon by Mary Albanese Midnight Sun, Arctic Moon by Mary Albanese April 11, 2012 $9.99 61091 words Sample 20%
A young upstate New York woman begins an adventure of a life-time as she moves away from her safe and conventional path. She is unable to resist the excitement and challenge of a chance to become a geological explorer in Alaska, where she maps remote wilderness areas and journeys to the depths of her own heart.
Mama and Me by Bette Nunn Mama and Me by Bette Nunn April 11, 2012 $5.99 300220 words Sample 20%
Includes many of the “Mama and Me” and “Bette’s Barbs” columns written for The Martinsville Reporter and The Reporter-Times in Martinsville, IN, for the last half century. The columns talk about things that happened—births, deaths, schools, store openings, fires, crimes, store closings, historical events, tragedies, wars, events in Martinsville and Morgan County, and stories about local people.
Marilyn Monroe: Legend and Tragedy, an essay in The David Morrell Non-Fiction E-Collection #2 by David Morrell Marilyn Monroe: Legend and Tragedy, an essay in The David Morrell Non-Fiction E-Collection #2 by David Morrell April 11, 2012 $0.99 7735 words Sample 5%
Few movie stars made as great an impact as Marilyn Monroe. Two of the men she married made a powerful cultural impact. In this moving essay, David Morrell analyses Monroe’s poignant life, which had more significance than any movie in which she appeared. Even her most knowledgeable fans will find something new in this in-depth homage to a star whose luster outshone her films.
One Bite Of The Cherry by Jacqueline Stewart One Bite Of The Cherry by Jacqueline Stewart April 10, 2012 $4.99 61547 words Sample 20%
In 1964, a young Australian mother is plunged into a land of servants, markets, crazy traffic and endless heat when her Army Officer husband is posted to Bangkok. A Bite of the Cherry, gives a courageous, candid, but often humourous view, of Jacqui's experiences living in a new country.
John Lennon: Quick Quips, Cryptic Quotes & Cool Comments! by Greatest Books John Lennon: Quick Quips, Cryptic Quotes & Cool Comments! by Greatest Books April 10, 2012 $2.99 2574 words Sample 20%
Like John Lennon? You’ll love this! It’s a positive reminder to true genius. No matter how many books you have about Lennon, don’t miss this – it celebrates his quick wit, sense of humour and undoubted wisdom, and his ability to kill with one word at 50 paces!
The Who: Before They Were Famous The loudest Rock Band in the World by Greatest Books The Who: Before They Were Famous The loudest Rock Band in the World by Greatest Books April 10, 2012 $2.99 8142 words Sample 20%
The Who! Every true rock fan’s No.1 Band. The true story of how the band actually got started on the road of damage, destruction and Maximum R&B.
A Satin Place/Hope After Abortion by Anna Houstan A Satin Place/Hope After Abortion by Anna Houstan April 10, 2012 $2.99 5915 words Sample 20%
Millions of women suffer from the aftermath of abortion. It's our country's best kept secret. This author shares her story. Nineteen, single and pregnant, those she loved and trusted the most told her she should have an abortion. No one cared what she wanted. Little did she know the impact it would have on her for the rest of her life.
The Highest Peak by Kathy Lee Pair The Highest Peak by Kathy Lee Pair April 10, 2012 $3.75 59353 words Sample 20%
This is a remarkable story of a young woman’s determination to push past the obstacles that could have defeated her.
Journey to Destination Next: Peace in the midst of any storm by Sheila Smith Journey to Destination Next: Peace in the midst of any storm by Sheila Smith April 09, 2012 $2.99 49529 words Sample 10%
The purpose of this book is to inspire and encourage anyone who is facing adversity and hard times in their life. In reading about the constant storms and tribulations that I had to endure seemingly back to back in my life, will give you the strength to journey forward into your future victoriously.
Memories from Canada to Colorado by Kate Everson Memories from Canada to Colorado by Kate Everson April 09, 2012 Free! 1360 words Read a sample
Taking a small boy on the train to Denver from Toronto was not an easy decision but we had the time of our lives! We learned how to ride horses and ski in the Rockies.
Shouting for Justice: The Journey of a Jewish Journalist by Herb Brin Shouting for Justice: The Journey of a Jewish Journalist by Herb Brin April 09, 2012 $4.99 37426 words Sample 20%
This memoir of Herb Brin reveals a truly unique American life, the story of a courageous journalist, publisher, and poet, who was a tireless fighter, both for his people and for justice. Born in 1915 to a poor Chicago family of immigrants, Herb became a gangland reporter in 1930s Chicago, served as an army reporter during World War II, then covered top stories of the century.
13 Years in America by Melanie Steele 13 Years in America by Melanie Steele April 09, 2012 Free! 68620 words Read a sample
A free-spirited Canadian woman bucks the status quo and sets off on a journey in search of happiness and fulfillment in modern-day America – a journey that spans 13 years and takes her through crises, divisions, turmoil, and discontent. At once a moving personal story and a sharp look at the American Dream.
The Protected Will Never Know: 10th Anniversary Edition by Don Meyer The Protected Will Never Know: 10th Anniversary Edition by Don Meyer April 09, 2012 $7.99 70415 words Sample 20%
Entering the Army in June of 1969 and “In Country” by November, there began the journey. Vietnam was more than just a war. Vietnam was also the oppressive heat of the jungle, the bugs and mosquitoes, the snakes, the swamps and rice paddies, the monsoon rains and the constant grind of “Humping the Boonies.”
A Genteel Spy by Judith Riker Damon A Genteel Spy by Judith Riker Damon April 09, 2012 $6.99 51651 words Sample 20%
Betsey Royce knows better than to say anything on that day in 1862 when she peeks around the upstairs bedroom door to discover her mother staring out the window with a pair of field glasses. Martha Royce sits watching and counting as men in blue uniforms march up Columbia Turnpike and into Franklin, Tennessee. For Betsey, that can mean only one thing: the war has come to her doorstep.
Mending Matthew by Della Grant Mending Matthew by Della Grant April 08, 2012 $6.99 54266 words Sample 20%
This is the story of a child’s first ten years of a life he was not supposed to have. Born with severe FASD, he has suffered cranio-facial deformities, respiratory problems, cardiac problems, brain damage and more. It is also my story: of my relationship with this child, as his foster mother and advocate; and my battle to keep him alive despite the odds.
Boom Town Boy: Coming of Age on Alaska's Lost Frontier by Jack de Yonge Boom Town Boy: Coming of Age on Alaska's Lost Frontier by Jack de Yonge April 07, 2012 $9.99 65537 words Sample 20%
A newspaper reporter recalls his youth in Fairbanks, Alaska, a dying gold-rush town that comes alive again with a wild mix of Russian and American pilots, a busy red-light district, and a round-the-clock bar scene in the 1940s war years.
Escape From Critical Confusion by Joseph Harris Escape From Critical Confusion by Joseph Harris April 07, 2012 $2.49 87554 words Sample 20%
Escape From Critical Confusion is an autobiography that has a focus on a dysfunctional family, juvenile delinquency and the life of a drug addicted person. It also demonstrates how to escape the thinking that has been molded by these experiences.
Bluejacket: A Sailor's Life by Chet Bright with Derek Turner Bluejacket: A Sailor's Life by Chet Bright with Derek Turner April 07, 2012 $4.99 51807 words Sample 15%
From World War II to Korea to Vietnam, Chet Bright handled some of the Navy’s most dangerous jobs. He faced the prospect of death at sea many times, but he lived for the adventure. Bluejacket is the story of those adventures, from his days at war to his post-military years sailing the Caribbean. He gave his life to the sea. In return, it gave him these memories.
Entangled in Yugoslavia - an Outsider's Memoir by Stephanie Allen-Early Entangled in Yugoslavia - an Outsider's Memoir by Stephanie Allen-Early April 07, 2012 $7.50 58646 words Sample 20%
Entangled in Yugoslavia - an Outsider's Memoir is a portrait of a country that no longer exists, addressing the generations who have no idea about what Yugoslavia was like. The author travelled extensively in the former republics: both as a foreign service wife in the socialist period, and an international relief worker during the subsequent collapse of the society leading to all out civil war.
Ultramarine and Yellow Dreams by Ruth Kolman Brophy Ultramarine and Yellow Dreams by Ruth Kolman Brophy April 06, 2012 Free! 698 words Sample 20%
A short, humorous essay describing the author's acceptance as an art student in post-war Austria to a foreign exchange program in the United States.
Mr. Olcott's Skies: An Old Book and a Youthful Obsession by Thomas Watson Mr. Olcott's Skies: An Old Book and a Youthful Obsession by Thomas Watson April 06, 2012 $1.99 35430 words Sample 20%
The story of how an old book and a small telescope shaped a passion for stargazing, and how that passion was lost and then rediscovered over the course of a lifetime.
Barfußkinder: Eine Kindheit in der Zwischenkriegszeit by Berta Margreiter Barfußkinder: Eine Kindheit in der Zwischenkriegszeit by Berta Margreiter April 06, 2012 $19.99 80612 words Sample 15%
Berta Margreiter zählt zu den bekanntesten Mundartdichterinnen Tirols. In diesem Buch beschreibt sie die Zeit ihrer Kindheit und Jugendzeit während der Zwischenkriegsjahre in der Wildschönau.
A Reflected Life II by Cyn Bagley A Reflected Life II by Cyn Bagley April 06, 2012 $3.49 10575 words Sample 20%
This ebook contains ten memoirs and reflections of life in the last few years. It includes "Why I write," "Life in Germnay," and "Bigfoot Lives." This collection is about travel and attitudes of a small-town girl, who has left her roots.
Visions of My Father: Ode to Killer Joe by MaryJo Romano Visions of My Father: Ode to Killer Joe by MaryJo Romano April 06, 2012 $0.99 10909 words Sample 20%
His hand gripped my bicycle seat as he ran alongside me that warm summer day. Even though he was young and strong, he was breathing heavily, keeping me upright while we made our way down the street. “Don’t let go me go, Daddy,” I said as I steadied myself. “I won’t let go of you; not until you can do it on your own.” I want to share my Dad, Joe Romano, with you and what a wonderful father he was!
LSD and Me by C.Y. Dillon LSD and Me by C.Y. Dillon April 06, 2012 $0.99 3001 words Sample 20%
(The Truth According to My Experience in 2,500 words.) I believe with all my heart that the best thing a parent can do when it comes to preparing teens for independence is to be factual about drugs, alcohol and chemical dependency. If you lie about one chemical and they find out, they no longer trust your word about other important questions.
John Wayne: The Westerns, an essay in The David Morrell Non-Fiction E-Collection #1 by David Morrell John Wayne: The Westerns, an essay in The David Morrell Non-Fiction E-Collection #1 by David Morrell April 06, 2012 $0.99 10376 words Sample 5%
Few film actors had the lasting popularity of John Wayne, especially when he appeared in westerns. In this comprehensive essay, Rambo-creator David Morrell analyzes Wayne’s career in westerns and explores his fascinating, complex personality, including his Latin studies in high school and his skills as a chess player. Even Wayne’s most knowledgeable fans will be surprised by this insightful essay.
Anne of the Borders - The Story of Anne Hepple, Author, 1877-1959 - by Mary Rawnsley & Wendy Bell Scott by Mary Rawnsley Anne of the Borders - The Story of Anne Hepple, Author, 1877-1959 - by Mary Rawnsley & Wendy Bell Scott by Mary Rawnsley April 06, 2012 $6.99 10655 words Sample 20%
Written to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Anne Hepple, novelist, who lived most of her life in Northumberland and Berwickshire. Her books, which often feature thinly-disguised local places have been read and enjoyed worldwide. Print Version Published 2009.
All about Dhirubhai Ambani-A Rags to Riches Story by Students' Academy All about Dhirubhai Ambani-A Rags to Riches Story by Students' Academy April 06, 2012 $2.99 5244 words Sample 5%
Life history of Dhirubhai Ambani is like a very remote dream materializing at a very rapid pace. Who could have thought that the son of a poor school teacher from a small village of Gujarat would come to be the richest man in India and among the fifty richest people in the world?
forget the Kardashians - You won't BELIEVE what just happenned to me ! Chapter 1 by Samara Pope forget the Kardashians - You won't BELIEVE what just happenned to me ! Chapter 1 by Samara Pope April 06, 2012 $0.99 2455 words Sample 30%
The extraordinary life of ordinary me . . . People call me the real life bold and the beautiful. Some even say that I am so jinxed that I should have my own TV show or camera crew following me around because you just don’t know what’s going to happen to me next. It’s like my life’s script was written by the heavenly soap opera team who are determined to keep things hot and explosive.
The Marilyn Monroe Story. (60 Year Anniversary Edition) by Campfire Publishing The Marilyn Monroe Story. (60 Year Anniversary Edition) by Campfire Publishing April 05, 2012 $2.99 20253 words Sample 20%
The original 1954 book! This is the Official digital release of the rare and very collectable first book entirely devoted to Marilyn Monroe. This edition includes all of the original text and photos.  This is the first time this book has been available since 1954.   The book was originally written by talk show legend Joe Franklin.
The smoke of the fatherland by Joseph The smoke of the fatherland by Joseph April 05, 2012 $1.29 48920 words Sample 20%
Прошло три года, как я прочла это повествование. Мне было интересно читать. Может быть потому, что это и о моей матери, и о моей бабушке, и о деде, которого я представляю только из разговоров между дядей и матерью.
Das Leben und Sterben des Maximilian by Ham Pash Chadaev Das Leben und Sterben des Maximilian by Ham Pash Chadaev April 04, 2012 $13.10 10835 words Sample 20%
Einen sicheren Weg, wie Ihr Kind drogenabstinent bleibt, kann Ihnen niemand sagen. Aber es gibt Wege, wie man sein Kind nachhaltig schwächt, so dass Abhängigkeiten so gut wie vorprogrammiert werden. Hier finden Sie das wahre Leben und Sterben des Maximilian und seine Historie in Bezug auf sein Selbstwertgefühl.
Egy aradi fogoly levelezése menyasszonyával by Szentpáli Janka Egy aradi fogoly levelezése menyasszonyával by Szentpáli Janka April 04, 2012 $3.99 140151 words Sample 20%
“Kedves, édes Juliám! Váradi levelét ma vettem, sietek tudatni, mily nagy-nagy örömet szereztek sorai. Nem lepett meg, hogy már Váradon vannak, egy sejtés, sőt több, valami súgta, hogy már ott vannak. Nagy csapások nem érhetik az embert anélkül, hogy szenvedéseink ne kárpótoltassanak, mert össze zuzatnánk a fájdalom alatt.”
Remembrance by George Geisinger Remembrance by George Geisinger April 03, 2012 $0.99 10629 words Sample 20%
A portrait of the artist as a young man. Glory days in a young girl's eye. A collection of short stories
Adventure With a Glass Eye by Julie Anita Raymond Adventure With a Glass Eye by Julie Anita Raymond April 03, 2012 $5.50 46862 words Sample 10%
Young Graham Laycock is cheerful, confident, precocious and assertive. Tragedy strikes when he is nine years old, and for two years he is without hope.
Out of this world by Felipe Alfonso González Out of this world by Felipe Alfonso González April 03, 2012 $1.60 5784 words
An auto-“retro”-biography (mixture of fiction and non-fiction in third person) of a man who suffered for a long time depression and how he is walking through all that with one idea: To survive and to move on. A dedicatory to all whom suffer depression for some reason in this world.
Lies and Broken Promises - A Tale of Addiction by Alan Bradley Lies and Broken Promises - A Tale of Addiction by Alan Bradley April 03, 2012 $4.99 83363 words Sample 15%
Alan seeks solutions as anxiety and depression get the best of him and he tumbles into the downward spiral of full blown addiction. After molestation at a young age, Alan participates in numerous sexual experiences as he struggles with his ever increasing eratic behavior. His true story describes his drug addiction in detail and follows his difficult journey through addiction and prison.
You'll Never Guess Who's Dying From Cancer by Michael Antcliffe You'll Never Guess Who's Dying From Cancer by Michael Antcliffe April 03, 2012 $4.99 31531 words Sample 30%
Upon hearing that his cancer had returned and that death was the inevitable outcome, Michael Antcliffe, on the verge of his 36th birthday, decided that he wanted to make a difference in the lives of those who found themselves in a similar position. Thus began a movement that started with a handful of people on Michael’s facebook friends list and grew to number in the thousands.
Trolling - Bacon Strips by Zardoz Trolling - Bacon Strips by Zardoz April 03, 2012 $0.99 50 words
This book revolves around survival in the outdoors.
From Snow to Sand by Bookpal Australia From Snow to Sand by Bookpal Australia April 03, 2012 $5.99 59143 words Sample 20%
Valentin Lycho’s "From Snow to Sand" is an autobiography written simply and honestly, and provides a unique insight into the life of a civilian family at the Eastern Front of World War II. Surviving the devastation and terrifying horrors of war, they later found themselves as immigrants on the other side of the world where they faced the difficulties of beginning a new life in a new country.