William Meffert, his father, and his son are all surgeons. From World War II and Vietnam to today, they have all fought the battle for human life. In There Were No Flowers, Meffert links together the individual lives of grandfather, father, and son to tell a story of war, surgery, trauma, and the joys of family and love in the face of it all. $0.99 on Kindle.
There Were No Flowers
Free: Becoming Fearless: Finding Courage in the African Wilderness
This fast-paced account of a unique exploratory expedition follows the author and her fellow river guides as they raft 170 miles through Tanzania’s Selous Game Reserve, the largest uninhabited reserve in Africa, down rivers teeming with thousands of hippos and crocodiles. After completing the river portion of the adventure, they follow a remote, rarely used route to scale Mount Kilimanjaro. Every day brings new adventures with wild beasts and environmental challenges. Despite the obstacles they face, the group not only survives but thrives in a place where, at the time of their journey in 1981, any contact with the outside world was impossible. Readers will have a hard time putting this book down. Free on Kindle.
Free: A Perfectly Good Fantasy: A Memoir
Brace yourself for this darkly funny sequel to Lynn Walkers award-winning book, Midnight Calling: A Memoir of a Drug Smugglers Daughter. Fiercely determined to live without drugs and alcohol, Lynn has rebuilt her life survived, somehow, her dad and his cocaine but she cant seem to find all the pages to life’s instruction manual.
With wit and insight, she takes us on a journey, and what a trip it is! Knocking over chairs and trying not to drink vodka in a Russian castle. Peeing next to a wild grizzly bear. Cocaine-addicted lab rats. Trudging through the wilderness of relationships in search of this thing called love.
Even if you’ve never struggled with addiction (or love), you’ll find humor and wisdom in this very human, true story of how we can use just about anything booze, relationships, potato chips to try to change the way we feel.
This is a candid and stubbornly hopeful memoir but be prepared you just might catch a glimpse of yourself on this wild ride. Free on Kindle.
Traveler Between Worlds
This awe-inspiring odyssey transcends the boundaries of time, culture, and the human spirit. Jo describes her participation in VETS (Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions) programs as she experiences the healing power of plant and animal medicines in Mexico. She writes about being a Sundancer on the Lakota and Menominee reservations. Her clear narrative delves deep into the portals of consciousness and realms of the sacred.
Amidst the chaos of war and the aftermath of conflict, Jo shares stories of her work and life in Kurdistan after the invasion of Daesh/ISIS, and her deployment on HKIA Military base in Afghanistan.These chapters provide a stark contrast to her work and travel in the peaceful countries of Malta, Nepal, New Zealand and Thailand.
In this riveting memoir, Jo’s life path unfolds as a kaleidoscope of profound encounters as she seeks answers to her life’s purpose while navigating the grief of losing her son, and others close to her.
From remote Alaska to remote Australia, to the mountains of China with the Shaolin, “Traveler Between Worlds” offers a unique glimpse into the character of courageous individuals and mysterious landscapes.
Join Jo in “Traveler Between Worlds” which serves as a companion to her first book, “Traveling Off the X” and her poetry book, “CLASH-Poems From Conflict Zones” by Jo Patti. Artwork by Denali Schmidt. $9.50 on Kindle.
Professional Courage
Are you curious about the real-life experiences of a soldier who stood on the frontlines of history?
Professional Courage by Major General Jack Leide is a captivating journey through the life and career of an exceptional soldier and intelligence officer. With a profound blend of history, personal experiences, and invaluable insights, this book is a must-read for historians, students of warfare, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the military and intelligence realms.
Leide’s narrative takes you through his remarkable career, spanning airborne infantry, intelligence organizations, and special operations. His dedication to serving his nation and supporting fellow soldiers shines through the pages, offering a firsthand account of the challenges and sacrifices made in the line of duty.
The book offers a unique window into the latter half of the 20th century, with vivid accounts of combat in Santo Domingo, the jungles of Vietnam, and the intense war room during Desert Storm. Leide’s role as a defense and army attach to China during the Tiananmen Square massacre and the evacuation of American citizens adds another layer of depth to his experiences.
This book also sheds light on the challenges of working within international coalitions during combat, the value of human intelligence and special operations forces, and the moral dimensions of war.
In this book, you will learn:
Hardships of the infantry in combat.
Importance of Language and Area Study.
Necessity to tell it like it is no matter the consequences.
Importance of intelligence in peace, crisis and war.
Parochialism is counterproductive during military operations.
From global crises to personal sacrifices, this book offers a comprehensive view of a distinguished military career that has left an indelible mark on US national security and policy. It’s a vital contribution to history and an essential resource for those seeking to learn from the past to navigate the challenges of the present and future. $0.99 on Kindle.
My American Dream
The Hinaki
If you enjoyed the movie Whale Rider you’ll enjoy this book. Set in a small Mãori community this story follows twelve-year-old Manaia as she navigates the trials and tribulations of life. The myriad of unique characters will touch your heart as each has an impact on this wonderfully magical wahine. Her journey is brought to life as her rich naivety will have you both laughing and crying. Explore the spirituality that is uniquely New Zealand and that quintessential Aroha that only Mãori culture brings. $2.99 on Kindle.
Anthrax to Zodiac: A Snarky PI Delves into the Most Notorious Unsolved Mysteries of the Past 150 Years
BIOLOGICAL ATTACKS, KIDNAPPINGS, HIJACKINGS, HORRIFIC MURDERS THAT ROCKED THE NATION AND WERE NEVER SOLVED
From A to Z, Huddle lays out the events and evidence and tests theories. As details of the crimes that have haunted America for over 100 years are revealed, the cases you thought you knew may not be so clear-cut after all.
Free: Always Ahead: 12 Striking Stories of Determination, Commitment, and Inspiration in Pursuit of Success and Freedom
Discover heartfelt, honest, and relatable tales that will help you turn your past into a future of happiness, success, and wealth.
Are you tired of hearing about billionaires who work hard using generational wealth that was handed to them on a silver platter?
Do you want to connect with genuine people from humble beginnings who prove that your start in life doesn’t determine your success?
Are you looking for your sign to help you figure out what your next steps are, and how you can ensure that you succeed?
Then keep reading
Imagine you’ve won the Golden Ticket. You’ve spent weeks lining up outside the store to be the first customer in. You’ve invested each day in a new bar, hoping that this one will be your lucky break.
And there it is, finally in your hands. You’ve unwrapped that chocolate bar and the glistening color of reward is shining back at you. Its a pretty good feeling. As though your troubles have melted away and you can relax knowing that you have made it.
Now imagine that you’ve won 12 tickets. 12 invaluable tickets that will help you carve out your path and make your mark upon this world in any way of your choosing.
This book can give you just that. Discover 12 real-life stories from inspirational people who made their way in the world to achieve that sense of peace through success.
Use their Golden-ticket advice to mentor and guide you as you navigate a difficult global climate that seems almost impossible to leave a lasting impression on.
Understand just what it takes to really be the best, and unwrap tips to help you outshine the competition and finally achieve that all-illusive American Dream.
Free on Kindle.
Free: Broken Pieces: (and the fun things you can do with them)
Torn between family, a demanding husband, and emotional upheaval, can an aspiring young actress find the courage to embrace her passion and independence in the face of overwhelming obstacles?
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, the youngest in a family of six children, Reedy Gibbs was tormented by her mentally disturbed eldest brother and learned to survive by staying out of the way and doing as she was told. After graduating high school, she moved to Chicago to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. Caught up in the big city excitement and her new life, she meets a handsome but troubled musician and gets lured into his stoner lifestyle.
Receiving tragic news from home, her life spirals out of control. Grief and fear cloud her judgment, and she allows herself to be seduced into marriage.
Always the pleaser, she goes along with her husbands dream of living on a Northern California commune, even though her heart longs to be in the city pursuing her dream of acting professionally. After years of living as hippies, they buy land of their own and build a rock house with their bare hands, and Reedy gives birth to two children. She endures years of living without electricity, plumbing, or a telephone; however, these hardships do not deter her from her dream. Finally, she endeavors to stand up for herself and begin life anew as a working actress and single mother.
A memorable adventure filled with vibrant characters, hardships endured, and inner strength revealed, Reedy’s memoir will take you on a journey that will inspire and amuse, but, most of all, will fill your heart with hope that all difficulties can be overcome. Free on Kindle.
Life After the Red Flag
Free: Stories for My Children: The Pursuit of Justice, Adventure, and a Family’s Search for Place
Comical short stories of sometimes near death outdoor adventures, army basic training, defense of the constitutional right to nude dancing, a cursed string of World Series calamities and more. Stuart and Lisa are married criminal defense attorneys struggling to balance family life with three kids with the rights of their clients. After a stressful death penalty murder trial, the family moves to Alaska in search of a better life. Free on Kindle.
Camp Fire Girl
Camp Fire Girl is a gripping and poignant account of one woman’s harrowing journey through the deadliest wildfire in California’s history. Written by a courageous nurse who faced the inferno head-on, this book offers a personal perspective on the heart-wrenching experience of surviving a wildfire disaster. $0.99 on Kindle.
Choosing My Tomorrow
The Birth of Joy
What happens when everything you know comes crashing down?
Upon returning home from golf on a rare afternoon free of responsibilities, Dr. Beverly Joyce, a busy and beloved OB-GYN, listened to a phone message that would shake her identity and send her on a life-changing journey of self-discovery. That call would instantly help free her from the hidden doubt, guilt, and shame that had plagued her throughout her life.
In ‘The Birth of Joy,’ Dr. Joyce offers a candid glimpse into her personal and professional life, revealing how she navigated childhood traumas, the demands of being a physician, mother, daughter, and more. Her journey from burnout to self-discovery unveils her path to becoming her true self and finding a deeper calling.
Throughout this deeply revealing and engaging memoir, Joyce attempts to answer the questions so many women physicians have struggled with: Who am I? What do I believe about myself? How do I find meaning and satisfaction in life as a physician and outside? What excites me and keeps me focused on the path ahead?
With honesty and grace in describing her journey, Joyce inspires readers to reflect on their own experiences and to search for and find their most authentic selves. $0.99 on Kindle.
Rising From Ashes: A Testament of Strength and Survival After Narcissistic Abuse
What do you do when you hit rock bottom?
Rising From Ashes is a powerful and courageous memoir by Faith C. Echo that delves deep into the harrowing journey she undertook to break free from the clutches of a toxic relationship. With unwavering candor and vulnerability, Echo lays bare the tumultuous four-year ordeal she endured at the hands of a malignant narcissist, an experience that threatened to consume not only her but her children as well.
In this poignant and gripping narrative, Echo shares her struggles, triumphs, and the painstaking process of rebuilding her shattered life. Seamlessly blending personal insights with vital information, practical advice, and transformative tools, she provides a lifeline of hope to others who have faced or are facing similar forms of abuse. It doesn’t merely recount the horrors of Echo’s past; it illuminates a path toward healing, resilience, and empowerment. $0.99 on Kindle.
3mph: The Adventures of One Woman’s Walk Around the World
Polly Letofsky left her Colorado home and headed west across 4 continents and over 14,000 miles–by foot–to become the first woman to walk around the world. In a spirit of adventure, along with the goal of raising global awareness for breast cancer, strangers welcomed her into their homes. The world had embraced her. But in the middle of Polly’s journey, 9/11 flung us all into a crossroads in world history, and she found herself navigating a vastly changing world. $1.99 on Kindle.
Gone: A Journey Through Loss
In “Gone: A Journey Through Loss,” Carmen Alexis Gray shares her raw and courageous odyssey, grappling with the murder of her only son. This poignant memoir, enriched with a healing workbook, unveils the harsh realities of trauma, depression, and PTSD, guiding readers towards profound inner peace and resilience in the face of unimaginable loss. $0.99 on Kindle.
Forgotten Heroes: The untold story of White Missionaries and their black Assistants in the Rhodesian civil war.
Narrated through the prism of flashbacks from a young child who defied time to share her tale, this is a narrative where the causes of armed conflict may shift, yet the unchanging recipe and style remain constant. Within, the unsettling reality surfaces that children are sometimes exposed to sights and sounds that childhood should never encompass. Caught in the crossfire, civilians perpetually find themselves in an untenable predicament. Supporting or opposing any of the warring factions inevitably leads to ruin.
Exploiting communism, extremist ideologies, and propaganda, malevolent forces employ tactics that echo through time. The past and present blur as the ease with which young minds can be indoctrinated by hollow assurances is exposed. The aftermath of conflict rarely delivers the promised rewards, instead yielding a harvest of destitution and despair.
Liberators, who once symbolized salvation, often evolve into oppressors far exceeding their predecessors in cruelty. The book’s lens pans across five decades post-war, revealing a stark transformation: a region once heralded as the “breadbasket of Africa” now perennially extends a begging bowl. The same liberators wielded their power brutally, suppressing their own with ruthless intimidation. Tragically, this distressing cycle replicates in numerous nations today, a haunting pattern where countless innocents are ruthlessly slaughtered.
In this chilling account, the reader is beckoned to confront the unsettling parallels between history and the contemporary world, raising urgent questions about humanity’s propensity for repeating its darkest mistakes. $0.99 on Kindle.
Diamonds Beneath the Darkness: Life thru Lyrics …the journey to become
600 Devils
45 years later, a spiritually tormented smuggler reveals his shocking secret life. Born in a refugee camp, the author sidestepped hallucinogens, gangsters, law enforcement and conmen, graduating from pot dealer to personal gopher for a world-class smuggler to an undercover operative for an adjunct arm of the U.S. government. Marjans path took him to places he really didnt need to be long before he arrived. $2.99 on Kindle.
On Songwriting: Practical Tips and Insights from a Decade in Music City
Veteran, versatile singer/songwriter Aaron Espe’s new book is a remarkable and inspiring and courageous feat. It is a methodical and engaging deep-dive into the songwriting process, exploring creative psychology and providing useful tips to stay fresh through the ebbs and flows of songwriter life and craft. $0.99 on Kindle.
Passports and Parasites: An Extraordinary Journey of Adventure, Resilience, and Healing
Ever wondered how a passport can be a rollercoaster of emotions?
“Passports and Parasites” is a mesmerizing memoir that invites you to embark on a remarkable journey with Vashti, an intrepid traveler whose life unfolds across the pages in vivid and unvarnished detail. This captivating narrative takes you on a rollercoaster ride through Vashti’s life, from her daring adventures in war-torn regions to the serene shores of Curaao.
Throughout the pages of this book, you will experience the full spectrum of human emotionsthe exhilaration of exploration, the depths of despair when faced with unforeseen challenges, and the unbreakable spirit that drives Vashti to overcome adversity. Alongside her, you will grapple with unexpected adversariesparasitesand confront the harsh realities of infertility and the profound joys of motherhood.
But “Passports and Parasites” is more than just a memoir; it is a source of inspiration and resilience. Vashti’s journey serves as a beacon of hope, offering practical insights that will resonate with readers from all walks of life. Whether you’re seeking adventure, grappling with health issues, or simply looking for a fresh perspective, this memoir is your passport to newfound inspiration and unwavering resilience. $0.99 on Kindle.
Defying Odds: Empowered through Adversities
Have you ever asked yourself what would it take to transform a life steeped in challenges into a story of happiness?
Defying Odds: Empowered through Adversities is a fascinating portion of Marva Hyatts memoir, reflecting her experience growing up in abject poverty on the island of Jamaica, to chartering a successful career in the UK. Through resilience she has proven statistics about teen mothers and societys expectations wrong.
As you plunge into the pages of Defying Odds, you will discover the intimate details of Marva becoming pregnant at fifteen and again at seventeen years. Her triumphs through adversity were more evident when she became a police officer and a social worker, significantly impacting the lives of hundreds of youth and families.
This book is purposely aimed at teen mothers to give them hope in seemingly trying situations. See how Marva refused to let her situation define her but took each hurdle in stride to become the impactful woman she is today.
Dump and Chase: Living The Dream
LIFE IS LIKE A HOCKEY GAME, THERE ARE WINNERS AND LOSERS, BUT YOU WONT BE FIT TO BE TIED WHILE READING THE NON-STOP ACTION.
Dump and Chase follows a story of an adrenaline-fueled joyride of an ordinary Joe with extraordinary anecdotes to share. From the gritty streets of Buffalo, New York to the sun-soaked beaches of Fort Myers, Joes life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes an unwilling witness to a murder in Buffalo. He flees to Florida, hoping to outrun danger and save himself. While in Florida, he randomly encounters a couple of guys from other cities and forms a friendship based on their shared passion of watching hockey at a bar called The Goal Crease. This book is a thrilling masterpiece of zany adventures, exploring the hidden gems of Florida. $0.99 on Kindle.