Biography & Autobiography - General

I'm going to tell a story, a story that includes, a month other things, the different ethnic people that comprise Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with whom I interacted with while growing up, including a little of their history. There will be transitions in time throughout...

Mark Twain would have loved and envied this book with its early times lawyers, judges, sportsmen, cowboys, circuit riding preachers and backwoods characters. Like Mark Twain, this elderly native Floridian and country lawyer builds his collection of stories into a saga. Courtrooms, churches, turpentine,...

"Me and the Ms.: What an Affair!" is an inspiring memoir of the author's introduction to M.S. The tone of the book is anything but self-pity. Rather, it is an honest insight into how the author discovered he had Multiple Sclerosis in 1996 and...

Mark Crear's Autobiography entitled - Why My Silver is Gold is a powerful and inspirational story of a two-time Olympian who won the 1996 Olympic Silver Medal with a Broken Arm and the 2000 Olympic Bronze Medal with a Double Hernia. Why My Silver...

Sienna Henderson and her eleven siblings come of age in dire poverty under a heavy-handed, overly-burdened but devoutly religious mother and a father caught up in his own personal struggles. Sienna determines to rise above her circumstances. At eighteen she finds love and the...

An aspiring artist, Haley Ryan slinks away from life in the city to a tranquil country existence. Faced with urgent circumstances, she knew she had to be steadfast and strong. Little did she know that pure delight, enchantment and romantic intrigue were lurking just...

I hope that this book can bring America's youth to the realization of the dangers of the wrong lifestyle and mentality. I never thought that what happened to me or any other tragedy that could have happened was possible. I some how felt that...

There are so many believers out there who have fallen through the cracks. They love the Lord Jesus Christ with all of their hearts but they are fed up with organized religion. They have seen through the masks that are being worn today and...

Little children possess a magic all their own. And the nice part about it is: We were all little once and all possessed this magic at one time in our lives. Von Bulow has captured the essence of this exciting, fascinating world of little...

The book ""Sketches in Prose and Occasional Verse of James Whitcomb Riley"" is a collection of short stories and poems written by the American poet James Whitcomb Riley. The book includes a variety of works, ranging from humorous sketches to sentimental poems. The stories...

Boredom never set in. She raised her six children while maintaining a family business of real estate and rentals. She painted far into the early morning hours after a long day behind the counter at Montgomery Ward. At age 51, she undertook and earned...

Vietnam: One Soldier's Experience is a unique portrayal in the life of a combat soldier who served with one of the Army's elite units, the 82nd Airborne, during the height of the Vietnam War and his subsequent transition back to mainstream America. Danny Coughlin...

In September of 2002, I found out that I had a breast lump in my right Breast. Therefore, I underwent an ultrasound guided core biopsy, revealing infiltrating duct carcinoma. I also had a Lumpectomy in October of 2002, followed by six (6) cycles of...

Retired educator Peter Halkias, in his autobiography Faithful to My Roots, writes about his childhood years during the German Occupation (1941-44) and the subsequent civil war that ravaged his native country of Greece. As he recalls, digging deep into his past, he writes of...

Why should you want to read this book? What's in it for you? Is there something you can learn and apply from reading these pages? Yes - - you're going to learn from a seasoned sales veteran what it takes for you to succeed....

Today child abuse has reached epidemic proportions. The factors are many. Social, economic, ignorance, etc. and it cuts across all social classes. Its victims are vulnerable children who are usually too young and frightened to protect themselves. Sadly, to hear of child abuse today...

Author: Michelle H. KramerISBN-10: 1418431982ISBN-13: 9781418431983Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/19/2004Pages: 208Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.48d

Author: Dominic PerenzinISBN-10: 1418410349ISBN-13: 9781418410346Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/19/2004Pages: 296Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 9.18h x 6.02w x 0.74d

The Works of Hannah More V1 is a collection of literary works written by the renowned English author, Hannah More. The book is the first volume in a series that compiles the author's most notable works, including her poetry, essays, and plays. Hannah More...

Author: Dale W. DukeISBN-10: 1414012969ISBN-13: 9781414012964Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/09/2003Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.26w x 0.63d

Critics acclaim Vol. 1 'I grew up playing sandlot baseball with Gordon in Clinton (MA) North End. I learned then to expect the unexpected from Gordon. He struck out often, but he was also always capable of hitting the long ball. His memoirs tell...

"Chicago is the product of its neighborhoods. The majority of them are integrated; some are not. When out-of-towners visit this huge city today and see persons of all races and creeds walking unmolested in most areas, they may have no idea of the pain...

In JERRI, A Black Woman s Life In the Media, Jerri Lange has written a personal, candid revelation of the situation of a black woman in the early days of media. She reminds us of a time when sheroes like Ms. Lange challenged powerful...

The Shrapnel Pickers tells two stories. The main theme is the true first person account of a boy's life in war torn England. From the London Blitz, through evacuations to the well-bombed midlands, and back in time for rockets and flying bombs, the reader...

Lionel Maithri was born in Sri Lanka and even as a child had a burning desire to understand the meaning of everything he saw. At the age of seven he had a cosmic consciousness experience, which implanted in him a source of inner energy...

Author: Ruth FisherISBN-10: 1413473768ISBN-13: 9781413473766Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/11/2009Pages: 112Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.71lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

Author: Augustine FernandezISBN-10: 1413468888ISBN-13: 9781413468885Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/28/2005Pages: 212Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.63d

Author: Anna GoinsISBN-10: 1413463045ISBN-13: 9781413463040Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/20/2005Pages: 428Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.49lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.06d

Flying Free: The Story of Kaddy Steele is the true story of a remarkable woman whose independent spirit and love of adventure made her a pioneer in flying as a WASP and as an airshow pilot. It is the story of a woman who,...

Four hundred years ago, Turkey's navy ruled the Mediterranean with galleys commanded by a pirate of unmatched brilliance - in love as well as war. Islam and Christianity in an historic struggle.Author: Rodney S. QuinnISBN-10: 1412201098ISBN-13: 9781412201094Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/16/2005Pages: 336Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.46lbsSize:...

A medical missionary's adventures in the Cannibal islands of the South Seas.Author: Barbara MayneISBN-10: 1412099765ISBN-13: 9781412099769Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/18/2006Pages: 372Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.04lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.83d

How love, passion, tenderness, thoughtfulness, friendship, heart-break and fun can be found where you would least expect.Author: Jose del SolISBN-10: 1412097053ISBN-13: 9781412097055Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/30/2006Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d

This book explores new scientific theories of the Multi Dimensional Universe, including the author's personal journey through a life-time of study and spiritual discovery.Author: Anthony MalpasISBN-10: 1412099404ISBN-13: 9781412099400Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/09/2007Pages: 204Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.47d

An inside look at the medical industry and how a current scandal within the operating rooms of America could adversely affect your health.Author: Ed LyttonISBN-10: 1412099684ISBN-13: 9781412099684Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/08/2006Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.37d

A woman's strength is like a tea bag; you'll never know how strong she is until she's in hot water. "The pen sure is mightier than the sword!"Author: Beverly HallISBN-10: 141209920XISBN-13: 9781412099202Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/14/2006Pages: 232Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.53d

What happens when a 79-year-old author returns to his childhood home after 61 summers to solve two mysteries and write his own obituary?Author: David AlterISBN-10: 1412096421ISBN-13: 9781412096423Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/20/2006Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.64lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.51d

Relive the thirties and forties. This partial autobiography begins in 1924 and ends with the author's marriage in 1949 in Austin, Texas. Short stories based on the authors life are included. See mymotx.com for examples.Author: John a. WeberISBN-10: 1412095530ISBN-13: 9781412095532Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/08/2006Pages:...

You have cancer. What in your life happened to bring on the illness. Family members experienced cancer, suicide, murder, rape, molestation and constant stress. Life is dangerous to your health.Author: Sharon ParenteauISBN-10: 1412096049ISBN-13: 9781412096041Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/16/2006Pages: 348Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.12lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w...

The book is a journey from early childhood to the far reaches of disassociation and insanity compounded with alcoholism.Author: Patrick J. SchnerchISBN-10: 1412095085ISBN-13: 9781412095082Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/24/2006Pages: 212Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d

A funny, powerful, honest, controversial and heartbreaking story written to fulfill a promise made before her daughter's life support was switched off.Author: Audrey M. RevellISBN-10: 1412094100ISBN-13: 9781412094108Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/17/2006Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.74lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d

Depicts the life of a boy and his family surviving the hungry thirties and World War Two.Author: James LawellISBN-10: 1412093481ISBN-13: 9781412093484Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/05/2006Pages: 164Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.38d

From farm life to religious life to married life: an Irishman's search for happiness. Life moves through cycles of success and failure, comedy and tragedy as events unfold.Author: Dermot McCormackISBN-10: 1412092078ISBN-13: 9781412092074Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/28/2006Pages: 220Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.63lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.50d

Twelve Days of Christmas is all about very vivid memories and the emotions they evoke. The first five "days" (i.e. chapters) recount traumatic experiences from early childhood: first awareness of terror, rage, remorse, disbelief, rejection, embarrassment. The remaining chapters continue the theme but with...

A true story about one family's extreme suffering, grief and tragedy, that goes beyond the power of one's mind to comprehend. A story so tragic, that for some, the only way out was suicide! Only the names have been changed to preserve the memories...

In From Country to Country Peter Buttuls relates the story of his multicultural family in three countries: Latvia, Germany, and Canada. He begins with his grandfather, a doctor, and his professional achievements in Latvia, while living under the strict Czar regime of Russia. The...

"RELAX!" is an academic memoir which combines a personal life story of mental illness with research on the American Self Help industry.Author: Al GarciaISBN-10: 1412089034ISBN-13: 9781412089036Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/21/2008Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.27d

A thoroughly captivating memoir, packed with debauchery, hedonism, sadness and real humanity; compelling with genuinely classic moments of cringing hilarity and sexual exploits from a formidable, joyously unashamed sexual male.Author: Alan Stuart-HutchesonISBN-10: 1412088216ISBN-13: 9781412088213Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/28/2006Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.64lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w...

George H. Reid's sea tales are delightful, innovative and fun and warmly welcome readers to join the camaraderie by participating in the pleasures and experiences offered at the worldly Paradise Bar.Author: George H. ReidISBN-10: 141208721XISBN-13: 9781412087216Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/29/2006Pages: 188Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 9.00h...

A true story sharing the faith and salvation of one woman.Author: Karen BelcherISBN-10: 1412086647ISBN-13: 9781412086646Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/12/2006Pages: 52Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.12d

An exciting adventure of one family's journey through two world wars, the great depression, tragedy, courage, love and humor. Filled with wit, candor and family fun.Author: Betty Duncan GoetzISBN-10: 1412085519ISBN-13: 9781412085519Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/06/2006Pages: 280Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.91lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d