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Don’t Poke the Bear, A Memoir About Recovering from Abuse by a Narcissist by Maria Schmeig

Don’t Poke the Bear, A Memoir About Recovering from Abuse by a Narcissist by Maria Schmeig

Maria Schmeig’s harrowing tale begins with “This nightmare ends today,” and for anyone who has experienced the torment of emotional abuse, her story offers hope and healing.

At age 29, Maria believed she had discovered her soul mate, and a whirlwind romance led to marriage. However, the blissful façade soon crumbled, revealing a narcissistic husband who unleashed an onslaught of mistreatment upon her. For a staggering twenty-eight years, Maria endured this emotional anguish, but her unwavering resilience ultimately set her free.

In Don’t Poke the Bear, Maria candidly recounts her tumultuous marriage to a narcissist. She details the challenges of raising three children in an environment fraught with the need to tread cautiously, never certain when the next rage would ensue. She sheds light on the manipulation and gaslighting she endured from her spouse and reflects on her coping mechanisms. Her perpetual bewilderment at her spouse’s violent outbursts was a constant companion until she recognized the narcissistic pattern. This memoir chronicles her journey from the initial love-bombing to the heart-wrenching ultimate discard. It describes the exhilaration of early romance, the long, dark years of abuse and finally the protracted, bitterly contentious divorce, a grueling process exacerbated by her spouse’s unyielding intransigence, which stretched over two excruciating years.

Throughout her ordeal, Maria found solace in her supportive family, particularly her three now-adult children, and her unwavering faith. Don’t Poke the Bear is not just Maria’s story; it echoes the experiences of countless other victims. It stands as a testament to the resilience required during life’s darkest hours and the unwavering courage it takes to break free from the chains of abuse.

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3mph: The Adventures of One Woman’s Walk Around the World by Polly Letofsky

3mph: The Adventures of One Woman’s Walk Around the World by Polly Letofsky

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.

Polly’s GlobalWalk has been featured in over 2,000 newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations around the world including Good Housekeeping, CNN International, The CBS Early Show, NBC’s Your Total Health, and Fine Living Channel’s Radical Sabbatical. A documentary entitled Polly’s GlobalWalk has been released by Newcastle Productions.

In 3mph she richly details her journey with humor and honest reflection, the good times and the hardships. Sometimes serious, sometimes funny, but always inspirational, her story encourages us all to take on our biggest challenges–one step at a time.

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College Life of a Retired Senior by Yvonne Blackwood

College Life of a Retired Senior by Yvonne Blackwood

Seven years after she retired from the Royal Bank of Canada, ending a thirty-seven-year career, Yvonne Blackwood surprised her friends and family by returning to school to pursue an English degree. She craves knowledge and is motivated by four powerful reasons: To add texture to her writing; to ward off dementia by exercising her brain muscles with her studies; to add ongoing structure to her life by attending classes regularly; to inspire her two young grandsons to attend university full-time when they graduate from high school.

Blackwood attends Canada’s third-largest university and struggles with maintaining her established lifestyle, being in class with hard-to-connect-with millennials, and a shocking diagnosis in her final year. She stumbles upon several obstacles in her quest to earn the degree. They include two strikes at the university, one lasting 143 days; the lockdown of the campus when the WHO declares COVID-19 a pandemic; and hospitalization. The university’s motto is Tentanda Via—”the way must be tried.” Blackwood weaves this theme and the metaphor of climbing a mountain into the narrative as her guiding light. When some situations become almost unbearable, and she thinks of quitting, she perseveres, relying on her faith. She writes, “What I didn’t know was how much the pursuit of the degree would inform me, challenge me, satisfy me, and drive me to consider giving up on more than one occasion.”
Blueink Review writes: “Blackwood’s appealing attitude and resilience keep readers turning pages, rooting for her success. Ultimately, this is an inspiring story of an older woman’s quest for knowledge. A Reader’s Guide is included to spark discussion.”
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My Demon, My Jesus: An Extraordinary, True Story of Surviving Suicide, Defeating Depression and Demonic Oppression, and Discovering Real Joy by Blue Tapp

My Demon, My Jesus: An Extraordinary, True Story of Surviving Suicide, Defeating Depression and Demonic Oppression, and Discovering Real Joy by Blue Tapp

A near-death experience, a botched suicide that worked… then didn’t.

God had another plan.

“My Demon, My Jesus” is a Christian memoir about the author’s struggle with suicidal depression and how she destroyed her demons.

At 30 years old, Blue attempted suicide by swallowing a handful of sleeping pills. Her spirit left her body before she was brought back to life in the hospital. Blue is alive today because God miraculously saved her life. Four angels appeared and helped her call for help before she died.

However Blue’s battle with depression was far from over. She spent the next three years addicted to prescription medication under the care of a psychiatrist. But pills cannot cure depression.

Today Blue is completely free of depression and medication. She has learned the keys to living an amazing life of joy and victory. ”My Demon, My Jesus” tells about her near death experience, her struggle with addiction to prescription drugs, describes her healing process through meditative prayer. Others who suffer from depression can follow these same steps to reach true lasting healing.

Blue’s healing was miraculous. But it was not instantaneous. It was a process of learning how to think in a healthy way, how to shift thought patterns and spirit life from defeat to victory. Blue’s journey will help others climb their way out of the trap of poisonous thought patterns and prescribed drug addictions. There are so many people fighting this battle…

Blue’s story took another extraordinary twist in 2019. She began experiencing astonishing visions where her soul was taken to heaven to pray for the world with millions of other saints. Today the visions continue weekly with messages from heaven. God wants us to know that He loves and cares deeply about each one of us. He wants us to know Him intimately. All believers are being called to join with the saints in praying for our world, for a great awakening that will draw multitudes of people to the heart of God.

One of God’s charges was to write everything down, every vision in detail. As she did this, a connection became apparent between the visions and her own life journey, from her early experiences of demonic oppression and suicidal depression to eventual miraculous healing. The visions about God’s love were a message of hope to everyone battling depression.

So she’s told it all… from a demonically oppressed disturbed child who also fell in love with Jesus and prayed to become a Christian at six years old…to a suicidally depressed young adult who overdosed on sleeping pills and was brought back from death in the hospital…to years addicted to prescription drugs…to miraculous healing, victorious life, and divine visions. Don’t miss this incredible true story!

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Love Changed Everything by Wallace E Briggs

Love Changed Everything by Wallace E Briggs

The Briggs family (Bridges in the book) struggled to escape poverty because of Albert’s ill health. The children were happy until they realised they were deprived of the pleasures their friends enjoyed. But love surrounded and encouraged them every day of their childhood lives. Their days were filled with good times and adventures.
Eddie, the eldest child of four, suffered at the hands of the bullies. But his father showed him how to stand up for himself. Albert taught his children that success could come even after multiple failures if they kept trying. But when he had a lung removed, he lost his job and their home. The family moved in with Grandma in her terraced house in the Durham coalfield colliery village of Browney. Gran was already caring for her divorced daughter’s family of three young men. Somehow, they managed to coexist for over a year.
Almost a year later, the family was rehoused in a new housing development in Brandon and their first home with hot water and an indoor loo; what luxury. Eddie was training to become an unpaid Minister in the Independent Methodist Movement. His girlfriend, Doreen, for eighteen months, was the daughter of one of the Senior Ministers in the circuit of six chapels.
When Eddie met Pam, he was employed as a University Junior Technician, and his life was turned upside down. Cupid’s arrow flew and lodged so deep that the warnings of his friends in the Chapel never got past his ears. The pair were immediately smitten; nothing could part the young lovers. It was hard to break off with Doreen and even more difficult to heed the warnings of his associates in the chapel community. Pam was a Roman Catholic, and he was warned that their faiths were incompatible.
After purposely underperforming at school GCE ‘O’ level, Eddie studied part-time at night school, and after six years, he gained HNC level Chemistry certification. Then, he was invited to take up a career in Technical Sales by a National supplier of scientific products and instrumentation. Within a year, he and Pam had secured a mortgage on their first home and never looked back. There were ups and downs, but love always got them through the sticky patches. Eddie and Pam are approaching their diamond wedding anniversary.

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My Canvas Bag by Lucas Kinkaid

My Canvas Bag by Lucas Kinkaid

Mark’s parents drink too much, and his family often forgets him. He works hard to hide the harsh reality of his home life. Mark keeps a canvas bag hidden close to his home. It contains blankets, a flashlight, cans of food, a transistor radio, things to read, and more. The canvas bag has everything he needs to escape from his family’s dysfunction. It enables him to enjoy the peace and solitude of the woods near his house.

The anger and resentment Mark has about his life increase as he gets older. He makes some bad decisions and gets into trouble. Mark then decides to try and improve. He refuses to give up on himself.

Mark is told by teachers he has a talent for writing. His life is then changed forever.

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Rasputin: The Memoirs of His Secretary by Delin Colón


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Available and annotated for the first time in English, Aron Simanovitch's memoir offers an intimate view of Rasputin, through the eyes of his secretary.
Simanovitch reveals Rasputin's progressive ideas for social and economic reform that outraged the nobility. In the process, he paints a tawdry image of early twentieth century Petersburg society, with its gossip, plots and intrigue. But more importantly, his revelations about Rasputin's humanitarianism lend a three-dimensional view to this controversial figure of Russian history.
Delin Colón, co-author, is the great-great niece of Aron Simanovitch.

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Driving Toward Clarity: (Re)Discovering America and Myself Along Route 66

About Driving Toward Clarity: (Re)Discovering America and Myself Along Route 66:

I fully believe in being open to the moment. I believe that life falls out of the sky and into our laps, and if we’re smart about it, we can recognize these gifts and make the most of them.

Life fell out of the sky and into Brian Westbye’s lap when he was suddenly terminated from his corporate job of 12 years and he spiraled into a hideous depression/midlife crisis. Why? Because what do you do when you find yourself in a hideous depression/midlife crisis? You drive Route 66 solo and reconnect your life along the way, of course!

In Driving Toward Clarity: (Re)Discovering America and Myself Along Route 66, the Great American Midlife Crisis takes on the Great American Road Trip. In May of 2019, Westbye set out to drive on (but mostly along) Route 66 in order to see a foreign-to-him America and to retrace his life; to (re)discover himself. And over the course of seven days, eight states, and 2,539 miles, Westbye saw the country change before his eyes and compared the self that he was to the self that he had lost. He discovered old and new passions. And he discovered that a) Route 66 is pretty awesome, and b) his life is pretty good.

Westbye brings a keen sense of observation and a wicked sense of humor to a tale that will appeal to Depression and Anxiety Warriors and Route 66 fanatics alike and that conveys a very powerful message: regardless who you are, where you’re from, or where you’re at in life, you have a friend in yourself and the world at large.

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Cruising the Mississippi by Al and Sunny Lockwood

About Cruising the Mississippi by Al and Sunny Lockwood:

If you love travel, beauty, history, fabulous food, and genuine old-fashioned fun, you’ll love this amazing paddle wheel adventure along the mighty Mississippi River.

From a vibrant New Orleans’ Jazz concert at famous Preservation Hall, to the largest plantation mansion on the Mississippi (Nottoway Plantation), to eye-opening Civil War battlegrounds, this lively travel memoir brings American history and Southern culture to life.

The paddlewheeler itself is an enchanting antebellum masterpiece. Period furnishings. Tiffany lamps. An authentic steam calliope. And a huge front porch with comfy rocking chairs where you can relax and enjoy the natural wonder of America’s greatest waterway.

Riverside cities offer their own unique attractions, steeped in history and plantation grandeur.

Thrill at the beauty of Saint Mary’s Basilica in Natchez, Mississippi. Consecrated in 1886, it’s architecture and stained glass windows rival the churches of Europe.

Learn about the Republic of West Florida, the shortest-lived nation in North America.

Discover the opulence of cotton and cane sugar plantation owners.

Celebrate with the members of the Rosedown Baptist Church in St. Francisville, Louisiana.

Savor blue crab cakes with Cajun tasso or catfish with black-eyed peas and greens, or other local culinary specialties.

Share a lifetime’s experiences with two high-spirited seniors as they enthusiastically explore the most famous river in the U.S. and its fascinating riverside towns.

In this warm and personal travel memoir you’ll learn things about America you never knew before.

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Teachings of the Himalayan Masters, Their Secret Knowledge and Practices by M.G. Hawking

About Teachings of the Himalayan Masters, Their Secret Knowledge and Practices by M.G. Hawking:

A Kindle Unlimited book. Journey into a Legendary World to Discover the Most Powerful Knowledge of the Ages. Transcribed from the journals of explorer M.G. Hawking’s sixty-two months in a remote region of the Himalayas, this book contains detailed narratives of his experiences with the remarkable individuals he encountered in a small village deep in the mountains.
These accounts set forth the essential knowledge and specific practices utilized by true masters to attain extraordinary powers and perception, esoteric knowledge that has for millenniums been concealed in silence. Organized topically to be used as a study guide, chapters include: Regarding Translations, The Nature of the Masters, The True Nature of Reality, The Quality of Physical Things as Symbols, The Scope of Power and Knowledge, Fundamental Understandings, Advanced Foundational Recognitions, Gathering and Controlling Energy, Powers of Healing, Visualization Practice and Procedure, Master Visualization, Thoughts on the Teachings of the Himalayan Masters, and The Role of Science in Understanding Non-Ordinary (Psychokinetic) Events.
An unprecedented account that is inspirational and richly enlightening, this book is an incomparable read for anyone on a spiritual path or seeking greatly expanded personal knowledge and power. A Kindle Unlimited Book, 2020 Edition, 18 Sections, 34 Subsections, Kindle e-reader page count 415. For more information, please see the ‘Read Sample’ feature on the book’s Amazon page. Thank you.

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https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Life-Memoir-Unlocking-Anorexic-ebook/dp/B01NCIAGG3

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In this painfully moving memoir, take a firsthand look at anorexia through the eyes of a young girl. Even in kindergarten, Rachel Richards knows something isn’t right. By leading us through her distorted thoughts, she shines a light on the experience and mystery of mental illness.

As she grows up, unable to comprehend or communicate her inner trauma, Rachel lashes out, hurting herself, running away from home, and fighting her family. Restricting food gives her the control she craves. But after being hospitalized and force-fed, Rachel only retreats further into herself.

With a driving perfectionism, she graduates college with honors. But at sixty-nine pounds, Rachel is a shell of nervous and obsessive behaviors that have controlled her life. Years of self-harm and self-loathing have fueled the inner battles between good and evil, health and sickness, and life and death.

Acting on stage offers her moments of freedom from the skewed perceptions she’s constructed over the years. But her dream of a career in theater is not enough to save her. What is the secret that will finally unleash her will to recover?

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Stage 5: A Cancer Journey

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Stage 5: A Cancer Journey is the remarkable story about overcoming terminal cancer.

The patient’s prognosis was grim, and his life expectancy was projected in months, not years. He was considered to be at Stage 4 – and most Stage 4 cancer patients do not make it. There is no cure. There is only hope.

The challenges were enormous. But his success at navigating this deadly disease is a well-crafted story you need to hear, and he tells it in an inspirational way.

David emerged as a cancer survivor, and was able to arrive at an unthinkable destination: Stage 5.

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Walking On Water: Five Ingredients for Living Through Life’s Toughest Challenges by Ruben Narváez Garcia

Walking On Water: Five Ingredients for Living Through Life’s Toughest Challenges by Ruben Narváez Garcia

What if all of a sudden you had a terminal illness and you were given less than a month to live? Would you change anything?

February 11, 2018 transformed the way author Ruben Narváez began to look at life. That day, he was diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer. The prognosis was grim. The doctor said that if Ruben were lucky, he would live a month at the most. That meant he needed to write his will, buy a plot, and plan his funeral — he didn’t do any of those.

Having been a Christian for almost 30 years, it was time for the biggest test of Ruben’s faith. He began to live as if every day was his last, enjoying life like never before. In making the best of his last month, he stopped everything so he could spend quality time with his loved ones and began traveling to places he’d only dreamt of.

Life took on a new meaning, every day became an adventure and an opportunity to appreciate the small things. Worry, stress, and other negative emotions became meaningless. No matter the circumstances, life would now be full of happiness and joy every day.

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Pocket of Pain by LadyWarfield

Pocket of Pain by LadyWarfield

Pocket of Pain is a coming-of-age story that takes place in a world of 80’s popular culture, music, and fashion. As her parent’s marriage falls apart, Suzanne escapes into a relationship with a boy who is five years older and ends up being more controlling than her father.

She escapes once again, this time as she leaves for college, and submerges herself in the RVA punk rock scene. Ultimately, a dark secret from the past surfaces, and she is forced to take another hard look at the relationship that she thought was over before she can finally leave the past behind.

Pocket of Pain offers a message for all young women willing to listen. For those who have experienced gaslighting and abuse, it’s an important conversation piece and a reminder that we are not alone. While heartbreaking at times, it also shows the resilience and optimism that this young girl always held on to. Through her story, we get to experience her journey as she takes you through the euphoria of her quest to find happiness.

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Suitcase a True Inspiring American Dream Story by D N Chadha


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A True and Inspiring American Dream Story

The memoir of an ordinary man . I am not a rich businessman or famous celebrity but an ordinary man who came to America with only a Suitcase.My story is the story of all Immigrants who came to America with only a suitcase …and some Extraordinary dreams .You have a desire and goals to succeed in your career ,business and education in order to have a better life for you and your family in America .
How you achieve your goals with your focus, hard work ,confidence .passion ,positive attitute adapting to the change , and determination have been revealed in my story Inspite of many challenges ,dificulteis and failure’s. Importantly , these elements of success can be applied to everyone ‘s life today .Suitcase goes beyond the milestones achieved in in my professional life ,Career, my daughters education and financial success .
Suitcase reveals the story of my passion for politics and defending democracy , Voting Rights, issues of racism, diversity , women rights ,LGBT ,climate change , Covid -19 and Helping the poor and feeding the hungry .My journey seeks for the Health Wealth and Prosperity of the World community and humanity.

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Walking in Footsteps of Promise: A Memoir by Kiran H Dellimore

Walking in Footsteps of Promise: A Memoir by Kiran H Dellimore

Walking in Footsteps of Promise is a thoroughly engaging memoir chronicling one young man’s unadorned journey of promise – with many ups and downs, and several themes which are very relatable. From growing up on a tiny Caribbean island to surviving a near-fatal car accident, and using the momentum of his recovery to finally take control of his own life. Walking in Footsteps of Promise is sure to give you inspiration and renewed zeal to pursue your dreams and goals no matter what challenges you encounter in life. This book will remind you that you are not alone in experiencing failure and hardship; and that the triumph of the human spirit over adversity is an old tale which must be constantly rewritten with each challenge that life brings.

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THROUGH THE FIRE by Nick Klingensmith

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After being thrown out of a Las Vegas hotel in a drunken haze, jeopardizing his career and relationships, Nick Klingensmith had to make a change. A 4-time cancer survivor, type-1 diabetic, recovering alcoholic with 4 herniated discs, nerve damage and sleep apnea, he defies it all when he finds Obstacle Course Racing.
Refusing to accept his circumstances, he finishes numerous obstacle races, the Boston and Chicago Marathons, and the Spartan Ultra, culminating in 127 miles of endurance racing in 6 weeks.
This isn’t just a story about a drunk, diabetic cancer patient who overcomes adversity to become a mediocre, middle-aged athlete. His story focuses less on physical achievements and more on his mental and spiritual approach to overcoming life’s challenges.
Nick is a raw and passionate storyteller who holds nothing back when revealing who he used to be and the person he is now. The circumstances he faces show others that they are not alone, and that they too can defy their limitations.

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In the House of Schizophrenia: A Certifiable Memoir

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Relive with Anne a very interesting period of employment: as a staff in a state psychiatric step-down unit. Newly divorced, she unwittingly takes on a job that dramatically changes how she sees the world. Experience the work that she soon learns is full of fun and more importantly, shows her that everyone is made of the same stuff.

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Heart to Submit: The First Step Toward Life is Heart Failure

About Heart to Submit: The First Step Toward Life is Heart Failure:

Strap into this exhilarating ride with first-time author Glen White as he lays out all his memories and raw emotions, and experience the adrenaline-charged heartbeat of his story first-hand. You’ll be riveted by his quips and anecdotes, but even more, awed by his discoveries as he deconstructs his near-death experience, step by heart-wrenching step. What did this death-encounter change in his life? Everything, he says, including how he perceives time and invests in his wife and kids. From tough moments in his childhood to tough topics in today’s culture, Glen shoots straight down every avenue, all the while asking you to think about how it could affect you, your life, and your loved ones. Just like breaking the fourth wall, he challenges you to apply the principles to your own life as you’re transplanted right into the story with him.

So, don’t wait or hesitate. Step into the journey that will challenge what’s most important in your life, beg you to rethink the choices you’ve made, and in the end, earnestly ask, Are You Ready?

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