Welcome Nonfiction Authors and Readers! Showing 101-150 of 1,485

[Danielle]

Hi Friends! I'd like to introduce my book "Just Make It Happen" which was created to assist others to improve the quality of their lives -- from overcoming a negative mindset to a complete life transformation. It was self-published and I'm not overly thrilled with the formatting of the book, however I believe you'll find a lot of value in its contents. It's currently being revised and I will let you all know about the revised addition as it becomes available. I've also started posting articles in my blog here if you'd like to take a peek.

Thank you for your time and I hope you read and enjoy the book!

Namaste

[Carmela]

My new book is in the literary nonfiction genre:

NOM DE PLUME: A (SECRET) HISTORY OF PSEUDONYMS, to be published by HarperCollins on June 14, 2011.

A description of the book is below, and you can check out the trailer here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL4PH2...



“Nom de Plume is a fascinating collection of stories – populated by individuals whose ‘doubleness’ is so distinct that they acquire secondary personalities, and, in some notable cases, multiple personalities. It’s a richly documented literary excursion into the inner, secret lives of some of our favorite writers.”

―Joyce Carol Oates



“This is a fascinating book on a fascinating subject. We all have other selves, but only some of us give them a name and let them loose in the world. Carmela Ciuraru steps behind a host of shadowy facades to interrogate the originals, and the result is both enlightening and wonderfully entertaining.”

―John Banville, author of The Sea, winner of the Man Booker Prize


“What to make of the paradox that some of the boldest writers have hidden behind pen names? Carmela Ciuraru has performed a valuable service in examining the phenomenon through her charming, sprightly, and illuminating biographical essays.”

―Phillip Lopate


“Nom de Plume is a delicious investigation of what leads the likes of the Brontës, Samuel Clemens, and Karen Blixen to ditch their names for safer, more romantic, or more intriguing identities when they write. Whether their reasons are practical or mysterious, their lives and choices are here charmingly limned by Carmela Ciuraru (a name that, in itself, has the allure of a pseudonym).”

―Honor Moore, author of The Bishop's Daughter




In our “look at me” era, privacy now seems a quaint relic. Everyone’s a brand. Self-effacement is a thing of the past. Yet as Carmela Ciuraru’s book NOM DE PLUME: A (Secret) History of Pseudonyms (HarperCollins Publishers; Hardcover; on-sale: June 14, 2011) reminds us, it wasn’t always like this.


NOM DE PLUME explores the fascinating stories of sixteen authorial impostors across centuries and cultures, plumbing the creative process and the darker, often crippling aspects of fame.


Various biographies have chronicled the lives of individual pseudonymous authors such as Mark Twain, Isak Dinesen, and George Eliot, but never before have the stories behind many noms de plume been collected into a single volume. Each chapter is a mini-biography, delving into the intrigue and turmoil behind the secret identities. These are narratives of secrecy, obsession, modesty, scandal, defiance, and shame.


Grounded by research yet highly accessible and engaging, these provocative, astonishing stories reveal the complex motives of writers who hoarded secret identities—sometimes playfully, sometimes with terrible anguish and tragic consequences.


A wide-ranging exploration of pseudonyms both familiar and obscure, NOM DE PLUME is part detective story, part exposé, part literary history, and an absorbing psychological meditation on identity and creativity.

[Laurie]

Hi! My name is Laurie Moulton and I just published my first book, Let the Adventure Begin! Theme Nights for Families with Young Children: Fun & Easy Family Night Activities

My author website is http://familythemenights.com . Please stop by and visit, and I welcome comments!

[Jill]

I'd like to introduce my adventure memoir, "Be Brave, Be Strong: A Journey Across the Great Divide" about my experiences in the Tour Divide, "The World's Toughest Mountain Bike Race." You can check out a preview right here on GoodReads at http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11....

[Larry]

"Hi everyone, I'm Larry Moniz. To quote an old saying, I''m a "Jack of all trades and master of none." In case you haven't already guessed, that mean...moreHi everyone, I'm Larry Moniz. To quote an old saying, I''m a "Jack of all trades and master of none." In case you haven't already guessed, that means I'm a writer. :-)
Actually, I'm a semi-retired journalist and publicist. In addition, I'm a working author. I published my first book as a trade paperback a few years ago. It's a self-help book on promotion for authors and is based on my experiences in book promotion and publishing. I also have contributions from a dozen others authors. Some are best-sellers, other just had clever promotional methods.
I've now released my first fiction book, a mystery/adventure set in New Jersey's Pinelands.
Putting the finishing touches on an earlier manuscript in historical adventure genre, and am also working on the outline of a detective novel set in the 1930s. Oh, I'm also the proud grandfather of three great kids ranging in age from 2 to 11.
Best to all.(less)"

[Trey]

I don't like Paul Theroux and his NY Times article about traveling to places people tell you to avoid is just plain stupid. So I wrote this because I am mean spirited: http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/2...

[Timothy]

Some of the themes on here have been getting a bit on the serious side. If you are into 'growing your own' fruit and veg, check out my latest published book, 'Beyond the Potting Shed'.
It is aimed mainly at relative beginners, and is full of hints and tips to help you avoid all the usual mistakes, without spending a fortune. If you have a patch of ground, almost anywhere, then give it a try. If weeds will grow, so will fruit and veg. it's just a matter of picking the right crops and knowing what you're doing!

All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer]

[Michael]

The Mob. Drug Cartels. Undercover Operations.
Terrorism Investigations. Street Crimes.

What can go wrong?

After retiring from the FBI, and as an ex-cop, I share the behind-the-scenes decision making that resulted in an operation either succeeding or failing.

Readers will be intrigued by parallels between police work and daily life challenges, and how basic law enforcement concepts can resolve problems and conflicts.

Read true stories, have fun and learn a few things along the way.

Walking the Corporate Beat: Police School for Business People

[Eric]

Hello My name is Eric and I'm excited to have found this platform of readers and writers that support new authors. My book info can be viewed (at) www.PledgingForSuccess.com

Thank You.

[Cindy]

Good day! My new self-help book is now available on Amazon Kindle and Smashwords. Paperback is about a month or two away. It's called 'How to Say No to Sex and other Survival Tips for the Suddenly Single.' It's easy to read, fun and offers practical advice on how to cope after a break-up and get your life back on track again. How to Say No to Sex and other Survival Tips for the Suddenly Single

[Stephanie]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005A5BI56 May wanna read this before your kids do. Reviewers, get your free copy. Don't try to trick me, kids.
'Facts of Life' Presentation, In Accordance with the Natural World's Universal Truths
www.amazon.com
While comparing mating behaviors of birds, honey bees, snakes and people fascinating differences and awesome similarities are discovered as it answers the question, "Why am I here?" Complete with illustrations in five chapters it introduces environmental ideas while inviting responsibility.

[Michael]

How about the in's and out's of passing a nice kidney stone? Part of a compilation of five essays.

Ain't Life Peachy

Best regards-

[Bryan]

I just published my new funny book on vintage recipes Kooky Cookery, here's the blurb!

What do bricks of tomato gelatin, pizzas made with baked beans, and hors-d’oeuvre impaled Santas have in common? They’re all part of American’s rich and fragrant history of bizarre food concoctions. Kooky Cookery is a campy cookbook parody and humorous archive of the nation’s Golden Age of peculiar creations.

You can read more about it at http://www.kookycookery.com

It's available in print and various ebook formats. It's also on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1463650892

[Elizabeth]

I am thrilled to announce that Risking Everything: Coming Out in Coffee Land http://www.comingoutincoffeeland.com has won the 2011 Global eBook Award for Best LGBT Non-fiction.

Synopsis:
The story of a southern woman who has it all—husband, children, career, friends, and a BMW convertible. So why, on her 50th birthday, does she hop a jet for Europe? Alone? Her flight takes her through Italy, England, Wales-the cathedrals, museums, backroads and kitchens, but ends in the rain forest jungle of Panama where she loses everything … only to find everything.

Risking Everything: Coming Out in Coffee Land is a story of adventure, betrayal, hope, and ultimately, living life on one’s own terms. Follow her journey…and discover why, today, Worley says, “Life is too short to drink bad coffee!”

Please check out my blog, Ramblings from the Mountain, at http://comingoutincoffeeland.com/cate.... This month's just published article: The Great American Disconnect. Or, in the words of Bill Maher about American politics, "The Left has moved to the right and the right has moved to the asylum."

[Spiro]

Hi all,

For those waiting on news of my new book, "Jack the Ripper and Black Magic: Victorian Conspiracy Theories, Secret Societies and the Supernatural Mystique of the Whitechapel Murders", it is released and now available.

Thanks
Spiro Dimolianis

Jack the Ripper and Black Magic: Victorian Conspiracy Theories, Secret Societies and the Supernatural Mystique of the Whitechapel Murders

[Elaine]

Greetings!

My book is about my long-ago friendship with Nick the Greek (Dandolos), the world's most famous gambler, and Old Las Vegas, which was quite different from what that city is like now.

My Friend Nick the Greek: Life in Las Vegas in the '50s is available from amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com. Excerpts from it appear on this website. Any questions about Nick or the writing process of a memoir, feel free to contact.
Elaine Campbell

[Susan]

Hey there, I'm Susan - glad to be here with you all. I'm part of the largest growing group of adoptees in the world today; Late Discovery Adoptees - people who learn as adults that they were in fact adopted.

Be sure to check out the book trailer!http://youtu.be/VgZS97YlqsE

[Mary]

http://www.amazon.com/Illustrated-Ant...

My husband and I have written this book as part of our "quest" to disestablish Secular Humanism as America's established religion. History, Science, Philosophy, Literature, Education -- We cover all the areas of society, past and present, that have been infiltrated and taken over.

[[deleted user]]

Hi everyone

My name's Mona Hanna and I've written a Christian non-fiction book.



The Nature of God: 50 Christian Devotions about God's Love and Acceptance

It's a collection of 50 articles about God's love, available in paperback or Kindle version from Amazon. Please check it out if you like devotionals.

Thanks, Mona

[Carol]

Mommy Can't You See... His EYES Are Always On Me!Carol Fetter

My book is based on a true story of child abuse, mine. After being inspired by Betty White, I have decided to donate a percentage of my book sales to childhelp.org.

My book can be found at the following sites:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mommy...

http://www.amazon.com/Mommy-Cant-See-...

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...

If you purchase my book, I will donate a percentage of the sales to this wonderful cause.

Thank you for your support of my book and childhelp.org

[Carol]

Thanks for your generosity in creating this opportunity! The book, Right Now Is Perfect: A Romance, An Adventure, The Unexpected Thereafter, is a memoir about sailing into the South Pacific sunset with the one you love. You’ll sail vicariously on a 36 foot boat to some of the most isolated and beautiful islands on earth. But, there is more to the story. See the book trailer http://youtu.be/bMuSXQZkaus
Or the Amazon page: http://www.amazon.com/Right-Now-Perfe...
Thank you.

[Jose]

Hello everyone,

My name is Jose D. Roncal and I am the author of "The Big Gamble: Are You Investing or Speculating?" and "The Truth Behind the Numbers in Financial Statements: A Step-by-Step Guide to Investigating Before You Invest". Both books are available for purchase through Amazon.com and Donald Trump said my first book was "A great read".

Please feel free to check out my website www.joseroncal.com to find informative and insightful articles on finance and investing.

Or find my books on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Truth-Behind-Nu...

http://www.amazon.com/Big-Gamble-Are-...

[Magda]

Vincent wrote: "This folder is for readers and writers of nonfiction.

Welcome! Please post your books or leave a comment!"

Hi Vincent,
Thanks for setting this up. My new book is Dark Waters - Chronicle of a Story Untold. It's my personal account of surviving a disaster on the Thames and it's also a mystery. It's available on Kindle and in pre-press now. The paperback should be out in a week and the hardback in two! - It's full of great photos of the Cambridge Univ set!
http://slowburnpublications.wordpress...

[Conrad]

Hello Nonfiction Aficionados:

The gestation of PATH to FREEDOM: My Story of Perseverance began in the upper reaches of the Amazon jungle, many years ago. That was before an extraordinary opportunity to attend West Point changed my ordinary life. That was before events took a truth-is-stranger-than-fiction arc from the Amazon Jungles of Guyana to the wind-swept plains of West Point - and back. That was before rude awakenings, especially after West Point - because of West Point.



I hope that you will take a look at what Path to Freedom has become. It has aged into an inspirational memoir with a simple proposition. Fly or die!

Path to Freedom: My Story of Perseverance is now available at several eBook retailers (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple iBookstore, Sony, and others listed at http://www.tcfbusgroup.com/).

All the best,
Conrad

[Magda]

Conrad wrote: "Hello Nonfiction Aficionados:

The gestation of PATH to FREEDOM: My Story of Perseverance began in the upper reaches of the Amazon jungle, many years ago. That was before an extraordinary opportu..."

Conrad wrote: "Hello Nonfiction Aficionados:

Wow , looks exciting. Will definitely look it up! Best wishes, Magda Allani

The gestation of PATH to FREEDOM: My Story of Perseverance began in the upper reaches of the Amazon jungle, many years ago. That was before an extraordinary opportu..."

Conrad wrote: "Hello Nonfiction Aficionados:

The gestation of PATH to FREEDOM: My Story of Perseverance began in the upper reaches of the Amazon jungle, many years ago. That was before an extraordinary opportu..."

Catherine wrote: "The Middle East Revolutions: A Framework for Analysis

My name is Catherine Claxton-Dong. I received a Ph.D. from Cornell University and have spent over a decade now working on ca..."

Catherine wrote: "The Middle East Revolutions: A Framework for Analysis

My name is Catherine Claxton-Dong. I received a Ph.D. from Cornell University and have spent over a decade now working on ca..."

[Magda]

Alice wrote: "

My memoir, BECOMING ALICE is a story of escape, survival, and assimilation. It begins in Nazi occupied Vienna, a harrowing escape and a struggle to f..."

It's incredible what we live through. . My stroy is one of survival too, Dark Waters Chronicle of a Story Untold is on Amazon and also at htt'://www.slowburnpublications.wordpress.com

[Magda]

Alice wrote: "

My memoir, BECOMING ALICE is a story of escape, survival, and assimilation. It begins in Nazi occupied Vienna, a harrowing escape and a struggle to f..."

It's incredible what we live through. . My stroy is one of survival too, Dark Waters Chronicle of a Story Untold is on Amazon and also at htt'://www.slowburnpublications.wordpress.com

[Larry]

MLK the Truth wrote: "The 13th Juror: The Official Transcript of the Martin Luther King Assassination Conspiracy Trial

For fourteen days in the winter of 1999, just blocks away from the site of Dr. King'..."

I was a crime and courts reporter for many years. No editing? Can't help but wonder how it holds interest for the average reader. Most people lack the attention span for that kind of drawn out detail.

How long is the book?

[Conrad]

Thanks, Magda. PATH to FREEDOM: My Story of Perseverance and your memoir, "BECOMING ALICE," seem to share a universal human instinct with readers - the will to survive. Wish you much success!.. Conrad

[Melissa]

Hi,
This is my nonfiction book on Amazon
Botany Flowers and Plants
http://www.amazon.com/Botany-Flowers-....
Any reviews on this book will be lovely.
MP

[Murdo]

I would like to introduce my new memoir, A Hole Without Sides. I was the first in my family to attend a university. In 1971, at age 21, I dropped out and signed up as  a volunteer with a British organization called Community Service Volunteers.

A Hole Without Sides  explores what happens when an individual steps off the conventional path, ignores all ‘sensible’ advice and embarks on a voyage of self-discovery. For all those who believe that they can and should micromanage their futures, read this book!

[Patricia]

Murdo wrote: "I would like to introduce my new memoir, A Hole Without Sides. I was the first in my family to attend a university. In 1971, at age 21, I dropped out and signed up as  a volunteer with a British o..."


Hi, Murdo -

I did some exploring on your website http://www.murdomorrison.com/ but was not successful in locating info on your book "A Hole Without Sides". Do you have another website? Or did I miss it on your website!!

Patricia

[Murdo]

Patricia wrote: "Murdo wrote: "I would like to introduce my new memoir, A Hole Without Sides. I was the first in my family to attend a university. In 1971, at age 21, I dropped out and signed up as  a volunteer wi..."

The book is so new that I haven't updated my site yet. A Hole Without Sides is available on this site and there is some information associated with it. The book recounts my experiences as a volunteer with Community Service Volunteers in Britain in the early 1970s and also working in a half way house for those with mental illness.

[Magda]

Timothy wrote: "Hi,
Noble aims Robert, I wish you well. I'm not sure what is worst, ignorance or bigotry. I am one of these odd balls who genuinely doesn't care what an individuals chosen beliefs are. That is ..."

The irony is that bigots from what ever religious break a central tenet most religions have in common, namely God (by whatever name He is recognised) knows best and Judgment is best left to him. The bigot sets himself up as ultimate translator of Divinity and also as final, and often bullying judge - a sacriligious activity indeed!

Magda Allani, author of Dark Waters - Chronicle of a Story Untold http://www.slowburnpublications.wordp...

[Lee]

My new book is now available in stores and online. Unfortunately it's not good news for most of us, but essential reading for anyone who wants to know why our government debt is so large, and the crippling future it offers us if changes are not made soon.
Pension Ponzi: How Public Sector Unions are Bankrupting Canada's Health Care, Education and Your Retirement

[Melissa]

Check out the world of stellar universe of the botany from around the globe. Increase the understading of the science and history of what gives the world the garnishing beauty of roses, geraniums, and cactus.
http://www.amazon.com/Botany-Flowers-...
This book is on Amazon for 9.99
Botany Flowers and Plants

[Simon]

The A-Z of Global Warming

Hi, interested in the climate and global warming? Then this book might be for you...


With the latest independent study - Berkeley Earth Surface Temperature (Best) study - confirming global temperature has risen by 1 C since 1950, now is a perfect time to learn more about this complex and pressing subject...

Worried about the climate? The adverse weather conditions that seem to be affecting the Earth? This book is for you. A complete guide on global warming and all related matters, set out in unique A-Z format, looking at the Amazon, Biofuels, Carbon Dioxide through to the Weather, Extinction and What You Can Do To Help. Each chapter deals with a specific aspect of global warming and the facts and science involved. Supplemented with photographs and chapter summary bullet points and Illustrated throughout. All facts obtained from multiple sources included NASA, NSIDC, IPCC, WWF, The Stern Review to name a few. Written for the lay person and seasoned climate change crusader alike...

WHAT THE READERS ARE SAYING;

"Global Warming Clarified"

"Cuts To The Chase"

"Global Warming In A Nutshell"

"Global Warming Encyclopedia"

"Creative, Inspirational, Educational"

"Outstanding, Simplistic Explanation Of Global Warming"

Educate your Kindle, download the A-Z of Global Warming today, only 2.99!

[Joyce]

Dear Jessica, this looks hilarious. I'm going to order it. I read too much serious history because I write historical novels, and I need the background. Right now I am reading The Burma Road about WWII in the CBI (China, Burma, India) theatre, readying myself for writing about it. My sites are:
www.mercifularetheblessed.net and
www.novelahealingplace.com
Sorry if there are any mistakes. I'm having eye surgery Tues. and things are a little blurry, but afterwards, I am going to order your book and laugh a lot. Congratulations! Joyce

[Leila]

Hi Everyone
Great to meet some fellow memoirists! I’ve been checking out your books requesting friendships. I just published my paperback, It Rains In February: A Wife’s Memoir of Love and Loss, last week and the Kindle version yesterday! Visit my Goodreads book page where I have a giveaway on at the moment – http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12...
Love Leila

[Kim]

Hello All,

I am pleased to announce my upcoming book launch for Running on G: What's Filling Your Tank? on Amazon on November 22nd. Thanks for the opporunity to use this platform to introduce myself and my book prior to the launch date. I am a self published author and I was lead to write this book due to a number of extraordinary circumstances in my life. I am not an experienced author in terms of marketing and publicizing my book, but I was told it was a story that had to be told, so I did it.

I have included the description as it appears on Amazon and anyone who is willing to read my book and support my launch by posting a review and/or publicizing my launch on November 22nd to your friends/contacts via email, FB & Twitter I am happy to provide a coupon code to purchase the book for ONE CENT through my personal bookstore www.kimberlyjjames.com.

Thanks for your consideration! - Kim

Kimberly James chronicles her life and the intimate details of how her "mess" collided with the love of God to catapult her into her purpose in "Running on G: What's Filling Your Tank?" This book tells her story of dealing with childhood trauma and difficulties throughout her adult life while delivering the message that no matter what life brings, we are the sole masters of our destiny and that even your pain has a purpose. "Running on G" puts readers into James' shoes and thought-process as she evolves through many debilitating life experiences. Her message to her readers is that nothing is pre-determined. Through sharing her story, she proves to be a perfect example of how people can overcome any level of adversity and redirect the course of his/her life as long as they are able and willing to grow through the limitations of their ego. The first chapter begins at the end of the book with an identity beautifully and authentically redefined through the evolution of a human soul. What is great is that the reader gets to be a part of that evolution and they too walk away feeling like anything is possible. This book is written in a style that allows readers to feel as if they are reading a diary or a novel with no shortage of drama. James hopes that her life experiences will give hope to others who face their own series of challenges and disappointments. Her goal was to give something back that will leave a legacy of hope and triumph, and hopefully improve the lives of others. "Like me, so many are perplexed by their suffering and uncertain how to navigate through the fog" James says. "This work is much bigger than me. I wrote it purely out of obedience. It is the most painful yet rewarding thing I have ever accomplished."

[Joseph]

Lee wrote: "My new book is now available in stores and online. Unfortunately it's not good news for most of us, but essential reading for anyone who wants to know why our government debt is so large, and the c..." This is a must read for anyone who wants a financially sound future. If you want the nanny state, you don't need to read Pension Ponzi. You're part of the problem.

[Sherry]

Hi Friends of Non Fiction,

I've been a part of Goodreads for a time, but am a bit slow in finding my own niche. In recent years, I have been far more interested in non fiction than fiction.

I'd like to introduce my newest book "TALKS WITH OUR CREATOR." It is a scripture based book of daily readings/meditations/reflections. Those who are reading it tell me it is not preachy and most definitely leans toward spirituality rather than religion.

I've tried to give people a thought to focus on every day, so I cover many things -- addictions, relationships, communication, self esteem, and finding the Creator of your understanding. I hope some of you will check out my new website (which has a number of pages of the book on it) at Sherryschultz377.com/MyBookBlog.

If there is one thought I am hoping to pass on to others, it is that we are all children of God -- no matter what our conception of God might be. Idealist that I still must be, I'd like to see human beings seeking their similarities and celebrating their differences.

[Joseph]

From your lips to God's ears.

[Anita]

November 8th is the big launch day for Letters to God on a Prodigal Son—Overcoming Addiction Through Prayer by Anita Estes. When you purchase the book on Nov. 8th you will be able to choose from many free gifts and your name will be entered into a contest to win either a $25 or $50 from some of your favorite stores! Here’s how: http://www.anitaestes.com/landing-pag...
I'd appreciate it if some of you would post to facebook and twitter for this. You can leave a comment here or e-mail me at anitawriter7@yahoo.com. I'm also looking for some pople to post an interview to their blog and in return I'll post an interview from you!

[Murdo]

I am pleased to announce the release of my latest book A Hole Without Sides. My previous book Roses of Winter was released in September of this year. In A Hole Without Sides I recall my experiences in the early 1970s with Community Service Volunteers in the United Kingdom and later working in a halfway house for the mentally ill. There is more information in the press release for the book, which can be found at http://lnkd.in/UZdPUN.
An ebook version is available on Goordreads.com. I hope you enjoy the book and would love to get feedback on it.

[Riisa]

So wonderful to meet everyone! I feel like I am a little late to the party, but I hope to meet lots of people and plan to stay for the duration.

I am slowly making my way through this list and would like to invite you to consider my work as well. I am a Christian author and completely overwhelmed, consumed and driven by LOVE. You can find my debut book(Breaking the Silence)here:
http://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Silenc...

(website)http://www.laughter-reborn.com
(Twitter)http://www.twitter.com/RiisaRenee

[Mark]

Hello everyone! I am the author of two self-help books. The first is How I Beat Sciatica and the other is The Ten Simple Secrets to Losing Weight. Many people have struggled with both back injury and weight problems and I wrote these to have a chance to help others.
The titles can be found through searching on this site and links to Kindle and Nook are on my website http://www.markdbarnes.info/books.php

[Harry]

Just Released Hamburg 1947: A Place for the Heart to Kip

Twenty-two years old and ready for peace, Harry Leslie Smith has survived the Great Depression and endured the Second World War. Now, in 1945 in Hamburg, Germany, he must come to terms with a nation physically and emotionally devastated. In this memoir, he narrates a story of people searching to belong and survive in a world that was almost destroyed.
Hamburg 1947 recounts Smith’s youthful RAF days as part of the occupational forces in post-war Germany. A wireless operator during the war, he doesn’t want to return to Britain and join a queue of unemployed former servicemen; he reenlists for long term duty in occupied Germany. From his billet in Hamburg, a city razed to the ground by remorseless aerial bombardment, he witnesses a people and era on the brink of annihilation. This narrative presents a street-level view of a city reduced to rubble populated with refugees, black marketers, and cynical soldiers.
At times grim and other times amusing, Smith writes a memoir relaying the social history about this time and place, providing a unique look at post-WWII Germany. Hamburg 1947 is both a love story for a city and a passionate retailing of a love affair with a young German woman."

[Gary]

Hi all. I'd like to invite everyone to check out my book, "Jew in Jail," which is the true story of my time in prison in upstate New York, as well as battle and ultimate recovery from alcohol & drug addiction. Aside from being a published author and writer, I am also a motivational & inspirational speaker as well!
http://www.jewinjail.com/
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_...


Here are the two latest interviews for my book, "Jew in Jail." I also have a radio interview scheduled for Monday night too!
http://ning.it/uL8FDN
http://ning.it/ugUPxh

Keep plugging your great books too everyone!

[Marcia]

Joan of Arc: The Mystic Legacy

For information about the book, please visit my website!

http://www.JoanofArcTheMysticLegacy.com