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[Nina]

Yes, sounds very interesting!

[Darcy]

I added my upcoming release, From My Mother, to the book shelf! It is a piece of narrative medicine - a memoir on surviving and thriving in a family ravaged by genetic disease. The book releases March 28th through eLectio Publishing.

Here is the blurb:
From My Mother
Riveting, soulful, and courageously told, From My Mother is a meditation on grief, family, genetic disease and also a deeply personal account of the narrator’s coming-of-age amid medical crisis and tragedy to carry on the lessons from her mother to raise her young son. A story of loss, From My Mother is full of life, a story of beginnings as much as endings, a moving book that transforms suffering into art and inspiration. Darcy Leech was born to Jo Lyn Bartz, a mother who carried myotonic muscular dystrophy, a disease 1 in 8500 suffer from. Jo Lyn’s son, Dustin Ryan Bartz, was born with congenital muscular dystrophy with a high enough frequency of protein repeat mutations that of his 13 years of life, every day defied prior medical knowledge. Leech narrates a moving meditation of the enduring mysteries of what dormant harbingers of genetic disease may lurk within, the surprising possibilities in loss, and the deep resilience of the human spirit as the body weakens.

The narrative highlights the relationship between diseased mother and healthy daughter, revealing Jo Lyn as a woman of strength, a caretaker who quietly marched toward her own degenerative weakness, someone grappling for identity while ostracized by an invisible disease, and a resilient spirit who endured holding the child who inherited her genetic misfortune as he took his last breath. From My Mother is the honest story of finding joy through loss, living fully within limitations, and the universal struggle of grappling for identity against the device of innate genetic code through invested love and personal choice. From My Mother leaves the reader pondering the value of genetic testing, the beauty in a disease easy to accept as genetic fault, and the heart wrenching question of when life should be sustained by machine or ended by choice.

Here is my website! http://darcyleech.com/

I'd love to make some new Goodreads friends!

[Geza]

I have two memoirs, one just being released. The amazon links are:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Expo-Affair...

http://www.amazon.com/Children-Cold-W...

THE EXPO AFFAIR is a narrative memoir of international intrigue and romance that took place in the exotic setting of Expo ?70 in Osaka, Japan. As a host at the Ontario Pavilion, the author was approached by three Czechoslovak hostesses who wanted to defect to Canada. Notables such as former Prime Minister Trudeau, External Affairs Minister Mitchell Sharp and General George Kitching play a role, as do individuals who have since become prominent in Canada as businessmen, artists and ambassadors.

FOR THE CHILDREN is a narrative memoir that tells the story of my family's escape from Hungary and immigration to Canada in 1956. This is a gripping tale of bravery and the will to survive and achieve a better life in a free country, told from the viewpoint of a seven year old. The story is particularly relevant today when immigration everywhere is being viewed as a negative force, and a resurgent post-Communist Russia is causing problems in neighboring countries. It is time to remind ourselves of the struggles of the past, and of how difficult it is for some to attain peace and freedom, and a safe and happy life for their children. The book was conceived as the first in a trilogy of narrative memoirs: all three intended books are true stories of escape attempts I was involved in during the Cold War.

I would be thankful for reviews, likes and tags and would be happy to do the same for others.

[Meran]

Geza, that sounds like a great accomplishment! Being older (63 this year... Which I'm surprised at. My grandma was right. ) I've met so many "immigrants" and just do not get why it's such a bad thing. Yeah, our countries are all filling up... But that's not the immigrants' faults.
We do need to modernize, update our different countries rules for such things... But I'm thinking "easier" not harder. Or maybe "smarter" should do it ....
Humans have spread around the world, looking for better, greener, happier places to live.
Anyone not living in Africa is an immigrant, honestly.

I hope your book (s) do well!

[Meran]

Margaret wrote: "New Release: "Everything Will be Just Perfect"

Five star Editorial Review from Readers' Favorite just in: I’m so glad I met Margaret Eleanor Le..."

I love the title!!

[Geza]

Many thanks, Meran, for your comments. I totally agree with you that immigration is a good thing: certainly, it is what made the USA and Canada. It is imperative that smarter, more welcoming policies be developed instead of the hateful rhetoric that currently seems to be in vogue.

[Dan]

My memoir, Operation Cure Boredom, is finally ready for the world! Sixteen years it took me (with a lot of professional publishing help) to finally arrive, but here it is:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

I'm alternately elated and mortified, haha.

[Amy]

I added my biography to Goodreads today and the story is based on my father and the damaging abuse to the family and how it affected us. It's told from my viewpoint and everyday life with my father.

It's self-published on Amazon Kindle and I talk about when my parents were dating and their marriage and what my childhood was like and as I grew into an adult, It's heartbreaking and shocking at times.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

[Anthony]

Just posted put my review of Amy's A Hard-Knock Life on the sites

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Michele]

My Kindle Singles memoir, WALK AWAY, was published in July of this year. It's hanging tough in the top ten of three Kindle categories: Singles memoir, Singles page-turning narratives, general Kindle short reads: biographies and memoirs.

https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Away-memo...

The editor's blurb:
Walk Away is the unflinching and inspiring story of how author Michele Leavitt lived through the violence of her adolescence, how that violence haunted her through her escape to college and law school, and how she ultimately came to rise out of it to a place of possibility. It begins with lessons in self-defense from convicted killers, as well as a piece of advice: Do whatever it takes to be the one who walks away. Hard-edged but motivating, this is a story about overcoming the bleakest of obstacles.

[Martha]

I just added my memoir, Nothing Like Normal to the bookshelf (hopefully). It is about growing up with an older sister who becomes schizophrenic. It has resonated with many people who have experienced mental illness in a family member. Let me know what you think.
https://www.amazon.com/Nothing-Like-N...

[Leila]

Sounds great Martha! Have you considered joining the Round Robin Review Swap. We are on there buying and reviewing other member's books and it is working fabulously! If you join, I'd be happy to buy and review your book when it comes up in line! I recommend that everyone in this group joins in.

[Martha]

I'd like to participate but I'm not ready to purchase a book yet (I have too big of a stack from another author's group). I guess I'll jump in when I'm ready, Leila and thanks for the invite!

[Leila]

Hi Lonna,
Not to worry, it seems you didn't delete it as the bookshelf is still there :)
Kindest,
Leila

[Albert]

Is "Beamish Boy" on this shelf? and my NEW book "Writing as a Path to Awakening" is part-memoir and a huge resource for memoirists, so I hope it's okay to mention the giveaway. Thanks all, Albert https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

[Tim]

Crisis in Abyei: Notes From An Observer is my first book that relies mostly on words to convey the story.

In this 316-page book, I draw on volumes of notes created during my six months in the middle of Sudan observing two different referenda including the one that eventually split the country into two.

If you are interested, both a PDF copy plus a physical copy are available via my website @ http://timscottphotography.com/produc...

I look forward to any comments and, of course, reviews.

Tim

[Leila]

Albert wrote: "Is "Beamish Boy" on this shelf?..."

It will only be there if you add it :-)

[Andrew]

Hi I’ve added my book Margaret’s Story to the group’s bookshelf. It’s something a bit different, a biography in verse. Love to know what you think of it.

[Harry]

Added The Best of Days: A memoir of the sea.
Part one of my memoir. It should be enjoyed by those who love the sea.

[B.]

My memoir, Never Too Late: From Wannabe to Wife at 62 is available many places--from brick and board bookstores that can order from Ingram--through Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/B.-Lynn-Goodwi...

Today I found out I won a National Indie Excellence Award for it (upgraded from finalist). Thanks, Leila for helping us share here.

Lynn
Managing Editor of Writer Advice, www.writeradvice.com

[Valerie]

I just published my first book, a memoir entitled This Side of Heaven. It chronicles my life and that of my son's in the year following my husband's sudden death. I hope you'll check it out. It is available on Amazon.
This Side of Heaven

[David]

Great stuff here! And I applaud so many writers who are doing such brave work. My memoirs are award-winners and proud of them, but my new novel is getting good reviews. Midwest Book Review calls it “Absorbing...a beautifully-penned story.” A WELL-RESPECTED MAN is in bookstore and most easily available on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Well-Respected...

[Kathryn]

I am happy to announce that through May 13th, my book has been reduced to $.99 so makes a very affordable read. Of course, if you pick it up and enjoy, a review will be greatly appreciated! Thanks for your support!
http://bit.ly/two-minus-one

[Ajay]

Hello Everyone,

I am thrilled to announce my book Droplets. Released on August 8. Received 3 great reviews already by NetGalley reviewers. Available in all major online stores both paperback and e-version. This is a memoir which will take you through the life of a South Indian boy. His pains and struggles. How he survives the society's expectations to become either an engineer or a doctor. I am not influenced by any writers. This book I drafted in my own vision. Very honest attempt. Many will feel the astonishment how students from South India go through this everyday. Hope you enjoy this attempt of mine and leave some reviews. Thank you for reading this post and support as always.


Droplets

[Alyson]

Hi everyone!
I've commented introducing myself before, and now that my memoir is available on Amazon, I've added it to the list! Looking forward to seeing if any of my fellow writers here have the chance to read it and what you think

[Paul]

Empty Corridors Learning to Fail


My memoirs will resonate with people seeking nostalgia with a working-class edge. These spirited stories of a 70s motherless toddler, an 80s class clown and later, a 90s boy about town are energetic and raw. Journey back to the times of our childhood. Enjoy the prompts, the namechecks and shared memories.


https://amzn.to/3r5SMLe

[Fran]

Sounds interesting!

[Wanjiru]

https://t.co/lIjX2TO9b3 wanjiruwarama.com

Beyond Conscious Self shares two timely and inspiring stories in the life of Author Wanjiru Warama’s journey from a woman who aspired to do great things to a woman who proved to herself that aspiration wasn’t a destination but a journey worth taking.
The stories in this book showcase two pivotal moments in her midlife that not only helped her trust her instincts but helped her press forward even when things turned difficult, especially when self-doubt and fear took hold. By choosing to believe in herself, she discovered who she was, her resilience, and then accepted the help the universe offered.
For her, life is not about what scares you; it’s about embracing the possibilities.

[Carol]

I'm having difficulty adding my book to the author's page. Help!
Thanks,
Carol Rich
"Life in Miniatures: a view from the piano bench"
Life in Miniatures: a view from the piano bench

[Paul]

My books will resonate with readers up for nostalgia with a working-class edge-Three spirited stories, a 70s motherless toddler, an 80s class clown & a 90s boy about town are energetic & raw. Share in the memories, good times & woes. Empty Corridors Learning to Fail

[Dedrick]

My book, The Unexpected Journey: Fire and Gold is the personal memoir of a single father and his daughter. It shares how she and he went through hell yet survived it all through faith and some timely assistance by President Obama. It’s a survivors story. It’s an in inspirational story. The father is me and the daughter is my 13 year old daughter, Haelee. Haelee has personally authored and published four books.

[Pamula]

I have a new book out entitled "Mother Knows Best: A Memoir" about a preventable tragedy that happened to my newborn son and how it affected the rest of his life. We were originally in a Wall Street Journal In 1994, entitled "Dying for Milk: Some Mother's Trying in Vain to Breast-Feed, Starve Their Infants." Chaz Floyd was one of those infants. He may not have died from insufficient milk syndrome, but it did take his life.

It is currently available for preorder at https://www.amazon.com/Mother-Knows-B...

[Angela]

All the best with your book launch.

[Pamula]

Angela wrote: "All the best with your book launch."

Thank you!

[Kimberly]

The Epitome of Kimmy is my personal life memoir on how I was able to heal and overcome a painful childhood and abusive relationships. It is the unfiltered truth of my foundation and journey in life.



Feel free to visit the website to learn more as well
https://kimberlyannebell.com

[Fran]

Hi all. My name is Fran Altheimer Johnson and I have written a book about my mother, “A Life Well Lived, Frannie Sischo Altheimer “. She was very much a woman ahead of her time. She was in high school and very much wanted to be in the state oratory contest. The oratory coach refused to coach her because he said a girl could not win. It had always been won by a boy. She found her own coach and yes, she became not only the first Wausau, WI high school student to win but was the first girl to ever win. It was 1939 and there was a war in Europe. She had an exciting life at Ripon College, Ripon, WI and came to St. Louis for a job. She met my dad and they married in the midst of WWII. They had a rich life with their children, bird dogs and horses. She was a teacher, horse newsletter editor, and she built four houses after her beloved husband died. Her college sweetheart met her at a college reunion
eight years after she became a widow. She had sorrow in her life but it was a life well lived. She was a strong woman, a role model for those young in age or young in heart. It can be found on Amazon.com.

[Eduardo]

If you read Spanish, you can read my autobiography, "Scars" (Cicatrices) here:
https://leer.la/cicatricesEbook

Some reviews can be read in my profile:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

[Kytka]

I edited and published the following memoir for a dear friend.

From Rags to Riches: The Story of A Jewish Orphan’s Journey To Success

Irving Brown is a successful entrepreneur, real estate mogul, and philanthropist. Born into adversity, he overcame numerous challenges to achieve remarkable success. His captivating autobiography reflects his journey from an orphanage to becoming a self-made millionaire, inspiring readers with his resilience, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to giving back.

You can learn more here: https://www.amazon.com/Rags-Riches-Or...

[Gary]

I am Gary Orleck and not an author by trade. However, when I had the trip of a lifetime which was so amazing it took 10 years to process. Upon retiring and doing 5 years of research I decided to let the world share this amazing true adventure and decide for themselves.

Well, here is one email from a non-paid reader that warmed my heart.

Travels With Maurice’ is a gem of a book that just sneaks up on you with its greatness. While the title makes you think it’s a travelogue or road trip book (and we’ve all read enough of these), Travels is so much more.

The story begins with a toast in a bar to the news that an old friend has died; you are quickly drawn into the world of Gary Orleck, who did a simple favor for Maurice, a fellow student at Babson College, and then found his life changed in a way that he could have never foreseen. Soon, this son of a tire businessman found himself driving through Europe in the height of the 60s with the son of an Iranian billionaire in a bright red Mustang. Going from a world of limitations and “no’s,” Gary found the doors unlocked, the curtains were drawn back and in the company of the rich, famous artists from exclusive music venues in London, clubs in the south of France with exclusive underground dance rooms, dancing with Bridgette Bardot, dining with the Shah of Iran and in the midst of military tensions during the Cold War.

So ‘Travels with Maurice’ is a travelogue or a road trip book, right?

And that is where the magic of this book lies. The lifelong friendship, the lessons learned, and the change of attitude towards Gary’s life itself make this book an incredible read. While Maurice, as the son of a rich man, could have easily skated through Europe and his life on his family’s money, he was incredibly aware of the people around him, their hopes, their dreams and tried to make their interaction with him, however brief, meaningful and memorable. Sure, Travels has its share of women, parties, 60’s music stars, and well, exactly what you might expect from two young American men driving a sports car with a copious amount of money, but the treasure of this book is in the way these two young men changed each other for the better.

The book gives you a choice. You can read it as an incredible, funny, and heartwarming road trip book. You can let yourself be immersed in this world the author, Gary, got to experience once-in-a-lifetime, but you will be doing yourself a disservice. The richness of this personal story will find you savoring every page, from the toast that opens it to the story of these two men’s lives long after their time together in Europe.

This is not a simple book. It is an invitation by Gary to the reader to go on a journey with him that isn’t measured in miles driven, but in years of life that he has finally been able to put down on pages that you simply won’t be able to stop turning.
PS- It is on sale on Amazon for $2.99.
Thank you all for being authors and trying to make the world a better place -WITH WORDS.

Kytka- This book has 75-5-Star reviews along with a 4.8 out of 5.0 rating on amazon. I have no agent and my publisher went bankrupt. I sincerely beleive that you would love it but all I ask is you read the reviews and decide foir yourself. It is not what the title infers as it is about Coming of Age, Freindship,Travel, History of the 60's and a Non-Fiction story about 2 total different boys bonded by repect for there opposite worlds . Very Unique for sure and as you read it you will realize that it must be true becausre Nobody could make this story up-NOBODY!
I need an honest and caring agent or publisher and I hope that you could find it in your heart to help me-PLEASE!

[Marilyn]

Gary, I'm hoping you take my criticism to be helpful, not cruel. Please read your comments above. There are many misspellings and grammatical errors. My concern is that your memoir itself, if unedited, will be similar. If you're posting a request for honesty, I hope you'll take my words in the manner in which they're offered. In my years on this site, I've read so many memoirs that are published prematurely without good editing. The stories, sometimes really good, get lost as a result.

[Gary]

I am glad that you cared enough to let me know-Thank You . In my defense they are the reviews that were sent to me that way. Can you tell me some of thje bad spelling as it was spell checked I believe. My book was edited professionally so I assure you it is in good order. Again I apreciate your effort and do hope that you will read it and enjoy it.

[Marilyn]

Gary wrote: "I am glad that you cared enough to let me know-Thank You . In my defense they are the reviews that were sent to me that way. Can you tell me some of thje bad spelling as it was spell checked I beli..."

Perhaps I misunderstood. It appeared that you were responding to a couple of reviewers. Maybe those were their misspellings? I edited and re-edited and then edited again when I worked on my memoir. Even today, I can look at the finished product and think up even more edits. It never ends! Best of luck with yours.

[Gary]

I had it edited professionally at a high cost . CN you please do a review of it ? Please advise

[Gary]

WILL ANYONE READ AND REVIEW MY BOOK: TRAVELS WITH MAURICE AN OUTRAGEOUS EUROPEAN ADVENTURE IN1968 which has a77-5-Star reviews along with a 4.8 out of 5.0 rating on Amazon.
It is on sale foer $3.99 the ebook on Amazon and when you read it you will come to realize that it must be a true story because Nobody could make this story up- NOBODY! So PLEASE enjoy and do a revieve if you like it. Gary O

[Marilyn]

Hey Gary, it looks like YOUR book has more reviews than mine. Perhaps I should be the one asking others to read & review MY book!!! Best of luck!

[Lori]

My new book, Shaking in the Forest, is now out for pre-order and I am looking for folks who would be willing to read an advanced digital copy and provide reviews on Amazon, Goodreads or Barnes and Noble. I'd be happy to do the same for others with books coming out soon.

Here is the link to the book on Goodreads with a description. It is part memoir, part inspirational, mostly about trauma.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

Thank you - Lori H.

[Paul]

Switzerland Inspired: Haiku and Senryu Poetry


You might not associate haiku poetry with Switzerland, renowned for its You might not associate haiku poetry with Switzerland, renowned for its luxury watches and chocolatiers. A landlocked destination for skiers and spa visitors, it lies in the heart of Europe.

From the Swiss Alps to the Jura mountains via a network of green corridors, the impressive peaks and stunning lakes play host to a biodiverse population of wildlife. Wild lynx and resident wolves roam freely in the forests, protected by laws, that cover 32% of the country and also provide a home for rare flora and fauna.

Such an abundance of nature cannot help but inspire poetic notions.

This collection of haiku and senryu poetry spans a decade and reflects scenes I have witnessed. It tracks my progress, learning as I go.

This book is not so much a “How To” but more a “How I”. I have studied the rules pertaining to short form poetry, but I tend to view them as guidelines only. Some I comply with, others I ignore. Poetry comes first.

I am sharing these whimsical wonders with you to entertain and delight. Be they ordinary or remarkable, they are all special in their simplicity. Read them slowly to savour the essence

[Pauline]

I'm trying Goodreads again after an absence (I joined a few groups and got deluged by sales pitches). I'm still trying to figure out how this works, how to connect with authors and readers. My spiritual memoir was published in October, 2024. If you're up for something different and theologically stimulating, then take a journey with "An Angel, a Book, and a Secret." It's available in Kindle, Nook, and paperback.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL2VPQ4Y/

[Wm]

Lori wrote: "My new book, Shaking in the Forest, is now out for pre-order and I am looking for folks who would be willing to read an advanced digital copy and provide reviews on Amazon, Goodreads or Barnes and ..."Hi Lori. I started reading the Amazon sample and would read and review your book for the same kindness. I just published my memoir 11-28-24. Go and Preach No More -