My Powell River
Living in Powell River, British Columbia back in the 1950's and 1960's was a boyhood dream. Powell River was and is like a jewel in the crown. It had everything, mountains, lakes, forests, the ocean, and so much more, and it gave me a childhood that allowed me to explore everything about myself with parent guidance, but without parent interference. My childhood allowed me to find myself with friends my own age and to discover what the rules of the game were without interference, with the outcome being an independent, well-rounded person. Meet the Powell River of my youth, my family, the streets where I grew up, my mill experience, and the wonderful people who influenced my life, and travel with me through some of the best memories ever.
The Rights Defense Diary The Volume of Reality
The Rights Defense Diary: The Volume of Reality is not a story of victory or defeat.It is a record of what happens when reality itself becomes structure.Written by YuanYuan Du, founder of WOODEARTH Couture, this volume documents a year of legal confrontation, entrepreneurial persistence, and philosophical reflection in London. It moves beyond personal narrative and enters structural observation-examining power, reputation, gender, and the invisible systems that shape public life.Rather than offering accusation, the book offers analysis. Rather than emotional reaction, it presents clarity. What emerges is a disciplined account of how an individual continues forward without surrendering language, dignity, or intellectual independence.This is not a manifesto.It is not a complaint.It is a structural record.For readers interested in contemporary authorship, female autonomy, and the tension between individual agency and institutional reality, this volume offers a calm, unembellished document of lived experience transformed into thought.
PEACE SIGNS to DOG TAGS
At thirty-nine, after nearly two decades of world-wandering freedom, Kath made her boldest move yet - she enlisted in the Army.And just like that, four years stretched ahead of her with no way out.One free spirit + four years of military discipline = recipe for chaos.Peace Signs to Dog Tags is the raw, honest, and often hilarious account of an unlikely warrior's journey through basic Army training at Kapooka. Though she was far from a conventional, textbook recruit, Kath proved everyone wrong about what makes a soldier. The Army recognised something in her that matched an old Japanese proverb: fall down seven times, get up eight.From caravan parks to military bases, this memoir chronicles the physical challenges, the epic failures, the unexpected victories, and the remarkable personal growth that come with starting over in your fourth decade. Kath learned to salute, to stand tall, and to find strength she never knew existed.For anyone who has ever wondered if they can handle a complete life transformation or if grit can overcome lack of natural ability, this story proves that yes, oftentimes, resilience surpasses perfection.
Eve and Me
Raised in the post-war 1940s and '50s, Gilden, like most of her peers, was taught that women's work and women's role was in the home. But when America asked "Rosie the Riveters" to work in the country's factories during the war, womenanswered the call. After WWII ended, those workers were told to go back to their kitchens-their jobs now belonged to men.Karen, still a child, wondered why.If you've ever wondered why women are too-often treated as second-class citizens, or as objects to be used or abused, you aren't alone. After years of observing the treatment and rise-and-fall prospects of women, writer Gilden wanted to know more. Why was the millennia-old goddess so rudely shoved aside? How and when did males achieve the dominance and power they exploit today? And why have the words of Jesus, who treated women equitably, been forgotten? Is the current zeitgeist going to change women's lives for better or for worse?Read it and be ready.
Scratching the Surface
Danielle Mills Walden's journey to becoming a professional tennis player started when she was three years old. By the age of ten, she was the #1-ranked player in her age group in the Western New York Region. At age eleven, she was admitted to IMG Academy, the prestigious sports boarding school known for turning out champions. The next twelve years took Danielle through a world of intense sports training and competition, reveling in glorious wins and suffering demoralizing defeats, while striving to live up to her parents' high expectations. Plagued by criticism and injuries, Danielle refused to abandon her dream of becoming an elite player. Scratching the Surface reveals the physical, mental, and emotional demands of chasing excellence. It's a must-read for anyone striving to be elite, written by a woman who reached for the stars and discovered them--not in tournaments and trophies, but within herself.
The Call I Almost Missed
Tommy Short never missed a call. But he almost missed himself. In 2023, Tommy Short, keynote speaker and author, gave up his phone for a year. He discovered that he wasn't just addicted to the device; he was addicted to the identity it allowed him to curate. To being in control. To the dopamine drips of notifications and likes. To the illusion that he was important. Tommy thought losing his phone would be the hard part. He was wrong. Told through a series of intimate letters to his two young daughters, The Call I Almost Missed is part memoir, part manifesto. In this deeply personal exploration of identity, fatherhood, marriage, faith, and the sacredness of slowing down, Tommy invites you into the year that remade him. Poetic, piercing, and profoundly human, The Call I Almost Missed isn't about giving up your phone. It's about reclaiming your soul.
From Olive Roots to Maple Trees
George Theodorou was just fourteen years old when he defied his father's wishes and left his family in Greece to work at sea. After travelling the world on cargo ships, he began his mandatory service in the navy, a gruelling experience that built character and resilience. In Toronto, he joined his sister as an immigrant, keen to make a place for himself in a new country. From humble beginnings scooping ice cream and assembling subs, George came to own a series of businesses himself, gaining friends, family, and wealth on the way. Written by George's loving wife, Sue, From Olive Roots to Maple Trees is a tribute to hard work, integrity, and the lasting joy of marriage.
love and its penalties a memoir
'love and its penalties a memoir' by John BartlettJohn Bartlett grew up in country South Australia on the Murray as a pious Catholic boy before attending boarding school in Adelaide. As a teenager he entered a Catholic seminary in Sydney where he spent seven years training to be a Catholic priest before going overseas to work in Mindanao in the Southern Philippines. There he was exposed to the political turmoil of the Marcos' Martial Law years and the ongoing wars against Islamic separatists. In 1980 he left the priesthood and returned toAustralia and Melbourne where he came out as gay at the height of the HIV AIDS pandemic.He took on a variety of jobs, including kitchen hand, masseur and film extra before turning to professional writing and subsequently published fiction, non-fiction and poetry -twelve books in all.At its heart this is a story of falling in love too easily and too often.
This Wasn't Supposed To Be My Story
This Wasn't Supposed to Be My Story is a powerful memoir of resilience, reinvention, and truth-telling by Dr. Vanda Seward. Becoming a mother at sixteen, dropping out of high school, and growing up in public housing were supposed to define-and limit-her future. Instead, they became the foundation of a life lived on her own terms.With raw honesty, Seward traces her journey from the Bronx to a groundbreaking career inside New York State's criminal justice system, offering a rare insider perspective shaped by lived experience. She writes candidly about teen motherhood, street life, love and loss, working behind prison walls, and marrying a man who was incarcerated-while ultimately earning a GED, multiple degrees, and a PhD.Threaded throughout is her mantra, "I don't give a damn," not as defiance, but as clarity and self-preservation. This memoir challenges stereotypes, exposes the human cost of mass incarceration, and affirms that destiny is not dictated by circumstance-but reclaimed through courage, education, and truth.
The Call I Almost Missed
Tommy Short never missed a call. But he almost missed himself. In 2023, Tommy Short, keynote speaker and author, gave up his phone for a year. He discovered that he wasn't just addicted to the device; he was addicted to the identity it allowed him to curate. To being in control. To the dopamine drips of notifications and likes. To the illusion that he was important. Tommy thought losing his phone would be the hard part. He was wrong. Told through a series of intimate letters to his two young daughters, The Call I Almost Missed is part memoir, part manifesto. In this deeply personal exploration of identity, fatherhood, marriage, faith, and the sacredness of slowing down, Tommy invites you into the year that remade him. Poetic, piercing, and profoundly human, The Call I Almost Missed isn't about giving up your phone. It's about reclaiming your soul.
Escape Velocity
"A potent mix of intimacy, wit, and mounting angst over the inevitability of aging, offered in crisp, seventy-word capsules of remarkable honesty. Sosin portrays a fascinating, surprising life, ending on a perfect note of hope and resilience."-Dinty W. Moore, founding editor of BrevityIn Escape Velocity, a genre-bending constellation of 70 micro-memoirs of 70 words each, Deborah Sosin unravels a story of family entanglement with her loving but overbearing parents. Too much intrusion. Not enough space. What one therapist later dubbed "a mirage of intimacy." A feisty, perceptive girl, Sosin strains against her family's gravitational pull in search of a separate self. While navigating the confusing terrain of 1970s feminism, she endures a near-rape, enters a fraught romance with a gay man, and makes a momentous choice about an unexpected pregnancy.Anna Hall's striking illustrations add depth and humor to the scenes, which include transformative therapy sessions, an empowering alpine road trip, a clothing-optional retreat, and some miserable midlife dates. Escape Velocity also features Sosin's poignant, often hilarious, teen diary excerpts and provocative "psychology interludes" that weave in concepts she learned as a therapist. At 70, Sosin faces the loss of both parents and the challenges-and delights-of flying solo. Escape Velocity sheds light on what it means to claim our true selves without severing our close family bondsPRAISE FOR ESCAPE VELOCITY"In this collection of short moments chosen from a life of confusion, resentments, mistakes, epiphanies, friendship, loss, and laughter, Deborah Sosin traces the bumpy path to becoming who she is now: a woman complete in herself-imaginative, curious, full of life, and, perhaps best, someone she can rely on. Anna Hall's illustrations are marvelous, perfect. I loved this book."-Abigail Thomas, author of A Three Dog Life and Safekeeping"In spare, illustrated morsels infused with psychological insights, Deborah Sosin unfurls a moving, later-in-life coming-of-age story that will resonate with many-especially those who have struggled to untangle themselves from complicated family dynamics and limiting societal expectations." -Sari Botton, author of And You May Find Yourself... and editor-in-chief of Oldster Magazine"Combining the psychological insight of a therapist, the sensitivity of a poet, and the skill of an expert storyteller, Sosin has pulled off a dazzling magic trick, capturing seventy years' worth of transformation in seventy meaning-packed moments. Escape Velocity is a shimmering ode to the strength of the human spirit, and to the surprising ways our constraints can set us free." -Nicole Graev Lipson, author of Mothers and Other Fictional Characters
A Miscarriage Memoir
When Laurie and Joe found out they were going to have a baby, they were very excited. They told a few friends, picked out a name for the baby, and even started a flower garden for their little one. But on the day of her ultrasound, Laurie found out the baby didn't have a heartbeat. What followed next was the heartbreaking process of miscarriage. In this memoir, Laurie shares some of her most memorable moments, from the time she realized she was losing her baby to her personal healing process. Though writing this book was difficult for Laurie, she feels the topic of miscarriage isn't discussed enough, causing many women to suffer in silence. She hopes this book will help other women feel more empowered to share their stories. She also hopes her story will help women feel less alone. Told from an Indigenous point of view, A Miscarriage Memoir offers readers insight into a woman's pain and recovery. It also provides resources and healthy coping tips that First Nations Bands and Tribes can use to support the women in their communities who may feel like they have few options.
From Olive Roots to Maple Trees
George Theodorou was just fourteen years old when he defied his father's wishes and left his family in Greece to work at sea. After travelling the world on cargo ships, he began his mandatory service in the navy, a gruelling experience that built character and resilience. In Toronto, he joined his sister as an immigrant, keen to make a place for himself in a new country. From humble beginnings scooping ice cream and assembling subs, George came to own a series of businesses himself, gaining friends, family, and wealth on the way. Written by George's loving wife, Sue, From Olive Roots to Maple Trees is a tribute to hard work, integrity, and the lasting joy of marriage.
Mother Tongue
"When I speak Mandarin with my mother, I am reminded of the distance that separates us-of my foreignness from the person who made me."In Mother Tongue, Hilda Hoy explores the manifold capacities of language: to shape one's sense of self, to bring together, to hold apart.Raised in Taiwan by her Taiwanese mother and Canadian father, bilingual from the beginning, Hoy explores her experience of growing up with otherness, and traces how English became her dominant tongue. After many years living in Canada and Europe, her Chinese-speaking self packed into a box and sealed shut, the repercussions of her loss of Mandarin are thrown into sharp focus when her mother is diagnosed with dementia, and begins losing the ability to speak.A tender exploration of grief and reconnection, of belonging and self, Mother Tongue is the story of a journey to locate one's voice between hybrid places.
Living Beyond Limits
What if the very thing that threatens to break you becomes the path that builds you?In Living Beyond Limits, Bec Feasey shares a powerful and deeply personal story of resilience in the face of chronic illness, grief and life's unexpected setbacks. Living with severe endometriosis, she learns to navigate relentless pain while refusing to let it define her future.Through endurance running, movement and a deep commitment to growth, Bec discovers that strength is not about perfection - it's about showing up, adapting and continuing forward, even when the path feels uncertain.Honest, empowering and ultimately uplifting, Living Beyond Limits is a story of perseverance, identity and the courage to reclaim your life. For anyone facing adversity - physical, emotional or personal - this book is a reminder that while we may not choose our challenges, we can choose how we rise.
From Boo, With Love
From Boo, With Love is an intimate collection of stories and verse from Richard W. "Boo" Turner, Sr., a World War II pilot, artist, Scout executive, devoted husband, and lifelong storyteller. Gathered here for the first time, these unpublished writings reveal a man whose extraordinary life was defined not by grand events alone, but by humor, service, faith, and unwavering love for his wife, Caroline, and their family.In these pages, Boo invites readers into moments big and small: boyhood adventures in Depression-era New York, family escapades across decades and states, lessons learned through parenthood, church life, Scouting, storms, friendships, and quiet acts of devotion. His poems, tender, spiritual, and reflective, trace the inner landscape of a man who walked through joy and grief with equal honesty.Heartfelt and lighthearted, From Boo, With Love preserves the voice of a man who believed deeply in gratitude, storytelling, and the everyday miracles of an ordinary-extraordinary life. This book is both a tribute and a gift: a legacy of memory, humor, faith, and love passed from one generation to the next.
A Miscarriage Memoir
When Laurie and Joe found out they were going to have a baby, they were very excited. They told a few friends, picked out a name for the baby, and even started a flower garden for their little one. But on the day of her ultrasound, Laurie found out the baby didn't have a heartbeat. What followed next was the heartbreaking process of miscarriage. In this memoir, Laurie shares some of her most memorable moments, from the time she realized she was losing her baby to her personal healing process. Though writing this book was difficult for Laurie, she feels the topic of miscarriage isn't discussed enough, causing many women to suffer in silence. She hopes this book will help other women feel more empowered to share their stories. She also hopes her story will help women feel less alone. Told from an Indigenous point of view, A Miscarriage Memoir offers readers insight into a woman's pain and recovery. It also provides resources and healthy coping tips that First Nations Bands and Tribes can use to support the women in their communities who may feel like they have few options.
Decoding Traces of Frank Courtis
A story that has never been toldThis biography reveals the multifaceted identity of Frank Courtis-from classified military intelligence work across international regions, war correspondent during World War 2 and the Korean War, to his expressive inner world revealed through poetry, theatre, and photography. Drawing on newly declassified archives, family collections, and historical context, Heather Thoday reconstructs a vivid, researched portrait of a complex man whose story was nearly lost.
Hedwig for the Win
Are you considering a Psychiatric Assistance Dog - or simply curious about what life with one looks like? You're not alone. And that's why I wrote Hedwig for the Win! Life with a Psychiatric Assistance Dog.This is the story of Hedwig, my golden Labrador, and how he turned from 'just a dog' into my lifeline. With honesty, warmth and a dose of Labrador humour, I share what it's really like to partner with a Psychiatric Assistance Dog - from the practical (Public Access Tests, travel, endless dog hair) to the profound (finding calm in chaos, surviving panic attacks, rediscovering freedom).This isn't a sugar-coated tale. It's real, sometimes messy, often funny and always hopeful.Whether you're considering a Psychiatric Assistance Dog, already on the journey, or just love a good dog story, this book will remind you that courage can be quiet, and healing might have four paws.Hedwig's thought: 'Start every chapter with a snack; end every chapter with a nap. Boom. Bestseller.' ����
Gone Before Gone
How to survive ambiguous loss, by a mom who lost her son to psychosis and then to suicide.What mom expects her honor-student son to one day barricade a bathroom in their home to lock away "demons?" Who can imagine a beloved child behind jail Plexiglas, his eyes vacant? How does a mom sleep knowing her son is homeless, sleeping rough in a city park, his life tattered by his disordered mind? In Gone Before Gone, Clark describes her son's "death by degrees" during a young adulthood wrecked by severe mental illness.Surviving a parent's nightmare led to Clark's memoir of self-help-a toolkit for living with "ambiguous loss," a term coined by Pauline Boss, PhD, an academic, author, and long-time family therapist. Trained by Boss herself, Clark has blended Boss' concepts with her own experiences and the coping skills she's cultivated as a long-time yoga teacher.The result is a book like none other. Part memoir, part survival guide, complete with practical exercises. You'll feel as though a kind mom is holding your hand and helping you breathe as you bravely take one step at a time toward healing yourself.
Gone Before Gone
How to survive ambiguous loss, by a mom who lost her son to psychosis and then to suicide.What mom expects her honor-student son to one day barricade a bathroom in their home to lock away "demons?" Who can imagine a beloved child behind jail Plexiglas, his eyes vacant? How does a mom sleep knowing her son is homeless, sleeping rough in a city park, his life tattered by his disordered mind? In Gone Before Gone, Clark describes her son's "death by degrees" during a young adulthood wrecked by severe mental illness.Surviving a parent's nightmare led to Clark's memoir of self-help-a toolkit for living with "ambiguous loss," a term coined by Pauline Boss, PhD, an academic, author, and long-time family therapist. Trained by Boss herself, Clark has blended Boss' concepts with her own experiences and the coping skills she's cultivated as a long-time yoga teacher.The result is a book like none other. Part memoir, part survival guide, complete with practical exercises. You'll feel as though a kind mom is holding your hand and helping you breathe as you bravely take one step at a time toward healing yourself.
Prejudice, Pain and Praise
Prejudice, Pain & Praise tells the powerful true story of Errol Arawak, founder of the legendary King Earthquake Sound System, and his lifelong journey through reggae, roots, and dub culture.Born in Birmingham to Jamaican parents and raised during the rise of UK sound system culture, Errol built his first system from scrap parts, salvaged speakers, and raw determination. What began as a teenage experiment grew into one of the most respected sound systems in the reggae and dub world.This book takes readers deep inside sound system life. From handmade speaker boxes and late night blues dances to record shop battles, sound clashes, studio sessions, spiritual awakening, and devastating setbacks, the story is told in Errol's own voice with honesty, humour, and cultural depth.More than a music memoir, this is a cultural document. It captures the engineering, discipline, faith, rivalry, and community behind the sound system movement, from Jamaica to the UK and beyond. It also preserves the traditions, values, and messages that shaped generations through roots and culture music.Readers will discoverThe real origins and mechanics of sound system cultureThe rise, destruction, and rebuilding of King EarthquakeBehind the scenes sound clash strategy and record huntingThe role of roots, Rastafari, and message musicThe lived experience behind reggae and dub heritageThis is essential reading for reggae lovers, dub followers, sound system operators, music historians, and anyone interested in cultural movements built from the ground up
An Unexpected Adoption
"... friends and medical professionals advised them to walk away" - South China Morning Post An Unexpected Adoption is one woman's unlikely personal journey to escape the crushing trauma of her past - and in the process help an abandoned child escape hers.This uplifting memoir is one of against-the-odds courage and resilience. It is raw, powerful and compelling, filled with lump-in-the-throat honesty, humour and love. Tina and Rog met on a film set and together dreamed of a new life in Australia. They didn't want to start a family, foster, adopt, have a child with special needs, or even stay in Hong Kong.And then they met Mui, an explosively angry orphan baby girl with an appearance-altering disorder. They were only supposed to help out for the summer, but convinced by doctors that Mui would die in infancy, Tina and Rog went all in; for all three, it was the beginning of their lives together."In short, she's an inspiration" - The Guardian There was no plan, no support network, no money, just Tina's unstinting determination to fight fiercely for Mui, and Rog's unwavering commitment to them both.Believed to be the fourth-oldest survivor with Harlequin Ichthyosis, Mui is now the world's first award-winning sportswoman with the disorder. She is "unfiltered, uncompromisingly forthright and unafraid to have fun".Society hid Mui away, and broke her; cyberbullies almost killed her. The internet exploits her for clickbait. From brutal abuse and crude discrimination, to champagne with a Duchess; Mui, in her own words, shares her feelings and opinions, too, as Tina and Rog tell what really happened in this compelling, personal memoir.But can you escape your past?
Amikae
It is the mid-eighteenth century, a time of fundamental social change. Whilst English ships journey to Africa to purchase slaves for the overseas colonies, its black residents face perilous lives. With their free status neither presumed nor guaranteed under English law, they risk being captured and taken aboard waiting slaver ships, by gangs that roam the streets. But the humanitarians are fighting back. Increasing numbers work tirelessly to abolish the slave trade, and generally improve the condition of the poor.AMIKAE SINLEY, a young slave, has been purchased from a St Kitts plantation and brought to England, to wait on an aristocratic lady. At first, his London life is one of relative privilege; but as he is drawn to the abolitionist movement, the circumstances of the most vulnerable Londoners force him to confront himself, and his priorities...
A Cowboy, a Journalist, and a Trail Builder Walk Into a Bar
It should have been an idyllic childhood, having up on a ranch in the oak grassland of rural Santa Barbara County, California. But having a father who was a harsh disciplinarian and being unable to concentrate in school were constant sources of anxiety and low self-esteem. Mark's connection with Nature and horses helped him get through the difficult days, and later, returning from Vietnam with PTS, those connections were his lifeline as he struggled to find balance.His is a story of love, forgiveness and gratitude. It is the story of a man who made a life unlike most, including careers as a cowboy, a journalist and a trail designer/builder. It is a story of persistence in the face of adversity, of never giving up.Above all, it is a love story, love for another person, but also love of Nature, and of friends who enriched his life.When he was twelve his family relocated to Oregon, where they had bought a ranch in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. It was an isolated area - the only other residence nearby was the general store and post office across the road - but he grew to love the mountains, and his horse helped him as he endured the angst of being a teenager in a new high school with a dramatically different culture. A year after arriving in Oregon the store was bought by a couple who had a daughter, Chloe, who was a year behind him in school. When he was in college they became a couple, then split up before he went off to Vietnam, where he served as a photojournalist in the Navy. After returning from Vietnam his self-medication with alcohol and marijuana continued to descend into frustration and anxiety, and a sense of hopelessness. He had never found a love as close to what he had with Chloe, and one morning his desperation left him on the verge ending his life. He chose instead to take responsibility for his happiness, a decision that led to a reunion with his high school sweetheart. Chloe's love and support helped him find healthier coping mechanisms. His third career, trail design and construction, came after they moved to the Sonoran Desert. Their love continued to blossom until pancreatic cancer took her, leaving him to find his way alone once again.
Nrta
The Natural Resources Transfer Agreement (NRTA) has been a persistent issue, particularly affecting Treaty Rights holders and impacting both political and environmental aspects for people in northern Canada. A significant barrier to the economic and political prosperity of Canada's Indigenous Peoples is the transfer of lands and resources that occurred without input from the local communities. Under the leadership of Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, the Prince Albert Grand Council has tasked the Education Department with collecting narratives from various elders about how the NRTA has affected hunters and trappers in northern Saskatchewan. This initiative aims to capture the socio-political impacts of the Saskatchewan-Federal agreement on the Indigenous peoples of northern Saskatchewan.This book - the first book in this series - explores the history of the NRTA, tracing its roots to the Catholic Church's policy of Manifest Destiny. Subsequent books feature stories from the Woodland Cree and Athabasca peoples, who have first hand experience of the early implementation of the NRTA by Game Wardens in First Nations communities. These stories are a crucial part of the reconciliation process as Canada confronts its colonial past, and they serve to guide reconciliation through truth-telling.
More Faith Stories from Women in the Pews
A collection of stories from ordinary women who share the inspiring stories of their faith or their calling, and how that has been sustained in their community of faith. This collection builds on the stories collected by Jennifer Lang and published as Faith Stories from Women in the Pews.
From Plastic Parrots to Flying Kangaroos
After "living the dream" flying all over the world in 707s and narrowly avoiding the nightmare of ending up in the Brisbane River in an Iroquois, what happens when life doesn't quite follow the path you're expecting? From Plastic Parrots to Flying Kangaroos - Book 2 continues the story of a young pilot who, looking forward to a return to his beloved Boeings, finds his plans disrupted spectacularly. Even worse, an unwanted "ground job" follows as war erupts in the Middle East. 1991 is also a horrendous year for RAAF flying accidents, and one that affects the young man deeply sees him return to 33 Squadron under the most tragic of circumstances. Having finally committed himself to a long-term RAAF career, the opportunity to join Qantas is suddenly revived. But should he pursue his dream, or continue on his upward military trajectory? Moving Up and Moving Out is a tale of unforeseen highs and lows: of laughs and loss, frustration and determination, rejection and redemption.
Mamy Blues. An Adoption, a Search, a Reunion
Mamy Blues: An Adoption, a Search, a Reunion is a powerful hybrid memoir-essay that explores the lifelong impact of adoption through the voice of an adoptee raised in Qu矇bec's closed adoption system. The author recounts her personal journey and her decades-long search for her biological mother in a context shaped by secrecy, restrictive legislation, and institutional silence.She reflects on growing up without access to one's origins and the persistent questions of identity, belonging, and loss that accompany that absence. Carefully documented, the work exposes the systemic barriers faced by adoptees and reveals the enduring consequences of policies designed to sever and erase biological ties.Blending personal reflection with historical, legal, and psychological insights, Mamy Blues goes beyond the search for facts. It is an exploration of what it means to understand oneself as an adopted person and to confront the emotional realities of growing up within a closed adoption framework. The eventual reunion with her biological family, made possible by a DNA test in 2019, highlights the complexity of the experience and challenges the notion that reunion represents a definitive ending to the story.Mamy Blues is a compassionate and thought-provoking work for adoptees, biological parents, adoptive families, and anyone interested in the human impact of adoption policies.
Everything Makes Me Prosperous
A boy quivers in fear at the sight of his unhinged mother. It's dark, and she's raving again. "Take these pills with me," she tells him, "and all the pain will go away." This was only the beginning for Joseph Adevai. His mother tried to convince him to commit suicide. She brainwashed him into believing his father was a monster. She kidnapped him from the life he knew and forced him to live under a false name. These horrors led Joe to the life of a high school dropout, a drug abuser and dealer, and then to a jail cell at Riker's Island.From out of these depths, Joseph Carlucci Adevai found God. Through His grace, he shook his addictions and conquered his demons. Now he is the Senior Pastor of Grace Church of North Brunswick, retired senior vice president of a $25 billion company, and proud husband and father. Pastor Joe has made and lived through nearly every mistake imaginable. His life is proof that everyone-no matter who they are, how they struggle, or what they've done-has a reason to live.
Cherish
My parents' love story inspired many people during their 57-year marriage. For 46 of those years, Mary Lou used a wheelchair, and Richard was her devoted caregiver.My mom was paralyzed from polio at the age of 31, regaining only partial use of her right arm. That was when she became "A Sittin' Mommy" and continued to raise her five children and run her home as a quadriplegic.Even in retirement, Dad never saw Mom's daily care as a burden. To him it was simply the price of having her, his primary joy, in his life. Together, they lived by the motto "every day is a beautiful day," no matter what life threw at them, like children or family dramas."Cherish" frames their years, events and days. My objective in sharing is to give you the chance to enjoy your life more and get a peek at two very human saints.My mom and Dad had a marriage that was so supportive and adorable I'd almost welcome total paralysis to feel it for a moment.But they also raised me not to be stupid; any morning I can roll out of bed, stand up and walk is a good day. It is a continuing journey to hold true to what I know is possible.
From The Ground Up
From the Ground Up is a soul-baring journey of survival, surrender, and rebirth.Born in Jamaica and raised in the U.S., Melissa A. Melbourne fell deep into the streets--lost in addiction, abuse, and self-doubt. Homeless, broken, and battling her demons, she faced the darkest parts of herself to find the light she'd buried long ago.Through faith, courage, and unshakable determination, Melissa rose from the ashes to become the woman she was always meant to be--educated, empowered, and free.Told with raw honesty and unwavering hope, From the Ground Up will grip your heart, stir your spirit, and remind you that no matter how far you fall, you can always rise again.
So Much More than a Woman
My story begins with my great-grandmother, whom I've never had the pleasure of meeting. I had only been told wonderful stories of a brave and strong Indian woman, who only had one daughter who created all of us. That daughter, my grandmother, I only got to know briefly, but I enjoyed every moment that was given to me with her. My grandmother gave birth to three daughters, one being my mother. My mother was truly one of the greatest loves of my life. She was one of many women whom I learned so much from the older I got. Then there is me, becoming a young woman dealing with my four older sisters, as well as lots of crazy family and friends; becoming a young mother and wife dealing with crazy baby daddies; and trying to figure out why our Creator would let us go through so much heartache. My story is very real and full of true life. Best believe that I will tickle your funny bone and then take you through tears, but I need you to remember that it doesn't break me. Our journey is just beginning, so please enjoy because I have so much in store for you. Together we're getting better and better.
Imperfect Environmentalism- Revolutionizing Every Transaction Into Climate Action
Imperfect Environmentalism* is a practical, human-centred exploration of how climate action can move beyond guilt, perfection, and abstraction-and into everyday life. Instead of asking people or businesses to radically change who they are, the book asks a simpler question: *what if every transaction could quietly become a climate action?* Blending storytelling with systems thinking, the book traces how money, behaviour, technology, and policy intersect to shape our environmental impact. It introduces the idea that small, imperfect choices-when guided by the right intelligence-can create large, scalable change. From individuals and workplaces to banks, regulators, and global markets, the book shows how climate responsibility can be made visible, measurable, and actionable without disrupting modern life. Written for professionals, students, decision-makers, and conscious consumers alike, *Imperfect Environmentalism* reframes sustainability not as sacrifice, but as participation-one choice, one system, and one transaction at a time.
A Travelled Life Finding God's Purpose
Has something ever happened to you that you've never shared with anyone? Most of us have, but in 'A Travelled Life Finding God's Purpose', Chrissy has shared all her intimate details with you. She hasn't held anything back, and her honesty is like a breath of fresh air. Chrissy wrote A Travelled Life from her heart, and it has allowed her to heal but also shows that God forgives each one of us no matter what. His love is so BIG and doesn't have any strings attached. Chrissy's walk with the Lord has had many twists and turns, but she has learnt to obey God, and this is her main priority in life. Chrissy is married to Gavin, and you will read how being faithful and obedient to the Lord, Jesus Christ, has strengthened their marriage. Chrissy is mum to three beautiful children, and her witness and love for the Lord shine through her children. Chrissy loves being a mum and following the Lord. If you have turned your back on our Lord, this book is a MUST read. It will reveal how God changes lives. I know you will be blessed as you follow Chrissy's Travelled Life. Commendations "I found myself totally engrossed and mesmerised by your words. I laughed and I cried; I felt so moved... Your book has made such a difference in my life. Thank you, Christine." - Fiona Louise Logan "Everything that you wrote has inspired me. Your life has made the scriptures come true for me. I want to hear more." - Pennie Smith "Chrissy hasn't held anything back, and her honesty is like a breath of fresh air." - Irene Scott
This Wasn't Supposed To Be My Story
This Wasn't Supposed to Be My Story is a powerful memoir of resilience, reinvention, and truth-telling by Dr. Vanda Seward. Becoming a mother at sixteen, dropping out of high school, and growing up in public housing were supposed to define-and limit-her future. Instead, they became the foundation of a life lived on her own terms.With raw honesty, Seward traces her journey from the Bronx to a groundbreaking career inside New York State's criminal justice system, offering a rare insider perspective shaped by lived experience. She writes candidly about teen motherhood, street life, love and loss, working behind prison walls, and marrying a man who was incarcerated-while ultimately earning a GED, multiple degrees, and a PhD.Threaded throughout is her mantra, "I don't give a damn," not as defiance, but as clarity and self-preservation. This memoir challenges stereotypes, exposes the human cost of mass incarceration, and affirms that destiny is not dictated by circumstance-but reclaimed through courage, education, and truth.
Blue Collar Infantrymen
One Soldier's Journey through the Mud, the Mountains, and the Mission.Brigadier General Brian Reed, U.S. Army (Retired), spent thirty-five years discovering the profound honor of being a "9mm-toting, blue-collar Infantryman".Blue Collar Infantrymen is a candid, humorous, and gritty memoir that takes readers from the rigorous halls of West Point to the frozen tundras of Alaska, and from the peace-keeping streets of Haiti to the hunt for Saddam Hussein in Iraq. Reed pulls no punches about his own career, sharing stories of resilience that include surviving two recycles in Ranger School to eventually earn the tab, and the humility learned from the Non-Commissioned Officers who shaped his leadership style in the motor pools of Germany.This narrative offers a front-row seat to history. As the Operations Officer for the "Raider Brigade" (1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division), Reed was a key architect of Operation Red Dawn, the mission that captured Saddam Hussein. He provides a riveting, behind-the-scenes account of the intelligence work, the raids, and the moment "High Value Target #1" was pulled from a spider hole.Beyond the combat stories, Reed reflects on the responsibilities of command-leading the "Arctic Legion" through the Surge and "Stop-Loss," maintaining discipline in the harsh Alaskan winter, and the tragic loss of soldiers both on and off the battlefield. Transitioning from the tactical fight to the strategic, he recounts his time as a "Soldier-Scholar" with a Ph.D. in Sociology, serving as a senior advisor at CENTCOM and developing the next generation of officers at West Point.Blue Collar Infantrymen is not just a war story; it is a masterclass in leadership, a testament to the power of the team, and a tribute to the resilience of the American Soldier. It is a story for anyone who has ever strived to be a "quiet professional" in a loud world.
An Old Man's Darling
What could possibly go right when a 21-year-old Jewish/agnostic erstwhile hippie chick college dropout and a 55-year-old staid, unhappily married businessman/Episcopal priest fall in love?Plenty, it turns out.An Old Man's Darling is the story of a love affair, parenthood, and a marriage; a 20-year chronicle of the unlikeliest of relationships.Yes, there is a power differential (and everything that goes along with that) AND the pair love each other truly, deeply, and yes, a little madly, too.This is a story for anyone who's ever observed mismatched lovers and wondered what in the world they could possibly see in one another; for anyone who's ever had a crush on an older man (or woman) and wondered how the fantasy might turn out; and for anyone who understands that sometimes love is just crazy, and that there's no one-size-fits-all explanation of what attracts one human being to another.With today's perspective, and the benefits of both age and hindsight, Shepherd revisits her past, asking tough questions, of herself and about romantic love, religious roots, judgement from others, and feminism, in what becomes a powerful, engrossing and unforgettable read about an improbable love."The prose is unflinchingly honest, effectively exploring the roles of body image and self-esteem, religion, and generational differences: 'Looking back, it all swirls together-objectification/sexual attraction/passion/obsession/possession/desire/intimacy/love-like the tendrils of a sweet pea. If you try to separate them, you are in danger of killing the flower.' It's a thoughtful and multidimensional examination of love, power, and self that doesn't shy away from asking difficult questions. A nuanced and open account of an unconventional relationship."-Kirkus Reviews"Gripping...a moving, emotional ride." -Sari Botton, author of And You May Find Yourself and editor of Oldster Magazine"Insightful, tender and generous...A tribute and a confession wrapped in a love story." -Blair Glaser, author of This Incredible Longing"Searingly honest and deeply moving...A testament to the mantra that 'age is just a number, ' until it becomes much, much more."-Nina B. Lichtenstein, author of Body: My Life in Parts
Lost
Unravel one of history's greatest mysteries in this spellbinding narrative exploring three leading theories of Amelia Earhart's tragic disappearance. When Amelia Earhart's plane disappeared in 1937, the clues poured in, attracting wild conspiracies about her tragic fate. In Lost, former National Geographic reporter Rachel Hartigan delves into Earhart's disappearance, introducing a host of eccentric characters who have become obsessed with finding the truth. Did the great aviator crash land near the Marshall Islands, only to be captured by Japanese soldiers? Did she manage to land on Nikumaroro Island but die of injury or starvation? Or did she run out of fuel and crash into the ocean? Interspersed with the search for Earhart is the story of her extraordinary life: her unstable childhood, her itinerant early career, and how a PR-savvy publisher transformed her into an aviation icon and became her husband in an unconventional marriage. In the spirit of nonfiction blockbusters like The Lost City of Z, Hartigan draws us into the world of Earhart's devotees and unspools a beguiling tale. The theories lead Hartigan from the pilot's birthplace of Atchison, Kansas to an expedition on a remote Pacific Island, where forensic dogs attempt to recover a potential sample of Earhart's DNA. As tantilizing new evidence mounts, Hartigan and her fellow investigators descend deeper into a world of conspiracy and obsession. Through its irresistible characters and prodigious research, Lost reveals not just why we remember Amelia Earhart as a trailblazer and adventurer, but why unsolved mysteries keep us forever searching for answers.
Behind the White House Curtain
Going behind the scenes with a veteran member of the White House press corps Steven L Herman, chief national correspondent for the nonpartisan, government-funded Voice of America (VOA), weaves together memoir and history to pull back the curtain on the inner workings of the White House press corps, giving readers a rare glimpse into the historic and current relationship between the president and the press. Herman traces the trajectory of his career as a journalist--from learning to be skeptical of government officials' statements when he worked as a novice reporter covering nuclear testing in Nevada in the 1970s to understanding the power of on-the-ground social media coverage after the Fukushima disaster in 2011 and facing the challenges of covering the Trump administration. He reflects on the experience of reporting on a president who once called journalists "enemies of the people"--and indeed, former president Trump singled out VOA, accusing the organization of being not a voice of America but rather a voice supporting Moscow's and Beijing's interests. Under questionable circumstances, top VOA executives lost their security clearances, and a dossier was prepared on Herman in an effort to remove him as White House bureau chief. With journalistic independence under threat, Herman feared not only for his career but also for "the soul of Voice of America." Throughout Behind the White House Curtain, Herman convincingly argues that public access to accurate, unbiased information is essential to a healthy and peaceful democracy, and that journalists can and should play a key role in pressing government officials to be truthful and transparent. At a time when misinformation is rampant and the need for unbiased coverage of current events is more urgent than ever, Herman reminds readers that freedom of the press is a foundational American right.
Forever a Foster Child
What does it mean to grow up without a safe place to land-and still learn how to stand?In Forever A Foster Child: A Memoir of Resilience, Cynthia Goble offers a deeply honest, quietly powerful account of a childhood shaped by abandonment, foster care, and emotional instability-and a lifetime spent learning how to survive, adapt, and ultimately reclaim her sense of self. This is not a story of trauma told for spectacle, nor a narrative of healing wrapped in easy resolutions. It is a memoir of endurance, insight, and the long arc of becoming whole.Moving through a series of foster homes and emotionally fractured environments, Goble learns early how to read rooms, anticipate danger, and rely on inner strength when external support fails. As the years unfold, the impact of childhood neglect reverberates into adulthood-shaping relationships, career choices, leadership style, and spiritual seeking. With clarity and compassion, she examines how systems meant to protect often fall short, and how children adapt in ways that are misunderstood long after they've grown.Woven throughout the narrative is a spiritual thread-not defined by certainty or doctrine, but by presence, perseverance, and the search for meaning amid chaos. Forever A Foster Child will resonate with survivors of trauma and childhood abandonment, as well as therapists, social workers, foster parents, advocates, and readers drawn to memoirs that illuminate resilience without romanticizing pain. Ultimately, this is a story about identity-how it is shaped, fractured, and rebuilt-and about the strength it takes not just to survive but to live with intention, truth, and compassion.
Andersonville diary
Barbed wire glinting beneath the Georgia sun, the air thick with desperation and dust-such was the world inside one of history's most notorious civil war prison camps. Here, the everyday courage and suffering of Union soldiers unfolds in a gripping civil war memoir that is as immediate as it is haunting. Through the raw immediacy of a prisoner of war diary, readers are drawn into the stark realities of Andersonville prison camp: a crucible where hope flickered amid deprivation, and where camaraderie and the will to survive forged unbreakable bonds. This restored edition, republished by Alpha Editions after decades out of print, offers not only a vivid first-hand account of 19th century America but also a meticulously detailed list of the dead-complete with names, regiments, and grave numbers-making it an indispensable genealogy research resource. The narrative's unflinching honesty and attention to detail render it an essential cornerstone for anyone passionate about civil war history or military history enthusiasts seeking an authentic voice from the past. The inclusion of figures like Elizabeth Van Lew, alongside the exhaustive roll call of lost lives, elevates this work beyond personal recollection to a vital piece of historical non-fiction. With its evocative portrayal of the Union soldiers' experience, the diary stands as both a testament to individual resilience and a window into the broader social and moral landscape of Georgia civil war sites. Lovingly restored for today's and future generations, this edition is not just a reprint-it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. The book's enduring relevance lies in its power to connect modern readers with the lived realities of those who endured the darkest chapters of the American Civil War, ensuring their stories are neither forgotten nor diminished by time. For classic-collection buyers and casual readers alike, this volume bridges the gap between past and present, preserving a legacy of endurance, sacrifice, and humanity.
Luther (Volume 5)
A monk's hammer strikes a church door in Wittenberg, and the echo still reverberates through centuries of belief, doubt, and discovery. In the crucible of sixteenth-century Europe, a singular life ignited the Protestant Reformation, challenging the very bedrock of the Catholic Church and reshaping the spiritual and political map of the West. This compelling volume immerses readers in the turbulent world of religious biography, drawing on rigorous academic research to unravel the forces that shaped the Reformation and the enduring legacy of its most controversial figure. With meticulous analysis of Christian theology, the narrative explores the fierce debates with Erasmus of Rotterdam and the seismic shifts in German religious history, presenting a nuanced portrait of conviction, courage, and conscience. For those captivated by church history studies or seeking a reference for theology students, this work stands as both a scholarly resource and an absorbing story of faith's collision with power. The text delves into the profound critique of the Catholic Church, tracing how personal conviction became a movement that transformed not only doctrine but the very nature of authority and individual conscience. Its themes remain urgent today, inviting reflection on the nature of belief, dissent, and reform in any era. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Elegant in its scholarship yet vivid in its storytelling, it appeals to classic-collection enthusiasts and curious readers alike, offering a window into the intellectual and spiritual ferment that continues to shape our world.
The Debate Continues
A young woman, pen in hand, sits beneath the gaslight of Victorian England, determined to carve her own path through a world that seldom welcomes ambitious women. Her journey, shaped by both hardship and triumph, unfolds against the shifting backdrop of early twentieth century literary life-a world where personal reflection collides with the demands of history, and where the voices of women writers begin, at last, to resound. In these pages, readers are drawn into the intimate, unvarnished recollections of a writer whose life intersected with the likes of Edith Sitwell and Virginia Woolf, yet whose singular vision and resilience set her apart from her contemporaries. This literary autobiography, long out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, offers a rare window into the making of a British memoirist whose work straddled the boundaries of fiction and reality. Restored for today's and future generations, the narrative moves deftly between the drawing rooms of Victorian England and the evolving landscape of literary history, illuminating the challenges and triumphs faced by women writers in a society reluctant to acknowledge their genius. The historical context-rich with detail and nuance-invites readers to reconsider not only the personal cost of artistic ambition, but also the enduring power of the written word to shape both individual lives and cultural memory. For readers of classic literature and literary history enthusiasts alike, this edition is not just a reprint-it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. It stands as both a testament to one woman's indomitable spirit and a vital piece of literary heritage, bridging the gap between past and present. Within these pages, the debate continues: what does it mean to be a writer, a woman, and a witness to history? The answers, as ever, are as compelling as the life that inspired them.
Looking Back
A life traced in vivid detail emerges from the smoky bustle of early twentieth-century America-one marked by resilience, candour, and the restless search for meaning. Here, the ordinary becomes extraordinary, as moments of hardship and triumph are rendered with the clarity of memory and the grace of reflection. This autobiographical memoir, long out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, offers not only a personal narrative book of remarkable depth but also a window into an era when the contours of American life were being redrawn by change and adversity. Within these pages, readers will discover a literary autobiography that delves into the heart of self-discovery, charting a journey from youthful idealism to hard-won wisdom. The narrative resonates with themes of overcoming adversity, capturing both the tumult and the quiet triumphs that define a life. In its honest self-examination and evocative storytelling, the work stands alongside the classic American literature of its time, inviting comparison with the likes of Benjamin Franklin's own reflections. What sets this volume apart is its ability to speak across generations, offering readers of classic memoirs and seekers of personal growth a rare glimpse into the struggles and aspirations that shaped a bygone world. Restored for today's and future generations, this edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Its significance lies not only in the story it tells but in the way it preserves the history and spirit of American life for those who long to understand the past or find echoes of their own journey within another's words. For anyone drawn to reflections on life, the enduring power of self-discovery, or the rich tapestry of early 20th-century experience, this restored classic is an essential addition to every thoughtful reader's collection.
The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume I.
A candle flickers in a medieval scriptorium, illuminating the faces of poets whose verses shaped the very soul of Britain and Ireland-yet whose lives, until now, have remained shrouded in the mists of history. Here, the tapestry of 18th-century British literature is unravelled through vivid accounts of its earliest architects, from Geoffrey Chaucer's courtly ambitions to William Langland's piercing social vision and the principled path of Sir Thomas More. With every page, readers are invited into the intimate chambers and bustling streets that gave rise to English and Irish poets of the 14th century, offering a rare glimpse into the passions, struggles, and triumphs that fuelled their enduring works. Restored for today's and future generations, this volume stands as both a portal and a mirror-reflecting the origins of British literary history while inviting contemporary readers to rediscover the richness of early modern British literature. The book's historical literary accounts draw on sources and sensibilities contemporary to its own era, making it an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand not just the poetry, but the very lives and times that shaped it. Scholars and enthusiasts alike will find themselves captivated by the meticulous detail and narrative flair with which Irish literary history and the broader context of British literary biographies are brought to life. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions, ensuring that a vital piece of cultural heritage is no longer lost to time. More than a mere reprint, it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure-an essential addition to any classic collection, as well as an inviting entry point for casual readers drawn to the drama and humanity behind the greatest verses of the British Isles.
The life of Poggio Bracciolini
In the candlelit libraries of early 15th century Italy, a restless mind scoured forgotten shelves, unearthing ancient wisdom that would shape the course of Western thought. At the heart of the Italian Renaissance humanist movement stood a figure whose relentless pursuit of knowledge and passion for rediscovery breathed new life into the world's understanding of classical antiquity. This evocative biography traces the remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Florence's bustling scholarly circles to the rarefied courts of the papacy, where a career as papal secretary placed him at the epicentre of history. Through vivid narrative, readers are transported into the vibrant Florence historical context, where the invention of the humanist script and the feverish hunt for lost Latin manuscripts transformed the very fabric of intellectual life. With meticulous attention to the rediscovery of classical manuscripts, the narrative explores how one man's vision ignited the Renaissance humanist writings that still inspire awe today. His influence among Florence renaissance scholars and the wider humanist movement echoes through the centuries, reminding us of the enduring power of curiosity and resilience. The book captures the drama and intrigue of a time when the fate of priceless texts hung in the balance, and the written word became a battleground for cultural renewal. This biography of Poggio Bracciolini, long out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, has been restored for today's and future generations. More than a simple reprint, this edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, offering both casual readers and classic-collection buyers a rare glimpse into the mind of a man whose discoveries reshaped the Renaissance. For anyone captivated by the humanist movement influence, the thrill of Latin manuscript discoveries, or the enduring legacy of Renaissance humanist writings, this volume stands as a testament to the transformative power of intellectual courage.
The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume II
Imagine candlelit chambers where verses once echoed against the stone, and the destinies of poets were shaped as much by the turbulence of their times as by the ink in their quills. In these pages, the lives of British and Irish poets unfurl with vivid intimacy, offering a rare glimpse into the souls who forged the 18th century's literary landscape. From the shadowed courts of Charles I to the upheaval under Oliver Cromwell, each account is steeped in the drama and uncertainty that gave rise to an extraordinary outpouring of poetic genius. Here, the reader is drawn into the very heart of British literary history and irish literary history, exploring not only the celebrated but also the overlooked-those whose works flickered briefly before being swept away by time. This meticulously restored volume, out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, presents an unvarnished chronicle of poets of Great Britain and Ireland, whose voices shaped the course of cultural memory. The biographical sketches capture the triumphs and tragedies of 18th century literary figures, revealing how personal ambition, political intrigue, and creative rivalry intertwined. Whether tracing Anthony Brewer's enigmatic works or delving into Thomas May's contributions amidst the shifting allegiances of his era, the narrative breathes life into historical accounts of poets who navigated the perilous waters of fame, fortune, and exile. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, restored for today's and future generations. For the classic-collection enthusiast, it offers a touchstone to the intellectual ferment that defined a nation's artistic identity; for the curious reader, a doorway into the passions and perils that shaped poets during Charles I and Oliver Cromwell's reigns. Each page invites discovery, ensuring that the voices of poets of Ireland and Great Britain continue to resonate, undimmed by the passage of centuries.
