Category: Biographies & Memoirs

Maman’s Escape from Iran

One woman’s escape. One family’s fight for freedom. One true story that reveals the human cost of revolution. Before the 1979 Iranian Revolution, Homa Iravanian lived a life filled with family, opportunity, and hope in a country that was rapidly modernizing. But as political unrest gave way to an authoritarian regime, everything she knew was stripped away. By 1987, Homa was trapped alone in Iran. Separated from her family and living under the constant threat of persecution, she face... [Read More...]

Earthquake on the Ice: The Story of Legendary Figure Skater Yuzuru Hanyu

Before Olympic gold, Yuzuru Hanyu was a 16-year-old trapped in a collapsing rink when the 2011 earthquake hit his hometown of Sendai. What he built after that day became one of the most remarkable careers in sports history: two Olympic titles, world records, and performances that moved audiences far beyond the world of figure skating. Earthquake on the Ice is the first English biography of Hanyu, going past the medals to reveal the artist, survivor, and humanitarian behind the legend. Sports jo... [Read More...]

Dig Me a Grave: The Inside Story of the Serial Killer Who Seduced the South

The definitive true “Southern Gothic” account of the life, crimes, conviction, and execution of Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins, the charismatic, brutal, well-liked, remorseless South Carolina serial killer who was dubbed the Charles Manson of the South—written by the prosecutor who brought him to justice. $3.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Brokenness Becomes Beautiful: Inspiring Pieces of Poetry

Brokenness Becomes Beautiful is a raw, honest, and deeply human poetry collection by Terence Ang, an award-winning Singaporean author whose life changed after a stroke left him with aphasia, reshaping his voice and creative journey through struggle, perseverance, and self-reflection. These poems were born out of searching — through questioning, reflection, and the difficult process of learning to live with change. Terence explores how moments of fracture can become places where truth, healing... [Read More...]

Flying into Darkness

Some scars never heal. They only wait. Evan Williams appears to be an ordinary man; intelligent, disciplined, and quietly successful. He has built a respectable career in information technology, lives comfortably in upstate New York, and shares a long marriage with his wife, Jenna. From the outside, his life looks stable, even enviable. What no one sees is the carefully buried past that shaped him a childhood defined by fear, silence, and a single irreversible act of violence. When Evan’s mot... [Read More...]

Free: It’s Just a Phase: A Memoir of Resilience, Faith, and Healing

Life can break you. Betray you. Humble you. But it does not have to define you. In this deeply personal and emotionally powerful memoir, educator, mentor, and visionary leader Priscilla L. Dingle shares the story behind the woman who built PHASE Academy — a school and community movement dedicated to helping young people discover hope, healing, and self-worth. From childhood dreams and family loss to toxic relationships, betrayal, grief, spiritual growth, and personal reinvention, It’s Just ... [Read More...]

Free: It’s Just a Phase: A Memoir of Resilience, Faith, and Healing

Life can break you. Betray you. Humble you. But it does not have to define you. In this deeply personal and emotionally powerful memoir, educator, mentor, and visionary leader Priscilla L. Dingle shares the story behind the woman who built PHASE Academy — a school and community movement dedicated to helping young people discover hope, healing, and self-worth. From childhood dreams and family loss to toxic relationships, betrayal, grief, spiritual growth, and personal reinvention, It’s Just... [Read More...]

Conjuring the Hurricane: The Best Way to Save Your Life is Any Way You Can

When Sarah Hanson realized that she had to leave her abusive marriage, she didn’t have a plan. She had instinct, fear, a body that had learned to brace against danger, and a small, stubborn voice insisting she deserved more. This is the story of what it takes to leave a life that is killing you, and who you can become on the other side. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Conjuring the Hurricane: The Best Way to Save Your Life is Any Way You Can

When Sarah Hanson realized that she had to leave her abusive marriage, she didn’t have a plan. She had instinct, fear, a body that had learned to brace against danger, and a small, stubborn voice insisting she deserved more. This is the story of what it takes to leave a life that is killing you, and who you can become on the other side. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]