Biography / History / Memoir

God Help Me

God Help Me is one of 9 other books I have written. I write to help people realize they can live in this world despite many handicaps. I want readers to know that despite life's shortcomings you can shine. I grew up in a very bad household, but I never quit trying. The message in all my books is to never quit. Most of my books are real life people who struggled to exist. I have one fiction called Albion. It is made up of 8 chapters, each a different story. I also started the Veterans Brotherhood a n organization that prevents veteran suicides and veteran homelessness.

Widowhood: The Next Chapter, I'm Still Here - Now What?

This heartfelt and candid memoir serves as an essential guide for anyone navigating life after loss. It recounts one woman's journey through three marriages, two funerals, and one divorce, while offering valuable insights and practical wisdom for others on similar paths. The personal narrative begins in the shadowy world of organized crime, where the author’s first husband introduces a sense of danger into their lives, where dinner guests check their firearms at the door.

Live From America: How Latino TV Conquered the United States

In the 1970s and 80s, while ABC, NBC, and CBS battled for every screen, a Mexican family, alongside a savvy American operator, quietly laid the foundation for an empire. Against media titans like Ted Turner and Rupert Murdoch, they achieved the unthinkable: breaking into the tightly guarded world of U.S. television. Later, after being pushed out by political and corporate interests, they returned through an alliance as improbable as it was strategic—with the former agent of Ronald Reagan, Elizabeth Taylor, and Marlon Brando.

Finding Peace of Mind: An inspirational journey through bipolar, depression, addiction and dyslexia

Living with bipolar disorder, depression, addiction, and dyslexia, the author’s path weaves through punk rock rebellion, police work, and entrepreneurship—revealing the complex reality of managing mental health and neurodiversity. Another deep depressive episode became the catalyst for a medical diagnosis, professional help, and true healing. With remarkable candour, the author shares his experiences navigating life, relationships, career challenges, and the quest for authentic identity.

Junglekeeper: What It Takes to Change the World

Junglekeeper invites readers into the wild world on which all Earthly life depends—and, within it, into deeper truths about purpose, calling, and connection. Paul Rosolie, a kid from Brooklyn drawn irresistibly to the outdoors, finds himself in the Amazon, joining Indigenous communities in a fight to protect it from industrial threats. Along the way, readers encounter giant snakes, displaced jaguars, complex forest canopies, miraculous waterways, and uncontacted peoples defending their home.

Dreams and Mirrors

My book tells my story about the physical/emotional abuse and trauma I experienced growing up in a white suburban family with many social/economic advantages. Those advantages did not protect me. I stuffed the shame and fear I endured. At age 22 I had my first, terrorizing, screaming to wake nightmare, which lasted 35 years. I write how I went from my worthless self image to having a wonderful wife and daughter.

A Letter Unwritten

A Letter Unwritten offers a deeply moving exploration of how individuals shape and are shaped by one another. It is a celebration of resilience, love, and the threads of humanity that bind us all, leaving an indelible mark not just in words but in the hearts they touch. This is a story that will inspire readers to find their own strength, honor their connections, and embrace the challenges that define us. 

When the Curtain Falls Exposing the Darkside of Blue

Redina Thorpe Thomas’ life was like a drapery - an ornate curtain hanging beautifully against a wall for decorations. The fabric looked good on the outside, but the internal folds, needed to be cleaned as it harbored layers of thick dust that had accumulated over the years and were not visibly seen. Intoxicated by their charm Redina allowed herself to fall prey to the men who abused her heart and body. Co-dependency led to the need to be with a man, even if it meant being mistreated.