Biography / History / Memoir

The Perils of Beginnings

The Perils of Beginnings weaves two periods of history to tell the story of an ancestor, José Narciso Cavazos, one of the early Texas settlers. In 1969, 18-year-old Barbara, the narrator, hopped into her spicy Auntie Eloisa’s new GTO to embark on a road trip from Texas to Tampico, Mexico. While searching for her baptismal certificate, Auntie shares the history of Narcisco, a bold visionary who, in 1793, left an aristocratic life in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to cultivate the 600,000 acres of land awarded to him by the King of Spain. As Narciso’s story unfolds, so do the secrets of the two women.

From Budapest to Hollywood

'From Budapest to Hollywood: Searching for the Promised Land' is a story of resilience, hope, and the pursuit of a better life. Katherine MK Mitchell's memoir begins with her birth in Nazi-occupied Hungary. From there she survived war, the ill-fated S.S. Exodus, and communism before fleeing her home country once the Russians crushed the Hungarian Revolution. Her journey as a refugee brought her to New York, where she overcame countless challenges, ultimately making a name for herself in Hollywood.

Trauterose: Growing Up in Postwar Munich

What was it like to be orphaned at birth in the winter of 1942 in Munich, to spend the next eleven years as a foster child in the family of a former SS-officer? What was it like, after the death of my foster mother, to live for seven years in a home for children under the aegis of Catholic Sisters? What was it like to immigrate to the United States at age eighteen without family support or knowledge of English? In telling my story, I draw portraits of people that have affected my life for good or ill.

The Full Catastrophe: A memoir

After a fourteen year marriage to Duncan - a bully who'd been terrorizing and controlling her for all the years they'd been together - Lee thought divorce was in the cards. But ten months after telling him she wanted that divorce, Duncan was diagnosed with cancer. Eight months later, he was gone. Lee hoped her problems were gone with Duncan's death; instead, she found that without his ranting, raving, and screaming taking up space in her life, she had her own demons to face.

The Perils of Beginnings

The Perils of Beginnings weaves two periods of history that tell the story of 18-year-old Barbara invited by her Auntie, Eloisa Cavazos Diaz on a road trip in 1967, from San Antonio, Texas, to Tampico, Mexico. Auntie wants to find her official baptismal certificate left behind or lost when her birth father is murdered in Tampico and her mother escaped with her life. Auntie pulls all the stops to search for this elusive document.

Choosing Magic

They say that authors write the books they want to read. If so, this poignant memoir “Choosing Magic” delivers author Karina Pacific much of the insight and guidance she so desperately needed as a child.
Born in Mexico to a father never knew and an overworked, reticent mother, Karina’s story unveils a childhood filled with colorful characters, dark secrets of abuse, and a nomadic existence that bounced her all over her native country eventually leading her to the land of opportunity – America.

Along Came a Soulmate

Along Came a Soulmate, the true memoir by Armenia Jess, tells the story of poverty, survival, faith, hope, grit and pure love. Armenia was born in an impoverished village in Southern Mindanao in the Philippines. Her father passed away when she was only twelve years old, her youngest brother who was only nine years old, became the bread winner and supported her education through college. Later on, she met her husband who significantly changed her (and her family’s) life. The book follows Armenia and her family’s bittersweet life experiences in the Philippines before she made it to the USA.

Some Dreams Are Worth Keeping: A Memoir of My Bipolar Journey

Susan Johnson's personal struggle with bipolar disorder sets the stage for this wonderful memoir. Written in a crawl-inside-her-head style, readers will experience Susan's highs and lows living with bipolar disorder. For anyone faced with bipolar either personally or with family or friends this real and raw story will give insight into a sometimes misunderstood condition. Intricately woven, utterly authentic, and candidly revealing, this is a must read for anyone wondering if they are alone in a bipolar world. Susan's spirituality and grace are words to comfort and inform.

Grace for Grant: A Journey with an Old Soul

After appearing to have had a stroke, nineteen-year-old Grant Galvin has been approved for the Tampa General Hospital's Rehabilitation Center. But no sooner is he gazing out over the sparkling river when he has a heart attack. Mom, the ex-husband, and the boyfriend find themselves in ICU on a diagnostic merry-go-round with baffling symptoms spinning out of control. Buckle up, Buttercup. This is one crazy ride.
As a student of the world with a mischievous, curious nature, Grant pushes the envelope at every turn leaving trouble and laughter in his wake.

Glorious Times: Adventures of the Craighead Naturalists

Glorious Times… tells the fascinating story of an American clan of Scots-Irish origin that settled in and near the South Mountain “Cradle of Conservation” close to nature. The inspiring lives of the famous twins, known from their many publications, documentary films, and ground-breaking conservation efforts; as well as that of their award-winning sister, Jean Craighead George, are explored in rich detail.

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