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This story is about a man who had his feelings bottled up for way too long. Not able to tell his family why he did the things he did and not able to recoup the lost years away from the people who he loved. In the Mexican-American community, you never show your sadness, your pain, or weakness. As an act of pride, you always keep all your emotions to yourself like as if nothing is wrong. Showing everyone that you're not suffering and everything is fine is strength.

I know this sounds a bit cliche, but life truly is a journey. It evidences as a unique sojourn for every individual person. This is the story of a child born seventy years ago. It is a story of triumph and setbacks, of joy and sorrow, of weakness and strength. But most of all, it is a story of courage. Brian J. Woznicki was born with cerebral palsy. He was dealt a very difficult hand in life.

This volume is a telling of 29 years of caring for and about people who, but for the grace of God, could be me or my family. It is a telling of surviving and thriving in often difficult circumstances. Starting as a mental health worker in 1988, I received my registered nurse license in 1993 and continued as a psychiatric nurse until I ended compensated employment in 2017.

In the delightful book, This One Time at the Bar...True Stories from a Bouncer, a captivating compilation of tales that traverse the spectrum of human emotion through the eyes of a seasoned bouncer at a local bar is unveiled. This engaging collection harmonizes humor, poignant reflections, and heartwarming moments, offering readers an insider's perspective on the vibrant tapestry of characters that frequent the establishment.

I was once told by a psychiatrist that I had to write down on paper all the things in my past that haunted me. Things that I thought were normal were acts that were inhumane and wrong. After I wrote everything I could think of, I kept going through my life. I have God in my life today. I give all of my thanks to his glory, to break through from the chains that were holding me in bondage. The only way God will start forgiving me is if I start forgiving other people. But most of all, I must forgive myself. As children, we all loved adventures growing up.

I'll be the first to tell anyone how blessed my life in music has been. How many can honestly say they met and became friends with their music idol? Very rare indeed! I had the blessing of meeting a legend in country music! I met Johnny Cash for the first time in 1973. After the first night, I met Johnny Cash in Maryland before his show. I never dreamed. A few weeks later, I would get a call from the man in black himself! We quickly became friends, and that friendship lasted until the day Johnny Cash died in 2003--thirty years of blessed friendship.

This book is about my life of addiction and living through it. I have had ups and downs and lost many friends. I am in recovery, and the work never stops. Every day you think about it. I have learned to rely on the tools I was given and the support of my family. This is my story.

Imagine a valley so pristine it is the envy of all places near it. Complete with soft rolling hills, clear-water brooks, thermal springs, lakes for water sports, and crystal mines for discovering quartz, plus the only diamond mine in America. It was so attractive. The first on the scene were native Indians followed by explorers, and by 1832, Hot Springs became the first US National Park. Of course, something this special was instantly noticed. And then along came the settlers, proprietors, and anyone interested in turning a dollar.

This book is a personal narrative chronicling the author's journey through pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum. Throughout the narrative, the author emphasizes the importance of intentionality in selecting medical providers, self-advocacy, stress management, and maintaining open communication in relationships. Reflections on lessons learned underscore reliance on faith and God's support throughout the journey.

In a world that can be cruel and unforgiving, one man’s journey stands out as a testament to the power of resilience, faith, and hope. Meet the disabled veteran who has seen it all, from the Cold War to the War on Terror to the brink of despair, and back again. Sadly, an average of 22 veterans a day take their own life. This book tells the story of a disabled veteran who was very nearly one of them. He faced immense challenges yet found hope in his journey. From serving as an intelligence analyst during tense times to battling with depression, he experienced it all.

This autobiography is told through the eyes of a child growing into a teen from the last gasping thousand-year empire of Hitler into the equally evil government of East Germany, a life that had no normal childhood, tears, and fears of no future. Only being allowed to migrate to the US at age 21 changed the author's life.

In this second edition of his memoir, previously titled "CIA Super Pilot Spills the Beans," former H-34 and Bell Huey pilot Capt. Bill Collier tells of his experiences flying helicopters in Laos for Air America, during the CIA's secret war waged into the 1970s. It was the war correspondent Anne Darling who described the pilots of Air America as "CIA Super Pilots," and as Collier tells of flying in challenging weather and combat conditions with his best Vietnam helicopter pilot buddy, Gary, the pair shared enough adventure to make any novel seem lame.

Writing my story is a path needed taken, if not for others, but for myself. I could not let my life close silently keeping quiet about the spiritual experiences that have governed my life. The good Lord raised me. I hope to give children and adults alike the courage to speak of present and past abuse they are faced with and trust in the telling that the listener will not be judgmental, but give credence and understanding of what is shared. Do not feel sorry for me. The things that have transpired in my life has made me the caring person I am.

Nuclear power has been and continues to be a mystery to many people. This book tells the story of the journey of an average individual who for over 40 years, because of unintentional turns of events, became an active member of the industry and learned to understand and support this challenging but rewarding technology. With global warming and growing demands for energy world-wide, nuclear power plants in conjunction with renewable energy sources is the most promising way to support our future generations.

But this is not a book just for lawyers, although any lawyer worth her or his salt will find it hard to put it down. Anyone interested in what it's really like to receive an unexpected phone call late at night after a long day in court and have to face a sudden legal emergency which requires you to drive across the state to provide urgently needed legal services to desperate clients who have nowhere else to turn should listen to this book.

This is a true story told to me by Leonard Victor Pope, my father, prior to his passing several years ago. A heartwarming story of the times and events spent by my father as Len the milkman, one of the two principal characters in the story titled Pays, the Milkman's Horse. The other principal character is a horse named Pays, a pseudonym for a thoroughbred racehorse named after an infamous outlaw character in a Hollywood movie.

Changed forever after her teen son Jake's first vision of God, in Heaven Help Us, a typical American mother of three shares startling revelations. Through Jake's ongoing visions revealing God's messages for his people and frightening real-life stories of her family's many confrontations with dark and dangerous forces--on both spiritual and physical planes--readers are pulled into a reality unfamiliar to most.

In this compelling autobiography, Nathan Cross chronicles his journey through life as a devoted father, passionate coach, and resilient individual who has faced numerous challenges and triumphs. Raised in a tumultuous environment, Nathan reflects on his complex childhood and the deep bond he shared with his siblings, particularly his sister Dakota, who provided unwavering support and love.

Raven Sky came up with the title as an oxymoron. She raised the question, Where would you be if you changed your choice at any point in your life? If you changed your choice from what you did choose to another? Would you have gone through the same challenges or maybe you wouldn't? Would you become the person you are now if you didn't choose the path you chose in the past? So by coming up with this title, it was meant to be humorous. If she chose to be a nun, she would not have learned the lessons or gone through the challenges she has gone through to make her who she is today.

Stroke of Love is the life story of a young stroke survivor from Texas named Hether Flanigan. It is a story of resilience, determination, strength, and love. A story about the human spirit, the will to live life to the fullest, the power of the human mind, and the love that surrounds us.