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“Learning from the experiences of others is what makes us human.” https://celadonbooks.com/what-is-a-biography National Biographer’s Day is celebrated on May 16th because it was the day Samuel Johnson met James Boswell in London, England during 1763. Together, the wrote what is recognized as the earliest modern biography, The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell. Biographies are one of the most important
Read moreYesterday was National Write Your Story Day. I know I am a day off, but storytelling is a huge part of humanity and a way for us to preserve our histories. It a tradition that helps us to understand where we came from, how we got to where we are, and where we need to go. It is a way
Read moreWhiskers Abroad:Ashi and Audrey’s Adventures in Japan A stunning debut by Carrie Carter Published by Bayou City PressThe book is available worldwide in digital and print format Whiskers Abroad is a lively travelogue featuring a trip to Japan shared by two main characters, Audrey and her cat Ashi, who alternate recounting their versions of events. During a twelve-day trip, the pair
Read moreMy First Last Year Roger Leslie’s critically acclaimed memoir that turns every life situation in a spiritual transformation and lesson The book is published by Paradise Publishing and is available worldwide in print format In response to a spiritual dream, Roger Leslie lived a year as if it were his last. New inspirations set his course for success, while heartbreaking
Read moreChrist at the Coffee Shop by Nathan Ingram My rating: 5 of 5 stars Not What I Expected When I first picked up this book, I was uncertain. Though I enjoy reading about religion, studying theology is quite different from devotions or testimonials of faith. It can get dangerous moving from the objective to the subjective, so I tend to
Read moreMAKEUP TIPS FROM AUSCHWITZ How Vanity Saved My Mother’s Life Whose Job is it Exactly to Keep my Mom Happy? Tommy Schnurmacher’s memoir details the foibles of his tumultuous relationship with his Holocaust survivor Mom who looked like Elizabeth Taylor and sounded like Zsa Zsa Gabor! Released by Tellwell TalentThe book is available worldwide in print and digital format Tommy
Read moreSavoring the Camino de Santiago: It’s the Pilgrimage, Not the Hike An award-winning debut memoir by travel expert Julie Gianelloni Connor Published by Bayou City PressThe book is available worldwide in digital and print format Savoring the Camino de Santiago: It’s the Pilgrimage, Not the Hike focuses on the Camino de Santiago, an ancient pilgrimage trail that began around 820 AD
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