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I Think I'm OK    by CS Kenny
Price: $4.60 USD. 66120 words. Language: English. Published on May 7, 2013. Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir.

I Think I'm OK is an emotional, thought provoking and often humorous tale of a disturbing childhood. Set in and around Yorkshire during the 60s and 70s the author describes his journey through the care system. This book should not be confused with a so called misery memoir.
The Convenient Wife And Lessons Learned-- Part II    by M. Hwa Chan
Price: $3.99 USD. 13500 words. Language: English. Published on May 6, 2013. Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs.

Part II (13,400+ words) is about marital infidelity and answers the following questions. Why did he stray? What were the causes and reasons? What were the telltale signs? What did he learn from it? How did the community and society respond to it? What was the impact on the children? How should the wife handle it?
The Cornerstone of Arizona Basketball: The Eddie Smith Story    by Eddie Smith
Price: $3.99 USD. 28300 words. Language: English. Published by Cory Parella on May 6, 2013. Nonfiction » Biography » Celebrity biography.

The autobiography of Eddie Smith, college basketball star at Arizona from 1983-1985, who paved the way for the rest of the Lute Olson era of graduates to success in the industry of professional basketball and much, much more. Forwards by Lute Olson and Steve Kerr.
The Fishmongers    by Peter Walmsley
Price: $7.99 USD. 47400 words. Language: English. Published by Black Rose Writing  on May 6, 2013. Nonfiction » Relationships and Family » Marriage.

The Fishmongers is a story of the human condition and a dysfunctional family bound by a family business, often reluctantly, and torn apart by mental illness. A once stoic patriarch, a victim of a rare form of Alzheimer's, is reduced to one of the kids - and worse. What does a family do when one of its own changes so rapidly?
Adventure, The Story of My Life    by Eva Kiss
Price: $5.99 USD. 55380 words. Language: English. Published on May 4, 2013. Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs.

I was born in Hungary and grew up under the communist regime. After I was married, my husband and I made the difficult decision to flee our homeland with our 2 children because we believed there were better opportunities for us elsewhere. The escape in 1987 was dangerous, stressful and the following months were also difficult while we waited in Austria to see where we could emigrate to.
I Go Railfanning in My Pajamas    by Amanda McGauley
Price: $2.99 USD. 9620 words. Language: English. Published on May 3, 2013. Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs.

This book is nothing about railfanning or pajamas, but it does contain sayings and a story or two accumulated throughout my life as stated by my grandmother. Does contain some profanity, but do not let that turn you off.
Writer, Writer    by Milam McGraw Propst
Price: $4.00 USD. 34570 words. Language: English. Published on May 3, 2013. Nonfiction » Inspiration » Personal inspiration.

"Writer, Writer" provides a glimpse at my own experiences of weaving fact into fiction. In this new book, I share snippets from my life and tell how my personal ups and downs fed a career as an author. A late bloomer, I began creating fiction at age forty-seven, and now happily have eight books to offer, including one novel, which was adapted for a motion picture.
The Patriotic Art    by Martin Rickerd
Price: $5.50 USD. 126490 words. Language: English. Published by Memoirs Publishing  on May 3, 2013. Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir.

(4.00 from 1 review)
The FCO gave Martin Rickerd a fascinating career, which took him to some wonderful parts of the world – and some less wonderful, but they too were immensely interesting and memorable. No retired member of the Diplomatic Service can claim to have been entirely happy about everything throughout their career. But neither can they say they did not enjoy some marvellous benefits in terms of experience.
A Warrior Returns    by Ken Shaw
Price: $0.99 USD. 3660 words. Language: English. Published on May 2, 2013. Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs.

Psychologically damaged by the brutal effects of two world wars, a family is made homeless in 1950 through a breach of his trust by the father’s sibling. Forced to move out of London into a dilapidated cottage tied to a demeaning job in a village foundry, the father remains pursued by ghosts that have haunted him ever since his wartime exploits. Then something inexplicably brutal occurs...
Mind The wee Places Nurse.    by Mary Helen Gill
Price: $6.99 USD. 13380 words. Language: English. Published on May 2, 2013. Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs.

An interesting read,with a touch of humour,and an insight into what it was like to be a nurse in the Forties. This is a true story told from the Author's own experience. Should not be missed in particular by those who want to be a nurse.