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The Journey
By Sara Niles
Series: The Torn Trilogy, II. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 152,970. Language: English. Published: December 22, 2011. Category: Nonfiction
"She made thirty suicide attempts before the age of thirty. Some unseen and unknown inner turmoil, created a war within her: a chaotic war that she felt she could not win, but was not sure she wanted to lose" Sara Niles fled for her life in 1987 with five small children in tow: This is the story of their journey
Coming Home
By Melissa Hopkins
Price: Free! Words: 2,030. Language: American English. Published: September 22, 2012. Category: Fiction
A gripping tale told by Robert Newman who is plagued by nightmares of his childhood and believes that he must return to his old home to face the demons that haunt him. The house is now empty and in disrepair, but the memories are as fresh as they'd ever been. He journeys into the unknown to find that he can't outrun his past, and some things come back to haunt you.
The Real Verdict, My Quest for the Freedom I Never Had
By Nitra Gipson
Price: $3.51 USD. Words: 37,130. Language: English. Published: December 17, 2012. Category: Nonfiction
A woman finally says ‘no’ to those who would exploit, undermine and demean her. This is a story of courage, perseverance, and the achievement of dignity. This is… The Real Verdict
She Gets Me
By Leon Gower
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 42,440. Language: English. Published: March 20, 2013. Category: Fiction
Stanley thought nothing in life could be more difficult than divorce but when Cathy rolled into his world, with a car load of small problems, the over worked mechanic discovered a whole new world of trouble. Few things in life carry the venom of a woman scorned. Can love survive the onslaught of false accusations? In an intolerant society Stanley must find depths of strength he never knew existed.
The Marionette Heart Poetry - Emotions of a Child Abuse Survivor
By Jane Walsh
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,110. Language: English. Published: May 10, 2013. Category: Nonfiction
This is a short collection of true-life, deeply emotional poems regarding child abuse, abandonment, neglect, a broken heart and, finally, survival. It contains personal poetry, written over several years, that expresses the anguish and heartbreak of an unwanted, abused child, who grew up thinking that there was no such thing as family, trust or love.
Still Standing -Weathering The Challenges of Life
By Sheila Hayford
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 38,980. Language: English. Published: June 13, 2013. Category: Nonfiction
Challenges! Issues! Obstacles! We all face them. Some challenges just dare you to overcome them! How many of us have finished a project ahead of time because someone told us it could not be done? Other challenges try to wear you down by their sheer persistence over time. This book tells of the riveting true life challenges of eight individuals and their overcoming stories. A must read!
How To Let Them Go
By Steven E. Anderson
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 15,260. Language: English. Published: August 12, 2013 by Alisha Anderson. Category: Nonfiction
How To Let Them Go, Most of the time the co-dependent person makes excuses for the person they have a soul tie with. They do this by explaining away bad behavior. They call themselves supporting the person; backing them up, helping them through problems in life. The problem with that is the person that has the trait of a murderer is emotionally and socially incapable of having compassion.
You Are Not Alone!
By Cynthia Bailey-Rug
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 50,170. Language: English. Published: August 15, 2013. Category: Nonfiction
"You Are Not Alone!" tackles the taboo topic of abusive mothers from a Christian perspective. This book offers advice for setting boundaries, taking care of oneself, how to honor an abusive parent and more.
Stands With Fists: Moving Beyond Psychological and Verbal Abuse
By Debbie Zoub
Price: $9.95 USD. Words: 80,990. Language: English. Published: January 21, 2014 by RICHER Press. Category: Nonfiction
Stands With Fists is a raw book about the journey out of abuse without having all the answers. Readers are invited to join the Author in this journey to leave abuse behind so together as a community all can gain empowerment through each other. It does not matter what type of abuse you have experienced: physical, sexual, verbal, emotional or neglect. Debbie Zoub, MSW is a clinical social worker.
Invisible Stains
By Jeannie Frazer
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 70,850. Language: English. Published: January 27, 2014. Category: Fiction
Invisible Stains is a fast paced and gritty psychological drama full of conflict, heartbreak, love and empowerment, that moves from the red dust of outback Australia to the enchanting boulevards of Paris.
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