Explore the Best Indie Non-Fiction Books

In this heart-wrenching yet empowering memoir, author Barbara takes readers on a harrowing journey from the innocence of childhood to the complexities of adulthood, revealing the deep scars left by betrayal and abuse. At just five years old, Barbara's world is shattered as she faces unimaginable trauma at the hands of those who should have protected her. Shuttled between relatives after her family’s disintegration, she becomes a target for predators who exploit her vulnerability, leaving her grappling with a fractured sense of self-worth.Yet, this is not merely a tale of survival; it is a testament to resilience. Through candid reflections, Barbara unveils the cunning tactics of her abuser...

From me, the author,This book was written and illustrated by two long standing members of the over-the-hill gang.Like any memories, this book is rather unorganized. There is no central plot, no main character, just random short stories about just plain folks, survivors of life. The stories are hand-me-downs from various distant relatives, close family, and an assortment of quirky friends, so I cannot vouch for their accuracy. Certainly, I cannot vouch for the accuracy of my own sketchy memory.Most of these stories take place in central Texas during the 20th century and the first part of the 21st century. The stories are very loosely collected into groups by the people, places, or things in t...

A beautiful way to tell the journey of Jesus and His three-year ministry.  This book was written to help you fall in love with Jesus and understand the obstacles He faced from His own people.  It combines the four gospels, in chronological order, beginning with His birth and follows through His crucifixion and ascension.  There is reflection and a "Seed for Thought" at the end of each chapter.This book is rated 5-star "*Because He Loved Us* is a heartfelt and accessible exploration of the teachings of Jesus Christ, written with both reverence and clarity. Geared toward Christians who may feel distanced or confused by scripture, the book acts as a gentle yet profound guide thro...

Fond memories growing up in the legendary small town of Mayberry, ( Mt. Airy, NC ) Andy Griffith's home- town, and also the home- town of Country Singer, Donna Fargo, The Easter Brothers Gospel Trio, & Bluegrass Artist,Tommy Jarrell.... Author Jim Akers takes you on a journey as a child and young man headed to Vietnam and beyond.

This 60s/70s memoir is a Grand Tour of the arts, music, cultural activities and fashion world of those years. Her stories, within stories range across the social and literary history of the political, feminist, and sexual protests when people believed they could create a better world. There are plenty of personal anecdotes of her friendships with the little known but soon to be famous artists, Pop musician, fashion world and avant-garde of New York, Paris, and London. Over the course of three decades, Karen met pretty much every hip personality that defined the times. From modest beginnings in western Canada she worked her way through art college and went on to dazzling success as a textile ...

CONCEPTS WRITTEN ABOUT IN THIS BOOK How the universe downloaded all its knowledge into my mind - How to design your life experience the way you want it to be, before you have to live it - until now, mostly undiscovered Universal Success Principles - Creation - What was created at the "Big Bang" - Who was "Jesus", and what did he look like, according to the obscure Roman writings, and other non-biblical records? - Who / what is "God"? - - - Who really created the first Bible? - Who / what are you? - Who created you? - What is the Physical world made of? - What is Universal Consciousness? - How to use the right techniques to access the Universal Consciousness to manifest good things in your li...

July 3, 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg: Twenty-one-year-old Captain Wells Waite Miller of the 8th OVI—"a bruised and undersized regiment"—played a crucial role in the Union's victory at Pickett's Charge. Chosen to lead an outpost 100 yards away from the main Union line, against seemingly insurmountable odds, Miller and 150 courageous men faced down 6,000 desperate Rebels. Fighting valiantly, they "broke an entire . . . brigade of the Army of Northern Virginia." This book celebrates the life of this forgotten Civil War hero.During a seven-year period of research, the author connected with several of Miller's descendants with remarkable syncronicities occuring between Wells' life and her...

Ten Rules Of The Road I Learned At My First Concert is one ordinary guy's saga of 160 concerts over the last 44 years: "From scalping tickets to catch Captain Fantastic at the height of his success to missing the opportunity to see Sir Paul close down Shea Stadium; from meeting one band in the middle of 43rd street to watching another play in a parking lot; from seeing a crowd throw objects at an amateur lead-in band to hearing two legends, Macca and Bruce, play "I Saw Her Standing There" - twice; from never seeing Van Morrison play "Someone Like You" to having him surprise us all with a rendition of "Send In The Clowns"; from attending a concert that never started to being at a show that we...

Do you have trauma from what you've believed about God since childhood?(Hint: You do.)Think about it. You might not even realize it....It isn’t just you....You are not alone.This book offers a page-turning look at a rarely discussed saga laced throughout the Bible from beginning to end—the story of inherited generational trauma and how it affected the impressions that the people of the Bible had about their lives and their God.The Bible tells of trauma that has been passed down to you.Some 3,000 years before the advent of modern psychology, which would identify childhood trauma as one of the primary causes of mental illness, the first authors of the Bible began to write a saga in which t...

Eight true crimes stories written by anonymous newsmen from early to mid 20th century in Canadian daily newspapers, historically retold (and in parts imagined) in this book. The first story is about the murder of a young university student during the Christmas season in Montreal. His half-brother, a Catholic Priest, is the accused. A Saskatchewan farmer is afflicted by periods of dark moods. He murders his stepson during one of these. Whilst in prison, serving a life sentence, he strikes out at the Deputy Warden, killing him. A man and his wife immigrate to Canada from Germany. His wife dies mysteriously. The man remarries, and his supposed second wife suffers the same fate. H...

Motley Crooks: Canadian Crime Stories unearths five gripping true tales of crime from Canada’s early to mid-20th century—each more audacious and unexpected than the last

Author Keith Landry uncovers crimes lost to time—stories of deception, pursuit, and justice that shaped a growing nation. Perfect for fans of historical crime and true Canadian mysteries.

Step into the shadowy corners of history where the line between justice and vengeance blurs, and the stories of human frailty, resilience, and cruelty unfold. Blood in the Headlines is a gripping anthology of true crime cases, each meticulously researched and vividly told, revealing the chilling events that once dominated front pages and captivated the public’s imagination.From cold-blooded murders in remote railway cars to tragic crimes of passion, from courtroom battles that exposed societal prejudice to investigations that unraveled long-buried truths, this collection delves into the darkest moments of human history. Each case is more than a crime story—it’s a reflection of the time...