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12 Indie Memoirs


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Cover art for ONCE UPON A GYPSY MOON
INDIE
Released: Aug. 1, 2012

"A striking memoir of personal discovery."
In a 32-foot sloop named the Gypsy Moon, attorney Hurley sails solo from Annapolis to Nassau in this memoir. Read full book review >
Cover art for COBWEBS ON THE CHANDELIER
INDIE
Released: July 19, 2012

"This candid look at running a household mixes Erma Bombeck-worthy insight with warmth and humor."
First-time memoirist Monroe takes everyday topics and elevates them into thoughtful, often emotional essays illustrating the joys and pitfalls of a woman struggling with work, marriage and motherhood. Read full book review >
Cover art for FIFTY STEPS
INDIE
Released: July 5, 2012

"Inspired and comic rendering of the extraordinary in the everyday."
Vincent L D'Aleo recounts his life in his entertaining and often hilarious memoir. Read full book review >
Cover art for A ROMP THROUGH DIVINITY SCHOOL
INDIE
Released: June 29, 2012

"A refreshingly rebellious exploration of Christianity that is well-written, thoughtful and totally unpretentious."
Trang's debut memoir relates her four years at Yale Divinity School, where she examined the sacraments, sacrifice and sex within the tenets of Christianity. Read full book review >
Cover art for AMAZONS
INDIE
Released: June 25, 2012

"A strong coming-of-age story from an exotic land."
In a beautifully written memoir looking back after years spent in Brazil, a woman explores both her own coming of age and the ecology of the rain forest. Read full book review >
Cover art for A FATHER'S ANGELS
INDIE
Released: June 21, 2012

"A timely, compelling story that challenges the traditional definition of family."
Waldron's account of life as a gay dad in Arizona. Read full book review >
Cover art for COMMON SENSELESS
INDIE
Released: June 19, 2012
by Ashley Glenn Miller, illustrated by Michelle Cady

"A lighthearted primer for college freshmen out on their own for the first time. "
A comedic memoir for the 20-something college student looking to laugh off embarrassing and awkward situations. Read full book review >
Cover art for TAKE OFF YOUR HAT AND SPIT OUT YOUR GUM
INDIE
Released: June 15, 2012

"A somewhat overlong account that offers amusing anecdotes about teaching."
A veteran New York teacher delivers her first memoir. Read full book review >
Cover art for EVEN DOCTORS HAVE HEART ATTACKS
INDIE
Released: June 8, 2012

"A doctor successfully turns his own experience of a heart attack and subsequent spiritual awakening into a guide to help others understand and cope with their own health issues. "
In this intimate memoir of a doctor who faces a serious medical condition, Castellino shares how his tragedy transformed his own life and helped others. Read full book review >
Cover art for BEAMISH BOY
INDIE
Released: June 1, 2012

"A beautifully written memoir of awakening and self-acceptance."
DeSilver's memoir recounts the adolescent and young-adult experiences that shaped his writing and artistic endeavors as an acclaimed poet. Read full book review >
Cover art for DODGING MACHETES
INDIE
Released: May 21, 2012

"An unabashed, candid memoir that continually entertains and educates."
Lutwick recounts being 22 years old and finding love while based at a Fijian outpost of the Peace Corps. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE CHINESE BILLIONAIRE'S WIFE
INDIE
Released: May 20, 2012

"A vivid, intimate account of the vast changes roiling the lives of Chinese women."
Money doesn't buy happiness for a woman struggling with low self-esteem, a loveless marriage and China's sexist mores in this anguished memoir and self-help saga. Read full book review >