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12 Indie Memoirs


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 >