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Cover art for FAMILY FIRST
INDIE
Released: Jan. 1, 2011

"An engaging if scattershot valedictory, full of hard-won insights."
A man reflects on a richly variegated life of child rearing, career upheavals, spiritual searching and quixotic political crusades in this colorful, rambling memoir. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE ABSENT EMBRACE
INDIE
Released: Dec. 2, 2010

"Harrowing."
A highly personal and deeply discomforting memoir of neglect and abuse. Read full book review >
Cover art for COMMAND INFLUENCE
INDIE
Released: Nov. 23, 2010

"A well-told tale of ego and politics subverting justice and a military with a conspicuous lack of honor, set against the misery of wartime Korea."
Attorney Shaines details his experience with a nasty piece of legal and military skullduggery that happened during the Korean War. Read full book review >
Cover art for ROSE-TAINTED FRAGMENTS
INDIE
Released: Oct. 11, 2010
by Anonymo

"An unforgettable re-creation of a vanished way of life."
In this luminous coming-of-age story, a boy absorbs the joys--and terrors--of life in an Italian village. Read full book review >
Cover art for HOLDING HANDS WITH HEROES
INDIE
Released: July 22, 2010

"Kassinger's depiction of intelligence gathering at ground level is engrossing and rings with real-McCoy authenticity."
Kassinger presents an unvarnished memoir of his days in the field as a CIA support officer. Read full book review >
Cover art for MAGICAL SHRINKING
INDIE
Released: July 14, 2010

"An entrancing journey through the lower depths."
A sensitive, wildly out-of-control girl grows up battling drug addiction and manic-depression in this memoir of dysfunction. Read full book review >
Cover art for DREAMING OF WOLVES
INDIE
Released: July 1, 2010

"A thoroughly enjoyable read for animal lovers and explorers alike."
An engaging diary of a wolf-finding expedition in Transylvania. Read full book review >
Cover art for A ROSE FOR MY MOTHER
INDIE
Released: June 14, 2010

"An inspirational, unsentimental tale of overcoming the odds."
An account of one woman's turbulent childhood and her paranormal awakening. Read full book review >
Cover art for FACING THE WALL
INDIE
Released: March 9, 2010

"An absorbing firsthand saga of war's invisible casualties."
A Vietnam vet's wife fights a long battle with her husband's post-traumatic stress disorder in this poignant memoir. Read full book review >
Cover art for LIFE IN THE WRONG LANE
INDIE
Released: Aug. 18, 2009

"A somewhat flawed, yet largely enthralling, story about life on the front lines of journalism."
Veteran broadcast journalist Dobbs tells the behind-the-scenes story of his profession in some of the most dangerous places in the world. Read full book review >
Cover art for WHAT AM I DOING HERE?
INDIE
Released: Aug. 15, 2009

"A valuable addition to ground-level history, caught with a keen eye even while Maleck was ducking his head."
Maleck presents a lively, chromatic memoir of his days as a medic in the European theater of WWII. Read full book review >
Cover art for BLUE JEAN BABY
INDIE
Released: April 8, 2009

"Highly recommended for ex-hippies and collectors of celebrity sexual nuggets."
Sassy true confessions of a groupie who lived her life to the hilt in Los Angeles during the '60s music scene and lived to tell the tale. Read full book review >