Autobiography & Memoir
ForeWord Review - Corinne and Me
July/24/2015 01:53 PM Filed: ForeWord Reviews
Hoehn’s memoir is a fine example of a candid autobiography written not only to entertain but as a tribute to loved ones who left a lasting impression on the psyche of this author’s fragile, beautiful soul. An inspiring story of hope for those tempted to give up in the face of tragedy and loss, this worthwhile read is for anyone who is suffering and would like to proceed with the process of living.
ForeWord Review - Rose-Tainted Fragments
July/20/2015 01:47 PM Filed: ForeWord Reviews
Written in the nineteenth-century tradition, this exceptional coming-of-age novel will appeal to literature connoisseurs and Italian culture enthusiasts seeking painstaking descriptions. This insightful story focuses on the angst of a boy at a turning point, resisting change in one breath, yet welcoming the prospect of rebirth in the next. Laced throughout this tale is a wealth of subtle religious and social commentary, often with a political edge.
ForeWord Review - From Pastor to Atheist
April/08/2015 03:09 PM Filed: ForeWord Reviews
In this revealing look at a former Lutheran minister’s ordeal with the church, Cartford asserts that eternal life is not for a privileged few, but the destiny for everyone. Religion, he believes, promotes the god it creates, instills fear, divides people, and controls behavior. Though he professes himself to be an atheist, what he really seeks is not a void, but an alternative world filled with peace, beauty, and openness. Centered on inherent spirituality, he asserts that truth is known through reason, not revelation.
ForeWord Review - A Reflection of Strength
April/07/2015 01:17 PM Filed: ForeWord Reviews
This engaging memoir describes the process of adapting to American ways and learning to integrate dreams and desires into daily living. Interspersed with Bellevue’s lowest lows are the uplifting, gratifying moments of his fascinating acclimation to America after emigrating from Haiti. Admirable is his ability to overcome hardship and emerge an enlightened person sensitive to every nuance of his existence on earth. Rather than bitter and hardened, this man acquired profound perception and sophistication.
ForeWord Review - Waging War on Cancer
March/31/2015 12:54 PM Filed: ForeWord Reviews
A prominent cancer researcher shares the trials and tribulations of his productive career in this engaging biography. Dedicated to the development of lifesaving drugs, Dr. G. Robert Pettit’s anticancer quest has led to advancements in medicine, and his knowledge has inspired the work of countless students. He is known for his discovery of bryostatins, auristatins, and dolastatins. This incredible book is based on countless hours of interview transcripts edited by Byars.
ForeWord Review - Reconstruction
January/15/2015 04:34 PM Filed: ForeWord Reviews
A vibrant woman hangs on the brink of life and death in this candid look at the horrifying results when a medical procedure leaves a patient fighting for her rights. This incredible journey reveals the inner turmoil and the impenetrable darkness that encompassed her while she lay in the hospital drugged and contemplating suicide. Ashburne’s story is an example of motivation, drive, and stamina emerging when weaker individuals would give up and die. Her book is a gripping memoir and an exploration of the human will to survive.
ForeWord Review - Every Day a Holiday
January/08/2015 01:58 PM Filed: ForeWord Reviews
A collage of vintage memories and modern musings, this collection of vignettes will ignite a real spark of life in a contemporary society immersed in an artificial digital age. Writers who agonize over finding just the right word, obsessed with making a startling impact more than leaving a visual imprint, will learn from Ellis’s ability to present a scene in a concise yet commanding manner. Her goal is to entertain and educate, inspiring new traditions.
ForeWord Review - The Other Mother
December/17/2013 10:08 AM Filed: ForeWord Reviews
In this inspiring dramatization of true events, a television journalist forms a bond of friendship with Byrne Miller, a modern-dance pioneer. Bruce demonstrates the importance of relying on a mentor, especially during times of stress. For those who have ever needed maternal guidance without genetic ties, this memoir illustrates a fine example of a classy relationship.
ForeWord Review - Confessions
November/13/2013 12:22 PM Filed: ForeWord Reviews
This memoir is an illuminating look at the life of Jodie Rhodes, a top literary agent, and the dramatized story of her childhood, her personal and professional relationships, as well as her prior career in advertising. Fascinating, funny, and sometimes shocking, her candid page-turner reveals a woman who endured extreme highs and lows. Her memorable path to the agency she established is filled with elation and tragedy.
ForeWord Review - Khrushchev's Russia
September/17/2013 08:42 AM Filed: ForeWord Reviews
This memoir is a fascinating glimpse into the workings of a competitive country at a time when the majority of Americans were allowed only a distant view. A candid look at daily life in the former Soviet Union from the perspective of a foreign exchange student, this informative collection of letters reveals the good and the bad behind the Iron Curtain. Filled with curious details and funny incidents, every page presents a real-life, sometimes even mundane, aspect of existence in Russia during the Cold War era.
ForeWord Review - Face of Courage
September/11/2013 10:10 AM Filed: ForeWord Reviews
Fireman Michael Cammarata stood in the wrong place at the wrong time because he had no choice. He was young and ambitious and willing to surrender his life to rescue the lives trapped in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Today, Michael’s brother Joseph, a former NYPD officer, is keeping his memory alive in a sincere tribute and writes of the day that changed his life. This special memoir provides an illuminating look at the author, an inspiration to those who grieve.
ForeWord Review - Scarred
June/13/2013 08:17 AM Filed: ForeWord Reviews
Molho presents his story of discovery and rebirth in the shadow of a tortured childhood. Abducted by his father at age seven, he reveals the trauma of his seclusion in Greece while separated from the family he loves in America.
ForeWord Review - For the Sender
June/03/2013 11:05 AM Filed: ForeWord Reviews
Songwriter Alex Woodard looks beyond the mere idea of fame in this candid glimpse of the music business. An altruistic twist on a competitive profession.
ForeWord Review - Knowing Who I Am
May/30/2013 08:54 AM Filed: ForeWord Reviews
Read this motivating autobiography by South African songwriter Nianell. Recommended for people who have put their lives on hold and need assistance in pursuing a latent dream or a stifled aspiration.
ForeWord Review - Limping through Life
May/20/2013 10:36 AM Filed: ForeWord Reviews
Read this inspiring story of a man’s battle with polio. Fortitude and spirit are evident on every page as he recounts regaining use of his paralyzed leg. An excellent reference for historians seeking information on Wisconsin life in the late 1940s and 1950s.