Follow Jimmy on his journey from his birth, through to the birth of his first child at the age of 21. His early life was filled with every kind of deprivation, he was constantly living on the edge of starvation, the threat of death was never far away either from his home life or from his multiple abusers, the authorities knew what was going on but they didn't help, the most they did was observe, the schools also knew the treatment he was getting at home, every day of his young life was lived in fear, his mind, his body, and his very soul were shattered, 3 times he was placed into a children's home, a place that should have offered a bit of safety, but this place was no better, it was just another place of fear and terror and abuse, only this time at the hands of strangers. for little jimmy no matter where he turned, he found no peace or comfort, his abuse and torment went on until he was in his early teens. Jimmy's early life left him confused with what he was meant to be, was he straight or gay, he hid all the traumas from everyone, at times he would drink away the pain, but it never left him. help arrived in the shape of Judy, she loved his pain away, it was a love he had never felt before, a pure unconditional love for both of them, but this was ripped away from them through lies and deceit, it led to them being jobless, penniless, homeless, a mental hospital, and the ultimate ending of their love, none of it their fault, all done out of pure spite. Jimmy was left alone no Judy, no family, no home, no job, no money, no hope and no help, he tried to get his life back together as best he could, but he would endure more obstacles, a house fire that nearly killed him, a 21st birthday spent alone in the cold and rain, a spell in prison. His life only made sense when his first child was born, its when he began to feel normal, but for over 40 years Judy remained in his head and heart, how could he just forget her, he couldn't.

"This tense wire of a novel thrums with suspense. . . . [this book] just might be the highlight of your summer.”–The New York Times Cheryl Strayed's Wild meets The Revenant in this heart-pounding story of survival and revenge in the unforgiving wilderness. After: Jess is alone. Her cabin has burned to the ground. She knows if she doesn’t act fast, the cold will kill her before she has time to worry about food. But she is still alive—for now. Before: Jess hadn’t seen her survivalist, off-the-grid dad in over a decade. But after a car crash killed her mother and left her injured, she was forced to move to his cabin in the remote Canadian wilderness. Just as Jess was beginning to get to know him, a secret from his past paid them a visit, leaving her father dead and Jess stranded. After: With only her father’s dog for company, Jess must forage and hunt for food, build shelter, and keep herself warm. Some days it feels like the wild is out to destroy her, but she’s stronger than she ever imagined. Jess will survive. She has to. She knows who killed her father…and she wants revenge.

Trauma does not just happen to a few unlucky people; it is the bedrock of our psychology. Death and illness touch us all, but even the everyday sufferings of loneliness and fear are traumatic. In The Trauma of Everyday Life renowned psychiatrist and author of Thoughts Without a Thinker Mark Epstein uncovers the transformational potential of trauma, revealing how it can be used for the mind's own development. Epstein finds throughout that trauma, if it doesn't destroy us, wakes us up to both our minds' own capacity and to the suffering of others. It makes us more human, caring and wise. It can be our greatest teacher, our freedom itself, and it is available to all of us. Western psychology teaches that if we understand the cause of trauma, we might move past it while many drawn to Eastern practices see meditation as a means of rising above, or distancing themselves from, their most difficult emotions. Both, Epstein argues, fail to recognize that trauma is an indivisible part of life and can be used as a tool for growth and an ever deeper understanding of change. When we regard trauma with this perspective, understanding that suffering is universal and without logic, our pain connects us to the world on a more fundamental level. Guided by the Buddha's life as a profound example of the power of trauma, Epstein's also closely examines his own experience and that of his psychiatric patients to help us all understand that the way out of pain is through it.

Soon to be a junior at JFK High School, David Fisher spends his summer with friends at a theme park. Things are looking up. David not only conquers his fear of thrill rides, but also wins the affection of Carrie Cox, a tall, beautiful girl. When the school year starts, however, David and his friends realize JFK is under attack. A vicious gang of bullies roams the halls and threatens the career of headmaster Jack Lucas. Mr. Lucas has just applied for a promotion at a prestigious New England prep school, but to get the job he must prove he can keep up a peaceful, productive environment at JFKand the bullies are ruining his chances. In order to save Mr. Lucass career, David must become the Bullynator. With his newfound bravery acquired over the summer and the help of his friends, David will find a way to stand up to this gang of thugs. Even so, it could be a suicide missionbecause if they dont die as martyrs, the heroes of JFK will surely die laughing. Let the games begin!

Wow, IaEUR(tm)m still aliveaEUR|but how? There is only one explanation. Take a walk with me through the rough patches of my life and it will become very apparent to you. One word. God. It will be evident, when you see the jams that I have gotten myself into, that God put an angel on my shoulder when I was very young. Stranded in the Atlantic Ocean? Motorcycle crashes? Six of my cars totaled, fourteen cars in all? Drunk on a Canadian Destroyer in San Francisco? Robbed at gunpoint in Chicago? Roof ripped off as a tornado just missed our home? Illegally racing cars? Nearly having my hand cut off by a miter saw? Working in the bomb dump in chemical gear in 100-degree weather arming 2000lb bombs? Drunk driving? Head-on collision with 130mph impact? Drug addiction? Almost flipping my race car at Atlanta Motor Speedway? I have no doubt how I'm still alive. These are just a few examples. God has a purpose for me. Maybe it's this book. He hasnaEUR(tm)t revealed it to me yet, as far as I know. I do believe that He wanted me to tell people one thing. God is good and He loves us very, very much. Read my stories and you will be amazed.

Once Broken - Now Healing details Sylvia's personal journey as a victim of domestic violence, rape, incest/sexual abuse and much more. She has done and witnessed things nobody should have to see nor endure; especially as a child. Sylvia also grew up in an abusive home and often witnessed the abuse her mother suffered at the hands of her father. That abuse (verbal and mental) eventually extended to her. Hopefully her journey can inspire others to go from being a victim to a survivor. She is living proof that it IS possible to go from tragedy to triumph; which will be revealed in the second book.

Clarence Montague Jr. is a young talented songwriter, who lives with his younger sister and single mother. They have had a tough time making ends meet, and now things are falling apart. Clarence is seduced to joining the dark side, where he sells his soul to the devil for fame and fortune. He joins the Brotherhood, which is a part of the Illuminati. They engage in total worship of Lucifer and demon possession. Almost overnight, Clarence rises in fame in the music industry, but quickly his life begins going into a downward spiral. More and more he sees the true nature of Satan, and learns that his love is non-existent and his promises are empty. This life isn't what he thought it would be after all. Clarence's eyes are opened and he sees the true light of Jesus Christ, God Almighty, who has a love so strong, Clarence cannot resist. He must now make a choice to escape the darkness, and run to God's marvelous light...