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Digging Deep: A Writer Uncovers His Marriages

by Boyd Lemon Rating: 0.0

Digging Deep is a memoir about Boyd Lemon's role in the destruction of his three marriages and his journey to understand that role that caused so much confusion, bitterness and blame. Ultimately, the writing itself brought him the peace that had eluded him for decades. He had lived on the cusp of the moralistic generation that grew up in the 1940's and 50's and the next generation that embraced sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll, as well as greater independence and equality for women. The transition rocked all pretenses of his working class upbringing.

Lemon's hope is that revealing his own struggle to clarity and peace will lead others to their own awakening, as many modern couples and indiividuals deal with the new order in relationships.

After a stellar 40-year career as a top and nationally recognized attorney in his field (Time Magazine called him first after Martha Stewart’s conviction of insider trading), Boyd Lemon followed a deep calling, and began the life of an artist as he neared retirement age. Following his heart led him to face a painful past, and re-invent himself as artist and writer. The journey as artist began in the idyllic coastal town of Ventura, California, then on to the venerable literary, music and art scenes of Boston, and finally to living the dream life of many an artist, a Bohemian year on the Left Bank in Paris, with a final few months in the hills of Tuscany before returning back to California.

Once Lemon started writing, his passion, combined with years of discipline as a professional, gained the notice of world-renowned writer and teacher, Natalie Goldberg, who invited Lemon to her prestigious year-long workshop for writers in Taos. He now lives in Ventura, California near his children and grandchildren.

Scattered Tears

by Yolanda Gaston Rating: 0.0

“I’ve reached a point in my life where it would be a burden to consider what other people think about me. I can no longer afford to carry around the weight of the world and their opinions. I‘m going to be happy with who I am and give myself permission to be free.”

This is what Grace said on the morning she turned 30. After living a life trying to please those around her and completely ignoring her own feelings, she decided that day to simply stop. Gone were the days that other people could tell her how she should look, how much she should weigh, and who she should love.

Scattered Tears is a poetic depiction of Grace’s life. It describes her climb up from low self esteem and the challenges she faced trying to live up to everyone’s standards but her own. Each poem reveals a tear that has been scattered and a new scar that has been healed. For every tear that she scatters, Grace in turn plants a seed to embrace a new outlook on life.

From breakups to triumphs; from laughter to heartache; from pain to pleasure - this book will celebrate it all. Life is a journey and it is meant to teach us to adapt, accept, and embrace. Join Grace as she learns how to love and accept herself for who she is and emerges a new creation in the process.

Dao Artistry by Jorge De Lara

by Jorge Delara Rating: 0.0

The Dao Te Ching comes alive in this visual tapestry of artistic expression by artist Jorge De Lara. Rich, explosive and vibrantly rich colors radiate emotion and passions as driven by the swirling colors of his expressive paint brush. Experience the Dao like never before in bold bright colors of life. Embrace the teachings of Lao-Tsu's writings, the Old Master born in 604 BC, once again and embrace the Dao in everyday life.

as my soul prospers (poems and shortstories)

by Jaye Murphy Rating: 0.0

Plagued by spirits of brokenness, bondage, inner rage, sadness, ostentatious fear, defiance and self indulgence; these are all emotional displays of my life that have kept me in bondage. Take this emotionally jolting voyage with me and see the intensity of my openness and willingness to share aspects of my life as I soon begin to walk a walk of humility and translucency while releasing myself to show a myriad of vulnerabilities and imperfections in hopes that my readers find familiar stories that they can relate to and grow from. A growth that ultimately begins and end with the soul. Though initially unaware, it will be found that there is a great disconnect with God and me; now trying desperately to figure out how to give Him complete and utter control of my mind, body and spirit (without taking it back the moment things got rough or better even). Take this journey with me as my soul begins to prosper.

Will Someone Please Adopt Me

by Carollyne Fitzgerald Rating: 0.0

Unfortunately, there are millions of little girls that suffer at the hands of cruel parents. For Carollyne, however, there was no refuge. No family relations that wanted her, no social services to come to her assistance - she was alone. In a house filled with people who took no interest in her, she retreated within herself and stayed there for years.

When she ultimately broke free she realized that she didn't know how to raise her own children. From Canada to Australia and back, Carollyne travelled a road of uneasiness and confusion until she settled into retirement and began writing. The detachment with which Carollyne describes her life is an extraordinary rendering of a mind filled with constant turmoil and regret.

Will Someone Please Adopt me is a story worth reading.

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