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  Ashes to Ink: A Memoir

  Lisa Lucca

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  Acceptance struggles to emerge from a cocoon of family secrets . . . 
  After her parents' divorce in 1974, Lisa Lucca's idyllic Midwestern childhood is shattered when she learns her father is gay. Sworn to secrecy, she begins carrying the emotions of her family like a cracked bucket, making a mess as she embarks on a life of rebellious choices. 
  Decades later, faced with the aftermath of her father’s death, Lisa revisits the complicated relationship she had with him, delving deeper into the stories she’s held about love, sexuality, and the family she comes from with a shimmering clarity that arises from her grief. 
  A story of heartache and the power of forgiveness, Ashes to Ink shines a light on the challenges of living true to who we are. 
  “Lisa Lucca weaves the past and present into a vividly written and important story with many layers: family secrets, fathers and daughters, love and sexuality, and at the core, forgiveness. What touched me most was the call to action to become the love of your own life. Read, learn, and become!”—Laura Munson, New York Times bestselling author

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  Dead Body Calls - One Cop's...

  Loren W. Christensen, Lt. Col....

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  Bestselling author Loren W. Christensen served as a Military Policeman in Saigon, Vietnam, "the most dangerous city in the world," as it was called at the time. Shortly after returning home, he joined the Portland Police Bureau in Oregon, serving for twenty-five years. As a street cop, there were times he was dispatched to dead body calls so frequently that other officers teasingly called him the "Death Car." 
   
   
   
  It didn't help that the morgue was in his beat, which meant he and his partner were often called to identify freshly brought in corpses without identification. 
   
   
   
  Dead Body Calls tells of some of his experiences with the victims of suicide, homicide, fatal accidents, and natural deaths that crossed his path. Loren shows the effects of the deaths on family and friends at the scenes and the eventual toll on him and other officers.

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  Notorious - Life with no parole...

  Raphael Rowe

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  Some would call this an autobiography. Others would say it’s a hell of a story. I call it my life. Living it had become the norm, but choosing to write about it wasn’t easy. It’s one thing to react to whatever life throws at you, and another to reflect on it. I’ve been sentenced to life imprisonment, and confined to a prison within a prison, for a crime I did not commit. Being outspoken and relentless in fighting for justice had become my only choice, and as it turns out, my redemption.  My personal life, on the other hand, I have chosen to keep private. Until now.  
   
  For the first time ever, this book will walk you through my improbable personal journey with brutal honesty. The good, the bad and the ugly. My story, combined with an exceptional journey to the forefront of investigative journalism remains unparalleled.  As the host of the critically-acclaimed Netflix series ‘inside the World’s Toughest Prisons,’ I continue to do what no-one else has ever done before.  
   
  I am Raphael Rowe and my career was born as a result of spending 12 years in prison for crimes I did not commit. 
   
  All this has inspired me to try to make positive changes in prison systems throughout the world. I believe passionately that we can make such changes, and this is why I have set up the Raphael Rowe Foundation. Please join us @  https://raphaelrowefoundation.org/about-me/

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  The Autobiography of George Dewey

  George Dewey

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  "George Dewey, a name etched in the annals of naval history, stands as a testament to courage, strategy, and unwavering resolve. Let us embark on a voyage through the life of this remarkable admiral.    Early Life and Naval Career:  Born on December 26, 1837, in Montpelier, Vermont, George Dewey's destiny was intertwined with the sea.  At age 15, he enrolled at Norwich University in Vermont, but his spirited antics led to expulsion for drunkenness and herding sheep into barracks.  Undeterred, Dewey entered the United States Naval Academy in 1854. His graduation in 1858 marked the beginning of a storied naval career.  Civil War and Rising Through the Ranks:  As the Civil War erupted, Dewey served as the executive lieutenant aboard the USS Mississippi.  He played pivotal roles in the capture of New Orleans and the Siege of Port Hudson, aiding the Union's control of the mighty Mississippi River.  By war's end, Dewey had risen to the rank of lieutenant commander.  The Battle of Manila Bay:  In 1897, Dewey requested assignment to the Asiatic Squadron, anticipating conflict with Spain.  When war erupted in April 1898, he led his squadron to Manila Bay in the Philippines.  On that fateful morning, Dewey's cruisers and gunboats faced the Spanish fleet. His immortal command echoed: "You may fire when you are ready, Gridley."  The result: a resounding victory. The Spanish fleet lay defeated, and Dewey suffered no significant casualties.  His triumph at Manila Bay secured the acquisition of the Philippines by the United States, expanding its power into the western Pacific.  Admiral of the Navy:  Dewey returned home to a hero's welcome in New York City.  In March 1899, the U.S. Congress bestowed upon him the unprecedented rank of Admiral of the Navy.  For the next 17 years, he served on the General Board of the United States Navy, shaping crucial policies.  Legacy:  George Dewey's legacy transcends battles and ranks. His victory at Manila Bay remains a beacon of American naval prowess.  His life straddled two centuries, witnessing naval evolution and global shifts.  Dewey's name graces the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., a testament to his indelible mark on history.  Admiral Dewey's story, like the sea itself, ripples through time—a saga of valor, leadership, and the enduring spirit of exploration."

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  Boom - What to Do When Life...

  Tim Barker

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  Has your world imploded at home or work? A romantic, agonizing tale of failure pointing the way through setbacks to success Tim Barker takes you on a roller-coaster journey through work and life’s toughest challenges with humor, honesty, and hard-won wisdom. If you feel lost, discouraged, or defeated, this captivating, easy read is for you to turn your losses into wins. Barker’s relatable voice—sharing personal and professional stories of betrayal, death, and destruction—helps readers draw strength and growth from life’s painful experiences. Transform your agonizing losses and greatest mistakes into stepping stones to far greater heights. Make a difference that matters forever, regardless of your background or income. Ready to turn your setbacks into comebacks? Take a ride with a worldwide BOOM expert to ignite the spark and propel you toward a life of purpose, resilience, and lasting impact.

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  Black Girl IRL - Life Between...

  Gail Hamilton Azodo

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  Whatever happened to the regular Black girl? 
  The one who works a 9 to 5 or maybe owns her own business or is completing her master's. Or how about the 
  one who is figuring out how to be a good mom or wife or daughter? Or the one that's doing all of the above? 
  Hi, that's a lot of us. Black women are doing it all, and it's not just the Oprahs and Beyonces. There's an entire 
  group of us that are just, well, regular. 
  We're handling things like figuring out if this is the right time to speak up in that work meeting and risk our 
   
  opinion now being the "voice" for all Black women at our job or if this is the right night to introduce our silk hair 
  bonnet to our nighttime routine in the relationship that is just getting serious. These experiences range from 
  impactful to trivial life decisions, but they shape who are. So where is our place for this type of girl-talk and 
  unfiltered sharing? 
  Gail Hamilton Azodo is your thirty-something, corporate-ladder-climber turned entrepreneur, mom, wife, and 
  Black Girl IRL. In her dinners, happy hours, and group texts with Black women they shared everything from 
  motivational quotes to the latest on Black girl advice on how to cut ties with friends who no longer aligned with 
  our purpose. In short, providing each other with a how-to on successfully navigating life as everyday Black 
  women. Gail is here to share these authentic stories of being everyday Black women—with a fair number of 
  frills but mostly regular life. 
  It's going to be long, soul-nourishing evening.

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