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  Toni Morrison's Spiritual Vision...

  Nadra Nittle

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  When Toni Morrison died in August 2019, she was widely remembered for her contributions to literature as an African American woman, an identity she wore proudly. Morrison was clear that she wrote from a Black, female perspective and for others who shared her identity. But just as much as she was an African American writer, Toni Morrison was a woman of faith. 
   
   
   
  Morrison filled her novels with biblical allusions, magic, folktales, and liberated women, largely because Christianity, African American folk magic, and powerful women defined her own life. Her relatives, particularly her mother, were good storytellers, and her family's oral tradition included ghost stories and African American folktales. But her family was also Christian. As a child, Morrison converted to Catholicism and chose a baptismal name that truly became her own—Anthony, from St. Anthony of Padua—going from Chloe to Toni. Morrison embraced both Catholicism and the occult as a child and, later, as a writer. She was deeply religious, and her spirituality included the Bible, the paranormal, and the folktales she heard as a child. 
   
   
   
  Toni Morrison's Spiritual Vision unpacks this oft-ignored, but essential, element of Toni Morrison's work—her religion—and in so doing, gives listeners a deeper, richer understanding of her life and her writing.

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  Through Fog and Fire - A Journey...

  Jason Kearney

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  Through Fog and Fire: A Journey Between Nations 
  In this gripping short story, Jason Kearney takes us on a single day’s journey that will linger in your memory long after the final word. Set against the backdrop of Eastern Europe, this is more than just a tale of travel—it’s an odyssey through the raw, unfiltered challenges of life on the road. 
  When Jason and his companion Monique set out to cross the border from Romania into Bulgaria, they are met with obstacles that test their resilience, courage, and trust in each other. From corrupt officials demanding bribes to wild dogs pursuing him across frozen landscapes, Jason weaves a vivid narrative of survival, defiance, and the power of human connection. 
  A tale of suspense and heart, Through Fog and Fire is not just a story of borders crossed but of lessons learned and strength discovered. Poetic, reflective, and deeply personal, this short story is a journey in itself—through the fog of uncertainty and the fire of challenge. 
  Will they make it through? Turn the page to find out.

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  Love is Greater Than AIDS - A...

  Rev. Steve Pieters

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  Love is Greater than AIDS: A Memoir of Survival, Healing, and Hope is Rev. A. Stephen Pieter's inspiring story of surviving AIDS and the notorious Suramin antiviral drug trial to lead a life of ministry, celebrity, LGBTQ+ and AIDS activism, and hope.

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  Midnight in the Garden of Good...

  John Berendt

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  This work provides a concise synthesis of the key insights and analysis from Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. It is an independent summary, not the original book, and has no affiliation with or endorsement from the original publication. Created for readers who want a clear, thought-provoking overview, it distills the central themes and ideas while preserving the depth and relevance of the work. 
  Set in Savannah, this book blends true crime with social portrait, beginning with the shooting of a local male escort by an eccentric antiques dealer. The narrative drifts through the city’s old houses, midnight parties, voodoo rituals, and tightly knit elite circles, turning the homicide into a lens on Southern manners, class, and identity. The crime itself becomes less a puzzle than a pretext to explore a place where charm and menace coexist, and where the line between performance and truth is always blurred.

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  Day Dream Believers

  Eileen C Boyle

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  Day Dream Believers 
    On 1st February 1963, Eileen and her family migrated from England to Australia. Leaving behind a close knit family and many treasured memories. They sailed on a ship to a land of blue skies, sunshine and vast horizons. 
  In `Day Dream Believers’ we follow Eileen and her families journey from the migrant town of Elizabeth West to the top end of Australia. Eileen comes from an Irish, Catholic background. Their family life in Elizabeth West in Adelaide is described in loving detail. It’s the era of the hoola hoop, the yo-yo, skipping ropes, marbles, and go-karts. 
  Her Dad would say,  
  ‘The Irish are all born to wonder, they are poets and dreamers……..’ 
  Forever searching for a better life and a place to belong, they leave Elizabeth West to live in Darwin. 
  ‘The breeze made its way through the louvres, but inside the house the air was still and warm. I could hear the clicking sound of a gecko and watched as it scurried up along the wall. The streetlight made patterns on the louvres. I could hear a few voices, the stragglers, keeping their beers company as the night drifted by.’ 
  We see the family surrounded by the culture of the time, pop songs, fashions, TV shows, and eventually Germaine Greer who ‘invited me to “taste my own menstrual blood.” It took guts, but when I did, I tasted power. It was not a burden.  
  And now, with blood dripping from my fingers, I smear the words: 
  “You cannot defeat me.” ’ 
  The 1970`s was the dawning of a new era, where the collective voices of many stood in defiance against the social norms of the day. 
  Eileen`s thoughtfully crafted memoir with it`s poignant insights of family life, simmering in the background of these ever changing turbulent times.

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  From Handbags to Hand Grenades -...

  Mark Robertson, Kathryn West

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  From Handbags to Hand Grenades is the riveting true story of Kathryn West, a courageous front-line officer in London’s Metropolitan Police force. From 1990 to 2020, she dedicated her life to serving and protecting the people of Britain during some of the most historical and life-altering events of our time.
   
  This gripping memoir follows her career, intertwining significant news stories that shook the nation. To preserve anonymity, some names and places have been changed, but the events surrounding them remain unaltered. Readers will be transported to the heart of the action, from 
  the harrowing Tavistock Square bombing and the attacks on Westminster Bridge to the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower. West’s narrative balances true grit with humorous anecdotes, including tales of politicians’ lost handbags, visits to the White House, and dancing at the vibrant Notting 
  Hill Carnival.
   
  Through her eyes, readers will gain unprecedented insight into the inner workings of the Metropolitan Police. From the first page, West’s authentic voice will draw you in, revealing the sadness and happiness, lies and deceit that police officers must navigate daily. Prepare to laugh, cry, and have your eyes opened wide as you witness the reality of life behind the thin blue line.

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