Biography & Autobiography, Personal Memoirs
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An Accidental Philanthropist
How A Small Family Foundation Made A Big Difference by Winsome Dunn McIntosh and Howard E. Covington Jr.
This is the story of how a chance encounter led to romance, marriage, and a partnership covering a half century of creative philanthropy by Michael and Winsome Dunn McIntosh. In the 1970s, they began using an unexpected inheritance to expand the...
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Wedding Bells from Hell
Real Stories of Heartbreak, Disappointment, and Humourous Incidents by John N. Adams
In more than two decades of counselling young couples planning to marry, Pastor John N. Adams has seen the heartache that partners may face when they ignore the signs—the red flags—that suggest they may not be well matched, or simply not ready...
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My Life, Pakistan and the Great Balidan
The Story of an Ordinary Man Through the Maze of Religion and Politics by Zaki Sabih
Every act of creation has the potential to change the world, whether a little bit at a time or all at once. The creation of Pakistan, in 1947, certainly changed the geopolitical landscape of the world forever. But the lives of more than fifteen...
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The Best Kept Secret
The Journey, Failures, Growth, and Lessons of a Soccer Player, and How He Reached His Full Potential by Stephen Olasumbo Ademolu
Have you ever been told you are too small to play a sport? Have you ever not been selected for a team? Have you been doubted by others who told you to give up? Stephen has too! In The Best Kept Secret, Former Canadian Men’s National Team player...
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Hoping for a Miracle
A Memoir by Lynn-Marie McIlvain
Hoping For a Miracle is the true story of Lynn-Marie, an aspiring teacher, as she embarks on a ten-year journey to become a mother. She faces heartache and uncertainty along the way. At times, loneliness and devastation are hard to bear. Despite...
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Like the Glide of a Dragonfly
Healing and Finishing Strong After Surviving the Boston Marathon Bombing by Natalie Lehto
“How do you breathe when the waves are so rough and the water crashes in your face? How do you breathe when big wave after big wave hits?” A rebellious teenager, Natalie Lehto is pretty much a good-time party girl, until the day she discovers...
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Party Crash Your Career & Life
Be Bold, Risk Safely, and Succeed Without an Invitation by Allan James Moore
At one point in our lives or another, we have all had the experience of wanting to try our hand at something we have no business trying. Whether it’s striking out on a new career path or asking someone out who’s out of our league, many of us know...
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The Soldier, the Spy, and the Orphan
Fragments of Poland's Wartime History by Anna Brychcy
Amid the upheaval of two world wars, three individuals found themselves at the heart of Poland’s struggle for survival. Their extraordinary stories, shaped by war, resistance, and resilience, offer a deeply personal perspective on Poland’s...
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SISU
How My Mother's Fight For Her Death Changed the Course of My Life by Shaana Hamm
GUTS. INNER STRENGTH. GRIT. DETERMINATION. PERSEVERANCE. THIS IS SISU. What would you do if the healthiest member of your family suffered an incapacitating hemorrhagic stroke? And what if their recovery suddenly morphed into an agonizing quest...
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The Three P's of My Journey
Planning, Praying, Pursuing. by Lorna Parsons Mc.Hargh
Planning, praying, and pursuing. These are the three Ps that Lorna Parsons Mc.Hargh found instrumental on her journey. Her desire as you read this book is that you will be motivated and encouraged to incorporate these practical principles into...
