Download or read book Gorilla and the Bird written by Zack McDermott and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2017-09-26 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Glorious...one of the best memoirs I've read in years...a tragicomic gem about family, class, race, justice, and the spectacular weirdness of Wichita. [McDermott] can move from barely controlled hilarity to the brink of rage to aching tenderness in a single breath." -- Marya Hornbacher, New York Times Book Review Zack McDermott, a 26-year-old Brooklyn public defender, woke up one morning convinced he was being filmed, Truman Show-style, as part of an audition for a TV pilot. Every passerby was an actor; every car would magically stop for him; everything he saw was a cue from "The Producer" to help inspire the performance of a lifetime. After a manic spree around Manhattan, Zack, who is bipolar, was arrested on a subway platform and admitted to Bellevue Hospital. So begins the story of Zack's freefall into psychosis and his desperate, poignant, often hilarious struggle to claw his way back to sanity. It's a journey that will take him from New York City back to his Kansas roots and to the one person who might be able to save him, his tough, big-hearted Midwestern mother, nicknamed the Bird, whose fierce and steadfast love is the light in Zack's dark world. Before his odyssey is over, Zack will be tackled by guards in mental wards, run naked through cornfields, receive secret messages from the TV, befriend a former Navy Seal and his talking stuffed monkey, and see the Virgin Mary in the whorls of his own back hair. But with the Bird's help, he just might have a shot at pulling through, starting over, and maybe even meeting a partner who can love him back, bipolar and all. Introducing an electrifying new voice, Gorilla and the Bird is a raw and unforgettable account of a young man's unraveling and the relationship that saves him.

Download or read book As Long as the Blue Canary Sings written by H. Valencia and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-05-14 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In As Long as the Blue Canary Sings was inspired by a true story. "Sheldon" takes the lessons he learned, as an accomplished chess player, and applies them to the various complexities of his life. As he reasserts himself into the world he is forced to examine his core beliefs. With both insight and candor "Sheldon" shares his decision-making processes as he interacts with interesting people and deals with situations that are sometimes sensible and sometimes absurd.

Download or read book I m Just A Girl written by D. S. England and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-05-12 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is 2003 in Orlando, Florida, where twenty-two-year-old Alexandra Moody ekes out a living as a bartender, fretting over her bad boyfriend choices almost as much as the lingering effects of the computer virus. A virus that four years earlier wrecked global online networks, causing universal panic and the near-total collapse of economies worldwide. Alex's mundane existence is quickly thrown into turmoil after a series of bizarre encounters and horrific events seem to indicate she has a much bigger role to play in the country's future than she is willing to admit. Alex maintains "I'm just a girl," despite the growing evidence to the contrary and the voices she hears in her head telling her something quite different. Alex's raw and unfiltered narration take the reader on a strange journey filled with unforgettable characters, emotional upheaval, and unexpected twists leading to a suspenseful and surprising conclusion. Immensely readable and often wickedly funny, I'm Just a Girl is a totally original debut about one young woman's quest to find the best within herself.

Download or read book Chrysalis written by Christine Kringle and published by AB Discovery. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young boy gets invited to the Prom by the hottest girl in the school and he doesn't know why - or care. But over time, the reason and the secret agenda come to the fore and Kelly has a lot of new things to experience... New things are discovered and Kelly finds himself wondering if there might be a girl inside of him. So does his mother... And what about those diapers and plastic panties? What are they all about? A wonderful sissy baby tale for all to enjoy!

Download or read book The Man Whisperer written by Lakema Katrell and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2024-09-22 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mahala takes you back to high school in the 90s, a time when music and love had a different vibe—fun and unforgettable. At just 13, Mahala carries the wisdom of someone far older, but like many kids, she keeps her feelings locked inside. Her exceptional talent in art allows her to express herself through poetry, giving her an outlet for her inner turmoil. Mahala is a complex young woman. Despite her popularity in high school, she struggles with anxiety and dissociative identity disorder—secrets known only to a few: her sister Liberty, her best friend Mike, and her boyfriend Freedom. These relationships are her lifeline, offering her support and understanding in a world that often feels overwhelming. Whether she’s caring for Liberty and her brother Zeus or confronting the neighborhood drug dealer, Mahala uses the power of her mind to escape any and all dangers. She has an uncanny ability to occupy space in a man’s head, making her both a leader and a protector. Mahala will stop at nothing to safeguard her family—even if it means killing. This story delves into the complexities of mental health, the strength of familial bonds, and the power of artistic expression. Mahala’s journey is one of resilience, love, and the constant battle to maintain her sense of self in a world that often feels chaotic and unforgiving.

Download or read book Early Blessings written by Andy Bethea and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-04-11 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early Blessings is a book about a young man who gave his life to Christ. While you're reading you will understand the pressures of teenages to live their lives according to God's will.

Download or read book Normal Kids written by Melinda Di Lorenzo and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2024-04-16 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In seventeen-year-old Hannah Dresher’s world, every dollar counts. When Hannah comes home to find that her alcoholic mom is wasted, she’s not surprised. But when she discovers that her younger brother, Seth, has disappeared with the overdue rent money, she worries they’ll be evicted or taken away by social services. Hannah knows she can’t rely on anyone but herself, so she has no choice but to chase down her brother. During her search she meets charming Eli, who offers to help her. But can Hannah set aside her pride and learn to trust him? The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Download or read book Based on a True Traumatic Brain History a Short Memoir written by Mark S Allen and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2020-04-08 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Former professional MMA Fighter and amateur boxer takes us through his journey from his post college graduate days of hard core drug addiction and alcoholism to sobriety and the competitive sports world of amateur boxing and professional MMA fighting, only to be sidelined by a devastating Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) from repeated blows to the head.

Download or read book Esquire the Meaning of Life written by Ryan D'Agostino and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning collection of candid interviews with 64 actors, directors, musicians, economists, politicians and other leaders. Every one of the impressive figures profiled here offers insights that reveal the humanity behind the famous face and the dramatic portraits that accompany each interview.

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Download or read book Love in the Time of Madness written by Matthew Lunney and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2020-09-30 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love in the Time of Madness is a love story about a woman who has been raped. Her Boyfriend and and two other firends track down the man involved and kill him. The characters due to over consumption of drugs and the acts they have commited begin to loose control of reality.

Download or read book Keeping Every Child Safe written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Subcommittee on Children, Family, Drugs and Alcoholism and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document presents testimony regarding the impact of violence on children. The opening statement of Senator Dodd discusses the exposure of American children to violence and notes the Senator's introduction of the "Child and Family Services and Law Enforcement Partnership Act," an act proposed to provide children exposed to violence with immediate assessment and intervention by child mental health professionals and to augment community policing efforts by providing training for law enforcement in child, family, and cultural issues. Testimonies are provided by: (1) Brandon Green, a 7-year-old boy who had recently witnessed a murder; (2) Liany Elba Arroyo, a 16-year-old girl who is working with a group of friends to curb violence in her community; (3) Carmen Siberon, director of Case Management for Bridgeport (Connecticut) Futures Initiatives, a community partnership that administers programs for high-risk youth; (4) Wayne Meyers, a shooting victim who is wheelchair-bound and a member of the P.O.W.E.R. (People Opening the World's Eyes to Reality) Group; (5) Byrl Phillips-Taylor, a mother whose adolescent son was shot and killed by a classmate; (6) Megan McGillicuddy and Tiffany Cruz, fifth graders from a school where the principal was gunned down; (7) Deborah Prothrow-Stith, assistant dean of the Office of Government and Community Programs, and director of Violence Abuse Programs, Injury Control Center, School of Public Health, Harvard University; (8) Joseph E. Marshall, Jr.; codirector of Omega Boys Club; (9) Ron Fox, member of Omega Boys Club; (10) John S. Pritchard, III, first deputy police commissioner of the New York Police Department and national vice-president/president-elect of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives; (11) David E. A. Carson, chief executive officer of People's Bank in Bridgeport, Connecticut; and (12) Marian Wright Edelman, president of the Children's Defense Fund. Additional materials are appended. (NB)

Download or read book Los Angeles Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 2001-06 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Los Angeles magazine is a regional magazine of national stature. Our combination of award-winning feature writing, investigative reporting, service journalism, and design covers the people, lifestyle, culture, entertainment, fashion, art and architecture, and news that define Southern California. Started in the spring of 1961, Los Angeles magazine has been addressing the needs and interests of our region for 48 years. The magazine continues to be the definitive resource for an affluent population that is intensely interested in a lifestyle that is uniquely Southern Californian.

Download or read book Condemned written by Seán Ó Riain and published by Liberties Press. This book was released on 2014-06-30 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Condemned:Letters from Death Rowby "Ray" and Seán Ó Riain is a collection of letters between a former Cork teacher and a death row inmate that develops into a unique friendship-one thatis in itself a subtle, rallying cry against an American system that still honours the 3,000 year old adage "an eye for eye", serving as a reminder that, as Gandhi observed, "An eye for an eye makes everyone blind".Ray has been convicted of killing a man, a crime he committed as a young man and that he admits and regrets. For his crime, Ray's sentence is death but what he seeks is not a pardon, or pity, or freedom. Simply, he hopes that his sentence will be commuted to life imprisonment without parole. For most of us to hope for a future so bleak seems unimaginable, but for Ray this is the focus of his appeals- a chance to live. Seán Ó Riain has been writing to Ray for several years and, while Seán's careful letters are included, it is Ray's heartfelt depiction of death row life that form the heart and soul of the book. Ray's letters are powerful in their understated descriptions of his difficult life circumstances- from juvenile offender with addict parents and dependent siblings to his current situation. The denied dreams, the unfulfilled desires, the loneliness, and the fear are all brought to devastating reality in his simple words. The men's letters are framed by commentaries, facts, and case-studies from the American death penalty system, clarifying the process of state sanctioned revenge in 36 of the US states: a process directly in violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. A process currently viewed by 88% of American Criminologists and by most American police chiefs as the least effective deterrent to violent crime- one that costs $114 million more annually than life imprisonment in one state alone. Since the year 2000, almost 700 people have been executed in the 36 states that still enforcethe death penalty in the US. InCondemned, after several years of writing to Ray, Ó Riain makes us question the prevalence of the death sentence in the American legal system and asks- should any state punishthe death of a citizen with more death?

Download or read book In the Red Zone written by Crista McHugh and published by Crista McHugh. This book was released on 2015-03-25 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All-Star linebacker Frank Kelly is as well-known for his off-the-field hits as he is for his on-field ones. When a dance club brawl ends with him in handcuffs again, he’s rescued by a well-connected woman who can get the charges dropped in exchange for a small favor. If he’ll agree to play the part of a doting boyfriend for two months, she’ll keep him out of the slammer and help restore his reputation. Kiana Dyer may be the daughter of a Hall of Fame football player, but the charity organization she took over when he died isn’t getting the media attention she’d hoped for. A staged romance with Frank Kelly is just the ticket she needs to get in the spotlight. As the lines between fake and real start to blur, she begins to wonder if bailing him out was the best call she’s ever made. Just when everything seems to be falling perfectly in place, scandal surrounds her charity, and she’s the one left scrambling to clear her name. Recommended for those who like: Sports Romance Interracial or Multicultural Romance BWWM Southern Romance (Atlanta) Bad Boy-Good Girl Opposites Attract

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Download or read book The Kelly Brothers Books 4 6 written by Crista McHugh and published by Crista McHugh. This book was released on 2018-10-15 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Heart's Game What happens at Comic-Con, stays at Comic-Con... Robotics engineer Jenny Nguyen has given up on finding Mr. Right. So when her brother and his husband approach her to act as surrogate for their child, she sees it as her only chance to have a child and accepts. One week after she initiates the process, however, she meets a man who gets her heart pumping for all the right reasons and gives into the temptation. When the test turns positive, she's believes she can't handle both the pregnancy and dating, but she underestimates how persistent Daniel Kelly can be. When surgeon and gamer-geek Dan meets a pretty woman dressed as a Sailor Scout at Comic-Con, a roll of his lucky twenty-sided die tells him he should take a gamble on her. One night of passion leaves him longing for more, but Jenny's refusal to return his calls afterward leaves him wondering if the attraction was one-sided. An accidental discovery of her pregnancy has him convinced the baby is his, and he'll stop at nothing to win her heart. Warning: Contains sexy cos-play, naughtiness on the Iron Throne, a true tiger mom, a twenty-sided die calling the shots, and multiple geek references to Star Wars, Star Trek, and Lord of the Rings (among other things). A Seductive Melody She has the scoop of a lifetime, but only if she betrays his trust... Ethan Kelly lost his best friend and bandmate to an overdose, but staying clean is proving harder than he thought it would be. His only safety net during his first weeks of sobriety is fellow recovering addict, Becca. As she guides him through the darkness, he begins to trust her not only with his secrets, but also his heart. After years of trying to be the daughter her socialite parents wanted her to be (and failing miserably), Rebecca Shore finally has her life on track. Sure, she's just an assistant at Moderne magazine when she'd rather be pursuing more serious journalism, but it's a foot in the door. She's just waiting for the scoop of a lifetime that will take her to the next level. But when she's asked to help the reclusive and enigmatic rock star, her heart is torn between the career she's always wanted and the man who bares his soul to her. In the Red Zone He has all the right moves to get past her defenses... All-Star linebacker Frank Kelly is as well-known for his off-the-field hits as he is for his on-field ones. When a dance club brawl ends with him in handcuffs again, he's rescued by a well-connected woman who can get the charges dropped in exchange for a small favor. If he'll agree to play the part of a doting boyfriend for two months, she'll keep him out of the slammer and help restore his reputation. Kiana Dyer may be the daughter of a Hall of Fame football player, but the charity organization she took over when he died isn't getting the media attention she'd hoped for. A staged romance with Frank Kelly is just the ticket she needs to get in the spotlight. As the lines between fake and real start to blur, she begins to wonder if bailing him out was the best call she's ever made. Just when everything seems to be falling perfectly in place, scandal surrounds her charity, and she's the one left scrambling to clear her name. Recommended for those who like: Secret Baby Romances Doctor Heroes Medical Romance Geek Romance Multicultural or Interracial Romance Asian Heroines Friends to Lovers Romance Rock Star Heroes Tortured Heroes Opposites Attract Romance Good Girl, Bad Boy Romances Holiday Romance (Christmas, Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah) Sexy Contemporary Romance New Adult Romance Jewish Heroines Sports Romance BWWM Southern Romance (Atlanta)