Gail McCormick

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Zoya's Gift: Building a Bri...

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Two Grandmas in Spain by Karen    O'Connor
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In Two Grandma’s in Spain, author Karen O’Connor proves that adventure doesn’t have an age limit—it just may require a slower pace, a good sense of humor, and top-notch travel insurance.
O’Connor’s memoir captures the reality of two grandmothers tra
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The Infinite Terrace by Lindy Viandier
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Infinite Terrace is a lush, page-turning novel set along the stunning coasts of Italy and the quiet beauty of the Welsh countryside and seas. Author Lindy Viandier, a seasoned nonfiction writer, uses these settings brilliantly to deepen this story ab ...more
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Boatyard Views by Valerie Poore
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Valerie Poore’s new memoir, Boatyard Views, is a unique and delightful collection of essays about the life of a barge dweller and sailor in Europe. The stories she spins touch on everything from history and canal locks engineering to community life o ...more
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Bright Eyes by Bridey Thelen-Heidel
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Bridey Thelen-Heidel is a gifted storyteller, teacher, speaker, and author. Every page of her poignant, gripping memoir, Bright Eyes, shines with a voice that is authentic, raw, and wise. Bright Eyes is a testament to the resilience of the human spi ...more
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The Ways of Water by Teresa H. Janssen
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This beautifully written debut novel by Teresa H. Janssen transported me to rural outposts in Mexico and the American Southwest during the early Twentieth Century. With illuminating research and literary skills , Janssen delivers a fascinating story ...more
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Girl, Groomed by Carol  Odell
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Girl, Groomed is a fascinating memoir with no shortage of surprising twists and turns. Among the many books on healing from trauma, this one, by Carol Odell, stands out. Most are written by survivors or therapists. Odell is both a seasoned psychother ...more
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Blackwildgirl by Menah Adeola Eyaside Pratt
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A powerful memoir that chronicles how the author survived an unbearable childhood and became an empowered Black feminist scholar, a revolutionary writer, and a bright spiritual light and guide. Through her vivid storytelling, she reveals the complex ...more
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The Other Side of Nothing by Anastasia Zadeik
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The Other Side of Nothing, by Anastasia Zadeik, is a deeply poignant and thought-provoking novel that takes readers into a world of love, loss, and mental illness. The story follows two young lovers—an 18-year-old woman grappling with the weight of a ...more
Zoya's Gift by Gail McCormick
"This is a compelling, moving story that somehow manages to turn world peace from an impossible, pie-in-the-sky ideal into an achievable and worthwhile goal we can each help to bring about through small, meaningful acts. Filled with people you instant" Read more of this review »
Zoya's Gift by Gail McCormick
"Giving birth is not the only way to become a mother, as Gail McCormick proves in this engaging memoir. Still grieving her third miscarriage, she and her husband Mike were offered a chance to care for children from Chernobyl in their Seattle home over" Read more of this review »
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