A Rough Diamond

A Rough Diamond recounts author Norman Allen’s experiences in a bygone era, contrasting his youth with contemporary life and highlighting significant societal changes. While Norman appreciates the comforts his children enjoy, he notes the difficulty younger generations face in fully comprehending the challenges of the past. This memoir serves as a bridge between historical hardships and present-day conveniences, offering insights into the evolution of societal norms and values.

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12409

completion Date

Jul 2023

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An Address In Italy

After his father's death, recently retired Ronald Parker discovers a mysterious Italian address tucked inside an old book. What begins as idle curiosity leads him and his wife Alice on a journey across Europe — through wartime POW camps, forgotten love affairs, and long-buried family secrets — to uncover the truth his father never told.

Family

Legacy

Non Era Un Soldato Tedesco

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Carpe Diem

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A Life Rich with Family, Science and Mentoring is the memoir of Paul A. Insel — a scientist, educator, and family man whose story moves from a childhood in Dayton through decades of academic achievement, personal reinvention, and a lasting commitment to science and the next generation of scholars.

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Legacy

Family

judi

A warm and generous memoir from Judi Goldman, who reflects on a life built around family, friendship, and community. From her Chicago childhood to her decades as a wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated volunteer with Project Linus, Judi's story is a celebration of the connections that make a life meaningful.

Family

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The Tyne Traveller

The Tyne Traveller: A Geordie's Story is the memoir of William Scott Price — a man from the banks of the Tyne whose life took him to Nigeria, Ghana, Australia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Kenya, Singapore, and beyond, building a career, a marriage, and a family across five decades of international adventure.

Legacy

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