Papa's World View

Originally written for his grandchildren, J. Larry Mayes' Papa's World View acts as the author's legacy, preserving his spirit for and passing his work ethic on to his descendants. Containing his thoughts on love, family, philosophy and faith, Larry's memoir is a guidebook for those looking to live a life which exemplifies the values of hard work, family and faith.

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12794

completion Date

Oct 2023

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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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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

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Family

Legacy

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

Travel

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