Kirjahaku

"In 1969, Apollo 11 landed on the moon, and in 1969, I met my mother. I was eight years old."In this gripping memoir, Randall James tears open his life story, taking the reader on a breathless roller coaster ride through his childhood, teen and adult life. Despite years of neglect, poverty, and violence, Randall graduates from high school and heads out into the world. But his shaky foundation soon leads to drastic consequences, including a suicide attempt. After battling alcohol, marital and health issues, Randall ultimately learns that life's roller coaster doesn't always conclude with a fairy tale ending. What's most important is not the ride itself, but who is with you along the way. At times hilarious, at times harrowing, this candid account of one man's struggle, growth, and transformation points to the meaning beneath the hardships of life.

5-year Anniversary Edition In this gripping memoir, Randall James tears open his life story, taking the reader on a breathless roller coaster ride through his childhood, teen and adult life.Despite years of neglect, poverty, and violence, Randall graduates from high school and heads out into the world. But his shaky foundation soon leads to drastic consequences, including a suicide attempt.After battling alcohol, marital and health issues, Randall ultimately learns that life's roller coaster doesn't always conclude with a fairy tale ending. What's most important is not the ride itself, but who is with you along the way.At times hilarious, at times harrowing, this candid account of one man's struggle, growth, and transformation points to the meaning beneath the hardships of life.

Rachel Abrams, acquisitions editor for Big Apple Books in Manhattan, is looking for some serious down time. She hasn't taken a real vacation in years. Colleagues have recommended a cruise to scenic Cape Breton Island.Logan Stewart is a former oilfield worker, recently returned to the Cape, who has written three short novels. His last one, two years ago.When Rachel stumbles upon Logan's romantic novella, Promise Me Forever, she recognizes a new voice and desperately wants to meet the author. However, Logan makes it abundantly clear that his writing days are over, which sets up a battle of the wills.As she attempts to rekindle his passion for storytelling, does Rachel risk pushing Logan back to his reclusive ways, or will her own passion inspire him to write a new love story - one that includes her?

In this gripping memoir, Randall James tears open his life story, taking the listener on a breathless roller coaster ride through his childhood, teen and adult life. Despite years of neglect, poverty, and violence, Randall graduates from high school and heads out into the world.But his shaky foundation soon leads to drastic consequences, including a suicide attempt. After battling alcohol, marital and health issues, Randall ultimately learns that life's roller coaster doesn't always conclude with a fairy tale ending. What's most important is not the ride itself, but who is with you along the way.At times hilarious, at times harrowing, this candid account of one man's struggle, growth, and transformation points to the meaning beneath the hardships of life.