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New Memoirs to Inspire and Touch Your Heart

Embark on a journey of introspection and empathy with our selection of new memoirs, each offering a poignant glimpse into the lives of remarkable individuals. From tales of resilience to stories of triumph, these narratives are sure to inspire and touch your heart. Whether you're seeking motivation, comfort, or simply a deeper connection to the human experience, these memoirs are bound to leave a lasting impression. Get ready to be moved, enlightened, and uplifted as you delve into the pages of these captivating personal accounts.

Embracing Bewilderment: A Reluctant Entrepreneur’s Journey

by Cory Mortensen

Release Date: February 12, 2024

A (VERY) FLEXIBLE PLAN, A LUST FOR ADVENTURE, AND A ZEAL FOR EXPLORATION. Cory Mortensen shares his wanderlust with his readers as he embarks on a new voyage, starting this adventure among the unique and diverse landscapes of Iceland. He explores the beautiful vistas throughout Europe and ultimately lands in SE Asia where things get...strange.

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Whiskey Tender

by Deborah Taffa

Release Date: February 27, 2024

Taffa offers a sharp and thought-provoking historical analysis laced with humor and heart. As she reflects on her past and present—the promise of assimilation and the many betrayals her family has suffered, both personal and historical; trauma passed down through generations—she reminds us of how the cultural narratives of her ancestors have been excluded from the central mythologies and structures of the “melting pot” of America, revealing all that is sacrificed for the promise of acceptance.

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Sharing Too Much: Musings from an Unlikely Life

by Richard Paul Evans

Release Date: February 27, 2024

Before he was the #1 New York Times bestselling author of holiday classics such as The Christmas Box, Richard Paul Evans was a young boy being raised by a suicidal mother and dealing with relentless bullying. He could not fathom what the future held for him. Now, in this intimate and heartfelt collection of personal essays, Evans shares his moving journey from childhood to beloved author.

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The Tricycle

by Sara Harkness Bovitz

Release Date: March 1, 2024

Sara Bovitz knew how lucky she was — a fulfilling career as a physician, two beautiful children at home, a husband she adored who was the family’s center of gravity — she was complete. Until the wheels came off. The Tricycle offers an intimate portrait of heartbreak, told with humility and humor, as Sara learns what it means to reimagine their lives. It is a powerful reminder that there is light even in your darkest moments, and will leave you rooting for Sara and her boys long after you read the last page.

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And: The Restorative Power of Love in an Either/Or World

by Felicia Murrell

Release Date: February 13, 2024

Touching on issues of race, body, motherhood, church, and wonder, these writings are from the stirrings of the author’s own soul, extending an invitation to sit with Spirit in the process of mindful meditation, to humbly sit with compassion and curiosity in ways that evoke honesty and healing so that one might move beyond either/or and discover how the restorative power and uniting thread of Love might be stitching each of us to the world and to each other.

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Drunk-ish: A Memoir of Loving and Leaving Alcohol

by Stefanie Wilder-Taylor

Release Date: January 16, 2024

Having spent a lifetime grappling with the question of whether or not she is a “real” alcoholic, one evening brings Stefanie close to the edge of losing it all. Miraculously unscathed, she decides that she doesn’t need to dive all the way down to a stereotypical rock bottom before deciding to stop drinking; if sobriety will improve her life, that’s a good enough reason to quit. Stefanie’s memoir is a tender and funny farewell letter to a beloved but toxic friend.

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6 Captivating Literary Gems for Every Book Lover

Welcome to a literary treasure trove! Dive into our curated collection of six captivating books, carefully selected to enchant and inspire every book lover. From poignant tales of love and loss to gripping narratives of adventure and discovery, these literary gems promise to ignite your imagination and leave you spellbound.

The Next 167 Hours

by Christa Hickcox

Release Date: December 9, 2023

Ember Rue is NOT broken! No matter what her family thinks. Reluctantly, she finds herself in therapy, discovering this is what she's needed all along. Now, how will she get through the next 167 hours between sessions? Ember is a retable, and quirky character who wants nothing more to find happiness in a world where she's known nothing but pain.

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Ambitious' Secret: Hope's Story

by Dameyon Allen

Release Date: January 3, 2024

Ambitious’ Secret follows the captivating journey of Hope, a determined young woman born into opulence but drawn to the gritty charm of Houston’s urban landscape. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant culture, this novel is a riveting exploration of identity, ambition, and the unexpected turns life takes in the pursuit of one’s dreams.

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The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson

by Ellen Baker

Release Date: February 20, 2024

“A family secret, a DNA test, a journey as rich and colorful as the early-day circus itself. Through Cecily Larson’s hidden life, Ellen Baker tenderly examines personal determination, lost love, family ties, and our innate need to discover our own truth.” — Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours and Before and After. Orphan Train meets Before We Were Yours meets Water for Elephants in this compelling multigenerational novel of survival, love, and the families we make.

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Words Apart

by Lilac Sigan

Release Date: February 18, 2024

Two months ago, Sheera Leitner’s greatest fear was that she would never be able to find a functioning relationship. As a single mom at forty, her career in the TV industry was her main source of stability in the world, even if it left her a little worse for wear. Two months ago, she was just a normal person, audaciously managing the rat race that is her life. But two months ago, she met Michael.

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Every Single Secret

by Christina Dodd

Release Date: March 5, 2024

In an isolated lighthouse on the California coast, Rowan Winterbourne lives a solitary life with only her secrets for company. For she has a mission that drives her—to avenge herself against Gregory Torval, the powerful drug and arms dealer who murdered her mother and vowed to eliminate everyone in her family.

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Pelican Girls

by Julia Malye

Release Date: March 5, 2024

A sweeping epic in the vein of Philipp Meyer’s The Son and Min Jin Lee’s Pachinko and inspired by a true story, this stunning US literary debut captures the never-before-told journey of the Baleine Brides: a ship full of young women plucked from a Paris asylum and sent to marry settlers in North America's rough Louisiana Territory.

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6 Books for Fans of The Poppy War Series

Delve into six captivating reads perfect for fans of R.F. Kuang's "The Poppy War" series. From dark themes to complex characters, these books promise to enthrall with their rich storytelling and moral dilemmas.

Wings of Ink

by Angelina J. Steffort

Release Date: February 28, 2024

"Thrilling and seductive." WINGS OF INK is an epic romantic fantasy with enemies-to-lovers, arranged marriage, slow-burn spice, and a magical world filled with mysteries and monsters. Perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses, From Blood and Ash, and Beauty and the Beast.

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Unleashed

by Travis Kuffel

Release Date: March 4, 2024

Cadel saves a young thief and is thrust into a desperate chase across Ganden. Sa’res Maéve and her murderous band of raiders are determined to kill them on their quest to return an ancient amulet to their merciless leader deep in the Niph’al swamps. Follow Cadel’s desperate struggle to defy evil as ancient powers awaken and war looms between the realms. #1 new Fantasy release!

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The Adventures of Mad Gad the Bard

by James Coyle

Release Date: January 17, 2024

The Adventures of Mad Gad the Bard is a fun story about one bard, one best buddy, one whispering stone, and pirates and thieves and villains! A little something for everyone, it was a lot of fun to write, I hope it is just as much fun to read.

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Steal the Stars

by Ann Aguirre

Release Date: February 14, 2024

This book features a cinnamon roll alien hero, a smart, capable human heroine, and a rag-tag team of misfits saving the world. It’s a slow-burn science fiction romance with space opera energy, lots of very alien aliens, and so much pining! It also has gentle humor for fans of Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams, plus a twisty plot. Don’t miss it!

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Moon of the Turning Leaves

by Waubgeshig Rice

Release Date: February 27, 2024

“Waubgeshig Rice's stories are good medicine. Moon of the Turning Leaves is a restorative balm for my spirit.” — Angeline Boulley, New York Times bestselling author of Firekeeper's Daughter. In this gripping stand-alone literary thriller set in the world of the award-winning post-apocalyptic novel Moon of the Crusted Snow, a scouting party led by Evan Whitesky ventures into unknown and dangerous territory to find a new home for their close-knit Northern Ontario Indigenous community more than a decade after a world-ending blackout.

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The Night

by A.J. Scudiere

Release Date: February 27, 2024

When Joule saw the shadows on the street, her heart stopped. She’d believed the Night Hunters were gone. But the only explanation for the strange goings-on is that the Hunters are back. The last time Joule and her twin brother Cage went up against the Hunters, they lost half their family. This time, though, they believe they know what they are doing. But the Night Hunters have come back as a stronger, more dangerous breed than last time…

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6 Romance Novels Guaranteed to Ignite Your Passion

Dive into a world where love transcends all boundaries with our handpicked selection of new romance novels. Whether you're a hopeless romantic or just in need of a heartwarming escape, these stories promise to deliver. From the intensity of first loves to the complexity of second chances, each novel offers a unique exploration of relationships that will make you laugh, cry, and fall in love all over again.

Do You Remember Me?

by William M Crouch

Release Date: February 22, 2024

All his life Nick Hemming wanted nothing more than to be happy. He had brief periods of happiness but never found the inner peace he so craved. When he meets Carmen Seville, everything changes... When Carmen leaves him, Nick travels down a path of self-destruction. He tries to fill the void she left with memories of her.

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Stolen by the Billionaire

by Blair Babylon

Release Date: March 5, 2024

From USA Today bestselling author Blair Babylon comes a new edge-of-your-seat romantic suspense thriller between an Iowa farm girl and the ex-Navy SEAL billionaire who kidnaps her.

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Billionaire Surfer

by Misha Bell

Release Date: March 5, 2024

An overworked single mom from New York City. A billionaire surfer from Florida. Can the turn of the tide bring these two together?

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Never Too Late

by Danielle Steel

Release Date: March 5, 2024

As Kezia settles into her new apartment, she meets her movie-star next-door neighbor, Sam Stewart, whose terrace borders hers. Just a couple of weeks after she arrives, however, a devastating crisis strikes New York City. Kezia and Sam find themselves connecting over their strong impulse to help those in need. As they share a life-changing experience of volunteering, a bond is sparked and a friendship is formed.

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Ashes of You

by Catherine Cowles

Release Date: February 8, 2024

Five years ago, I nearly lost everything. But there was a glimmer of hope on that darkest night. There was him—a stranger I could never forget. Now, I’m finally getting the fresh start I’ve longed for. But when I show up to interview for a nanny position in the small mountain town, the single dad has startlingly familiar blue eyes. Eyes that have haunted my dreams for the past five years.

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The Wrath

by Gena Showalter

Release Date: February 6, 2024

Neeka the Unwanted is a fierce warrior on a mission: stop Rathbone and the gods. She’s seen the future if either is victorious, and it’s horrifying. She’ll do whatever proves necessary to forge a new path, even seduce the ruthless royal from his purpose. What she can’t predict? How the intense male will shatter her hard-won defenses along the way.

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Interview with Steve Pizzolato, Author of Noah's Ark

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Noah's Ark?

Recently the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that IVF embryos are considered life. That decision has upended the IVF industry and terrified women who cannot conceive naturally, and IVF is their only hope. Now their hope may be a nightmare. The Alabama decision is foretold in my book, which I started writing in 2023 when the idea for this book came from a conversation I had with my daughter, who was going through IVF treatments.

She had successfully created ten viable embryos and was soon pregnant. When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade with the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, there was some quiet talk in conservative state legislative bodies (Alabama being one) that perhaps the disposition of unused IVF embryos would be treated the same way as an abortion. Criminal prosecution of the mother, the doctor, or the clinic. She asked me, concerned, “Do you think I could be charged with murder if I chose to donate my unused embryos for medical research?”

An interesting and scary question, made more so by the ruling in Alabama, for all women, partners, and fathers. Noah’s Ark hopes to educate you and let your mind think about the possibilities of a war on IVF embryos.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Murder/Mystery and history/biographical.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

None. I was an avid reader. My mother was a librarian, but I decided that I needed to write my own books instead of reading others. I do pick up a non-fiction book once in a while, and I recently read The Wager by David Gann and Anderson Cooper's story on the Vanderbilts, but no other books are on my TBR pile.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

Noah's Ark has a false ending, so the best scenes are the chapters after the primary crime is solved, but then another crime and criminal closes out the book. They are Chapters 40-43, and they answer many questions but leave the door open for the 3rd installment of the series.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

No, but my black cat, Finn, does like to sit on or near my keyboard when I write. I don't have a set regiment. I write when the mood strikes or I have an idea I need to get down on paper.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

Listen more than you talk. Your friends will appreciate it.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

We are all entitled to make our own decisions in our lives, and we should fight like hell if people want to take away our right to choose.

Steve Pizzolato is the author of the new book Noah's Ark

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Interview with David A. Willson, Author of Wet, Warm and Noisy

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Wet, Warm and Noisy?

This novel is about an Alaska State Trooper Investigator who is returning to work after a serious illness. Having battled cancer in 2019, I wrote much of my own experience into Jake Ward's story (except for the sci-fi aspects, that is.) While this personal struggle adds interest to the protagonist, the larger story applies to us all - a journey into the unknown of human potential.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Wet, Warm and Noisy, what would they be?

For Jake Ward, I'd pick, "I'm Still Standing" by Elton John - a testament to his resilience. For Belle Anderson, I'd pick, "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman. That song talks about dreams of a better life; the desire to escape her circumstances.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Having spent a career in law enforcement, I don't read much in the way of crime thrillers. They just don't usually come across as believable for me, unfortunately. Instead, I read speculative fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, some non-fiction and the occasional character-driven literary tale.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Some of them: "The Green Ember" by SD Smith, "If You Tell" by Gregg Olsen, "Sabriel" by Garth Nix and "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" by Heather Morris.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

Ooh - that's a spoiler. I'll give a hint: it was one of the medical scenes. Loved researching the science, the medicine, and putting it all together.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I don't know if it's quirky, but I like a glass of wine when writing, coffee (for alertness) when editing, and I like to read out loud to see how something sounds after I write. Sometimes the best passages are terrible when you hear them out loud... arrrggh.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

"Let your yes be yes, and your no be no." I like simple things, and I hate secrets. Also, I think one should endeavor to leave every room, and every person, in a better state than when you first encounter them. I try to say something kind and maybe pick up a little trash before I go on my way.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Science doesn't have a handle on everything; there is much yet to learn. The moment you stop imagining what could be, and decide you know how things are, you've abandoned one of the best parts of being human: the wonder of it all.

David A. Willson is the author of the new book Wet, Warm and Noisy

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Interview with Gerald Everett Jones, Author of Preacher Stalls the Second Coming

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Preacher Stalls the Second Coming?

The engine of drama in all of the Preacher Evan Wycliff mysteries is that people in his small farming community bring him problems that no one else wants to solve.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Preacher Stalls the Second Coming, what would they be?

Boogie Street (Leonard Cohen).

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Literary fiction and classics. Perhaps the best definition of great literary fiction is that it defies definition.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Leviathan (Paul Auster), State of Wonder (Ann Patchett).

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

As a BookLife reviewer wrote: "A tense discussion of the Book of Revelation between Wycliff and Pastor Obadiah proves more gripping than many mysteries’ shootouts."

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

When I write fiction I no longer outline. If I can surprise myself, perhaps I can delight my readers.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

I write mystery-thrillers and literary fiction for adult readers who seek insight, fascination, and delight in the adventures of their own lives.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Why do bad things happen to good people?

Gerald Everett Jones is the author of the new book Preacher Stalls the Second Coming

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Interview with William M Crouch, Author of Do You Remember Me?

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Do You Remember Me??

I identify with the main character. There is a lot of me in there. Hopefully, at least a little happier. This story started while I was journaling. I shared a portion with a writer friend of mine and she said "You need to write the rest of this story."

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Do You Remember Me?, what would they be?

Everlong, Foo Fighters. As the credits roll, Walk, Foo Fighters.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Literary Fiction. Truthfully, I will read anything.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

Walking in the snow. Anyone who has truly been in love can identify with that "out of body" experience.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

Nope. I just write when I feel the urge. I actually procrastinate at my day job because I'm writing. I keep hearing writers joke that they will clean your house while they are procrastinating. I'm the opposite. I have to make myself not sit down at the keyboard on the weekends when I need to be spending time with my wife. She always wins out in my decision process though.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

Peace be with you! It's pretty self-explanatory.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Remember the times we cried. The times we laughed. I don't know. Remember my name on the front. And if you liked what you read, tell a friend and then see what else I have written.

William M Crouch is the author of the new book Do You Remember Me?

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Interview with Blair Babylon, Author of Stolen by the Billionaire

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Stolen by the Billionaire?

Blaze Robinson is the third of four best friends who met while they were on scholarship at the billionaires' boarding school where they went to high school. The first guy was Tristan "Twist" King, a computer hacker turned stock market genius who picked up his hacker black hat one last time for the woman he loved. His story starts in Twisted. The second man was Micah Shine, an heir to a mafia family who witnessed a horrific crime as a child and has been in hiding ever since, who falls in love with a beautiful con artist in Atlantic City against his better judgment and gets pulled back into the world of organized crime.

Blaze seems to be the only one of the quartet who has always been on the straight and narrow, enlisting in the US military right out of high school and eventually joining the Navy's elite SEAL team, but even a handsome man's looks can be deceiving. He parlayed a small loan from a person he shouldn't have taken money from into a crypto fortune while in the military, and after a mission gone terribly wrong, emerged into civilian life as a billionaire. When the mafia comes to collect the debt and demands he commit a crime instead of repayment, Blaze uses his military-acquired special skill set to threaten the ingénue niece of the head of the Mafia crime family, inadvertently putting her in danger. Never one to leave a damsel in distress or shy away from a fight, Blaze rescues Iowa farm girl Sarah Bell, and they take off in a forced-proximity road trip across the country, stocked by the mafia at every turn. The last of the four high school friends, Logan Bell, is a story for another day.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Stolen by the Billionaire, what would they be?

Blaze -- "Innocent" (TV) by Taylor Swift.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I read almost everything except horror. I love SF&F and romance the most, and I write mostly romance.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Lessons in Chemistry (Hazelwood), The City We Became (Jenisin), Neon Gods (Robert). I'm behind on reading.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

When he holds a knife to her throat.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

Not really.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Love always wins!

Blair Babylon is the author of the new book Stolen by the Billionaire

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Interview with Christa Hickcox, Author of The Next 167 Hours

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Next 167 Hours?

I really wanted to write a story that people could relate to. We all struggle with mental health in some form and we often use humor as a way to deal with it. I took these two elements and found a way to tell a story that would make people feel like it's ok to laugh, cry and feel all their feelings! This story was my way of normalizing therapy and mental health for everyone! Especially the LGBTQIA+ community.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of The Next 167 Hours, what would they be?

Anxiety by Sophie Pecora.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Mystery, Humor and Thrillers. I love to write a mix of humor and mystery.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

I love to support other Indie Authors. So right now in my TBR pile is: Anxious Gretchen: Space Archaeologist by E.C. Spence, The Rivals by Ariell Monroe and Not in the Plan by Dana Hawkins.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

The firefly scene! During a therapy session, Ember recalls their family camping trip when her and her older sister, Sawyer snuck off into the woods in the middle of the night to find themselves in a magical moment that created an unforgettable bond between the two sisters. I may have pulled inspiration for this storyline from a time in my own life when me and my twin sister used to catch fireflies in our backyard as little girls.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

My Pug is always sitting on me somewhere. Whether it is on my shoulder or lap, she has to be right next to me when I write. She thinks she is a cat. I love being snuggled under a blanket with my laptop, my puppy, and a homemade mocha.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

The answer's always no unless you ask.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

That we all struggle and it's okay, in fact, it's more than okay. It's normal. The world is a better place because you are in it.

Christa Hickcox is the author of the new book The Next 167 Hours

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