A sequel to last year's success "Life's Lessons From A Candy Machine," this book is a light-hearted look at simpler times. Growing up in the 1960s wasn't always fun, but it was a great adventure. Join the author as he goes back to a better time, before the fast paced technology of our modern world came along and ruined everything.

Memories from the Heart: Family, Love, and Survival presents an inspiring collection of memories recalling author Francie Rossi's life from birth to age seventeen. She describes her medical challenges in "Helen Keller and I," considering her role as the eleventh of twelve children in her large, loving family. "Sent Away to Las Vegas" shares unique personal stories in which faith, family, and love always prevail. "My Last Clothing Embarrassment" and "Fifteen/40" explores financial struggles, yet inspire humor and tenacity. "Dinner at My Friend's House" and "Family Night" compare the calamity of a smaller family living in a larger house to Francie's situation--a large family's love and laughter contained in a small house. Rossi alludes to an athletic adolescent with an eating disorder, and provides personal tips in a trio of stories, while "A Whole New World" expresses the strong connection between her and her mother. Finally, "My Diagnosis" reverberates like a sentence after a guilty verdict.Rossi's memories in this collection are vibrant; sprinkled with a dash of humor as she displays persistence and continues to live a life most people can only imagine in a large, boisterous family.

Psychological thriller. Suspense. Comedy. Whodunit--all words that come to mind when we think of books or movies. In this case, they describe the joy and terror of raising tweens and teens in the age of Facebook, Tumblr, cutting, sexting, and other scary stuff. This Field Guide will help the reader recognize and navigate the Adolescent Jungle that awaits tweens and swallows teens. "Questions to Ponder" enable readers to better understand their own path to adulthood. Armed with this self-awareness, parents, grandparents, teachers, counselors, and other adults can better address their own needs and more effectively communicate with teens. Includes Dr. J's Top Twenty Teen Books, Top Twenty Teen Movies, Top Twenty Teen Videos.

How To Be Great Life is about saying yes to yourself and in doing so becoming more fully alive and effective in the world. Adam Smith is a boy journeying to become a man. Th rough his story, you will share in the discovery that you can become what you want to become. There is a power within you. If you can tap into this power, use it, own it, you can become great. You are not bound by heredity not even genetics. You can think and act your way into a new life. Learn how to connect to the cosmic intelligence and, like other great men and women, you can access a power that is limitless. Do not let others decide what you are to be. Be what you feel you want to be. Begin now to be great in all you do. Learn how to make your life a success

In cases of past childhood abuse, deep parts of the self are thrown into chaos. Memory or concentration are of course strongly impacted, but so are those quiet, invisible areas dealing with emotional stability, personal identity and even gender. Health, career and relationships wear the scars for decades. Shivers, Slaps and Silence is the true story of two teenagers in the sexy 70s, survivors in their own way, and the hearty struggle they assemble through a wild montage of events. Unique, endearing and sprinkled with the sort of humor that teenagers do best.

Sex, pregnancy & healing: A teen mom's story of life turned upside down.
Have you ever felt like you didn't't fit in? Even if it was just for a moment, can you remember how uncomfortable it felt? Or maybe you've felt like an outcast for a long time. Whatever your circumstances, most girls at some point, fear that they aren't fitting in.
Now for the big questions: How do you deal with those uncomfortable feelings? What are you willing to do to fit in? What do you do when you feel like you're riding an emotional roller coaster? Do you ever do or say things you later regret?
"In the Back Seat with Prince Charming" shares the emotional and moving story of DeeDee Gooding, whose youth was taken away from her at the age of 17. Drugs, popularity, guys, abuse and sex were all part of her life style then. These behaviors were a desperate attempt to fit in and deal with low self-esteem which led to becoming pregnant, dropping out of school, and a number of failed marriages.
"In the Back Seat with Prince Charming" is a collection of her life events, consequences and important lessons. Through her story many issues teen girls face are explored such as self-esteem, fitting-in, boys and sex.
A special journaling section helps identify some questions about life as a teen, tips for leading a healthy lifestyle, what to do if you get pregnant and your options, how to improve your self-esteem and many more valuable lessons on living a happy and fulfilling life.
A personal note from the author:
"It is my hope that all young girls can learn from my story, discover how to face and overcome their personal challenges, and are inspired to reach their highest potential after reading this book."
Recommended for ages 13 and up.