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The Mother of the Father of our Country. Mary Ball Washington was an unlikely candidate to be the mother of history’s most famous revolutionary. In fact, George Washington’s first fight for independence was from his controlling, singular mother. Stubborn, aristocratic Mary Ball Washington...

During the 1970s, Alice Combs, undeterred by a former employer's snobbish pronouncement, "You're not corporate material", transformed herself from divorced mother on food stamps to successful entrepreneur. Resolute, Alice overcame her initial ignorance of the recycling trade and recovered from the many novice mistakes she inevitably made while teaching herself to operate Vulcan Wire, which would slowly become a thriving business despite an embezzling partner and cutthroat competitors....

Love, Lucy is the valentine Lucille Ball left for her fans—a warm, wise, and witty memoir written by Lucy herself. The legendary star of the classic sitcom I Love Lucy was at the pinnacle of her success when she sat down to record the story of her life. No comedienne had made America laugh so hard, no television actress had made the leap from radio and B movies to become one of the world’s best-loved performers. This is her story—in her own words.

In this deeply personal memoir, conversation strategist Nozipho Tshabalala invites you into her world–one shaped by political violence, professional triumphs and intimate battles with loss. Her story reminds us that sometimes our greatest strength lies not in holding tighter but in opening our hands to release what no longer serves us.

Fatima: The Chosen One is the powerful true story of a woman who faced deep heartbreak, betrayal, and spiritual awakening but came out stronger, wiser, and more connected to her faith and purpose.

In this heartfelt memoir, Donna Nesbitt opens up about her life filled with trials and tribulations, where every broken promise shaped her into the resilient woman she is today. From a challenging childhood to an unstable marriage, Donna’s story is about survival and faith. Donna takes readers through her early life, which is marked by significant struggles and a series of promises that were never kept. Her marriage, fraught with difficulties, leads to a relentless fight in court and personal battles that test her strength and resolve.