Likened by critics to Garrison Keillor only more deliberate and elegiac Jim May writes the stories of his youth, growing up in the rural Midwest between the Truman and the JFK eras, where trading stories was as common as trading horses, and frequently required the same skills. Neighboring, as his mother called it, was part of the social fabric. These 18 poignant and humorous stories of life's joys and trials told with the freshness of youth, yet tempered with the wisdom of age evoke a simpler time in our nation's history without romanticizing its inherent hardships.

The Farm On Nippersink Creek (American Storytelling)

May, Jim

Biographies & Memoirs

August House

Jim May grew up in the 1950s among farm people who had lived along Illinois's Nippersink Creek for generations. Stories told around the kitchen tables, front porches, and horse-trading barns brought laughs, inspired love, and helped ease the sometimes tragic turn of life's events. Speaking in the familiar voice of a longtime neighbor, May shares humorous and affecting events as well as his Emmy Award-winning tribute to his father.

Farm On Nippersink Creek

Literature & Fiction

Jim May writes the stories of his youth, growing up in the rural Midwest between the Truman and the JFK eras, where trading stories was as common as trading horses, and frequently required the same skills. “Neighboring,” as his mother called it, was part of the social fabric. These 18 poignant and humorous stories of life's joys and trials—told with the freshness of youth, yet tempered with the wisdom of age—evoke a simpler time in our nation's history without romanticizing its inherent hardships.

Farm On Nippersink Creek: Stories from a Midwestern Childhood (American Storytelling)

Children's Books

August House Kids

"I know what I should do, but I can't seem to find the power and motivation to consistently do it."This book is packed with practical, spiritual wisdom to find out who you are and act from a core of reality. It is broken down into daily sound bites for easy reading.Some of those who have read the first edition of Learning at His Place have said,"I love that book!" said a businessman."Jim, has an uncanny knack for seeing truth in simple things that others walk by and miss," said another. "Great stories!""Jim is a good writer who helped me get free of Christian religion and connect with Christ.""This guy's writing blows my mind. He searches out truth like a squirrel searches out a nut.""He helps us tackle hard issues facing our dark planet.""Unusual insight into the Scriptures. He leaves the clichés behind and makes you think.""My copy is falling apart from constant use."

Learning at His Place: Daily Whispers of Truth to Help Guide You Through This Broken World Back to Father's Heart

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Outskirts Press

The Spirit of America is dying a slow death. Programed by destructive philosophies. Bludgeoned by Political Correctness. Brainwashed by lies. Conned by politicians. Betrayed by traitors. Forced to accept a new religion in the public square. Whose god is the state. Whose priests are self-anointed elites. Whose followers are "Progressives." Whose dupes are the "idiot masses." Whose bible is "Rules for Radicals." Whose proselytizers are media reporters. Whose statement of faith is simple. They believe the world is evil and needs to be changed. No system has worked. Therefore all systems need to be torn down, especially America and Western culture and replaced by a utopian dream run by elites who take control for "the common good" to save the world. But it is an illusion on the way to suicide. Find out why in this perceptive book.

Death by Deceit: Ten Destructive Ideas Killing the Spirit of America

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

Jim May's Spinmeisters is the first commentary of its kind in the world of literature. It may likely become the definitive work describing message management or, as he describes it in many helpful examples throughout the book, the art of conditioning a narrative for the purpose of influencing others. He demonstrates this in all facets of life including areas where you would obviously expect to find it such as advertising and politics for sure, but also hidden subliminally in other everyday occurrences within government policies or lack thereof, business, religion and health influences. As the subtitle might infer, he explains that there is more than one way to say something, and homage is paid to those artful few who are able to grasp a subject and restate its meaning in a twist to serve their particular purpose; that is, beyond the temporal abilities of mere mortals. These masters of persuasion, especially those who plot and plan specific effects, are highly regarded in their fields. He explains that we know them professionally as political consultants, crisis management consultants, marketing strategists, religious proselytizers, doctors, psychiatrists, business managers, military planners, and accountants among others; also, not to be excluded, they can be found among friends, relatives, associates, and occasionally in the mirror. There are no sacrosanct subjects. He addresses the foundations of religion, government policy, medical doctrine, homophobia, treatment of women, and other important topics of our society - each exemplifying the study of persuasion and its abilities to shape perception.

Spinmeisters: We Are Naked Under Our Clothes

Politics & Government

Xlibris

"A brilliant mixture of story, philosophy, humor and wisdom, this book reminds us that---if we are open to story, dreams, imagination, and myth---we can open doors within our soul." —Jay O’Callahan, author, storyteller, and NPR commentator
A lifetime collection of stories, wise words, assembled musings and quotations about overcoming hurdles, elusive enlightenment, personal evolution, persistence in the face of discouragement, this pastiche is designed to encourage the downhearted, lift up the strivers, and add wings to the heels of spiritual seekers.

Trail Guide for a Crooked Heart: Stories and Reflections for Life's Journey

Self-Help

Personal Transformation

Parkhurst Brothers Publishers Inc

Horror overcome by humor in a classic tale retold by a modern storyteller Something of a quest story for the picture book set, this playful horror tale sets young protagonists against “the Ghost of of Mable’s Gable.” In Jim May’s version of a story from children’s folklore, eighth grade boys swagger but fail, only to be followed by outdone by an unlikely heroine, “the Boo Baby Girl,” a toddler who will not be denied.

The Boo Baby Girl: Meets the Ghost of Mable's Gable (Say-along Book)

Action & Adventure

Living At His Place: -Leaving self-centered Christianity into Christ centered life.

Independently published

Truths you can use for each day of the year to keep on track.

Course Corrections: Daily Soundbites of Truth that Keep My Life on Course

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