Thoughtful and heartfelt, Goodbye Daddy is a journey of comfort, relief, enlightenment and advocacy all rolled into one woman’s insightful experiences with hundreds of families and their caregivers. Beyond the sorrow, tears, denial, disbelief and pain of losing a loved one, Beverly Dotson, a hospice and palliative care social worker, shares stories her eyes have seen and her heart has felt. Inspired by her family’s unpreparedness in losing her own father, the author chose a life-long career of being a voice for families and their loved ones. Beverly encourages families to talk with each other, discuss their wishes, and to use the support networks available in cases of serious to terminal illness. A terminal diagnosis does not have to mean giving up hope and instant death. It can be an opportunity, a time of coming together, putting the past behind, cherishing precious moments, creating mutual understanding, bonding, establishing family legacies and respecting wishes.

Goodbye Daddy: Speak Up Before It's Too Late

Dotson, Beverly

Parenting & Relationships

Absolute Good Mission Possible Press

Broken Conditions, Volume 1 of The Clean Colored Girl Chronicles highlights the author's college years and chronicles key relationships, which lead to drama, adventure, hurt and poor choices into her 30s. See how growing up affects and influences almost every decision, relationship and behavior. When what she learned wasn't working, she did something about it ... sometimes! The Clean Colored Girl Chronicles are stories from one woman's life as she shares how relationships made her and broke her. As she learned how to navigate through being a daughter with parent issues, a black woman, single woman, dating woman, married yet unhappy woman, divorced woman and an entrepreneur, she is a clean colored girl, making it in the world. Trials keep you strong when you learn to endure them, and that she does.

Broken Conditions (Clean Colored Girl Chronicles)

Biographies & Memoirs

Johnson, Jo Lena

Community & Culture

With a pending divorce, this father was content sharing custody until he noticed things spinning out of control. Financially and emotionally drained, he knew he had to protect his young children, and that meant fighting for sole custody in a system which typically favors mothers. To Hell and Back equips fathers to do what's in the best interests of their child(ren)'s well-being while encouraging them to be steadfast, responsible and proactive despite the conflicts, drama and battles which arise when one is Just A Dad Fighting for His Kids. Author Robert Curtis Anderson, a devoted dad of three, two of which are teenagers, is an advocate for fathers like him, who want to raise their children. He offers insight and tools appealing to men, especially fathers who are going through divorce, separation or who are simply fighting for the best interests of their child(ren).

To Hell and Back: Just A Dad Fighting For My Kids

Anderson, Jr. Robert Curtis

Family Relationships

In A Vision of Excellence, Author Greg Goodman shares his personal story of adversity mixed with terrible choices and horrible consequences, only to find victory in the end, after choosing to Get Back Up. Greg Goodman says, "You can be at your worst and stay down. Or you can Get Back Up if you're willing to put in the work to change what you feel, what you're doing and see yourself differently. No matter what you've been through or what you've done, today is the day to believe in yourself and see a better future." You are due for a change. Change is possible and attainable when you apply yourself, do the work and believe in yourself. It sounds good, and it's true. However, in those tough moments, months or years when adversity, chaos or failure seem like they've won, you must fight the negative voices and Get Back Up. If you've struggled with long or short-term obstacles, behaviors or negativity but haven't given up, it's time to walk in your own Vision of Excellence.

A Vision of Excellence: Getting Back Up

Goodman, Greg

Street Glory is The Untold Story of a changed man who gave up the lifestyle to live in peace.
Truly a coming of age story set in St. Louis, Missouri, enjoy the vivid descriptions of the fashions, styles and cars of the late 80's and 90's and the sadness of young men living fast lives, gone too soon. As the author's fortunes grew, so did the danger. After many warning signs and several life-threatening incidents, he finally decided to make a change, as reality hit too close to home. Recognizing the damage his actions and the actions of other street hustlers, one day, he lost the heart to continue living along that dark path.
Aaron Welch grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, the fifth of seven kids by his mother. When his parents split up, his mom, who was in the nursing profession, began working two jobs to support the family because of her commitment to providing. Each sibling "lead the younger ones" until they left the home. When it was his turn, Aaron had already been captivated by movies like Scarface, Superfly and The Mack, as well as TV shows like Miami Vice, each glorifying street life. He tried it, he liked it and he was hooked on being a player in the game. He began to hustle as a young, quiet teenager, building a successful empire within the confines of his territory in 'the City.' One fight in 9th grade changed the course of his life as he was "sent" to 'the County' to stay out of trouble. That move didn't work, it simply increased his opportunity and built new relationships. With the changing times and increased danger, along with the effects of his choices coming to light, he stopped.

Street Glory: The Untold Story

Welch, Aaron L