Just three days after he was born, Howard Shulman contracted an infection that devoured his nose, lips, lower right eyelid, tear ducts, and palate. Abandoned at the hospital by his parents, he became a ward of New Jersey under the care of a state-employed surgeon who experimentally rebuilt his face. Running from the Mirror is a poignant story of one man's struggle to survive against staggering odds and create a meaningful life for himself. With striking candor, Howard gives an unflinching account of growing up a bullied outcast, with no family to officially call his own. Relying on little more than street smarts and grit, he rises from dishwasher to successful entrepreneur. Along the way, a European actress, a schoolteacher, and a fiery Latina help transform his life. Filled with heart-wrenching suffering as well as soul-lifting joy, Running from the Mirror is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

Running from the Mirror: A Memoir

Biographies & Memoirs

Shulman, Howard

Community & Culture

Sandra Jonas Publishing House LLC

An ambitious female scientist. A once-in-a-lifetime discovery. How far will she go to protect it? 
Deep within the melting Blue Glacier in the Washington wilderness, climate scientist Dr. Kate Landry uncovers a remarkable secret. Determined to conceal it from colleagues eager to steal her work, she must somehow distract the behavioral scientist NASA sends to study her team.
From the moment he sets foot on the ice, Dr. Grant Poole finds himself in a strange world of unexpected beauty but fraught with extreme dangers he has tried his whole life to avoid. Greeted with suspicion, he soon realizes Kate is hiding something.
When a mysterious illness strikes her crew and an intense storm engulfs their tiny research station, Kate can no longer shield the truth from Grant. Thrown together in a struggle to survive, they are trapped between keeping Kate’s secret and protecting the lives of millions.
Time is running out. Can they find a way to save everyone and still preserve Kate’s discovery?
Fans of Michael Crichton and Robin Cook will enjoy this fast-paced cli-fi novel full of suspense and surprises.
Now expanded with bonus content! Don’t miss the author’s note and book club questions.

Watermelon Snow

Literature & Fiction

Liggett, William A.

Genre Fiction

"What a fun romp!""Drugs, free love, broken hearts, and road trips aplenty""Nostalgic bedtime stories for grown-ups""Easy to read and hard to put down!"In this delightful coming-of-age memoir, Rich Israel takes off on a journey of self-discovery during the late 1960s. Eschewing societal norms, he hitchhikes across the country, tries his hand at mining, works at a circus, and rides a horse hundreds of miles through the Rocky Mountain wilderness--all the while, the draft and Vietnam War are nipping at his heels.Join Rich and his canine companion, Charlie, as they encounter one colorful character after another, from a rifle-toting hippie to a loudmouthed carnival boss to a sultry flower child, whose bewitching powers lead to lust and longing--and heartbreak. A consummate storyteller, Rich peppers his writing with wit and sensitivity, as well as insights often revealed through mind-blowing acid trips.If you were there during this unique period in American history, Groovin' is certain to spark treasured memories. If not, you will get to enjoy the flavor and exhilaration associated with catching that phenomenal wave.

Groovin': Horses, Hopes, and Slippery Slopes (Hippie Adventurer)

Humor & Entertainment

Israel, Rich

Humor

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"Earthy, matter-of-fact, and simply hilarious."—Midwest Book ReviewWhen Dallas Louis decided that all she wanted was to meet and marry her Prince Charming and become a mom, she had no idea what was in store for her. But she would soon find out. After only seven months of dating the love of her life, she married him, and within the course of twenty-six months, she gave birth to three children. Her husband knew her longer pregnant than not pregnant!In this laugh-out-loud book, Dallas shares highlights of what happened in her world once all her dreams came true. She would like readers to find comfort in knowing they aren't the only ones suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or buyer's remorse. And, yes, it's okay to admit that both of these conditions apply to parenting, though hopefully not all the time.Channeling Erma Bombeck, Dallas will tell you the things your friends won't and the things other books are too afraid to print. With her irreverent humor and brash "tell it like it is" style, she'll help you laugh at everyday situations, easing the pressure of the toughest job in the world: being a mom. 
 Review 
"Narrated in a style akin to Erma Bombeck: earthy, matter-of-fact, and simply hilarious, as well as thought-provoking. Mothers seeking a bit of humor about their child-rearing experiences will find it in droves . . . It's especially important because without humor, surviving this stage of family life becomes questionable."\n—Midwest Book Review\n"As a fellow mother of almost-Irish twins (mine are 14 months then 24 months apart), it was refreshing to see another mother go public with her struggles. . . . Postpartum depression hits moms hard, and Dallas's comedic take on all the highs and lows of motherhood is hilarious and relatable."\n—Jackie Miller, Snarky Mother Nutrition\n"Reading this book is like having a cup of coffee with a friend—a good, brutally honest one. God must be laughing because these stories made it to print. This book will remind you that despite all your chaos, you are not alone."\n—Kerri Pomarolli, comedian and author of Confessions of the Proverbs 32 Woman\n"The title just sucked me in, and I literally sat down on a Sunday afternoon and read through the whole book, with several outbursts of laughter as I read. . . . There is a great deal to be learned from this author and her unique style of writing."\n—Joesette Huffman, Learning Curve\n"This book is just what every mom needs to read; it'll give you a laugh-out-loud break that will help you survive the most mommy-ness situations you could encounter. . . . [Dallas] lifts back the curtain to give her readers a peek into the real life that is kept hidden away by most of the world on social media."\n—Lisa Healy, Syncopated Mama

Why Some Animals Eat Their Young: A Survivor's Guide to Motherhood

Louis, Dallas

The Weight of Air: A Story of the Lies about Addiction and the Truth about Recovery

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"Haunting memoir . . . Readers will cheer for Poses [in this] potent addition to the literature on drug addiction and recovery."—Kirkus Reviews (starred)"A riveting and deeply personal account . . . The blueprint for hope and survival.”—Gerald Posner, New York Times bestselling author of PharmaWhile his wife and two-year-old daughter watched TV in the living room, David Poses was in the kitchen, measuring the distance from his index finger to his armpit. He needed to be sure he could pull the trigger with a shotgun barrel in his mouth. Twenty-six inches. Thirty-two years old. More than a decade in a double life fueled by depression and heroin.In his groundbreaking memoir, The Weight of Air, David chronicles his struggle to overcome mental illness and addiction. By age nineteen, he'd been through medical detox, inpatient rehab, twelve-step programs, and a halfway house. He saw his drug use as a symptom of depression, but the experts insisted that addiction was the problem. Over the next thirteen years, he went from one relapse to the next, drowning in guilt, shame, and secrets, until he finally found an evidence-based treatment that not only saved his life, but helped him thrive.With grit, humor, and brutal honesty, David's story reveals that traditional recovery models actually increase stigma and the risk of overdose, relapse, and death. As depression and addiction rates skyrocket and overdose fatalities surge, The Weight of Air is a scathing indictment of our failed response to the opioid crisis—and proof that success is possible."David Poses's unflinching memoir takes you to the dark corners of addiction—and shows there's a way out."—Eric Eyre, Pulitzer Prize winner and author of Death in Mud Lick"A searingly honest addiction memoir with a much-needed perspective."—Maia Szalavitz, New York Times best-selling author of Unbroken Brain 
 Review \n"In this painful, haunting memoir, Poses takes us on a roller-coaster ride: bouts of heroin abuse mixed in with periods of sobriety, which will give readers hope for his prospects—only to have them dashed. . . . A potent addition to the literature on drug addiction and recovery."\n—Kirkus Reviews (starred)\n"David Poses's unflinching memoir takes you to the dark corners of addiction—and shows there's a way out."\n—Eric Eyre, Pulitzer Prize winner and author of Death in Mud Lick\n"A searingly honest addiction memoir with a much-needed perspective: addiction is frequently the result of attempts to self-medicate mental illnesses like depression, yet our system treats people with punitive methods that actually make matters worse."\n—Maia Szalavitz, New York Times best-selling author of Unbroken Brain\n"A moving, tender, thoughtful account of addiction and also a compelling critique of a lot that's wrong with the dominant model of addiction treatment."\n—Johann Hari, New York Times best-selling author of Chasing the Scream\n"A riveting and deeply personal account of addiction and the flawed treatment system that repeatedly failed him. . . . The blueprint for hope and survival that is ultimately his story could not arrive at a more important time as the nation grapples with its overdose epidemic."\n—Gerald Posner, award-winning journalist and New York Times best-selling author of Pharma\n"A fluidly written, disarmingly blunt account of heroin addiction and recovery."\n—Keith Humphreys, White House drug policy adviser to presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama\n"Entertaining, honest, darkly comedic, and smart as hell, David Poses's 
The Weight of Air is a painfully accurate portrayal of heroin addiction and the sorts of treatments forced upon us. . . . [His] book is badly needed during a time when the overdose crisis is at its apex."\n—Amy Dresner, author of My Fair Junkie\n" 
The Weight of Air is at once an intensely personal memoir and a much-needed blueprint for saving lives during this time of profound crisis."\n—Brandon del Pozo, PhD, retired deputy

Poses, David

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