Gandhi’s ‘American Allies’ Aid Indians’ Struggles
Missionaries put human dignity first, challenge social injustice
SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 6, 2009 — When Fred Williams arrived in India in 1921 as part of the Methodist missionary, he focused on helping the “untouchable” low-caste people with their seemingly earthly struggles: s…
Close Encounters Aboard the Queen Mary
Past and Present Collide in Science Fiction Drama About Alien and Human Family
ELDORADO, Ill., Oct. 30, 2009 — In his debut novel, “The Travelers” (published by iUniverse), Keith Wayne McCoy strengthens the mysterious, haunting link between the past and present by telling the stor…
Extraordinary Heroes Found in Ordinary People: New Historical Fiction Chronicles the Adventures of a WWII Air Force Pilot
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 29, 2009 — In conversation, we often forget that heroes forged in the crucible of war once began as ordinary people. In his new book, “The Vaulted Sky” (published by iUniverse), R.P. Moffa tells the historical tale of a young Italian-American from New York Cit…
‘Broken Glass and Other Stories’: Selected Reflections on Life Experiences
TOPEKA, Kan., Oct. 7, 2009 — Some lives lend themselves better to story than others. “Broken Glass and Other Stories” (published by iUniverse), by Herbert Spohn, is a collection of fiction that draws upon many of the author’s own extraordinary life experiences.
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‘With Faith, Hope, and Love’: Hiske Forsyth Strong Shares Story of Survival in New Memoir
LAGUNA WOODS, Calif., Sept. 24, 2009 — In a compelling memoir of a true survivor, “With Faith, Hope, and Love: The Story of a Survivor of Camp Tjideng, Dutch East Indies” (published by AuthorHouse), Hiske Forsyth Strong shares her life’s odyssey, from a privileged childhood i…
Highly Successful Investor Shares Keys to Financial Security; His Book Provides Framework for Retirement
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif., Sept. 23, 2009 — “A Common Sense Road Map to Uncommon Wealth: The Key to Achieving Financial Success” (published by iUniverse) by long-time investor and management consultant Marvin Doniger, is the how-to guide for adolescents and their parents on accumula…
‘The Dance of Destiny’: A Personal Journey
NAROOMA, Australia, Sept. 22, 2009 — “The Dance of Destiny” (published by Trafford Publishing) by Raja Ratnam is a personal story. It details the major events affecting his life chances, career prospects and personal relationships, as well as his memories of significant social, c…
Memoirs of a Nomad Offers Many World Lessons
True-Life Tale Documents the Events of the 20th Century
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 15, 2009 — In the midst of war, people across nations find their hopes and dreams are shattered. In the gripping true-life tale “A Nomad’s Journey” (published by iUniverse), Atilla Bektore rec…
iUniverse Presents ‘One Way Out’: An Italian Immigrant’s Story of Pursuing the American Dream
ODESSA, Fla., Aug. 10, 2009 — The concept of the American Dream is what lured millions of immigrants to the United States, and author Jim Azzarelli’s grandfather was no different. Azzarelli tells the story of his grandfather’s immigration from Sicily to the United States, and the ch…
‘J-Management’: Fresh Perspectives on the Japanese Firm in the 21st Century
TOKYO, July 9, 2009 — After its economic crisis in the 1990s, Japanese management implemented many changes to get the country back on track. “J-Management” (published by iUniverse) by Parissa Haghirian offers a look at how these cultural, social, demographic, structural, and eco…