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This is the autobiography of Ian C.

After many years of entertaining friends and family with stories about growing up on the farm as the son of Buckley Duane Williams, the youngest of four boys has decided to start putting them all down in writing. Chris has a unique way of telling a story in person. Now, in written form, let him take you on a journey where life, family and animals all collide for a hilarious trip down memory lane. Readers of all ages will take something away from this nostalgic memoir. Get to know his father Buck and his boys and learn why you should, "Never Let Another Man Saddle Your Horse".

The author states, "These are some of the thoughts and memories that I wanted to get down in writing. Why? To help me remember, to share with my son some of his old man's past and to document my feelings from time to time. Oh, and because I happen to like seeing my words in print!" "A tour de force" - the author's cousin. "Pretty cool" - various friends. "Good stuff" - the author's wife. "What?" - the author's son. "You have the right to remain silent" - a cop last Thursday. "Got a quarter?" - a bum. "When's the next one come out?" - his innumerable fans.

A childhood crushed by grief and loss, how much is too much? Is there too much loss that someone can suffer? Are you ever able to move past your past? Is healing possible? Even in her short life 32 year old Julie reflects back on how her past has impacted her future and affected her adolescence. With years of failed relationships and toxic environments, follow Julie as she takes you through her journey of childhood loss, grief, rejection and her own adoption.  This emotionally powerful memoir will explore the ability you have to conquer your past, overcome your previous hurts while starting to thrive.

Written in Italian, this book contains abstracts all the vital records (birth, marriage, and death) for all the members of the Russo Alesi families in Polizzi Generosa from 1820 through 1910 as microfilmed by the Mormon church. Families are arranged according to the original progenitor of the line. Scritto in italiano, il libro contiene abstract di tutti i record vitali (nascita, matrimonio e morte) per tutti i membri delle famiglie Russo Alesi in Polizzi Generosa dal 1820 al 1910 come microfilm dalla Chiesa mormone. Le famiglie sono organizzate secondo il progenitore oriniunale della linea.

In 1912 Ethel Robison leaves her comfortable home in St. Thomas, Ontario to brave the unknown on the other side of the country. In her boarding house in Calgary, Alberta, where she works as a seamstress, she meets and falls in love with Iowa farm boy, Ray Robison. They become one of the first settler families on the bald prairie of what would become Chinook, Alberta. They start building their lives together and have three beautiful daughters. But while the girls are still young tragedy strikes and is followed by more tragedies and the dirt and hunger of the Great Depression. The Robisons face their challenges with hard work and unique family relationships and together get through it, sim ...

Born in the 1940s and growing up on a farm in the 1950s provided a plethora of memories that few in the 21rst Century can replicate. Sometimes the stories from those years are humorous, sometimes touching but always formative for the author. Readers write: "I love the photos and the poignancy with which you write. Thank you!" "What beautiful memories, thanks for sharing. Brought tears to my eyes!! "Beautiful thoughts of a bygone era. One more thing we all need is the family gathered for the evening meal and actual conversation." "Takes me back to my youth as one of my favorite things was being able to ride with my dad in his old truck." "Thank you for sharing ...

This is the story of a father's reflection on his life, his little girl, a rock band, and God. Read how this 54-year old may never have become the father of his adopted daughter, had it not been for the Beatles and a chance encounter (or was it?) with the former U.S. Manager of the Beatles Apple Records. A must-read for all who believe they're too old (or too self-centered!) to become a parent.

No biological brothers or sisters, but God blessed me with seven cousins to grow up with. I didn't miss a BEAT!!! Because of our journey we are still together. ❤