The Browns—Maxine, Bonnie, and Jim Ed—are a trio of siblings that had tremendous success in the 1950s and 60s. Following in the tradition of the best of such books, such as Loretta’s Lynn’s Coal Miner’s Daughter, this memoir, told in Maxine’s own plucky, spirited style, delves deeply into the Browns’ remarkable past, beginning with a Depression-era childhood in rural south Arkansas. From it emerged a duo, Maxine and Jim Ed, and in 1954 they had a Top Ten hit with “Looking Back to See.” Sis...

My name is Maxine Janet Brown, I am the founder of “From Sadness to Salvation.” This book details how I overcame obstacles that were very detrimental in some cases where some people would have thrown in the towel and given up, but I thank God that I was able to overcome many of the situations and live my life to the fullest. And I truly hope that you will find help and revelation as you read my book.

A vocal group without peer, The Browns were central artists in the changing sound of country and American popular music at mid-century. They were part of major changes in the entertainment business and American culture, participated in the folk music movement in the ‘60’s, and saw the steady birth of rock ‘n’ roll up close as they worked with Presley and others. Illustrated with many never-before-published photographs, Looking Back to See is a remarkable story told here for the first time....

As an African American woman born in 1943, Maxine Childress Brown possessed a unique vantage point to witness the transformative events in her parents’ lives. Both came from the South -- her father, Herbert Childress, from Nashville, TN, and her mother, Thomasina Brown, from Concord, NC. The oldest of three daughters, Maxine was fascinated by her parents’ stories. She marveled at how they raised a well-respected, middle-class family in the midst of segregation with the added challenge of b...

In this adventure, Mexi has her first Christmas on the narrowboat, all her friends come to a big party, and everyone is invited. They play together, have fun, help each other, and learn to be good and listen to their parents. Father Christmas pays a surprise visit. Mexi has a wonderful Christmas morning and even manages to play with her friends too.

Mexi and her new friends is the second book in the series. The adventures of Mexi, the boat dog.Mexi makes friends with some new dogs and introduces her best friend, Canna, to her new friends along with Dylan. They learn to play together no matter their size or age. Then they have a sad time when one of the older friends, Chip, becomes poorly and goes to the vet. He dies and goes to the big farm in heaven and meets up with other friends. Mexi and her friends learn that when their fr...

This book is about the day Mexi and Vinnie went out on Narrowboat Never Two Late. Mexi introduces Vinnie to her friends, and they have an adventure in the woods.

The book itself; Tell me no lies, is about a middle aged recently divorced woman struggling to keep her sanity in a world she is naive to and blunders along bumping into one disaster after another. She believes herself to be independent and a strong woman but finds herself to be quite vulnerable and fragile suddenly entering a world of devious corrupt behaviour which envelopes her in fear and almost giving up, not knowing who to trust and then struggling financially to keep her head above ...

Trailblazing women working in digital arts media and education established the Midwest as an international center for the artistic and digital revolution in the 1980s and beyond. Foundational events at the University of Illinois and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago created an authentic, community-driven atmosphere of creative expression, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration that crossed gender lines and introduced artistically informed approaches to advanced research. ...

Wedding fever has hit the little town of Marietta…Soap opera star Nancy Parsons is madly in love with Hollywood’s favorite leading man, and they’re getting married on her parents’ stunning horse ranch just outside Marietta, Montana. Actors, athletes, and politicians will be there to watch Hollywood’s most extravagant couple say I do.There’s just one problem. The bride’s childhood friend Wyatt Wilder knows Nancy’s making the biggest...

He was her secret, her sin, the heart she couldn't love.Emery Robert's life is everything she wanted: married to the love of her life, with a good job, and plans for a family in the future. But when Emery's husband dies tragically, she is the one who stops living.Three years later, at the age of 30, she's still struggling to move on. Friends are encouraging her to date again, while her in-laws want to keep her in the past, trapping Emery in the middle....

In the heart of Paris, amidst the bustling streets and iconic landmarks, two extraordinary women embark on a captivating journey of self-discovery and friendship. Meet Eleanor, an American artist yearning for inspiration, and Marie, a Parisian writer seeking solace from a broken heart. As their paths intertwine, they form an unbreakable bond that will forever alter their lives. Join them as they navigate the vibrant tapestry of Paris, exploring its hidden gems, indulging in its culinary de...