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Within My Grasp: A Double Amputee's True Story By: Mike Penketh, with Marti Smiley Childs and Jeff March Genre: Autobiography/ Personal Growth 224 pages Publisher: EditPros LLC  Publication Date: April 2013 Buy it: Amazon B&N * I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: What would you do if you found yourself awakening from a deep slumber to discover that your hands were missing? How would you eat, or drink? How would you brush your teeth? How would you change your clothes? How would you turn a door knob? How would you answer the phone? How would you sign a check, or a form? The frustrations are endless, but survival is a human instinct, so you would have to figure out how to perform essential functions, or have someone do them for you. The innate instinct for survival can get you by, but the human spirit and a strong sense of determination can help you overcome obstacles at a much faster pace. American Airlines...

 * I received a kindle copy from the authors in exchange for an honest review. Formats: Paperback Kindle  Nook 280 pages Publisher: EditPros LLC (2012) First Edition Synopsis: "Where Have All the Pop Stars Gone? -- Volume 2" tells the true life stories of 21 singers and musicians who achieved fame in the 1960s as soloists or members of hit-making bands -- the Buckinghams, Bobby Goldsboro, the Moody Blues, Donnie Brooks, Sam & Dave, Ray Stevens, and the Grass Roots. Authors Marti Smiley Childs and Jeff March obtained information about all artists from conversations with the performers themselves, and with family members and close friends of some of the deceased performers. The musical artists and others took part in refining the content to ensure accuracy. The book preserves conversations with three performers who have died since Childs and March spoke with them. These musical performers collectively recorded a total of 118 singles that reached...