Hartford, CT, May 10, 2023 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Publish Your Purpose is proud to announce the release of “Broken, Brave and Bittersweet: Forging Fiercely Through Disability, Parenthood, and Other Misadventures” by Chris Prange-Morgan. This raw and honest memoir tells the story of the author’s journey through the challenges of adoption, trauma, and disability, and how she found the strength and resilience to keep going.
After adopting her son from a Chinese orphanage, Chris Prange-Morgan and her husband faced the reality that their family life was not going to be the picture-perfect one they had envisioned. Her son had suffered profound trauma in his earliest years, which manifested as challenging behaviors and strained family relationships. Parenting became a daily grind, which ultimately led to Chris’s chronic state of stress, fatigue, and burnout. Her story takes a turn when she suffers a life-changing accident that left her with serious injuries and facing a long and difficult recovery.
In “Broken, Brave and Bittersweet,” Prange-Morgan shares her struggles and choices to find the strength and momentum to keep going in spite of grueling setbacks. Her journey of healing, both in mind and body, parallels her son’s journey toward emotional health, connection with others, and maturity. Prange-Morgan’s inspirational story is a testament to the power of human resilience and inextinguishable hope.
Chris Prange-Morgan is a mental health professional and social worker with over ten years of experience working with adults in the criminal justice system. She has a Master’s degree in social work from Loyola University Chicago, a Certificate of advanced graduate study in pastoral counseling from Neuman College, and a Master of Arts in religious studies from Cardinal Stritch University. She seeks to better understand collective and generational trauma and its effect on individuals after she became a trauma survivor herself.
“Broken, Brave and Bittersweet” is now available at your favorite place to buy books or on Bookshop.org. Learn more about Chris Prange-Morgan and her work at her website.
Publish Your Purpose is an LGBTQ+ and women-owned B Corporation™ that seeks to elevate the voices often excluded from traditional publishing. For more information about Publish Your Purpose, visit their website.
Author Denise A. Powis’s New Book, “Just be Yourself and No One Else!” Follows Three Punctuation Marks Who Try to Change Who They Are But Simply Cause Confusion
Copenhagen, NY, October 07, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Denise A. Powis, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoys painting, inventing, writing, and gardening, has completed her new book, “Just Be Yourself and No One Else!”: a heartfelt story that follows three punctuation marks who discover the importance of being true to themselves and what they do best.
In 2005, author Denise Powis received a bachelor of science degree from Empire State College, and she has worked for many years in the helping professions as a certified nursing assistant, home health aide, and substitute teacher for special education classes. At the present time, she teaches a Bible study/support group for women. In 1979, she won a 17 Islands National sailboat race.
In “Just Be Yourself and No One Else!”, readers are introduced to a period, an exclamation point, and a question mark who all long for a change of pace and decide to switch places one day. However, they soon discover they are not well suited for performing their new roles, and decide that they were made perfect for their original purpose.
Published by Hawes & Jenkins Publishing, Denise A. Powis’s engaging tale will delight readers of all ages as they discover the importance of accepting one’s self and being true to who they really are. With colorful artwork and a powerful life lesson, “Just Be Yourself and No One Else!” will help boost confidence amongst young readers, leaving a lasting impression long after the final page.
Readers who wish to experience this riveting work can purchase “Just Be Yourself and No One Else!” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Hawes & Jenkins at 888-430-7450.
The release of Magical Musical Memories aligns with research indicating music’s capacity to reduce stress and rekindle recollection among people living with dementia. It also echoes widely shared experiences—from football legend Sir Alex Ferguson to the family of singer Tony Christie—of music’s unique ability to unlock the past.
Inside the Community Spirit
“From the songs that we danced to at our first school dance, to the albums that became the soundtrack of our lives, each memory is a testament to the moments that have defined us,” said Helen Davies-Parsons, Chief Executive of Dormy Care Communities. “Music can transport us back to a specific time and place. Through these recollections, memories will now live on.”
How to Buy the Book—and Support Local Charities
The coffee-table style book is priced at £15. Copies can be purchased by contacting any of the five homes directly; card payments can be taken over the phone and books can be posted. A portion of every sale will be donated to local charities.
