I thoroughly enjoyed these indie reads in 2023. Check them out – I bet you will too!
A Girl Named Truth by Alethea Kehas: An engrossing and beautifully written memoir about the author’s unconventional upbringing, and more importantly, her struggle to know how truth (her namesake) fits into the narrative of her life.
“The Hay Bale” by Priscilla Bettis: This expertly-written story combines horror, history, religion, ghosts and science into a twisted story that reminded me of something I might see on The Twilight Zone.
Born in a Treacherous Time by Jacqui Murray: I dove into this prehistoric story, Book 1 of Murray’s Dawn of Humanity trilogy, and wow, what a great portrayal of a world we can only imagine.
Marriage Unarranged by Ritu Bhathal: I thoroughly enjoyed this feel-good romance about twenty-three-year-old Aashi, whose marriage plans dramatically unravel just a few months before the wedding.
Straight As A Jalebi by Ritu Bhathal I highly recommend this warm and realistic story about two people who find love but must hide their true identities. This is the second book in Bhathal’s Rishtay series.
The Winding Road by Miriam Hurdle: The author’s amazing story is an inspiration to anyone facing a serious illness. Her faith and will to survive carried her through her darkest days. It’s a reminder that the most important part of life is the time you spend with your loved ones.
Did you read any indie books in 2023? Leave a title in the comments!
Hi Everyone! Say hello to Miriam Hurdle and read more about her incredible story in her new book, The Winding Road – A Journey of Survival.
Miriam Hurdle
Author name: Miriam Hurdle
Genre: Memoir
Book: The Winding Road: A Journey of Survival
Update: It’s my pleasure to share with your readers about my latest publication, a memoir about my cancer experience. In the summer of 2008, I was diagnosed with melanoma-an aggressive and invasive cancer in my internal organs. The survival rate before 2008 was low. I had hoops to jump through to get treatment. By the time I received treatment at the beginning of 2009, my cancer had progressed from stage II to stage IV. The support, encouragement, and the love of my family and community carried me through.
It’s humbling to receive the heartwarming reviews from my readers:
“Her persistence paid off; the blessings and prayers of her friends and family plucked her from the jaws of life-threatening cancer and she could fulfill her wishes of playing with her grandchildren. It requires great resilience to relive those moments while telling the story, but Miriam chose to share it and I admire her fortitude. She has also shared some beautiful pictures of her family that reinforces how valuable this life is with our near and dear ones.” Balroop Singh
“I read this short book in an afternoon, the same day I picked up my husband after his cancer surgery. It struck a chord, and the author’s journey, though intensely personal, resonated. Hurdle kept a diary from the time of her hysterectomy and the discovery of cancer, through her treatment, and onward to her recovery. Her cancer wasn’t only extremely rare, but her prognosis was bleak. She relates the events of her journey with a great deal of honesty and courage.” Diana W. Peach
“In Miriam’s case, her cancer journey started as a simple hysterectomy, surgery done thousands of times by hundreds of doctors. Most patients recover, move on with their lives. In Miriam’s case, the doctors discovered a rare form of cancer with uncharted treatment and a low probability of survival. If you’ve read Miriam’s poetry, you know that didn’t daunt her. She stepped forward, made the decisions she must. Never throughout the book does the reader feel hopelessness from her. Always, she knows why she is fighting to live, and that God will show her how.” Jacqui Murray
“Miriam is a great writer who writes with clarity, intelligence, and honesty about a very traumatic situation. I think this book can serve as a great help to anyone who may face this situation. In fact, cancer is so common that we are all likely to be touched by it at some point. Therefore, I highly recommend this book to everyone in order for all of us to learn something about the journey before facing it.” Thomas Wikman
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