Carol Decker Livres

Growing Up A Young Girl’s Odyssey recounts the true story of Ellen Brunello during the Depression, WWII and beyond. The book weaves a detailed account of Ellen’s experiences from birth through age 15 as she copes with Depression-era family chores, playing with older boys, school, after-school activities, air-raids, rationing, first love, church, sex, prejudice, and more. The vignettes detail living with her German grandparents, her stress of having an abusive stepfather, and a mother who wants Ellen to be perfect. She tells of being left out, and the pain of remaining friendless during her early years. The tale describes a bygone era, brutally honest, memorable and reminiscent of childhood. Looking into Ellen’s world reveals bittersweet memories, and fosters an appreciation of the world we live in today. Ellen’s hope and strength convey a fascinating story of inspiration and joy—positive messages for all of us today.

Gabbey dreams of growing to an astonishing height of 10 feet, showcasing her desire for greatness and the challenges that come with such ambition. Her journey explores themes of self-acceptance, the pursuit of dreams, and the impact of size on identity and relationships. As Gabbey navigates her aspirations, readers are invited to reflect on what it truly means to be "big" in a world that often equates size with success.

This book documents and reveals new information about the anthrax attacks of 2001. Decker provides first-hand perspective detailing the new science, microbial forensics, and parts of the investigation unknown to the public.

Allison Strange is not your typical young woman. After growing up on a planet occupied by indigenous alien moss, Allison finds herself in the middle of a power struggle: the shrinking moss supply is threatening the planet's clone production industry. In the middle of increasing clone unrest, Allison discovers alarming evidence about her birth, and begins to question her whole existence. Is it any wonder that Allison Strange is glad you're born? This is the large print edition of Glad You're Born, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.

Don't go near the water. On a distant planet, xenobiologist Janine Meriwether finds herself haunted by a recurring dream: being dragged to her death by the Nartressan seaweed. Soon, she learns of three others - a traumatized emergency responder, a troubled seafood mogul and a high-priced escort - who share the same nightmare. When they begin to investigate the origin of their dream, they discover an abandoned underground research station... and set on a mission to unlock the terrible secrets hidden in the age-old facility. This is the large print edition of Drink The Water, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.