Audiobooks narrated by Veleka Gray

480 Codorus Street Book II: Trials and Tribulations

"480 Codorus Street Book II, Trials and tribulations is a continuation of 480 Codorus Street Book I - Surviving Unpredictability's. The life of a young Negro girl whose life started in York, Pennsylvania in the 1940s. This book covers the continued challenges that she faces during her life from 1973 to 1988. These years would test Sandra's ability to survive unpredictability's . This book too, is not a book of fiction but, a true mental collage of a 19 year old widowed girl with four children, finding her way through the personal storms that life takes one through."

Sandra L. Kearse-Stockton (Author), Veleka Gray (Narrator)

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The King of Violins: The Extraordinary Life of China's Greatest Violin Virtuoso

"HOW CHINA'S MOST CELEBRATED VIOLIN PRODIGY BECAME AN ENEMY OF STATE. The King of Violins is the heartbreaking story of China's most celebrated violin prodigy, Ma Sicong, who composed his first concerto at the age of 12. During his career, this gentle, dignified man composed 57 of the world's best-known symphonies and concertos and performed in front of hundreds of sold-out audiences across the globe. Chairman Mao Zedong declared Ma Sicong 'a national treasure' and nicknamed him The King of Violins. Soon, Chairman Mao's brutal Cultural Revolution distorted the truth of Ma's life and work. He is forced to wear a dunce cap, and is publicly humiliated and physically abused by cadres of Red Guards as 'a vile product of bourgeois thinking.' Ma and his family make a breath-taking escape in the darkness to America. After Chairman Mao died in 1976, the real circumstances of Ma's poignant, bittersweet life were buried in the pages of history by an embarrassed Chinese government. Eleven years later, Ma died at the age of 76 in Philadelphia. The King of Violins, written in cooperation with all of Ma's remaining family members, and is the first politically balanced life story about this generous, conflicted musical genius. (Contains 89 rare vintage photographs)."

M.G. Crisci (Author), Veleka Gray (Narrator)

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480 Codorus Street: Surviving Unpredictability

"480 Codorus Street is the first book of three. It is an autobiography of the trials and tribulations of a young Negro girl who grew up in York, Pennsylvania in the 1950s and 1960s. This book covers a period of time from Sandra's birth to becoming an adult. It is a story of Sandra Lee Kearse-Stockton's own life of encouragement and heroism. This is not a book of fiction but a book to challenge those who may be at their lowest point and in their darkest place, from domestic violence, sexual assault, and or death, to pull on their inner strength and survive whatever they are going through. Readers, this book tells the story about how America was during that time. Abuse of women and children was almost the norm in black neighborhoods. Men felt that they owned their wives and children; they were property to many men. The police did not intervene on behalf of women and children. They had no defense. In this book Sandra shares her hidden scars with the reader. She looks back and reflects upon her life, the assumptions she made about her life and her family. How does one draw the line between punishment and abuse, forgiveness and mercy, justice ad fairness? Sandra's struggle to forgive her father is overwhelming to the point that when she hears his name, her anger comes to the forefront of her deepest mental and psychological memories, which forces her to relieve the past abuse that happened at 480 Codorus Street in the 1950s."

Sandra L. Kearse-Stockton (Author), Veleka Gray (Narrator)

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Breaking the Chains of Transgenerational Trauma: My Journey from Surviving to Thriving

"'How could something that happened so long ago affect me today?' I asked my therapist right after she told me I was suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). How could an assault at six years old be the defining factor in my adult existence? And with those questions, my life's trajectory changed. I began to search for answers. This is the story of that journey. A journey that took me deep into past traumas to face memories I'd tried to bury my whole life. A journey that revealed how my trauma was not mine alone but was connected to my parents' and grandparents' traumas. A journey that showed me how this transgenerational trauma had controlled my thoughts, my choices, and my life. And how it now infected my children's lives as well. This is a story of how I finally broke the cycle of transgenerational trauma and found healing - not only for me but for my children. And now, I share that healing with you. I invite you to travel along with me, practice the exercises at the end of each chapter, and begin your own healing journey from surviving to thriving."

Dorothy Husen (Author), Veleka Gray (Narrator)

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Nobody's Perfect: Parenting in a World of Change

"When parents welcome their new infants into their families, those babies are totally dependent on their parents for all their needs. The job of parents is to care for and guide that child into becoming a self-regulating, capable, independent young adult. It is not an easy task, even in the best of circumstances. The current challenges in nearly every aspect of family, work, health and community life present additional layers of stress. The purpose of this book is to give parents critical information and provide an introduction to some skills that help parents to be less stressfull and make life more joyful for both parents and children. With a better understanding of the early years, as well as some bumps along the road, parents are more capable and more comfortable in the most important job they will ever have."

Marlene Resnick Simons (Author), Veleka Gray (Narrator)

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Dummies Guide to the Law of Attraction

"For those who belong to that ever-expanding circle of friends, this next sentence will explain why I wrote this book: 'I am a raving fan of Abraham-Hicks'. On October 10, 2015, I decided to go to the Abraham-Hicks Website and purchase the Getting Into the Vortex Meditation Guide. I started to meditate. My life just started to metamorphose. It's like coming from a dark cave into the sunlight. 'Coming from the cave and stepping into the sunlight', that's how I would describe my awakening. This book is a sharing of the stuff that I have learned. This book is a sharing of the principles I have learned to apply. This book is a sharing of the 'No-Nos' I have learned to watch out for in order to live a satisfying life. Frankly, this book is really a guide for me so I will not forget the stuff that I have learned since 15 October 2015. But since we are all in this together, I reckon I can share the stuff with you too. Who are you? and What are you here for? are two fundamental questions that you need to answer for yourself once and for all. Once that is clear, other pieces of the puzzle will fall in place. You're not here to live up to the expectation of a Perfect God. You're not here to fulfill His checklist in order to be worthy. You are already worthy from the start. Otherwise, you won't be here. There is no checklist to fulfill. There is not a world that needs fixing. Success is not measured by money but my joy which naturally and effortlessly attracts all the prosperity that I want. The Universe is not a genie that grants you three wishes. the Universe is a genie that grants you an infinite amount of wishes. So what are you waiting for? Come on and dive right in."

T. Alden Clamor (Author), Veleka Gray (Narrator)

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The Extreme Novelist: The No-Time-to-Write Method for Drafting Your Novel

"Are you ready to become an Extreme Novelist? Can’t find the time, energy, or self-confidence to get your novel written? Have life’s distractions and demands stopped you from completing the book of your heart? You’re not alone. Every year, through no fault of their own, intelligent, dedicated writers just like you feel this same frustration and fall short of their dreams of becoming successful novelists. Because they haven’t yet learned the secrets that every pro knows. The Extreme Novelist’s time-tested methods gently inspire and guide the writer to complete a rough draft of a novel in just two months. Originally, these techniques were developed for a popular course by the same name, taught by the author at The Writer’s Center in Washington, DC. By mastering the simple methods introduced in this book, writers of any genre will commit to an aggressive writing schedule, gain confidence in their fiction skills, and double or even triple their weekly word count. They’ll learn how to deal with real-life issues such as time management, establishing a truly productive writing environment, and getting a book written despite distractions (e.g., the dreaded day job). Discover the satisfaction of living the life you’ve always dreamed of—as a confident, successful novelist. Become an Extreme Novelist. Bio: Kathryn Johnson, professional writing coach, motivational speaker, and author of over forty published books has shared her insights on the craft of fiction with other writers across the U.S. for over twenty years. Her lectures at The Smithsonian Institute, Library of Congress, and for regional writers’ conferences have inspired and empowered writers from novice to experienced."

Kathryn Johnson (Author), Veleka Gray (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Veleka Gray