This is a collection of poems arranged in approximate chronological order to illustrate the moulding of one's personality, attitudes and motivations from internal and external events, as one grows through the various phases of life.We come into this world, complex yet unformed. As we experience life through the years, it shapes us and changes us. Throughout this process, there is a desire to control how we are affected by life's forces. We are all engaged in the same process of try...

This book is a phrase-oriented, light-hearted account of how the author navigated through and survived childhood trauma, being raised in a dysfunctional family and over a decade of daily alcohol and drug abuse. This book has a wide appeal to anyone from teenagers to adults, who need a little inspiration when life gets too heavy or when things aren't going the way they like. There are 144 insights and from what I understand, the number 144 carries a powerful message of spiritual awakening a...

On opposite sides of the world, two female pilots, North Korean and Canadian, are given cryptic instructions. For Soo-jin, it is a mysterious mission that involves their old enemy; for Cynthia, it becomes a sleuthing exercise to determine what the North Koreans are up to. Through the cold months of winter, Soo-jin is ordered to travel to remote and secret locations for her mission training As spring emerges, both women grow more troubled as they independently begin to piece together the si...

In the rugged, wind-swept dunes of Noosa Heads, a young girl named Cheryl grows up in the shadows of secrecy and survival. Her mother, known only as the Worm Lady, scrapes together a living by the sea, harvesting beach worms and selling them to tourists. But behind her mother’s weathered face lies a life of sacrifice, lived out in the hidden alleys of Brisbane.As Cheryl comes of age, her world is shattered by a single night of violence that leaves her alone to bury her past—both li...

In Elements: Thirteen Stories, Peter Freeman weaves a tapestry of tales that explore the themes of caring and resolution. From the extraordinary to the deeply personal, these stories offer a thought-provoking journey through human connections and resilience:Four skateboard punks stumble upon the paradoxes of time travel.A political activist faces an uneasy alliance while sharing a cell with a murderer.A young boy conquers fear and a giant r...

The Silenced Boy is a powerful coming-of-age novel that traces the haunting journey of David, a boy burdened with secrets no child should bear.At five, David finds comfort in the warmth of his grandmother’s home, a brief refuge before he is thrust into a life of hardship in a tiny shop with his parents. There, he learns that love is conditional, and punishment is swift. When he is sent to a Catholic school, the kindness of Brother Gladwin masks a far more sinister reality—...

Indulge in a culinary journey that nourishes both body and soul, where vibrant flavors meet unparalleled health benefits.Unlock the secrets of the revered Mediterranean diet with this comprehensive cookbook. Dive into a treasure trove of delicious recipes meticulously crafted to capture the essence of Mediterranean cuisine while promoting optimal health and wellness.Explore the transformative potential of one of the world's healthiest diets, renowned for its longevity and d...

Peter Freeman writes nonfiction and fiction novels, stage and screenplays, children’s books, magazine articles, short stories, and poetry.After sailing with a friend across the Tasman Sea to New Zealand, Peter built Laiviņa, a Hartley 32ʹ sloop and departed Victoria, British Columbia, in 1984 to circumnavigate the globe solo, non-stop. He broke the existing world record with a time of 236 days. His book, Cape Horn Birthday is an account of this journey.Pet...

Cape Horn Birthday documents the extraordinary non-stop round-the-world journey of a lone sailor and his thirty-two-foot sloop. GPS did not exist when Peter Freeman set sail from Victoria, British Columbia, in 1984. Peter navigated the old-fashioned way, with a compass, a sextant, books of tables, and his wits. Along the way, he had to rebuild the self-steering rudder, repair torn sails, and fix broken gear.Peter encountered a severe lightning storm, snow, and hailstorms as he sail...

“They tried to bury me. They didn’t know I was a seed.” This poignant proverb sets the tone for Regrowth, the second book in a poetic trilogy exploring the cycles of life. With themes rooted in resilience, transformation, and renewal, Regrowth leads readers on a journey from cradle to grave—offering a reflective and deeply personal exploration of the human experience.Each poem in this collection is accompanied by a heartfelt preamble, contextualizing the verse and...

Over many years, during quiet moments of reflection, characters from Noosa's past often drifted across a blank canvas in my mind. I gathered these images lovingly and threaded their stories on the cord of my memory to keep for all time. Their unique stories and personalities will now live on.I have made every attempt to contact the characters in this book to confirm the accuracy of detail and to gather their reflections of the 'good old days'. Most people were delighted at the thou...

When Soo-jin, a loyal North Korean pilot, is selected for a mysterious international assignment, she knows better than to ask questions. Ordered to calibrate what she's told is air-sampling equipment, she undergoes specialized training, assumes a false identity, and begins her journey across borders-from a nuclear facility in North Korea to remote sites in China, Canada, and ultimately the United States. Along the way, she experiences culture, kindness, and freedom she was taught to despis...