“No Grapes in Grateful” is a 200-page journey of perspective-shifting wisdom, rooted in the raw truth that life doesn’t always go as planned—and that’s the point. Inspired by the mindset of Good (Jocko Willink), this book challenges the reader to abandon bitterness, excuse-making, and regret in favor of acceptance, action, and quiet thankfulness.Read More
In this heartfelt reflection on decades of Ki-Aikido practice, Keith Thorn shares the quiet power of simply showing up. This isn’t a story of titles earned, but of lessons lived—on the mat and beyond. With honesty and humility, he writes about falling, returning, aging, and learning to bow not just with the body, but with the spirit. Read More
We rarely see the full impact of our decisions while we’re making them. In the moment, we justify. We defend. We act out of emotion, fear, pride, or pain. We think we’re only hurting ourselves—or we don’t think at all. But somewhere down the line, after the dust settles, we start to notice the quieter casualties. The friend who went silent. The child who stopped trusting. The partner who stayed, but stopped hoping. This book is not about reliving shame. It’s about finally seeing what we couldn’t before—and choosing to grow from it. Read More
A Warrior’s Last Words follows the extraordinary life of Nakano Takeko, a warrior bound by honor, duty, and an unwavering commitment to the samurai way. Born into the Aizu Domain in 1847, Takeko defies societal expectations, mastering the naginata and embracing the teachings of Bushidō under the guidance of her father and the finest samurai sensei. From childhood, her relentless determination carves a place for herself in a world dominated by men. Read More
Behind every strong voice is a silent struggle.
UNMASKED is a raw, reflective journey into the truths we hide to protect the image we’ve built. With unflinching honesty, Keith Thorn invites you behind the curtain of a life that looked resilient on the outside—but often wrestled in silence on the inside.
This is not a book about fixing your past.
It’s about owning it. Facing it. And finally breathing without the weight of pretending.
In a world obsessed with image, UNMASKED is a permission slip to be real—and a roadmap back to wholeness.
There comes a moment—quiet or sudden—when a man looks at his life and wonders: Is this all there is?
In You’re Not Done Yet, Keith Thorn speaks directly to the hearts of men navigating the second half of life. Whether you’re facing burnout, loss, spiritual drift, or just the slow ache of wondering if you still matter—this book is for you.
Through honest storytelling, reflections on faith, and heartfelt letters inspired by real conversations, Keith invites you to rediscover the sacredness of unfinished work. You’ll hear the echoes of your own questions—and find grace in the answers that come not from fixing, but from becoming. Read More
The road isn’t just a path to new places—it’s a journey inward, a teacher that shapes us through quiet moments, shared fires, and lessons learned beneath open skies. In Waves, Wind, and Wisdom: Volume Two, Keith Thorn continues his reflection on travel, connection, and the quiet truths discovered along the shores of Port Isabel, the winds of South Padre Island, and the endless stretches of the open road. Through deeply personal journal entries, this volume captures the essence of what it means to embrace change, face endings, and honor the quiet wisdom found in both solitude and companionship. From the echoes of campfire conversations to the lessons left behind by the tide, these stories are about more than destinations. Read More
International Writers Inspiring Change –
No Grapes in Grateful is a deeply personal reflection on what it means to stay soft, strong, and rooted—especially when life doesn’t go as planned. Author Keith Thorn offers readers an honest and hope-filled look at the moments we don’t post about: the near-misses, the delays, the disappointments, and the silent prayers left unanswered.
Through thirteen heartfelt chapters and powerful bonus pages, Thorn gently dismantles the myth that gratitude only belongs to those who’ve received what they asked for. Instead, he makes a compelling case that some of life’s greatest gifts come not from getting—but from growing.
Blending memoir, reflection, and practical tools, No Grapes in Grateful is for anyone who’s ever asked, “Where’s the good in this?” and hoped there was still purpose in the pause. With warmth and wisdom, this book invites you to trade bitterness for better, and to discover that even without grapes, there is still so much to be grateful for.
Liora Bennett –
I just finished reading No Grapes in Grateful, and congratulations on creating such a heartfelt and hopeful work. What really stood out is how you re-frame gratitude, not as something tied to what we’re given, but to what we grow through. That perspective is both grounding and liberating.