How Learning to Carry What You Would Rather Drop Is the Start of a Life You’ll Be Proud Of
There comes a moment when we all face it: the responsibility we didn’t ask for, the weight we didn’t choose, the duty no one else stepped up to handle.
It’s the unwelcome task.
In this powerful and timely book, Keith Thorn invites readers into a deeper conversation about duty, perseverance, and identity. With relatable stories, heartfelt reflections, and grounded wisdom, The Unwelcome Task challenges us to reconsider the very things we try to avoid—and discover purpose in the burdens we carry. Read More
Whether you’re caregiving for a loved one, leading quietly behind the scenes, staying in a commitment that feels heavy, or simply trying to hold your life together when no one’s watching—this book is for you.
Inside, you’ll find:
Hope when you feel invisible or exhausted
Strength to keep showing up when others won’t
A new way to see faithfulness as legacy
Practical insights for turning endurance into honor
This isn’t a self-help book about escaping or “manifesting” an easier life. It’s about stepping fully into the one you have—and finding unexpected freedom in doing the hard thing well.
Because what you carry matters.
And how you carry it will echo for generations.
“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
Author Keith Thorn weaves real-world experience, practical insight, and soul-deep honesty into meditations on loss, resilience, faith, and how gratitude isn’t just a reaction to good things—but a discipline forged in hardship. This isn’t about denial. It’s about defiance. It’s about choosing to grow anyway.
A Novel of Adventure, Reflection, and Second Chances
Emily and Jake embark on a six-month journey to Port Isabel, Texas, seeking a break from their routine lives. They quickly become part of a close-knit community of Winter Texans, spending their days on the sunlit beaches of South Padre Island and their evenings enjoying local gatherings. Read More
As they immerse themselves in this new environment, they confront unresolved personal challenges, including strained family relationships and past grief. Through meaningful interactions with local veterans and the discovery of a mysterious journal from the 1960s, Emily and Jake are prompted to reflect deeply on their future. Ultimately, they must decide whether to return to their former lives or embrace the possibility of a fresh start in this welcoming community.
Lessons, Letters, and Life From a Man Who Chose the Long Road to Here
In this deeply honest and soulfully written collection, Keith Thorn offers a lifetime of wisdom shaped by pain, redemption, love, and grace. What I Hope You Remember is a series of heartfelt reflections and letters—written to his children, to his younger self, to the reader, and to the people he’s loved and lost along the way.Read More
Through hard-won truths and quiet revelations, Thorn explores themes of fatherhood, forgiveness, regret, resilience, and the healing power of presence. These are not just stories—they’re offerings. Each chapter invites you to slow down, to feel deeply, and to rediscover what truly matters.
Whether you’re searching for peace in grief, clarity in chaos, or hope in the aftermath of mistakes, this book will meet you where you are—and gently remind you that becoming never ends.
If you’ve ever longed to hear the words someone never got to say, What I Hope You Remember is the book that says them—for you, and with you.
The Story Behind the Silence is a deeply personal memoir that weaves through love, loss, and the long road to healing. Written as a legacy of truth for those who may never hear it in person, the book invites readers into the soul of a father reckoning with his past, reflecting on hard-earned wisdom, and learning that forgiveness—of others and of self—is often the truest act of love.Read More
Told through letters, prayers, memories, and moments of quiet revelation, the story explores the author’s journey from striving to peace, from silence to presence. Through the love of Melody and the grace of spiritual awakening, he finds not only redemption—but the courage to let go.
This is not just a story of what was lost. It is a testament to what was built. A final blessing to those who walked away. A gentle benediction whispered to the ones still listening. And an unwavering light left on—for anyone who might someday find their way back.
They say life is a journey—but it becomes an unforgettable adventure when you find someone who doesnʼt just ride shotgun, but cheers you on at every turn. In Sheʼs Not Just Along for the Ride: A Journey With My Biggest Fan, Keith Thorn invites readers into a heartfelt, humorous, and deeply personal memoir of love rediscovered later in life. Read More
From poolside conversations and campfire dinners to RV mishaps, slow dances under Texas skies, and handwritten memories under the palms of Port Isabel, this is the story of a man and a woman—of second chances, quiet strength, and the kind of love that asks nothing but gives everything.
Itʼs a tribute to Melody—the woman who didnʼt just come along, but believed in the dream, the writer, and the road ahead. A love story for anyone whoʼs ever chased the sun, found peace in small places, or learned that the best journeys are the ones you take side by side.
Stillness in the Storm invites you into a year of grounded presence, quiet strength, and mindful living.
Rooted in the deep traditions of Aikido and enriched by teachings from Zen, Taoism, Buddhism, Indigenous wisdom, Stoicism, African proverbs, and select Christian insights, this 365-day journey is a daily return to center—where calm meets clarity, and action begins in stillness.
Each entry begins with a simple truth: Ki is extended…
What follows is a reflection on life, energy, and spiritual practice—drawn from real experiences, dojo lessons, and timeless wisdom from across cultures and philosophies.Read More
Whether you’re a martial artist, a spiritual seeker, or simply someone navigating a world full of noise, this book offers a quiet companion to help you:
Recognize what cuts off connection
Return to center
Let go of ego, judgment, and fear
Live each day with purpose, softness, and strength
Let this be your daily pause, your breath between moments—your stillness in the storm.
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