A Warrior’s Last Words
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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
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Carol Thompson –
What I Hope You Remember by Keith Thorn is an introspective memoir that blends heartfelt storytelling with life-earned wisdom. The book is a collection of letters and reflections addressing healing, forgiveness, and the transformative power of presence.
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Emily Madison –
Your memoir What I Hope You Remember struck me as both intimate and universal, a rare combination. The way you weave letters to your children with essays to the reader makes your book feel like a trusted conversation, one filled with honesty, humility, and hard-earned wisdom.
What I found especially powerful is how you avoid grandiosity, choosing instead to focus on the small, quiet choices that truly shape a life. From the ache of unspoken apologies to the quiet redemption of showing up for those you love, your reflections carry both tenderness and strength. That balance, of vulnerability without sentimentality, and wisdom without preaching, gives your voice a unique resonance.
This book speaks directly to readers navigating personal growth, fatherhood, forgiveness, and the long arc of healing. It’s also the kind of memoir that lingers because it does more than tell a story, it invites readers to reflect on their own lives and relationships. What I Hope You Remember is not only a gift to your children, but to anyone seeking a gentler, truer way of being present in the world.
Idowu Morenikiji Dorcas –
I just finished What I Hope You Remember, and I felt compelled to reach out. You’ve crafted something deeply human, tender, and profoundly resonant: a memoir that reads like a warm letter from a trusted friend and leaves the reader quietly transformed.
What struck me most was the way you hold space for vulnerability without ever slipping into sentimentality. Whether you’re writing about the quiet ache of unspoken apologies or the quiet strength it takes to keep showing up, every moment feels honest, earned, and anchored in lived experience. Your letters to your children and reflections to the reader strike a rare balance personal enough to feel intimate, yet universal enough to speak directly to anyone navigating loss, love, or change.
The tone you’ve created gentle but purposeful, poetic yet grounded reminded me of the best work in personal growth and legacy writing. Your ability to weave small, intimate details into a larger conversation about forgiveness, presence, and resilience is masterful.