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I Am My Ancestors: Embracing My Sacred Heritage is a lyrical and soul-stirring tribute to the generations who came before. With reverence and raw honesty, the author traces a lineage woven from Cherokee grandmothers, Moroccan and Italian roots, and the enduring spirits of Belgians, Croatians, Spaniards, Norwegians, Armenians, Irish, and Melungeon ancestors. This is not just a memoir—it is a reclamation. A love letter to those who crossed oceans, survived injustice, and whispered prayers into the future. It is a journey of remembrance, identity, and healing.

This soul-stirring tale celebrates children who sense what’s unspoken and respond with kindness, empathy, and grace. Through poetic storytelling and interactive reflection prompts, Lan’s Light invites young listeners to embrace their rare strengths and see gentleness as a quiet superpower.

When I received a life-altering diagnosis of colon cancer, my world shifted overnight. In this tender and faith-rooted memoir, I open the door to quiet moments of vulnerability and healing, from whispered prayers in hospital waiting rooms to the slow return of normal life. Even Here, Grace Came is my testimony to God’s presence in the most unexpected places: through kind nurses, phone calls from loved ones, and the rhythm of everyday victories.

The View from the Auntie Chair: Stories of Love Across Generations is my joyful tumble through memory lane, where hugs are healing, laughter echoes across decades, and being the “favorite auntie” comes with storytelling perks. With charm and candor, I invite you to sit beside me and swap tales some sweet, some silly, some soaked in sentiment.

Step into the sunshine of childhood as I share Summer Memories: Water Balloons, Pool Days, and the Fun Times of Being a Kid, a celebration of laughter, friendship, and the moments that shaped me. Through storytelling and reflection, I invite listeners into the world I grew up in. From wild balloon battles and joyful front yard games to quiet poolside lessons and family encouragement, each chapter is a tribute to the magic of being a kid. With humor and honesty, these stories shine a light on the lessons I learned in the sprinkler spray and the warmth I felt in backyard adventures.

In Angels Do Always Knock, I share a tender, honest memoir rooted in love, loss, and the quiet ways grace finds us. Through childhood memories, caregiving moments, and spiritual reflections, I trace the final chapters of my parents’ lives—and the presence that gently accompanied them.

In this lyrical memoir, I trace my ancestral roots to Johannes Valentin Pressler a shared ancestor with Elvis Presley. What begins as a genealogical exploration unfolds into a spiritual and musical revelation, uncovering a legacy woven through German soil, early America, and the quiet melodies of the soul. More than a family tree, this story is a symphony of lineage, honoring truth, memory, and the mysterious ways our ancestors speak. Whether you're drawn by heritage, history, or harmony, The Pressler Connection invites you to listen for the echoes that shape us all.