Award-Winning Memoir, Love In Any Language By Evelyn Kohl LaTorre, Is An Eye-Opening Book Detailing A Cross-Cultural Marriage

‘Love in Any Language’ was a 2022 Book Excellence Award Winner in Multicultural Non-Fiction and a Readers Choice five-star awardee. She will be appearing on The Authors Show® on July 10, 2025

'Love in Any Language, a Memoir of a Cross-Cultural Marriage', offers readers a refreshing counterpoint to the grim narratives dominating today's immigration headlines. In her book, LaTorre invites us to explore the vibrant, hopeful side of marrying someone from another country. She offers a compelling story of a journey that transcends borders and languages and crafts a story that presents the beauty that can emerge from the complexities of cross-cultural love and marriage.

Love is tested when Evelyn falls in love with Antonio, a handsome university student. At the end of her two-year Peace Corps commitment in Peru, Evelyn finds herself pregnant and the 23-year-olds marry in Cusco and move to Northern California. Evelyn expects her husband to support their family, and Antonio tries to take his place as head of the household. But he must first learn English, complete college, and find a job.

Parenthood, financial stress, the pull of both countries, and long visits from Antonio’s mother threaten to destroy the bonds that brought them together. Readers will delight in witnessing Evelyn come into her own — as a woman, as a wife and as a mother — in this moving depiction of partnership and all the intricacies that encompass marriage and love.

"Today's increasingly multicultural world can benefit from reading this book to learn about the growth experienced from the mixing of cultures," LaTorre stated. "Love in Any Language presents a study of the challenges and joys of a cross-cultural marriage. The serendipity of life is fascinating."

'Love in Any Language' has received rave reviews from readers and reviewers alike. One Amazon reviewer said, "Every new couple heading to the altar should read this." Another stated, "This is a book I could not put down. Every page in LaTorre’s candid and insightful memoir is full of surprises as she leads the reader through the ups and downs of her cross-cultural marriage on her journey through life with her Peruvian husband." Another said, " . . . this is really as good as it gets. Thank you Evelyn for your honesty and your ability to dig deep and tell a story that everyone should hear!"

LaTorre's first memoir, 'Between Inca Walls: A Peace Corps Memoir', follows Evelyn as she joins the Peace Corps and is sent to perform community development work in a small mountain town in the Andes of Perú. There, she and her roommate, Marie, search for meaningful projects and adjust to living with few amenities. Over the course of eighteen months, the two young women work in a hospital, start 4-H clubs, attend campesino meetings, and teach PE in a school with dirt floors. Evelyn is chosen queen of the local boys’ high school and—despite her resolve to resist such temptations—falls in love with a university student.

Evelyn LaTorre will appear on The Authors Show® on July 10 with an interview about 'Love in Any Language'. Both of her memoirs are available at Amazon. Readers can find more information and buy signed copies directly from Evelyn at her website at https://evelynlatorre.com.

About Evelyn LaTorre:

Evelyn LaTorre joined the Peace Corps upon graduation from Holy Names University and was assigned to Peru where she taught PE, English and organized 4-H clubs. She married her husband, a Peruvian university student in Cusco, Peru, in June 1966. Two sons were born, Tony, in 1967, and Tim, in 1971, during the years Evelyn worked for the Alameda County Welfare Dept. and completed a Masters degree in Social Welfare at UC Berkeley. She worked for San Francisco Schools as a Bilingual School Social Worker until she obtained a Psychology Credential at Cal State, Hayward, in 1973. Walter worked as a Computer Program Analyst.

Evelyn worked twenty years as a School Psychologist for the Fremont and San Jose Unified School Districts. In 1983 she completed a doctoral degree at the University of San Francisco. She taught part-time at various universities between 1984 and 1990, including classes in bilingual assessment for the National Hispanic University in Guadalajara, Mexico. She was named Director of Special Education for San Jose Unified in 1990. She concluded 32 years’ work in education in 2002 after eight years as a Special Education Administrator for the Contra Costa County Office of Education.

Contact:

Evelyn LaTorre
elatorre@aol.com
https://EvelynLatorre.com

 

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Speak From Your Heart and Be Heard By Dr. Kixx Goldman Offers Inspirational Stories Of Trauma, Courage And Healing

'Speak From Your Heart And Be Heard' contains fictionalized inspiring stories, based on real life and professional experience.

For those suffering from trauma of any kind, healing is of paramount importance, as it helps individuals to reclaim their lives, restore a sense of inner peace, and foster overall well-being. Trauma can affect a person deeply, emotionally and physically, leading to a range of symptoms and difficulties. Healing from trauma promotes resilience, empowering individuals to regain a sense of control, rebuild trust in themselves and others, and cultivate healthier coping mechanisms. This paves the way for personal growth, enhancing self-compassion and self-esteem, and empowers individuals to form healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

Inspirational stories possess a remarkable power to facilitate healing and resilience in the face of trauma. By sharing tales of triumph over adversity, these kinds of stories can provide a source of hope and encouragement for individuals grappling with their own traumatic experiences. They can offer a sense of integration and connection, reminding survivors that they are not alone in their struggles, and that it is possible to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges and emerge stronger on the other side.

Inspiring stories can help provide a roadmap for healing, offering valuable insights, coping strategies, and the reassurance that recovery is attainable. Readers can find solace, inspiration, and the motivation to embark on their own journey of healing and growth.

This healing process is the focus of Dr. Kixx Goldman's most recent book, 'Speak From Your Heart And Be Heard'. In this book, Dr. Goldman explores the nature of intuition and resilience. When people honor their intuition, the "little voice" inside, and speak openly about their feelings, they thrive in their relationships.

The eight engaging fictional stories in this collection are personal, drawn from experiences in Dr. Kixx's life and the lives of her clients. The characters are tested by everyday traumas . . .

• A devoted father and his daughter find hope in rewriting their past.
• With remarkable grit, a teacher escapes a surprise attack.
• To heal his childhood wounds, a man must conquer his fears.
• A therapist defies the establishment to protect her clients.
• As she confronts the church, a therapist regains her standing.
• A woman learns the risks of not speaking out.
• By sharing her story and bonding with peers, a woman overcomes her trauma.

As the characters in these stories find the courage to triumph over their challenges, they heal and grow.

Inspired by real life people, characters show us how we can find the courage to transform difficult and traumatic life experiences, speak our truth and reclaim our power. 'Speak from Your Heart' offers the reader a guided tour of unique and powerful approaches to healing trauma. An added feature and treat for readers, Behind the Scenes reveals more about the source of the stories.

"This book is about Bringing our Stories to Life. And it’s about how writing can change your life,” Goldman noted.

“Creating this collection of short fiction has been transformative. After my children were grown, I had time to rediscover fiction.

“That’s when I decided to follow writer Toni Morrison’s advice, ‘If there’s a book you really want to read but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.’

“Before I knew it, I began to write about my life and the words flowed. Stories animated by my personal experiences, and my professional work with clients, made their way onto the page. Filtering the stories through the lens of fiction helped to breathe life into the characters and illuminate their relationships.

“I reached into the recesses of my soul to create these stories.”

The book has received rave reviews from readers and reviewers. Leslie S. Greenberg, PhD, distinguished Research Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Psychology, York University said, " In each story, the characters' resilience is illustrated by how they transform difficult life stories into constructive final narratives. They find the courage to triumph over challenges to heal and they grow. The message of the book: speaking one's truth makes for desired change and healing."

In her review, Liz Moulden said, "The short stories from Speak From Your Heart And Be Heard have given me a second chance and a voice, the voice I never had. What's exciting about this book is each main character in these short stories experienced some kind of abuse/ trauma but each finds their inner voice. With help, they're able to heal. Anyone who has ever experienced abuse or trauma as I have will be able to see snapshots of themselves in these stories."

In addition, Dr. Goldman offers a treasure trove of related information on her blog. Her articles span topics from diversity to human relations, psychology, single parenting, immigration and children, marriage and family and much more. The blog can be found at her website.

Dr. Kixx Goldman is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at drkixxgoldman@gmail.com. 'Speak From Your Heart And Be Heard' is available at Amazon and other book retailers. More information is available on her website at https://www.drkixxgoldman.com.

About Dr. Kixx Goldman:

Dr. Kixx Goldman is an author, a psychologist, and a coach. Kixx grew up in post-war Seattle. Before following the call of the desert and moving to Arizona, Kixx married a Canadian, lived in Vancouver, and raised three children. During those years, she acted in the local theater. She played the vindictive Abigail in Arthur Miller’s Crucible. It was her most memorable role and a catalyst in her life.

Kixx earned graduate degrees in education and counseling psychology. In her private practice, she helped couples untangle fight cycles and recreate emotional intimacy. She also worked with individuals and families, and taught workshops on personal empowerment and conflict resolution. As a consultant in public schools, she helped students overcome learning problems and develop social skills.

Contact:

Dr. Kixx Goldman

https://www.drkixxgoldman.com

drkixxgoldman@gmail.com

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The Truth About Marriage, Divorce And The Remarriage Adultery Epidemic Offered By Evangelical Outreach Dan Corner VS Pat Robertson Of The 700 Club

Corner is a former pastor and Christian author who, over four decades has preached perhaps 1000 or more sermons and has written hundreds of Christian articles and a number of books of vital importance to Christians.

Dan Corner posted a somewhat shocking recording of Pat Robertson of the 700 Club on his website. In that recording, Robertson made a comment regarding an Alzheimer's wife and her husband, whom she doesn't recognize anymore; with the husband who has started seeing another woman: "I know it sounds cruel, but if he is going to do something he should divorce her and start all over again."

Divorce in the US is at an all-time high. The numbers shown by the National Center for Health Statistics are staggering. Even more unfortunate is the fact that some people have divorced and remarried more than once - some many times. Therefore it is important that Christians understand the spiritual ramifications of divorce and make good decisions based on Biblical truth.

But finding that truth can be extremely difficult, especially when we hear conflicting points of view and contradictory opinions from pastors, church leaders and others, all of whom seem to be able to find something in the Bible to shore up their respective positions. Regarding divorce and remarriage, some say "yes", some say "no", and some say "maybe, but". However Dan Corner believes the answer is very clear. He recently had this to say:

The Bible declares that remarriage while one's former spouse is still living constitutes adultery (Rom. 7:2,3). Divorce and remarriage have become so widespread, especially since the advent of "no fault divorce", that over 50% of married people divorce in the USA; Belgium is even worse with over 70% of their married people getting divorced.

It is typical for remarriage adulterers to cite polygamist King David in an attempt to justify their own remarriage (even though David was never remarried and Bathsheba was a widow when they married). Furthermore, such arguments are all nullified by what the PRECIOUS Lord Jesus, who knew all about King David, taught:

Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, and the man who marries a divorced woman commits adultery (Luke 16:18).

He answered, "Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery" (Mark 10:11,12).

The two people of opposite sex, whom God has joined together and have become one flesh through marriage, are bound together as husband and wife for life. God's eternal word calls that the law of marriage:

For example, by law a married woman is bound to her husband as long as he is alive, but if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage. So then, if she marries another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress. But if her husband dies, she is released from that law and is not an adulteress, even though she marries another man (Rom. 7:2,3).

That same essential "until death do we part" scriptural truth (Mark 10:7-9) is repeated here:

A woman is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, but he must belong to the Lord (1 Cor. 7:39).

Divorce does not end a marriage! Only physical death ends a marriage. People often wonder how the aforementioned verses can parallel the exception clauses in Mt. 5:32 and 19:9 ("except for marital unfaithfulness"), but in their bewilderment, they all too often overlook Mt. 1:19. That verse is where Joseph was going to "divorce" Mary because he wrongly thought she was guilty of sexual sin during their betrothal, that is, BEFORE they were actually married. Again, Joseph was going to "divorce" Mary, which is the same Greek word found in Mt. 5:32 and 19:9, before they were actually married.

Furthermore, Jesus taught such remarriage adultery is a continuous tense sin. It is not a one-time sin, which can be confessed and forgotten about, all while continuing to indulge in sexual union. Such soul-damning adultery is committed every time sexual union occurs, because at least one of the two parties is still married to another living person. The lethal seriousness of unforgiven adultery is shown in 1 Cor. 6:9,10 and Rev. 21:8, where such sin will drag both parties to the lake of fire, just on that basis alone. What the many wolves in sheep's clothing say about the permissibility of remarriage after divorce does not change the written word of God, which forbids such practice and is detestable in God’s sight.

John the Baptist was beheaded over his preaching about the illegitimate marriage between Herod and Herodias. The truth is, Herodias was still Philip's wife (Mt. 14:3,4; Mark 6:17-19). Hence, Herod and Herodias were committing adultery by their sexual union because their marriage was not legitimate before God.

This vital message is not just for people in remarriage adultery now, who desperately need to repent and get forgiven, but also for single people before they become entangled in an emotional bear trap. Marriage is a very serious commitment; only death terminates the bonds of marriage. Marriage is not some trivial arrangement to try out only to have both parties go their own way and try again with different people when problems arise.

Finally, please know people in remarriage adultery are not cancelling out their adultery by going to church, praying, reading the bible, giving to the poor, soul winning or by any other church activity. Adulterers must stop their sexual union and seek God's forgiveness to be cleansed. If you have found yourself in such an adulterous situation, which is condemned by God, you must act while you still can. If you die in your sins, you'll be eternally lost. There is no Once Saved Always Saved. Pass this teaching on to those you care about.

Dan Corner, a former pastor, is the author of a number of books including 'The Believer's Conditional Security: Eternal Security Refuted', 'The Myth of Eternal Security' and 'Is this the Mary of the Bible?'. He also provides a massive amount of information on his websites.

Ex Catholic Dan Corner is available for media interviews, including debates, and can be reached using the information below or by email at eternallifeblog@gmail.com, by phone at 724-632-3210 or by mail at PO Box 265, Washington, PA, 15301. His websites are https://www.evangelicaloutreach.org (EOMIN.org) and AlcanceEvangelistico.org (DBN-MIN.net) and EternalLifeBlog.com.

About Dan Corner:

After graduating from college, Dan Corner got saved by reading the Bible. For over four decades, he has diligently served the Lord Jesus. Dan Corner's pastoral, apologetic, counter cult and street evangelism experiences have equipped him to contend for the faith and win souls to Jesus from many backgrounds.

He is an ordained minister and director of Evangelical Outreach who pastored for almost seven years and has authored hundreds of Christian articles, answered thousands of emails and letters and has written several books of vital importance in our day.

Contact:

Dan Corner
eternallifeblog@gmail.com
EvangelicalOutreach.org (EOMIN.org)
AlcanceEvangelistico.org (DBN-MIN.net)
EternalLifeBlog.com
724-632-3210

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How Marriages Survive Infidelity: Author Jesse Birkey Offers The Key In 'Marriage: What's The Point'

Sandra Bullock, Ashlee Simpson, Tiger Woods, Charlie Sheen, Eva Longoria, LeAnn Rimes - the list goes on and on. What do all these people have in common? The end of a relationship due to infidelity. We are all aware of these celebrity breakups. And nearly everyone has watched it happen to family and friends. As a society, this causes us to believe that infidelity always leads to the end of a relationship. Author Jesse Birkey disagrees and offers real answers in his new book, 'Marriage: What's The Point?'

Every year thousands of marriages end up broken and destroyed due to infidelity. As a group we are accustomed to infidelity causing the end of a relationship. But infidelity, as heartbreaking as it is, can be the catalyst that leads to a new, more fulfilling relationship. Jesse Birkey, author of 'Marriage - What's The Point?' doesn't just believe this is possible - he has lived through it and he, along with his wife Kara, have proved it.

"Nearly every day we read about another Scarlett Johansson or Christina Aguilera it seems," stated Mr. Birkey, "because celebrity divorce makes news. There are thousands of instances of divorce that don't make headlines however. This book was written for those of us who, while perhaps not famous or well-known, suffer through the same type of situation."

'Marriage What's The Point?' is the story of a powerful transformation of relationships, initiated by an instance of infidelity. Jesse Birkey married his school sweetheart, made a career as a firefighter/paramedic and had two beautiful children. His life was enviable and he found security in what he had until God allowed his most treasured relationship, his marriage, to be tested. It was this event that caused him to realize he needed a relationship with God. God restored his marriage, but even more importantly started him on a journey of understanding, true love and intimacy. He hopes 'Marriage What's The Point' can serve as an outreach for the hurting and broken and can serve as a message of hope in a world seemingly filled with divorce, failed relationships, broken dreams and broken hearts.

"Marital tragedy," stated Mr. Birkey, "with total transparency isn't something that is talked about very much. There is an overwhelming amount of hurt and devastation out there in so many marriages. I believe that there is power in a testimony. But if the tragedy isn't talked about with transparency then there can't be a testimony. I wrote this book because of the power in my wife and I's testimony. We believe that this book can bring hope to those who have none and healing to the broken. This book was written while walking a path marked by tragedy, despair, hopelessness, desperation, transformation, reconciliation, and complete Holy Spirit saturation. This is a story of restoration."

Jesse and Kara Birkey are available for media interview and can be reached using the information below or by email at jbirkey@marriagewhatsthepoint.com. They have appeared on The Authors Show, 'Home Keepers' with Arthelene Rippy, Michelle Wargo on 'Miracle Monday' 'Second Half Christians' with Gregory and Margaret Fisher and 'My Story Matters' with Angela Schaefers. 'Marriage What's The Point' is available at Birkey's website, Amazon.com and Family Christian Bookstores. 'Marriage: What's The Point?' is distributed by New Day Christian. More information is available at www.MarriageWhatsThePoint.com.

Contact:
Jesse Birkey
jbirkey@marriagewhatsthepoint.com
www.marriagewhatsthepoint.com
813-405-7952

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Author Jesse Birkey Releases 'Marriage: What's The Point?', One Couple's Story Of Triumph Over Infidelity

Infidelity is all over the newswires today - from Sandra Bullock to Ashlee Simpson, from Tiger Woods to Charlie Sheen - the list goes on and on. If we believe what is presented in the media, infidelity leads directly to the end of relationships. This is not always true however, as Jesse Birkey's new book demonstrates

In the past, infidelity was a subject seldom discussed in public. Recently however we have been bombarded with stories about infidelity - Sandra Bullock, Ashlee Simpson, Tiger Woods and Charlie Sheen. These relationships, and thousands more like them, have ended in breakups due to infidelity. But infidelity need not be the end of a relationship. It can instead be the catalyst that leads to a new, more fulfilling relationship. Jesse Birkey, author of 'Marriage - What's The Point' doesn't just believe this is possible - he has lived through it and he, along with his wife Kara, have proved it.

"Marital tragedy," stated Mr. Birkey, "with total transparency isn't something that is talked about very much. There is an overwhelming amount of hurt and devastation out there in so many marriages. I believe that there is power in a testimony. But if the tragedy isn't talked about with transparency then there can't be a testimony. I wrote this book because of the power in my wife and I's testimony. We believe that this book can bring hope to those who have none and healing to the broken. This book was written while walking a path marked by tragedy, despair, hopelessness, desperation, transformation, reconciliation, and complete Holy Spirit saturation. This is a story of restoration."

'Marriage What's The Point' is the story of a powerful transformation of relationships, initiated by an instance of infidelity. Jesse Birkey married his school sweetheart, made a career as a firefighter/paramedic and had two beautiful children. His life was enviable and he found security in what he had until God allowed his most treasured relationship, his marriage, to be tested. It was this event that caused him to realize he needed a relationship with God. God restored his marriage, but even more importantly started him on a journey of understanding, true love and intimacy. He hopes 'Marriage What's The Point' can serve as an outreach for the hurting and broken and can serve as a message of hope in a world seemingly filled with divorce, failed relationships, broken dreams and broken hearts.

"Our hope for restored marriages rests in our willingness to be individually transformed by God. Our hope is that our story will take the reader past the superficial layers and deep into the depths of who we really are; exposing the pain, wounds and brokenness God desperately wants to heal, transform and restore.”

Jesse and Kara Birkey are available for media interview and can be reached using the information below or by email at jbirkey@marriagewhatsthepoint.com. They have appeared on The Authors Show, 'Home Keepers' with Arthelene Rippy, Michelle Wargo on 'Miracle Monday' and 'My Story Matters' with Angela Schaefers. 'Marriage What's The Point' is available at Birkey's website, Amazon.com and other outlets. More information is available at www.MarriageWhatsThePoint.com.

CONTACT
Jesse Birkey
jbirkey@marriagewhatsthepoint.com
www.marriagewhatsthepoint.com

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Edward Fairley Releases 'The Handbook For Increasing Your Relationship IQ' - Sensible Relationship Advice For Real People

Relationship advice has always been a popular topic worldwide. From 'Dear Abby' to Dr. Phil, there has never been a shortage of relationship advice. But in a world dominated by online relationship services, social sites, reality television and media megastars, practical advice is often very difficult to come by. Edward Fairley believes the time has come for real world, sensible relationship advice that makes sense for real people who live in the modern world

Edward L. Fairley has released 'The Handbook For Increasing Your Relationship IQ'. Fairley's book is aimed at providing sensible relationship advice for real people in a world dominated by online dating services and social media. Fairley's approach is very different from the 'he said/she said', male/female advice given in years gone by.

Fairley does not believe people are statistics, nor are they members of scientific groups. Fairley's approach also holds out that the emphasis on male and female gender needs actually exacerbates relationship difficulties. Rather than rehash all the typical advice for couples, Fairley instead offers some twists on conventional thinking that provide readers with down-to-earth information that is outside the boundaries of conventional relationship advice. Fairley's use of language and example allows him to simplify the complex dynamics of love, romance, and marriage. The result is practical, real world advice that is both enlightening and engaging.

"My relationship counsel," stated Mr. Fairley, "is built on the foundation of teaching the reader to communicate in a manner that helps them to understand their mate, not their 'male' or 'female' partner. Some writers base their counsel on studies and scientific theories. They conclude from these statistics that, due to a high percentage of a certain gender responding to situations in a certain way or sharing the same patterns, that the entire gender is one way and vice versa for the other gender. This is ridiculous, as people then make decisions based on assumptions about their partner offered by a book based on statistics. It's no wonder so many relationships experience difficulty. My book isn’t based on taking the studies and statistics of other people's work and massaging it to make it my own. It is based rather on how one person relates to another person."

Fairley's lack of emphasis on male/female gender role playing lies at the heart of his message. Rather than using an 'us vs them' mentality, his approach emphasizes that every person is precisely that - a person. His message resonates with those who have grown up with computer technology and cell phone usage. His counsel is particularly appropriate for young people, but is equally relevant for anyone who might be pursuing, or is already in, a committed relationship.

"I don't want to be Dear Abby or Dr. Phil," stated Mr. Fairley, "in fact, I hope to do just the opposite. Advice with a mass appeal does not mean much in a relationship created by two individuals. Each must find his or her own way. Every relationship is unique and one of a kind. There is no 'one size fits all' solution to relationship challenges."

Edward Fairley is available for media interview and speaking engagements. He can be contacted using the information below or by email at imwilling2investnu@gmail.com. 'The Handbook For Increasing Your Relationship IQ' is available at his website or at online book retailer sites. More information, including excerpts of the book, are available at his website.

Contact:

Edward Fairley
P.O. Box 2055
Chesapeake, Va. 23327
www.EdwardFairley.com
imwilling2investnu@gmail.com
757-632-0963

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