Böcker av Jory Ames

Sixteen dogs and their roles in 50 years of the author's life are described. This is a book about the love of dogs, the pain of losing them, the joy of traveling and living with them, and the effects they have on our lives. It also details the author's growing up in Alaska, relationships, moves to various states, and struggles to survive life's tragedies, all with the help of her dogs. Additionally, this book details her work as a humane society director and volunteer in various states. The powerful bond between humans and dogs and what the love and companionship of a dog can mean are key themes.

Over 50, after menopause surgery and multiple injuries (but especially because of an insane craving for chocolate), the author found herself almost 100 pounds overweight. In 2015, Jory Ames. began her journal and journey to lose 60 pounds in 6 months, by going vegan, dedicating herself to exercise, and writing down everything she ate. But she was surprised by the dramatic changes in her health and attitude besides weight loss. This book details the sometimes challenging journey to wellness of the author. She writes for her readers as well, especially those dealing with weight-related issues. As Jory writes in the Introduction: "I've read over 100 diet books in my lifetime. I'm not telling you that to say I'm some kind of expert, but instead to explain why I wrote this, am sharing it with you, and what my approach is. My frustration in reading all those books is that I wanted to know exactly what the successful dieters ate and exactly how much they exercised to lose weight. I wanted a manual that I could follow or not, agree with or not, but at least know. I didn't want just 'I lost 50 pounds and so can you' stories ... I wanted the specific, truthful, day-to-day how. But not one of those books I read did that."You will find her story motivating, entertaining, and most of all, honest.

This is a unique approach to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), from the perspective of an adult who is seeking to understand her diagnosis. This book covers the effects of ADHD on one's life, work, school, and relationships, as reflected on by the author through memories and examples. It looks at the maddening qualities of ADHD, as well as the positive, creative parts of the disorder. (In fact, the author likes to redefine ADHD as Always Daydreaming, Hoping, and Doing.) The book provides many details about how ADHD has shaped the author's life and those around her.

Jory Ames' second book of poetry focuses on poems of love found, love lost, and regrets. It also includes poetry about visions, challenges, and death.

Allison Martin was murdered in 1978, at the age of nineteen. For many years, the police and books attributed her death-falsely-to Henry Lee Lucas, who at one time claimed to have killed over 600 people. It was later found that his confessions were used to close numerous unsolved murders, and it is probable that he killed three, not hundreds. This book details Jory Ames, Allison's best friend growing up in Alaska, and her search for answers to what happened to Allison, as well as understanding the effects the murder of Allison had on her own relationships and outlook and spirit. Jory researched serial killers, interviewed police, and talked with counselors as she sought answers. Through writing, she tried to find a way to heal. The text includes a combination of flashbacks, narratives, research, dialogues and experiences as the author tries to understand what happened to Allison, and to herself.

"Lucifer and Other Love Poems" is a poetry collection with a theme that could be called domestic violence poetry, or perhaps bad relationship poetry. These are also feminist poems of strength. Through Jory Ames, Ph.D.'s writing, the reader finds humor and wit in painful relationships.

Never never never will I have children. As a child, I threw dolls across the room. I had no interest and no patience for them. I cringed when I heard babies cry anywhere; I avoided holding them and moved as far away from them as I could in movie theaters and airplanes. I felt nothing but pity and perhaps disdain for those who had them. So-joy of joys-I thought I'd hit early menopause at 39. I was wrong. I was pregnant. I was against it all from the outset. But things changed, just as everyone said they would, and just as I was sure they would not. This chronicles the diary of an "old" pregnant woman who is about to discover a whole new dimension to life, and his name is Winston. Using humorous descriptions and honest fears, this book should appeal to all-young and old-who find themselves pregnant or who have children...and even those who, like the author, insisted that they never would.

Thank you for sharing this ADHD exploration together with me! I always kept in mind, while writing this, that - although I am sharing very personal stories - many people have similar issues in their lives and are also looking for answers.First, I aimed to help others by being honest about my own experiences. Second, I wanted to do the following to help not just me but others with ADHD by researching ADHD treatments; reading books, articles, and websites; trying many of the suggestions; and offering my feedback on what I've explored. I hope this journal helps you know that you are not alone. I care about you and what you are struggling with. Together, we can find the good in ADHD and make it work for us - to our advantage - instead of us feeling like ADHD is controlling our lives. Overall, I think educating myself has been the most powerful tool of all. Understanding ADHD with both its gifts and challenges has made it easier for me to live with and, I think, easier for others to live with me .Let us strive to enjoy this journey of self-discovery together. (This can be read together with my book Just One More Thing: A Writer's Journey to Understanding and Managing ADHD or alone.)