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Ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth?
Journey with Joel David Bond in his annual publication and podcast Life Chapters. These mini-memoirs are your ticket to unlocking new perspectives and insights.
With each installment, journey with Joel as he relates stories of triumph, perseverance, resilience and personal growth. Whether you're seeking inspiration in your own life journey or simply craving a heartwarming read, Joel's mini-memoirs have something for every avid reader. Let Life Chapters inspire you today!
Recognition
2021 Annie Dillard Award for Creative Non-Fiction: "Amazing Grace" (shortlisted)
2024 FISH Publishing Short Memoir Award: "One Foot in Front of the Other" (shortlisted)
Read Life Chapters
Embark on a heartfelt journey with 'Life Chapters'. These mini-memoirs of remarkable moments intertwine personal tales with profound life lessons, inviting you to relive, reflect, and grow alongside me.
Read back issues here, or subscribe to the podcast versions Apple Podcasts or SoundCloud.
2023
One Foot in Front of the Other*
This story delves deep into the complexities of rebuilding life after loss, the significance of human connections, and the resilience found in taking small steps forward, even amidst profound uncertainty.
*Shortlisted for the 2024 FISH Publishing Short Memoir award.
2022
Quantum Connections
In a poignant tale bridging bedtime rituals between continents and decades, a dual narrative unfolds, intertwining the experiences of a uncle reading to his niece in the comfort of a nursery and a young boy, Abdallah, navigating war-torn Iraq, exploring the profound connections that transcend time, space, and individual paths in life.
2021
Amazing Grace*
This chapter navigates from an American insurrection to an exploration in Iraq, reflecting on the complexity of history, human judgment, resilience amidst destruction, and the empowering force of grace in seeking restoration amid chaos.
*Shortlisted for the 2021 Annie Dillard Award for Creative Nonfiction.
2019
Sunrise, Sunset
Through evocative memories of childhood fascination with a globe-trotting presenter and a flight attendant's transient existence, a journey unfolds, bridging the past and present, culminating in a poignant message of gratitude to the inspirational figure who ignited a lifelong passion for exploration and understanding diverse cultures.
2018
There Are Other Ways
Exploring the human longing for connection amidst cultural divides and inner struggles, Bond weaves a tale of hope, unity, and resilience through personal stories, highlighting the possibilities of breaking down barriers and finding alternate paths to understanding and solidarity.
2012
Shift
Through evocative memories of childhood fascination with a globe-trotting presenter and a flight attendant's transient existence, a journey unfolds, bridging the past and present, culminating in a poignant message of gratitude to the inspirational figure who ignited a lifelong passion for exploration and understanding diverse cultures.
Selected podcast versions available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts