The PublishU Blog

Sacred Awakening: A Journey of Peace, Identity, and Reconciliation

Discover the inspiring story of Palestinian peacebuilder Sami Awad and his book The Sacred Awakening, a powerful call to reconciliation, nonviolence, and hope in the midst of conflict.

Down to Earth Leadership: Lessons from Deve Persad’s Journey

Discover Down to Earth Leadership by Deve Persad, a powerful guide that simplifies leadership into timeless principles of humility, integrity, and service, inspired by his journey from Trinidad to Canada.

Estate Agent Turned Author of 'Agency', a High-Octane Novel of Ambition and Property

'Agency' by Christian Cox is a fast-paced, fictionalised novel about estate agency in 2000s London—blending ambition, sales lessons, and humour from an estate agent turned author and property developer.

Peter Bevington’s Journey to Tell the Story of the Quinta Estate

Discover 'An Unbelievable Inheritance' by Peter Bevington — the remarkable history of the Quinta estate in Shropshire, from aristocratic roots to Operation Mobilisation’s global mission hub.

'Better Than This': David Warren’s Call for Healthier Church Cultures

'Better Than This' by David Warren is a powerful book on spiritual abuse, church culture, and the call to build healthier, safer, and more compassionate communities.

Unfolding: How Catriona Dejean Turned Pain Into Poetry and Found Joy

'Unfolding' by Eastbourne author Catriona Dejean is a moving poetry collection born from grief, illness, and change — a story of healing, resilience, and finding joy in everyday life.

For NYC: Building Stronger Communities Through Presence and Collaboration

Guy Wasko’s 'For NYC' is a roadmap for New Yorkers to stop walking by problems, stay invested in their communities, and collaborate to create lasting impact.

Navigating Life’s Storms: Lessons from Ingrid Fear

Ingrid Fear’s 'Navigate Your Storm' teaches that by living by your values, nurturing self-belief, and pausing daily to celebrate progress, anyone can overcome life’s challenges and emerge stronger .

Pull Up a Chair: Strengthening Church Leadership Through the Board Chair Role

John G. Cressman’s 'Pull Up a Chair' equips church and non-profit board chairs with practical tools and wisdom, showing how a strong pastor-chair alliance can transform organizations and foster lasting impact.

The Tanks Started Firing and That Turned Everything Upside Down

Matt Bird founder of PublishU talks with Lu Dong who lived through the Tiananmen Square protests and massacre of 1989.