Books.
I’m a fortunate soul, with the opportunity to live the dream of seeing words I’ve written bound into books, placed in stores and libraries, available for readers around the world. These projects hold a special spot in my heart. Looking for my publishing experience or current writing projects? Try here and here.
UNCULTURED
When Daniella Mestyanek Young first told me about her memoir, I knew it was a book that needed to be in the world. As a co-writer, I’ve had the joy of helping it get there.
UNCULTURED is the coming-of-age memoir that shows the dangers unleashed when harmful group mentality goes unrecognized.
In the vein of Educated and The Glass Castle, Uncultured is more than a memoir about an exceptional upbringing, but about a woman who, no matter the lack of tools given to her, is determined to overcome. Told in a beautiful, propulsive voice and with clear-eyed honesty, Uncultured explores the dangers unleashed when harmful group mentality goes unrecognized, and is emblematic of the many ways women have to contort themselves to survive.
But don’t take our word for it…
Starred reviews in Publishers Weekly and BookPage.
Amazon Editors' Pick Best Biographies and Memoirs
Apple Best Books and Best Listens
BuzzFeed Best Books of September
GoodReads Readers Most Anticipated Books of Fall
NY Post: 28 Books You Need To Read This Fall
Excerpted in Rolling Stone, featured in Newsweek, and recommended (twice!) by The New York Times:
"A painful and propulsive memoir delivered in the honest tones of a woman who didn’t always think she’d live to tell her story." ―The New York Times
"A tremendous story of grit and determination."
—Julia Scheeres, New York Times bestselling author of Jesus Land
"Uncultured is brutally honest . . . the unrelenting, innate resiliency that Daniella brings to life from a very early age makes us consider “Where does resiliency come from?” Her resolve to break her captor’s chains, whether in the Children of God, the US Army or her personal relationships is at the heart of this well-written and engaging memoir."
—Tammy Smith, Major General, US Army (Retired)
APPLIANCE REPAIR
My dad, Eric Kleinert, is my favorite author, and the story of how his first book came into the world is still my most inspiring publishing story. Writing alongside him was one of the highlights of my career. If you need to understand how your appliances work — and, better yet, how to fix them — these are the category killers worth reading.
Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances by Eric Kleinert
Diagnose and repair home appliances and air conditioners using the latest techniques
"The book has it all...written by a pro with 40 years of hands-on repair and teaching experience...this book is like brain candy"--GeekDad (Wired.com)
Fully updated for current technologies and packed with hundreds of photos and diagrams, this do-it-yourself guide shows you how to safely install, operate, maintain, and fix gas and electric appliances of all types. Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances, Third Edition provides easy-to follow procedures for using test meters, replacing parts, reading circuit diagrams, interpreting fault and error codes, and diagnosing problems. Featuring a new chapter on becoming a service technician, this practical, money-saving resource is ideal for homeowners and professionals alike.
Buy here in print or e. You can rent it from the publisher and check it out from the library.
HVAC AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE by Eric Kleinert
Keep HVAC and refrigeration equipment running at peak performance
In this practical resource, a veteran service and repair professional with decades of hands-on experience walks you through the preventive maintenance process for residential and commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems. You'll learn how to inspect, adjust, clean, and test your products to ensure that they run efficiently and have a long service life.
Ideal for experienced service technicians, entry-level technicians, business owners, maintenance engineers, and do-it-yourself homeowners, this highly visual manual is filled with detailed instructions and clear photos and diagrams. Useful icons throughout the book indicate the degree of difficulty for each procedure. Save money and time, improve indoor air quality, and get maximum use from HVAC and refrigeration machines with help from this step-by-step guide.