St. Louis Author Releases Personal Narrative/Memoir

ST. LOUIS - Aug. 4, 2014 - PRLog -- Steve Sagarra, a long-time freelance writer, journalist and historian from St. Louis, MO, recently self-published his personal narrative/memoir, Echoes From An Unexamined Life. Friendship, love, regret, history, reflection...how many lives does it take to save just one though? This is the question underlying Echoes, a general reflection and personal journey examining the importance of family relations and history, friendships developed over many years and the perseverance of individual spirit. Centered around the physical, mental and spiritual aftereffects of a personal trauma, it is no less a journey of spiritual humanism concentrated on the existent presence of our mortal lives and the connections we make over a lifetime.

A proud alum of the University of Missouri with degrees in history, Mr. Sagarra has contributed to several encyclopedic projects, scholarly journals and websites over the years, including the St. Louis Virtual City Project, Encyclopedia of World History, Encyclopedia of U.S. Indian Policy and Law and Encyclopedia of the Industrial Revolution in World History. As a former opinion columnist/editorial writer, he also has written on topics ranging from socio-economic issues, local and national politics and international relations, and has reported on the political scene throughout the St. Louis region. Additionally, his short story fiction and poetry has appeared in various online and print magazines, including Sacred Twilight Magazine, The Storyteller, The Stray Branch and Midwest Literary Magazine.

Copies of Mr. Sagarra’s book can be purchased as an ebook through Smashwords.com (www.smashwords.com/books/view/394947?ref=sspony) or as a print-on-demand paperback through CreateSpace.com (www.createspace.com/4912362), as well as their respective distribution networks including Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and iTunes. You can read more of his writing on his personal blog, Sassafras Gazette (sassafrasgazette.blogspot.com) or follow him on Twitter (@SteveSagarra) for updates.