A Flight Academy for the Soul —
Compasses, Maps, and Navigation Tools for Life
BOOKS BY PATTY BEAR
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Because wisdom isn't about age.
It's about clarity.
You can spend decades learning the hard way what really matters-or you can learn from someone who's been there, done that, and distilled that turbulence into wisdom tools.
In Captain Patty's Wisdom Hacks, a retired airline captain raised Old Order Mennonite-drawing from her experiences as an aviator, parent, and life coach-offers a sharp, soulful, and grounded collection of 20 field-tested tools to help you cut through the noise, pressure, and indecision.
These aren't fluffy affirmations or productivity tricks. They're compact clarity tools-for making decisions, facing reality, and leading yourself with courage and calm.
From the power of "Like it or Love it?" to the no-nonsense law of "The Ground Doesn't Care," these bite-sized entries will change how you think, choose, and show up in your life.
Whether you're graduating, reparenting yourself, or simply done with needless suffering, this book is your compass.
Short enough to read in an afternoon.
Deep enough to carry for a lifetime.
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A wholly compelling memoir about unraveling the ties that bind, and coming home to one’s own knowing and wisdom
Patty Bear grew up among the “Plain People” amidst bountiful farmlands, black bonnets, and black cars. It was a world unto itself, both bucolic and beastly, with traditions and beliefs from the old world deeply rooted in the fertile soil of Central Pennsylvania.
Insulated by a culture that steadfastly kept its distance from outsiders and the march of progress, as a little girl she anticipated following in her mother’s footsteps. But in 1972, at the age of eight, her father sparked religious controversy and ignited a scandal rare in the Mennonite community. Abruptly subjected to the chaos that surrounded the ritual practice of shunning, Patty, her mother, and five siblings were swept into a tornado of absurd accusations and public humiliation, forced to hide and endure publicity that headlined prominent national newspapers for almost a decade.
With her childhood and adolescence overshadowed by domestic violence and her father’s abusive rhetoric, as well as persistent teaching by the Church that women were designed for subjugation and obedience, Patty’s assumed image of her future gradually shifted—leading her to heed the call of her wild soul and the whispers of her Guides toward a bold quest for freedom she never imagined possible.
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This candid memoir set in a Mennonite childhood concerns the lasting damage of early traumas, but also recovery from them . . . an inspirational account of transcending limitations and succeeding despite the odds.
—Clarion Reviews
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The tale of a girl raised under incredibly odd circumstances that ultimately feels quite universal, touching on the weight of community, the flaws of parenting, the messiness of family, and the drive to achieve more than what is expected.
—Kirkus Reviews
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Patty Bear’s captivating memoir recounts her tumultuous childhood as a member of the Reformed Mennonite Church and her remarkable triumph over troubled circumstances . . . a gripping story—one sure to resonate with anyone who believes in the power of the underdog.
—BlueInk Reviews
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Want to defy the gravity of your upbringing, or build a bridge between yours and your partner’s different parenting styles?
Parenting is a calling of the highest order. A humble job, it’s also the most honorable and important work in life. Yet you are given so little training to become the kind of parent you long to be. Frazzled by the dizzying changes of today’s complex world, bombarded by countless “shoulds,” and torn between the experts and your heart’s knowing, you watch your best intentions get overrun. What’s more, you are expected to simply be a good parent, regardless of the quality of parenting you received. House of the Sun takes a fresh approach . . .
Whether you long to reverse dysfunctional family patterns or merely refine your current parenting style, House of the Sun is a companion and guide to nurturing the well-being of each person in the family, as well as for the development of the “Unique Gift” your child has brought to bless the world.
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This book is a must read for anyone, with or without children. It has such a gentle, playful approach . . . it is softer, sweeter, and happier than any " parenting" book out there. Definitely a must for anyone's parenting library!
—Amazon customer
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This book had an impact on me right away . . . that is what a good book on parenting should do—pique your awareness about key concepts and inspire you to put them into regular practice. House of the Sun does both.
—Amazon customer
The way the authors go to the root of how we as people act, react, speak, think, and treat each other, and then provide solutions and suggestions all in a simplified and intriguing manner, really makes this a more than one- or two-time read.
—Amazon customer
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The danger isn't masculinity—
it's immaturity in power.
Unmasking Patriarchy is a guide for those who dare to think for themselves. It's not just about gender or culture--it's about emotional maturity, the architecture of control, and the systems that flourish when we refuse to grow up.
From narcissistic families to global institutions, this book pulls back the curtain on the fragile egos, childish logic, and coercive dynamics that quietly shape our world. It doesn't flinch. It doesn't flatter. It doesn't blame. And it doesn't settle for easy answers.
With clarity, courage, and psychological precision, Unmasking Patriarchy invites readers into a deeper reckoning--one that challenges domination in all its forms and makes the case for something radical: Growing up. On purpose. Together.
If you're someone who questions the obvious, sees through the performance, and is tired of mistaking power for wisdom--this book will help you reclaim your clarity so you can stop feeding the systems that harm you.
This isn't a book of blame. It's a book of discernment. And once you see it, you won't unsee it.
Coming Spring 2026