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Why I Chose the Title Into the Heart of Darkness
When I first began writing this memoir, I didn’t set out to mirror Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness. But as I relived the darkest days...

Harvey Gotte
Jul 181 min read


When Life Changes in a Heartbeat
I never imagined that a persistent fever and a few strange symptoms would nearly cost me my life. In the fall of 2016, I was living a...

Harvey Gotte
Jul 182 min read


Community Building on the Journey: Endocarditis Awareness
In the journey of life, we often find ourselves navigating through dark and uncertain territories, much like the protagonist in a famous...

Harvey Gotte
Jun 161 min read


Embracing the Dark Journey: Endocarditis Memoir Community
As we embark on a journey through the shadows of human experience, there is a new beacon of light emerging – a memoir that delves deep...

Harvey Gotte
Jun 162 min read


Navigating the Heart of Darkness: Memoir Excerpts
In the depths of the digital realm lies a website that dares to delve into the murky waters of human experience, drawing inspiration from...

Harvey Gotte
Jun 162 min read
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