A Judge’s Odyssey: From Vermont to Russia, Kazakhstan and Georgia, to War Crimes and Organ Trafficking in Kosovo by Judge Dean B. Pineles is a compelling and enthralling autobiography that richly captures Pineles’ journey and experiences while serving in the American judicial system and some...

A Sky of Infinite Blue: A Japanese Immigrant’s Search for Home and Self is a work of non-fiction in the autobiography subgenre. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by author Kyomi O’Connor. The book follows the author's journey relocating from...

A Someday Courtesan: A Memoir in Stories is a work of non-fiction by Sephe Haven in the memoir and autobiographical writing subgenres. It is intended for the adult reading audience, owing to the presence of explicit sexual discussions and sensitive subject matter such as rape...

In the epilogue of her autobiography, After All, Maria Trautman concludes that forgiveness is not about excusing behavior, such as abuse, but about “letting go” so that her “soul would be free of bitterness.” If only all victims of parental and sexual abuse could embrace...

A Determined Spirit is the story of a high school dropout who struggled with financial issues and loss at a young age and went on to build a successful life. Gary F Heuer's early years included experiencing the death of his brother and father (who...

As Rugged as the Rest: A Young Marine’s Journey to Iwo Jima by Janet Simmelink takes you on a journey through the life of a young man, Joseph Montgomery House Jr. The main characters are Joe Boy and his sisters, Louise, Leveryle, and Gale. His...

And... Just Like That by Mark Shaiken is a uniquely written memoir in the form of 39 essays. After three years as a law student, two years as a bankruptcy law clerk, and thirty-six years as a practicing bankruptcy attorney at large law firms, Mark...

Anarchy in High Heels: A Memoir by Denise Larson is an intriguing, humorous, poignant dive into the origins of modern female comedy and friendship, beginning in the early 1970s with bra-burning and the demand for equal rights and footing. This memoir begins with a dip...

Those who have not experienced discrimination have hardly any idea of what it means. However, reading the stories of people who have faced it certainly helps to empathize with them. This is what happens to anyone who reads Autobiography of Dr. Velma Osborne: Reflects on...

A Private Heaven by Dave Eagleston is based on the true story of two brothers, Dave and Marv Eagleston, and how their volatile and abusive childhood affected them as adults. Reserved and sensitive Marv would shoulder the majority of the physical and verbal abuse from...