Breaking the Cage by Nassa Haymour is an inspiring tale of one young woman’s struggle to break free from the religious and societal constraints placed on her by culture and to “follow her dreams”. Like her mother before her, Nassa dreamed of a life of...

Beneath the African Sun by Barry Maughan is an interesting read about life and travels through Africa by the author and his wife, and later their children. It is a challenging book to summarize because it is so rich in details of multiple countries and...

Beyond Fear and Suspicion by Vicky Pinpin-Feinstein is a moving exploration of the Ethiopian immigrant experience in America, particularly in the Washington, D.C. area. The story follows people fleeing Ethiopia for safety and a new life in America due to harsh political regimes, famine, and...

Batangas is a memoir by author Bong Serrano. The author includes early memories of loving grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and siblings. Serrano describes how his parents met and the deep bond he had with his gifted mother, Inay, a coloratura soprano. Their family home...

Bedridden and Gutted to Mindful by Angela Grey is rooted in her Native American heritage. From the heart-wrenching tale of childhood foster care to the inherited strength from her grandmother and aunt, the author's journey is both unique and universally relatable. Her story is written...

Alistair McGuinness’s Bring Me Sunshine is a delightful travel memoir chockful of adventure, exploration, and self-discovery against stunning Australian landscapes. McGuinness, originally from England, chronicles his journey from a working-class town to the sun-soaked shores and vast wilderness of Australia. The memoir unfolds in a...

Beyond the Bamboo Curtain: Understanding America's Invisible Minority is a work of non-fiction in the cultural issues, sociology, and slice-of-life genres. Penned by author Dr. Michael Soon Lee, this fascinating work delves into the often-overlooked experiences of Asian Americans. He shares personal stories of overcoming...

Becoming Hungarian: A Memoir is penned by author Erika Reich Giles in the autobiography, culture, and historical genres. In this interesting work, the author recounts her journey of rediscovering her Hungarian roots after a lifetime of shying away from them. Raised in the U.S. after...

In By Way of Conshohocken: A Fictionalized Family Memoir by Cydney Iris Afriat Menihan, the author includes some interesting facts that are key factors in the fictional history of her family. She goes with her family to a musical that moves her grandfather, Bob, to...

Becoming The Change (The Power of Cultural Intelligence) by Loren Rosario-Maldonado, with a foreword by David Livermore, is a cultural non-fiction book that would appeal most to a diverse audience of young adults and adults who are interested in their intricate internal landscapes. Cultural intelligence,...