In Mother’s Ruin: A Mother’s Addiction and Her Daughter’s Survival, Belle Mills talks about her upbringing with her mother, Moya, whose alcoholism, inconsistent rules, and shifting moods shaped Mills’s life. She shares episodes of punishment, anxiety, and detachment, alongside moments of affection and routine. Mills...

In Rare Mamas, Nikki McIntosh recounts her experience after her son Miles was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at eighteen months and how this shaped her family’s daily life. She talks about the impact of the diagnosis and the ways she learned to manage uncertainty...

Dust in the Wind by Michael Triska is a heartfelt story that captures the essence of love, perseverance, and the human spirit. The book follows the life of Katherine, a woman whose journey is filled with extraordinary challenges; yet, her unwavering strength and passion are...

Wounded Wings: One Man’s Secret Struggle by Jeanne Donovan and Ronald I. Johnson is more than just a bittersweet biography of one man’s life; it is a social documentary of the times and a hard, no-holds-barred look at the evils of childhood sexual abuse, particularly...

Acts of Love by Lucy Somers recounts the author’s childhood and adolescence spent in various institutions. Through vivid storytelling, Somers shares her experiences of growing up in environments marked by isolation, hardship, and the complexities of human relationships. The book explores her formative years, shaped...

Diaries of a Borderline by Blue Evergarden is a collection of original poetry, ranging in length, tone, and tenor, each connecting a facet of Evergarden's voice. In Diaries of a Borderline XXIII, she drifts through darkness as monsters steal her joy, but she still glimpses...

Scaling the Wall by Christopher Earley is a deeply personal memoir that discusses his healing process stemming from the weight of childhood trauma. On the outside, he seemed to have it all as a successful Boston lawyer, but on the inside, there were scars from...

Ruta’s Closet by Keith Morgan with Ruth Kron Sigal is a profoundly moving account of survival during the Holocaust, offering a vivid portrayal of the horrors endured by the Kron family in Nazi-occupied Lithuania. The narrative follows Ruth Kron Sigal’s journey, beginning with her family’s...

The Crumbling Shield of Defiance by Adan Rhoades is a memoir that chronicles the author’s journey through a tumultuous childhood, the scars of abuse, and the lifelong quest for healing and self-discovery. The narrative is raw and unflinching, offering readers an intimate look into the...

In Lights in Cold Rooms, Joan Cusack Handler chronicles her life through meticulous accounts of her physical, emotional, and familial experiences. She recounts growing up in the Bronx as an unusually tall girl, enduring teasing, styes, and boils, while her mother encouraged pride in her...