Brave Face by I. Caroline Crocker is a memoir that follows the life of Meta during World War II in the Netherlands, describing childhood experiences, family dynamics, and the challenges they faced under German occupation. Meta's family becomes part of the Dutch resistance, aiding Allied...

Equal parts hopeful and poignant, By Accident: A Memoir of Letting Go by Joanne Greene chronicles tragic and moving moments, providing powerful reflections on overcoming tragedy, loss, and pain. Life changes suddenly for Greene when she is hit by a car at a crosswalk. The...

Better, Not Bitter: A Journey from Heartbreak to Healing by Michelle Cowan is a powerful memoir about the author's experience of losing her husband to a drunk driver. The book chronicles Cowan's journey through grief, anger, and despair, as she and her teenage daughter try...

Bipolar: A Gift of Thorns is a deeply insightful memoir by Dale Zurawski about coping with bipolar disorder. Her husband, Geoff, is battling prostate cancer, which propels her to seek a psychiatrist. She is diagnosed as bipolar, which leads her on a path to understanding...

Breathe In the Sky is a collection of poems, prayers, and photographs by Hasna Muhammad. The author derives her inspiration from nature, fellow authors, and life experiences. The author discusses people who died in recent tragedies around the world, racism, and shootings. She blends elements...

Kyle was just five years old when his mother noticed something was wrong with his voice—it was too high-pitched. The diagnosis was horrifying. Kyle had a brain stem glioma, a life-threatening tumor that negatively affects talking, walking, vision, and breathing. Kyle had difficulties maintaining his...

Today, as a grandmother, my memories of how my two daughters tried my patience and drove me to despair when they were squabbling, misbehaving youngsters have grown dim. As I read Keri Williams’ memoir But, He Spit in my Coffee, I couldn’t help but wonder...

Both Things Are True: A Journey from Fearing Trust to Trusting Fear is an inspirational story by Janine Valentine. The story unravels while she is on a luxury dive boat vacation some months after traveling is allowed again after the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic....

Bliss Road by Martha Engber is heartfelt. Written in eight parts, Engber takes us through different phases of her life, with each piece delving into her journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Engber's story begins with her childhood; even then, she knows her father is an...

Cathy Studer was six years old when her stepfather started abusing her by telling her she was bad and deserved punishment. The nightmare lasted until her adolescence when her mother discovered the letters in which he had Cathy describe what he was doing to her....