Jenny and Mark had been planning to retire, but things took a drastic turn. Mark was involved in a horrible accident. His plane catches fire, and Mark has third-degree burns. When Jenny gets the call about the accident, she is devastated. She gets on a...

I Won't Be Silent by Anonymous Jane is a poignant memoir about the author’s horrible experience at St. Joseph’s High School. From her first day of freshman year, Jane knew she was going to be bullied. The atmosphere of her school was toxic, with both...

Can You Open My Eyes? by Qusay Salih Hussein Al-Mamari is a memoir of Hussein's migration to the USA as a blind Iraqi refugee, unable to rely on sight, and unsure of the language or routines that shape daily life there. Hussein learns each setting...

Experiencing Transcendence by Richard Taite and Dr. Constance Scharff teaches that recovery from addiction and trauma is a process of gradually disengaging from past patterns. They tell us that change occurs when we address the underlying causes, while cultivating awareness of bodily sensations and the...

It is disturbing when the people we entrust with our safety, whether family members or close friends, actively or passively participate in the abuse, or situations that leave us traumatized. This can also be confusing, especially to a child. Apart from not knowing how to...

There are times in life when nothing seems to work, and people find themselves in a spiral of despair. So, how do we navigate the tumultuous moments in our lives and make sure mental health disorders such as trauma or PTSD don't overwhelm us? With...

Paddy and the Banshee by Marty Martin is a memoir about a boy named Paddy who grows up between rural Ireland and New York City during the 1960s. His life is full of constant change: moving from one place to another, dealing with his parents'...

Half-Jew—Full Life by Georgette Bennett shares the inspiring story of Gerd "Pips" Philipsohn, a Holocaust survivor who faced extraordinary challenges with courage and determination. The book begins with his early years in Berlin, describing his escape from Nazi persecution and his survival during one of...

All In On Tomorrow is a memoir by James Ynson, who grew up in poverty in the Philippines. As the youngest of four children, he faced hunger, instability, and a father who was abusive and manipulative. At just five years old, he was forced into...

The death of a loved one is difficult to overcome. But the murder of a family member and being left with more questions than answers, even after the murderer has been found and sentenced, is impossible to express. For Stacey Andrade King and her family,...