Stand Up Speak Up: How Survivors Created a Movement to End Sexual Violence by Tim Lennon is a powerful and deeply informative exploration of the survivor-led movement against sexual violence. Drawing from his personal experiences as a survivor of childhood abuse by a Catholic priest,...

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...

No Longer That Girl by Stephanie L. Maley is a poignant memoir that chronicles the author’s journey through trauma, illness, and healing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Stephanie's past traumas resurfaced while writing her memoir, prompting her to revisit significant moments that changed her life. At...

Born From War by Patrick Naughton Jr. is a sweeping account of survival, displacement, and renewal. The story centers on a journey that begins in the shadow of armed conflict, where the destruction of homes and the shattering of communities force unimaginable choices. From the...

Positive Mental Attitude by Ines A Hatch follows Sam, Helen, and their daughter Marsha after she suffers serious injuries falling during a trail ride, leading to a coma and extensive medical treatment. The story centers on Marsha’s recovery process, from intensive care to multiple surgeries,...

Our Father Who Art in an Iron Lung by Douglas Dodd delivers inspiration in the incredible true story of Bruce Dodd. A Navy veteran, MIT graduate, and production manager, Bruce’s life takes a dramatic turn when he is struck by polio in 1955. From that...

Becoming the Brave One by Amanda Carrasco is a memoir that chronicles the author's journey through trauma, healing, and self-discovery. The book is divided into two parts: the first recounts the harrowing experiences of abuse, loss, and adversity that shaped Carrasco’s early life, while the...

Although vices like drugs and alcohol may offer the illusion of freedom from the everyday rigors of life, the false promise of instant gratification ends up bringing a cycle of torment into a person's life that is difficult to escape. According to author Rodney V....

Singing Through Fire, A Memoir: Finding Surprising Joy in Life's Darkest Trials by Lara Silverman begins with her transition from law to facing a debilitating neurological illness that forces her into near-total bed rest. She details physical symptoms like vertigo, nerve pain, jaw spasms, and...