Bull Shark: The Story of a Dropout Turned Doctor by Marcus Brian Ward is a gripping memoir that chronicles the author’s tumultuous journey from a troubled youth to a successful dentist. The narrative provides an unflinching look at the challenges Ward faced, including addiction, family...

Song of the Cardinal by Cynthia Waine Brandt is one of the best memoirs I have read in many years, handling loss and grief with a unique beauty of prose and ingenuity of thought. The author narrates her journey through grief after the sudden loss...

Living Life One Second at a Time by Brenda Lott is a deeply moving memoir that recounts her near-fatal skiing accident and the extraordinary journey of recovery that followed. Through vivid and heartfelt storytelling, Brenda shares the physical and emotional challenges she faced, from enduring...

The Melody of Fire by Jen Fields is an inspiring memoir that had me turning the pages and asking earnest questions about the nature of love, belonging, and spirituality. The memoir recounts Jen’s journey from a rigid, fear-based religious upbringing to a liberated and authentic...

In Battling Cancer: Hope and Inspiration for the Journey Ahead, Penelope Cortez chronicles her journey following a 2011 breast cancer diagnosis, positioning faith as the central aspect of her experience. Initially focused on career success and self-reliance, she reassessed her life’s purpose after being diagnosed...

A Dime to Say I Love You by Kathryn Henry is a touching, spiritually resonant memoir about the journey through grief after the loss of a beloved spouse. When Lisa, the author’s wife, dies from an aggressive cancer, Henry finds herself navigating an unfamiliar world...

Rubies in the Dust by Irene Cerklewski is a deeply moving memoir that traces the author’s early life in war-torn Hungary through her immigration to America. The author captures what it was like to live under the shadow of Russian occupation through the fear, the...

The Pond Beyond the Forest by Shigeko Ito is a heartfelt memoir depicting the lasting effects of childhood trauma and neglect on adult survivors. At 22, Ito fled Japan's strict society and her abusive family life to America. Her adolescent years and family life in...

There's a Glob on my Wing by Marion Joile Lincoln tells the story of her daughter’s sexual abuse. Lincoln describes how her daughter struggled emotionally from the time she was very young. Even when she was just two and a half years old, she showed...

From the Shadows into the Light by Connie M Paglianiti is a raw and courageous memoir chronicling a dramatic fall from grace and a hard-won journey back to self-worth and hope. Once a celebrated event manager, trusted by high-profile clients and industry leaders, Connie's life...