Mosaic Heart: Pieces of an Unfinished Life by Donna Mazzitelli is a moving and optimistic memoir. It is beautifully written. The cover is magnificent and perfectly conveys the messages we find in this book of self-discovery. Donna gratefully but also generously shares with us her...

I love the quote: “Stop letting food be the boss of you.” It’s so true when you think of it. We live for certain foods and they call out for our attention and ultimate consumption, even foods that aren’t good for us. Another good quote...

Set Free Autism and ADHD: Parenting Special Needs’ Children by Lilly J. Faith is an invaluable information resource for parents and caregivers on caring for children with special needs, particularly those with autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. While it is not meant to be...

Heart Disease & Hypertension: Vitamin Therapy for a Healthy Heart by Bryant Lusk is an educational self-help book with the aim of preventing, curbing, managing, and reducing high blood pressure and cardiovascular trouble. Over the course of twenty-seven chapters, Lusk introduces the reader to the...

Unleashing the Power of Respect: The I-M Approach, by Dr. Joseph Shrand, is a powerful, highly relatable self-help guide that examines human behavior and seeks to improve it through the lens of respect. Behavior can be a puzzling thing sometimes, and most humans try to...

Anyone who has had a heart attack knows that recovery can take a long time, and patients who have finished physical therapy may find that what they have already done is not enough. If this is the case for you (or if you know someone...

The Discovery of Germs by John Krieger is a fascinating exploration of humanity’s developing understanding of germs and disease through history. Krieger’s main focus is from 1600 onwards, carefully charting the development of the microscope, the beginnings of the scientific method, and then the gradual...

How does one go from having a great childhood, parents, and family to falling down the rabbit hole of depression? Melanie left home at eighteen to move in with her boyfriend because she felt like an adult. She didn’t need her parents anymore. Melanie dropped...

HELLucinate is a story about one woman’s trip through nighttime terrors that found a way of visiting her in the daytime, too. Linda Olarin’s detailed account of her experiences will leave readers wondering if there’s more than a medical explanation for her visions. The author...

All Walks of Life (and Death): A Behind-the-Scenes Look at 42 Years as a Firefighter/Paramedic, by John Spicuzza, is a riveting and educational memoir about the life of a firefighter and paramedic. This inside view offers slice-of-life stories that may help you decide if this...