If you’re a fan of medieval history in general, monastic history in particular, or all things Irish, A Monastic Landscape: The Cistercians In Medieval Ireland by Dr. Breda Lynch is for you. Beginning with an overview of the early church and the spread of Christianity...

In The Shell and the Octopus: A Memoir, author Rebecca Stirling has written one of the most soul-searching books about how parents can influence their children and the paths that they take in life. This book takes the reader on a journey, showing how parents...

With all the advancements in technology, access to information has been made easier than ever. While this may have been achieved for the general good of mankind, it is devastating that not everyone shares the same view. The latter is especially true for members of...

Remembering Home by Gloria J Cunningham is the story of Cunningham's life, her special memories with her family, and their traditions. Growing up in North Carolina, Cunningham beautifully describes their daily routines, the hard work of her grandparents and mother, their humble home, and their...

Rock and Roll Nightmares: True Stories, Volume 1 is all about the dark side of rock and roll music personalities, which are exposed in this narration by rock music writer and documentary director Staci Layne Wilson in a very juicy manner. Welcome to this collective...

The 8th Field Hospital, by Andrew C. Carr, MD and Roberta R. Carr, is the memoir of a young neurologist’s time served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War in 1966 when Carr was 31 years old. As the title indicates, Carr served at...

Dissociation typically refers to a psychological defense that protects the psyche from emotionally overwhelming events. Childhood abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and substance abuse plague American society to the extent that they are the cause of some of the most adverse effects on the health of...

The Red Sandals by Jing Li is a moving memoir about a strong woman who overcomes tremendous odds to leave her home country, travels to America, and builds a life for herself, her husband, and her daughter. The story starts in China when the author...

Ship of Blood: Mutiny and Slaughter Aboard the Harry A. Berwind, and the Quest for Justice by Charles Oldham tells the true-life story of three shipmates’ fight for justice. On a moonlit night in October 1905, the schooner Harry A. Berwind was found in distress....

Chinatown in San Francisco is an important site that exhibits the history and culture of Chinese immigrants in the United States. Nowadays it is a recognized tourist destination because of its restaurants and other attractions. It is also a way to learn a little more...