Still the Soul Survives by Pamela Goldstein is an exploration of the enduring impacts of the Holocaust on survivors during their twilight years. The book offers insights into the emotional and psychological scars carried by those who lived through one of history's darkest periods, captured...

Beyond Fear and Suspicion by Vicky Pinpin-Feinstein is a moving exploration of the Ethiopian immigrant experience in America, particularly in the Washington, D.C. area. The story follows people fleeing Ethiopia for safety and a new life in America due to harsh political regimes, famine, and...

Crossing the Yellowstone: The Saga of a Montana Ranch Family is a journey into American history from 1894 to the 1940s. It was an era that followed the gold rush and civil war, at a time when the “Wild West” had been tamed, at least...

Adjacent to History by John J. Rilli is an engaging memoir that explores a family’s personal history shaped by the tides of history, yet not defined by historical figures or grandiose events. Instead, Rilli offers a personal account of his family's journey through America, starting...

We the Men by Jill Elaine Hasday examines the historical exclusion of women from public commemorations, national narratives, and legal recognition. Hasday talks about how women's contributions have been marginalized in monuments, celebrations, and education, while men's roles have been championed. Hasday speaks on how...

Valhalla Boys is Brennan Morton’s tribute to the men he served with during the Iraq war in the form of a memoir. Each chapter takes the reader through highlights of Basic Training, the selection of Special Forces candidates, training for Special Forces, and then his...

Houston, We Have a Solution! by Pete Maher is a compelling true story of how childhood passion helped shape life-changing moments. Readers are transported to the 1980s, where a young Maher takes on the challenge of restoring a 1968 Cadillac. What starts as a hands-on...

John Loeser: The Man Who Reimagined Pain is an engaging biography that follows the life and innovative work of Dr. John Loeser, a pioneer in pain medicine. From his early years as a highly decorated Vietnam War neurosurgeon to his groundbreaking work in the study...

The 1960s saw profound social and political change, particularly in the United States of America. It was in this world that Helen Miller spent her formative years as a young black woman at a time when the civil rights movement and black consciousness were making...

Annette Oppenlander's 5 Months: The Wait is part of the Biographical WWII Stories for Teens Series, and this one is set in April 1945 in Solingen, Germany. The war is over. Solingen has finally surrendered to the USA, but for some people, life cannot go...