When Claudia was four years old, it became clear that she had severe hearing loss. Claudia's condition was caused by the side effect of a medication her mother had taken for nausea during her pregnancy. There weren't many options for people with hearing loss in...

The Dr. Seuss quote at the beginning of Things of Little Consequence introduces aspects of the book’s theme. John Casey contends that complex questions—often with questionable motives—should be answered with direct, honest simplicity. Little consequence refers to common perceptions deemed to be culturally insignificant that...

Nothing is more terrifying for a mother than losing her child. Kathleen's 39-year-old son, Chad, took his own life on October 14, 2014. Since that fateful day, Kathleen's life has drastically changed. She spent three horrifying years immersed in intense grief, anger, and guilt. Kathleen...

What would be the outcome of shedding the harmful doctrines imposed on us by self-serving organizations and embarking on an unimpaired journey of truth and self-discovery? Existence With and Without Time: Discovering the True Nature of Humankind by Michael J. Zino raises important questions about...

Equal parts hopeful and poignant, By Accident: A Memoir of Letting Go by Joanne Greene chronicles tragic and moving moments, providing powerful reflections on overcoming tragedy, loss, and pain. Life changes suddenly for Greene when she is hit by a car at a crosswalk. The...

What is life really about, and what can we do to live a meaningful Christian life? Life comes with its fair share of challenges, but as Christians, we are called o to be pilgrims and serve a higher purpose. The life of a pilgrim is...

Pearls of Light: Passion, Poetry and Positive Affirmations by Andrew Pacholyk is a shining collection that effortlessly weaves together the realms of verse, feeling, and uplifting affirmations. This is a heartfelt journey that embraces readers with its poetic verses while guiding them toward self-discovery, empowerment,...

Treat yourselves to this inspiring true-life story of a self-made man who followed his passion and built a successful business centered around comfort foods to find fulfillment and contentment. Pieman, The Papa D Story by June V. Bourgo and Dennis Bourgo is an autobiographical memoir...

How We Go On: Self-Compassion, Courage, and Gratitude on the Path Forward by Ken Druck, Ph.D. is an empowering, thoughtful guide to finding a way forward after heartbreaking loss. Druck leads us into a personal examination of each stage of our lives from childhood, including...

In Mother Stella, Ryan Baxter guides readers to a spiritual, enlightening path by relating Mother Stella's life story and her message of love. The book starts at the very beginning: Stella's birth and childhood in Iceland, where she explores the beauty of her country and...