Back From Suicide is a moving memoir detailing the life of Patrick Wood, a well-loved and gifted young man who struggled with mental health issues. With a vibrant social circle and a longed-for programming internship in Munich, Patrick seemed to be thriving. However, after a...

Breaking the Cage by Nassa Haymour is an inspiring tale of one young woman’s struggle to break free from the religious and societal constraints placed on her by culture and to “follow her dreams”. Like her mother before her, Nassa dreamed of a life of...

Tony V Bunion, Jr. recounts growing up in Havana, Florida, in a low-income family with an incarcerated father and a mother who worked while relying on government aid in Breakin Cycles. Exposed to crime and poverty, he became the first male in his family to...

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...

Buckle Up and Enjoy the Ride by Bill Carr successfully fulfills its subtitle, “Finding Your Own Path to Resilience, Gratitude, and Peace.” The book is a series of extremely personal essays by the author, each including pearls of wisdom that are worth reading....

In Being Broken, Geoffrey R. Jonas offers a raw and intimate account of a family’s collapse under the weight of narcissistic abuse, addiction, and mental illness. Through a blend of memoir and psychological insight, Jonas chronicles his sister’s tragic death from fentanyl poisoning, his stepfather’s...

Beyond the Darkness by Dr. Chad Scott is a powerful and personal journey through the world of dark tourism. We find ourselves visiting historical sites of tragedy, atrocity, and human suffering in this bizarre but intriguing hobby. From Auschwitz and the Paris Catacombs to Ground...

Beneath the African Sun by Barry Maughan is an interesting read about life and travels through Africa by the author and his wife, and later their children. It is a challenging book to summarize because it is so rich in details of multiple countries and...

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...

Be There: My Lived Experience with My Sister’s Bipolar Disorder by Linsey Willis offers a profound look into the complexities of mental illness, woven through the personal journey of the author and her sister, Betsy. This memoir is a courageous and heartfelt narrative that brings...