Becoming the Brave One by Amanda Carrasco is a memoir that chronicles the author's journey through trauma, healing, and self-discovery. The book is divided into two parts: the first recounts the harrowing experiences of abuse, loss, and adversity that shaped Carrasco’s early life, while the...

Christina H. Wilson shares her life story in Believe: A Memoir in Stories, beginning with a childhood and adolescence marked by illness and the uniqueness of family, and shyness through her teen years. Her time at Hood College helped her gain independence and confidence, where...

Baby Steps: Becoming the Mom That I Needed by Sheryl Recinos is a well-written memoir that covers themes of courage, the importance of not giving up, having self-worth, and ending trauma cycles. It talks about Sheryl Recinos's personal experiences and journey throughout the early stages...

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...