Sue Tidwell and her husband's first memorable experience in Africa involved a species that not many would look forward to seeing in their motherland continent: tsetse flies. Getting attacked by possibly infected tsetse flies was one of the many surprises that lay in store for...

If you have studied at almost any university, Dave Rotell’s memoir, College in the 80s: One Syracuse Story – which encompasses the typical characteristics of drinking, partying, drugs, financial distress, and making lifelong friends – is likely to sound quite familiar and relatable. However, the...

Cowboy from Prague: An Immigrant’s Pursuit of the American Dream by Charles Ota Heller is a powerful memoir that tells of a frightened young boy coming to America following the Second World War and his family’s determination to assimilate into their new country and literally...

Everyone has dreams, but few people give their all for them. Heidi Eliason sold her house, quit her job, and set aside her financial stability to allow herself to live her own dream. She bought a motorhome and with Rylie, her dog, she began her...

Carbon Under Pressure by Meg Heart is a book based on real events. This emotional and moving story begins with Rose being awoken by her sixteen-year-old daughter’s sobs and tears. Rose was taken by surprise at her daughter's emotional breakdown as she was always cheerful....

Have you ever heard of The Equus Addictus gene? Perhaps you have inherited it, too? Equine conduit Esta G. Bernstein admits to having inherited the Equus Addictus gene. She’s obsessed with horses and has a remarkable, special bond with this noble creature. Some people may...

Chasing bin Laden: My Hunt for the World's Most Notorious Terrorist by Barbara K. Janik is a memoir with an alternative story pertaining to the capture of arguably one of the most dangerous humans on the planet. More than that, Janik's first-person telling and account...

Caravan of Pain: The True Story of the Tattoo the Earth Tour is a work of non-fiction in the autobiography and music memoir subgenres, and was penned by author Scott Alderman. Intended for the adult reading audience, the book does contain explicit language and moderate...

Chasing Zorba: A Journey of Self-Discovery in a VW Bus, by Jerry Steimel, is an intriguing travelogue of introspection and fulfilling a lifelong dream. The Vietnam War is a powder keg in America, along with other social issues, and the author has just finished college....

Captain's Logbook: Escaping Nine to Five for 24/7 is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, autobiographical, and life at sea subgenres. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by author John De Silva, the titular captain of the book. In...