Twice the Family by Julie Ryan McGue is a heartfelt memoir that examines the often emotionally charged themes of identity, belonging, and becoming. Through the perspectives of Julie and her twin sister Jenny, the book offers an intimate exploration of their adoption journey and the...

The Magic of Normal: Hope, Love, and Beyond by Dr. Maky Zanganeh is a deeply inspiring memoir that delves into resilience, transformation, and the healing power of community. Dr. Zanganeh, a biotech CEO and cancer survivor, chronicles her journey through personal and professional upheavals, navigating...

Temporary Beauty: A Memoir about Panic Disorder and Finding Purpose through Art and Meditation by Myles Katherine Coleman offers an intimate, poignant look into the author's battles with mental health and her journey toward self-acceptance through art and mindfulness. Coleman divides her memoir into six...

The Naked Sailor by Norman Coutts is a memoir recounting the adventurous, often humorous journey of a novice sailor who sets out to navigate the South China Sea. When Captain Rob invites the author to help pilot his boat, Norm's excitement is quickly tempered by...

One Maundy Thursday night, while Judith E. Bowen was doing volunteer work at church, she had a revealing moment. Suddenly, she found herself in an unknown place. What most impressed her was the presence of Jesus, whom she saw for a few moments. Judith was...

In The End of the World (As We Know It), author Kayla Kruse draws from her own extraordinary experiences to share some astonishing anecdotes from her life. Traumatized as a young teenager after being drugged and assaulted at a party she attended when she was...

The Nutcracker Chronicles by Janine Kovac is a memoir that explores Kovac's journey as a ballerina and her early aspirations, which included becoming a psychologist. Influenced by a music box ballerina, Kovac begins ballet lessons at Fort Bliss, later admiring prima ballerina Renée Segapeli after...

In 1998 Nanda, Jane Edberg's son of 19, was pronounced dead on the railroad tracks. This compelled Jane to write a memoir about her unconventional path through grief using the profound transformative power of art. She mapped Nanda’s life and death, showing the beauty and...

The Ghost Queen: Welcome To My Life by Bella Masala is a candid memoir that explores relationships, sexual intimacy, and self-discovery through a series of personal stories. Bella talks about her journey with love, heartbreak, and painful childhood memories. Despite embracing her femininity and desire...

True Confessions of an Ambivalent Caregiver is a collection of essays by Cindy Eastman. The desire to commiserate with other caregivers and make people aware of the growing need for resources for older people and their families motivated the author to write these essays. Eastman...