A special bond exists between a pet and its owner/caregiver. It’s difficult to explain to someone who doesn’t (and never has) owned a pet. But, from one dog lover/owner to another, I can vouch for its existence. So can Don Hughes, as evident in his...

Parenthood comes with so many responsibilities and decisions that, as a parent, you can only hope you are doing the best for your child. Transister by Kate Brookes is an emotional yet inspiring journey of a family raising a transgender child. Kate gives birth to...

The Last Real Immigrant by Joseph Galliani gives a detailed account of the Galliani family spanning three continents. Giorgio Joseph's father was brought up in Libya, which was, at the time, an Italian colony. He had not attended high school but was an excellent mechanic....

Ten Lanterns: Light Your Way—Lighten Your Pain by Evagoras Evagorou is a motivational memoir and self-help book that traces the author's journey to his personal transformation through decades of experiential learning. Evagorou uses a train journey as a metaphor, recounting his encounters with illuminating individuals...

The Fairytale, The True Story of a Mature Couple and Their Adventures in Italy, Sicily, and England as They Take One Last Chance at Love by Debbie Mancuso is a memoir about finding love again at any age and under any circumstances. Debbie and Preston’s...

The Last Man on Earth: A Lonely Battle Against OCD is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, autobiographical writing, and mental health issues subgenres. It is best suited to the adult reading audience owing to difficult discussions, strong language, and self-harm references. Penned by...

Top of Heart: How a New Approach to Business Saved My Life and Can Save Yours Too by Grant Muller is a book that upends formulaic get-rich-quick business models and the belief that professional interactions depend on calculated manipulation. Muller contends that success must center...

Domenic Aversa narrates his emotional life journey in his memoir Thank Goliath. The author discusses his rebellious childhood in Canada with his poor Italian immigrant family. Domenic’s mother tried her best to keep him in line, but the constant discipline and harsh words caused him...

Marty Ohlhaut, his wife, Joeline, and children Grace, Julie, Mollie, Max, and Angela, are going on the much-anticipated vacation to the Canadian Rockies. They plan to camp and enjoy the outdoors, as trips to the wild have been Marty's passion since a memorable Wild West...

The Virgin Chronicles is an engaging memoir by Marina DelVecchio about a young woman’s complex relationship with her adoptive mother, Ann. Kathy is used to her mother calling her “putana,” a Greek word with two meanings; a dirty word for the vagina and whore. Little...