Wrong Bird by Matthew West-James is a memoir built around moments when his confidence and his reality collided. The book begins with his teenage decision to mark a turning point in life with a phoenix tattoo that later proves to be nearly identical to the...

“I needed to get lost for a summer. Putting aside books and job interviews, I took a job working in the prettiest environment most people will never see.” I wouldn't say Bill Gerencer, the author of Working Waterfront, got lost; I'm sure he found himself...

What Really Happened to Marion and Candace by Cynthia Cook is the true story of the collapse of a sister bond after dementia enters a family. Marion Horsell, an aging artist living in Park City, depends on her adult son, Shane, and his partner, Sunshine,...

Where the Air Grows Thin: Memoir of a Mountaineer by Nicole LoBiondo takes readers on an incredible journey through the world’s tallest peaks while exploring the connection between love, loss, and the human spirit. The book begins with a gripping account of LoBiondo’s survival during...

In his memoir With You in the Moment, Marcus Batterbury documents his mother Renee’s life from childhood through adulthood, sharing details of her marriage and raising children, which include his own memories as well. He talks about her travels, hospital visits, and both of their...

Matthew Check’s memoir, What Would Philip Roth Do?, is an exploration of music, identity, love, and self-discovery. Framed by a fictional conversation with novelist Philip Roth, the book combines humor, cultural insight, and personal stories into an engaging tale. The Roth figure acts as a...

When Your Mother Calls You Home by Tracie Ball is her memoir that shares how Tracie worked on healing herself from past wounds and finding happiness. The book opens with Tracie living with her partner André and working together on a reforestation project in Ecuador....

Wounded Wings: One Man’s Secret Struggle by Jeanne Donovan and Ronald I. Johnson is more than just a bittersweet biography of one man’s life; it is a social documentary of the times and a hard, no-holds-barred look at the evils of childhood sexual abuse, particularly...

Could a skateboarding youth who was afraid of the sight of blood become a skilled surgeon? This was the unlikely start to a career in medicine for Ryan McPherson, D.O. Skeptical parents added to his dilemma. The author revisits his formative years in While You...

William R. Waddell and Linda met in high school, but it wasn't until university that they realized they were in love. Since they got married, they have faced numerous challenges together, for example, finding employment and a stable home. However, they also had wonderful experiences,...