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,...

Where the Valley Widens is a heartfelt and deeply evocative memoir that chronicles Lindsey Williams’s journey as a music teacher, conductor, and mentor. Through the lens of her experiences, Williams explores themes of resilience, community, and the transformative power of music. The narrative spans nearly...

Walking Each Other Home Again by Laurie Oman relates how the author and her husband arrive in a remote village in Saharan Niger for a two-year Peace Corps assignment focused on health education. Laurie learns the Hausa language and settles in with community members, from...

What I Hope You Remember by Keith Thorn is an introspective memoir that blends heartfelt storytelling with life-earned wisdom. The book is a collection of letters and reflections addressing healing, forgiveness, and the transformative power of presence. Thorn writes with unflinching honesty about the struggles...

Waves, Wind, and Wisdom: Volume II is an illuminating memoir that takes readers on a journey to the beautiful locales of Port Isabel in Texas. In this book, author Keith Thorn recalls his experiences exploring the beaches of South Padre Island with his partner, Melody....

Wounded Wings by Jeanne Donovan and Ronald I. Johnson is one of the most moving stories I have ever read. It is about the life of Gilbert Lee Johnson, as written by his siblings, based on his diaries, prolific notes, and writings. The authors have...

Stacy Schaffer, MA, LPC, is the author of With Love from a Children's Therapist. Throughout her early years, Schaffer learned not to trust adults, as a close relative had sexually abused her, and her mother did not protect or even believe her. Schaffer endured torture, malnourishment,...

Was It a Dream? by Larada Horner-Miller is a deeply personal collection of poems that chronicles the author’s journey and love of poetry. It covers her struggles and reflections over fifteen years. She talks about humanity and her connection to the Maya, sharing her time...

Where Did I Go? A Memoir Plus by Francene Gillis is a well-written memoir and informative book that provides a glimmer of hope to anyone struggling with brain injuries. Francene writes a bit about her background growing up, describing a series of traumas and tragedies...