In this illuminating memoir, Momoko Uno shares her experiences during the recent COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of its subsequent travel and quarantine restrictions on her personal life. Fourteen Days follows Momoko's journey as she navigates her mother's terminal illness and her own emotional, physical,...

In Just Keepin' it Real!, Anaj Miram shares a heartfelt and honest glimpse into her life, taking us on a journey through the ups and downs from her childhood to adulthood. The memoir kicks off with her challenging early years in Toronto, where she faced...

Walking Each Other Home: Intimate Conversations on Writing and Life by Notable Poets of the 20th Century by Michael Hogan offers readers a delightful peek into the personal and poetic world shared with his illustrious friends and colleagues. Hogan, a seasoned poet and educator himself,...

Finding Ruby by Richard Rothman is a thoughtful and deeply personal examination of the intricate connection between family history and individual identity. This reflective narrative explores the lives of several generations, focusing primarily on the author's biological grandfather, Rubin “Ruby” Schechter, a devoted idealist whose...

Wanderer’s Journey by Vedran Dedić is a moving and emotionally charged memoir that skillfully melds the universal appeal of football with the personal struggles and triumphs of a refugee searching for a new home. Dedić's journey from Bosnia to Germany and eventually to the United...

Josh Bottomly's Eucatastrophe is an engaging exploration of personal crisis and triumph over life’s profound challenges. With an introspective tone, Bottomly delves into his experiences of grappling with mental health, particularly depression, and the indelible impact it has had on his personal and professional life....

Brenda Coffee’s Maya Blue is a memoir of unusual strength, resilience, resonance, and purpose. Her story reads like a mainstream thriller but her voice is so candid and conversational that readers will invest unconditional trust in even the most alarmingly shocking sections of her narrative....

Revisiting the Depths is a memoir by Amy Tan that combines personal transformation with an appreciation of the natural world. The book chronicles the author’s return to diving after three decades, using the underwater environment as a metaphor for self-discovery, resilience, and healing. Set against...

The Light From a Thousand Wounds: A Mother's Memoir of Finding Beauty in Life's Darkest Moments by Corey Hatfield is a deeply moving account of resilience and hope in the face of adversity. The story takes the reader through Corey's life as a mother navigating...

Mighty Joe Mui by Jeremy Durgana is an enlightening book about Joe's journey as an athlete and the life he lived outside the world of soccer. Joe's story is packed with wise lessons and details about how he became an excellent athlete. Even as a...