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...

Life on the Frontier by Jacqueline Bachar and Paul Bachar Jr. is a compilation of Mary Lott’s letters from 1826 to 1846 after settlement on the Ohio frontier from New York. They describe the difficulties of travel and frontier life, including health problems affecting family...

In Middle Miles, Cory Mortensen is cycling from the Canadian to the Mexican border. He’s a middle-aged man, but what his body feels, his mind merely acknowledges. It’s a journey that will take 27 days, and one in which he will experience vast changes in...

Against All Odds by Tristian Smith is a well-written memoir and a compelling call to learn from the struggles and triumphs of Tristian’s journey through the foster care system. The author writes about his background growing up in hardship and poverty, and the tragic death...

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...

Echoes of the Soul by Melyssa Tirase is a collection of original poetry that, together, paints a picture in verse on the human experience through varied stylistic devices. Among them, Bride of Shadows uses gothic imagery and cyclical motifs to depict innocence against harsh reality....

The Rooster in the Drive Thru by Peggy Badgett is a warm and funny look at the author’s life as she moves from her small-town childhood to the busy world of motherhood in the suburbs. The book is a collection of true stories about growing...

Shirley M. Phillips’ How Not to Fly an Airplane: A Female Pilot’s Journey is a compelling memoir that takes readers through the highs and lows of her groundbreaking career as a female pilot in a male-dominated industry. With humor, candor, and emotional depth, Phillips recounts...

Musings of Mannarkoil Professor by Gopalan Srinivasan documents his life experiences through personal anecdotes. He discusses challenges South Indians face with Western naming conventions, detailing frequent mispronunciations and confusions. He recounts early writing rituals using traditional materials and transitions to pencils and pens, describing their...