Our Father Who Art in an Iron Lung by Douglas Dodd delivers inspiration in the incredible true story of Bruce Dodd. A Navy veteran, MIT graduate, and production manager, Bruce’s life takes a dramatic turn when he is struck by polio in 1955. From that...

High Hopes by Anne Abel is a memoir that captures the author's transformative journey through music, self-discovery, and overcoming personal challenges. The book begins with Abel's decision to travel to Australia to attend Bruce Springsteen concerts, a leap of faith that becomes a pivotal moment...

Becoming the Brave One by Amanda Carrasco is a memoir that chronicles the author's journey through trauma, healing, and self-discovery. The book is divided into two parts: the first recounts the harrowing experiences of abuse, loss, and adversity that shaped Carrasco’s early life, while the...

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,...

You Are Not Broken by Melinda Zappone is an inspiring self-help book that shares helpful tips on how we can heal from emotional and psychological trauma. Zappone introduces the Toolbox Approach, which is an effective way to deal with the emotional traumas we are holding...

Float Your Boat by Umar Siddiqui presents a framework for engaging with therapy from the perspective of someone living with schizoaffective bipolar disorder. He organizes his approach around three principles: acceptance, persistence, and resistance, applied at three levels. Siddiqui frames therapy as assessment rather than...

Emily Sayre Smith’s Smartass: A Memoir of a Mouthy Girl is not so aptly named, because she was an obedient and thoughtful child. Born to the Reverend and Mrs. Parke, unfairly, she became the scapegoat child. When her father failed to keep his stipend in...

My Three Lives: A Memoir by Tina Cole is a fascinating account of a woman who has navigated fame, family, and personal trials with resilience and grace. The memoir is structured into three distinct "lives," each representing a significant chapter in Tina's journey, from her...

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...

Gender identity is, perhaps, one of the most misunderstood concepts or constructs, alongside or after sexual orientation. Steeped in societal norms, most of the world seems always ready to judge, shun, and even reject what does not align with its perceptions and culture, rather than...