Unexpected Awakening

22 Days at a Buddhist Monastery Freed Me from Abuse
By Laurie S. Jacobson

In Unexpected Awakening, Laurie S. Jacobson shares her transformative journey during a 22-day retreat at a Buddhist monastery, where she confronts the aftermath of a tumultuous marriage and deep-seated trauma. The narrative begins with her escape from an abusive relationship and the hope that meditation...

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Beneath the African Sun

A Memoir
By Barry Maughan

Beneath the African Sun by Barry Maughan is an interesting read about life and travels through Africa by the author and his wife, and later their children. It is a challenging book to summarize because it is so rich in details of multiple countries and...

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Survive Grief & Come Back to Life

The Memoir of a Survivor
By Paula Roscoe

Survive Grief & Come Back to Life by Paula J Roscoe is a heartbreaking, compassionate, and uplifting memoir of a survivor. It discusses death, grief, and what one can expect to feel following the death of someone dear to them. It contains information on the grieving...

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Last Nerve

A Memoir of Illness and the Endurance of Family
By Mindy Uhrlaub

Last Nerve by Mindy Uhrlaub chronicles her deeply personal experiences navigating health crises, family challenges, and the emotional toll of caregiving. After being diagnosed with an ALS gene mutation in 2018, Uhrlaub faces the possibility of inheriting ALS, a disease that has already affected her...

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To Then and Back Again

By Jerry Bryson McMillan

To Then and Back Again by Terry Bryson McMillan is an informal account told as if to a pal, possibly around a campfire, the pal being the reader, whom he often refers to as “my friend.” It covers McMillan’s life from birth until shortly after...

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Land Rich, Cash Poor

My Family's Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer
By Brian Reisinger

Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family's Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer by Brian Reisinger tells the story of his family's four-generation farm in Wisconsin, beginning with his great-grandfather, Alois, who emigrated from Europe in 1909. The Reisinger family faced numerous...

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The Stories They Hear

Expecting Greatness as the Key to Success
By Dr. William Keyes IV

The Stories They Hear shares the incredible influence of Dr. William Keyes IV in mentoring the "Talented Tenth," shaping the future of academically adept African American men through the Institute for Responsible Citizenship. With a wealth of experience, Dr. Keyes speaks on overcoming health battles...

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Unlimited Heart

How To Transform Your Pain Into Purpose
By Jim Kaveney

In Unlimited Heart: How to Transform Your Pain into Purpose, Jim Kaveney presents an inspiring and heartwarming memoir that chronicles his painful life journey while struggling with atrial fibrillation (AFib). The book captures key moments, including Kaveney's experience in a large family, his early childhood...

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God Was Always Speaking, I Just Wasn't Listening

A Veteran's Journey from Suppression to Salvation
By Ben Duelley

God Was Always Speaking, I Just Wasn't Listening is a work of Christian writing by author Ben Duelley, who shares his deeply personal journey through depression and anxiety into a life transformed by faith. Duelley outwardly seemed very successful in his position as a Naval...

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All Skate

True Stories From Middle Life
By Lori Jakiela

All Skate by Lori Jakiela is a series of biographical essays taken from her life. They range in length, tone, and tenor. Le Petite Butt has Lori and her friend discussing body image and beauty standards while trying on swimsuits, with her friend offering a...

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