On page 3 of From the Heartland: Semper Fi by J.W. Sloter, right under the dedication to all the men and women who have served in all branches of the armed services, there is this quote: “When is a ‘memoir’ not a ‘novel’? When lightly...

The Light in His Soul: Lessons from My Brother's Schizophrenia by Rebecca Schaper and Gerald Everett Jones tells the story of Call Richmond Jr. who went missing. After 20 years had passed, he suddenly appeared on the doorstep of a family member, homeless, suffering from...

Sun Night by E.H. de la Espriella is a memoir, telling the story of two boys, Santiago and Sebastian, brothers connected by an exceptionally tight bond. The older one, Sebastian, is sensitive, pensive, and artistic while the younger Santiago is outgoing, athletic, and boisterous yet...

Musings of a Military Maverick by Yoginder Sharma is a heartwarming memoir that is a testimony to the three things that last forever; faith, hope, and love. The book throws light on the unconditional love the author had for his Greek wife, Despina, whom he...

Building Inspector Memories by Ron S. North is a collection of 104 real-life stories or commentaries as experienced by actual building inspectors working in British Columbia, Canada. North worked as an inspector, chief inspector, or manager for thirty-four years. He developed this collection from his...

Artie Van Why's 9/11: A Survivor's Story is a nonfiction memoir. Van Why was there, at Ground Zero, when the first plane hit the World Trade Center. He had originally moved to New York City in pursuit of a career as an actor, and had...

Boot Language: A Memoir by Vanya Erickson left me feeling sad. In this memoir, Erickson tells about her childhood. She grew up with an alcoholic father, who seemed to hate her, and a mother who refused to seek medical help for her children due to...

Hundred Miles to Nowhere: An Unlikely Love Story by Elisa Korenne is the author’s personal story and it is the typical romantic interlude when a city girl meets a country boy and they fall in love. The story begins with Elisa moving to New York...

Amsterdam Exposed: An American’s Journey into the Red Light District by David Wienir takes readers into the heart of the red light district to witness powerful encounters and meet the women who work there. Entering his third year of law school at Berkeley and about...

Mother Tongue: A Saga of Three Generations of Balkan Women by Tania Romanov is a non-fictional memoir about Tania’s family background and her heritage. Mother Tongue is a story that moves through multiple generations. The book begins with Tania visiting their homeland in Croatia from...