Numb is a powerful memoir by Christina Schwartz. It speaks about her steadfast attempts to escape an abusive relationship with her partner, Josh. Initially, Josh is full of affection and makes endless promises to Christina about building a brighter future together. But slowly, his gentleness...

It’s a Sign by Max Karplev is his memoir in which he shares life experiences across several years, connecting them to a meaningful set of patterns. Karplev talks about time in Moscow and his wife’s rehabilitation in Siberia, and on to his solo journey to...

In her prologue to What Love Leaves Behind, Karen A. Hansen writes that her poems are not perfect. But I beg to differ. True, not all twenty-eight are perfectly rhymed, not all perfectly metered. But each one captures the kind of grief and devotion we...

Orgsm: Inside the Matriarchal Cult of OneTaste chronicles Ruwan Meepagala’s personal journey inside OneTaste, the controversial organization that built its entire philosophy and business around “Orgasmic Meditation” (OM). The memoir follows Ruwan from a chance encounter with a cryptic invitation to a New York meetup...

Nowadays, many marriages end in divorce. Our way of thinking as a society has changed over time, which has made communication between people more difficult. Without realizing it, we create a code that we acquire through culture and our experiences, among other things. Therefore, if...

Karina: One Woman's Journey from Fear to Freedom by K. K. Biernath is a memoir of a woman who finds herself and thrives against all odds. Born and raised in Poland, Karina followed a path of success many would envy. She was traveling abroad, mastering...

Keith Thorn’s No Mud: No Lotus uses the metaphor of mud to describe difficult life experiences such as grief, loss, burnout, and depression, which often precede healing or renewal. He argues that cultural habits encourage avoiding pain, but meaningful change requires fully experiencing discomfort rather...

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,...

Overdue: An Adoptee Finally Finds Her Roots in the Third Third of Life by Tonni Johnston is a heartfelt memoir that traces the author’s long journey to understanding and accepting her identity as an adoptee. The story moves through different stages of Tonni’s life, from...

Raising Future Adults by David Krasky is a comprehensive guide for parents. Spanning topics from mental health to academic performance, the book offers practical strategies grounded in contemporary and everyday challenges. The author explores modern parenting dilemmas, such as the debate between helicopter and free-range...