Last Seen by Larry McDonald is a heartfelt memoir that offers a rich history of the Metropolitan Police Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs in Washington, DC. The book highlights the clubs' origins, pays tribute to influential leaders such as James Jabbo Kenner and Bill Butler, and...

Life, Luck and Liaisons by John Burgess is a memoir of a young man’s journey into adulthood during the middle decades of the twentieth century. Born into a family with a notable heritage, the author’s parents eventually settled in Tauranga, where his father purchased a...

'The land of plenty' is how Arῡnė Savage describes America in her memoir Lost My Mind Here Someplace. Born in Lithuania, both her parents escaped to South Africa, but as long as she could remember, inspired by the media, films, and magazines, the author wanted...

Living in Colour by Simone Hewitt is a heartfelt memoir that explores the theme of Black sisterhood while following the author on her journey of self-discovery. From a young age, Hewitt struggled to understand the prejudice her grandmother faced for being a woman of mixed...

Arta Lucescu-Boutcher’s memoir Loss, Voyage, and Rebirth chronicles her life from childhood in Romania through immigration to France and the United States, highlighting experiences of family, cultural adaptation, education, and identity. Raised by her mother, Mamica, and stepfather, Victor, under the Ceaușescu regime, she faced...

Life Thoughts: Profoundly Wise and Marginally Silly Reflections by Hovig Nassanian presents a collection of musings, quotes, and anecdotal stories interwoven with music recommendations. Nassanian addresses themes such as parenthood’s emotional spectrum, comparing creative processes to childbirth, and recounts personal family experiences, including his grandmother...

Lessons in Hope by Juliet Cutler shows how education at the MaaSAE Girls Lutheran Secondary School (MGLSS) transforms Maasai women’s lives by breaking cultural barriers like early marriage and limited opportunities. Through detailed stories of graduates—like Josephine Sambeke Laizer, who became an education officer; Dr....

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...

Our modern world was shaped by the Industrial Revolution, a phenomenon that emerged during the late 18th century. Productivity increased due to the use of machinery and the investment of capital, holding the promise of a better life for all. Dr. Peter Brews examines the...

Saying that we work relentlessly should serve as a warning sign, not a source of pride. Although seeking to be in control is not a negative, we must learn to choose our battles. In Life But Make It Manageable, Tia Warrick teaches us to make...