Lazy Love: Recognizing and Reversing the 4 Threats to Any Successful Relationship by Keion Henderson explores how to enhance relationships with family, friends, and partners. This interesting read delves into the familiar concept of ‘lazy love’ where complacency and neglect undermine the depth and fulfillment...

Stress, anxiety, emotional anguish, and several other facets of modern living can take a toll on a person's mental health and general well-being. Bonnie Ross is a Reiki Master, meditation teacher, and energy practitioner with over 25 years of experience in the corporate world. In...

Burden of Truth by Robbie Carrier Bethel and Kim Malcolm goes beyond a family’s struggle to claim their inheritance; it also explores the enduring injustices faced by their community, confronting both historical and contemporary prejudice. Legal documents show that the Carrier family took the title...

The adoption journey is different for everyone, and that’s true for both Finley and Sofie, but it’s also true for the mother who raised them. The Branches We Cherish by Linda Sexton tells the story of each member of this unique family, from Linda herself...

Since he was young, Mark P. Vogley suffered from anxiety, and this condition persisted throughout his life. He felt anxiety when he attempted to cheat on a Spanish test in school, during his years of dental school (when Vogley was advised to run around the building...

Journey of a Survivor: Demons and Predators by Maigen Jones is a powerful account that combines the author's personal experiences of abuse with important advice for parents on protecting children from predators. The book covers both online and offline dangers, offering insights into recognizing warning...

The Child Catcher: A Fight for Justice and Truth by Andrew Bridge is a non-fiction account that chronicles Bridge's involvement in a landmark civil rights lawsuit against the State of Alabama. The book details the battle to free children confined to the violent and secretive...

Hotel Goodbyes by Stephen Jon Thompson is a profoundly moving memoir that navigates the turbulent waters of a childhood marked by abandonment, poverty, and uncertainty. The story begins with a poignant moment in a Reno motel room in 1980, where nine-year-old Stephen is left to...

How to Teach Kids Empathy by Ann Hester is a comprehensive guide for parents and caregivers to nurture empathy in children. It offers various techniques, such as modeling empathetic behavior, practicing reflective listening, and creating a safe space for emotional expression. The guide underscores the importance...

Larry Odell Johnson, author of What Is We To You?!, was born in Harlem. Growing up in Amsterdam Avenue, he is surrounded by various relatives, and different events shape his growing up during the Jim Crow era. Discrimination against black people is rampant, but he...