Discovering that one has been deceived about one’s origins is a strong premise for a compelling fiction narrative. However, Taken From The Cradle by Devorah Lee is not fiction but a raw and emotionally grounded memoir that chronicles her lifelong quest for identity and belonging...

Raven Oak's Voices Carry mirrors the struggles of standing out and facing obstacles for refusing to accept a false identity. It depicts the challenges that a queer protagonist faced while growing up with her family and as a middle school teacher who did her best...

Someday is Today by Allison Manswell is a comprehensive guide that delves into the intricate dynamics of racial equity within the workplace, offering insights that go beyond surface discussions to tackle the emotional ramifications of discrimination. Through character-driven narratives, Manswell encourages readers to confront their...

In Interrupting Violence, Cobe Williams and Josh Gryniewicz narrate Cobe's journey of transitioning from a path of chaos to advocating for safety and peace. The memoir depicts Cobe's questionable acts and his wrongful imprisonment before he finally turned his life around and became a community...

In Classical Arabic and the Hibernation of the Arab Mind, Walid Khalil discusses the impact of language development on modernization in the Arab world, attributing the region's slow progress to the lack of a standardized written system for spoken dialects. Arab societies rely on oral...

Reflections of a Troubled Black Man: A Teacher's Quest, Turning Fear Into Strength, and Pain Into Passion is a memoir penned by author Morris H. Ervin Jr. This compelling work explores the author's journey from a troubled youth to a transformative educator. Ervin recounts his...

Philip Caravella's memoir, Americans: The Beautiful, details his family's experiences from World War II to their life in Cleveland. His father, Robert Caravella, served in Europe with the 125th Anti-Aircraft Mobile Artillery Gun Battalion, earning three Bronze Stars, while his brother, Louis Caravella, worked...

In her memoir The Girl with Three Birthdays, Patti Eddington shares her adoption story, revealing that she accepted her older half-sister's account that a social worker facilitated her adoption from her biological mother, Lois. However, an aunt later contradicted this, stating Lois had handed Patti...

Many people believe that anxiety is normal since it is so prevalent in today’s society. Kelly Jeanne Pittman’s wonderful book, Unleashing Happiness, shares the knowledge she learned while seeking ways to calm her child’s anxious thoughts. Kelly and her husband adopted a young girl from...

In REAL Psychology: Rational Emotional Analysis in Liberation, Dr. Scott Flagg presents a transformative framework for personal growth. This framework emphasizes self-awareness and emotional understanding, distinguishing between emotions and feelings to enhance relational dynamics. The book guides readers through the complexities of human experience, delving...