Baki Topal’s memoir, Cutting Into the Silence, explores his humble beginning in a small mountain village in Turkey. We get a glimpse at his family dynamics, culture, life experiences, and the events that set him on the path to becoming a surgeon in Belgium. Topal...

Higher education has faced many complex challenges over the years. Michael Horowitz, a seasoned chancellor of six different institutions of higher education, presents readers with a revolutionary framework called "radical cooperation," which seeks to serve students overlooked by traditional mainstream colleges. According to Horowitz, there's...

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...

In Mother’s Ruin: A Mother’s Addiction and Her Daughter’s Survival, Belle Mills talks about her upbringing with her mother, Moya, whose alcoholism, inconsistent rules, and shifting moods shaped Mills’s life. She shares episodes of punishment, anxiety, and detachment, alongside moments of affection and routine. Mills...

The Fearless Socialpreneur by Rob Douk is a business book that emphasizes the importance of combining entrepreneurship with ethics. Born in a labor camp during the genocide in Cambodia, Rob learned the significance of hope and resilience from his parents' escape to America. He applied...

In Black and White: 20 Years to Life by Theresa Granville provides a gripping and deep account of her journey as a Black correctional professional navigating the complexities of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. Granville's story covers her career, from her early days as a...

Joan Brooks Baker’s In the Swampyland is a collection of personal stories tracing her moments of discovery across childhood and adulthood. In The Burrito, eleven-year-old Joan defies her father’s warning and ventures to buy food from a nearby bodega, where a frightening encounter with local...

Thriving in the Modern Workplace: A Gen Z Guide to Success by Giselle Sandy-Phillips looks into how Gen Z, shaped by digital immersion and global awareness, approaches careers, finances, and personal well-being differently from previous generations. The author then jumps forward with actionable strategies for...

The Art and Science of Well-Being by Rob Douk begins with Douk recounting his life as a record of survival and a look at how experiences shape health. He describes escaping from Cambodia as an infant, resettling in the United States, and moving through educational...

The Half-Full-Glass User’s Manual by Richard Meyers is one of the most unique and interesting self-help books I have read to date. This book is most insightful. The author uses the analogy of a half-full glass to encourage a reader to practice and accept gratitude,...