You're On Your Own by Lynnette Fritshaw tells the story of her amazing career as the first female firefighter in her hometown, including the journey of breaking barriers that were far from easy. She faced constant bullying and discrimination, and the struggles fuelled emotional issues...

Maureen Burkley's Lucky For Me is the author's story about her tough but highly rewarding journey with her dog. The author's German Shepherd, Lucky, went from a traumatic experience as a puppy to being rescued by a caring human. As Maureen drew closer to Lucky,...

Disconnected: Portrait of a Neurodiverse Marriage by Eleanor Vincent is a personal and emotionally raw memoir that explores the complexities of love, communication, and resilience in a late-life marriage. The story follows Eleanor as she marries Lars, a brilliant but emotionally distant database expert, believing...

The Empathy Evolution by Ronald Goldman takes an important and much-needed look at what’s causing so many of the problems in modern American society. Using a mix of psychology and real-world data, Goldman explores how our earliest experiences shape things like violence, racism, and corruption....

Joy Alicia’s So Drunk a Tooth’s Gotta Go delivers a vibrant blend of humor and wisdom, covering various experiences from the gig economy to modern dating. Alicia’s essays are refreshingly candid, packed with sharp wit and insightful observations. Her essay “Dating Hacks & Dating Advice...

Property of the Revolution by Ana Hebra Flaster is a memoir of Flaster's family life in Cuba before, during, and after the Cuban Revolution. Growing up in Havana, she recalls the vibrant community that was torn apart by politicking. Her family, especially her mother, faced...

Home Inside the Globe: Embracing Our Human Family by Gail Straub is more than just a memoir—it’s a journey across both the world and the soul. Straub takes us from the Sahara’s endless dunes to the Himalayas’ towering peaks, weaving together stories of adventure, activism,...

Can you find genuine safety in a religious space that doesn’t accept things like sexual expression? Can an LGBTQIA+ person be a Christian? Cassidy Hall explores these questions and other similar ones in her riveting philosophical memoir. In Queering Contemplation, Cassidy shares her perspective of...

Saving the Lost Girl: A Memoir of Healing shows the life of Kelly Jean Torres, who overcame a childhood marked by abuse, neglect, and abandonment. She shares her experiences with both her biological and foster families, where she and her sisters were subjected to physical,...

Pennies from Vietnam: A Sister at Home, a Brother at War is a poignant memoir that chronicles the emotional toll of war on a soldier and those he leaves behind. It is presented through the letters of Larry Ray Smith, a young soldier serving in...