Some people find a way to overcome the hurdles that life throws their way and use these as foundational pillars to help others. In Light Up Your Life, author Candace Gish presents inspirational stories of teenage girls who brought light into the lives of others...

Adventures of a Looney Scot: From a Glasgow Urban Warrior to a Professional Geologist by Dr. Ian McFeat-Smith is a comprehensive memoir that traces the author’s life from his early years in Glasgow through his personal and professional growth into a geologist. The book combines...

Like Father, Like Son? by Alix Lee is the true story of what happened to a son who refused to conform to his father’s ideas. In the 1970s, racism and homophobia were rife, and children had no rights. Raised by a strict, authoritarian father, it...

Life Skills: A Handbook for Parents & Teachers of the Intellectually Disabled by Shari Pierce is one of those books you wish you'd found sooner if you're working with or raising someone with developmental needs. Pierce spent decades in the classroom, and you can really...

Fifteenth Summer by Laura Campbell follows her fifteen-year-old self, who is sent to the Norris Home after her mom finds out she is pregnant. It all happens really fast, and she’s nervous, embarrassed, and unsure of what's ahead. The Home is all about routines—chores, meals,...

Gentle Leading and Neurodivergence: Inclusive Leadership Strategies for Embracing Neurodiversity and Driving Workplace Innovation by Alexandra Robuste presents a leadership model that centers cognitive diversity as a core element of effective organizations. The book begins by challenging traditional workplace norms based on a narrow understanding...

In No Regrets: The Freedom Beyond What Can’t Be Changed, Keith Thorn traces how he spent years chasing achievement, and the journey to finally turning toward the memories he had spent much of his life trying to outrun. As regret surfaces in middle age, Thorn...

The Graceful Healing Workbook and Journal by Ana Parra Vivas is a twelve-week writing journey that guides readers toward a shift in how they interpret their inner life. The book centers on the idea that beliefs influence emotional state and direction in everyday living. Through...

Gay Marriage After Retirement: 25 Questions for Gay Couples to Ask and Answer Before You Marry by Amy Rose Herrick is an excellent guide for any couple, gay or straight, to use in their senior years. Several important points stood out to me. First, financial...

Inclusion Has an Expiration Date: A Memoir–Manifesto on Aging, Access, and the Illusion of Equality by Renata Elis shares a personal story about trying to break into the entertainment industry while facing barriers related to age. The book follows Elis as she works toward a...