The 6 Pillars of Personal Transformation by William B. Patman offers a unique approach to personal growth that challenges the quick-fix mentality common in self-help literature. Rather than focusing solely on surface-level habit changes, Patman argues that true, sustainable transformation begins with reconfiguring identity and...

Embracing Your Authentic Self by Karen O'Brien asks readers to reclaim their authenticity by shedding the masks they wear and embarking on inner reflection. The author highlights our need to conform and be accepted, but in doing this, we take on roles that do not...

At the Heart of Conflict: Talking Resolution, edited by Cheryl Robson, is a compelling collection of twenty first-person interviews with international and local figures engaged in conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Through voices ranging from former UN officials and diplomats to grassroots activists, the book offers...

Our Father Who Art in an Iron Lung by Douglas Dodd delivers inspiration in the incredible true story of Bruce Dodd. A Navy veteran, MIT graduate, and production manager, Bruce’s life takes a dramatic turn when he is struck by polio in 1955. From that...

Becoming the Brave One by Amanda Carrasco is a memoir that chronicles the author's journey through trauma, healing, and self-discovery. The book is divided into two parts: the first recounts the harrowing experiences of abuse, loss, and adversity that shaped Carrasco’s early life, while the...

Holly Shaw’s Queen Lessons is an exploration of personal growth, humor, and the transformative power of embracing one’s authentic self. Through a blend of storytelling, humor, and introspection, Shaw takes readers on a journey through her experiences as a stand-up comedian and how those lessons...

Although vices like drugs and alcohol may offer the illusion of freedom from the everyday rigors of life, the false promise of instant gratification ends up bringing a cycle of torment into a person's life that is difficult to escape. According to author Rodney V....

Float Your Boat by Umar Siddiqui presents a framework for engaging with therapy from the perspective of someone living with schizoaffective bipolar disorder. He organizes his approach around three principles: acceptance, persistence, and resistance, applied at three levels. Siddiqui frames therapy as assessment rather than...

Healing Canadian Healthcare by Kathleen Boucher explores the urgent issue of nursing shortages in Canada and lays out the steps needed to improve enrollment and retention in the profession. The book opens with real examples—like the temporary closure of an ER due to staffing shortages—and...

Emily Sayre Smith’s Smartass: A Memoir of a Mouthy Girl is not so aptly named, because she was an obedient and thoughtful child. Born to the Reverend and Mrs. Parke, unfairly, she became the scapegoat child. When her father failed to keep his stipend in...