The Vital Spark by Lisa Marchiano examines how societal and familial pressures, particularly on women, stifle personal growth by enforcing conformity and suppressing innate potential. She employs Jung’s concept of the "shadow" to illustrate how adherence to societal norms erodes confidence and assertiveness, starting in...

In Surviving the Closet, Jo Deluzio was born at a time when conformity to gender roles was strictly adhered to. Though her mother discussed some topics of sexuality, she never went into detail on various issues. Information on sexuality was scarce, and anything learned was...

There is nothing wrong with you and there never was. This is the powerful message contained in the last chapter of We’ve Got This: Unlocking the Beauty of Belonging by Ritu Bhasin. In this illuminating book, Bhasin explains how and why she arrived at this...

Male-Dominated by Nenia Corcoran highlights the shocking challenges that the author faced as a female police officer in the force. Nenia's experiences shed awareness on this male-dominated field and its fundamentals. Her book reveals how challenging it is for female officers to overcome the many...

Clean-up in Aisle 1: Money-saving Divorce Strategies for Women is a work of non-fiction in the finance, self-help, and inspirational writing genres. Penned by author Susin Micallef, this engaging work is a practical guide designed to help women strategically plan their divorces to ensure a...

Oldest Mom On the Playground by Judy Haveson is a compilation of stand-alone essays. After decades of living a single life and building her career, Haveson decided to pursue family goals. She discusses her pregnancy losses, the birth of her child, and the challenges she...

Enslaved Uteruses: Government Debauchery & Your Civic Duty to Stop It is a work of non-fiction in the government, politics, and sociocultural issues genres. Penned by author Brenda Hudgens Fritz, this essential work examines the control exerted by governmental and medical institutions over women's reproductive...

Dreaming on Purpose by Ariane Hunter is an account of her life and achievements to inspire others. For one to achieve their maximum potential, they need to find their purpose. Purpose reveals who, what, and why we live our lives. Ariane started like most of...

In Stripping Like Nobody's Business, Bambi Rehak recalls her childhood in an abusive and mostly neglectful household. Her mother's low expectations and lack of encouragement started Rehak on the same cycle as her parents, and she had two children before she was out of her...

In Women at Work, Kaye Hargreaves offers a comprehensive examination of the historical trajectory of women's employment in Australia from early colonial times to the late 20th century. Beginning with domestic service and gradually transitioning to factory work and beyond, women faced evolving challenges and...