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...

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...

Successful Sister by Alicia Robinson is a short book that might be read as a presentation at a trade conference, but, though brief, its inherent wisdom extends to all readers. Ms. Robinson dedicates this tract to her sisters—both family and trade. She is a construction...

Soul Compass: A Female Entrepreneur’s Guide to Navigating Past Self-Doubt and Fear by Livia Jenvey is a non-fiction business book for female entrepreneurs. She shares a simple five-step program to connect you with your soul compass or inner intuition. The author uses her own stories...

It’s on-the-job training. At least that’s what I was told, in spite of all the useful (and useless) books I was bequeathed on motherhood. There isn’t a case study to lead you through every possible scenario that children present. They’re all unique, creatively so, and...

In Secrets of the Kashmir Valley by American scholar Farhana Qazi, the author tells an unforgettable true story. It is about the women of the Kashmir Valley as peaceful protestors, political activists, and the prime victims of a brutal war. It is a place of...

In Slut Shamed By the Church, Cyndi Jo Holiday shares her true life experiences of growing up in a Christian family, facing challenges such as physical disability, parental divorce, abduction, and all manner of abuse. Despite her struggles, she found nuggets of solace in faith...

If ever a story and its author were worthy of the accolades it has received, it’s the memoir Strip by Hannah Sward. I have read dozens of memoirs, even written my own, based on early childhood abuse and its lifelong effects on the child, but...

Skin Scam: Dying to be Beautiful by Melvin L Elson is a non-fiction guide to health and fitness that focuses on cosmetic dermatology. The first few chapters include interesting discussions on the psychology of those seeking this treatment and the behind-the-scenes situation with titles like...

Scars of Gold by Sharon Stoliar is a powerful and eye-opening look at one woman's life-changing medical trauma at the hands of those she trusted most with her health. Hospital malpractice and neglect aren't unheard of, but Sharon's shocking account shows how quickly and easily...