At First Light by Walt Larimore and Mike Yorkey is the biography of Phil Larimore, who was raised in Memphis during the 1930s and mastered navigation, survival, and horseback riding from a young age. Having trouble academically, he was sent to a military school, which...

Wounded Wings by Jeanne Donovan and Ronald I. Johnson is one of the most moving stories I have ever read. It is about the life of Gilbert Lee Johnson, as written by his siblings, based on his diaries, prolific notes, and writings. The authors have...

Spencer MacCallum by Charmayne Samuelson is a biography of MacCallum, who was born during WWII and grew up in Mexico with his mother, Lucile, and brother Crawford, while his grandfather Spencer Heath influenced his philosophy. After studying at Phillips Academy, Princeton, and the University of...

Since she was a child, Lucy has always been tall. As a result, children criticized her, which affected her self-esteem. So her mother consoled her by telling her that God had given her that quality for a special reason. In high school, she joined the...

Kristofferson: 67 Astounding Songs by Richard Somma is a comprehensive analysis of Kris Kristofferson’s early songwriting, focusing on thematic content, lyrical techniques, and vocal delivery. The book examines songs such as “Viet Nam Blues,” which critiques U.S. politics, and “Help Me Make It Through the...

Registered Nurse to Rear Admiral: A First for Women…A Nurse Forever by Estelle McDoniel tells the incredible life story of Alene B. Duerk, the first woman to become a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. From her small-town beginnings in Ohio to her long...

Women Who Talk to the Dead by Katherine Schweit is a gripping true-crime narrative that delves into the largest excavation of murder victims ever undertaken by the FBI. The book centers on the efforts of a detective and FBI agent to identify and bring justice...

The Pursuit by Jim Ruth is a detailed historical biography chronicling the author’s journey to trace his ancestral roots through centuries of American history. What begins as a casual curiosity sparked by a seaside walk becomes a fully-fledged exploration into the life of Johann Peter...

The Joys and Troubles of a Missionary’s Life: Jowett Murray in the China of 1909–1945 by David Murray, Ruth H Finnegan, and John R Hunt is a detailed and thoughtful account of Jowett Murray, a British missionary who spent nearly four decades in China between...

The Jamaican Bobsled Captain by Ben Stubenberg is the biography of Dudley "Tal" Stokes, the captain of the Jamaican bobsled team who led his squad to the 1988 Winter Olympics against all odds. Despite limited resources, minimal training, and a lack of familiarity with the...