It is disturbing when the people we entrust with our safety, whether family members or close friends, actively or passively participate in the abuse, or situations that leave us traumatized. This can also be confusing, especially to a child. Apart from not knowing how to...

There are times in life when nothing seems to work, and people find themselves in a spiral of despair. So, how do we navigate the tumultuous moments in our lives and make sure mental health disorders such as trauma or PTSD don't overwhelm us? With...

Paddy and the Banshee by Marty Martin is a memoir about a boy named Paddy who grows up between rural Ireland and New York City during the 1960s. His life is full of constant change: moving from one place to another, dealing with his parents'...

Half-Jew—Full Life by Georgette Bennett shares the inspiring story of Gerd "Pips" Philipsohn, a Holocaust survivor who faced extraordinary challenges with courage and determination. The book begins with his early years in Berlin, describing his escape from Nazi persecution and his survival during one of...

All In On Tomorrow is a memoir by James Ynson, who grew up in poverty in the Philippines. As the youngest of four children, he faced hunger, instability, and a father who was abusive and manipulative. At just five years old, he was forced into...

The death of a loved one is difficult to overcome. But the murder of a family member and being left with more questions than answers, even after the murderer has been found and sentenced, is impossible to express. For Stacey Andrade King and her family,...

I Buried Her in a French Press: A Memoir About Finding My Voice and the Power of Being Heard begins with author Sarah Barnes Humphrey discussing the collapse of her family business, leading to the rebuilding of her professional life. After starting at sixteen, Sarah...

The Wrong Kind of Son by Jeff Peace shares his experience with emotional and psychological abuse caused by his narcissistic father. Written with raw honesty, the memoir explores the complexities of growing up in a household marked by control, manipulation, and conditional love. Peace’s storytelling...

Don’t Call Me Widow: How to Support Someone Who Has Lost Their Spouse by Samina Bari is a self-help book that every adult should read to be ready to handle tragedy in someone else’s life, a tragedy we all are bound to encounter sooner or...

The Courtyard by Benjamin Parket and Alexa Morris is a remarkable memoir about what happened to a specific Jewish family during the Holocaust. In this memoir, Bernard recounts how, at first, while living in Paris, he and his Polish-immigrant family only heard rumors of what was happening to...