Gender identity is, perhaps, one of the most misunderstood concepts or constructs, alongside or after sexual orientation. Steeped in societal norms, most of the world seems always ready to judge, shun, and even reject what does not align with its perceptions and culture, rather than...

In Her First Hero by Leon Harris, the author meets Aisha, who works in a restaurant. Their connection is instant, and as time passes, they grow very close despite their age difference. Aisha gets pregnant, but the happiness doesn’t last long. Leon discovers Aisha has...

Raising Future Adults by David Krasky is a comprehensive guide for parents. Spanning topics from mental health to academic performance, the book offers practical strategies grounded in contemporary and everyday challenges. The author explores modern parenting dilemmas, such as the debate between helicopter and free-range...

David Nemzoff’s Sacred Fire of Public Education critiques over 50 years of American public school reforms as ineffective band-aids that fail to fix core systemic problems. He details how government control, union influence, and politicization have led to bureaucratic inefficiency, indoctrination, and academic decline. Nemzoff...

Baby Steps: Becoming the Mom That I Needed by Sheryl Recinos is a well-written memoir that covers themes of courage, the importance of not giving up, having self-worth, and ending trauma cycles. It talks about Sheryl Recinos's personal experiences and journey throughout the early stages...

Losing weight can seem like a monumental task, but it doesn't have to be. Author Lozza introduces a simple and practical guide to help you lose those extra pounds that are hindering you from reaching your optimal weight and your best possible physique. You don't...

Back Pocket: Tools for Teens to Nurture Their Mental Health by Shaney Andler is a comprehensive guide that offers practical, research-based strategies to reduce stress and promote mental health. The book emphasizes the importance of accessing happy hormones like oxytocin, endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin through...

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...

Stacy Schaffer, MA, LPC, is the author of With Love from a Children's Therapist. Throughout her early years, Schaffer learned not to trust adults, as a close relative had sexually abused her, and her mother did not protect or even believe her. Schaffer endured torture, malnourishment,...

Father, the More Loving One by Kiki Denis is a tender, poetic memoir told through the eyes of a daughter cherishing the memory and secret world she once shared with her father. The story unfolds in poignant vignettes like snowy nights, bedtime poems, and quiet...