Emotionally raw and beautifully crafted memoir…. Hostetler chronicles his journey of dealing with bipolar disorder and suicidal thoughts in this candid memoir that probes poverty, childhood trauma, dysfunctional family unit, and religion and stigmatization of mental illnesses. With a large… Read More ›
A fresh, funny take on mother-daughter bond… Newell humanizes the mother-daughter bond in this witty fictionalized semi-autobiographical tale of a middle-aged daughter who finds herself living with her elderly mother after a 40 year hiatus. She writes, groping her way… Read More ›
An entertaining, eloquent memoir… In this enjoyable memoir and adventure guide, Good takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the rugged wilderness of Zimbabwe, sharing the story of his successful hunting trip taken there. The narrative follows Good through his… Read More ›
Startling, riveting, and compulsively readable… MacDonald recounts her life as an adoptee and how it influenced her psyche in this searing memoir. Filtered through decades of reflection and introspection and written with a haunting precision, the book narrates MacDonald’s life… Read More ›
Brutally honest, often sad… A courageous chronicle of abuse, recovery, and success. This absorbing account by two young authors who, as adolescents, entered state’s fostering system is a gutsy account of fragility, abuse, and redemption. With a childhood marred by… Read More ›
Candid and heartwarming… Atteberry chronicles his life journey in this endearingly honest memoir that probes his struggles of trying to make something of his life while dealing with autism. He begins with his painful childhood, his mother’s diagnosis of cancer,… Read More ›
A flat-out fabulous memoir… In this lyrical and occasionally philosophical account, Laurika narrates her time spent as a drifter on a journey of self-discovery. With a secure job, a husband, and a cozy home, things seem to be going great… Read More ›
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A powerful and poignant memoir that doubles as an exploration of family ties, abandonment, forgiveness, and resilience… Former university professor, the Director of Pupil Personnel Services and District Superintendent of Schools, and veteran author Garrahan chronicles his journey of rags-to-riches… Read More ›
A gritty, adventurous tale… Wilson’s chance to join two local icons on a dream surf trip to mainland Mexico that resulted in a complete disaster makes for a compelling debut memoir. Being a one of the not-so-popular guys, twenty-one-year-old Wilson… Read More ›
