Category: Memoir

Loving & Leaving by Jack Lucci (Book Review #1641)

In the debut installment of his memoir, author Jack Lucci invites readers on a gripping exploration of his tumultuous coming-of-age, both in the heart of America and beyond its borders. Hailing from a small town in southeastern Washington known for its wine and wheat… Continue Reading “Loving & Leaving by Jack Lucci (Book Review #1641)”

Jackson Haines: The Skating King by Ryan Stevens (Book Review #1635)

In the enchanting pages of “The Skating King,” figure skating historian Ryan Stevens skillfully brings to life the remarkable journey of Jackson Haines, a figure skating luminary who left an indelible mark on the world during a time of great historical turbulence—the height of… Continue Reading “Jackson Haines: The Skating King by Ryan Stevens (Book Review #1635)”

I Remember: Experiences Growing Up in Small-town America 1911-1929 by Davenport, Jessie E, (Author), Hal Lewis (Editor) (Book Review #1623)

‘I Remember’ is a historical memoir about Jessie Davenport and is set between 1911 and 2000. Jessie is from an Irish-American family and is a wonderfully delightful woman who happens to have a very triumphant childhood.

My son Died. How do I go on? By Farzana Prior (Book Review #935)

My son died. How do I go on? Is a concise book about a mother’s loss over suicide. Her son perishes as she and her husband try everything possible to resolve his understanding of the world. Even though he was monitored and was on… Continue Reading “My son Died. How do I go on? By Farzana Prior (Book Review #935)”

I, Tarzan Against All Odds by Jean-Philippe Soulé (Book Review #953)

Hi Jeyran, Thank you for your you review. I’m pleased to know that you enjoyed it and really appreciate that you reviewed it so rapidly. I hope you’ll enjoy Dancing with Death as much. Could I ask you to correct my first name which… Continue Reading “I, Tarzan Against All Odds by Jean-Philippe Soulé (Book Review #953)”

Relative Distance: A Memoir by David Pruitt (Book Review #1316)

‘Relative Distance’ is a memoir written about two wonderful boys, David and Danny, who have had to endure and been inflicted with abuse and violence from their father and their mentally ill mother.

Runaway Train by Krista Cambers (Book Review #1593)

‘Runaway Train’ is a memoir and is written about how Krista was born into the Salvation Army church and fell in love. What transpires in this book is the story of two people who find it very hard to overcome the obstacles that cause… Continue Reading “Runaway Train by Krista Cambers (Book Review #1593)”

She Is A Spirit Now by Farzaneh Ghadirian (Book Review #1578)

‘She Is A Spirit Now’ is a memoir all about spirituality, growth, development, and much more. It is a profound and descriptive book that inspires transformation and self-reflection. The author presents this book from methodologies inspired by people who are well-known in the field.

Three-Penny Memories by Barbara Leonhard (Book Review #1575)

‘Three-Penny Memories’ is a nonfiction memoir by Barbara, enabling us to enter her world with a mother who has progressive Alzheimer’s. Her emotional challenges, psychical responses, and beautiful mind allow us to join her in a world we may have never known before.