Category: Memoir

Jackson Haines: The Skating King by Ryan Stevens (Book Review #1566)

‘Jackson Haines’ is a non-fiction biography book written about Jackson Haines, a figure skater. It discusses deep and intimate details about issues that truly touch your heart. Set in the Victorian era, you are introduced to the Father of Figure Skating, entering performances in… Continue Reading “Jackson Haines: The Skating King by Ryan Stevens (Book Review #1566)”

Nurse! A Memoir by Francene Cosman (Book Review #1553)

‘Nurse!’ is a memoir written with the intention to provoke your mind and welcome you into a world you least expected. This memoir introduces you to the life of a nurse, Francene, and everything she goes through in school, what she learns, her challenges,… Continue Reading “Nurse! A Memoir by Francene Cosman (Book Review #1553)”

Lifeline to a Soul by John K. McLaughlin (Book Review #1549)

‘Lifeline to a Soul’ is a memoir about John teaching entrepreneurship to prisoners at a minimum-security camp in North Carolina. As he struggles to find employment, this appears to be the best option for the time being, but the more he gets involved and progresses,… Continue Reading “Lifeline to a Soul by John K. McLaughlin (Book Review #1549)”

REARRANGED by Kathleen Watt (Book Review #1546)

‘REARRANGED’ is a nonfiction memoir and the story of an opera singer who loses so much after being diagnosed with a rare cancer disease, osteogenic sarcoma. As we read through Kathleen’s journey of protracted treatment and recovery, we are introduced to months of chemotherapy, surgeries,… Continue Reading “REARRANGED by Kathleen Watt (Book Review #1546)”

From Saigon to Katum: Two Exchanges of War by Dennis R. Bourret and Sam Huynh (Book Review #1534)

‘From Saigon to Katum’ is a memoir of two men letting us know about the Vietnam War and everything they go through travelling from Saigon to Katum and even more.

Zaidy’s War: Four Armies, Three Continents, Two Brothers. One Man’s Impossible Story of Endurance By Martin Bodek (Book Review #1530)

‘Zaidy’s War’ is a memoir about Benzion Malik and how he ends up in the Romanian Army at age 21. You get to read his life from 1939 and how he is still stuck in the army till 1945.

Volcanic Adventures in Tonga – Species Conservation on Tin Can Island By Ann Göth (Book Review #1521)

‘Volcanic Adventures in Tonga’ is a travel memoir about Ann and her passion as a bird and nature lover. She takes you to a remote island and presents you with simple living.

LIFE LESSONS FROM A LATE BLOOMER – VIGNETTES OF A SMALL-TOWN GIRL by Jackie Ewing (Book Review #1519)

‘LIFE LESSONS FROM A LATE BLOOMER’ is a memoir written with humor and many life lessons you can take from. Jackie has a tremendously interesting life, and as much as she provides wisdom, you also understand all the objects and the world she sees.

Brother Broken by Cecile Beaulieu (Book Review #1510)

‘Brother Broken’ is an emotional memoir written by Cecile about her life, mental illness, suicide, relationships, life, and how it all ends up becoming a self-discovery journey for her.