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Category: Memoir
Finding Hope & Joy in Cancer by Amanda Gunville (Book Review #2302)
In Amanda Gunville’s memoir, Finding Hope & Joy in Cancer, readers are given an exceptional first-person perspective on what it is like to live with breast cancer and to be supported by loved ones. The book is organized chronologically, following the phases of Gunville’s… Continue Reading “Finding Hope & Joy in Cancer by Amanda Gunville (Book Review #2302)”
Lost2bFound by Glenn Johnstone (Book Review #2277)
In Lost2bFound Glenn Johnstone’s incredible memoir, he tells his amazing story of resilience, reinvention, and adventures through adversity in the most genuine, heartfelt way possible. In this story, Glenn describes everything that went into his journey from diagnosis and amputation to rediscovery and success.… Continue Reading “Lost2bFound by Glenn Johnstone (Book Review #2277)”
Eyes of a Different Color: Memoir Of Love From Israel To America by Robert Jaffee, MD (Book Review #2273)
Robert Jaffee’s Eyes of a Different Color tells a beautiful story through a blend of culture, love and personal development through his author’s experience of growing up between two very distinct worlds: Israel (where he was born) New York City (where he moved after… Continue Reading “Eyes of a Different Color: Memoir Of Love From Israel To America by Robert Jaffee, MD (Book Review #2273)”
The War on Love by Andrew R. Profaci (Book Review #2268)
‘War on Love’ is Andrew Profaci’s remarkable memoir chronicling his spiritual awakening and descent into what he refers to as the ‘psychological war’ of being part of the Love Has Won cult with its ‘Mother God’, Amy Carlson, and his own emergence out of… Continue Reading “The War on Love by Andrew R. Profaci (Book Review #2268)”
Shining the Light: A Life of Resilience, Creativity, and Impact by Ashu Egbe (Book Review #2258)
A beautifully personal memoir, Ashu Egbe’s Shining the Light tells the inspiring story of one’s journey from adversity through self-discovery and into a life of purposeful impact.
LIVE to DIE by Cam Stewart (Book Review #2250)
LIVE to DIE is a deeply personal work by Cam Stewart. It is an amazing and courageous work that describes how to live a purposeful life through the lens of diversity, inclusion, and equity (DIE). Stewart draws on his experiences over the last four… Continue Reading “LIVE to DIE by Cam Stewart (Book Review #2250)”
Just Play Like You Do in the Basement by Rick Porrello (Book Review #2249)
Rick Porrello’s memoir, Just Play Like You Do in the Basement, is a beautifully rendered coming-of-age story set against the glittering and turbulent backdrop of 1980s show business. With deft storytelling and unflinching honesty, Porrello recounts his astonishing journey from a Cleveland basement drum… Continue Reading “Just Play Like You Do in the Basement by Rick Porrello (Book Review #2249)”
The Luckiest Fool on Earth: The Twisted Yarn of America’s Greatest Flagpole Sitter, Alvin “Shipwreck” Kelly by Phillip S. Roberts (Book Review #2246)
Alvin “Shipwreck” Kelly, an American daredevil who had worked in many professions, including sailor, boxer, stuntman, and pole-sitter, is a unique character from the 1920s and early 30s. The author, Phillip Roberts, brings Kelly to life in The Luckiest Fool on Earth, a beautifully… Continue Reading “The Luckiest Fool on Earth: The Twisted Yarn of America’s Greatest Flagpole Sitter, Alvin “Shipwreck” Kelly by Phillip S. Roberts (Book Review #2246)”
Musings of Mannarkoil Professor: Now and Then, Here and There (Book Review #2237)
Musings of Mannarkoil Professor is a warmly humorous and insightful memoir chronicling Gopalan Srinivasan’s journey from a village in Tamil Nadu, India, to a respected finance professor in Mississauga, Canada. This collection of short essays blends slice-of-life storytelling, cultural reflection, and immigrant experience with… Continue Reading “Musings of Mannarkoil Professor: Now and Then, Here and There (Book Review #2237)”
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