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Category: Memoir
A Glass Darkly by Nick Evans (Book Review #2058)
Nick Evans’ A Glass Darkly is a profoundly moving memoir that intertwines the personal with the historical, shedding light on the hidden struggles of a family shaped by war, tragedy, and moral conviction. Subtitled “A wartime love story. A conscientious objector. Two disasters. A… Continue Reading “A Glass Darkly by Nick Evans (Book Review #2058)”
Troubled Jones by William Kareem Mangus (Book Review #2078)
Troubled Jones by William Kareem Mangus is more than a book—it’s a tool, a mentor, and a mirror for school-age children learning how to process emotions, express themselves, and navigate growing up in an increasingly complex world.
Unexpected Awakening by Laurie S. Jacobson (Book Review #2077)
Laurie S. Jacobson’s Unexpected Awakening is a luminous, raw, and redemptive journey into healing, told through the lens of one woman’s life-altering stay at a Buddhist monastery. Blending memoir with spiritual insight, it is both a testament to personal resilience and an invitation to… Continue Reading “Unexpected Awakening by Laurie S. Jacobson (Book Review #2077)”
The Woman on the Ferry by Brenda K. Uekert, PhD (Book Review #2076)
Brenda K. Uekert’s The Woman on the Ferry is a beautifully written, soul-searching memoir that explores what it means to reclaim your life on your own terms—mile by mile, moment by moment. At its heart, it’s a story of reinvention, of listening to the… Continue Reading “The Woman on the Ferry by Brenda K. Uekert, PhD (Book Review #2076)”
Raised by a Narcissist: That Woman aka My MotherBy Serena Bennett (Book Review #2072)
Serena Bennett’s Raised by a Narcissist is more than a memoir—it’s a reckoning. Told with striking clarity and heartfelt vulnerability, this book is a raw, unfiltered journey through childhood trauma, emotional neglect, and the long path toward healing. Each chapter stands as both a… Continue Reading “Raised by a Narcissist: That Woman aka My MotherBy Serena Bennett (Book Review #2072)”
A Heartfelt Memoir of Family, Care, and Love by Jane Farrell (Book Review #2069)
Raising Mom: A Daughter’s Gift for Her Mother’s Final Days by Jane Farrell is a tender and touching memoir that captures the complexities of caring for an aging parent. This deeply emotional and beautifully written book is a tribute to the special bond between… Continue Reading “A Heartfelt Memoir of Family, Care, and Love by Jane Farrell (Book Review #2069)”
A Powerful, Candid Reflection: Plus-Size: A Memoir of Pop Culture, Fatphobia, and Social Change by Mekdela (Book Review #2068)
Mekdela’s Plus-Size offers a deeply insightful and candid exploration of fatphobia, social change, and the evolving body positive movement. Through a collection of thought-provoking essays, Mekdela blends personal reflections with cultural analyses to demonstrate how pop culture has played a role in shaping America’s… Continue Reading “A Powerful, Candid Reflection: Plus-Size: A Memoir of Pop Culture, Fatphobia, and Social Change by Mekdela (Book Review #2068)”
In My Boots by Amanda K. Jaros (Book Review #2060)
Amanda K. Jaros’s In My Boots: A Memoir of Five Million Steps Along the Appalachian Trail is a deeply affecting, gracefully written memoir that charts both a physical odyssey and an emotional reckoning. In the spirit of Cheryl Strayed’s Wild, Jaros invites readers to… Continue Reading “In My Boots by Amanda K. Jaros (Book Review #2060)”
Flew Too High by Louie Mandrapilias (Book Review #2042)
Flew Too High by Louie Mandrapilias is a raw and thought-provoking LGBTQ+ coming-of-age memoir that explores the complexities of identity, drug smuggling, and personal transformation. The story follows Louie, a gay college student from the South, as he navigates his coming-out journey in the… Continue Reading “Flew Too High by Louie Mandrapilias (Book Review #2042)”
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