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Category: Memoir
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)”
The Drowners by David A. Anderson (Book Review #2040)
A Journey of Self-Acceptance and Love in The Drowners David A. Anderson’s The Drowners is a compelling and heart-wrenching exploration of a young man’s journey toward self-acceptance and love. Set in Dublin in 1995, the novel follows Aaron Murphy, a troubled teen starting fresh… Continue Reading “The Drowners by David A. Anderson (Book Review #2040)”
Go and Preach No More: A Legacy Abandoned, My Life Reclaimed by Wm Raff (Book Review #2031)
Go and Preach No More: A Legacy Abandoned, My Life Reclaimed by Wm Raff is an insightful memoir that takes readers on a journey through the struggles, disillusionments, and ultimate liberation of a man raised in the strict, Pentecostal-influenced New Apostolic Church. Raff’s story… Continue Reading “Go and Preach No More: A Legacy Abandoned, My Life Reclaimed by Wm Raff (Book Review #2031)”
The Ocean in Our Blood by Tara Pyfrom (Book Review #2020)
The Ocean in Our Blood by Tara Pyfrom is a harrowing and deeply emotional memoir that tells the story of a family’s survival through one of nature’s most terrifying forces: Hurricane Dorian. Set in the beautiful, but storm-prone islands of the Bahamas, this memoir… Continue Reading “The Ocean in Our Blood by Tara Pyfrom (Book Review #2020)”
Unused Towels by Fil Chavez (Book Review #2000)
Unused Towels by Fil Chavez is an insightful and profoundly moving memoir that navigates the heavy topic of suicide with a balance of heart-wrenching honesty and lighthearted humor. A finalist in the NM/Arizona Book Awards, this book is a beacon of hope for anyone… Continue Reading “Unused Towels by Fil Chavez (Book Review #2000)”
Sara My Sara: A Memoir of Friendship and Loss by Florence Wetzel (Book Review #1982)
In Sara My Sara, Florence Wetzel offers a heartfelt and poignant exploration of friendship, loss, and resilience in the face of grief. This memoir beautifully captures the bond between the author’s elderly mother, Marion, and her housekeeper, Sara, who become unlikely companions in their… Continue Reading “Sara My Sara: A Memoir of Friendship and Loss by Florence Wetzel (Book Review #1982)”
A Story About Pizza by Erica D’Arcangelo (Book Review #1979)
Erica D’Arcangelo’s *A Story About Pizza* is a heartwarming and nostalgic journey through the life of her grandfather, Pietro, an Italian immigrant whose dream was to bring a piece of his homeland to the bustling streets of Windber, Pennsylvania. Through the lens of Pietro’s… Continue Reading “A Story About Pizza by Erica D’Arcangelo (Book Review #1979)”
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