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Category: Memoir
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)”
Review of The Hate Game: Screaming in the Silence – A Memoir (Book Review #1971)
In The Hate Game, Gary Trew takes readers on a harrowing journey through his tumultuous childhood, exploring the depths of bullying, familial dysfunction, and the search for identity against the backdrop of 1960s and 70s Britain. Trew’s candid storytelling immerses the reader in his… Continue Reading “Review of The Hate Game: Screaming in the Silence – A Memoir (Book Review #1971)”
The Set Up and Other Poems by Kamaljit Kaur (Book Review #1950)
*The Set Up and Other Poems* by Kamaljit Kaur is a deeply personal and evocative collection that invites readers into the author’s life journey. Growing up in Britain within the confines of a self-absorbed family steeped in the expectations and cultural experiences of Indian… Continue Reading “The Set Up and Other Poems by Kamaljit Kaur (Book Review #1950)”
The Merchant of Venus: The Life of Walter Thornton by Nancy Thornton Navarro, Adriana Thornton-Cornejo, and Philip Mershon (Book Review #1950)
*The Merchant of Venus: The Life of Walter Thornton* is a fascinating biography that uncovers the extraordinary life of a man who, unbeknownst to his family, played a pivotal role in shaping America’s modeling, advertising, and beauty industries from the 1920s to the 1950s.… Continue Reading “The Merchant of Venus: The Life of Walter Thornton by Nancy Thornton Navarro, Adriana Thornton-Cornejo, and Philip Mershon (Book Review #1950)”
NARROW ESCAPES: A Memoir by Louise Nayer (Book Review 1937)
*NARROW ESCAPES* by Louise Nayer is a powerful and deeply moving memoir that delves into the author’s life with raw honesty and poignant detail. Published by Spuyten Duyvil in 2023, this memoir takes readers on an emotional journey through Nayer’s life, beginning with a… Continue Reading “NARROW ESCAPES: A Memoir by Louise Nayer (Book Review 1937)”
Beyond Beliefs: The Incredible True Story of a German Refugee, an Indian Migrant and the Families Left Behind by Sohail Husain (Book Review #1929)
Beyond Beliefs: The Incredible True Story of a German Refugee, an Indian Migrant and the Families Left Behind** by Sohail Husain is an epic memoir that weaves a rich tapestry of love, loss, and resilience against the backdrop of some of the 20th century’s… Continue Reading “Beyond Beliefs: The Incredible True Story of a German Refugee, an Indian Migrant and the Families Left Behind by Sohail Husain (Book Review #1929)”
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