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Category: Memoir
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)”
“Running in Slippers” by Angie Hawkins (Book Review #1924)
“Running in Slippers” by Angie Hawkins is a raw and deeply personal memoir that chronicles the tumultuous journey of a woman grappling with profound loss, toxic relationships, and the arduous path to self-discovery and healing.
FIVE HOURS NORTH, A Memoir of Outlaw Farming on California’s Cannabis Frontier by Ty Kearns (Book Review #1915)
In “Five Hours North,” Ty Kearns takes readers on a colorful and gripping journey into the heart of Humboldt County’s cannabis culture during the green rush of 2008. This memoir, subtitled “A Memoir of Outlaw Farming on California’s Cannabis Frontier,” chronicles Kearns’ unexpected transformation… Continue Reading “FIVE HOURS NORTH, A Memoir of Outlaw Farming on California’s Cannabis Frontier by Ty Kearns (Book Review #1915)”
When Life was Yellow: Memoir of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Paulette Hampton (Book Review #1914)
Paulette Hampton’s “When Life Was Yellow: Memoir of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder” offers a raw and authentic glimpse into the life of someone grappling with OCD. Through her candid storytelling, Hampton invites readers to experience the relentless nature of the disorder, from drawing invisible boxes around… Continue Reading “When Life was Yellow: Memoir of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Paulette Hampton (Book Review #1914)”
You Wanna Put What, Where? By Brian Fasterling (Book Review #1912)
Brian Fasterling’s “You Wanna Put What, Where?” offers a hilarious and refreshing take on a medical adventure that, through the wrong end of a pair of binoculars, reveals an unexpected wealth of humour. Unlike the numerous books out there focusing on doctors’ perspectives of… Continue Reading “You Wanna Put What, Where? By Brian Fasterling (Book Review #1912)”
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