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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 Practical Guide to Navigating Retirement by James J. Kinzer (Book Review #2070)
Retirement is a Contact Sport by James J. Kinzer is an insightful and practical guide that provides essential advice for individuals considering retirement or those already in the midst of it. With over 15 years of personal retirement experience, Kinzer offers a wealth of… Continue Reading “A Practical Guide to Navigating Retirement by James J. Kinzer (Book Review #2070)”
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)”
It Started with Back Pain: Perimenopause Hormone Hell, Fibroids, Cancer or Endometriosis? by Siobhan Donoghue (Book Review #2064)
Siobhan Donoghue’s It Started with Back Pain is an extraordinary journey of self-discovery, resilience, and the refusal to accept “this is just the way it is” as an answer. From the opening line—“It didn’t start with a hysterectomy, it started with back pain”—you’re pulled… Continue Reading “It Started with Back Pain: Perimenopause Hormone Hell, Fibroids, Cancer or Endometriosis? by Siobhan Donoghue (Book Review #2064)”
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