Tag: #BooksThatMatter

Dreaming from the trunk of an American Car by Pashko R. Camaj (Book Review #2229)

This remarkable memoir follows one man’s extraordinary journey from the rugged beauty and political turmoil of Montenegro, a region nestled in the former Yugoslavia, to the diverse and dynamic promise of the United States. Told with aching honesty and cultural reverence, this is more… Continue Reading “Dreaming from the trunk of an American Car by Pashko R. Camaj (Book Review #2229)”

Happiness Is Free!!! by Eunice Atuejide (Book Review #2220)

In a world where personal success is often measured by external accomplishments, Eunice Atuejide’s Happiness Is Free!!! offers a countercultural truth: that fulfillment does not come from chasing status, perfection, or approval—but from embracing the freedom to live as one’s truest self.

Ruptured Lives by Jarmila Turnovsky (Book Review #2182)

Ruptured Lives is a deeply affecting memoir that bridges continents, generations, and political regimes to illuminate one family’s experience of loss, resilience, and reconciliation. Jarmila Turnovsky masterfully weaves personal narrative with historical fact in this powerful account of how the ideological extremes of Nazism… Continue Reading “Ruptured Lives by Jarmila Turnovsky (Book Review #2182)”

Unscrupulous Choices by James A. Sesnak (Book Review #2207)

James A. Sesnak’s Unscrupulous Choices is a chilling and emotionally complex work of historical crime fiction, rooted in reality and driven by the human consequences of greed. Inspired by the 2023 CNBC segment “Fraud in a Bottle,” the novel peels back the layers of… Continue Reading “Unscrupulous Choices by James A. Sesnak (Book Review #2207)”

Too Poor to Die: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins by Amy Shea (Book Review #2204)

Amy Shea’s Too Poor to Die is a courageous and deeply compassionate work of narrative nonfiction that exposes an often-ignored truth: not all deaths are created equal. With empathy and precision, Shea gives voice to those who die in poverty, homelessness, incarceration, and social… Continue Reading “Too Poor to Die: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins by Amy Shea (Book Review #2204)”

Love & Homegrown Magic by Patricia Bossano (Book Review #2096)

Patricia Bossano’s Love & Homegrown Magic is a luminous, multigenerational tale that weaves together real-life events with a touch of spiritual enchantment. Based on the life of the author’s mother, this immigrant’s story unfolds across decades and continents, capturing the soul of a woman… Continue Reading “Love & Homegrown Magic by Patricia Bossano (Book Review #2096)”

Alias Tomorrow by Anthony Caplan (Book Review #2185)

Anthony Caplan’s Alias Tomorrow is a genre-blending novel that challenges narrative conventions, weaving together domestic realism and speculative science fiction to explore the fractured yet hopeful nature of human connection. With its dual structure and philosophical depth, Caplan delivers a profound meditation on the… Continue Reading “Alias Tomorrow by Anthony Caplan (Book Review #2185)”

Raising Mom: A Daughter’s Gift for her Mother’s Final Days by Jane Farrell (Book Review #2143)

Raising Mom: A Daughter’s Gift for her Mother’s Final Days is a heartfelt and tender tribute to the sacred role reversal many adult children experience in their parents’ twilight years. In this beautifully written diary-style memoir, Jane Farrell recounts the emotional journey of caring… Continue Reading “Raising Mom: A Daughter’s Gift for her Mother’s Final Days by Jane Farrell (Book Review #2143)”

Alias Tomorrow by Anthony Caplan (Book Review #2158)

Anthony Caplan’s Alias Tomorrow is a genre-blending novel that challenges narrative conventions, weaving together domestic realism and speculative science fiction to explore the fractured yet hopeful nature of human connection. With its dual structure and philosophical depth, Caplan delivers a profound meditation on the… Continue Reading “Alias Tomorrow by Anthony Caplan (Book Review #2158)”