Tag: Memoir

Surviving Paris: A Memoir of Healing in the City of Light by Robin Davis (Book Review #2219)

Robin Allison Davis’s Surviving Paris is an unflinching, heartfelt memoir that redefines what it means to pursue a dream abroad while confronting life’s most devastating challenges. Far from a romanticized tale of baguettes, berets, and sweeping Parisian love stories, Davis offers readers a raw,… Continue Reading “Surviving Paris: A Memoir of Healing in the City of Light by Robin Davis (Book Review #2219)”

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)”

The Chaos That Is Me by Shawna K. Whaley (Book Review #2170)

The Chaos That Is Me by Shawna K. Whaley is a deeply personal and unflinchingly honest memoir of a woman who has endured more than most ever will. From childhood abuse and poverty to addiction, depression, and a string of broken relationships, Shawna opens… Continue Reading “The Chaos That Is Me by Shawna K. Whaley (Book Review #2170)”

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)”

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)”

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)”

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)”