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Tag: Memoir
Hillbilly Queer by J. R. Jamison (Book Review #1017)
Hillbilly Queer is a memoir written about how the author grew up as a hillbilly and queer in a neighbourhood where they were primarily homophobic.
Julie McGue discusses her journey to debut memoirÂ
At forty-eight years old, I was sent for a breast biopsy. For most women this alone is a nerve-wracking experience, but for an adoptee it produces layers of complicated emotions. My health issues compelled me to launch a search into my closed adoption, something… Continue Reading “Julie McGue discusses her journey to debut memoir “
From My Balcony To Yours by Nino Gugunishvili (Book Review #950)
From my balcony to yours is a biography written as a collection of short stories aimed to enlighten you and inform you of her personal account during the first several months of the Covid-19. Her observations are sweet and endearing. The book is thought-provoking… Continue Reading “From My Balcony To Yours by Nino Gugunishvili (Book Review #950)”
To Argue with Oblivion by Anthony Wright (Book Review #935)
To argue with oblivion is a beautiful memoir about Anthony and his life dealing with a brain tumor that is too large for radiotherapy. Anthony sets out to find a way to treat himself with no drugs to treat it, laying all options in… Continue Reading “To Argue with Oblivion by Anthony Wright (Book Review #935)”
The Whistleblower’s Tune by Hugh Giblin (Book Review #934)
The whistleblower’s tune is a memoir written about Hugh’s life, presenting honest and self-reflecting spam of his experience. Although I already felt that I knew enough about his journey after reading the book’s description, I still ended up reading the entire book and noticed… Continue Reading “The Whistleblower’s Tune by Hugh Giblin (Book Review #934)”
Flashes and Sparks by Kate Peters (Book Review #922)
Flashes and sparks is a memoir written about Kate’s life. It begins with Kate’s perspective from a young age and how people are like Disney animations dancing and singing along, happy and oblivious of reality. Her life isn’t easy. Her cruel grandmother is just… Continue Reading “Flashes and Sparks by Kate Peters (Book Review #922)”
Where Silence Ends by Angela Ruiz and Mary Ruiz (Book Review #917)
Where silence ends is a beautiful story about how a young girl finally breaks silence over all the abuse and trauma she has gone through. Reading through four generations of Mexican American culture, family drama, and abuse, this memoir truly advocates for those who… Continue Reading “Where Silence Ends by Angela Ruiz and Mary Ruiz (Book Review #917)”
The Promise by Connie Rife (Book Review #866)
The promise is a beautiful memoir written about a young girl named Connie. The memoir is set in the late 1960s, Pennsylvania. Connie is raised in a children’s home as her mother is mentally unstable to care for her. As she runs away from… Continue Reading “The Promise by Connie Rife (Book Review #866)”
Soaring Through Silent Skies by Brian Ehlers (Book Review #865)
Soaring through silent skies is a biography. It tells the story of a trailblazer who succeeds in becoming a successful athlete and coach in a world where against the odds, Brian is deaf.
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