Searching for Serotonin: When Hardship Makes Happiness Hard to Find is a compelling memoir by Mali Millie. The story unravels as Millie finds herself in a cold hospital room, wondering why she ended up there. A heart-wrenching scene follows when Millie’s mother dies at home,...

Stories of my Life is a collection of reflections, journal notes, prayers, and poems by Elisabeth M. Seidel. According to editor Jennifer P. Tanabe, the original works were personal notes written in English and French, and modified into the chronological format presented in the book....

If ever a story and its author were worthy of the accolades it has received, it’s the memoir Strip by Hannah Sward. I have read dozens of memoirs, even written my own, based on early childhood abuse and its lifelong effects on the child, but...

So You Want to Fly Private? The Rules by Shannon McDermott is a laugh-out-loud, flirty, fun exposé into the aviation industry. Inspired by true stories, McDermott tells all - from celebrities to wannabees, best tippers, and worst travelers. She holds nothing back, including the colorful...

Stolen Innocence by Ronarose Train is uniquely and sensitively written. It is based on a true story of abuse, rejection, and betrayal. Abigail and her brother were left in the care of their grandparents by their mother. They did not fully understand the structure of...

She is My Child: What My Daughter’s Medical Journey Taught Me About Faith, My Heavenly Father, and Flying Standby by Tammy Coulter is a non-fiction Christian memoir in which the author details years spent through the trials and tribulations of life while seeking help for...

Sons of Isan: Taking Refuge in a Thai Temple is a beautifully written and inspiring memoir by William Reyland. Born and raised in the American Midwest, the author had a good life. He had a nice house in a pleasant community with all the comforts...

Stalked by Demons, Guarded by Angels: The Girl with the Eating Disorder by Simone Yemm is an account of the author's struggle with bulimia. Right from birth, Simone's mother laments her body size. The words she uses to describe her newly born baby will haunt...

If you, like myself, enjoy memoirs that deftly blend raw and honest openness with powerful insights then consider yourself in luck as Lisa A. Pruitt’s autobiography is a must-read. Soul of a Professor: Memoir of an Un-Engineered Life charts the author's life as her success...

Scars of Gold by Sharon Stoliar is a powerful and eye-opening look at one woman's life-changing medical trauma at the hands of those she trusted most with her health. Hospital malpractice and neglect aren't unheard of, but Sharon's shocking account shows how quickly and easily...