Raising Genius: Mozart, Einstein, Jobs: The Price of Brilliance by Nam Nguyen reminds readers that genius alone is not enough. Parenting, culture, and ambition are among the many factors that shape brilliant minds. The author has chosen three fascinating subjects who came from different backgrounds...

Wounded Wings: One Man’s Secret Struggle by Jeanne Donovan and Ronald I. Johnson is more than just a bittersweet biography of one man’s life; it is a social documentary of the times and a hard, no-holds-barred look at the evils of childhood sexual abuse, particularly...

Ruta’s Closet by Keith Morgan with Ruth Kron Sigal is a profoundly moving account of survival during the Holocaust, offering a vivid portrayal of the horrors endured by the Kron family in Nazi-occupied Lithuania. The narrative follows Ruth Kron Sigal’s journey, beginning with her family’s...

The Greatest Commander in Chief by Richard Collins offers an evaluation of United States presidents based on their military leadership during their time in office. As one of the largest economies and militaries in the world, the United States designates the president as the Commander-in-Chief...

At First Light by Walt Larimore and Mike Yorkey is the biography of Phil Larimore, who was raised in Memphis during the 1930s and mastered navigation, survival, and horseback riding from a young age. Having trouble academically, he was sent to a military school, which...

Spencer MacCallum by Charmayne Samuelson is a biography of MacCallum, who was born during WWII and grew up in Mexico with his mother, Lucile, and brother Crawford, while his grandfather Spencer Heath influenced his philosophy. After studying at Phillips Academy, Princeton, and the University of...

Since she was a child, Lucy has always been tall. As a result, children criticized her, which affected her self-esteem. So her mother consoled her by telling her that God had given her that quality for a special reason. In high school, she joined the...

Kristofferson: 67 Astounding Songs by Richard Somma is a comprehensive analysis of Kris Kristofferson’s early songwriting, focusing on thematic content, lyrical techniques, and vocal delivery. The book examines songs such as “Viet Nam Blues,” which critiques U.S. politics, and “Help Me Make It Through the...

Registered Nurse to Rear Admiral: A First for Women…A Nurse Forever by Estelle McDoniel tells the incredible life story of Alene B. Duerk, the first woman to become a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. From her small-town beginnings in Ohio to her long...

Women Who Talk to the Dead by Katherine Schweit is a gripping true-crime narrative that delves into the largest excavation of murder victims ever undertaken by the FBI. The book centers on the efforts of a detective and FBI agent to identify and bring justice...