I Hate You, Mary Sullivan is a unique and thoughtful memoir about inherited trauma, complex family history, and religious guilt. In it, Barbara Jean Williams talks about her immigrant Irish grandmother, her family, and how her Irish Catholic heritage impacted her life. Barbara's grandmother, Mary...

Several reasons cause students to drop out of college. When Ezella McPherson was going through issues, including grief, even her counselor encouraged her to drop out. This shows not only the importance of having mentors but also advisors who are competent and resilient in helping...

Aging can be challenging for most. It comes with not only gray hair but also bodily changes, health concerns, and other types of challenges. In Keenagers: Telling a New Story about Aging by Corinne Auman, you are asked to consider the gifts that aging offers....

It is essential to instill healthy habits in children, especially about nutrition and self-care. However, this process can be complex without the proper foundation. Heidi Schauster has nearly three decades of experience treating people of all ages, with a special focus on eating disorders. She...

“Food is more than sustenance, it’s a shared language of love, history, and community.” I love these opening lines in the Introduction to Lana Taylor Stuart’s My Southern Table. Food is much more than what we eat to survive: it defines who we are and...

Ronald Hunter’s autobiography titled Angel Finally Found His Wings tells how he grew up in an extremely dysfunctional family. His mother suffered from a severe mental health problem. His elder brother had PSTD after returning from Vietnam and various other siblings, while trying to help,...

Freddy’s Magic Garden by Angelina Dayan, Helen Nicholson, and Andrea Shepheard is a charming collection of incredible cat stories. These endearing tales introduce you to an assortment of twenty-five cats, each with a different personality and a journey. You’ll instantly fall in love with these...

Every day we interact with each other to create, sustain, and build relationships. Regardless of the type of relationship that you are trying to develop, various difficulties surface, especially with those closest to you. In 5 Keys to Building Lifelong Healthy Relationships by Ariane Turpin,...

The Candy Butcher: A Biography of Frank Ray Perilli by William Karl Thomas is a personal account by a bonafide friend and fan of the man better known as Frankie Ray. Trying to write the biography of a relatively unknown showbiz celebrity is no easy...

Should've Been Dead: Lessons From a Crack Addict Who Broke Free by Sweta Patel and Rory Londer takes readers on the inspirational, chaotic journey of a man who struggled with addiction but found a path to healing and helping others who faced similar struggles. Rory's...