A Quest for Alex: A Courageous Journey of Triumphs, Tears, and the Power of International Adoption by John Ruffini follows John and Anne Ruffini’s relentless pursuit to adopt Alex, the biological sister of their two adopted children. After successfully adopting Tony and Isabella from Chile,...

Internationally Known, Locally Disrespected by Eddie Doyle is an absorbing collection of true stories from the front seat of an Uber. It provides a gritty, humorous, and sometimes raw look at the range of human experiences through the eyes of a Philadelphia-based driver. Doyle’s narrative...

The younger version of Neetha Naidu was the dream of every parent. She was a miracle child, obedient, beautiful and respectful. Her eagerness to please her parents made her always ready to conform, even to her detriment. It didn't matter that she was battling with...

Girl in Flight by Catherine Buchanan Richardson is a raw and captivating memoir that immerses readers in the highs and lows of a childhood shaped by privilege, chaos, and resilience. The author recounts her journey growing up amid the glitz and glamor of Manhattan and...

Crossing the Yellowstone: The Saga of a Montana Ranch Family is a journey into American history from 1894 to the 1940s. It was an era that followed the gold rush and civil war, at a time when the “Wild West” had been tamed, at least...

Life Sucks: Memories and Introspection During the Great COVID Lockdown by PS Conway is a hugely funny, deeply satirical, and, at times, starkly dark look at life, especially during the pandemic lockdown. It is a collection of short, pithy essays that sum up the author’s...

If Not for the Love of Others: An Autobiography of Abuse, Survival, and Salvation by Antaeus is a raw and deeply personal account of overcoming adversity through strength and the transformative power of love. This book explores the harsh realities of a life marked by...

But It’s Okay If I Do It: True Confessions of an Unintentional A$$HOLE by Shirley Laffa reads like an afternoon gossip with a cup of tea or a fun time with a friend over a bottle of Prosecco. Yes, it is that good! Whether she...

What is more engaging to Americans than the first impressions of foreigners in our country? And especially those from mainland China. Apple An’s memoir Las Crosses: An Unwavering Journey to a New Life in America gives us just that in a fresh, uninhibited, and delightful...

In her memoir-in-miniature, Places We Left Behind, Jennifer Lang offers readers a compelling tale of unexpected commitment alongside unconventional exploration. The vignettes reflect her recollection of events and her culture shock around Judaism. Since she left college in Chicago and her junior year abroad in...