Down Came November by Lisa V. Proulx is the heartrending and melancholic story of Elizabeth Frost who felt alone for the first time after she lost everyone whom she loved. Her once beautiful soul became an empty shell after a succession of tragedies beginning with...

Daughter, Undefined by Jackie Ruchti is a powerful and inspirational memoir, told in a voice that is unalloyed and filled with candor. It begins with a dramatic encounter between daughter and mother. It’s the moment of truth when the mother comes to inform Jackie that...

Dancing with Elephants: Mindfulness Training For Those Living With Dementia, Chronic Illness or an Aging Brain (How to Die Smiling Book 1) by Jarem Sawatsky is a non-fiction grief/hardship book. This is a book that would appeal most to an adult audience of those who...

“My body is an instrument. It transfers pain to melody so well.” Typically, non-fiction books about abuse – physical, mental, and emotional – are written from an observer’s point of view, even if the observer is the victim. Don’t Hit Me! by Vanessa de Largie...

I'm naturally drawn to stories about animals, which made Duke: The Dog Who Saved My Life by Toby Yarbrough a natural read for me. The synopsis about this book drew me in right away. It’s a book about a disabled Army veteran named Sgt. Toby...

Death Sucks, Life Doesn't Have To by Brea Behn begins with the shock of her twin brother dying from an accident and how that leaves her shattered. She had to resort to professional help for depression and, while making great progress in her grief, something...

D. Ann Noble's Dare to Ask Why explains and researches many aspects of our health. With her own health failing, the author underwent test after test with no clear answers. She needed to look deeper into her lifestyle and eating habits, and was alarmed to...

Despite Your Circumstances by Candida Sullivan is a motivational and inspirational book designed to help readers endure and overcome life’s hardships. Whether because of relationship issues, unexpected grief, declining health or financial troubles, obstacles are a routine part of life. Sullivan presents readers with concise,...

In an age where so many truths and events hidden for years, such as alleged sexual abuse by priests or celebrities, a public who would have dismissed such allegations even a decade ago is steadily being enlightened as to what goes on behind closed doors,...

Divine Renovations: A Carpenter, His Soul Mate and Their Story of Love and Loss by Janice Beetle is a heartfelt and deeply personal memoir about a couple who loved each other very much, and were separated on this earthly plain too soon. It is very...