Jenn experienced severe intracranial hemorrhage three days before her 31st birthday. Concerned family members rushed her to the North Shore University Hospital, where they kept vigil for any sign of good news regarding the young woman. Jenn survived the arduous and protracted experience, punctuated by...

Is it possible to be whole again after experiencing a traumatic event? Alexis Faere considers this question in her memoir documenting her journey to recovery after being kidnapped and sexually assaulted in Invisible Wounds: An Inside Story. Having faced this immense challenge, she wants to...

I'm History...But Do I Repeat Myself? is a work of non-fiction penned by author Lee Knapp in the memoir, slice-of-life, and inspirational writing subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. The author recounts her return to teaching history at her old...

I have always loved reading memoirs, particularly ones whose authors offer a unique perspective and a quick wit – such is the case in Dina Honour’s It’s A Lot to Unpack. In it, the author examines a life that many might envy, though she fears...

I’d Rather Be Dead Than Deaf: A Young Woman’s Journey with Liver Cancer is a work of non-fiction in the autobiography, medical journey, and inspirational writing subgenres. The work is suitable for both young adult and adult readers. Penned by author E. Adrienne Wilson, this...

It Starts with Bonjour by Eric Kirchmann is a non-fiction travel book. This is about the second adventure to France that he and his wife took. They traveled to places like Paris, Toulouse, and the region of Gascony, to name a few. He describes the...

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...

In Search of Mr. Darcy by Christina Ford chronicles the author's journey from her upbringing in an immigrant family to her tumultuous relationships, career, and the complexities of single parenthood. She marries Brandon, finds professional success post-divorce, and then endures a difficult marriage with Jackson....

Figure skating is a unique combination of sport and art, valuing both skill and elegance and there are fascinating stories behind it. It's All About the Memories and Other Skating Stuff shows us what goes on behind this activity. Joanne Vassallo Jamrosz talks about her...

I Can’t Believe I’m Not Dead by Kendra Petty is an account of her remarkable life. Petty has undergone more negative experiences than any human being should have, including being abused as a child, fighting extremely serious diseases, and being the target of a murder...