The Stories They Hear shares the incredible influence of Dr. William Keyes IV in mentoring the "Talented Tenth," shaping the future of academically adept African American men through the Institute for Responsible Citizenship. With a wealth of experience, Dr. Keyes speaks on overcoming health battles...

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...

The Change Center by Howard D. Blazek is a profound exploration of one man's intense and tumultuous journey through a psychic and existential crisis that led him to a transformative experience in a psychiatric ward. This is a deeply personal narrative, retracing the author's path...

Minu Cash's The Painted Pink Dress is a heartrending portrayal of her experiences as a young child with predominantly Caucasian features growing up in a traditional Mexican-American family. The author's formative years were fraught with many traumatic memories, including her family's battle with extreme poverty,...

The Waypoints: From 400 Farewells and 3,000 Miles by Diane Gansauer is a remarkable read. While in her fifties, Diane decides to hike the Colorado Trail. Then, at sixty-one years old, she hikes the entire length of the Continental Divide Trail from Mexico to Canada. As a funeral celebrant, Diane has assisted many families with funerals and...

The Accidental Educator: Life-Defining Stories of Rites and Wrongs by Dr. Eric Reno is a memoir that explores the educational journeys of a professional educator and a lifelong learner. This book stands out for its introspective look into how formative experiences, from childhood through retirement,...

In The Boughs of Love, author Nathan Kitchen shares a deeply personal and powerful memoir about faith and queerness within the Latter-day Saint tradition. Through a mix of personal stories, public advocacy, and reflections on theology, he explores what it means to be LGBTQ+ while...

To the Hilt by Dan Meyer and Marc Hartzman is a deep dive into the dangerous and fascinating world of sword swallowing. The book covers the lives and careers of iconic performers, including Dan Meyer himself, who became a leading figure in the field, setting...

The Adopted Nurse by Lisa Astalos Chism guides readers through a personal journey of identity and healing. The story unfolds as Chism examines her complex feelings about being adopted, describing her experiences with emotional honesty and vivid narrative detail. Her life is filled with moments...

The Ghosts on the Wall: A Grandson's Memoir of the Holocaust describes what happened to Kenneth D. Wald's family members: his parents and grandparents. Kenneth grew up in a modest home with a portrait of his paternal grandparents on a wall. He never knew his...