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...

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...

Ironing Out My Life: Child Abuse and How It Affected Everything Thereafter is a difficult book to read and I mean that in the best possible way. In it, Kate Russell shares harrowing stories of her childhood that not only provide emotional impact but also...

You're On Your Own by Lynnette Fritshaw tells the story of her amazing career as the first female firefighter in her hometown, including the journey of breaking barriers that were far from easy. She faced constant bullying and discrimination, and the struggles fuelled emotional issues...

Ever Present by Patricia Cameron is a deeply personal account of her life’s challenges and the ways she has experienced God’s presence. She recalls the loss of her husband and the grief of losing a child, showing how faith sustained her. She shares moments of...

In Among the Reeds: The True Story of How a Family Survived the Holocaust, Tammy Bottner delivers an extraordinary account of the horrors her parents and grandparents experienced under the cruel Nazi regime. Told from different family members’ viewpoints, their individual experiences differ, but the...

From Worry to Wonder is a memoir by Amy Hagerup, who experienced the goodness of God throughout her life’s journey. It is a heartfelt and inspiring narrative highlighting Amy’s struggles and feelings of isolation. Amy recounts real-life experiences and illustrates how she discovered peace and...

Stumbling Toward the Buddha by Dawn Downey is an enlightening collection of essays outlining the author’s life and her search for peace and serenity. The author first examines her childhood, where many of her beliefs about herself were first laid down. She realizes that her...