Murdock’s openness and humility in using her own pain to empower others brings authenticity to her book on making end-of-life decisions. Diane Burnside Murdock has an impressive résumé. She is a writer, blogger, and researcher; holds... Read More

Tony Cointreau writes of a life and career that took him from the elegance of Park Avenue to the poorest slums on earth. He is, at heart, a showbiz guy, and while his writing may lack literary polish, any reader can detect the... Read More

Putting a focus on the runners instead of the tragedy, this account of the 2013 Boston Marathon offers hope and a keep-going attitude. The 2013 Boston Marathon will inevitably be remembered for the two bombs that went off and the deaths... Read More

Day is superb at weaving together political and business conflicts pertaining to oil spills and personal stories of those who live in areas in danger of spills. Angela Day’s Red Light to Starboard: Recalling the Exxon Valdez Disaster,... Read More

Parson weaves a plot that offers a surprising twist, refreshing for a romance. Happily ever after doesn’t always mean a storybook ending. In "The Inheritance", Michael K. Parson crafts a love story in which selfish mistakes and pride... Read More

Mouat’s prowess as a journalist is clear in the extensive interviews and study of historical documents. The United Nations secretary-general is the epitome of diplomacy—having to not only communicate between governments, but also do... Read More

Salih draws from his years of medical experience to share the virtues he believes bolster the study of medicine. We will all be patients at some point in our lives, surrendering ourselves to someone else’s medical expertise. Abdul... Read More

Intimate personal stories and photos of transgender teenagers invite discussion of the gender continuum. Most people struggle to find their place in the world and with identity issues. This is even more difficult for transgender... Read More