Impassioned calls to action based on the author’s trying life experiences are embedded in a fascinating narrative. Thomas Toren’s short but thorough memoir, "Until We Meet Again", is filled with lessons learned over a lifetime. Each... Read More

Unapologetic and observant, this memoir of family recognizes the difficulties of balancing expectations and disappointments. In "Worthy", Denice Turner explores her family’s history and the legacy that haunts the relationships within,... Read More

Falkin animates this dystopian YA novel with timeless depictions of what often feels like uncharted terrain bridging childhood and adulthood. "Contract City", Mark Falkin’s YA novel, set in Tulsa, Oklahoma, renamed “The City of the... Read More

Identity, specifically the danger of defining oneself according to the values and visions of others, is the thematic pulse of Smith’s memoir. To read Michael V. Smith’s "My Body Is Yours" is to accompany him on an intimate journey in... Read More

Rosenthal is an intriguing writer, committed to learning, and capturing, her own truth. A collection of narrative vignettes, "Missing Insects" is Naomi Rosenthal’s memoir, spanning her early childhood to her own adulthood and eventual... Read More

Ekenna intertwines historical, literary, and popular culture references, along with compelling observations, to encourage others to tell their stories too. "We Must Hear All the Stories", by Chief Nnamdi A. Ekenna, reads as a call to... Read More

While his story is intimately connected to his family life and life as a Navy SEAL, Shea’s memoir offers a message that is universally resonant. Senior Chief Thom Shea’s Unbreakable: A Navy SEAL’s Way of Life offers an... Read More

Hill writes with a clear intention to teach readers how to embrace a positive outlook against even abysmal circumstances. Rosie M. Hill, author of "The Covering", personifies perseverance. She writes honestly and objectively about some... Read More