Rev. Michael H. Lavery (Readersmagnet LLC)
Mama’s Boy: A Young Boy’s Memory of Childhood by Rev. Michael H. Lavery is a heartwarming autobiographical reflection that chronicles his early life, exploring the profound influence of his mother, grandmother, sister, and community. The book opens with Lavery’s emotional account of losing his father at a young age, shaping his understanding of love, loss, and inner strength. It then explores various themes, including faith, family, sacrifice, and moral lessons learned through everyday experiences, from childhood innocence to spiritual awakenin...
Kathryn Henry (Advantage Books)
Kathryn Henry’s A Dime to Say I Love You is an intriguing odyssey through love, grief, and spiritual awakening. The book follows her profound relationship with her wife, Lisa, chronicling their decade-long battle with cancer, culminating in Lisa’s passing, and Kathryn’s subsequent journey of healing and self-discovery. Through raw honesty and vivid storytelling, Kathryn reveals how love can deepen in times of struggle and heartache, exploring the inner strength that is nurtured by acceptance, forgiveness, and love. Her reflections on attachment...
Mekdela (BookBaby)
Mekdela's Plus-Size: A Memoir of Pop Culture, Fatphobia, and Social Change delivers a candid and powerful exploration of the multifaceted experiences of plus-size individuals, particularly women of color, navigating American society’s entrenched beauty standards and systemic discrimination. The narrative intertwines personal anecdotes with cultural critique, illustrating how media representations, fashion industries, and social attitudes marginalize larger bodies. Mekdela reflects on her journey to embracing her body, resisting pressures to con...
lisa Stathoplos (Booklocker)
Make Me by Lisa Stathoplos is a fascinating, energetic ride through a life packed with humor, heartache, and unflinching gusto. As a debut author, her voice bursts off the page with all-caps exclamations and a sarcastic wit that feels like chatting with a fiercely candid friend over drinks. Her memoir delivers revealing glimpses of her journey from an awkward child with scoliosis and identity issues to a dedicated artist thriving in Maine’s exciting regional theater scene. Stathoplos’s storytelling is deft, characterized by short vignettes, eac...
David Irish Anderson (Pure Ink Press)
David Irish Anderson's memoir, First Pub on the Right, recounts a transformative motorcycle journey taken by the author and his wife, Sarah, as they traverse from Cork, Ireland, to Cape Town, South Africa—a quest inspired by serendipitous conversations in a tavern about the power of adventure. The couple's journey, rich with anecdotes and reflections, beautifully juxtaposes the thrill of exploration with the universal challenges of maintaining a relationship on the road. Over their extensive travel rooted in spontaneity and a quest for deeper c...
David H Aretsky (BookBaby)
Stagehand: A Backstage Pass to My Life Stories is a gripping memoir that chronicles the life and experiences of David H. Aretsky, a dedicated backstage technician who has worked in the entertainment industry for over four decades. Through a collection of anecdotes and reflections, Aretsky takes readers on a journey filled with humor, heartbreak, and personal growth. The narrative is framed around significant experiences, notably his emotional struggles following the end of a long-term relationship with “the Ex,” who is referred to throughout th...
Patrick M. Garry (Resource Publications)
Patrick M. Garry’s The Power of Gratitude is a profoundly moving memoir that examines the intricacies of gratitude as a life philosophy, shaped profoundly by the lives of the author’s parents, Michael and Elizabeth Garry. Through clever storytelling, Garry enriches the reader's understanding of how gratitude can be more than just a gesture—it can be a transformative way of life that inspires joy, builds resilience, and injects a strong sense of purpose into the everyday. The author’s assertion instantly moves readers: “Gratitude is not just a t...
Roberta M Roy (ALVA Press)
In Life's a Dance: A Memoir, Roberta M. Roy takes readers on a journey of resilience and self-discovery from age eight to twenty-seven, beginning in the challenging era of the Great Depression when money was scarce, and housing was a perennial problem. Driven by determination and the desire for stability, she navigates the challenges of her early life, overcoming economic hardships through hard work and risk-taking. Aided by scholarships, Roy's journey culminates in becoming a licensed speech-language pathologist, filled with adventure and rich...
Norman Coutts (Atmosphere Press)
The Naked Sailor by Norman Coutts is an evocative memoir recounting the author’s journey through Southeast Asia aboard a yacht, inviting readers to navigate the turbulent waters of life, fear, friendship, and self-discovery. The story revolves around Coutts’ unexpected sailing trip, prompted by an invitation from his childhood friend Rob. Despite his initial trepidation about sailing, ignorance of the sea, and the looming threat of pirates, Coutts' journey becomes a personal metamorphosis shaped by his surroundings' natural beauty and cha...
Janice S. Ellis, Ph.D. (USARISEUP, Inc.)
From Liberty to Magnolia is a profoundly moving memoir that chronicles the life of Janice S. Ellis, reflecting on the intersections of race, gender, and personal ambition against the backdrop of the American civil rights movement. The narrative begins with the author’s childhood in Mississippi—specifically, the towns of Liberty and Magnolia—during a time of racial division and social upheaval. Through her recollections, Ellis recounts the systemic challenges she faced as a Black woman in a predominantly white, patriarchal society, explorin...
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