Derryen Plante, author of “You’ve Got Some Nerve” shares her battle back from a brain injury after a 20-second attack changed her life forever! … More Interview with Derryen Plante – Author of “You’ve Got Some Nerve”
“Listen Mama” by M.S.P. Williams, is a moving memoir about not giving up on love. Comprised of touching letters, this book chronicles the journey of a son’s yearning for his mentally ill mother to love him, and encounters barriers that seem impenetrable. … More “Listen Mama” by M.S.P. Williams
“Cover My Dreams in Ink” provides the most intimate glance at what life with people impacted by addiction is like. This memoir, published by Paul’s mother gives an inside point of view post-death, in a story unlike any other. … More “Cover My Dreams in Ink” by Jessie Dunleavy
“Approaching Fire,” by Michelle Porter, is a beautiful book about family history and acceptance. In lovely, poetic prose, the author takes her audience on a journey of family heritage and honest conversation about what it means to have to hide your identity-sometimes even your name-just to fit in and make your mark in the world. … More “Approaching Fire” by Michelle Porter
“The Broker,” by D. Sidney Potter, is a memoir about the commercial real estate business every aspiring broker should read. The author talks honestly about working his way up, and racial issues in real estate, drawing from his personal experiences and direct observation. … More “The Broker” by D. Sidney Potter
“My Piano Hands: A Flash Memoir Collection,” by Kathryn Atkins, is a moving memoir about a gifted pianist who describes her life in scrapbook form, from wondering about the origins of her “Piano Hands,” to whether she is deserving of her talent for music and love of the arts, and a whole lot more. … More “My Piano Hands” by Kathryn Atkins
“You’ve Got Some Nerve: The Battle Back from an Invisible Injury,” by Derryen Plante, is a riveting memoir about reclaiming life after a traumatic brain injury. The author thought her life was all mapped out. She was carrying out her duties in a jail for juveniles when she was brutally attacked by an inmate. … More “You’ve Got Some Nerve” by Derryen Plante
“To Find: The Search for Meaning in Life on the Gringo Trail,” by J.R. Klein, is an unforgettable travel memoir about a burned-out graduate with a doctoral degree and the promise of MIT looking to recover from torpor in 1980. … More “To Find: The Search for Meaning in Life on the Gringo Trail” by J.R. Klein
“The Places Left Unfilled: A Memoir,” by M.C. Cauley, is a memoir that reads like a gripping work of fiction, meaning that it has a plot, characters, arcs, conflict, and great dialogue. Although I love reading traditional memoirs, this one is told in more of a non-traditional way–more like a movie script or dramatic novel. … More “The Places Left Unfilled: A Memoir” by M.C. Cauley
“Under Big-Hearted Skies” is a story of a Canadian adventurer, author Tom Stewart. Throughout his stories he showcases vivid landscapes and even more intriguing characters met during his various travels and escapades. Written as a collection of short stories, this memoir delivers a punch. … More “Under Big-Hearted Skies” by Tom Stewart
