Never before has politics influenced our love lives this intimately. As Donald Trump climbed into power, Trumpism swept over the U.S.A. and swiftly divided the population. From the blatant misogyny to intellectual incompetence to questionable practices that plague his character as a leader, his candidacy began as a joke to many — until his win suddenly became no laughing matter. … More “America’s Loveless Age” by Noel Terry
“The Intrepid Brotherhood” is a memoir of a long running bureaucratic knife fight between the author, an IT systems manager, and his organization’s CEO, who was trying to demote and eventually fire him. As Gordon Graham notes in his epilogue, the story has larger implications, and perhaps will be studied by historians who try to make sense out of the changes that the computer revolution wrought for society. … More “The Intrepid Brotherhood” by Gordon Graham
“Critical Masses: Who Wins, Who Loses, Who Decides” offers an in-depth view of the injustices and inequities present in America. Coming from the view of a “powerless and culturally dismissed” welfare mom, this is a timely call to action for groundbreaking change. … More “Critical Masses” by Julie Banks Lewis
Laura Kerr is a former psychotherapist who specializes in sensorimotor psychotherapy. She is a woman who has experienced trauma in her life. Her degrees, professional work, and life experiences led to a conviction to write “Trauma’s Labyrinth.” … More “Trauma’s Labyrinth” by Laura K. Kerr
“Black, White, and Gray All Over,” is a story about the life of Frederick Douglass Reynolds. Going from a confused child to a teenager whose life could have gone in the wrong direction to a man whose past led him to a career in law enforcement in one of the roughest places there is, Compton, California. It is a compelling and attention-grabbing story that is very relevant in the world today and I was completely riveted and impressed. … More “Black, White, and Gray All Over: A Black Man’s Odyssey in Life and Law Enforcement” by Frederick Douglass Reynolds
The best way to describe this small book is that you stumble across various questions asked by the author; then, you’re presented with short chapters to offer information, answers, and a way to laugh while learning that even if life isn’t perfect, that doesn’t mean you cannot try for perfection. After all, it would be nice to live in paradise…wouldn’t it? Why settle for less? … More “Isn’t It Kind of Funny That…” by Jerry Schaefer
This is a powerful, moving memoir that shines a light on the history of patriarchy and its impact on gay men, boys, women, and girls. Although the focus of this memoir is a personal story of a gay law professor, it’s also an education on how a male-dominated society has affected principal and influential forces in our world, from culture to literature, art, family relations, psychology, and much more. Besides being a compelling life story, it stands as a support system and resource for gay rights and feminism. … More “Boys’ Secrets and Men’s Love” by David A.J. Richards
“There’s Nothing Wrong with Her” is a memoir by M.B. Yakoubian documenting her aging mother’s elder care. There is real life drama marked with sadness, sweetness, and a familial struggle for control, all set against the backdrop of advancing dementia. … More “There’s Nothing Wrong with Her” by M.B. Yakoubian
“Voices from the Fallen” is a collection of stories by Michael K. Tourville introducing readers to 8 different individuals who have struggled with substance abuse. Each story shows how the individual got into their substance abuse, what they lost, what they gained, and, if they recovered, how they were able to find a clearer head. Note: Some of these stories are very emotional and could be hard for some readers. … More “Voices from the Fallen” by Michael K. Tourville
Today, Reader Views talks with Britt East about his book, A Gay Man’s Guide to Life – “A personal growth and development manual that combines memoir with practical and pragmatic advice to challenge and inspire gay men to live their best lives.” … More Interview with Britt East – Author of “A Gay Man’s Guide to Life”
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