Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. It’s been a long time since I read stories that were written in an informal manner. The ones penned by John Marszalkowski were so good that I wanted to look at some more.Continue reading “Cancer Moon: How I Survived the Best Years of My Life Book Review”
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Stress Test Book Review
Content warning: this review discusses sexism and racism. Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Mindbuck Media Book Publicity in exchange for an honest review. It’s always interesting to learn about history from the ground up. What do I mean by this? Simply, I enjoy hearing stories aboutContinue reading “Stress Test Book Review”
Reparenting Myself: A Memoir to My Daughters on Growing Up, Getting it Wrong, and Giving My Best Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. Some books come along at a time when I need them the most. Today’s subject Reparenting Myself: A Memoir to My Daughters on Growing Up, Getting it Wrong, and Giving My Best byContinue reading “Reparenting Myself: A Memoir to My Daughters on Growing Up, Getting it Wrong, and Giving My Best Book Review”
Childless Mother: A Search for Son and Self Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. Adoption stories have always been compelling to me. Even though I’ve never experienced that myself, I’ve found it fascinating that plenty of people have had a different family from the one that theyContinue reading “Childless Mother: A Search for Son and Self Book Review”
The Only Way Through is Out Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. Ever since I read Late Bloomer: Finding My Authentic Self at Midlife by Melissa Giberson, I have been curious to read more LGBTQ+ related stories. What I didn’t realize is that there areContinue reading “The Only Way Through is Out Book Review”
From the Sidelines to the Finish Line: A Chronic Illness Survivor’s Challenges and Everyday Triumphs Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given an electronic ARC of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. Many memoirs like Educated have amazed me with their realness and honesty. When I think they can’t astonish me anymore, they do something extraordinary and then some. Today’s subject From the Sidelines to the FinishContinue reading “From the Sidelines to the Finish Line: A Chronic Illness Survivor’s Challenges and Everyday Triumphs Book Review”
Box of Birds: What New Zealand Taught Me about Life and the Practice of Medicine Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free PDF copy of this book by Stress Free Book Marketing in exchange for an honest review. If I had a nickel for every time I review a memoir written by a doctor detailing their self-discovery journey by traveling to other countries and practicing more holistic-based medicine, I wouldContinue reading “Box of Birds: What New Zealand Taught Me about Life and the Practice of Medicine Book Review”
Late Bloomer: Finding My Authentic Self at Midlife Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. There’s always that one book that speaks to someone in such a way that it’s hard to put it into words. One simply feels that they are being seen and heard while readingContinue reading “Late Bloomer: Finding My Authentic Self at Midlife Book Review”
Open for Interpretation: A Doctor’s Journey into Astrology Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. A good chunk of nonfiction is littered with spiritual memoirs. For those are not familiar, these are titles in which the author expresses unfulfillment in life. Then, something happens, and they are offContinue reading “Open for Interpretation: A Doctor’s Journey into Astrology Book Review”
Blankets Book Review
Content warning: Sexual abuse, nudity, and religion are discussed in this review. Graphic novels have always been contested in the literary world. Some don’t see them as real books because they have plenty of pictures in them. At the same time, they can help struggling readers to build their confidence and understand what’s going onContinue reading “Blankets Book Review”
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