Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. Content warning: this review discusses sex and suicide. I’ve read plenty of memoirs written by extraordinary people. I always admire how they came out on top despite the struggles they went through. Today,Continue reading “Spoken: A Memoir Sprinkled With a Little Quadriplegia Book Review”
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Six Days in Detox Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. Content warning: this review discusses addiction, alcoholism, mental health, and trauma. I’ve read plenty of harrowing tales both for and outside the website. Some have stayed in my mind because of how well-written they were.Continue reading “Six Days in Detox Book Review”
Through the Glass Ceiling: Reflections on Feminism from the C-Suite Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Sasha Stolz Publicity in exchange for an honest review. I am a feminist. I believe in equality for both women and men in areas like pay and opportunities. There are plenty of books that discuss this subject in a variety ofContinue reading “Through the Glass Ceiling: Reflections on Feminism from the C-Suite Book Review”
Old White Man Writing Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Book Publicity Services in exchange for an honest review. Over the years, I’ve read plenty of books that are undeniably unique, as they contain unusual storytelling methods. Anything from John Marzalkowski comes to mind as some of the best examples. However,Continue reading “Old White Man Writing Book Review”
El Deafo Book Review
When I started at my first librarian job in Clarkston, Michigan, I discovered that some of the patrons were Deaf. Some knew American Sign Language (ASL) more than others, and I wanted to learn that. Since then, I’ve taken two ASL and one Deaf culture class. I also take the time to read about thoseContinue reading “El Deafo Book Review”
Interview with Julie Ryan McGue
Hello Everyone, We have something special for you all on Book Reviews by a Chick Who Reads Everything today. We have award-winning author Julie Ryan McGue on today. She is the author of the new book Twice the Family: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Sisterhood. You can see my interview with her down below. Emily:Continue reading “Interview with Julie Ryan McGue”
Twice the Family: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Sisterhood Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. As I mentioned in my review of Childless Mother: A Search for Son and Self by Tracy Mayo, adoption stories have always been compelling to me. I’ve always wondered what the lives ofContinue reading “Twice the Family: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Sisterhood Book Review”
The Nutcracker Chronicles: A Fairytale Memoir Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a copy of this book by BooksForward in exchange for an honest review. Christmas is coming soon, and that means more Nutcracker-related content! Last year, I reviewed The Kingdom of Sweets by Erika Johansen – a novel inspired by both the ballet and the book Nutcracker and the Mouse KingContinue reading “The Nutcracker Chronicles: A Fairytale Memoir Book Review”
Cancer Moon: How I Survived the Best Years of My Life Book Review
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”
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”
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