From Puerto Rico to New York: Fragments from a Life of Service By Manuel Cabranes
From Puerto Rico to New York: Fragments from a Life of Service is the memoir of Manuel Cabranes, one of the leading Puerto Rican public servants of the 20th century.
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Confessions of a Problem Seeker by Howard Steinberg – When the brain gives way to the heart
The guilt of survival manifests itself in different ways. Growing up in the latter half of the 20th century in Queens, born to Jewish immigrant parents who had narrowly escaped the horrors their loved ones succumbed to, makes for an upbringing riddled with inflictions of unresolved trauma.
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Reflections on Being a Physician by Robert G. Hooper, M.D. — A Thoughtful Look at Medicine Beyond the Degree
Some books about medicine focus on dramatic cases or personal memoir. Reflections on Being a Physician takes a different path. Robert G. Hooper presents a collection of essays shaped by years in medical practice, using them to explore what truly makes someone not just a doctor, but a Physician in the deeper sense of the word. The book is reflective, opinionated, and clearly written from long experience, blending patient stories, professional observations, and criticism of modern healthcare.
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Straight Outta Skokie: The Krockey Chronicles: 1968 By Al Krockey – More Than Just Nostalgia
“Straight Outta Skokie: The Krockey Chronicles: 1968” is a personal memoir written by Al Krockey. This coming-of-age story falls within the genres of nonfiction, American history, and biography, offering readers a vivid glimpse into the life of a young man navigating the complexities of adolescence during a pivotal year in America.
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Stillness and Survival by Jacob Anthony Rose – A Memoir That Doesn’t Look Away
When I went through Stillness and Survival: A Life Between Trauma, Glitter, and the Echo of My Own Voice, I kept coming back to one feeling: this is someone finally telling the truth about their life, without softening the edges. Jacob Anthony Rose (also known as drag performer Sheena Rose) writes about growing up unwanted, unsafe, and constantly on alert, then slowly learning how to stay, heal, and be loved. It’s a heavy, trigger-filled memoir—child abuse, queerphobia, mental illness—but it’s written with survivors in mind, not for shock value.
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The Unexpected CEO by Shirin Behzadi – A Journey from Immigrant to Business Leader
The Unexpected CEO by Shirin Behzadi shares a remarkable story from a frightened teenager leaving Iran to a determined leader of a billion-dollar company.
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Such a Pretty Picture by Andrea Leeb: A Brutally Honest Memoir of Abuse, Denial, and Healing
Andrea doesn’t know why the way her daddy touched her was wrong, or how to explain what had happened to someone else—only that it was. At such a young age, all she understands is the uneasy feeling in her belly at the thought of it, and what her father told her: that it was her fault her mother went blind, and if she didn’t do as she was told, it would happen again.
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Oh Canada! Our Home and Brutal Land By Alberta Montgomery Book Review
Oh Canada! Our Home and Brutal Land describes the life of a quiet, intelligent woman – from early girlhood to her adulthood – in snatches of trauma and survival. Jane is abused relentlessly by her older brother while her parents either pretend not to notice or don’t care enough to intervene.
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FROM APOLLO TO ARTEMIS: STORIES FROM MY 50 YEARS WITH NASA By Herb Baker Book Review
Rare insights inside NASA’s space operations through the eyes of Herb Baker, a dedicated NASA employee who worked from the early Apollo missions all the way to the Artemis programs.
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Choose You First By Michelle Bishop: A Powerful Memoir of Self-Love
Have you ever felt like you’re constantly overlooking yourself to put others first? The roots of it might trace back to your childhood, but the power to change this lies in the present.
