The Skeleton Cupboard

A book review of The Skeleton Cupboard: The Making of of a Clinical Psychologist by Tanya Byron Stars: **** Flatiron Books (2015)Memoir/Psychology320 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: The gripping, unforgettable, and deeply affecting story of a young clinical psychologist learning how she can best help her patients, The Skeleton Cupboard is a riveting and… Read More »

Chasing Butterflies

A book review of Chasing Butterflies: The True Story of a Daughter of 9/11 by Ashley Bisman Stars: **** Stone Tiger Books (2021)Memoir284 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Ashley Bisman was in a high school history class the morning… Read More »

Live Long and…

A book review of Live Long and … What I Learned Along the Way by William Shatner Stars: **** Thomas Dunne Books (2018)Memoir/Aging224 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: “I have always felt,” William Shatner says early in his newest memoir, that “like the great comedian George Burns, who lived to 100, I… Read More »

A Testament to My Ego

A book review of A Testament to My Ego by William Smoothwater Stars: **** Austin Macauley (2021)Self-Help182 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: A Testament to My Ego is a thoughtful reflection on a part of the author’s life. While… Read More »

Sin Child

A book review of Sin Child: a Memoir by Angela Howard Stars: **** Austin Macauley (2021)Memoir233 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: After years of abuse, Angela Howard has found her voice helping others suffering PTSD from Adverse Childhood Experiences… Read More »

Grandpa – Good News from the Good Feel Cornfield

A book review of Grandpa – Good News from the Good Feel Cornfield by Charles C. Finney Jr. Stars: *** Parson’s Porch (2021)Memoir86 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Charles’ writings are a remembrance of his love for family, farm… Read More »

House of Music

A book review of House of Music: Raising the Kanneh-Masons by Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason Stars: **** OneWorld Publications (2021)Memoir368 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Seven brothers and sisters. All of them classically trained musicians. One was Young Musician of the… Read More »