How to Lose Everything

A book review of How to Lose Everything: a Memoir by Christa Couture Stars: ***** Douglas & McIntyre (2021)Memoir208 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Enduring a series of devastating losses, Christa Couture shares her experiences in navigating grief and… Read More »

Hope is a Bright Star

A book review of Hope is a Bright Star: A Mother’s Memoir of Love, Loss and Learning to Live Again by Faith Fuller Wilcox Stars: ***** She Writes Press (2021)Grief168 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Hope Is a Bright… Read More »

Better off Bald

A book review of Better Off Bald: a Life in 147 days by Andrea Wilson Woods Stars: ***** Build Your Bliss (2019) Memoir/Cancer 394 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Adrienne Wilson is a depressed, suicidal teenager—until the day she receives… Read More »

She Rode A Harley

A book review of She Rode A Harley: a Memoir of Love and Motorcycles by Mary Jane Black Stars: *** She Writes Press (2019) Memoir 232 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: A schoolteacher escapes an abusive marriage and finds love… Read More »

Brain Candy

A book review of Brain Candy: One Woman’s hilarious and harrowing journey through cancer and Alzheimers by Deidre Allen Timmons Stars: ***** Lemonbird Press (2019) Memoir 336 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: While fighting an aggressive brain tumor, Deirdre must… Read More »

Survival Lessons by Alice Hoffman

Survival Lessons by Alice Hoffman Stars **** Algonquin Books (2013) Cancer/Health 83 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Survival Lessons provides a road map of how to reclaim your life from this day forward, with ways to reenvision everything―from relationships with friends and family to the way you see yourself. As Alice Hoffman says,… Read More »