Clever and charming, “The Mary Years” offers stories of Julie Marie Wade’s challenges and triumphs juxtaposed with observations about lessons learned from Moore.
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Books are Everything in “This Book is Free and Yours to Keep”
A review of “This Book is Free and Yours to Keep: Notes from the Appalachian Prison Book Project,” edited by Connie Banta, Kristin Devault-Juelfs, Destinee Harper, Katy Ryan, and Ellen Skirvin.
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Resistance and Resilience in the Face of Abuse and Colonization in Memoir ‘Women Surrounded by Water’
Author Patricia Coral’s memoir recounts the complexity of navigating oppressive systems through the lens of growing up on Puerto Rico.
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“Docile” Explores Mother-Daughter Relationship & More
Docile, a memoir by Hyeseung Song, perfectly encapsulates the generational trauma of the immigrant experience.
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“No One Gets to Fall Apart” Is an Unflinching Look at Mental Illness, Trauma, and Belonging
This review of Sarah LaBrie’s debut memoir, “No One Gets to Fall Apart,” explores the themes of generational trauma and belonging that shape the book.
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Rerelease of Scott McClanahan’s ‘Crapalachia’ Reopens Connection with Place
A review of Crapalachia: A Biography of a Place.
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The Calculus of Desire and Faith: An Interview with Jessie van Eerden
Van Eerden discusses her latest essay collection, which concerns itself with self-discovery, with touch and human connection.
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The Tender Torment of Loving the Ones Who Suffer: Rebecca Spiegel’s “Without Her”
A review of Rebecca Spiegel’s new book “Without Her: A Chronicle of Grief and Love.”
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“Stories I Lived to Tell”: A Memoir Told in Bite-Size Anecdotes
Generally short in length, the tales primarily comprise pivotal or fond moments from Carden’s boyhood, memories of his family members, and reflections — piecing together what was, what is now, and what he has realized along the way.
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“We Are Animals” Is Candid and Complex
A review of Jennifer Case’s “We Are Animals,” a collection of 15 honest and deeply considered essays.
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