Browsing: Biographies and Memoirs

A moving memoir: When single mother Anna’s youngest daughter, Dana, began showing signs of a mysterious illness, they ventured beyond the medical establishment to find answers and healing together. “You will undoubtedly be inspired by this story” (New York Times bestselling author JJ Virgin).

“Beautifully crafted, miraculously evocative, and continuously inspiring” (New York Times bestselling author Jasmin Darznik): After Cindy Rasicot moved to Thailand, her meeting with a Buddhist nun set her on a path to spiritual awakening. “An intriguingly honest portrayal of an expat’s life-altering personal growth” (Kirkus Reviews).

In this memoir, a transgender man examines his journey, from his childhood and transition to his family and his advocacy work. A “multifaceted, rich, and moving exploration of the trans experience” (Kirkus Reviews) with a “heartwarming demonstration of a family’s unconditional love” (Library Journal).

In this coming-of-age memoir, Sharon takes you with her on a nail-biting adventure through the early 1970s after leaving her…

One of Parade’s best memoirs of 2020: This “heartbreaking story of survival and emotional resilience” (Kirkus Reviews) illuminates the life of Mendek Rubin, who survived three years in Nazi concentration camps before becoming an inventor in the US.

While writing a book about longevity, Judy met 100-year-old Lucille — and the two struck up a powerful friendship. In this “alternately witty and touching” read (Kirkus Reviews), Judy shares the wisdom and important life lessons she learned from the spirited centenarian before her passing.

The New York Times bestseller that inspired the Academy Award–nominated film Lion: Years after being separated from his family in India, Saroo Brierley embarked on a journey to reunite with them. “Amazing” (New York Post), with over 16,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

Everyone has moments from their past they regret, but God’s plans for us depend on precisely those experiences. Discover how embracing the darkest parts of our lives can help us move forward from them in this wise and comforting book.

USA Today bestselling author Tricia Goyer and her family of eleven embark on a yearlong quest to eliminate grumbling from…

This guide reminds us that God is always with us — even during our hardest hours. Learn to see the divine in your everyday life with a dozen key stories from the Bible. “I wept as I read this book” (Sheila Walsh, author of It’s Okay Not to Be Okay).