Browsing: Sociology

After their daughter’s unexpected death, Roger Rosenblatt and his wife moved in with their son-in-law to help him raise his three young children. “Sad but somehow triumphant, this memoir is a celebration of family” (O, The Oprah Magazine).

A landmark book by marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols on the remarkable effects of water on our health and well-being.Why…

With “unswerving honesty” (Kirkus Reviews), the renowned author of Mere Christianity poignantly reflects on his grief after the tragic loss of his wife — and the enormous impact it had on his journey of faith. With over 22,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.

EXPANDED WITH A NEW EPILOGUE “The tragedies keep coming. As we reel from the latest horror . . .” So…

“This is a book sublime in poetry, fierce in outrage” (Publishers Weekly): Before David Wojnarowicz died at age 37 from AIDS, he had already left a lasting legacy with his provocative and controversial art. This unforgettable memoir offers a glimpse into his life.

“Remarkable” (Publishers Weekly): This inspiring true story follows the journey of one American woman who decided to dedicate her life to transforming overseas orphanages. “Heartrending and victoriously uplifting… A must-read” (New York Times bestselling author Amy Tan).

This poignant reflection from a National Book Award–winning author chronicles the sudden loss of her husband of nearly 50 years. “Shines a bright light in every corner in her soul-searing memoir of widowhood” (Publishers Weekly).

In this now classic work, Barbara Ehrenreich, our sharpest and most original social critic, goes “undercover” as an unskilled worker…

Put the “fun” back in “funeral” with this uproarious book that peels back the curtain on the bereavement business. Here are true tales from a pair of undertakers who have been praised as “gaspingly, in-your-face funny” (Booklist).

Self-help: To millions of Americans it seems like a godsend. To many others it seems like a joke. But as…