Searching for a memoir or nonfiction read that will motivate, encourage, and empower your next chapter? If you’re seeking a source of inspiration as you make resolutions, reevaluate your future and embark on a journey of personal transformation, these 8 inspiring memoirs and nonfiction books have just what you need.
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What I Ate In One Year by Stanley Tucci
In this memoir, actor Stanley Tucci records 12 months of eating, skillfully framing each meal as a means through which to reflect on the evolution of his personal and professional life.
Seven Days of Shiva by Marc Gellman
In this heartfelt memoir, Marc Gellman recounts his 46-year relationship with his late wife Barbara. Filled with humor, love, and reflections on grief and growing, this memoir is a touching tribute to a beautiful marriage.
Jeddah Bride by Patricia Bonis
A powerful memoir about a mother’s selfless fight to rescue her children after they were abducted by her husband. The memoir explores cultural divides, betrayal, and the power of a mother’s commitment to her children’s safety.
Abandoned at Birth by Janet Sherlund
Janet Sherlund explores her experience as a closed-record adoptee, illuminating the trauma of the adoptee experience and her lifelong search for identity and belonging. This beautifully written memoir is changing readers’ perceptions of adoption.
Flight of the Rondone by Patrick Girondi
The inspiring true story of Patrick Girondi, a high school dropout-turned-successful entrepreneur whose life changed when his eldest son is diagnosed with a fatal blood disease, inspiring him to hunt for a gene therapy cure.
Twice the Family by Julie Ryan McGue
In this coming-of-age memoir, author Julie Ryan McGue shares her journey as an adoptee and identical twin who discovered her identity and individuality as she searched for answers about her past.
Teaching in the Dark by Genét Simone
The true story of a young teacher who buys a one-way ticket to Shishmaref Alaska, and navigates culture shock, loneliness, and the challenges of teaching, relying heavily on her courage, resilience, and wit to persevere.
Strong to Save by David Emerson Frost
Author David Emerson Frost, a champion competitor, rowing coach, and master fitness trainer, offers a practical and scientific fitness guide for Gen Xers ready to redefine aging and make the most of their lives.