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Memoirs we love…

The Happiness Playlist by Mark Mallman: Mallman offers a compelling memoir covering a time in his life influenced by his decision to listen to “happy” music in order to recover from grief…a life-affirming and thoroughly enjoyable read. Read review.

Terrible Omens by Alane Gray: Gray’s wicked, self-deprecating sense of humor turns the tale of her doomed marriage into a raucous, page-turning ride. Like a smoldering train wreck, readers will find it hard to look away.  Read review.

Hemorrhoids at Halftime by Hank Roth: Roth delivers  over 100 stories about the weirdest, worst and most hilarious things he dealt with or witnessed over his career as a high school coach and athletics administrator. Anyone with a strong interest in youth sports will find this a sure-fire treat. Read review.

A Kangaroo Loose in Scotland by Lachlan Ness: Part journal, part travelogue, this is a delightful account of Ness’ six-month residence in the far north of Scotland…he writes with humor, making readers want to visit the places he discusses. Read review. 

Trained to be an OSS Spy by Helias Doundoulakis: This engaging memoir tells the gripping story of the author’s time as an OSS spy during World War II…a tale that rings with authenticity. Read review. 

Prader-Willi Syndrome by John Hernandez-Storr: It’s hard to imagine a more devastating diagnosis than Prader-Willi Syndrome.  By age two, a once-feeble baby will develop a raging appetite to go with sluggish metabolism, resulting in morbid obesity and, most likely, premature death. Hernandez-Storr depicts this strange world in which no amount of food satisfies, and attempts to withhold it trigger violent outbursts.  Read review.

Growing Old with Grace by Ramakrishna Michaels: The lifecycle of the lotus flower serves as a metaphor for this compelling memoir about rising from the depths of debauchery to the heights of spiritual mastery…an important contribution to the rank of spiritual memoirs, especially those concerning yoga practice.  Read review.

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