One of the more hidden forms of abuse comes when a romantic partner, parent, or boss creates a hostile environment by preying on a person’s fears or self-doubt. This type of emotional abuse can be devastating and have long-lasting... Read More

Many helpful books have been written about Down syndrome, and also about autism, but this incredibly useful guide for parents and professionals is one of the first to describe the unique challenges that come with a child who is diagnosed... Read More

In 1854, intrepid journalist and New York Times founder Henry Raymond makes the arduous journey by stagecoach up a sheer mountainside trail in pursuit of a story he intends to preserve for posterity. His destination is a remote but... Read More

Reading a memoir of a prison gang member is unusual fare for those completely unfamiliar with the correctional system of the United States. Violence? Check. Drugs? Check. Odd Nicknames? Check. Girlfriends? Check. Illegitimate children?... Read More

In the age of the fifteen-minute doctor’s appointment, it is difficult to conceive of medical treatment that lasts months, or even years. And yet, not all ills respond to quick cures. This is particularly true in the mental health... Read More

Richard Sharp is the author of two prior novels: The Duke Don’t Dance, a well-received contemporary tale, and Jacob’s Cellar, the story of an intrepid family of nineteenth-century Missouri pioneers, both published in 2012. His newest... Read More

What happens when a young man attempts to ignore the fact that he is gay? What are the ramifications once he leaves home and tries to continue to ignore his feelings? D Vincent Russell’s "Says Who" explores those questions with two... Read More

Max Xylander feels she has plenty of reasons to be angry. After surviving a serious illness, she still has to tolerate her obnoxious sister, parents who don’t understand her, and ignorant kids like the boy who just insulted her best... Read More