Eva’s life story and Susan’s attempt to make sense of it are insightfully pieced together to create a unique tale of the mother-daughter relationship. "The Album" is an intriguing account of how Susan Knapp discovered the complex and... Read More

Despite adversity, poet Shanon Jacobs used spirituality to persevere. The image on the cover of Unveiled is ambiguous, but it’s fitting for this memoir in verse. Depending on one’s vantage point, the butterfly surrounded by shades of... Read More

Sherman Stevens maintains that Christians should follow biblically based directives when navigating life’s difficulties. Bahamian theologian Sherman Stevens posits, “at every age and stage human beings experience struggle of some... Read More

Fascinating details of a polygynous family, immigration, and being a lawyer give Ekenna’s insights intriguing context. This book suggests that to live is to encounter individuals and circumstances with solemnity, grace, and reflection.... Read More

Carolyn Goodman’s lovingly crafted prose not only tells her own story but also bolsters the story of her son Andrew’s social activism. Little has been publicized about Andrew Goodman, a participant in Freedom Summer in 1964 who was... Read More

Social and cultural beliefs can imprison people and separate them from love—this is a powerful theme Pineau conveys with emotional weight. “Black folk with black folk, white folk with white folk, and the world will keep on turning... Read More

This meticulously researched genealogy of enslaved ancestors reveals their contributions to society from the antebellum period to the present. Tracing one’s family history is a daunting task filled with triumphs and setbacks, but for... Read More

Claiming that the current American perspective on the pilgrims is idolatry, this historian has crafted a thought-provoking lesson on how to contextualize the past. The Pilgrims are heroes admired for their bravery, commitment to... Read More