Review of Next of Kin by Kia Abdullah Have you ever had a moment—just a fleeting second—where distraction pulls you away from your responsibilities, leaving you to grapple with the haunting question: What if? That’s exactly the emotional precipice Kia Abdullah’s Next of Kin pushes us to confront, and it captivated me from the first …
Review of "Dirty Kitchen: A Memoir of Food and Family" by Jill Damatac From the moment I stumbled upon Dirty Kitchen, something about Jill Damatac’s journey pulled me in. Perhaps it was the promise of tantalizing Filipino recipes intertwined with deep, personal narratives that spoke to the heart of belonging and identity. In a world …
The Heart of Home: A Review of Restaurant Kid: A Memoir of Family and Belonging Every so often, a memoir captures your heart and soul, enmeshing you in its narrative till you can’t help but reflect on your own life. That’s exactly what happened when I picked up Restaurant Kid: A Memoir of Family and …
Such a Good Family: An Addictive Dive into the Depths of Family and Friendship As a book blogger, I’m always on the hunt for stories that promise to tug at my heartstrings and challenge my perceptions. Caitlin Weaver’s debut novel, "Such a Good Family," did just that and more. With its chilling exploration of friendship, …
Matriarch: A Memoir – A Heartfelt Journey into Tina Knowles’ World As a devoted fan of Beyoncé, I’ve often marveled at the dazzling talent of her daughters and the glitz of Destiny’s Child. However, the moment I stumbled upon Matriarch: A Memoir by Tina Knowles, something stirred within me—a desire to peel back the layers …
Review of Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: From China to America by Barbara Demick When I first heard about Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: From China to America, I found myself drawn to its promise of exploring the complex and often murky waters of adoption from China, particularly the themes of identity and family. Barbara …