A Journey Through Voice: Reflecting on Rachel Kolb’s Articulate: A Deaf Memoir of Voice When I first came across Rachel Kolb’s Articulate: A Deaf Memoir of Voice, I felt a stirring curiosity mixed with personal insight. Having read several compelling memoirs by deaf authors, I deeply appreciated their perspectives on identity and disability. Kolb’s narrative, …
Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America – A Call to Action Worth Heeding When I first stumbled upon Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America by Robert Reich, I was instantly intrigued by its promise of unvarnished truths wrapped in personal stories. As someone who often feels like a lone voice in …
We Should All Be Birds: A Memoir by Brian Buckbee A few months ago, I stood at the precipice of abandoning memoirs about animals. I had waded through pages featuring hawks, otters, chickens, and pigs, and the repetitive motifs began to wear thin. Just as I was ready to close the chapter on this genre, …
I’ll Tell You When I’m Home: A Memoir by Hala Alyan — A Journey of Story, Heritage, and Healing When I first encountered I’ll Tell You When I’m Home: A Memoir, I was drawn in by the powerful juxtaposition of personal struggle and rich cultural history that Hala Alyan weaves throughout her narrative. As a …
10,000 Ink Stains: A Memoir by Jeff Lemire – A Journey of Ink and Heart When I picked up 10,000 Ink Stains: A Memoir by Jeff Lemire, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. As someone who oscillates between moderate admiration and occasional obsession with comics, this hybrid memoir caught my eye—offering not just a …
A Journey Through Childhood: My Thoughts on Yellow Singing Sail: A Memoir of an Only Child in China I stumbled upon Yellow Singing Sail: A Memoir of an Only Child in China by Yinfan Cheng and was immediately drawn in by its premise. As someone who cherishes stories that explore childhood and identity, I was …