Review of The Hollow Half: A Memoir of Bodies and Borders by Sarah Aziza As I delved into Sarah Aziza’s The Hollow Half, I felt like I was unearthing not just a memoir, but a profound exploration of identity intertwined with haunting truths. A memoir that promises to dissect the delicate relationship between body and …
A Heartfelt Reflection on Boat Baby: A Memoir by Thu Nguyễn As a book blogger, I’m always on the lookout for heartfelt stories that bridge personal and cultural experiences. When I stumbled upon Boat Baby: A Memoir by Thu Nguyễn, I was immediately captivated by its rich tapestry of struggles and triumphs. The title conjured …
Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster – A Journey into the Heart of Human Ambition When I stumbled upon Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air, I was immediately drawn in by the duality of its title—a promise of an expedition to the highest point on Earth, coupled with an ominous hint …
Review of Alligator Tears: A Memoir in Essays by Jose A. Gomez When I first heard about Alligator Tears: A Memoir in Essays by Jose A. Gomez, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. The title intrigued me, evoking images of resilience and survival wrapped in vulnerability. But when I picked it up—thanks to a …
Reflections on How to End a Story: Collected Diaries, 1978-1998 by Helen Garner When I first picked up How to End a Story: Collected Diaries, 1978-1998, I found myself drawn in by the whispers of Helen Garner’s introspective world. Garner, celebrated as one of Australia’s most significant literary voices, captivates readers with her profound observations …
Reflecting on Race and Identity: A Review of The Trouble of Color: An American Family Memoir by Martha S. Jones Growing up as the child of a Black father and a white mother, I felt a pang of familiarity as I delved into The Trouble of Color: An American Family Memoir by Martha S. Jones. …