Memoires & Autobiographies by Inspiring People |
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Even after she left home for Hollywood, Emmy-nominated TV writer Bess Kalb saved every voicemail her grandmother, Bobby Bell, ever left her. Then, at ninety, Bobby died. But in this debut memoir, Bobby is speaking to Bess once more, in a voice as passionate as it ever was in life.
Recounting both family lore and family secrets, Bobby brings us four generations of indomitable women and the men who loved them.
Why we love it: It's a unique story in that it's told from the voice of Bess' deceased grandmother, but it's full of love, family and hilarious advice only a grandmother could give.
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Michael J. Fox found success as a film and television actor at an early age. However, when he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, his life and goals changed forever. Fox has continued acting, faced physical and emotional challenges, and shared his experiences and optimism with others. His foundation has raised more than 800 million dollars to fund research to find a cure for Parkinson's disease. This biography will show young readers about Fox's life and beliefs and help them understand the many issues people with disabilities face today.
Why we love it: It's Michael J. Fox, need we say more?
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Parks and Recreation star, Retta, takes us on her not-so-meteoric rise from roaches to riches. Throwing her hard-working Liberian parents for a loop, Retta abandons her plan to attend med school after graduating from Duke University to move to Hollywood to star in her own sitcom―like her comedy heroes Lucille Ball and Roseanne.
Why we love it: Not only is Retta hilarious, this book is so well written it will have you laughing, and crying, and laughing until you cry!
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Fiction Titles to Make You Feel Something |
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Harold Fry is unhappy in retirement and unhappy in marriage. Then, a letter from his lost love, Queenie Hennessy, arrives at his doorstep. Queenie is writing from the hospice to say goodbye. Instead of mailing a letter, Harold is seized with the urge to hand-deliver the letter to the hospice 600 miles from his hose. So long as he's walking, he thinks Queenie will live.
Why we love it: This is an easy read that will make you want to pause and reflect on your own life.
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A story about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried near the Pyramids. Along the way, he meets a travelling woman, a man who calls himself king, and an alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles in his path. But what starts as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery of the treasure found within.
Why we love it: This book is so beautifully written you will have a hard time putting it down.
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Every life consists of defining moments, and Willa Drake can count on one hand how many she has experienced—four. One day, she receives a call about a woman she doesn’t know who needs her help. Willa takes the next flight to Baltimore to care for her son’s ex-girlfriend, Denise, her nine-year-old precocious daughter, Cheryl, and their dog, Airplane. Her spontaneous decision will lead Willa to the biggest epiphany of her life, one that she chooses for herself.
Why we love it: We love a good book about second chances, love and empathy!
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Non Fiction Titles a.k.a. Self Help Books |
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The 4% Fix helps you find guilt-free time for what you really want to do and explains why it matters. Using the latest research about time management and goal-setting, Karma Brown shares strategies that actually work.
Why we love it: This book offers practical and valuable solutions to help you find more time in your day.
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James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviours that lead to remarkable results.
Why we love it: No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day.
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Bestselling author, speaker, and world-travelling success coach, Jen Sincero, serves up twenty-seven bite-sized chapters full of hilariously inspiring stories, life-changing insights, easy exercises, and the occasional swear word.
Why we love it: It's a fun way to present a self-help book that will help you come to love yourself a little bit more.
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