You’ll never look at JELL-O the same after you read this memwah.

Despite everything, her faith in her friends seems strong. You need that when your family of origin fails you, when a rapist takes a chunk off your soul. Also that guy named Chad can suck it. #womensrights #survivorsrights #astronaut #amandanyguen #savingfive #civilrights

You have to love people who become obsessed with a skill. I’ve never played chess in my entire life, but thoroughly enjoyed this book.

921 CHAPI
#chess #booksaboutchess #saschachapin #memoirs #libraries

What would I do if faced with question of reconstruction after a double mastectomy? This author presents a different path and perspective. And bonus: beautiful and smooth writing.

Call number 616.994 GUTHR

#memoirs #mastectomy #breastcaner #reconstuction

This author had me redefining my relationship with work—overworking, specifically. Worth reading and rereading to stay sane in a capitalist society.
#memoirs #JenniferRomolini
#overworking #slidedowntheladder

Just finished Dear William by David Magee. A heartbreaking memoir of a family’s addiction. Someday the smart people will find a cure for it…May it happen soon. Too many talented and promising people lost to it.

Call number 921 MAGEE
#libraries #memoirs #addiction #loss.