Category: Reviews

An archive of our reviews of memoirs, essay collections, and other works of creative nonfiction.

Held is a smart book, intermingling facts with personal narrative….

The book is strongest when the clear-eyed, wise-minded author reflects upon the journey her mom must have made….

One of the best aspects of Rehearsals for Dying is Ariel’s focus on expanding the reader’s understanding … of breast cancer itself.

Enriquez takes the reader on a wild and expansive tour across four continents featuring 21 cemeteries.

While it deals with historical representations of gods and goddesses, Queer Devotion also connects to modern day religions…

Lisicky and Mitchell forge a life engulfed in appreciation for the power of language that aids in his newfound love of prose.

… a hearty reference guide, a study in craft, a pep talk, an instructional manual and good for all writers of all levels.

Gilbert’s honesty about sex and love addiction is rare.

The fragmentation Morris feels when it comes to his racial identity comes through in the many rhythmic tangents on which he takes his readers….

… a cultural, intellectual, historical and, at times, emotional ride through the author’s life.

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