Tag «memoir»

Book Review: Troublemaker

Though I am a devout Catholic, I enjoy learning about other religions/ belief systems. I watched Leah Remini’s series on Scientology, so when I found her book at a church rummage sale, I decided to give it a try. Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology shares Leah Remini’s experience making it as an actress while living …

Book Review: Unplanned

February 2021 Update: It has come to my attention that Abby Johnson’s pro-life conversion story has come into question. There are some serious concerns about the validity of her story. When considering that and her recent, disturbing and racist remarks, I am no longer comfortable recommending this book.   I first heard about Abby Johnson {“type”:”block”,”srcClientIds”:[“11188fe6-9519-426d-a4bb-76aa555987a4″],”srcRootClientId”:””}at …

Book Review: The Silent Death of Depression

There is definitely a stigma surrounding mental illness. I think there is sometimes an even greater level of pressure for Christians because there is the misconception that mental illness is a reflection of a poor faith life. This is certainly not true, and I am always eager to find resources that talk about how Christians …