The memoir of Alexei Navalny, a serious candidate for president in Russia, Putin’s biggest rival, who had hopes to bring freedom and democracy to his beloved Russia. Of course, Putin had him killed in prison. An inspiring story.

A thoughtful, funny, and honest reflection on the loss of a best friend to suicide. Highly recommended.

A must read before you vote. I hope this young man stays the course, a hopeful light for the future of our republic.

Another deeply personal, well-written exploration from Junger, about the ultimate question.

Check out the audio version of Streisand’s memoir, but get ready for 48 hours (!) of amazing memories.

Whether you agree with Harry’s viewpoint or not, it is an interesting story, to learn of the effects to a person and family of grief unresolved, on such a public level.

John Green is personal and self-revelatory in this series of essays on cultural touchstones of this current epoch on earth, the human-dominated period.

A graphic memoir that shows the impact of a parent’s mental illness on a child, and the power of love to nuture and heal. Highly recommended.

A genuine story of love and survival, Craig Grossi speaks to the importance of these bonds for our humanity, and finding perspective and meaning in the good and the bad experiences of life.

A memoir of love and loss of a mother, and the comfort of favorite, shared foods to preserve memory.

Memoir of a young person’s experience of cancer, treatment, and finding a way back to life. Recommended, with some reservations.

David Goggins uses his life and experiences to teach how attitude and mental toughness can be developed to help everyone reach life goals.