Mala's Cat: A Memoir of Survival in World War II by Mala Kacenberg
This is the story of Mala and her escape from the Nazis in Poland, where she is befriended by a stray cat, in a harrowing tale of survival.
Ootlin by Jenni Fagan - Book Review
A powerful and lyrical memoir of the first 16 years of the authors life spent in the care system. A vital, moving read.
Book Review - The Last Days: A Memoir of Faith, Desire and Freedom by Ali Millar
Ali Millar’s memoir is a honest and raw account of her life as a Jehovah’s Witness.
Book Review - A Heart That Works by Rob Delaney
Rob Delaney’s memoir is a deeply personal account of the short life and death of his much loved son Henry, who died just before the age of three with a brain tumour. This is a raw, emotional, darkly funny and deeply moving book.
Book Review - I May Be Wrong: And Other Wisdoms From Life as a Forest Monk - Björn Natthiko Lindeblad
Bjorn Natthiko gives up a promising career as an economist to live 17 years as a forest monk in the buddhist tradition. He shares what he has learnt in this wise and moving book.
Book Review - When Breath Becomes Air - Paul Kalanithi
Paul Kalanitihi’s book is the story of a neurosurgeon who faces a terminal cancer diagnosis at the age of 36, and who moves from being a doctor to a patient. A brave, illuminating and rewarding book.
Book Review - I am an Island - Tamsin Calidas
A tough but inspiring memoir about surviving grief, loss and extreme loneliness on a remote Scottish Island.
Book review - The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present - Paul McCartney, edited by Paul Muldoon.
McCartney’s immersive memoir reads like he’s sitting down next to you, talking through his songs and showing you his handwritten lyrics and family photographs. Moving and thoughtful, an absolute delight.
Audiobook Review - Walking with Ghosts: A memoir - Gabriel Byrne
This is an evocative and moving memoir from the actor Gabriel Byrne, who is a naturally lyrical and gifted storyteller.
Book Review- Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times - Katherine May
A thoughtful and wise book about drawing on the power of winter to rest and recuperate.
Book Review -Thin Places - Kerri Ní Dochartaigh
Kerri Ni Dochartaigh's memoir is a mix of of nature, memoir and social history about the North Of Ireland during the troubles and subsequent years. Raw, lyrical and unflinching.
Book review - Rememberings - Sinéad O’Connor
A rollercoaster of an autobiography by the protest singer, Sinéad O’Connor, from her troubled childhood through to her singing career and mental health troubles. Raw, honest and revealing.
Book Review - Did ye hear Mammy died? - Séamus O’Reilly
Funny and heart warming account by Séamus O’Reily on growing up in rural Derry in the north of Ireland following the death of his mother, with his ten siblings and legend of a da.
