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  Canaries Among Us - Parenting at...

  Kayla Taylor

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  “Riveting...powerful...brilliant...necessary.” (Kirkus Reviews) 
  For those drawn to both Tara Westover’s moving account of a difficult childhood and Susan Cain’s research on underappreciated traits... 
  Canaries Among Us reveals the exquisite joy and tender heartache inherent in raising a child who is undervalued by a community. 
  A lifeline to those struggling with learning differences, bullying, and anxiety, Canaries Among Us explores one of the most widespread threats to child well-being: a lack of acceptance. This heart-rending exposé provides a candid view of the ways unique children are regularly misunderstood and mistreated. Fortunately, through raw storytelling and groundbreaking science, Taylor points to an inspirational alternative: supporting, and even celebrating, the dazzling variety of our humanity.  
  Praise: 
  "[A]n important book with essential messages for all of us." (BookTrib) 
  “[A] masterpiece...a poignant, urgent, and important story that has yet to be told and needs to be heard.” (Rosalie Whitlock, CEO of the Children’s Health Council) 
  “This book should be required reading for educators, caregivers, and health.” (Rosalind Wiseman, author of Queen Bees & Wannabes) 
  “For any parent who has worried their child does not fit in...this amazing book will heal your soul.” (Jo Boaler, author of Limitless Mind) 
  Editor's pick—Booklife by Publisher's Weekly 
  Five out of five stars—SF Book Review 
  Warning: Content covers bullying and anxiety. It also mentions a broad range of victimizations in an effort to recognize, validate, and support all survivors. Still, the content might be difficult for some. Please prioritize self-care. 
  Note: This book was previously subtitled A Mother’s Quest to Honor Her Child’s Individuality in a Culture Determined to Negate It.

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  Warnings Unheeded - Twin...

  Mandy Brown

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  On 20 June 1994, a gunman opened fire inside the busy hospital of Fairchild Air Force Base. Four days later, the crash of a B-52 bomber killed some of Fairchild's most veteran aviators. The twin tragedies struck suddenly – but not without warning. 
  "This nonfiction narrative is a page turner... you will not put it down." —CMSgt William Kelly, USAF, Office of Special Investigations 
  Warnings Unheeded is the work of criminal investigator Andy Brown. As a young military policeman, Brown saved countless lives when he raced to the hospital and ended the gunman’s shooting spree. His devotion to duty prepared him for the deadly gunfight, but he wasn't prepared for the traumatic effect of learning that twenty-six people had been gunned down prior to his arrival, or for the loss of four aviators later that week. 
  On a quest for answers, Brown spent two decades investigating the events that led to the mass murder and the plane crash. His relentless research uncovered numerous people who had warned of the impending violence and disaster. With heavy use of firsthand accounts, Warnings Unheeded lets us experience the unfolding tragedies through the eyes of the men and women who struggled to prevent them. From the people who tried to help a troubled airman even as he plotted to kill them. From the aviators who were forced to fly with a seemingly-suicidal pilot. And from a military policeman who offers a candid insight into the hidden cost of becoming a “hero.” 
  Warnings Unheeded is a story of heroes and humanity – of violence and mental illness – and if we are willing to listen, a timeless warning from the ghosts of our past.

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  Gifted Hands - The Ben Carson Story

  M.D. Ben Carson

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  Gifted Hands reveals the remarkable journey of Dr. Ben Carson from an angry, struggling young boy with everything stacked against him to the director of pediatric neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center. 
  As a boy, he did poorly in school and struggled with anger. If it were not for the persistence of his mother, a single parent who worked three jobs and pushed her sons to do their best, his story may have ended tragically. 
  Join Dr. Carson on his journey from a struggling inner-city student to the pinnacle of his career as a world-renowned neurosurgeon. A man of humility, decency, compassion, courage, and sensitivity, he now serves as a role model for everyone who wants to achieve their God-given potential. 
  As you learn more about Dr. Carson's amazing story, you'll be inspired to:Take charge of your own destinyHone your God-given giftsFace adversity head on 
  Filled with fascinating stories, Gifted Hands will transport you into the operating room to witness surgeries that made headlines around the world, and into the private mind of a compassionate, God-fearing physician who lives to help others.

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  Embrace the Power of You -...

  Tricia Montalvo Timm

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  “An inspiring story of embracing one’s true self, with practical advice”Publishers Weekly, BookLife Review (Editor’s Pick)*****Embrace the Power of YouIn the competitive world of Silicon Valley, corporate lawyer Tricia Montalvo Timm knew that talent and drive weren’t enough to succeed. She had to belong. Timm took a cue from her days as a child actor, when she had to change her name to get auditions. As an adult, she downplayed her Latino heritage and her life as a mother to fit in. But after two decades of hiding and feeling exhausted and frustrated, she realized that to truly belong she needed to accept herself first. It worked. After showing up at work as her authentic self, her career soared. At the height of her success, she led the sale of software company Looker to Google for $2.6 billion.If you’ve ever hidden your real self to belong, Embrace the Power of You will resonate. Timm’s journey toward self-acceptance provides a wealth of insight into the reasons why people feel alienated and invisible in the workplace. Timm knows firsthand the fear and shame that comes from hiding your identity, and shows how to overcome those feelings one small step at a time. Through her own story and those of other top executives, she offers powerful strategies and simple tools on how you too can show up as your authentic self at work.If you’ve ever hidden your identity to fit in, this book will set you on the path to succeed at levels higher than you ever thought possible. A singular book from one of the only Latinas to have attained the triple achievements of reaching the C-Suite, joining the boardroom and cracking the venture capital ceiling, Embrace the Power of You is a warm and courageous guide to finding success through choosing your authentic self.

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  His Garden - Conversations with...

  Anne K. Howard

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  A lawyer gets inside the mind of a notorious New England serial killer in this award-winning and “grimly compelling” true crime (Kirkus). For nine months of 2003, William Devin Howell went on a killing spree in and around New Britain, Connecticut. Seven people went missing; all of their bodies eventually discovered in a wooded lot behind a strip mall. But the investigation that led to Howell’s arrest is only part of the story. Attorney and author Anne K. Howard first contacted Howell while he was serving a fifteen-year sentence for one of his murders. He was about to be charged for the remaining six. A unique and disturbing friendship between the two began, comprised of written correspondence, face-to-face prison visits and recorded phone calls. Over the course of years, Howell shared his troubled history with Howard. When his case was finally over, he told her every intimate, grizzly detail of how he became Connecticut’s most prolific serial killer. In His Garden, Howard probes the complicated mind of William Devin Howell. It is a story that explores the eternal question of human evil and its impact on others, including the woman he chose to hear his horrific confession.2020 Independent Press Award2018 Literary Excellence Pencraft Award

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  The Last Day of a Condemned

  Victor Hugo

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  "The Last Day of a Condemned" by Victor Hugo is a hauntingly powerful novel that explores the mind of a man who is facing death row. The protagonist, an anonymous man who has been condemned to death for an unspecified crime, chronicles his thoughts and emotions during his final days. As the execution approaches, he grapples with the morality of his punishment, the horrors of prison life, and the pain of leaving behind loved ones. This audiobook is a must-listen for anyone interested in the complexities of justice, humanity, and the human psyche.

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