Surviving marital struggles and discovering a secret heritage–all in today’s nonfiction round-up!
THE LONG ACCOMPLISHMENT: A Memoir of Hope and Struggle in Matrimony by Rick Moody
“Moody’s sheer delight with language and his clever turns of phrase hint at a sense of wonder and hope, while his Knausgaardian introspection leaves him contemplating the intersection of fate and magic, recognizing that good fortune seems preordained while transcending tragedy requires something magical, namely, the power of love.”–Booklist
WHEN I WAS WHITE: A Memoir by Sarah Valentine
“We feel every step of Valentine’s struggle, from feeling physically broken to becoming emotionally stronger as she reaches for self-acceptance and self-definition.”–Booklist