Uncover Four Captivating Summer Stories You Can't Miss!

At times, the saturation of negative news can feel overwhelming, igniting a desire for positivity. Enter the realm of memoirs and biographies that can rejuvenate your spirit with uplifting narratives. On a balmy summer evening, consider immersing yourself in “From the Shadow of the Blues: My Story of Music, Addiction and Redemption” by John Lee Hooker Jr. and Julia Simon (Rowman & Littlefield, $34). This memoir chronicles the life of Hooker, a son of a sharecropper, who ascended to become a Grammy Award-winning blues musician. The engaging storytelling mirrors his vibrant performances. For those intrigued by Toni Morrison, “Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer’s Legendary Editorship” by Dana A. Williams (Amistad, $29.99) offers an enlightening glimpse into her influential role in shaping the literary landscape for Black authors at Random House, broadening diversity in publishing. Politically inclined readers should explore “Trailblazer: Perseverance in Life and Politics” by former Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun (Hanover Square Press, $32.99). This memoir recounts her groundbreaking journey as the first Black woman elected to the Senate, providing an inspiring narrative for all. Lastly, “The Science of Racism: Everything You Need to Know but Probably Don’t – Yet” by Keon West (Abrams Press, $28.00) presents an...

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