This excerpt is from Yael Valencia Aldana’s in-progress memoir, Own way Girl. It is the story of her childhood, growing up on the fragrant Caribbean island of Barbados with her iron-clad adoptive mother, Clara.
Read moreEmbracing Strangers
This short but gorgeous piece of memoir by Wendy K Mages reflects on tender moments of human connection and compassion that can be found in some of the most difficult circumstances.
Read more