Accidental Rebel
Accidental Rebel: My Story of Interracial Love and Loss is a poignant memoir chronicling Annie Waxman’s journey of love, self-discovery, and resilience in 1960s Kentucky, a time of deep racial tension and rigid social norms.
A popular cheerleader determined to do the right thing, Annie “accidentally” rebels against her parents’ racist beliefs and the taboos of the Jim Crow South by falling in love with James, a gifted Black basketball player. Their relationship unfolds amid secrecy, family betrayal, and the harsh realities of a racist, sexist society, leading to marriage, heartbreak, and an eventual divorce shaped by infidelity and codependence.
Years later, through therapy and reflection, Annie heals from the trauma of that love and considers the courage it took to defy a world built to keep them apart. Her story reveals the heavy toll faced by interracial couples during segregation and honors how relationships like hers helped pave the way for greater acceptance in twenty-first-century America.
Store Bought Baby
In Store Bought Baby, Laura Melane unravels the complex emotions of growing up adopted, feeling different, and battling a deep sense of insecurity.
Raised alongside her parents' biological daughter in a well-meaning but dysfunctional family, Laura always felt like something was missing. As she grappled with codependency, low self-esteem, and an unhealthy desire to please others, she found herself trapped by the "good girl" conditioning too many women find themselves unable to escape.
With raw honesty and vulnerability, Laura chronicles her journey from questioning her worth to reclaiming her identity and becoming the hero of her own story. Along the way, she tackles the emotional void left behind by adoption, sheds the toxic beliefs that shaped her, and shares the hard-won lessons that finally led her to self-acceptance and love. Store Bought Baby is an inspiring reminder that we all have the power to choose ourselves and create the life we deserve.
Executive Motherhood
Balancing boardrooms and bedtime stories? Executive Motherhood by Ashley Quinto Powell is the empowering, witty, and refreshingly honest guide every ambitious mom has been waiting for. With sharp insights and real stories, Ashley shows that being a powerhouse in both career and motherhood isn’t about compromise—it’s about redefining what success looks like on your own terms.
Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder, building your own business, or just trying to keep your calendar from imploding, this book offers practical wisdom wrapped in humor and heart. It’s equal parts motivational pep talk and tactical playbook for caregivers who want it all (without losing their sanity in the process).
If you’ve ever felt torn between conference calls and carpools, Executive Motherhood proves you’re not alone—and that you’re more capable than you think. Consider this your permission slip to thrive at home and at work.
