Two Great Memoirs

1. Every Good Boy Does Fine: A Love Story in Music Lessons, by Jeremy Denk

Random House Trade Paperbacks; Best Biographies & Memoirs; New York Times Bestseller.

Jeremy Denk is a concert pianist. Here he shares his experiences of learning to play the piano, which are told through struggles and successes in the studio. I found the audio version particularly engaging. The listener is enlightened by hearing him perform the musical works that he discusses. A captivating read for the music lover and connoisseur.

2. Good Morning, Monster: A Therapist Shares Five Heroic Stories of Emotional Recovery, by Catherine Gildiner

Essentials / St. Martin’s Press

Catherine Gildiner, seasoned psychotherapist, candidly illuminates the distressing lives of five patients, the histories behind their traumas, and how she successfully guided them to recovery. A fascinating narrative, Dr. Gildiner’s style is compelling, engaging, and its revelations of torment are shockingly abhorrent. All five heroes endured and survived. This is a testament to the human power to evolve and the support this committed therapist provided.