Walk in someone else’s shoes and learn how their choices, struggles, and victories shaped who they are today. These stories trace journeys from adversity to empowerment, examine life-changing questions, and celebrate the resilience of the human spirit. Perfect for readers drawn to insightful, moving narratives that reveal what it truly means to live outside the lines.
Unbroken: Life Outside the Lines
by Adriene Caldwell
Release Date: March 14, 2026
Unflinching memoir of a life lived outside the lines, a journey from the depths of unimaginable abuse and neglect at the hands of a schizophrenic mother to a desperate fight for survival. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, chronicling a young woman’s relentless search for safety, love, and a life she can finally call her own, reminding us that we are not broken, but Unbroken.
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Adult Braces
by Lindy West
Release Date: March 10, 2026
Through Shrill—the book and then the Hulu series—Lindy West became an inspiration. To this day, she is stopped on the street and hailed as a beacon of empowerment by women who felt bad for not conforming to a narrow set of societal norms—thin, straight, compliant. But behind the scenes, Lindy never felt like she was the self-actualized woman fans made her out to be.
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Who Needs Friends
by Andrew McCarthy
Release Date: March 24, 2026
A seemingly innocuous, if direct, question from Andrew McCarthy’s son left him reeling. McCarthy did have friends, but like so many other men, the necessities of modern adult life had forced his friendships to the background. At one point, his friends had been instrumental in broadening his horizons, bolstering his courage, and providing a safe harbor.
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Returning
by Nicholas Lemann
Release Date: March 24, 2026
Nicholas Lemann, a veteran New Yorker correspondent, grew up in New Orleans, the son of German Jews in a world of gilded privilege. Yet in contrast to his parents’ generation, which always sought to downplay their religious background, Lemann was intrigued by his roots, thinking he wanted to be like Jack Burden, the ever-curious reporter in Robert Penn Warren’s All the King’s Men.
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Curiosity Redefines the Limits
by Rodney C. Adkins
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In Curiosity Redefines the Limits, business leader and innovator Rod Adkins delivers a compelling roadmap for turning life’s questions into fuel for growth, leadership, and impact. From his early days as a precocious child in Miami to the executive ranks of IBM and influential roles on global boards, Rod’s journey proves that curiosity isn’t just a trait—it’s a strategy.
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Making Care Work
by Nancy Folbre
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Our economy is much bigger than the dollar value of things we buy and sell. It depends on us—our health, our creativity, and our moral commitments. These capabilities don't have price tags but are crucial to a sustainable future. We need to acknowledge and reward the value of caring for ourselves and others, especially our children, our elderly, and those experiencing illness or disability.
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