philosophy

The author relates how her experiences trying to overcome addictions has helped her be more self-aware, embrace her ethnic identity, and accept her sexual orientation.

A compilation of writings, drawings, and poems by Rachel Corrie that provide insights into the thoughts and motivations that led her from her home in Olympia, Washington, to the Middle East where she was killed in 2003 while trying to block the demolition of a Palestinian family's home in the Gaza Strip.

A selection of writings by Mahatma Gandhi, drawn from letters, articles, and books he wrote throughout his adult life, from his early years as a lawyer to his final days in the newly independent India.

Elizabeth Edwards, wife of former vice-presidential candidate John Edwards, shares details about her life, including her childhood, the death of her son, her breast cancer diagnosis, friendships, and marriage.