Books like The Rainbow Comes and Goes by Anderson Cooper

Between the World and Me is a memoir‑essay in letter form, where Ta‑Nehisi Coates addresses his teenage son about the history, violence, and ongoing reality of being Black in America.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks follows the story of Henrietta Lacks, a poor black tobacco farmer whose cancer cells were taken in 1951 without her consent and later became the first immortal human cell line, HeLa, driving major scientific breakthroughs while raising questions of ethics, race, and medical exploitation.

A groundbreaking guide to embracing vulnerability and courage.

Neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi’s poignant memoir chronicles his battle with stage IV metastatic lung cancer and his reflections on life, medicine, and mortality.

"Crying in H Mart" chronicles Michelle Zauner’s intimate journey through family, food, grief, and identity as an Asian‑American woman and Korean‑American singer, revealing how her mother’s cancer prompted a profound reconnection with Korean culture and culinary heritage.

David Brooks examines the shift from external accolades to internal virtues, using historical leaders to show how humility, self‑discipline, and moral depth guide true character and life fulfillment.

Lindy West’s memoir blends humor and truth as she traces her rise from a shy, body‑shamed teen to a candid feminist voice, confronting misogyny, body‑positivity battles, and online harassment with wit and resilience.

When an elderly widower’s car crashes, his fate becomes entangled with a young college student and her cowboy lover, sparking unexpected connections across generations.

Two college friends discover that love can span continents and a decade when they reunite after life‑changing choices thrust them apart.

A biography of Jon Stewart that follows his journey from stand‑up comedian to influential political commentator and star of The Daily Show.

"You made the trip for nothing." Mike insisted. Once Kristy Cunningham had spent magical summers crystal prospecting with her grandfather in Arkansas. Those summers ended with her parents' divorce. But the loving never did. And if her grandfather really was in danger then nothing--and no one--would keep her away. Not even her grandfather's partner and self-proclaimed protector, Mike Ferguson. "You can't just wander in and out of someone's life without leaving hurt behind." he accused. How could she explain she'd stayed away to keep the magic of the place alive--never knowing it could still be there for her, burning brighter than ever...

Lori Duron chronicles her experience raising her gender‑variant son C.J., sharing humor, insight, and the family’s love for a rainbow‑colored life.

"A witty, tender memoir of a son's journey home to care for his irascible mother--a tale of secrets, silences, and enduring love. When George Hodgman leaves Manhattan for his hometown of Paris, Missouri, he finds himself--an unlikely caretaker and near-lethal cook--in a head-on collision with his aging mother, Betty, a woman of wit and will. Will George lure her into assisted living? When hell freezes over. He can't bring himself to force her from the home both treasure--the place where his father's voice lingers, the scene of shared jokes, skirmishes, and, behind the dusty antiques, a rarely acknowledged conflict: Betty, who speaks her mind but cannot quite reveal her heart, has never really accepted the fact that her son is gay. As these two unforgettable characters try to bring their different worlds together, Hodgman reveals the challenges of Betty's life and his own struggle for self-respect, moving readers from their small town-crumbling but still colorful-to the star-studded corridors of Vanity Fair. Evocative of The End of Your Life Book Club and The Tender Bar, Hodgman's debut is both an indelible portrait of a family and an exquisitely told tale of a prodigal son's return"--

Dana Perino, former Bush administration press secretary, shares the life lessons that guided her through adversity and her rise to the White House, offering practical tips on communication and civility.