Books like Dirty River by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha

319 pages ; 23 cm

A groundbreaking memoir that blends personal narrative with rigorous theory, charting Maggie Nelson’s queer romance, pregnancy, and the politics of love and family.

A comprehensive biography of Pulitzer Prize‑winning author Alice Walker, tracing her Georgia sharecropper roots, a childhood accident that left her blind in one eye, her 1960s activism, and her enduring literary legacy.

Myriam Gurba’s debut memoir is a bold, humorous coming‑of‑age story of a queer, mixed‑race Chicana navigating sexuality, racism, misogyny and homophobia while embracing her identity with sharp wit.

Imani Perry’s biography unearths Lorraine Hansberry’s vibrant life, from her groundbreaking work on civil rights and politics to her candid identity as a lesbian, offering a comprehensive view beyond her famous play.

A biography that reveals the hidden life of Samuel M. Steward—novelist, poet, professor, and post‑Stonewall tattoo artist—through unpublished diaries and research correspondence, illustrating early homosexual existence in America.

An autobiography of author Amber Dawn.

"Footprints” has appeared in books and on plaques, cards,calendars and posters, and its inspiring message is treasured by millions all over the world. The poem was composed by Margaret Fishback, a young woman searching for direction at a crossroads in her life. In this inspiring story, the creation of the poem, its subsequent loss and its astonishing recovery are intertwined with a life full of challenge, adversity and joy. The result is a memorable offering of the heart and soul, giving spiritual and emotional renewal. In this new, beautiful hardcover edition, the author shares the story of the poem alongside extra material, including a personal update, readers’ letters of how “Footprints” changed their lives, a selection of her other poetry and a series of interview questions in which she shares some important life lessons. From Amazon

Melissa Febos’ Abandon Me is a candid memoir that explores family, love, and identity, weaving her upbringing, relationships, and desire into a raw, psychologically insightful narrative.

An intimate memoir of Cuban‑American poet Richard Blanco, tracing his journey from childhood in Miami to embracing his identity as a gay, culturally hybrid artist and the first Latino inaugural poet.