SPR’s book reviews of new self-published books
An Exploration of Boundaries by Jacqueline Bachar
A methodical, eye-opening exploration of art, therapy, and its connection to identity and wellness, An Exploration of Boundaries: Art Therapy, Art Education, Psychotherapy by Jacqueline Bachar is indispensable reading for teachers, creators, and healers.
Structured as a historical review of art education and the co-evolution of therapeutic principles, Bachar highlights the critical areas where these realms overlap and support one another. Beginning with seminal developments in art education and therapeutic practice, primarily in the 19th and 20th centuries, the third section details the settings and conditions for the application of these principles, from community health centers to professional […]
A dramatic work of contemporary fiction set against the seductive and sinister streets of Las Vegas, A Girl Like You by John T. Lucas follows two old friends, James and Erik, as they attempt to escape for a weekend, but instead find themselves adrift in a sea of dangerous decisions.
An urban crime thriller that pulls back the curtain on a perennial battlefield in Chicago, Lords of Sixty-Third Street by Edward Izzi is a riveting hunt for justice in a city where organized crime reaches every level of power.
A raw account of the author’s long journey to find a place to truly be himself, Exile of the Heart: A Memoir Across Three Continents by Rasheed Abou-Elsamh is a vulnerably written and engrossing memoir.
A refreshing and inventive manual for connection and romance, The Ultimate Stay At Home Date Night for Couples: Creative and Romantic Stay-at-Home Ideas for Couples to Connect, Laugh, and Grow Closer Together by Cathy Lacson presents a huge range of playful, budget-friendly, and out-of-the-box ideas to recharge a relationship.
A fourth supernatural installment from Nandita Banerjee, In B’tween: The 3 Claps of Thunder is another moody and compelling plunge into a cursed family drama.
A raw and riveting peek into the post-service life of a bonafied hero, The Hurricane Within Volume 2: Beyond the Storm by Ashlee Leppert is a road memoir like few others.
A timely and powerfully told memoir about seeking a fresh future without losing your past, Transient Anchors: From Refugee Tents to Research Towers by Libère J. Ndacayisaba is a compelling tale of survival, support, and unwavering resilience.