Christina Warren

This memoir by a former child actor details her struggles with eating disorders, addiction, and a tumultuous relationship with her overbearing mother who pushed her to become a star. Despite achieving fame on Nickelodeon, the author's anxiety and self-loathing only worsened. When her mother passed away from cancer, the author finally finds the strength to quit acting and embark on a journey of self-discovery and recovery. Told with refreshing honesty and dark humor, this memoir is an inspiring tale of resilience and independence.

Take a dive into the dark world of religious belief in America. Under The Banner of Heaven is a shocking nonfiction book that explores the violent past and present of America's fastest-growing religion - Mormonism. Author Jon Krakauer, known for his insightful chronicles of lives lived at the outer limits, paints a bone-chilling narrative of messianic delusion, polygamy, unyielding faith, and savage violence. The book follows a meticulously researched account of the appalling double murder committed by two Mormon Fundamentalist brothers, Ron and Dan Lafferty, who believed they were following a divine command. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the extremes of religious belief and the nature of human behavior.