MSI Press Blog

  Every once in a while, a book comes along that isn’t splashed across every headline — but quietly shines with rare insight, lasting impact, and the power to stay with you long after the last page. We call these  book jewels . Each month, we spotlight one remarkable publication—a book that deserves far more attention than it gets. Through short, punchy reviews (each just a 1–2 minute read), we share what makes this month's jewel worth your time. You’ll hear from reviewers whose voices matter — people whose words are thoughtful, sharp, and well worth listening to. In just a few minutes, you might discover more wisdom, beauty, and brilliance than you find in an hour elsewhere. We'll leave it to you to decide — but we think you'll agree: some treasures are too good to keep hidden. This month's book jewel is  It Only Hurts When I Can't Run  by Gewanda Parker. paperback audiobook ebook Book Description A Memoir of Survival, Resilience, and Hope Abandoned, neglected, and...

For many immigrant children, the early years in a new country feel like being caught between languages, customs, and expectations too vast to explain. There’s the sting of being misunderstood, the ache of wanting to blend in while also needing to hold on. These stories—of bullying, exclusion, and the loss of familiar comforts—often remain tucked away, whispered only to those who truly listen. In From Tuscany with Love , Lauretta Avina unpacks this quiet struggle with grace and clarity. Her memoir traces the unspoken grief and resilience of childhood immigration—from the bustling rhythms of an Italian village to the jarring newness of American classrooms. She writes with tender honesty about the identity confusion, the loneliness, and the silent strength it took to survive being seen as “other.” But the book is not simply a story of hardship—it’s a tribute to reclamation. In the second half, Avina turns to her roots, to the recipes carried across oceans, folded into memory by her mo...

  Every once in a while, a book comes along that isn’t splashed across every headline — but quietly shines with rare insight, lasting impact, and the power to stay with you long after the last page. We call these  book jewels . Each month, we spotlight one remarkable publication—a book that deserves far more attention than it gets. Through short, punchy reviews (each just a 1–2 minute read), we share what makes this month's jewel worth your time. You’ll hear from reviewers whose voices matter — people whose words are thoughtful, sharp, and well worth listening to. In just a few minutes, you might discover more wisdom, beauty, and brilliance than you find in an hour elsewhere. We'll leave it to you to decide — but we think you'll agree: some treasures are too good to keep hidden. This month's book jewel is  It Only Hurts When I Can't Run  by Gewanda Parker. paperback audiobook ebook Book Description A Memoir of Survival, Resilience, and Hope Abandoned, neglected, and...