Reshona Landfair, formerly 'Jane Doe,' recounts abuse by R. Kelly in new memoir

Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Catch Predators is journalist Ronan Farrow’s memoir of his experiences uncovering one of Hollywood’s biggest scandals—the decades of sexual abuse and assault by entertainment industry power broker Harvey Weinstein. Farrow overcame surveillance, intimidation, blackmail, and even the resistance of his employers at NBC to break this story. He and the women who came forward to share their experiences exposed how Weinstein was able to use his power, wealth, and influence to intimidate and silence his victims, and how the media and legal systems allowed him to operate with impunity for decades.

Maid is Stephanie Land’s memoir of her struggle to make ends meet as a single mom by working as a housekeeper and relying on government assistance. Since Maid was published, it has been adapted into a popular, critically acclaimed Netflix miniseries.

Beyond being a personal narrative, Maid is also a broader social commentary on the American “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” mentality. Land does backbreaking labor under difficult conditions while caring for her daughter and studying to get a college degree—yet circumstances beyond her control keep her mired in poverty. From domestic abuse to flawed government policies, the obstacles that Land must overcome are overwhelming. By the end of the memoir, while she hasn’t yet fully escaped her situation, she has begun to make a better life for herself and her daughter.

Our guide provides background information, research, and statistics on the key themes, bringing context to Land’s personal experience as it relates to the larger population of Americans experiencing poverty and abuse.

In How to Be an Antiracist, author Ibram X. Kendi takes readers through his journey to become an antiracist—a person who believes that all racial groups are equal and supports policies that reduce inequity. Antiracists acknowledge that there are differences between races, but these differences aren’t responsible for inequities—policies are.

Kendi, like many of us, grew up in a racist society and internalized many of its ideas. As a result, despite being Black, he was racist himself throughout much of his life. In How to Be an Antiracist, he describes how he changed his thoughts and actions to become antiracist, and how you can do the same. Our commentary explores how racism became so deeply ingrained in our culture and why it’s so hard for us to let go of our racist ideas on an individual level. We’ll also suggest some specific ways you can implement Kendi’s ideas and start taking antiracist action.

Before becoming the first Black woman on the Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson was a little girl whose parents taught her she could achieve anything despite living in a world that might question her belonging. In Lovely One, Jackson reveals how a strong sense of identity, perseverance, supportive communities, and commitment to making justice accessible propelled her from Miami to Harvard to the nation’s highest court.

Jackson’s journey offers powerful lessons for anyone navigating challenging environments while staying true to themselves. How do you build resilience when facing obstacles? Where do you find community when you’re “the only one” in the room? How do you balance ambition with personal values? Through Jackson’s experiences—from confronting imposter syndrome at Harvard to balancing a high-powered legal career with raising a neurodiverse child—readers gain insights for facing their own challenges with authenticity and purpose and creating success on their own terms.

Maid is Stephanie Land’s memoir of her struggle to make ends meet as a single mom by working as a housekeeper and relying on government assistance. Since Maid was published, it has been adapted into a popular, critically acclaimed Netflix miniseries.

Beyond being a personal narrative, Maid is also a broader social commentary on the American “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” mentality. Land does backbreaking labor under difficult conditions while caring for her daughter and studying to get a college degree—yet circumstances beyond her control keep her mired in poverty. From domestic abuse to flawed government policies, the obstacles that Land must overcome are overwhelming. By the end of the memoir, while she hasn’t yet fully escaped her situation, she has begun to make a better life for herself and her daughter.

Our guide provides background information, research, and statistics on the key themes, bringing context to Land’s personal experience as it relates to the larger population of Americans experiencing poverty and abuse.

Can psychedelic therapy help you recover lost memories? Amy Griffin says it can, detailing how it helped her unlock repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse. In The Tell, Griffin explains how a therapy session assisted with the psychedelic drug MDMA brought this long-buried trauma to the surface, setting her on a path to healing. She also explores the negative impacts of patriarchal Texan culture, the pitfalls of perfectionism, and the road to healing from abuse.

In our guide to The Tell, we explore Griffin’s story in four parts. First, we trace the factors that made Griffin the successful-yet-haunted adult she became. Next, we explain her foray into psychedelic therapy and the memories it revealed. Then, we detail the path Griffin took to healing, and finally, we discuss whether Griffin’s abuser may have had other victims. In our commentary, we offer insight into the long-term effects of trauma, the transformative potential of sharing one’s experience, and practical guidance for others seeking to support survivors or navigate their own healing journeys.