Why True Story Books Are More Relevant Than Ever Today
Kathryn J. Hardy Books
We live in a world where so much feels edited, exaggerated, or outright fake. Social media feeds are full of perfect photos. News cycles spin stories to fit agendas. Even movies and shows stretch the truth for drama. But true story books? They are different.
Whether they’re about ordinary people doing extraordinary things or firsthand accounts of history, they stick with us because they’re honest, raw, and human. Let’s talk about why these stories matter now more than ever and why the best true story books deserve a spot on your shelf.
True Story Books Cut Through the Noise
Think about the last time you scrolled online. How much of what you saw felt genuine? True story books cut through the noise. They don’t hide behind filters or scripts. They show life as it is—messy, unpredictable, and real. Take a book like Johnny and Jazzbo, where two men from different backgrounds fight for equality in 1960s America.
Their story isn’t pretty; it’s full of danger, mistakes, and hard-won victories. But that’s what makes it stick. These books show life as it is, not how we wish it could be. That’s why people are turning to memoirs, biographies, and real-life adventures.
About the Creator
Kathryn J. Hardy
I earned a BFA in Art Education from Wesleyan College and built a career as a portrait artist and designer. Traveling worldwide with my husband, Ron, sparked my love for writing leading me to create inspiring fiction and nonfiction.
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