I really enjoyed this one. Craiglist Confessional is perfect for fans of The Moth as it is composed of short, real stories of people’s lives. The author, Helena Dea Bala, sent out a request for stories from people using Craigslist. After receiving an incredible number of responses, and having numerous emotional conversations, Bala eventually quit her day job to do Craigslist Confessional full-time. 

 

Bala includes both uplifting and heavy stories that showcase what makes us human. These stories may also provide readers with the comfort that we all have issues and challenges that make us imperfect.  

After each one, I couldn’t help but share what I just read with the person in my closest proximity. 

Many of these stories are also available on her website (www.craigslistconfessional.com) if you’re interested in just reading a few. Craiglist Confessional is composed of 40 individual stories - so it’s best to read this one slowly.