I am redesigning three memiors - 
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, 
Running With Scissors by Augusten Burroughs, and 
The Memory Palace by Mira Bartók. All three books describe a childhood filled with neglect, longing, and odd family lifestyles, all while portraying the experiences in a somewhat positive light. My concept statement is 
the inevitable connections of family.
Here are some photos of inspiration
  
Initial book designs...
Refinements and direction