Memoir

Born a Crime

Born a Crime recounts Trevor Noah's unique upbringing during apartheid South Africa, highlighting his identity struggles as a mixed-race child and his dynamic relationship with his determined mother.

Trevor Noah
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How I Grew My Penis And Other Porn Industry Secrets

In 'How I Grew My Penis And Other Porn Industry Secrets', Stirling Cooper candidly shares insights and experiences from his career in the adult film industry, discussing growth in personal confidence and the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the industry.

Stirling Cooper
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Everything I Know About Love

A witty and heartfelt memoir by Dolly Alderton, 'Everything I Know About Love' explores the trials and tribulations of growing up, navigating friendships, and understanding love and self-worth.

Dolly Alderton
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Wild

Wild by Cheryl Strayed is a memoir about the author's transformative 1,100-mile solo hike on the Pacific Crest Trail, undertaken to heal from personal tragedies.

Cheryl Strayed
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10% Happier

10% Happier by Dan Harris is a humorous and insightful journey into meditation, revealing its benefits for mental well-being and stress reduction.

Dan Harris
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Picking Cotton

"Picking Cotton" narrates the true story of Jennifer Thompson, who was raped and wrongfully identified Ronald Cotton as her attacker, leading to his wrongful imprisonment for eleven years until DNA evidence proved his innocence and a transformative friendship blossomed between them.

Jennifer Thompson-Cannino, Ronald Cotton, Erin Torneo
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From Scratch

A poignant memoir by Tembi Locke about love, loss, and healing in the Sicilian countryside, where she finds solace at her mother-in-law's table after her husband's death.

Tembi Locke
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By Any Other Name: A Memoir of Adoption and Identity

By Any Other Name: A Memoir of Adoption and Identity by Sandi Bachom is a poignant exploration of the complexities of adoption, identity, and self-discovery, offering readers a personal look into the author's journey to unearth her true origins.

Sandi Bachom
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Oath and Honor

Oath and Honor by Liz Cheney is a first-hand account of the January 6th, 2021, insurrection, detailing the origins, events, and aftermath, and highlighting the dangers to American democracy posed by Donald Trump and his enablers.

Liz Cheney
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Brain on Fire

Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness chronicles Susannah Cahalan's harrowing journey through misdiagnosis, madness, and recovery from anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis.

Susannah Cahalan
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A Chance in the World (Young Readers Edition)

A Chance in the World (Young Readers Edition) recounts the harrowing yet inspiring journey of Steve Klakowicz, an orphan who, despite a painful past in foster care, seeks to uncover his identity and find belonging through hope and perseverance.

Steve Pemberton
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Bad Mormon

In 'Bad Mormon: A Memoir', Heather Gay shares her candid journey from devout Mormonism to single motherhood and success in business and television, exposing the struggles behind a seemingly perfect life.

Heather Gay
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A Walk in the Woods

Bill Bryson's 'A Walk in the Woods' humorously chronicles his attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail, mixing personal experiences with insights on nature, history, and conservation.

Bill Bryson
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I Am Malala

A memoir by Malala Yousafzai, detailing her fight for girls' education and her near-fatal encounter with the Taliban.

Malala Yousafzai
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Eat, Pray, Love

Eat, Pray, Love is Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir that chronicles her journey across Italy, India, and Indonesia in search of self-discovery and spiritual enlightenment.

Elizabeth Gilbert
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Beautiful Boy

Beautiful Boy is a poignant memoir by David Sheff, chronicling his son Nic's harrowing journey through meth addiction and the family's struggle for recovery.

David Sheff
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Man S Search For Meaning

Viktor Frankl's 'Man's Search for Meaning' explores finding purpose amid extreme suffering, drawing from his harrowing experiences in Nazi concentration camps and developing logotherapy.

Viktor Emil Frankl
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Educated

'Educated' by Tara Westover is a memoir about a young woman who escapes her survivalist family in Idaho to pursue education, ultimately earning a PhD from Cambridge University.

Tara Westover
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The Return

'The Return' recounts Hisham Matar's poignant journey back to Libya after the fall of Gaddafi, seeking closure on his father's mysterious disappearance and imprisonment.

Hisham Matar
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Enough

In "Enough," Cassidy Hutchinson shares her compelling journey from an idealistic young staffer in the Trump White House to a critical whistleblower during the January 6 Capitol riot, exploring her struggle between loyalty and the truth.

Cassidy Hutchinson
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