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Gordon Parks' A Hungry Heart is a deeply personal and striking account of an American era. Born into poverty on the Kansas prairie, Parks went on to document some of the most significant events of...

Alice Walker's memoir about keeping chickens offers a unique blend of personal reflection and rural life. Growing up in the American South, Walker's family kept chickens for both meat and eggs, and...

Jane Shilling's memoir is a vivid account of her late-blooming passion for foxhunting, which took her back to the scenes of her childhood and transformed her life in unexpected ways. As she pursued...

Burn the Place: A Memoir by Iliana Regan is a powerful and expressive debut memoir that chronicles the author's journey to finding her place in the world. Born into a family of strong-willed girls,...

The Ideal Occupation: A Memoir by Walter Schwarz is a relaxed and engaging account of one man's life. This idiosyncratic memoir meanders through family reminiscences and historical moments, taking...

Return to Paris A Memoir by Colette Rossant is a poignant coming-of-age story that explores the author's journey of self-discovery in post-war France.After waiting out World War II in Cairo,...

Punch Me Up to the Gods: A MemoirA powerful and poignant coming-of-age story, this debut memoir introduces Brian Broome's voice with vulnerability and sensitivity. Growing up as a dark-skinned Black...

American Negra: A Memoir by Natasha S. Alford Growing up between two worlds, Natasha S. Alford navigates the complexities of identity in Upstate New York and beyond. In this narrative that is part...

Chasing Africa is a deeply personal and thought-provoking memoir that explores the complexities of identity, health, and courage. Lisa Duncan recounts her journey as she navigated the challenges of...

Babble On: A Memoir A memoir of self-discovery and redemption, Babble On is a deeply personal account of one man's struggle with addiction and mental health. After a life of crime and excess, Andrew...

Alison Weaver's memoir offers a thought-provoking exploration of her journey towards self-discovery and recovery. Born into a life of privilege, she was sent away at 15 to a school that would shape...

In Pillness and in Health A Memoir by Henriette Ivanans is a deeply personal and unflinchingly honest account of one woman's struggle with addiction and codependency. After being diagnosed with a...

This powerful memoir is a severe indictment of a broken political and military system that led to the breakup of Pakistan. Farrukh B. Ali shares his personal story, offering a candid look at the...

The World is Steeped in Magic. It is everywhere and courses through all things. Some claim that Magic is fueled by Ether. Others claim it is a Divine gift granted to those chosen by Providence. Still...

Laurie Sarkadi's memoir is a deeply personal and evocative exploration of her journey into the wild spaces of northern Canada. After plans to live in Africa fell through, she moved to Yellowknife,...

Eat a Peach: A Memoir by David ChangA candid and humorous account of the making of a chef, the story of the modern restaurant world that he helped shape, and how he discovered that success can be...

Shudha Mazumdar's memoir offers a unique perspective on the experiences of an Indian woman born at the turn of the century. Her life was shaped by two contrasting worldviews: her father, a wealthy...

Delta Lady: A Memoir Rita Coolidge's life story is one of music, stardom, love, family, heritage, and resilience. As a singer and songwriter, she inspired some of the most influential rock musicians...

Dark Days: A Memoir is a gripping and unflinching account of the author's experiences in a notorious Czech prison. In June 2012, vocalist D. Randall Blythe was detained, arrested, and held in Pankrác...

Amanda Knox's harrowing experience of wrongful conviction and imprisonment is recounted in Waiting to Be Heard, a memoir that offers a unique insight into the Italian justice system and the human...

A neuroscientist's unique journey into his own addiction offers a fascinating insight into the universal story of addictions of every kind. Marc Lewis's relationship with drugs began in his teenage...

Stephen King's memoir of the craft is a deeply personal and insightful exploration of the writing process. The author recounts his childhood fascination with storytelling, his early struggles as a...

A striking memoir by Andrea Werhun and Nicole Bazuin documents Andrea's sex work career in lush photography and powerful words. The book explores the many identities sex workers adopt in the service...

Tell Me Everything is a powerful and page-turning portrait of a life marked by adversity and resilience. Minka Kelly shares a story of triumph, one that reveals the complexities of her own journey...

The extraordinary life story of Cher is told in her own words, in intimate detail, for the first time. With trademark honesty and humor, Cher reveals how she overcame her childhood challenges to...

Dylan Jones' memoir, These Foolish Things, is a captivating account of his life, spanning from his peripatetic childhood in 1970s London to his award-winning tenure at GQ magazine. The book charts...

Roxane Gay's Hunger is a deeply personal and insightful memoir that explores the complexities of body image, pleasure, and self-care. Gay recounts her own emotional and psychological struggles with...

Pramoedya Ananta Toer's memoir is a harrowing portrait of life under brutal conditions. In 1965, he was detained by Indonesian authorities and exiled to Buru, where he survived for eleven years...

Lorna Sage's Bad Blood is a vivid and witty memoir that brings to life her eccentric family and upbringing in a small Welsh town. Born into a vicarage, Sage recounts her childhood and adolescence...

Christa Ludwig's memoirs offer a unique glimpse into the life of one of the 20th century's most renowned vocal artists. Born in Berlin in 1928, Christa's journey to stardom was marked by both triumph...

Stray is a powerful and unflinching memoir about a girl's journey to self-discovery. After growing up in an emotionally abusive home, Tanya Marquardt runs away on her sixteenth birthday, seeking a...

Rebuilding the Indian: A Memoir by Fred Haefele Fred Haefele's journey to rebuild an Indian Chief motorcycle is more than just restoring a bike - it's a quest for peace and a fresh start. After...

Albert Roux's memoir takes readers on a journey from his childhood in wartime France to the success of his renowned restaurants. Born into a family that struggled to make ends meet during the war,...

Mikhail Gorbachev's memoirs offer a unique insight into one of the most pivotal moments in modern history. As the man who changed everything, Gorbachev shares his personal story and reveals the...

Ezra Pound's memoir of French sculptor Henri Gaudier-Brzeska was first published in 1916. This re-issued edition, featuring thirty pages of illustrations and Pound's later writings on Gaudier, offers...

Neil Simon's second memoir, The Play Goes On, offers a deeper and more personal look at an artist in crisis. Spanning from the mid-1970s to the present, this book takes readers through a period of...

Gabriel Byrne's memoir is a poignant and humorous exploration of his life, spanning from his childhood in Dublin to his successful career in film and theatre. Born into a working-class family, Byrne...

Cher: The Memoir, Part One is the first instalment in Cher's two-part memoir, offering an intimate look at her remarkable life and career. With trademark honesty and humour, Cher recounts her journey...

Hard Choices by Hillary Rodham Clinton is a personal account of her four years as Secretary of State, during which she faced numerous crises and made difficult decisions. The memoir chronicles the...

A powerful and unflinchingly honest memoir about a life in crisis. Terri White's story is one of contrasts - to outsiders, she appeared to be living the dream, but behind the scenes, she was...

Shirley Jones sets aside her wholesome image in this candid and revealing memoir, offering a shocking glimpse into her life in Hollywood's inner circle. From her early days as a golden-voiced ingénue...

A deeply personal and thought-provoking memoir, The Empathy Diaries is a poignant exploration of love, work, and connection in our increasingly digital world. Sherry Turkle's intimate narrative...

Jennifer Romolini's Ambition Monster A Memoir is an unflinching look at the darker side of professional success. After years of climbing the corporate ladder, she achieved a high-profile dream job...

Baroness Trumpington's memoir is a witty and candid account of her remarkable life. Born into privilege in 1922, she recounts how her family's fortunes changed with the Wall Street Crash, forcing...

Felicity Bryan's memoir offers a unique insight into her life, from leaving school in the early sixties to her marriage in 1981. Written during a period of great personal challenge, this candid and...

Restoration Heart: A Memoir A breathtakingly honest and colourful story of love, loss, and redemption. William Cash's memoir is a tale of one man's journey to rebuild his life after a mid-life...

Modern American Memoirs brings together 35 exceptional memoirs from this century, showcasing the art of biography through outstanding writing. These excerpts offer a diverse range of American life...

Elvis A Personal Memoir by Chris Hutchins offers an intimate and unique perspective on the life of Elvis Presley. Through a series of letters from Colonel Tom Parker, who managed both the author and...

Broken Music: A Memoir by StingThis memoir offers an intimate look at the early part of Sting's life, from childhood through adolescence to the eve of his success with the Police. Drawing on specific...

The Mistress's Daughter by A. M. Homes is a story about the author's journey to discover her past. Thirty years after being adopted, her birth parents tracked her down, and she was left to confront...

This Bright Future: A Memoir by Bobby Hall is a raw and unflinching account of the artist's life, from a childhood marked by abuse and neglect to his rise as a hip-hop star.Bobby Hall's journey is...

Joy Harjo's memoir, Poet Warrior, is a vivid and lyrical exploration of her life as a poet-warrior, tracing her journey from heartache to healing and justice. With prose that is both absorbing and...

Without a Map: A MemoirMeredith Hall's memoir is a poignant and unflinchingly assured account of her tumultuous youth, marked by pregnancy, exile, and loss. Born in 1965 at the age of sixteen, she...

In the House of the Interpreter: A Memoir by Ngugi wa Thiong'o is a powerful account of one man's struggle against colonialism and oppression. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 1950s Kenya, this...

Farah Naz Rishi's memoir is a powerful exploration of tradition, love, and finding one's place in the world. After her last relationship ended, Farah's mother had hoped for an early marriage, but...

Ann Hood's memoir Fly Girl recounts her experiences as a TWA flight attendant in the late 1970s. At the time, flight attendants were seen as glamorous and sophisticated figures, embodying the golden...

Fanny Hill, written by John Cleland, is a notorious novel that has defied censorship and convention for centuries. Despite its author's strong disavowal of the work, numerous editions have been...

David Storey's A Stinging Delight is a deeply personal and poignant memoir that spans his tumultuous childhood, his journey to becoming a writer, and his struggles with depression. Born into a...

Burn the Place: A MemoirThis memoir chronicles Iliana Regan's journey from her childhood on a Midwestern farm to running her own Michelin-starred restaurant and finding her place in the world...

This memoir offers a unique perspective on growing up in Italy under Mussolini's rule. Dan Vittorio Segre recounts his childhood and adolescence with humility and honesty, revealing the...

Joan Juliet Buck's memoir is a dazzling account of her life spent in the creative heart of London, New York, Los Angeles, and Paris. With stunning prose, she reveals the truth behind the artifice of...

This humorous account of one man's adventures in India is not to be missed. With his trusty 500 cc motorcycle and a band of eccentric companions, L.a Nolan recounts his misadventures atop mountains,...

Ai Weiwei's Zodiac is a beautifully illustrated graphic memoir that explores the connection between artistic expression and intellectual freedom through the lens of the Chinese zodiac. As a child...

For over four decades, Jim Maxwell has been the voice of Australian cricket, calling matches for the ABC. His distinctive commentary style, dry humour and vast knowledge of the game have become...

A Year of No Sugar is a memoir about one family's year-long experiment with quitting sugar. Eve O. Schaub shares their story, including the unexpected discoveries and challenges they faced.The author...

A Memoir of Survival and Redemption In 1987, Peter Kaldheim fled New York, pursued by debt and danger. He left behind his chaotic past and embarked on a journey across America, living hand-to-mouth...

Unrequited Infatuations: A MemoirThis memoir is a story of self-discovery and transformation, spanning from a bedroom in suburban New Jersey to some of the world's largest stages.From his early...

Paco Roca's Memoirs of a Man in Pajamas is a humorous exploration of everyday life's pitfalls. At 40, cartoonist Paco Roca has achieved his childhood dream of spending the day at home in his pajamas,...

Bakari Sellers' My Vanishing Country is a poignant and powerful exploration of the lives of America's forgotten black working-class men and women. Anchored in his hometown of Denmark, South Carolina,...

Memoirs of a Jersey Girl is a story of adventure, achievement and resilience. Born in the Channel Islands after World War II, Elizabeth Kempster's life took her to Australia, where she faced numerous...

Charlotte Gill's memoir explores the complexities of her multicultural upbringing, tracing the journey of her parents and their union in 1960s London. Their interracial love resulted in a...

Groucho Marx's Memoirs Of A Mangy Lover is a collection of true romance stories told with his signature wit and style. The book features charming New Yorker-esque cartoons that add to its unique...

Moira's Birthday is a humorous tale about a young girl who invites her whole school to her birthday party. As the big day arrives, Moira's parents are shocked to discover the extent of the...

Crying in the Bathroom: A Memoir by Erika L. SánchezThis unflinching and deeply moving memoir-in-essays is a testament to the power of self-awareness and perception. Growing up as the daughter of...

Brendan Lee's life took a drastic turn in 2019. A debilitating skin condition forced him to confront his new reality and find solace in an unexpected way - running. With the sudden onset of TSW,...

Now and Then: A Memoir of Vocation is a reflective exploration of the author's journey towards calling. Written with candour and introspection, this memoir delves into the author's experiences during...

Michelle Tea's memoir-in-essays is a candid and humorous exploration of her journey towards adulthood. Born from her own struggles with addiction, relationships, and finding purpose, this collection...

Memoirs of a Scientology Warrior by Mark "Marty." Rathbun offers an unflinching account of his experiences within the Church of Scientology. The author recounts his time as a member of the church's...

Deb Lee's debut graphic memoir is a powerful coming-of-age story that explores her experiences as a Korean-American girl navigating two cultures. Born in South Korea, Deb emigrated to the United...

Elizabeth Bathory A Memoire: As Told by Her Court Master, Benedict Deseö A chilling tale of murder and madness, told from the perspective of Countess Elizabeth Báthory's loyal court master. In this...

Loving Tiara Memoir is a heart-wrenching and uplifting story of unconditional love and resilience. Tiffani's life took an unexpected turn when she faced financial struggles, forcing her to return...

On the Water is a beautifully written collection of essays that explore the natural world through the author's experiences on and near the water. From the intricacies of fishing in various ecosystems...

Steve Serbic's memoir, The Unbroken, is a powerful account of his journey towards healing and self-acceptance. After a series of traumatic calls as a firefighter left him struggling to cope, he...

Chasing Eden: A Memoir by Cherilyn Christen Clough is a heart-wrenching and thought-provoking account of one woman's journey towards freedom. Born into a life of isolation and poverty, Cherilyn's...

The Memoirs of a Polar Bear tells the story of three generations of polar bears who have made a name for themselves in both the circus and literature. Their lives are intertwined with human society,...

The Taste of Anger: A MemoirDiane Vonglis Parnell recounts her childhood in raw, unflinching detail, exploring how years of isolation, oppression and the threat of retaliation created an environment...

Denis Guénoun's memoir is a vivid exploration of his family's past and its complex relationships with identity, politics, and belonging. At the heart of the story lies René Guénoun, a man who defied...

Hans Jonas's memoir offers a unique insight into the life and thought of one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century. Spanning over seven decades, this collection of previously...

Tamara Petkevich's memoir recounts her experiences as an actress in the Gulag, from her privileged childhood to her forced labor and eventual release. After her father was arrested for his perceived...

A unique and intimate study of two complex New Zealanders, Bill Sutch and Shirley Smith, is presented in this memoir. Keith Ovenden's account begins with his early years as husband to their only...

Buried Saints: A MemoirA heart-wrenching and hopeful memoir about one woman's journey to forgiveness and resilience in the face of unimaginable betrayal.When Brin Miller's teenage stepson was...

Because A Lyric Memoir by Joshua Mensch is a powerful and poignant verse memoir that recounts the author's harrowing experience of childhood sexual abuse. The story begins when Mensch is ten years...

Sophia Of Hanover's Memoirs (1630-1680) offers a captivating and humorous portrait of her life as one of Europe's preeminent noblewomen. Written in French, these memoirs recount the first fifty years...

My Times: A Memoir of DissentThis candid memoir offers an insider's perspective on The New York Times, one of the most influential newspapers in the world. John Hess spent 24 years working at the...

Segundo Llorente's memoirs offer a unique glimpse into life in Alaska from 1935 to 1975. Born a Jesuit priest at twenty-eight, he embarked on a forty-year journey serving the Alaskan people, marked...

Survivor: A Wartime Memoir is a personal story of resilience and determination. During World War II, Michiko Fisher was forced to leave her idyllic school life behind and take up work in a factory,...

Swimming for My Life: A Memoir by Kim Fairley is a poignant and powerful account of one woman's journey towards resilience and self-discovery. In this deeply personal memoir, Kim recounts her...

Two Minus One: A Memoir by Kathryn Taylor tells the story of one woman's journey through love, loss, and rebirth. After years of waiting for her marriage to work out, Taylor finds herself facing a...

Riding with the Ghost: A Memoir by Justin Taylor This unflinching memoir is a poignant exploration of a writer's complex relationship with his troubled father. When Justin Taylor was thirty, his...

Ted Hughes: A Memoir by Nathaniel Minton Nathaniel Minton's memoir of Ted Hughes is a personal and poignant exploration of the poet's life. Drawing on extensive research, Minton sheds new light on...