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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,...

Skate, drugs, and rock 'n' roll! Brandon Novak's life was a whirlwind of fame and excess, but behind the scenes, he was struggling with addiction. From his early days as a skateboard prodigy to his...

A powerful and page-turning portrait of working-class American women, Tell Me Everything is a memoir that shares the story of Minka Kelly's life. Born into a family struggling with addiction and...

Lenore Zann's life story is one of unexpected twists and turns. Discovered at 19, she landed the role of Marilyn Monroe in a rock opera, setting her on a path that would take her to hundreds of...

Scenic Wye Valley isn't the typical place for a rock story to begin, but it was there that Echo & the Bunnymen recorded their groundbreaking debut album, Crocodiles. This album was the making of the...

Stephen King's On Writing is a deeply personal and practical guide to the craft of writing. The author shares his own experiences, habits, and convictions, drawing on his vivid memories from...

Jesmyn Ward's memoir is a powerful exploration of the lives of those living in poverty, particularly black men, and the devastating consequences of systemic racism and economic struggle. In five...

Edward Said's memoir is a deeply personal and passionate account of his early life, spanning his childhood in Palestine, Lebanon, and Egypt, and his experiences as a young man in the United States...

A remarkable true story of one girl's coming-of-age in a polygamist Mormon community. Ruth Wariner's memoir, The Sound of Gravel, recounts her life growing up on a farm in rural Mexico, where she was...

Out of Orange: A Memoir is a powerful and surprising account of crime, punishment, friendship, and marriage, told by Catherine Cleary Wolters, the inspiration for Alex Vause from the Netflix show...

Amanda Prowse turns her attention to her own life in this candid memoir. Born into a world without a blueprint for success, she recounts her journey from childhood struggles with self-esteem and body...

Madam Secretary: A Memoir is a candid and thought-provoking account of Madeleine Albright's remarkable life and career. As America's first woman Secretary of State, she played a pivotal role in...

Dustin Lance Black's memoir 'Mama's Boy' is a powerful exploration of family, love and acceptance. Born into a conservative Mormon household, Black's mother Anne defied expectations to raise three...

George Sanders' memoirs offer a witty and insightful look at life in Hollywood's golden age. With a career spanning the peak years of the silver screen, Sanders shares his colourful and often...

Hayley Mills's teenage decade in Hollywood was a whirlwind of film and fame. From her childhood in post-war Britain to her rise as a teen idol, she navigates the twists and turns of a bygone era with...

Lump: Memoirs of a CroupierDavid Moynihan's memoir takes you from boyhood to manhood, following his extraordinary journey into the world of casino gaming. From humble beginnings to a high-stakes...

Armistead Maupin's memoir is a candid and humorous account of his life journey. Born into a conservative Southern family, he recounts how he evolved into a gay rights pioneer whose novels inspired...

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...

The Bridge Ladies: A Memoir by Betsy Lerner For over fifty years, a group of women in New Haven have gathered every Monday afternoon to play bridge. Their weekly ritual is a constant in their lives,...

Ayelet Tsabari's memoir in essays is a deeply personal exploration of identity, belonging and grief. It begins with the loss of her father at nine years old, an event that left her feeling rootless...

This memoir offers a unique perspective on the lives of those who have lived through significant events in northern India. M.K. Raina shares his experiences, from performing on stage to witnessing...

This Is Not About You: A Memoir is a candid and humorous exploration of love, relationships, and self-discovery. Rosemary Mac Cabe recounts her experiences with first loves, lusts, and heartbreaks,...

Alicia Weigel's memoir is a powerful exploration of identity and living one's truth. As an intersex individual, Alicia has faced unique challenges in her life, including the threat of legislation...

Edward Sorel's Profusely Illustrated Memoir is a witty and engaging portrait of an artist's life. With over 172 illustrations, cartoons, and caricatures, this memoir offers a unique blend of art and...

This humorous memoir offers an honest and entertaining look at life as a driving instructor. With its gentle yet sarcastic tone, it shares the author's experiences with pupils of varying character...

GIRL TO CITY is a memoir that recounts one young woman's journey from her roots in the Pittsburgh suburbs to becoming a cult singer-songwriter in 1990s New York. Born out of a punk rock scene and a...

Punk Paradox: A Memoir by Greg GraffinThis memoir and cultural criticism from the legendary lead vocalist and songwriter of Bad Religion offers a historical account of punk rock's evolution. Graffin...

Ariel Leve's memoir is a candid and sensitive account of her turbulent childhood, growing up without boundaries as the only child of an unstable poet mother and a largely absent father. Leve recounts...

Brighton Beach Memoirs is a poignant and humorous autobiographical account of Neil Simon's childhood in 1930s Brooklyn. As a young teenager, Eugene Jerome navigates the complexities of family life,...

Alfred Oliver Pollard's memoirs offer a unique perspective on World War I, written in a style that reflects his enthusiasm for the conflict. His vivid descriptions of fighting and his own experiences...

A Second Wind: A Memoir by Philippe Pozzo di Borgo is a heartwarming and inspiring true story about two men who found help in unexpected ways. After a paragliding accident left him quadriplegic,...

General Stanley McChrystal's memoir offers a candid exploration of his career, from his experiences as a soldier to his time as the commander of US and coalition forces in Afghanistan. With humility...

Alex Panasenko's memoir, The Long Vacation, recounts his experiences during World War II. In 1941, at the age of eight, Alex begins elementary school in Kharkov, Ukraine, before witnessing the German...

Samuel Madden's Memoirs of the Twentieth Century is a thought-provoking exploration of the 20th century through the eyes of its author. Spanning multiple decades, this work offers a unique...

Mémoires du Sergent Bourgogne is a significant work that has been cherished throughout human history. To ensure its preservation for future generations, we have re-released this book in a modern...

A beautifully written memoir that puts most accounts to shame, Arguments with England is a deeply insightful and often humorous exploration of its author's life. With sharp insights and sudden shafts...

Darkness to Light: A Memoir by Lamar Odom and Chris Palmer is a deeply personal and revealing account of the author's life. From the highs of his NBA career and fame, to the struggles with addiction...

In the Line of Fire: A Memoir by Pervez Musharraf is a gripping account of the war on terror and its impact on Pakistan. As the world's most dangerous job, President Musharraf has faced numerous...

Just Tyrus: A MemoirA candid and humorous account of the life story of pro wrestler and political commentator Tyrus, from his tumultuous upbringing to his rise as a wrestling icon and provocative...

A memoir from Valerie Biden Owens, Joe Biden's younger sister and lifelong campaign manager, offers a candid and warm account of her life. Growing Up Biden details Valerie's decades-long career in...

Sarah Vallance's memoir is a searing and deeply personal account of her fight for a new life after a devastating brain injury. After being thrown from a horse, Sarah suffers a traumatic blow to the...

Joy Harjo's memoir is a vivid and lyrical exploration of her life as a poet-warrior, tracing the paths that shaped her poetry of compassion and healing. With absorbing prose, she recounts her journey...

Antwone Q. Fisher's memoir is a testament to the power of resilience and creativity in the face of adversity.Born into an institution, Fisher's early life was marked by deprivation and abuse, yet he...

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard's memoir is a harrowing and hopeful account of her life under the abuse of her mother, Dee Dee. Forced to use a wheelchair in public and endure a lifetime of medical and...

In the Dream House: A Memoir by Carmen Maria Machado is a deeply personal and thought-provoking account of a complex relationship. The book explores the mechanisms and cultural representations of...

Ordinary Heroes: A Memoir of 9/11On the morning of 9/11, Chief Joe Pfeifer led his firefighters to investigate an odor of gas in downtown Manhattan, unaware that his life was about to change forever...

Feeding Ghosts is a vivid and heartbreaking graphic memoir that explores the reverberations of Chinese history across three generations of women in the author's family. Tessa Hulls traces the story...

Carolyn Weber's memoir of her conversion experience is a witty and insightful exploration of how becoming a Christian changed her life. As a feminist from a loving but broken family, Weber was...

Joanna Macy's memoir is a deeply personal and thought-provoking account of her life's journey. Born into a challenging home environment, Macy's early years shaped her path towards self-definition and...

Heather Gay's memoir, Bad Mormon, is a candid and humorous account of her journey from being a devoted Mormon to embracing her true self. Born and raised in Utah, Heather was deeply entrenched in the...

Demi Moore's memoir is a deeply candid and reflective story of survival, success, and surrender. For decades, she has been synonymous with celebrity, but behind the spotlight, Demi battled addiction,...

Carmen Maria Machado's In the Dream House is a deeply personal and thought-provoking account of a complex relationship. Through a series of interconnected chapters, Machado examines the ways in which...

Bryce Wilson's memoir is a warm and humorous account of growing up in post-WWII Orkney, where the author, a native of Stromness, reflects on his life and the people who shaped it.From his childhood...

Michael J. Fox's memoir is a candid and humorous account of his life, from his childhood in Canada to his rise in film and television, and his subsequent battle with Parkinson's disease. With the...

Abdi Nor Iftin's memoir is a story of love and longing for America, born from a childhood fascination with the country's pop culture and heroic figures. As a young boy, he identified with the...

George A Magpie is a memoir of love, obsession and feathers, a story of a complex and charismatic bird that will capture your heart. Frieda Hughes' vivid and intimate portrait of her life with George...

Spike: An Intimate Memoir by Norma Farnes is a deeply personal and affectionate account of the life of Spike Milligan, a man of many talents and faces. For 35 years, Norma Farnes was Spike's manager...

In the breathtaking Italian Alps, Paolo Cognetti finds solace from his painful past. A young man's journey to escape the city's overwhelming pace takes him back to the rustic comfort of Valle...

Soul Companion: A Memoir by Judy Hilyard is a deeply personal and insightful account of her extraordinary journey as an Anam Aira, a soul companion to those who have died or are nearing the end of...

Unrequited Infatuations: A Memoir by Stevie Van Zandt Stevie Van Zandt's life story begins in a bedroom in suburban New Jersey, where his devotion to Rock and Roll was forged. This autobiography...

Former teen idol Leif Garrett shares his unflinching story in Idol Truth A Memoir. Born into show business, Garrett recounts his early years as a child actor and the meteoric rise to fame that...

The Manicurist's Daughter: A Memoir by Susan Lieu Susan Lieu's memoir is an emotionally raw account of her family's past and her own search for answers. Born to refugees who fled Vietnam after the...

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...

Memoirs of a Radical Lawyer is a candid and insightful account of Michael Mansfield's remarkable career as Britain's most high-profile defence lawyer. With unparalleled commitment to his clients, he...

Beautiful Affliction: A Memoir by Lene Fogelberg is a heart-wrenching account of one woman's struggle with a life-threatening illness. Since childhood, she has been haunted by the question: will I...

This is my story - one of transformation and self-discovery. Four years ago, I was struggling with my health, feeling chronically unfit and weighed down by excess weight.Through hard work and...

Unbecoming: A Memoir of Disobedience by Anuradha Bhagwati is a raw and unflinching account of one woman's journey from dutiful daughter to radical activist. After abandoning her Ivy League education,...

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 marked by fame, solitude, and the...

Heavy: A Defiant Memoir of Love and Liberation Kiese Laymon's Heavy is a powerful exploration of the black male experience in America, one that challenges readers to confront the complexities of...

Muhammad Ali: A Memoir by Michael Parkinson is a unique and revealing account of the life of one of boxing's biggest stars. Through four interviews with Sir Michael Parkinson, this book offers an...

Sylvia Kristel's candid and heartbreakingly honest memoir reveals the highs and lows of her meteoric rise to international superstardom. After winning the Miss TV Europe competition in 1973, she...

Richard Chamberlain shares his story of self-discovery and growth in this poignant memoir. After achieving fame as Dr. James Kildare, he took on the role of Hamlet on stage, learning a valuable...

First published in 1898, Memoirs of a Highland Lady has remained a staple of English literature for over a century. Now available in its complete and unedited form, this remarkable memoir offers an...

A Still Life A Memoir by Josie George is a powerful and moving account of living with chronic illness. Over the course of a year, Josie recounts her experiences of isolation, pain, and struggle, yet...

Liverpool A Memoir of Words by Tony Crowley is a unique blend of creative non-fiction, social history, and personal memoir. Based on a lifetime's academic research, this beautifully written book...