Browsing: Memoirs

For over two decades, William lived as a closeted gay man with his wife and children. In this “compelling” read (The New York Times), he shares his struggle to come out in a story that “honors the redemptive power of forgiveness and love” (Kirkus Reviews).

In 1972, a devastating plane crash left a group of rugby players stranded in the Andes for 72 days before they were rescued. In this harrowing, inspiring memoir, one of the survivors recounts these life-changing events — and shares some of the lessons he learned along the way.

An exhilarating memoir about one woman’s globe-trotting journey of inspiring awakening and self-discovery.Shaken by the loss of her father, drained…

When Beth, her beloved dog, Sam, and grumpy husband, Jack, return to France, disaster strikes. As they battle to restore…

“Amusingly offbeat and told with… biting sarcasm” (Publishers Weekly): In this #1 New York Times bestseller, a comedian shares darkly funny stories and strange revelations from her much-needed year of self-sufficiency. “Disarmingly, unblinkingly honest” (Chicago Tribune), with over 7,300 five-star Goodreads ratings.

In 1961, Sarah M. Broom’s mother Ivory Mae bought a shotgun house in the then-promising neighborhood of New Orleans East…

“A journey with heart” (The New York Times): Grieving the loss of his wife, retired journalist Bernard Ollivier set out to walk the Silk Road. He shares his trek in this remarkable chronicle of the storied trade route’s past and present. “Absorbing… Brims with a sojourner’s passion” (Kirkus Reviews).

Jill Grunenwald dreamed of becoming a librarian, but her first job — located in the library of a men’s prison — was far from what she imagined. In this memoir, she shares her unforgettable experience of seeing the importance of books firsthand. “A fascinating look into a world many of us never see” (Booklist).

Flora Miller Biddle was the product of a marriage between two of New York’s most powerful families, the Vanderbilts and the Whitneys. In this memoir, she shares memories of her early 20th-century childhood amid wealth and excess. An “Americanized version of Downton Abbey” (Publishers Weekly).

“A touchingly triumphant remembrance combined with sober analysis.” – Kirkus Reviews“A must-read for anyone feeling trapped by their choices and thinking there’s…