Browsing: Memoirs

“Probably the most chilling account of a mother-daughter relationship ever to be put on paper” (Los Angeles Times): Hollywood star Joan Crawford’s daughter shares her harrowing story of childhood abuse in this shocking and controversial #1 New York Times bestseller.

In this New York Times bestseller, actor and comedian Lucille Ball tells her story — from landing her first role to becoming a Hollywood icon. Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse with this intimate read “filled with light and laughter” (The New York Times Book Review).

Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds were beloved Hollywood stars — but to Todd Fisher, they were simply his sister and mother. In this “frequently hilarious and too often heartbreaking” memoir (Publishers Weekly), he shares his stories of their life together.

Britt Kelly didn’t even know demons existed, let alone have time to fight them. After her parents’ divorce, her posh suburban…

Mothers are supposed to love their children unconditionally, but what if they can’t? “Your own mother doesn’t love you—what makes…

Wrongfully convicted of murder, Anthony Ray Hinton spent 30 years in solitary confinement on death row. In this New York Times bestseller, he recounts how he coped with suffering without losing his capacity for forgiveness. “You will be swept away in this unbelievable, dramatic true story” (Oprah Winfrey).

How do you reclaim your life after trauma? In this powerful book, #1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Smart shares her path to healing after her horrific experiences in captivity — and offers a how-to guide for readers to find the strength to move forward after adversity.

What does conventional wisdom tell us about anxiety and depression — and where might it go wrong? This New York Times bestseller takes readers on a journey from Amish country to Berlin in search of alternative answers to these conditions. “Weighty, well-supported, persuasive” (Kirkus Reviews).

When Katrina Shawver met the eighty-five year old Henry Zguda, he possessed an exceptional memory, a surprising cache of original…

In this “stunning” memoir (Los Angeles Review of Books), Amy Scher leaves Los Angeles behind to search the world for a chance to cure her late-stage Lyme disease — and finds unexpected wonders along the way. “Amy Scher is a brave and wonderful writer” (Elizabeth Gilbert).