Browsing: Memoirs

Temple Grandin, who inspired an Emmy Award–winning biopic, has become an admired advocate for the autistic community. This insightful biography explores her life — from the obstacles she’s faced to her incredible achievements and plans for the future.

A must-read for dog lovers: When Penny the basset hound showed up at the Borlands’ home one winter, she changed their lives — and hearts — with her floppy ears and independent spirit. A funny and heartwarming memoir.

In this “astonishing… wonderfully welcome” (Publishers Weekly starred review) New York Times bestseller, a son and his dying mother form a makeshift book club to cope with the pain of illness. “Tender, moving, and honest” (Cecelia Ahern, author of PS, I Love You), with nearly 10,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

When Sam Amirante was a young lawyer just opening his practice, he had no idea his first client would be the vicious, infamous John Wayne Gacy. This shocking true story “will illuminate the case for anyone fascinated by the inner workings of a serial killer” (Publishers Weekly).

Gilmore Girls star Lauren Graham opens up about life, love, and work in this candid, laugh-out-loud memoir. A New York Times bestseller with nearly 18,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

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When the bodies of eight women were found hidden in the home 27-year-old Kendall Francois shared with his family, reporter Claudia Rowe became obsessed with understanding Francois’s horrific crimes. “Extraordinarily suspenseful and truly gut-wrenching… A must-read” (Gillian Flynn).

At 23, Isabella was sent with her family to the Nazi extermination camp at Auschwitz. This powerful memoir chronicles their courageous efforts to survive its horrors. “Profoundly moving” (Publishers Weekly).

A #1 New York Times bestseller that inspired a major motion picture! In 2009, Captain “Sully” Sullenberger saved the lives of his passengers and crew with a heroic landing that astonished the world. A story “as dramatic as it is inspirational” (Publishers Weekly), with over 2,500 five-star Goodreads ratings.

In this “captivating” memoir (The New York Times Book Review), retired NASA astronaut Scott Kelly recounts his experiences during the record-breaking year he spent in space — and the challenges he faced. “Informative and gripping” (The Washington Post), with over 6,600 five-star Goodreads ratings.