Browsing: Memoirs

“An electrifying coming-of-age memoir” (O, The Oprah Magazine): In 1960s New Hampshire, Gloria Norris’s unconventional childhood took a dark turn when an act of violence changed her family and their community forever. “By turns heartbreaking and darkly humorous… Intelligent and bracing” (Kirkus Reviews).

“My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved. I have been given much and I…

This New York Times bestseller tells the incredible true story of the American servicemen and German spies who rescued the purebred horses stolen by Hitler’s forces. An “unlikely, poignant” tale (Kirkus Reviews) with over 1,300 five-star Goodreads ratings.

Tara Clancy grew up in three wildly different homes in New York City, each revealing a unique side of the largest metropolis in the US. In this candid, funny memoir, she provides “a fantastically vivid view into her many worlds” (Booklist).

In this “passionate, poetical” New York Times bestselling memoir (Chicago Tribune), renowned chef Eric Ripert reflects on his tumultuous childhood — and how it put him on a path to fulfill his destiny in the culinary world. A “breathtaking” coming-of-age story (The Wall Street Journal).

In 2013, the world watched as a news story broke about three women who endured years of captivity before managing to escape. In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Michelle Knight tells the harrowing story of her kidnapping by Ariel Castro — and her incredible tale of survival.

This riveting tale of skill and endurance follows a fighter pilot who flew over 200 missions in World War II’s grueling Pacific Theater. A must-read for military history buffs!

In this New York Times bestseller, a “world-class stand-up” (O, The Oprah Magazine) finds the humor in a year packed with bad news. “Thrilling, candid, and hilarious” (Booklist), with nearly 2,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

“Bracingly vivid… ferociously honest” (Los Angeles Times): A New York Times bestselling author explores self-image and health as she relives her journey of pain and discovery. This “luminous” memoir (The New York Times Book Review) has over 38,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

Filled with inspiring, thought-provoking stories of finding spiritual guidance in unlikely places, this book from a renowned Christian thinker and USA Today bestselling author offers hope and encouragement to those who seek a path toward God.