Browsing: Memoirs

A #1 New York Times bestseller: Feeling unfulfilled despite her numerous successes, Elizabeth Gilbert left her life behind to embark on an international journey of self-discovery. “Fueled by a mix of intelligence, wit, and colloquial exuberance that is close to irresistible” (The New York Times Book Review).

“Important and necessary” (School Library Journal): In her diary, 11-year-old Zlata Filipović chronicles her life in embattled Sarajevo at the height of the Bosnian War. A powerful firsthand account that sheds “a human light on intolerable events” (San Francisco Chronicle).

A famed New York Times restaurant critic shares fascinating stories from her time as a disguised, discerning diner. “This wonderful book is funny — at times laugh-out-loud funny — and smart and wise” (The Washington Post). With over 8,200 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

In this candid New York Times bestseller, Padma Lakshmi traces her journey from her childhood in India to Top Chef stardom — and reveals the role of food and family every step of the way. “Absorbing… An intimate, revealing portrait” (Kirkus Reviews).

In this “wrenching and moving” New York Times bestseller (Entertainment Weekly), Ruth Wariner recounts her harrowing experiences growing up as one of 42 siblings in a rural polygamist cult. “Hard to put down and hard to forget” (Publishers Weekly).

An “extraordinary glimpse into the faith of a Christ-follower and the sovereignty of God. Rifqa’s story informs, inspires, and empowers” (Max Lucado). Follow one woman’s journey as she converted from Islam to Christianity, resulting in a controversial court case.

When her late father’s manuscript was found, Mimi Baird embarked on a journey to piece together his story — revealing a portrait of a doctor’s desperate quest to understand his own mental illness. “Utterly impossible to put down” (The New York Times).

In this hilarious New York Times bestseller, the beloved actor and co-founder of Monty Python looks back on his unlikely road to comedy stardom. “Smart, thoughtful, provocative, and above all funny” (The Washington Post).

An extraordinary psychic journey unfolds in this New York Times bestseller with over 900 five-star Goodreads ratings! “A brilliant milestone marking our passage toward comprehending the deeper truths of our existence” (Eben Alexander, author of Proof of Heaven).

“Delightful and charming” (Daily Mail): When 23-year-old Tom rescued a penguin from an oil spill, he found that the bird wouldn’t leave his side — and his adventures with his new friend, Juan Salvador, began. A captivating memoir about an unforgettable bond!