Browsing: Memoirs

A New York Times bestseller with over 1,700 five-star ratings on Goodreads: Revered actor Alan Alda takes readers on a delightfully humorous trip through his unusual childhood and storied career. “I couldn’t put it down and I couldn’t stop laughing” (New York Times bestselling author Brian Greene).

Beloved entertainer Dick Van Dyke invites you behind the scenes to experience his legendary decades-long career in film and television, including such classics as Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. An unmissable New York Times bestselling memoir!

From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of Wild, this rich collection of wise words for life’s quandaries gathers together her replies to the letters she received as a once-anonymous advice columnist. “Courageous and engaging stuff” (The New York Times Book Review).

“Pure charm” (People): In this #1 New York Times bestseller, a Golden Globe Award–winning comedian shares candid life lessons and laugh-out-loud moments that give “full exposure of Poehler’s funny and very magnanimous heart” (Elle). With over 140,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

A New York Times bestselling memoir from one of America’s most cherished actresses and comedians. Burnett gives us a peek behind the curtain of her fabulous career — from moments of true hilarity to poignant life decisions. “Endearing and very moving” (Julie Andrews).

In this #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, Cheryl Strayed tells the “stimulating, thought-provoking, soul-enhancing” story (Oprah Winfrey) of her solitary hike from California to Washington. “At once a breathtaking adventure tale and a profound meditation on the nature of grief” (The New York Times Book Review).

In this internationally bestselling memoir that’s “filled with good humor, fine storytelling, and acute observations of small-town life” (Library Journal), a writer shares her experiences growing up in post–World War II America. With over 8,500 five-star Goodreads ratings.

Captured by the Japanese army, British soldier Alistair Urquhart overcame unfathomable hardships to survive World War II. His gripping journey is brought to life in this inspiring memoir with over 1,500 five-star Goodreads ratings.

This USA Today bestselling portrayal of small-town life will capture your imagination and tug at your heartstrings. When Mary and her husband moved to a remote Scottish island, she became the district nurse — and learned the touching true stories of her community. “For James Herriot fans” (Booklist).

This witty, acerbic New York Times bestseller follows blissfully self-centered Jen as her perfect life falls utterly apart. A humorous true story with over 15,900 five-star Goodreads ratings!