Browsing: Memoirs

In this “brilliantly entertaining” book (Financial Times), a historical novelist describes his experiences as a young soldier during the Burma Campaign. “No doubt one of the great memoirs of the Second World War” (New York Times bestselling author John Keegan).

A “captivating memoir” (Alice Waters, chef and owner of Chez Panisse): Georgeanne Brennan moved with her family to a small farmhouse, and grew from a novice fromagère to an award-winning cookbook author. A delight for the senses, sprinkled with Brennan’s own recipes!

After losing his wife to cancer, Paul left his job and took his first life-changing steps on the Appalachian Trail, where he spent the next four months searching for peace. A powerful story of one man’s spiritual pilgrimage, with over 1,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

One Gently Used Kidney, Free to a Good Home. When 48 year-old single mother, massage therapist and returning student Ellie…

A New York Times bestselling memoir that is “sweet and funny and sad and true and heartfelt” (Augusten Burroughs, bestselling author of Running with Scissors). John always felt he was different — but it wasn’t until he was diagnosed with a form of autism called Asperger’s that he understood why.

This New York Times bestseller from the former chief usher of the White House offers an unrivaled narrative spanning six presidencies. Top-rated on BookBub, this is a “warm and fascinating” biography (The New York Times) of the First Families — particularly the First Ladies — from the Roosevelts through the Nixons.

“A bloody wonderful book” (Ernest Hemingway) by the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean from east to west: This classic New York Times bestseller details the adventures and escapades of a maverick aviator. With over 14,000 five-star Goodreads ratings!

This poignant, compelling memoir follows a girl who was tragically parted from her family as a child. Struggling to survive a broken upbringing in the state care system, Amelia lived each day with one goal: to grow up and become free. With nearly 900 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

A New York Times bestseller with nearly 1,400 five-star Goodreads ratings: The only survivor of a horrific plane crash, Dale Black’s near-death experience changed everything for him. His visions of heaven will take you on a spiritual journey of hope and renewal.

This USA Today bestseller tells the heartbreaking true story of a young girl from a quiet Detroit suburb who was forced into the sex trade. An eye-opening account of human trafficking in the US — and the courage and resilience of a survivor.