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Top Tier Memoirs
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items Here is a list of some of my favorite memoirs/biographies that I've read lately- I will continue to add to this list as I have so many more to read. I personally love listening to a lot of the memoirs written by celebrities and comedians because they...
I became an immediate fan and supporter. Such an beautiful story + I enjoyed learning more about the truth behind the Me Too Movement.
Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement
I read this during Hispanic Heritage Month and fell in love with not only her writing but her story telling.
Crying in the Bathroom: A Memoir
A lot of people try to make their memoirs self-help heavy, but this one actually did well with the tips and reflections.
Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative
While this is technically a biography, I absolutely loved it and the way Tourmaline captured Marsha's incredible life story.
Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson
Truly iconic. I cannot wait for her next book to come out. This was so insightful and I'm looking forward to visiting the distillery irl soon.
Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise of Uncle Nearest
I have been a Chelsea Handler fan for a really long time. Her latest collection of stories was so good.
I'll Have What She's Having
Billy Porter has a fascinating story. I will say I became slightly obsessed with Broadway shows the more I read this book.
Unprotected: A Memoir
I did not know anything about Paris' story so I learned a lot about her background and what happened to her growing up. Wild.
Paris: The Memoir
My page will always be a David Goggins stan account. He is a beast and I love hearing about his adventures.
Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within
One of my favorite Peloton instructor Memoirs so far. Her story is incredible and I really enjoyed how she wrote and structured her book.
Speak: Find Your Voice, Trust Your Gut, and Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
Easily one of the most talented writers of my generation. This was such an important read.
Between the World and Me
I enjoyed both of Gabrielle Union's memoirs. Her story is so interesting and I am glad she chose to share so much of her with the world.
We're Going to Need More Wine: Stories That Are Funny, Complicated, and True
If you want to hear her sing as well, check out her audio versions. Ms. Lewis is a GEM to the world.
The Mother of Black Hollywood: A Memoir
I cannot imagine this scenario in real life so it was so interesting reading about it happening to someone else. Incredibly story.
Why Didn't You Tell Me?: A Memoir
I did not expect to LOVE this book as much as I did. I love birds, but this was also such a solid story.
Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World