Biography and Memoir

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Heavy

4.5

Kiese Laymon's raw and powerful memoir delves into the physical and emotional toll of violence, grief, and trauma, offering a deeply persona…

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Stay True

4.0

A poignant memoir exploring friendship, grief, and the search for identity, Hua Hsu's 'Stay True' is a heartfelt journey through loss and th…

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H Is for Hawk

4.4

A grieving daughter turns to falconry to cope with loss, forging a profound bond with a fierce goshawk in this award-winning memoir.

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Shot in the Heart

4.0

A haunting memoir that delves into the dark heart of an American family marked by violence and tragedy, as Mikal Gilmore grapples with his b…

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A Long Walk Home

4.4

A harrowing memoir of survival and resilience, Judith Tebbutt recounts her 192-day ordeal as a hostage of Somali pirates, torn away from her…

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iWoz

4.4

Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple, shares his journey from a curious kid to the creator of the first personal computer, offering a pers…

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Tim Cook

4.2

Discover how Tim Cook transformed Apple into a trillion-dollar company while fostering a culture of kindness and innovation.

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Desert Solitaire

4.2

A profound and poetic exploration of solitude and nature, Edward Abbey's 'Desert Solitaire' captures the raw beauty and harsh realities of l…

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One Pair of Hands

4.0

Monica Dickens' hilarious and heartwarming memoir of her early 1930s adventures as a cook-general, navigating the chaos of domestic work and…

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Far Away and Long Ago

3.2

W. H. Hudson's lyrical memoir transports readers to the Argentine Pampas, blending nostalgia, nature, and cultural identity in a timeless ex…

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My Place

4.0

A poignant journey of self-discovery and family history that unfolds like a mystery, revealing the untold stories of the author's mother and…