Memoir Picks

In my quest for gripping, life-altering memoirs that shift our perspective on life, I’ve come to realize that great memoirs aren’t always the ones published in recent years. Sometimes, you need to travel back in time, even a decade, to unearth a story that resonates deeply. This was precisely how I stumbled upon the unforgettable

Minka Kelly’s memoir is unlike anything I have read before. It’s not a Hollywood story about an actor. It’s about a little girl who raised by a single mother that worked as a stripper to make ends meet. Her mom isn’t only a stripper. She’s also a drug addict. She’s a young mom with no

This book could be the face of Funny People Cry Too, literally. I found myself sobbing at its conclusion while bursting into laughter throughout. Such a blend of emotions is a rarity for me when I read a memoir. “Nobody Will Tell You This But Me” is not written like a typical memoir. Instead, it

July 2023 Memoir Pick: I’m Glad My Mom Died I read this book in a week! When I told my mom about this book she said, “Oh, Sarah. Please don’t keep a book with that title on display in your house. What an awful name for a book.” Okay, mom. I get it. “I’m Glad

2023 Memoir Picks Of The Year from January to June! This is your one big post thus far for 2023 for all the memoirs picks from January to June! The website has been under construction, a lot of construction, so I’m sharing all the must read memoirs of the year so far, and in July

December Memoir Pick: A Piece Of Cake A seasoned literary agent once told me a great book is one that sits with you for not days, but years after you read it. This is exactly what will happen after you read A Piece Of Cake. However, I must warn you, Cup’s life story might be one of

November Memoir Pick: The Glass Castle With the winter season upon us, comes cooler temperatures. Colder weather also means it’s that much harder to survive on the streets. Speaking of streets, right now, half a million individuals are living in a state of homelessness in the United States. This is why The Glass Castle, a story about