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  • @angelaholmes8888
    @angelaholmes8888 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I love reading memoirs because I like knowing how a person can overcome so much in their life to get where they are and how the past shapes us

  • @dezs-diary
    @dezs-diary ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I just finished Educated by Tara Westover, it was such a unique story. Definitely recommend, but as always, check content warnings ❤

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I’ve realised that I’ve always been a Non-Fiction Fiend. Also, the more unique the subject, the more I love it.

  • @McKenzieIsASlowReader
    @McKenzieIsASlowReader ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Infused: Adventures in Tea by Henrietta Lovell is my favourite memoir. It didn't end up getting very popular when it was released but it literally changed my life. Strongly recommend.

  • @thefigtreeboutique
    @thefigtreeboutique ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm totally reading the Viola Davis memoir this summer. I. Can't. Wait! Maybe I'll try the audio version since she's reading it herself. Thanks for the rec!

  • @aterrill18
    @aterrill18 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Glass Castle is a really good one!!

  • @DayStation
    @DayStation ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So happy to see you back and taking care of yourself ❤!

  • @nilulal545
    @nilulal545 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have to say I, too, have noticed I took interest after going through life experinces, read few self help books to finally picking up memior, and I got so involved into others experience, struggles and beating those big problems, its so encouraging in ways that gives you strength, awareness, maturity of understanding and a chance to realize everyone has a story and our life is full of up's and down. I just finished Mathew Perry's Lovers,friends, and the big terrible thing, and my mind is still lingering in the pages of his story.❤ so I was looking for more good recommendations, and I happily stumbled upon your recommendations!! 😊 thank you for doing this video.

  • @silvanasegura629
    @silvanasegura629 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Finding me by viola Davis in audiobook is 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 espectacular!

  • @sabinagruden2702
    @sabinagruden2702 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You should deffinetly read
    Patti Smith: Just Kids
    Kiese Laymon: Heavy
    Yeonmi Park: ain Order to Live
    Marina Abramović: Walk Through Walls
    Maya Angelou: I know Why the Caged Bird Sing
    Tara Westover: Educated
    Fern Brady: Strong Female Character

  • @Angelareadsalot
    @Angelareadsalot ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just ran here to mention Finding Me by Viola Davis! That book was like a therapy session for me. So so good!

  • @Anna-xo3ru
    @Anna-xo3ru ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I can highly recommend Hunger by Roxane Gay. It's not the easiest to read sometimes as it deals with SA, but it's profoundly moving, impactful, and well-written.

    • @SymonnePeters
      @SymonnePeters ปีที่แล้ว

      This was the book that got me into memoirs.

  • @isenhobbitz
    @isenhobbitz ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Simu Liu’s memoir “We Were Dreamers” was a fun audiobook for those who are Marvel fans or interested in immigrant stories (from a Canadian perspective in this book).

    • @BiteSizedBeet
      @BiteSizedBeet ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed! Loved all his thoughts and insights but also learning about the growth of his acting career.

  • @stellajude3771
    @stellajude3771 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve loved watching your reading taste change over the years(:

  • @Redbone_Readerchick97
    @Redbone_Readerchick97 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My TBR just increased again. 😊

  • @chocolateoreo6489
    @chocolateoreo6489 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this beautiful video! I’m currently reading “What my Bones Know” and am loving it❤❤❤

  • @kristen7623
    @kristen7623 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m obsessed will most of these. I love Crying in H Mart for the incredible, rich, descriptions of Korean food. I wanted to cook nothing but Korean food for weeks afterward. Born a Crime is amazing for Trevor’s audiobook narration, in which you can hear him speak many native South African languages…some of which have sounds that English speakers have never heard!

  • @bossladykae8323
    @bossladykae8323 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m currently reading ‘tell me everything’ by minka Kelly and I love it so far, every page is keeping me engaged so far. My last two memoir reads was I’m glad my mom died by Jennette and finding me by viola Davis

  • @bookswithvero
    @bookswithvero ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those nails! 💅Some memoirs that detail mental health struggles you might like are I'm Telling the Truth, But I'm Lying by Bassey Ikpi, and Heart Berries by Terese Marie Mailhot. Both partially deal with the authors experiences with bipolar disorder. Born a Crime is my favorite memoir, and I'm reading In the Dream House now and really loving it!

  • @Lanaxparillaxwife
    @Lanaxparillaxwife ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes I waiting for you to bring up Viola Davis’s book I read it last year (before I read Jeannette’s book) & I absolutely loved it

  • @OnefortheBooks
    @OnefortheBooks ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Born a Crime by Trevor Noah is my favorite memoir that you didn't mention. It rocked my world. Read it years ago and still think about it regularly.

  • @annasofia7766
    @annasofia7766 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been loving memoirs audiobooks! Always looking for more, loved this video ❤

  • @emmanuelle1739
    @emmanuelle1739 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I recommend Michaela de Prince's Taking flight: from War orphan to star ballerina.

  • @ginnyvanoh
    @ginnyvanoh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I adore In the Dreamhouse, and Know My Name is such an amazing book.

  • @VrieChica078
    @VrieChica078 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Memoirs have become my favorite genre recently. As someone who has experienced religious trauma I also would add Educated by Tara Westover and Beyond Belief by Jenna Miscavige Hill to this list.

  • @sustainareader214
    @sustainareader214 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved this video! I picked up What My Bones Know as an audiobook based on your rec a few weeks ago :)

  • @trombaba
    @trombaba ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some great memoirs mentioned here!!! I also loved Mean Baby by Selma Blair, Deaf Utopia by Nyle DiMarco, and Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies by Michael Ausiello.

  • @tammyripp998
    @tammyripp998 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finding Me is one of the best memoirs I've ever read 💯❤👏

  • @takshatangudu8736
    @takshatangudu8736 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really need to start my non fiction phase, this looks like it'd be really fun

  • @angelaholmes8888
    @angelaholmes8888 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Here's some recommendations
    I have the right to by chessy prout
    Lucky me by sachi parker
    The great peace by mena suvari
    Not my father son by Alan Cummings
    In pieces by Sally field
    Spare prince harry's memoir
    High on arrival by Mackenzie Phillips
    Tough by terry crews
    In the shadow of mountains by sylvia Vasquez lavado
    Paris Hilton memoir
    Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

  • @Lara_Ameen
    @Lara_Ameen ปีที่แล้ว

    IN THE DREAM HOUSE is one of my favorite books! I read WHAT MY BONES KNOW based on your rec. I just finished it today. I loved it, but it’s very heavy. Hard to get through. I’m going to check out CRYING IN H MART and KNOW MY NAME soon!

  • @TravelsinFiction
    @TravelsinFiction ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the recs! A recent fave of mine is How We Met by Huma Qureshi!

  • @sailinglin584
    @sailinglin584 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the great recommendations!
    A great memorie I read is "Braking Trail" by Arlene Blum. She was one of the first women to study on MIT and to go glacier climbing. She describes all the fun parts ad wel as all the obstakels and prejudices she experienced back then. Highly recommend 😊

  • @chidinmaobeleagu2968
    @chidinmaobeleagu2968 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks dear. Lovely memoirs.

  • @angelaholmes8888
    @angelaholmes8888 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoyed what my bones know
    I haven't read jennette memoir yet but it's on my tbr list
    Finding me is really good but at times heartbreaking

  • @dlrosebyh
    @dlrosebyh ปีที่แล้ว

    i'm currently reading Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah. i'm over halfway done, definitely recommend (check trigger warnings first though)

  • @zanichar
    @zanichar 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A Piece Of Cake by Cupcake Brown. A memoir that reads like fiction, this woman has survived many trials, and difficulties including drug addiction. She's also funny, so while she speaks about heavy issues, the book doesn't come across harsh.

  • @TheCuttingEdge142
    @TheCuttingEdge142 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a wonderful selection - thank you for this great video. ❤ I will definitely check some of these out. My favorites on your list that I already read were “Born a crime” and “I’m glad my mom died”.

  • @arablossom3
    @arablossom3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Currently reading Heartbake by Charlotte Ree. Stunning book, stunning writing, beautiful recipes to finish.

  • @ssd1453
    @ssd1453 ปีที่แล้ว

    You had recommended Kaikeyi and I wanted to tell you that it's one of the best books I have read so far this year- so thank you! I will definitely be picking up more of your recommendations! What else do you think I would enjoy since I liked Kaikeyi so much? Thanks in advance! xoxo

  • @daKal481
    @daKal481 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed "We were Dreamers" by Sims Liu

  • @AmandasBooktopia
    @AmandasBooktopia ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I gave I’m Glad My Mom Died 4 stars. It was really good but a tough read.

    • @sabinagruden2702
      @sabinagruden2702 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. It's very trigering for people with eating disorders and people who were abused.
      In several descriptions of this book I read it's funny, but there were no funny parts to me. Just heartbreak.

  • @iLiviesimone
    @iLiviesimone ปีที่แล้ว

    yup yup yup excellent recs me thinks

  • @Dcequeen.books77
    @Dcequeen.books77 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Happy people are annoying by Josh Peck is awesome

  • @MauriciaAmbrose
    @MauriciaAmbrose 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I read Trevor Noah's book and it was amazing. I will definitely read some of the books you have recommended. You should also read Becoming by Michelle Obama. Amazing read.

  • @BiteSizedBeet
    @BiteSizedBeet ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve read 6 of these and am looking forward to checking out the rest! Trevor’s book has been on my TBR for a long time, and I agree with listening when the author is the one reading.
    Recommendations are Normal Family by Chrysta Bilton, Making a Scene by Constance Wu, We Were Dreamers by Simu Liu, All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung, Sissy by Jacob Tobia, Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottlieb, and Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes. 🩷

  • @lukeyznaga7627
    @lukeyznaga7627 ปีที่แล้ว

    its very difficult finding good celebrity memmoirs. I want to read books about how some celebrity stars or famous people finally understood things about real life and found peace and truth in their lives, not about their sexual conquers or about their rise to stardom.

  • @chidinmaobeleagu2968
    @chidinmaobeleagu2968 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you read Dear senthuran and Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi?

  • @itsachrisis
    @itsachrisis ปีที่แล้ว

    Recommendation: This is Going to Hurt, Adam Kay

  • @ROBERTCONQUERORROBERTS
    @ROBERTCONQUERORROBERTS ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video! You are incredible! There is a book called CONQUEROR MINDSET: CONQUER THE MONSTER. I think that you will love this one. You are magnificent 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @brittanyrideau7118
    @brittanyrideau7118 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you read Will by will smith? I listened to the audio book and it’s so fun and inspiring much like will smith himself

  • @erinsbooks
    @erinsbooks ปีที่แล้ว

    Just placed a hold for Finding Me. Also, hope you're doing well.

  • @quirrel1453
    @quirrel1453 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is Black Milk a fiction?

  • @JayGTheAwkwardBookworm
    @JayGTheAwkwardBookworm ปีที่แล้ว

    Yesss really enjoyed I’m glad my mom died !

  • @ruthcarroll6086
    @ruthcarroll6086 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please stop putting your hands in front of the book and moving your hands around..can’t see title or author

  • @MsBluheart
    @MsBluheart 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Why do you speak so rushed and nearly breathless? It made me feel so stressed and nervous I couldn't keep listening, tho I liked the content.

    • @thisstoryaintover
      @thisstoryaintover  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      lol put me on half speed if it bothers you

    • @MsBluheart
      @MsBluheart 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thisstoryaintover No, I just find presenters who don't sound like they are racing some clock.

  • @lukeyznaga7627
    @lukeyznaga7627 ปีที่แล้ว

    I won't be buying Britney Spears ' book.

  • @oneiceb5974
    @oneiceb5974 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I enjoy reading Memoirs! I liked ( I'm glad my mom died) The writing was well done. I have a Memoir (Perseverance by Tacaria Bryant @ B&N) I hope you can read it and 😊

  • @emmanuelle1739
    @emmanuelle1739 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I recommend Michaela de Prince's Taking flight: from War orphan to star ballerina.