Memoirs are types of non-fiction books. They are historical narratives or biography written from the author’s perspective, oftentimes from an important part of their life.
Some examples of memoirs include Becoming, Educated, Know My Name, and Wild.
Living Off the Land: My Cornish Smallholding Dream by Lorraine Turnbull
Lorraine shares the story of the delights and disasters of living off the land in Cornwall and how she finally triumphed over adversity.
In Praise of Paths by Torbjørn Ekelund
Torbjørn Ekelund started to walk - everywhere - after an epilepsy diagnosis affected his ability to drive.
No Pianos, Pets or Foreigners! My Life in Japan in the 80’s by Joe Palermo
This book guides the reader through his many adventures navigating through Japanese culture while living there.
Medicine and Miracles in the High Desert by Erica M. Elliott, M.D.
This is the true story of a young white woman on the Navajo reservation in 1971.
Killers Keep Secrets: The Golden State Killers Other Life by James Huddle
In April 2018, the long-unsolved Golden State Killer case burst wide open with the shocking arrest of 72-year-old Joseph James DeAngelo.
An Adventurous Travel Memoir – Seeker: A Sea Odyssey by Rita Pomade
Pomade will draw you in immediately and won't let go until the last page. Seeker showcases the power of travel and experiencing other cultures.
Immersed in West Africa: A Solo Travel Memoir in West Africa
Immersed in West Africa, tells the tale of eight adventure-filled weeks in five West African countries.
American Animals: A True Crime Memoir by Eric Borsuk
American Animals is a true crime memoir about a trio of childhood friends and their plan to pull off one of the biggest art heists in history.
Plantains and the 7 Plagues: A Memoir: Half-Dominican, Half-Cuban and Full Life
Plantains and the 7 Plagues is a cross-cultural and trans-generational memoir through the author's childhood in New Jersey.