Are you at peace when you snuggle up with a good book and a hot cuppa? While most of us love fiction, it’s time you take a break from them and experiment with some super inspiring autobiographies. Here are 6 of them which were published in recent times and have made a huge impact. These should definitely go on your must-read list!
1. Becoming
It’s the memoir of the former United States First Lady Michelle Obama. The book talks about Michelle roots and how she found her voice. It also talks about her time in the White House, her role as a mother, and her public health campaign. Primarily the book is divided into three sections: Becoming Me, Becoming Us and Becoming More. Becoming Me traces Michelle’s early life growing up, education and where she met Barack Obama. Becoming Us begins with their romantic relationship, follows their marriage and the section ends with election night in 2008 when Barack Obama was elected as the President of The United States. The final chapter Becoming More talks about their life as First Family.
Author: Michelle Obama
2. He Said, She Said: Lessons, Stories, and Mistakes from My Transgender Journey
The book narrates the life of Giselle Loren Lazzarato aka Gigi Gorgeous who is a Canadian YouTuber, socialite, and an actress. He Said, She Said, traces her personal journey from Gregory to Gigi, and her vulnerability behind each struggle with her signature humour on each and every page. From her early years as an Olympic bound diver to high school mean girl to opening up about her sexuality and gender identity, it showcases each of her phases. And if you are already following her on YouTube, you will still find something new about her in this book!
Author: Gigi Gorgeous
3. How To Be A Bawse
Are you following YouTuber Lilly Singh? For those who don’t know, Lilly Singh aka Superwoman is a Canadian YouTuber, comedian and television host. In her book ‘How To Be A Bawse’, Superwoman in her hilarious and bold voice, proves that there are no shortcuts to success. And if you are thinking that the book includes cute quotes or lucky charms, then you are mistaken. Whatever we need in our life be it success or happiness it needs to be fought for and not wishes for(in Lilly’s word). For some motivation in life, you should definitely read this book RN!
Author: Lilly Singh
4. This Is Me: Loving The Person You Are Today
This Is Me is an inspirational book about life and its lessons from the Golden Globe and Emmy nominated star of television series This Is Us. In the book, Chrissy Metz recalls her difficult childhood in Florida, the dissolution of her marriage and her struggle for self-acceptance. She even recalls her success, her hard-earned life lessons, and the audition which lead her to become a star in super popular show This Is Us. Throughout the book, whether she’s talking about her past or present she offers amazing one-liners! You should definitely give it a read.
Author: Chrissy Metz
5. Educated
Tara Westover has been winning the hearts of the audience with her book Educated. It traces the life of a young girl, who leaves her survivalist family and goes on to study PhD from Cambridge University. In the book, you will also witness Tara’s thirst for knowledge and teaching herself without a formal education. Tara’s process of self-discovery is beautifully captured. And we think it’s the kind of the book everyone should read no matter what genre you love.
Author: Tara Westover
6. In Pieces
Written by the Academy Award-winning actress Sally Field, In Pieces, traces her story about her challenging, lonely childhood, the career that helped her find her voice, and her journey as an actress and a daughter. Once you start reading the book you will be so engrossed with her writing that you feel like you are in there with her! With this memoir, she wrote down all her feelings and shared with the world which she has been hiding away for years!
Author: Sally Field
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