as in biographies
a history of a person's life
the former senator has a lucrative contract to write his memoirs, in which he will supposedly set the record straight
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There's no danger of Daniels running out of material for future memoirs.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The title represents what most comedian memoirs aim to be, but here’s one that tells you that right away, then manages to be unique from all the others.
—Brian Boone, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
And according to The Associated Press, the only bigger nonfiction launch was A Promised Land, the first volume of President Obama’s memoirs — but that was across its first week of sales, available through all major outlets, while Swift’s sales were recorded over just two days to a single retailer.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
Each year, Goodreads nominates a selection of books in categories ranging from best romance and horror to best historical fiction and memoirs — and users weigh in by casting their votes.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Two memoirs vividly focus on specific lives while also displaying the power of history to shape the individual.
—The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
Dad has asked him to pen his memoirs, literally rewriting his history as someone who tried to make a difference instead of destroying things.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
From murder mysteries, to tell-all memoirs to hot new romances and page-turning novels, this list includes it all!
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
The best memoirs are raw, in-depth and rich in reflection — not to mention a fun way to get to know your favorite stage and screen stars in a new way.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The title represents what most comedian memoirs aim to be, but here’s one that tells you that right away, then manages to be unique from all the others.
—Brian Boone, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
And according to The Associated Press, the only bigger nonfiction launch was A Promised Land, the first volume of President Obama’s memoirs — but that was across its first week of sales, available through all major outlets, while Swift’s sales were recorded over just two days to a single retailer.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
Each year, Goodreads nominates a selection of books in categories ranging from best romance and horror to best historical fiction and memoirs — and users weigh in by casting their votes.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Two memoirs vividly focus on specific lives while also displaying the power of history to shape the individual.
—The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
Dad has asked him to pen his memoirs, literally rewriting his history as someone who tried to make a difference instead of destroying things.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
From murder mysteries, to tell-all memoirs to hot new romances and page-turning novels, this list includes it all!
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
The best memoirs are raw, in-depth and rich in reflection — not to mention a fun way to get to know your favorite stage and screen stars in a new way.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
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