Memoirs are like tiny peaks through the window of a person who has lived a full life and has decided to share the highlights, negative and positive aspects of their journey and what makes it so special; turns out to be relatable and valuable once you invest in a good memoir. Maithili Bachani lists 5 memoirs you absolutely should read!
A Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
This book is about grief, a raw poetic account of Didion’s first year after losing her husband, blending love and loss seamlessly together and understanding the logic of the mind amidst it all.
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
This book is about the iCarly star’s brutally honest, funny yet gut wrenching story about her turbulent childhood with her mother, toxic ties within the family and her finding herself and reclaiming her own life.
Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom
This book is about the heartfelt chronicles of life lessons from a dying professor, reminding us what truly is of essence in this giant rock that we live on; it places focus and utmost value on love, your purpose and human connection.
In Other Words by Jhumpa Lahiri
This book is a lyrical memoir about Lahiri’s passionate journey to learn Italian and exploring identity and exile within those confines while exhibiting the transformative power of language. It is originally written in Italian and translated in English.
My Body – Emily Ratajkowski
This book is a candid collection of essays examining and analysing beauty, sexuality, power and the commodification of women’s body through the lens of model who worked in the industry and has a new perspective on feminist culture within the work space.