24 Best Memoir Books

"This book left me in tears." - Bill Gates

Melinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com.

"[One of the] best books I read in 2017." - Anthony Pompliano

"The memoir of a successful neurosurgeon who is diagnosed with lung cancer." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy

"Best book on re-examining life and values." - Tim Cook

"One of the best books I've read in years." - Peter King

"I thought I was pretty good at teaching myself—until I read [this book]. Her ability to learn on her own blows mine right out of the water." - Bill Gates

"An engrossing read, a fresh perspective on the power of an education, and it’s also a testament to the way grit and resilience can shape our lives." - Michelle Obama

"A remarkable memoir of a young woman raised in a survivalist family in Idaho." - Barack Obama

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"Phenomenal." - Melinda Gates

Shauna Niequist recommended this book on Twitter.

Richard Branson recommended this book on his "70 must-read books" blog post.

Jennifer Lopez recommended this book on Twitter.

Jay Shetty recommended this book on Twitter.

"I want the whole world to read this book." - Oprah Winfrey

"Obviously my favorite [book of 2018]!" - Barack Obama

"Good for my heart, my head, and my soul." - Brené Brown

Selena Gomez recommended this book on Instagram.

Tyler Oakley recommended this book on Twitter.

"I have devoured [this book]." - Emma Watson

"One of my favorites." - Tim Ferriss

"About the difference between deciding to do something and really having to do it." - Oprah Winfrey

Liz Lambert mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.

"Ran me through the range of emotions from happy to crying." - Shane Parrish

"One of the most impactful books I have read." - Peter King

"Hope it’s required reading in HS & colleges." - Jia Tolentino

"[The author's] first memoir." - Adam Savage

"Trevor Noah’s funny and moving account of growing up in South Africa." - Bill Gates

Melinda Gates recommended this book on Likewise.com.

"Everyone should read this book for a strong dose of reality served with a side of laughter." - Hannah Hart

"I absolutely loved [this book] and didn’t want it to end." - Sheryl Sandberg

Mindy Kaling recommended this book in a Today.com interview.

"Whatever you are drinking will come out of your nose due to laughter." - Tom Hanks

"I remember being a fourth grader [and] going so far as to have my parents take it to the school board and petition for me to be allowed to read this book." - Alice Little

Barack Obama's "2016 Summer Reading List."

"What struck me the most about the book is [the auhtor]’s searing honesty." - Emma Watson

"Please, get the book." - Jon Stewart

On the "books read" section of Ev Williams' GoodReads profile.

"Required reading for all of humanity." - Oprah Winfrey

"My favorite memoir." - Hannah Hart

Barack Obama's favorite books of 2019 list.

"Each page is a life lesson…mine is dog-eared and underlined." - Hoda Kotb

"Getting treated to some major truths and funniness in [this book]." - Mindy Kaling