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Audie Award Nominee for Best Narration
Harper “Inside Out” Demi Moore
Demi Moore has truly experienced highs and lows as a public figure. Once the highest-paid actress in Hollywood, Moore faced intense backlash and incredibly damaging negative criticism that was difficult to recover from.
In Inside Out, Moore speaks candidly about her marriages to fellow superstars Bruce Willis and Ashton Kutcher, her approach to motherhood, and the insecurities she suffered at the height of her fame. Candid and highly accessible, it's one of the best celebrity memoirs to add to your reading list.
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2024 Audie Awards Humor Category Winner
Grand Central Publishing, Leslie Fucking Jones, by Leslie Jones
Leslie Jones has already had an impressive career, with her appearance on Saturday Night Live continuing to entertain YouTube audiences. Ghost Busters Stars and Supermarket Sweep The presenter was encouraged to tell her story by many of the people she had met in her life, and the result is a raw and honest exploration of her life, with numerous chapters dedicated to her experiences as an up-and-coming comedian and then a well-known star.
Jones also writes about the abuse she suffered as a child, giving readers unprecedented access to her personal life — the award-winning audiobook edition is a must-read.
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Sunday Times Best Seller
Vikings “My Name Is Barbra” Barbra Streisand
As a singer, songwriter, actor and director, Barbra Streisand has built an unparalleled career. After more than six decades as a public figure, Streisand has many stories to tell, all of which are collected in her superb autobiography.
In this nearly 1000-page book, the two-time Oscar winner shares intimate details from every stage of her career. Filled with celebrity anecdotes, personal feelings, and behind-the-scenes moments from her life, Streisand's memoir is well worth the wait.
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It has sold 17 million copies worldwide
Michelle Obama's “Crown Becoming”
Michelle Obama became one of the most famous women in the world when she served as First Lady during her husband, President Barack Obama's term in office, and since then, she has proven herself a force to be reckoned with in her own right. Becoming explores every aspect of Michelle Obama's life, from her youthful dreams to her rise to the White House and her journey as a mother.
The deeply personal book also explores Michelle's identity as a black woman and how she struggled with her very public role as President Obama. Not surprisingly, the memoir became the fastest-selling book of 2018.
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Winner of the Libby Book Award for Best Memoir or Autobiography
Flatiron Books, “Pageboy” by Elliot Page
Academy Award nominee Elliot Page became a Hollywood star at a young age, appearing in films such as 2007's Star Wars: Episode I: The Last Jedi. Juno And in 2009 Whip ItNotable roles of the 2010s Inception Netflix series The Umbrella Academy “Pageboy” then explores Paige's transgender identity, the challenges he faced working in a highly sexualized entertainment industry at a young age, and how he came to embrace his true self.
As a public figure, Page has had to wrestle with his gender and sexuality in front of the world, but his book proves that it's all about being true to yourself.
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#1 New York Times Best Seller
37 Ink “This Is Not a Myth: Life Lessons” by Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart is best known as the hilarious comedian who stars alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, but his path to the top was anything but simple. This can't be happeningHart shares with readers some of the darkest moments of his life, from his tough, difficult childhood as the son of a drug addict to the difficulties of his first marriage.
Hart's hard work is also evident as the comedian explains the sacrifices he's made to build his passionate fanbase. It's genuinely funny and full of heart.
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#1 International Best Seller
Simon & Schuster, “I'm Glad My Mother Died” by Jennette McCurdy
Former child star, film director and author Jennette McCurdy conceived the one-woman play that later became the basis for her book. I'm glad my mother diedThe memoir covers the challenges she faced while filming Sam & Cat with Ariana Grande, the harassment she received from “The Creator” at Nickelodeon, and her complicated relationship with her abusive mother.
McCurdy's honesty was a hit with fans, and the memoir sold out in every major bookstore upon release and became a regular on the New York Times bestseller list.
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An incredibly honest family memoir
Little Brown Sparks “Thicker Than Water” Kerry Washington
In 2018, Kerry Washington learned that her father, Earl, was not her biological father and that her parents had conceived her with the help of a sperm donor. In her memoir, Washington explores her childhood, the sense of alienation she sometimes felt within her family, and how learning such a huge secret changed her identity.
scandalThe iconic star explores everything from her identity as a Black woman and mother to her advocacy work as a public figure, while giving readers a glimpse into the rest of her private life.
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2023 Grammy Awards
HarperOne “Finding Me” by Viola Davis
Viola Davis's autobiography, 2023 Find me The Grammy win elevated the actor to the coveted EGOT status. How to Get Away with Murder The star reflects on her life Find meIt begins with her youth in Central Falls, Rhode Island, and traces her journey to success as an actress, first in New York and then in Hollywood.
Heartfelt and deeply personal, it is also a call to readers to reflect on their own identity and discover what they want to achieve in the future. A truly moving read and one of the most inspiring celebrity memoirs.
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Page Turner
Scribner's “Making a Scene” by Constance Wu
As an actor, Constance Wu has achieved mainstream success starring in sitcoms. Just got off the boat In a hit movie Hustler and Crazy Rich Asians. in Create a sceneWu opens up about his journey to becoming an actor, exploring the personal relationships that shaped him in his twenties.
Importantly, she speaks about the enormous challenges she faced as an Asian American in an industry that lacks true representation. Wu also shares emotional details about the sexual harassment she experienced while working on “Fresh Off the Boat,” and explains why she felt relieved when the sitcom finally ended.
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