I’m reading Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins. It’s not something I would normally read, and there is a lot of cussing in the book however, his message and story is motivating and inspirational.
Out of Africa by Karen Blixen – life in colonial Kenya Wild Swans by Jung Chang – 3 generations of women in China Why be happy when you could be normal? By Jeanette Winterson ( author of oranges are not the only fruit) An astronaut’s guide to life on earth by Chris Hadfield If this is a man by Primo Levi- harrowing but amazing true account of survival in Auschwitz
James Joyce’s letters are pretty interesting.
Educated a Memior excellent
Felicity Kendal: White Cargo. Joanna Lumley: No Room for Secrets
Blood river : Tim Butcher amazing story
@Shelley agree, thoroughly enjoyed
Mukiwa ,a White boy in Africa : peter Goodwin is a fabulous read too
@Shelley read it! We must have similar taste! Good book too
@Tricia it’s one of those books that’s stayed with me , heartbreaking and with the palm oil being of a hot topic , I’m tempted to read again
@Tricia your not related to Peter Goodwin, are you ?
@Shelley afraid not! ?
The glass castle by j walls
amazing book
A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
“Maid” by Stephanie Land.
Born a crime
Of a geisha…guessing that doesnt count? Sorry i couldnt resist!
I loved the glass castle
@Sharon I adore her! Thought I read them all. Thank you soooo much!
@Febinger your welcome! This one is so sad
The Sound of Gravel
Memoirs of a Geisha by Golden. Not a true memoir, fiction, but a fine book.
@Arlene – that is a great one. It’s been a long time since I read it but it surely stands out as a wonderful book.
I have so many lovely books, many fairly new, read once. Does anyone have idea how to get rid of them for a little $ but pass them on?
@Marsha what about old peoples homes near you?
I wanted to get a little money, I spent about $12 up for each but thanks. I;m in CNY area- so alot of snow days
Is it possible to put table outside your house with ‘honesty box’if you have people passing by? I live in Norfolk, U.K. & do this occasionaly!
@Marsha also I have 2nd hand bookshop nearby (Fab one too!) & they buy back from me too sometimes
Robin by Dave Itzkoff
Educated and Dancing on My Grave.
Becoming michelle Obama’s
Queen Of The Free State by Jennifer Friedman and Once We Were Sisters by Sheila Kohler
Grace notes, Katy segal
I’m reading Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins. It’s not something I would normally read, and there is a lot of cussing in the book however, his message and story is motivating and inspirational.
The glass castle; educated
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https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25817479
And
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/196764
@Kristina big fan of Gene Wilder. I might have to read that.
Jamie Farr (Klinger) wrote one. Im sorry I cant remember title but it was good. All about his time on Mash. You could google it if interested.
Brotherhood of Warriors. This is my best book.
Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher…funny, touching. I also read Debbie Reynolds bio…she was one tough lady. I ended up admiring her…
“Steve Jobs” by Walter Issacon. Great read but anything by this author I have tried is worth wide your time. Not a memoir but a biography!
Educated by Tara Westover
Becoming by Michelle Obama
The beautiful struggle
Augustun Burroughs has some interesting memoirs.
all his are my favorites!!
@Joanna starting Lust and Wonder now! Thank you!
Born a crime. Get the audio though.
@Teresa I read actual book and thought it was phenomenal
that was awesome too! especially when he reads
The princess diarist by Carrie Fisher
Elspeth Huxley Flametrees of Thika
Angela’s Ashes—reading it now and loving it so far! My father recommended it years ago. Pulitzer Prize winner. ?
There is at least one book that follows this book. Maybe two. Im sorry I cant think of the names.
The sequel is called Tis by Frank McCourt
The Freedom Writers Diary
Out of Africa by Karen Blixen – life in colonial Kenya
Wild Swans by Jung Chang
– 3 generations of women in China
Why be happy when you could be normal? By Jeanette Winterson ( author of oranges are not the only fruit)
An astronaut’s guide to life on earth by Chris Hadfield
If this is a man by Primo Levi- harrowing but amazing true account of survival in Auschwitz
Etched In Sand
Hope
The House in the Sky…oh my gosh! I have never been the same!
@Susan
BTW, I MISS YOU and our wonderful times and special book club but it’s fun following along with people we don’t know too! ?
Hope to see you one of these days again. ?
Also the Glass Castle.
I enjoyed the Class Castle.
Hey Susan Howze Cook,
forgot about these 2 . You must also read The Great Alone
Girl Unbroken
My Lobotomy by Howard Dully, and I forgot to Remember: a memoir of amnesia by Sue Meck.
The glass castle by Jeannette wall
Last Trip Home: A Memoir by Wanda Maureen Miller.
Angelas Ashes
Angela’s Ashes; Night, by Elie Wiesel; I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
You guys are gonna keep me reading for years! Awesome! Thank you so much everyone!
@Lillie lol,I just put about eight of these on my wish list also.
what’s this about?
Jane Fonda and Sally Field.
Unbroken, Glass Castle, Educated, Hillbilly Elegy
Let’s Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson
Jenny Lawson is fantastic!
Educated
I agree with Joanne! You need to read night!!
Also, funny ones like Bossypants by Tina Fey and Yes Please by Amy Pohler are great and quick reads!
Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology
by Leah Remini
A Child Called “It”
(Dave Pelzer #1)
by Dave Pelzer
The Glass Castle
by Jeannette @Kim
A Fortunate Life by AB Facey
Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness
by Susannah Cahalan
Peter Sagal
Scar Tissue by Anthony Keidis