Encyclopedia of an Open Life by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
As per the entry on Amazon: In Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life, Amy Krouse Rosenthal has ingeniously adapted the centuries-old format of the encyclopedia to convey the accumulated knowledge of her lifetime in a poignant, wise, often funny, fully realized memoir. Using mostly short entries organized from A to Z, many of which are cross-referenced, Rosenthal captures in wonderful and episodic detail the moments, observations, and emotions that comprise a contemporary life. Start anywhere—preferably at the beginning—and see how one young woman’s alphabetized existence can open up and define the world in new and unexpected ways.
I loved this book. I also loved In my Father’s House by Corrie Ten Boom. It is the story of the family before the war. I is such a good book. I saw her speak once and she is a very kind and courageous person.
* Mississippi Sissy by Kevin Sessums * Out of Africa by Karen Blixen * Dreams From My Father by Barack Obama * Running With Scissors by Augusten Burroughs * Born Standing Up by Steve Martin
I have to recommend Alaska From the Inside Out. Not because I wrote it but because of the subject matter. The woman in the book became a teacher and had to overcome many hardships and deal with problems the rest of us can’t even imagine. She did it all with humor and love and won national recognition for it.
It’s not a biography- more a biographical/ historical novel (but well researched) but so enjoyed Jude Morgan’s ‘Passion’ – about byron, Keats,Shelley and the women in their lives. He’s also done books on Shakespeare, the Brontes and berlioz…
First one that comes to mind is ‘Born With Teeth’ by Kate Mulgrew. It’s a lovely narrative that I enjoyed immensely. I also recommend Frank McCourt. Another fun one is a title by Sean Astin, ‘There and Back Again: an Actor’s Tale’. Mitch Albom’s ‘Tuesdays With Morrie’. I know there’s more, but I’d have to think about that.
Reckoning By Magda Szubanski
What Nobody Knew
Educated
I cant remember the title or author but years ago, I read the story about Louis Pasteur. It was a very good read.
Educated by Tara Westover
For me Charlie Chaplin but that could be because I just love him
I am getting a beautiful copy of the Diary of Samuel Pepys on Saturday.
I’m reading Kitchen Yarns by Ann Hood right now and loving it.
I just bought it. Love Ann Hood!
Not new but very good: all three books by Frank McCourt: Angela’s Ashes, ‘Tis, and Teacher Man.
I loved these but they are even better on audiobook because he reds them himself with his wonderful Irish accent. He is missed.
@Mary I know; I have the books on CD and just listened to ‘Tis again.
I heard penny Marshall my mother was nuts was good, they heard it on audio, I think she reads it herself
Becoming, Michele Obama
I’ll push you
The Salt Path
Following
Orange is the New Black
Killing Kennedy
@Sandra I’ve read most of these Killing books. Like them. Best so far is this one and Killing Lincoln
Andre Agassi’s Open written by a Pulitzer Prize winner… Ghost Boy by Pistorius .. Not My Father’s Son by Cummings .. Flesh Wounds by Richard Glover
Becoming♥️
Glass Castle
Much better than the movie.
The Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela??????????
Angela’s Ashes
Worth Fighting For by Dana Vulin
Rooms of Heaven by Mary Allen and The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls.
Someone just recommended Educated to me also.
Becoming
A Team of Rivals
Endurance: my year in space by Scott Kelly. Fascinating!
Love With A Chance Of Drowning
The glass Castle
In My Father’s House by Corrie Ten Boom
Half broken horses
I’m currently reading Bella’s Gift, by Rick and Karen Santorum. It’s a beautiful example of a family’s love and support in the face of tragedy!
If you have an interest in art Irving Stones’s Depths of Glory is the autobiography of Camille Pissaro and my favorite book on Impressionism.
Patti Smith’s Just Kids.
Educated
The Glass Castle.
If you like vintage Hollywood, my fave is Swanson on Swanson by Gloria Swanson. ?
Roosevelt The Lion and the Fox (1882-1940) James MacGregor Burns….
Alan Alda’s Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself.
Richard Chamberlain
Encyclopedia of an Open Life by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
As per the entry on Amazon:
In Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life, Amy Krouse Rosenthal has ingeniously adapted the centuries-old format of the encyclopedia to convey the accumulated knowledge of her lifetime in a poignant, wise, often funny, fully realized memoir. Using mostly short entries organized from A to Z, many of which are cross-referenced, Rosenthal captures in wonderful and episodic detail the moments, observations, and emotions that comprise a contemporary life. Start anywhere—preferably at the beginning—and see how one young woman’s alphabetized existence can open up and define the world in new and unexpected ways.
Stephen Kong’s autobiography. Look title up on google
@Deborah I read this years ago. IT WAS GOOD.
Becoming —- Michelle Obama
The autobiography of Alice B Toklas by Gertrude Stein.
Marie Antoinette by Antonia Fraser, Elizabeth I by Alison Weir
Reading Lolita in Tehran and 12 years a slave
A Simple Life
The Hiding Place, Corrie Ten Boom
Awesome book!
I loved this book. I also loved In my Father’s House by Corrie Ten Boom. It is the story of the family before the war. I is such a good book. I saw her speak once and she is a very kind and courageous person.
* Mississippi Sissy by Kevin Sessums
* Out of Africa by Karen Blixen
* Dreams From My Father by Barack Obama
* Running With Scissors by Augusten Burroughs
* Born Standing Up by Steve Martin
Following
Member of the Family by Dianne Lake
My mother was nuts by penny marshall
I loved Cris Crutcher Jack Gantos Carol Burnette, Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia, John Phillips, Leni Rifenstahl, Just to name a few!
Also loved Diane Keaton, and Tatum O’Neal now looking forward to Michael Cane!
I have to recommend Alaska From the Inside Out. Not because I wrote it but because of the subject matter. The woman in the book became a teacher and had to overcome many hardships and deal with problems the rest of us can’t even imagine. She did it all with humor and love and won national recognition for it.
It’s not a biography- more a biographical/ historical novel (but well researched) but so enjoyed Jude Morgan’s ‘Passion’ – about byron, Keats,Shelley and the women in their lives. He’s also done books on Shakespeare, the Brontes and berlioz…
@Sally I’ve been wanting to read it. Now, I will!
First one that comes to mind is ‘Born With Teeth’ by Kate Mulgrew. It’s a lovely narrative that I enjoyed immensely. I also recommend Frank McCourt. Another fun one is a title by Sean Astin, ‘There and Back Again: an Actor’s Tale’. Mitch Albom’s ‘Tuesdays With Morrie’. I know there’s more, but I’d have to think about that.
I just finished The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom, very well written and what a life she and her family lead during WWII. Full of many emotions.
If you are into American History, I would recommend Ben Franklin’s Autobiography!
I have read several biographies on Teddy Roosevelt, all good. He lived an amazing life.
Eric Clapton writing his own. Errol Flynn.
Becoming by Michelle obama
Jefferson.
@Kathleen I loved that book, too!
Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niemi.They wrote two books.
A WW II account of a friar who lost his mission, school, and students due to Nazi oppression —The Ragged Edge of the Night. It’s true.