Life Stories

Dive into the stories behind the names you know, uncovering the moments and experiences that made them who they are.

Updated August 27, 2024
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Harry, Prince, Duke of Sussex
Paper Book
Sunday Times Memoir of the Year 2023 It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother's coffin as the world watched in sorrow-and horror. As Princess Diana was laid to rest, billions wondered what...
I'm glad my mom died
McCurdy, Jennette
Paper Book
* #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * MORE THAN 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD! A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor--including eating...
Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing
Perry, Matthew.
Paper Book
'There's never been a more honest or raw memoir . . . and it may just save lives' Daily Mail 'Funny, fascinating, compelling . . . also a wonderful read for fans of Friends' The Times 'HI, MY NAME IS MATTHEW, although you may know me by my...
The light we carry : overcoming in uncertain times
Obama, Michelle
Paper Book
THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Her life. Her learnings. Her toolkit to live boldly. How do we build enduring and honest relationships? What tools do we use to address feelings of...
Rebel rising : a memoir
Wilson, Rebel
Paper Book
From the scene-stealing star of Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids comes a refreshingly candid, hilarious and inspiring book about an unconventional journey to Hollywood success and self-celebration. For decades, Rebel Wilson single-mindedly focused on her career, forgoing relationships in...
Elon Musk
Isaacson, Walter.
Paper Book
#1 New York Times non-fiction bestseller #2 Sunday Times non-fiction bestseller SHORTLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD CHOSEN AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY APPLE, AMAZON, THE TIMES<...
The happiest man on Earth
Jaku, Eddie
Paper Book
Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku made a vow to smile every day and believed he was the 'happiest man on earth'. In his inspirational memoir, he paid tribute to those who were lost by telling his story and sharing his wisdom. 'Eddie looked evil in the eye and met it with joy and...
Educated
Westover, Tara
Paper Book
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'A memoir to stand alongside the classics by the likes of Jeanette Winterson and Lorna Sage ... compelling and ultimately joyous' Sunday Times ________________________ Tara Westover grew up preparing for the End of...
The woman in me
Spears, Britney
Paper Book
The Woman in Me is a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope. In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice--her...
In my mother's footsteps
Halaby, Mona Hajjar
Paper Book
'Beautiful. Poignant. Phenomenal...I cried and I smiled...Truly a gem.' Goodreads reviewer A moving and heartbreaking journey of a daughter discovering her Palestinian roots and recovering her mother's beloved past. Perfect for fans of The Bookseller of Kabul...
Did I ever tell you this? : a memoir
Neill, Sam
Paper Book
Get to know the star of some of the world's favourite film and TV classics in this fascinating and remarkably honest memoir from Sam Neill 'Hilarious, wicked, wonderful, kind, thoughtful, engaging and wise' STEPHEN FRY 'Just wonderful, so funny and charming and...
No Spin
Warne, Shane.
Paper Book
My story, without the spin. 'It is one of the most honest books you will read by any sportsman and I can commend it to everybody' - Piers Morgan From the start of his glittering career in 1992, to his official retirement from all formats of the game in...

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