memoir

In ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died,’ Jennette McCurdy Shows the Dark Side of Child Stardom

In her memoir, the actor gives us an inside look at her baffling experience as a child star while enduring a complicated relationship with her mom.…

August 23, 2022

Dave Grohl standing in front of ad for memoir The Storyteller

‘The Storyteller’ Reveals Dave Grohl To Be a More Humble Rock Star

Jake Sanders, Rhodes College

Although he's played a huge role in rock 'n' roll history for the past few decades, the rocker's memoir shows that he's just an ordinary guy.…

January 29, 2022

A woman in a mirror while being photographed for an article on My Body

In ‘My Body,’ Emily Ratajkowski Embodies Intelligence and Healing

Rory Conlon, De Anza College

In this model's debut memoir, she wrestles with the complications of her profession, her self-image and her personal traumas.…

December 4, 2021

Notes on Grief by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s ‘Notes on Grief’ Grasps Beyond Language

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

The author's slender book captures a daughter’s hopeless loss after the death of her father, as Adichie searches for both language and meaning but finds both ultimately inadequate.…

September 26, 2021

Two Copies of Sunshine Girl by Julianna Margulies

Julianna Margulies’ ‘Sunshine Girl’ Is Full of Strength and Gratitude

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

The 'ER' and 'The Good Wife' actress navigates the unstable waters of her childhood from the vantage of her craft, assessing both its beauty and instability — and turning both to her advantage with the…

June 21, 2021

An illustration for a review of John Green's latest book "The Anthropocene Reviewed" (Illustration by Olivia Luo, The Ohio State University)

‘The Anthropocene Reviewed’ Isn’t Afraid To Be Sincere in a World Full of Irony

Study Breaks Staff

In his latest book, author and YouTuber John Green examines objects and concepts in search for beauty within humanity, making a compelling case for hope in a time of extremes.…

June 19, 2021

Cathy Park Hong’s ‘Minor Feelings’ Is an Asian American Reckoning

Isabelle Juan, Truman State University

Using the lens of the Korean American experience, this essay collection presents a fiery look at the subtle ways that white supremacy manifests itself.…

May 29, 2021

Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach in article about book Untamed

‘Untamed’ Empowers Readers To Thrive in Their ‘Brutiful’ Lives

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

Glennon Doyle’s recent release has topped bestsellers lists and has inspired fans everywhere to listen to their gut instincts, follow their hearts and, most importantly, overcome anything.…

May 22, 2021

In an article about writing your memoir, an open blank notebook

Why You Should Write Your Memoir Now

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

They aren’t only for those who have lived their whole lives. Start yours now.…

February 5, 2021

‘The Meaning of Mariah Carey’ Redefines the Superstar

Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University

The R&B icon's memoir is a story chronicled by a woman who has known brokenness and imprisonment, but has found her light at the end of the tunnel.…

October 21, 2020

Illustration of a house behind bushes and a tree, by Sezi Kaya in article about memoir "In the Dream House"

‘In the Dream House’ Is an Important Memoir About LGBTQ+ Abuse

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

In her memoir, Carmen Maria Machado documents her experiences in an abusive queer relationship, telling a story that often goes untold.…

July 29, 2020

In an article about memoirs, a copy of Hope Jahren's Lab Girl

An Actress, a Scientist and an Attorney Define Success in their Memoirs

Emilia Chavez, Rice University

Amy Poehler, Hope Jahren and James Comey reveal that although success seems bright and shiny from the outside, the journey there is often bumpy.…

July 7, 2020

‘How We Fight For Our Lives’ Gracefully Conveys the Human Experience

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

Saeed Jones' memoir is an honest and striking coming-of-age story about the Black queer experience and fighting to become yourself.…

June 30, 2020

5 Enlightening Memoirs to Read This Summer

Karena Landler, Georgetown University

Whether you're at the beach or snuggled up on the couch, brighten your summer with some of the hottest new memoirs.…

May 31, 2018

Did the Film Adaptation of ‘The Glass Castle’ Do the Book Justice?

Maggie Medoff, University of Pittsburgh

After the recent release of Destin Daniel Cretton’s film adaptation, viewers and Jeannette Walls fans are struggling to evaluate how the movie compares to the memoir.…

October 4, 2017

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