Food is such a powerful aid to and Rebels by Jessica Mitford (1960) Exactly my era, and very evocative of the time. A poignant recollection of the tastes and smells of his childhood, the chef's award-winning book has been adapted for the screen and stage multiple times. We say: Nigel Slater's mouth-watering memoir begins and ends with a recipe for mince pies. The art often communicates that which words can’t always manage. You say: Evokes so many different emotions, as I think a memoir should. We say: For a moving and darkly funny tale of family life, look no further than Alison Bechdel's gothic graphic memoir, Fun Home – the inspiration for the 2019 Olivier Award nominated musical of the same name. You say: I learnt a lot that will stay with me Home by Alison Bechdel (2006) With sharp observations on politics, race and identity, it's an essential, soul-nourishing read. We say: Born a Crime is the thought-provoking coming-of-age story of Trevor Noah, rising comedy star and host of US phenomenon, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. You say: “You can be lonely anywhere, but there is a particular flavour to the loneliness that comes from living in a city, surrounded by millions of a Crime by Trevor Noah (2016) We say: A luminous and compassionate look at the universal experience of loneliness, detailing Olivia Laing's experiences after moving to New York City in her midthirties. You say: It put me back together and gave words to how I was feeling about our legal Lonely City by Olivia Laing (2016) Her memoir is just as vivid and important providing a searing, sublimely written portrait of a flawed legal system.
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When Miller’s heartfelt victim impact statement was first put online, it was read by 11 million people in less than four days. We say: Emily Doe, the survivor in the Brock Turner sexual assault case of 2016, reveals herself to be Chanel Miller in Know My Name. If you'd like more lists like this one, try our reader's 100 favourite classic novels, learn about their favourite children's books and hear about books written by women that they love. Whether you’re looking for light hearted escapism or hard-hitting journalism, there’s something to suit every taste. Here, we’ve rounded up the most popular picks.
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We were inundated with recommendations, encompassing everything from reflections on war, grief, sexuality and religion, to insider accounts of Hollywood life, political conspiracy, even philosophical sporting legends. We asked Penguin readers on Twitter to tell us about their favourite memoir, and let's just say that our to-read piles have grown exponentially in a short period of time. Memoirs are both intimate and all-encompassing in telling their own story, the author is often speaking to a vast audience. A memoir can be a lot of things: a journey through someone's life, an insight into their mindset at a particular time, a comfort to someone experiencing similar things, an inspiration for those seeking something more.