I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy is a memoir recounting the actress’s
childhood through her twenties, with a focus on her relationship with her mother. Though likely
surprising to her millions of fans, the iCarly and Sam & Cat star never wanted to act. With a
narcissistic mother who had dreamed of being a child star and plenty of money issues in the
family, Jennette was forced to fulfill both her mother’s dream as well as become the
Born a Crime is an autobiography about comedian Trevor Noah and his struggles growing up.
Watch him face traumatic experiences from living during the Apartheid to dealing with his
mother's toxic boyfriend. These all shape him into who he is today but will he learn the meaning
and importance behind them?
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a nonfiction novel by Rebecca Skloot. The HeLa cells
were used for many medical advancements, such as the polio vaccine and cancer research, but
the family of the woman who gave those cells didn’t learn the truth of what happened with
herself until many years later. Rebecca Skloot documents the life of Henrietta Lacks, the story
of her cells and the life of the Lacks family after learning the story of Henrietta’s cells.
The book Guts is a based on a true story of the author, Raina Telgemeier, when she was
5th grade. Raina was always a shy, self-conscious kid, but she also just wanted to fit in and be
normal. However, she is also having trouble with her anxiety, her friend problems, her fear of
throwing up, and stomach problems. In order to become more confident in herself and overcome
her anxiety and fear of stomach bugs, Raina must get the support from both her family and her
Woodsong is an autobiography by Gary Paulsen. In this book, Paulsen recounts the moments in
nature that helped him to realize just how much of an influence nature has shaped him into who
he is. In the first half of the book, Paulsen recalls what inspired him to race in the Iditarod. His
dogs become his family, especially Storm, his favorite dog. He also explores some of the things
in nature he finds truly fascinating and prepares for the Iditarod. In the second half of the book,
The Sun Does Shine is a captivating autobiography about Anthony Ray Hinton’s journey of being sentenced to 28 years on death row for a crime he didn’t commit. As years go by, Anthony tries his hardest to prove that he was wrongfully convicted, but the system doesn’t allow it. Even through the darkest times, Anthony has hope that he will see the light again. As time flies, he starts to lose hope. Will he ever live a normal life again?
Saroo was just a 5 year old little boy when his life was turned upside down. Saroo was running around a train station in India with his older brother Guddu when he got on a train and ended up thousands of miles from home. Frightened and panicked, Saroo ended up in a juvenile detention center. While there, the woman in charge found a home for Saroo in Australia. Saroo starts this journey in Australia and grows up there. Twenty-five years later Saroo seeks out to find where he grew up before he got lost.
Brain on Fire is a true story of first-hand experience of the author. The book walks us through the author's life and this condition that she developed in which her brain in a sense was on fire. The author uses very detailed descriptions to show us what her life was like while suffering through this extremely difficult time in her life. The book gives us the message that even when you are physically and mentally at your worst, never give up.
My Story is a phenomenally well written book. It showcases the experiences of young formula 1 driver, Lewis Hamilton. It shows everything from how he got started and all the way until the end of his first season at formula 1. I think this book is a great inspiration for people who are looking to chase their dreams, but are too scared to do so. The book truly has several inspirational moments and it keeps you motivated to read it throughout the entirety of the book.
Louis Zamperini was a runner, a captive, and a fighter. Louie grew up causing problems, so he picked up a hobby of running. Soon this hobby spiraled into a possible career. Louie continued his life as a runner and became very talented in this field. Then WW2 broke out. Louie went out to fight for the United States, until disaster struck. His plane crashed. Louie became helpless and hopeless, while floating in the middle of the ocean. Louie and Phil, who was with him, were found, but were they found by their friends or enemies.
