Sid Meier's Memoir!: A Life in Computer Games by Sid Meier is an autobiography spanning Sid Meier’s career in the video game industry, starting from the birth of computer games and development on early computers. Then gaining partners and growing the business while producing newer and more modern games, selling more than 51 million copies in his career with his famous Sid Meier’s Civilization. In addition to the history of video games, Sid Meier also shares his perspective and opinions on the industry.
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Lion
By Saroo BrierleyLion is based on a true story of Saroo Brierley’s journey of finding his way home. The author shares his story of how he got lost on a train when he was only five-years-old and ended up being separated from his family. Later, he was adopted by an Australian family. Eventually, after years of research and effort, Brierly ended up tracking down his biological family using Google Earth and was reunited with them. In my opinion, this is by far one of the most emotional books I’ve ever read.
Born a Crime
By Trevor NoahBorn a Crime is a comedic memoir written by Trevor Noah. Trevor Noah is a famous comedian and host of “The Daily Show”, and this collection of stories highlights his experience as a mixed child growing up in apartheid South Africa, a place where it was illegal for races to mix. As a result, Trevor shares the story of a man who lived in a world where he was unwanted, and it results in some amazing life lessons.
A Long Way Gone
By Ishmael BeahIshmael Bea, as a young child, gets dragged into the war in Sierra Leone. He has nothing to do with it, and he wants nothing with it either. He attempts to escape the war and goes on a journey along the way. He shares his experience on the battlefield when he eventually becomes a child soldier.
I’m Glad My Mom Died
By Jennette McCurdyA memoir of the ICarly and Sam and Cat star Jennette McCurdy shares her path to stardom and
the struggles that came with it. Starting at the age of six Jennette’s mother wanted her to
become a star so she started doing acting auditions. At a very young age her mother would do
things like put her on diets and restrictions and do cosmetic routines on her like tinting her
eyelashes which led to eating disorders and addiction. She shares that her mother had all
control of her income that she was making from acting and ended up resenting her for it. In this
Born a Crime
By Trevor NoahBorn a Crime, by Trevor Noah, is one of my favorite autobiographies. However, I do not
think I can even call this book an autobiography. He doesn’t talk at all about his future life, all he
talks about is his childhood and funny stories from it. Therefore, I like to call it a collection of
memoirs. This book takes place in South Africa during the 80’s, and this is when racism played a
big role in society. He talks about his life and how racism has impacted his life, and also how
A Promised Land
By Barack ObamaA Promised Land, by Barack Obama, is a nonfiction autobiography and the first of a two-volume
series.
I'm Glad My Mom Died
By Jennette McCurdyAt the young age of six years old, Jennette McCurdy had her first acting audition. Not because
she wanted to, but to live out her mom’s dream. Before this, Jennette had grown up in a poor
household, and when she was a toddler, her mom developed a cancer that threatened to kill her.
Jennette loved her mom more than anyone else, and would do anything to make her happy. So, in
order to please her mom, she began an acting career to be a child star, despite not enjoying
I’m Glad My Mom Died
By Jennette McCurdyI’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
By Trevor NoahBorn 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?