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The Best Memoirs of All Time: The Ones I Can Read Multiple Times
The seven best memoirs of all time.
Memoirs are a unique genre of literature that allows readers to gain insight into the lives of remarkable people, the struggles they’ve faced, and the lessons they’ve learned.
The best memoirs offer a powerful combination of personal reflection, storytelling, and intimate portraits of individuals or cultures.
The Autobiography of Malcolm X
by Malcolm X and Alex Haley
This memoir is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the life of one of the most influential civil rights leaders in American history.
The book follows Malcolm X’s journey from his early years in poverty to his transformation into a leading voice for racial justice.
It is a candid look at the harsh realities of racism and the struggle for civil rights in America.
My favorite parts from the book —
“Children have a lesson adults should learn, to not be ashamed of failing, but to get up and try again. Most of us adults are so afraid, so cautious, so ‘safe,’ and therefore so shrinking and rigid and afraid that it is why so many humans fail. Most middle-aged…
