This video covers 10 of the most popular Autobiographies you may not have read. These books delve into the lives and experiences of some of the most fascinating individuals.
Join us as we give you a brief summary of each book and discover the stories behind the legends. So sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired by these incredible autobiographies.
“The Autobiography of Malcolm X” by Malcolm X and Alex Haley: Written with the assistance of journalist Alex Haley, this autobiography recounts the life of civil rights activist Malcolm X, from his childhood and early criminal career to his conversion to Islam, his activism, and his assassination.
Link to book – https://amzn.to/3WHp5jv
“Long Walk to Freedom” by Nelson Mandela: Written by the former President of South Africa, this autobiography details Mandela’s early life, his political activism and 27 years of imprisonment, and his eventual release and rise to the presidency.
Link to book – https://amzn.to/3kI2pSW
“I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou: This is the first of Maya Angelou’s seven autobiographies, it covers her childhood, teenage years, and early adulthood, and deals with themes of racism, identity, family, and resilience.
Link to book – https://amzn.to/3HkCCb0
“The Diary of a Young Girl” by Anne Frank: This is the diary of Anne Frank, a Jewish girl who went into hiding during the Holocaust, provides a unique and powerful perspective on this dark period of history.
Link to book – https://amzn.to/409TzxD
“The Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls: This memoir tells the story of the author’s unconventional childhood, which was marked by poverty, neglect, and nomadic wanderings, and her eventual escape to a successful life as an adult.
Link to book – https://amzn.to/409610C
“Educated” by Tara Westover: This memoir tells the story of the author’s upbringing in a strict and abusive household in rural Idaho, her eventual escape to higher education, and the personal and intellectual journey that followed.
Link to book – https://amzn.to/3RiUmIM
“The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho: This is not a traditional autobiography, but it tells the author’s own story through the allegory of a young shepherd named Santiago, who embarks on a journey to fulfil his personal legend and find his true purpose in life.
Link to book – https://amzn.to/3wDpEAp
“The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin” written by Benjamin Franklin himself: Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, wrote this autobiography to share his life story and the lessons he learned from it. It covers his early life, his rise as a printer and writer, and his involvement in politics and science.
Link to book – https://amzn.to/3kUVHcj
“The Color of Water: A Black Man’s Tribute to His White Mother” by James McBride: This memoir tells the story of the author’s upbringing in a predominantly black community in Brooklyn, and his eventual discovery of his white mother’s secret past and her experiences growing up as a Jewish woman in the South.
Link to book – https://amzn.to/3ji2oF1
“Open: An Autobiography” by Andre Agassi: Written by the former world No. 1 professional tennis player, this memoir covers his childhood and early career, his struggles with fame and personal demons, and his eventual redemption and resurgence as a player in his 30s.
