Memoir Archives - The Bookish Elf https://www.bookishelf.com/category/non-fiction/memoir/ Everything about Books and Reading Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:45:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.bookishelf.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/logo-7549440.jpg Memoir Archives - The Bookish Elf https://www.bookishelf.com/category/non-fiction/memoir/ 32 32 144235496 There’s Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraqib https://www.bookishelf.com/theres-always-this-year-by-hanif-abdurraqib/ https://www.bookishelf.com/theres-always-this-year-by-hanif-abdurraqib/?noamp=mobile#respond Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:12:04 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=15329 There’s something magical about a basketball arcing through the air on a summer evening, the squeak of sneakers on asphalt, the satisfying swish of the net. For many of us who grew up in small Midwest towns or inner cities, the game was more than just a pastime—it was a lifeline, a proving ground, a […]

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/theres-always-this-year-by-hanif-abdurraqib/feed/ 0 15329 The Velvet Hammer by Chief Judge Belvin Perry, Jr. and Amy Mitchell https://www.bookishelf.com/the-velvet-hammer-by-chief-judge-belvin-perry-jr-and-amy-mitchell/ https://www.bookishelf.com/the-velvet-hammer-by-chief-judge-belvin-perry-jr-and-amy-mitchell/?noamp=mobile#respond Sun, 15 Sep 2024 10:25:55 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=15222 Explore the gripping true crime memoir, "The Velvet Hammer" by Chief Judge Belvin Perry, Jr. and Amy Mitchell. This book offers a rare insider look into Florida's most notorious capital murder cases, the moral weight of sentencing, and Perry's remarkable career.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/the-velvet-hammer-by-chief-judge-belvin-perry-jr-and-amy-mitchell/feed/ 0 15222 Knife – Meditations After an Attempted Murder by Salman Rushdie https://www.bookishelf.com/knife-meditations-after-an-attempted-murder-by-salman-rushdie/ https://www.bookishelf.com/knife-meditations-after-an-attempted-murder-by-salman-rushdie/?noamp=mobile#respond Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:21:17 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=14869 Explore Salman Rushdie's powerful memoir "Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder," where he delves into survival, resilience, and the enduring fight for free speech. Discover the profound impact of violence on a literary giant and his unyielding spirit.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/knife-meditations-after-an-attempted-murder-by-salman-rushdie/feed/ 0 14869 Sociopath – A Memoir by Patric Gagne https://www.bookishelf.com/sociopath-a-memoir-by-patric-gagne/ https://www.bookishelf.com/sociopath-a-memoir-by-patric-gagne/?noamp=mobile#respond Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:10:20 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=15121 Explore the raw and eye-opening memoir "Sociopath: A Memoir" by Patric Gagne, a candid account of her life as a self-aware sociopath. This memoir delves into Gagne’s journey of self-discovery, challenging stereotypes, and the complexities of living with sociopathy.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/sociopath-a-memoir-by-patric-gagne/feed/ 0 15121 The Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell https://www.bookishelf.com/the-age-of-magical-overthinking-by-amanda-montell/ https://www.bookishelf.com/the-age-of-magical-overthinking-by-amanda-montell/?noamp=mobile#respond Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:57:55 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=15076 In "The Age of Magical Overthinking," Amanda Montell explores the fascinating quirks of the human mind, unpacking the cognitive biases that shape our thoughts. This insightful review delves into Montell's engaging analysis of why overthinking is so common in today’s world and how we can navigate it with humor and compassion.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/the-age-of-magical-overthinking-by-amanda-montell/feed/ 0 15076 I Want to Die but I Still Want to Eat Tteokbokki by Baek Se-hee https://www.bookishelf.com/i-want-to-die-but-i-still-want-to-eat-tteokbokki-by-baek-se-hee/ https://www.bookishelf.com/i-want-to-die-but-i-still-want-to-eat-tteokbokki-by-baek-se-hee/?noamp=mobile#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:37:53 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=14519 A raw and heartfelt review of Baek Se-hee's memoir "I Want to Die but I Still Want to Eat Tteokbokki," a poignant exploration of mental health, therapy, and self-discovery. This book delves into her ongoing struggles with dysthymia and anxiety, offering readers an honest reflection on healing, growth, and self-acceptance.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/i-want-to-die-but-i-still-want-to-eat-tteokbokki-by-baek-se-hee/feed/ 0 14519 The Truths We Hold by Kamala Harris https://www.bookishelf.com/the-truths-we-hold-by-kamala-harris/ https://www.bookishelf.com/the-truths-we-hold-by-kamala-harris/?noamp=mobile#respond Sun, 11 Aug 2024 04:14:25 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=14302 Dive into Kamala Harris's "The Truths We Hold," a memoir that offers a unique blend of personal anecdotes, political insights, and a candid reflection on her journey from Oakland to the White House.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/the-truths-we-hold-by-kamala-harris/feed/ 0 14302 I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki by Baek Sehee https://www.bookishelf.com/i-want-to-die-but-i-want-to-eat-tteokbokki-by-baek-sehee/ https://www.bookishelf.com/i-want-to-die-but-i-want-to-eat-tteokbokki-by-baek-sehee/?noamp=mobile#respond Sun, 28 Jul 2024 11:16:51 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=14004 The raw and intimate journey of Baek Sehee in "I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki" provides a unique blend of humor and honesty as it delves into mental health, therapy, and the small comforts that keep us going.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/i-want-to-die-but-i-want-to-eat-tteokbokki-by-baek-sehee/feed/ 0 14004 The Imbondeiro Tree by Anna Augusto https://www.bookishelf.com/the-imbondeiro-tree-by-anna-augusto/ https://www.bookishelf.com/the-imbondeiro-tree-by-anna-augusto/?noamp=mobile#respond Sat, 08 Jun 2024 14:35:00 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=13596 The deeply moving memoir "The Imbondeiro Tree" by Anna Augusto is a multi-generational family saga that explores the resilience of the human spirit through the life of Antonio Augusto, from his Azorian roots to his journey in colonial Angola and beyond.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/the-imbondeiro-tree-by-anna-augusto/feed/ 0 13596 The Ideal Entrepreneur by Rahul Agarwal https://www.bookishelf.com/the-ideal-entrepreneur-by-rahul-agarwal/ https://www.bookishelf.com/the-ideal-entrepreneur-by-rahul-agarwal/?noamp=mobile#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:41:55 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=12110 Discover the captivating journey of entrepreneurship in "The Ideal Entrepreneur" by Rahul Agarwal. This refreshing book offers candid insights, valuable lessons, and inspiring anecdotes from the frontlines of building a multi-crore business from scratch.

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