Everything I Know about Love
Author: Dolly Alderton
In her memoir, Dolly Alderton shares her stories about falling in and out of love, finding self-worth, going through breakups, enduring challenges, finding jobs, getting dumped, and many other highly relatable life experiences as a millennial. This memoir has a perfect balance between the soul-crushing moments and absolutely hilarious ones. Alderton tells her story and experiences in a straightforward and non-sugar-coated way but also doesn’t hold back to share some witty and hysterical stories. Everything I Know about Love is an incredibly refreshing read as you get a slice of the highs and lows of Alderton’s life.
I’m Glad My Mom Died
Author: Jennette McCurdy
Trigger Warnings: eating disorder, abuse, depression
Jennette McCurdy was a child star, often known for her famous role Sam Puckett on the nickelodeon hit show iCarly. I’m Glad My Mom Died is a heart-wrenching yet witty memoir addressing her struggles with eating disorders, addiction, workplace harassment, and coping with her manipulative mother with unreasonably high expectations. The memoir provides raw and personal stories of McCurdy’s childhood and adulthood in great details. Through words, McCurdy shares her stories in a refreshing and engaging style.
Know My Name
Author: Chanel Miller
Trigger Warnings: sexual violence, racism
After her anonymously submitted victim impact statement went viral, Chanel Miller openly shares her story as a rape victim and her journey of reclaiming identity. Miller describes the exhausting procedure of filing a sexual assault case, the emotional cost of sitting through dehumanizing trials, and her struggles with shame and isolation after the trial. Through her gripping and poetic words, Miller shows the struggles she faced as a victim and the preexisting problems of the current justice system. This memoir provides a new lens on how we view sexual assault, and also serves as an incredibly realistic and inspiring story on the reality of healing.
Tuesdays with Morrie
Author: Mitch Albom
Trigger Warnings: death, grief, profanity
In Tuesdays with Morrie, Mitch Albom documents his reunion with his favorite grad-school professor —Morrie, after learning about his diagnosis of the Lou Gehrig’s disease. In Morrie’s final days, Mitch frequently visits and they discuss topics regarding friendship, love, grief, death, gratitude, regrets, and many more. Tuesday with Morrie is a heartbreaking yet beautifully written memoir about life and death, and the meaning behind human connections and relationships.
Author: Mia Huang
