Free books: Memoir & Autobiography
Una estrella que no se apaga (2014)
Este libro me cautivó desde el principio. Me encanta el hecho de qué SEA una historia real, saber que cada palabra se hizo de manera natural. Amé qué tuvieran distintas fechas, lugares, personas... Simplemente hermoso, me quedé sin palabras y aunque muchas de las cosas por las que Esther tuvo que...
The Unlikely Disciple: A Sinner's Semester at America's Holiest University (2009)
I honestly wasn't sure I'd like this book. As an alumni of LU I decided to give it a shot. I loved the memories that reading this book brought back. All the abbreviations and the classes and the wonderful times. What I didn't like was the author's agenda. He didn't go into the project with an ope...
Homer's Odyssey (2009)
This was my "go-to" holiday gift last year for family/friends who like cats and a good story. Animal memoirs walk a fine line; often they are overly sentimental and ultimately not that interesting (yea, I know, everyone loved "Marley and Me," but I didn't think there was anything especially spec...
I Remember Nothing: and Other Reflections (2010)
Another keen rendering of the humorous side to life. Her final, very short book of essays. I loved her poignant style and empathy.
Sleepwalk With Me and Other Painfully True Stories (2010)
I'm a fan of birbiglia's standup, but part of his charm is his simplicity of language, his molasses-slow cadence, and his casual, almost childlike delivery. Unfortunately, this style works better in a spoken-word format than in the written word. "Sleepwalk with me" is more or less a transcript...
Wave (2013)
I unfortunately agree with many of those that didn't enjoy reading about this woman's suffering. It broke my heart to hear of her story, and her loss. However, I felt frustrated with the tone of the story, endlessly painful. I'm one that believes strongly in hope, and moving forward. So this book...
The Dirty Life: On Farming, Food, and Love (2010)
I want Kristin to cook for me. Her reverent descriptions of preparing meals, even dandelion greens or liver, make them sound delicious. I can just imagine her parents' reaction to see her at Thanksgiving with Mark carrying a tote bag with a newly killed chicken, neck sticking out of the bag. Mark...
It Chooses You (2011)
I enjoyed this. Miranda July is genuinely interested in other people, even if she is a little bit more interested in herself. Who cares? This book is as much about her as about others. The premise (screenwriter [Miranda July] struggles to finish her script, seeks out ads from 'PennySaver' and vis...
Drop Dead Healthy: One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection (2012)
Great ,funny read. It's about a man's quest to be the healthiest person alive ,A.J.Jacobs started his project health to reach his goal as being the healthiest man alive ,the ironic part that he found out that he is so far from perfect but tried many diets ,exercises and products till he was more ...
MWF Seeking BFF: My Yearlong Search For A New Best Friend (2011)
So I've never had a lot of girlfriends. And society tells me I'm wrong for that. Not that I give a crap about that, but occasionally I feel like I might be missing something. I happened upon this book while browsing vacation reads in my library's ebook selection. It was good vacation reading, lig...
A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table (2009)
I've fallen among foodie books for a few weeks now! Not a bad place to be really. This gal s a charming writer and probably one heck of a blogger. I will go and find out AND begin Delancey! Don't miss this book. And once you succumb to its spell save some for me--especially the macaroons. I...
The Girls from Ames: A Story of Women and a Forty-Year Friendship (2009)
Definitely a chick book! I enjoyed the concept, but the actual reading of it found me struggling to remember who was who. Since I am 20 years older than these gals...some of their experiences just didn't resonate with my growing up. I enjoyed the first half more than the last and think it could h...
Waiting to Be Heard: A Memoir (2013)
Powerful indictment of the Italian justice system and a moving personal memoir. I remember the day Knox was freed--I was watching on the internet--and how excited and thrilled I was. I am also proud of Greg Hampikian of the Idaho Innocence Project at Boise State University who analyzed DNA eviden...
Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle (2011)
For fans of Downton Abbey and those interested in the history behind Highclere Castle. The book, written by the current owner of the castle, covers the period of first world war, and the many contributions of the first owner, Lord Carnarvon. One fascinating fact was his contribution to the discov...
Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital (2013)
Very thought-provoking journalistic book about the 5 days surrounding Hurricane Katrina at Memorial Medical Center in New Orleans (coincidentally, the hospital where I was born). During these 5 days, they lost power and had to deal with failing generators and the associated medical devices that t...