Books Like Becoming
Becoming
by Michelle Obama
The former First Lady shares her deeply personal journey. An inspiring, beautifully told memoir about finding your voice.
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Born a Crime
by Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah recounts his childhood during South African apartheid. It is a hilarious, deeply moving, and captivating narrative.
Just Mercy
by Bryan Stevenson
A gifted lawyer fights for the wrongly condemned. A gripping, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful narrative about true justice.
Taste: My Life Through Food
by Stanley Tucci
The beloved actor shares his lifelong passion for cooking. A warm, witty, and mouth-watering journey through his life.
Finding Me
by Viola Davis
An acclaimed actress traces her rise from extreme poverty to stardom. A raw, propulsive, and deeply inspiring narrative.
Educated
by Tara Westover
A woman escapes her strict survivalist family to pursue education. A gripping, beautifully written true story of resilience.
Crying in H Mart
by Michelle Zauner
A musician explores grief, her Korean-American identity, and her mother's death through the comforting lens of food.
Shoe Dog
by Phil Knight
The creator of Nike reveals the messy, thrilling reality of building an empire. Reads like a fast-paced novel.
I'm Glad My Mom Died
by Jennette McCurdy
A former child star bravely details her abusive upbringing. Darkly funny, breathtakingly honest, and impossible to put down.
When Breath Becomes Air
by Paul Kalanithi
A brilliant young neurosurgeon faces his own terminal diagnosis. A profoundly moving, poetic reflection on a meaningful life.
Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst
by Robert M. Sapolsky
An incredibly dense, fascinating neurobiological breakdown of human behavior. It explains exactly why we do what we do.