Saturday, December 9, 2023

Favorite Autobiographies

 Favorite Autobiographies


David Sedaris- I have read every book (18) he has published and I am still excited to read more.  I started reading his works with his story about being a Christmas Elf for Macy's (Holiday on Ice).  I listened to him tell that story many times and it never gets old.

Patti Smith-Just Kids-she has written three books and I liked all three of them.  She writes with a simplicity and a modesty that only adds to the intrigue of her extraordinary life experiences.

Neil Young- Waging Heavy Peace- It took me awhile to get used to his writing style. He's a bit sloppy but once I got his rhyme, he had a good story to tell. There is a follow up book and I will probably read that book as well.

Carrie Fischer- The Princess Diarist- I read this book right before she died and immediately regretted that I hadn't followed her career my whole life.  She was quite a woman.

Joan Didion- The Year of Magical Thinking- It took me a few chapters before I realized this was her story.  I couldn't put it down and want to read it again.

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