Best auto biographies
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The truth is stranger than fiction. This might be a cliché, but the best autobiographies prove it to be true. Real lives, whether it’s the slow ascent of a politician to the heights of power, or simply the kind of upbringing that’s far removed from ordinary experience, are often far more interesting than what any fiction writer can magic up on the page.
But aside from a simple principle – an interesting life – that they all share, the best autobiographies vary wildly. Some are all about juicy anecdotes, particularly when it’s the life of a celebrity, or someone who hangs out with a lot of celebrities, that’s the subject. Others are all in the telling, with the author’s voice shining through to bring their story to life. Our top picks below cover all the bases – they’re funny, they’re inspiring and they’re tragic, sometimes all at once.
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
Anyone who’s ever experienced a devastating and world-shaking loss – and even those who haven’t – will f
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Whether it's sports stars, celebrities or pioneers, there are literally thousands of autobiographies to suit your taste.
Retailers like Waterstones and Amazon are choc-a-bloc the things, from age-old classics like Becoming by Michelle Obama or brand-new hits like Miranda Hart's I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest with You.
Below, you'll find a jam-packed list of all the best autobiographies to buy this Christmas, plus where to buy them physically and on your Kindle. So let's jump right in.
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Best autobiographies at a glance:
- I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest with You, Miranda Hart | from £11.99
- Dancing in the Rain, Amy Dowden | from £12.99
- The Third Gilmore Girl, Kelly Bishop | from £10.99
- All That Matters, Chris Hoy| £17.99
- Diddly Squat: Home to Roost, Jeremy Clarkson | £11
- Open, Andre Agassi | £10.99
- Everything I
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Autobiographies hold a unique and captivating allure. They provide readers with an något privat eller personligt window into the real-life, thoughts, and experiences of extraordinary individuals, as seen through their own eyes at critical moments of history and culture. The best memoirs can be a blend of so many genres: they can feel like a page-turning thriller, an inspirational story that serves as a mental health-boosting self-help guideor be a witty and hilarious read.
In a time when most of us are looking for a compelling distraction from the endless social media doom scrolling, an autobiography written by a beloved figure has the ability to capture your imagination and transport you to a wild world. Some of the best autobiographies of all time are the first-hand life stories from pop stars, fashion designers, and political activists. So, we've rounded up an edit of the best autobiographies that range from classics to pop culture celebrity reads – and as varied as they are, they all deserve