Autobiographies of People Who Have Lived Extraordinary Lives

Angela's Ashes is an autobiography by Frank McCourt, which begins with the line, 'I write this sitting in the kitchen sink'.

The Glass Castle is an autobiography by Jeannette Walls, which tells the story of her unconventional upbringing in a nomadic family.

Eat, Pray, Love is an autobiography by Elizabeth Gilbert, which tells the story of her travels to Italy, India, and Indonesia in search of self-discovery.

A Million Little Pieces is an autobiography by James Frey, which tells the story of his struggles with addiction and recovery.

Wild is an autobiography by Cheryl Strayed, which tells the story of her solo hike of the Pacific Crest Trail.

The Happiness Project is an autobiography by Gretchen Rubin, which tells the story of her year-long experiment in happiness.

The Year of Magical Thinking is an autobiography by Joan Didion, which tells the story of her grief after the death of her husband.

Running with Scissors is an autobiography by Augusten Burroughs, which tells the story of his unconventional upbringing with his mother and her psychiatrist.

The Liar's Club is an autobiography by Mary Karr, which tells the story of her dysfunctional upbringing in Texas.

Me Talk Pretty One Day is an autobiography by David Sedaris, which tells the story of his experiences living in France.

Eat, Pray, Love is an autobiography by Elizabeth Gilbert, which tells the story of her travels to Italy, India, and Indonesia in search of self-discovery.

The Glass Castle is an autobiography by Jeannette Walls, which tells the story of her unconventional upbringing in a nomadic family.

Wild is an autobiography by Cheryl Strayed, which tells the story of her solo hike of the Pacific Crest Trail.

The Happiness Project is an autobiography by Gretchen Rubin, which tells the story of her year-long experiment in happiness.

The Year of Magical Thinking is an autobiography by Joan Didion, which tells the story of her grief after the death of her husband.