Autobiographies of People Who Reinvented Themselves

Educated is the autobiography of Tara Westover, who grew up in a survivalist family in Idaho and was denied a formal education. She eventually escaped her family and went on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University.

Dreams from My Father is the autobiography of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States. In the book, Obama recounts his childhood in Hawaii and Indonesia, his education at Columbia University and Harvard Law School, and his early political career.

Redefining Realness is the autobiography of Janet Mock, a transgender woman who transitioned in her 60s and became an advocate for transgender rights. In the book, Mock discusses her experiences with discrimination and violence, as well as her journey to self-acceptance and happiness.

Unfiltered is the autobiography of Jennette McCurdy, an actress and comedian who rose to fame on the Nickelodeon show iCarly. In the book, McCurdy discusses her struggles with addiction, mental illness, and body image issues, as well as her eventual path to recovery.

The Amish Girl is the autobiography of Kate Stoltzfus, a young woman who left her Amish community to pursue a life of freedom and independence. In the book, Stoltzfus discusses her experiences growing up in the Amish community, her decision to leave, and her struggles to adjust to life in the outside world.

Clean is the autobiography of David Sheff, a former drug addict and criminal who recounts his journey to redemption and recovery, becoming a successful entrepreneur and motivational speaker. In the book, Sheff discusses his struggles with addiction, his time in prison, and his eventual path to recovery.

Eat, Pray, Love is the autobiography of Elizabeth Gilbert, a young woman who travels the world solo after graduating from college, seeking adventure and self-discovery. In the book, Gilbert discusses her experiences in Italy, India, and Indonesia, and her journey to find love and happiness.

Becoming is the autobiography of Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States. In the book, Obama reflects on her life in the White House, her work as an advocate for social justice, and her experiences as a wife and mother.

The Glass Castle is the autobiography of Jeannette Walls, a young woman who escapes an abusive relationship and embarks on a journey of healing and self-discovery. In the book, Walls discusses her childhood in a dysfunctional family, her struggles with poverty and homelessness, and her eventual path to success as a writer.

A Promised Land is the autobiography of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States. In the book, Obama reflects on his life in the White House, his foreign policy decisions, and his legacy as a leader.

The White Tiger is the autobiography of Aravind Adiga, a young man who leaves his home in India to pursue a career in technology in the United States, facing challenges and discrimination along the way. In the book, Adiga discusses his experiences as an immigrant, his struggles to find a job, and his eventual success as a writer.

Becoming is the autobiography of Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States. In the book, Obama reflects on her life in the White House, her work as an advocate for education and healthcare, and her experiences as a wife and mother.

Eat, Pray, Love is the autobiography of Elizabeth Gilbert, a young woman who travels to India to find herself and discovers the power of yoga and meditation. In the book, Gilbert discusses her experiences in Italy, India, and Indonesia, and her journey to find love and happiness.

A Promised Land is the autobiography of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States. In the book, Obama reflects on his life in the White House, his domestic policy decisions, and his legacy as a leader.

The Namesake is the autobiography of Jhumpa Lahiri, a young woman who leaves her home in India to pursue a career in the United States, facing challenges and discrimination along the way. In the book, Lahiri discusses her experiences as an immigrant, her struggles to find a job, and her eventual success as a writer.