Reviews by Tag: autobiography

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I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

I’m Glad My Mom Died

By Jennette McCurdy
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mariam S.
Sep 3, 2022

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy is a memoir recounting the actress’s

childhood through her twenties, with a focus on her relationship with her mother. Though likely

surprising to her millions of fans, the iCarly and Sam & Cat star never wanted to act. With a

narcissistic mother who had dreamed of being a child star and plenty of money issues in the

family, Jennette was forced to fulfill both her mother’s dream as well as become the

Teen Review
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

Born a Crime

By Trevor Noah
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Aug 12, 2022

Born a Crime is an autobiography about comedian Trevor Noah and his struggles growing up.

Watch him face traumatic experiences from living during the Apartheid to dealing with his

mother's toxic boyfriend. These all shape him into who he is today but will he learn the meaning

and importance behind them?

Teen Review
Woodsong by Gary Paulsen

Woodsong

By Gary Paulsen
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Victoria O.
Jul 24, 2022

Woodsong is an autobiography by Gary Paulsen. In this book, Paulsen recounts the moments in

nature that helped him to realize just how much of an influence nature has shaped him into who

he is. In the first half of the book, Paulsen recalls what inspired him to race in the Iditarod. His

dogs become his family, especially Storm, his favorite dog. He also explores some of the things

Teen Review
The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton

The Sun Does Shine

By Anthony Ray Hinton
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Leena D.
Jul 11, 2022

The Sun Does Shine is a captivating autobiography about Anthony Ray Hinton’s journey of being sentenced to 28 years on death row for a crime he didn’t commit. As years go by, Anthony tries his hardest to prove that he was wrongfully convicted, but the system doesn’t allow it. Even through the darkest times, Anthony has hope that he will see the light again. As time flies, he starts to lose hope. Will he ever live a normal life again?

Teen Review
Lion by Saroo Brierley

Lion

By Saroo Brierley
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Anna S.
Jul 11, 2022

Saroo was just a 5 year old little boy when his life was turned upside down. Saroo was running around a train station in India with his older brother Guddu when he got on a train and ended up thousands of miles from home. Frightened and panicked, Saroo ended up in a juvenile detention center. While there, the woman in charge found a home for Saroo in Australia. Saroo starts this journey in Australia and grows up there. Twenty-five years later Saroo seeks out to find where he grew up before he got lost.

Teen Review
Brain on Fire My Month of Madness by Susannah Cahalan

Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness

By Susannah Cahalan
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Eva K.
Jun 14, 2022

Brain on Fire is a true story of first-hand experience of the author. The book walks us through the author's life and this condition that she developed in which her brain in a sense was on fire. The author uses very detailed descriptions to show us what her life was like while suffering through this extremely difficult time in her life. The book gives us the message that even when you are physically and mentally at your worst, never give up.

Teen Review
My Story by Lewis Hamilton

My Story

By Lewis Hamilton
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Eva K.
Jun 14, 2022

My Story is a phenomenally well written book. It showcases the experiences of young formula 1 driver, Lewis Hamilton. It shows everything from how he got started and all the way until the end of his first season at formula 1. I think this book is a great inspiration for people who are looking to chase their dreams, but are too scared to do so. The book truly has several inspirational moments and it keeps you motivated to read it throughout the entirety of the book.

Teen Review
The Mamba Mentality How I Play by Kobe Bryant

The Mamba Mentality: How I Play

By Kobe Bryant
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nihanth D.
Jun 1, 2022

The Mamba Mentality: How I Play” is an autobiography by Kobe “The Black Mamba” Bryant, the late NBA legend who is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. This book takes us into the mind of Kobe Bryant and shows us how he approached certain situations. As the book goes on, Kobe’s passion and fearlessness was always bright and clear.

Teen Review
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

Born a Crime

By Trevor Noah
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Eva K.
May 12, 2022

Born a Crime is a comical and fun read. The book is not that difficult to understand and it is educational as well as an interesting read. The main reason that I didn’t love this book was because even though the story was always interesting I felt like some parts of the book were too repetitive. There were several parts of the book where I felt that Trevor should have described what he did to reach the point of life that he is at now, instead of continuously telling us the stories of his childhood.

Teen Review
Night by Elie Wiesel

Night

By Elie Wiesel
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Aubrie C.
Apr 7, 2022

The story is narrated by Jewish teenager, Eliezer who lives in Sighet. Later he gets captured and taken to Auschwitz and the nightmare begins. When they arrive, he gets separated from his family and gets put to work. Auschwitz gets evacuated and he goes on a brutal death march to another concentration camp. At the new camp the same torture happens and Eliezer is trying to survive so the inhumane treatment will stop. Finally when the camp gets liberated by America, Elizer is a void and has dealt with too much for being such a young boy.

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