This document recommends six memoirs for reading and provides brief summaries of each. The memoirs are: My Lobotomy by Howard Dully, about a boy who underwent a lobotomy; Unbearable Lightness by Portia De Rossi about her battle with anorexia; Etched in Sand by Regina Calcaterra about overcoming an unspeakable childhood; Living History by Hillary Clinton about her life and potential 2016 presidential run; Moonwalking With Einstein by Joshua Foer about becoming a memory champion; and Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua about being raised by a strict mother. The document also lists honorable mention memoirs on its website.

1. Six Memoirs Everyone Should Read
Plus six honorable mentions.

2. My Lobotomy by Howard Dully
An incredible memoir
about a typical boy whose
parents forced a lobotomy
on him in an effort to calm
him down, My Lobotomy is
one man’s reflection on his
life, the effects of the
procedure, and ultimately
coming to terms with it
and finding success.

3. Unbearable Lightness by Portia De Rossi
De Rossi, of Ally McBeal
fame, writes about her
battle with anorexia, how
it affected her career, and
how she conquered her
biggest fears.

4. Etched in Sand by Regina Calcaterra
One woman’s journey
through an unspeakable
childhood, foster care,
and ultimate success,
Etched in Sand is a book
to be devoured in one
sitting.

5. Living History by Hillary Clinton
With a new memoir due
out this summer, it’s the
perfect time to brush on
the life of Hillary Clinton.
Engaging and brilliant, this
is a must-read for anyone
interested in the
*potential* 2016
presidential candidate.

6. Moonwalking With Einstein by Joshua Foer
Wishing he had a better
memory, journalist Foer
sets out to learn all he can
about the art of
remembering. Little did he
know that he would
become the U.S. Memory
Champion and that it
would change his life.

7. Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua
Controversial and wildly
popular, this book gives
great insight into the life of
a family run by a tiger
mother. It’s worth the read
for the perspective, alone.

8. Honorable Mentions
For the full list, including
honorable mentions, visit:
http://www.thebookwheelblog.com/
6-memorable-memoirs/