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memoir recommendations

I started to make a post about all of my 5 star reads so far this year, but when I noticed they were literally all memoirs I decided to make a post recommending memoirs I’ve read and loved.

Memoirs are some of my favorite stories to read because they allow me to get an in depth look at a perspective that may be completely new or even completely opposite of mine. They help me become more open minded and empathetic towards others 🫶🏻

So if you’re wanting to start reading memoirs but aren’t sure where to start, these are my favorites that I would recommend to literally everyone! #memoir #bookeecommendations

2024/6/23 Edited to

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The White Castle and I’m glad my mom died are also amazing memoirs

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