Women's Biographies and Memoirs

Shakespeare

The Man Who Pays the Rent

by Dench, Judi

Book - 2024

Conversational and funny, this book is made up of a series of interviews between Dench and actor Brendan O'Hea. A fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of the career of an amazing actress. Conversational and funny, this book is made up of a series of interviews between Dench and actor Brendan O'Hea. A fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of the career of an amazing actress. Show less

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Ida B. the Queen

The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells

by Duster, Michelle

Book - 2021

Written by her great-granddaughter, this is a warm and fascinating look at the life of activist Ida B. Wells. Packed with history and plenty of photos and historic documents, it's an interesting and informative read. Written by her great-granddaughter, this is a warm and fascinating look at the life of activist Ida B. Wells. Packed with history and plenty of photos and historic documents, it's an interesting and informative read. Show less

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A Woman of No Importance

The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II

by Purnell, Sonia

Book - 2019

Traces the story of mid-20th century spy Virginia Hall, detailing her pivotal role in coordinating Resistance activities in Europe that helped change the course of World War II. Traces the story of mid-20th century spy Virginia Hall, detailing her pivotal role in coordinating Resistance activities in Europe that helped change the course of World War II. Show less

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Mainline Mama

A Memoir

by Harris, Keeonna

Book - 2025

When the father of her child was sentenced to twenty-two years in prison, Harris became a "mainline mama," or parent raising a child with an inc...Show more When the father of her child was sentenced to twenty-two years in prison, Harris became a "mainline mama," or parent raising a child with an incarcerated partner, overnight. This memoir draws readers into systemic injustice, struggle and resilience. Show less

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I Miss You When I Blink

Essays

by Philpott, Mary Laura

Book - 2019

The Emmy Award-winning co-host of "A Word on Words" offers a memoir that lightheartedly addresses the conflicting pressures of modern adulthood, revealing how periodic self-reinventions can offer necessary renewal and healthy perspective. The Emmy Award-winning co-host of "A Word on Words" offers a memoir that lightheartedly addresses the conflicting pressures of modern adulthood, revealing how periodic self-reinventions can offer necessary renewal and healthy perspective. Show less

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Daughter of Daring

The Trick-riding, Train-leaping, Road-racing Life of Helen Gibson, Hollywood's First Stuntwoman

by O'Meara, Mallory

Book - 2025

With a Hollywood career lasting more than 45 years and encompassing hundreds of films, Helen Gibson was a pioneer in the field of movie stunts. Pick up this intriguing read to uncover the history of a true Hollywood icon. With a Hollywood career lasting more than 45 years and encompassing hundreds of films, Helen Gibson was a pioneer in the field of movie stunts. Pick up this intriguing read to uncover the history of a true Hollywood icon. Show less

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This American Woman

A One-in-a-billion Memoir

by Garg, Zarna

Book - 2025

A memoir full of laughs and big stories, Garg's debut book covers everything from running from an arranged marriage to 17 years as a stay-at-home mom to a successful career as a stand-up comic. Messy and inspiring in equal measures! A memoir full of laughs and big stories, Garg's debut book covers everything from running from an arranged marriage to 17 years as a stay-at-home mom to a successful career as a stand-up comic. Messy and inspiring in equal measures! Show less

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This Body I Wore

A Memoir

by Goetsch, Diana

Book - 2022

Poet and essayist Goetsch traces her life across decades, including her later in life gender transition, in this beautiful and emotional memoir. Poet and essayist Goetsch traces her life across decades, including her later in life gender transition, in this beautiful and emotional memoir. Show less

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Freedom

Memoirs 1954-2021

by Merkel, Angela

Book - 2024

A chronicle of the former chancellor of Germany's life and work, this detailed memoir looks at the political and personal aspects of her remarkable and ongoing journey. A chronicle of the former chancellor of Germany's life and work, this detailed memoir looks at the political and personal aspects of her remarkable and ongoing journey. Show less

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The Many Lives of Mama Love

A Memoir of Lying, Stealing, Writing, and Healing

by Hardin, Lara Love

Book - 2023

Redemptive and gripping, this memoir takes readers through Hardin's addiction, incarceration and journey to becoming a successful ghostwriter. A story of resilience and self-forgiveness. Redemptive and gripping, this memoir takes readers through Hardin's addiction, incarceration and journey to becoming a successful ghostwriter. A story of resilience and self-forgiveness. Show less

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THE BODY IS A DOORWAY

A MEMOIR : A JOURNEY BEYOND HEALING, HOPE, AND THE HUMAN

by Strand, Sophie

Book - 2025

In this lyrical, radically expansive self-portrait, Strand explores the intersecting spaces of her own chronic illness, the complex ecology of a changing world and the very nature of the stories. In this lyrical, radically expansive self-portrait, Strand explores the intersecting spaces of her own chronic illness, the complex ecology of a changing world and the very nature of the stories. Show less

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THE HOLLOW HALF

A MEMOIR OF BODIES AND BORDERS

by Aziza, Sarah

Book - 2025

A brush with death. An ancestral haunting. A century of family secrets. A brush with death. An ancestral haunting. A century of family secrets. Show less

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Hollow

A Memoir of My Body in the Marines

by Williams, Bailey

Book - 2024

When Williams joined the Marine Corps, the first language they taught her wasn't Arabic, Farsi or Dari. It was how Marines spoke to and about women. When Williams joined the Marine Corps, the first language they taught her wasn't Arabic, Farsi or Dari. It was how Marines spoke to and about women. Show less

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As A Woman

What I Learned About Power, Sex, and the Patriarchy After I Transitioned

by Williams, Paula Stone

Book - 2021

As a father of three, married to a wonderful woman and holding several prominent jobs within the Christian community, Dr. Paula Stone Williams made the life-changing decision to physically transition from male to female at the age of 60. As a father of three, married to a wonderful woman and holding several prominent jobs within the Christian community, Dr. Paula Stone Williams made the life-changing decision to physically transition from male to female at the age of 60. Show less

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