On 12th June 1942, Anne Frank was given a diary for her thirteenth birthday. The rest is history. Here’s a round-up of some other reflections on life.
Melania: A Memoir by Melania Trump
An introduction to property mogul and businessman Donald Trump at a New York Fashion Week party in September 1998 changed the life of Slovenian-born model Melania Knauss. In her memoir, she reflects on her childhood, her courtship with Trump, the world of high fashion in Europe and New York, motherhood, her work and causes close to her heart, and shares behind-the-scenes stories of the White House.
All That Matters by Sir Chris Hoy
Olympian Sir Chris Hoy knows better than most how life can change in the blink of an eye. In 2023, he learnt he had stage 4 cancer – and that he will be living with the disease for the rest of his life. Here, the father of two reflects with exceptional bravery on the challenges he’s faced, finding ways to make the most of the moments that matter.
I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest With You by Miranda Hart
The inspiration for the award-winning film This isn’t just one of the nation’s favourite comedians explaining her absence over the past decade; it’s also an attempt to make the best of a terrible situation by coaching others who may have long-term health conditions. During her difficult decade, which can be traced back to contracting Lyme disease as a teenager, she experienced some surprising joys but also challenging lows.
Unleashed by Boris Johnson
Written in his inimitable style, this is an unrestrained and revealing account of the larger-than-life former PM’s time in politics. We read about winning the largest Conservative majority since 1987, tackling knife crime in London and the Olympics, his role in Brexit, levelling up, the global Covid pandemic (and how he nearly died from the virus) and being toppled in a Tory putsch. Underlying everything is his view that the UK is an extraordinary country.
Cher: The Memoir, Part One by Cher
This book by the iconic singer and actor traces her life and career from her childhood to the break-up of her marriage to Sonny Bono. Taking risks, making headlines, falling in love, Cher struggled and stumbled while trying to become her own woman. A rock ‘n’ roll memoir like no other.
