The Best Celebrity Autobiographies
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Wishful Drinking
Carrie FisherWishful Drinking is an autobiographical book by American actress and author Carrie Fisher, published by Simon & Schuster in 2008. Fisher's book was based on her one-woman stage show, which she developed with writer/director Joshua Ravetch. The show debuted at The Geffen Playhouse with Ravetch directing. It enjoyed a successful Broadway run and toured in other cities, and HBO filmed a documentary of the stage play.- First Published: Jan 01 2008
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I, Tina
Tina Turner and Kurt LoderI, Tina is a 1986 autobiography by rock singer Tina Turner, co-written by MTV news correspondent and music critic Kurt Loder. It described Turner's story from a girl born and raised in Nutbush, Tennessee to her initial rise to fame under the leadership of famed blues musician Ike Turner and her abusive relationship with the St. Louis guitarist that ended in 1976 before her famed 1980s comeback made her an international superstar in her own right. The book became a worldwide best-seller when it was released and led to the film adaptation, What's Love Got to Do with It, in 1993 starring Angela Bassett as Turner.Buy at
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Cash
Johnny CashCash: The Autobiography is a 1997 autobiography of Johnny Cash, country musician, written twenty years after his first autobiography, Man in Black. Cash co-wrote this book with Patrick Carr. Cash's autobiographies were the basis for the award-winning biopic Walk the Line in 2005.Buy at
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Dolly
Dolly PartonBuy at
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This Time Together: Laughter and Reflection
Carol BurnettBuy at
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Lucky Man: a Memoir
Michael J. FoxBuy at
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Home: A Memoir of My Early Years
Julie AndrewsHome: A Memoir of My Early Years is a best-selling memoir written by Julie Andrews. It was published on April 1, 2008 by Hyperion. Home tells the story of Julie Andrews' life up until 1963, when she left England for Hollywood to shoot Mary Poppins and is intended as part one of a two-part memoir. While it includes dark childhood memories of surviving the London Blitz and attempts by her step-father Ted Andrews to molest her, the book overall presents a happy vision of Andrews' childhood. She has said in an interview that the book The Little Gray Men and her father Ted Wells were her inspirations and source of influence as an author, along with Charles Dickens, among other authors. Andrews revealed in the book that Wells was not, in fact, her natural father; her biological father had been a family friend with whom her mother had a brief affair. The book received a generally positive critical reception. The Los Angeles Times described it as "immensely readable" and The New York Times praised the quality of the prose. Home was #1 on the New York Times Best Seller List of non-fiction adult titles on April 27, 2008.- First Published: 2008-04-01
- Subjects: Julie Andrews, Franz Allers, New York, Mary Poppins
- Original Language: English Language
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Yes Please
Amy Poehler- First Published: 2014
- Original Language: English
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My Lucky Life in and Out of Show Business: a Memoir
Dick Van DykeBuy at
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My First Five Husbands...And the Ones Who Got Away
Rue McClanahanBuy at
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My Mother Was Nuts
Penny MarshallMy Mother Was Nuts is a book written by Penny Marshall.- First Published: 2012-09-18
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Little Girl Lost
Drew BarrymoreLittle Girl Lost is a book written by Charles Ardai.- Genres (Book): Fiction
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Stories I Only Tell My Friends: An Autobiography
Rob LoweBuy at
- 14Bossypants is an autobiographical comedy book written by American comedian Tina Fey. The book topped The New York Times Best Seller list, and stayed there for five weeks upon its release. Since its release, the book has sold over one million copies in the U.S. Fey's Grammy nominated narration of the audiobook has sold over 150,000 copies on Audible.com. A paperback reprint edition was released in January 2012, from Reagan Arthur Books, an imprint of Little, Brown.
- First Published: 2011-04-05
- Genres (Book): Autobiography
- Original Language: English Language
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Still Woman Enough: A Memoir
Loretta LynnStill Woman Enough: A Memoir is a book by Loretta Lynn.- First Published: 2002-04
- Subjects: Loretta Lynn
- Genres (Book): Memoir
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Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)
Mindy KalingMindy KalingIs Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) is a 2011 book written by Mindy Kaling.- First Published: 2011-11-01
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Elvis and me
Priscilla PresleyBuy at
- 18Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life is a memoir, released November 20, 2007, by Steve Martin, an American author, actor, comedian, producer, playwright and screenwriter. It chronicles his early life, his days working for Disneyland, working at low tier coffee shops and clubs as a comedy act, his later days at the Bird Cage, his relationships, his eventual fame, and the reason why he quit stand-up comedy, at the height of his fame, altogether in 1981.
- First Published: 2007-11
- Subjects: Steve Martin
- Genres (Book): Memoir
- Original Language: English Language
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A Natural Woman: A Memoir
Carole KingA Natural Woman: A Memoir is a book written by Carole King.- First Published: 2012-04-10
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I Am Ozzy
Ozzy OsbourneI Am Ozzy is the autobiography of Ozzy Osbourne, vocalist of Black Sabbath and solo singer. It chronicles his life, beginning as a child, followed by his career as a vocalist. The book is 416 pages long. The book was widely praised by its readers for its level of detail, and humor. It currently holds a 4.6/5 rating on Amazon.com. So far, Ozzy has signed his autobiography at a Borders in New York City on Tuesday, January 26, 2010. The book was co-written by Chris Ayres, because of Osbourne's dyslexia. The audio book was read by Frank Skinner.- First Published: 2010
- Subjects: Ozzy Osbourne
- Genres (Book): Non-fiction, Autobiography
- Original Language: English Language
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Unsweetined Jodie Sweetin
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American Prince
Peter Golenbock, Tony CurtisBuy at
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Scar Tissue
Anthony Kiedis, Larry SlomanScar Tissue is the autobiography of Red Hot Chili Peppers vocalist Anthony Kiedis. It was released in 2004 by Hyperion and authored by Kiedis with Larry Sloman, who compiled information and interviewed various parties associated with the plot line. The book reached a high of #1 The New York Times Best Seller List. An audiobook version, read by actor Rider Strong, was released by Phoenix Audio on June 30, 2006. An E-book version is also available.- First Published: 2004-10-06
- Subjects: Music, Literature, United States of America
- Genres (Book): Memoir
- Original Language: English Language
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My lucky stars
Shirley MacLaine- Subjects: United States of America
- Genres (Book): Biography
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Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story
Arnold SchwarzeneggerTotal Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story is a 2012 book written by Arnold Schwarzenegger.- First Published: 2012-10-01
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My Life So Far
Jane FondaBuy at
- 27Chronicles, Volume One is the first part of Bob Dylan's planned 3-volume memoir. Published on October 5, 2004, by Simon & Schuster, the 304-page volume covers selected points from Dylan's long career. The book spent 19 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list for hardcover nonfiction books. Chronicles, Volume One was one of five finalists for the National Book Critics Circle Award in the Biography/Autobiography category for the 2004 publishing year. The abridged audio version of the book is read by actor Sean Penn. The unabridged version is read by Nick Landrum. Defying expectations, Dylan wrote three chapters about the year between his arrival in New York City in 1961 and recording his first album, focusing on a brief period of relative obscurity, while virtually ignoring the mid-1960s when his fame was at its height. He also devoted chapters to two lesser-known albums, New Morning and Oh Mercy, which contained insights into his collaborations with poet Archibald MacLeish and producer Daniel Lanois. In the New Morning chapter, Dylan expresses distaste for the "spokesman of a generation" label bestowed upon him, and evinces disgust with his more fanatical followers.
- First Published: 2004-10-05
- Genres (Book): Autobiography
- Original Language: English Language
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Coreyography: a Memoir
Corey FeldmanBuy at
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American on Purpose
Craig FergusonAmerican on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot is a memoir written by entertainer Craig Ferguson. The book details various experiences over several decades in Ferguson's life from his days in Scotland through his migration to the United States; the rise of his performing career in the United Kingdom, then Hollywood, and eventual acquisition of US citizenship in early 2008. He tells about his assorted jobs as a musician in a punk rock band, a bouncer, a construction worker, comic and actor along the way, as well as his struggle with alcoholism, past recreational drug use, and contemplation of suicide at a low point in his life. In December 2010 the audiobook version, read by Ferguson, was nominated for a Best Spoken Word Album Grammy.- Original Language: English Language
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I, Rhoda
Valerie HarperBuy at
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Prairie Tale: a Memoir
Melissa GilbertBuy at
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Life
Keith Richards and James FoxBuy at
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Tab Hunter Confidential
Tab Hunter and Eddie MullerBuy at
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Becoming
Michelle ObamaBuy at
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The Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee
Sarah SilvermanThe Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee is a memoir by actress and comedian Sarah Silverman, published in 2010.- First Published: 2010-04-20
- Subjects: Humour, Jewish humour, Matt Damon, Nocturnal enuresis, Stand-up comedy
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Not My Father's Son: a Memoir
Alan Cumming- First Published: 2014
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Life Itself: a Memoir
Roger EbertBuy at
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My anecdotal life
Carl Reiner- Subjects: Entertainment, United States of America, Performing arts
- Genres (Book): Biography, Autobiography
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My Point...And I Do Have One
Ellen DeGeneres- Genres (Book): Humour
- Original Language: English Language
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Luck or Something Like It: A Memoir
Kenny RogersLuck or Something Like It: A Memoir is a book written by Kenny Rogers.- First Published: 2012-10-02
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Then Again
Diane KeatonThen Again is a book written by Diane Keaton.- First Published: 2011-11-15
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Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea
Chelsea HandlerBuy at
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What Falls Away
Mia FarrowBuy at
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Kicking and Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul, and Rock and Roll
Nancy Wilson, Ann WilsonKicking and Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul, and Rock and Roll is a book written by Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson.- First Published: 2012-09-18
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Stori Telling
Tori SpellingStori Telling, stylized as sTORI TELLING, is a 2008 book by Tori Spelling and Hilary Liftin. Published in March, by September it had risen to #1 on the New York Times Best Seller list for hardcover non-fiction books. In 2009, the book was awarded Bravo TV's A-List Award as the best celebrity autobiography of the year.- First Published: 2008-03-11
- Original Language: English Language
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All That Is Bitter and Sweet: A Memoir
Ashley Judd, Maryanne Vollers and Nicholas D. KristofBuy at
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Moon River and Me: A Memoir
Andy WilliamsBuy at
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Unbearable Lightness: a Story of Loss and Gain
Portia de RossiBuy at
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An Improvised Life: a Memoir
Alan ArkinBuy at
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The Long Hard Road Out of Hell
Neil Strauss, Marilyn MansonThe Long Hard Road Out of Hell is the autobiography of Marilyn Manson, leader of the American rock band Marilyn Manson. The book was released on February 14, 1998 and written with the help of Neil Strauss as a ghost writer. It follows Manson's life from when he was a child, born as Brian Hugh Warner, until the events of the band's controversial Dead to the World Tour. It also details his grandfather's sexual fetishes' influence to the forming of Marilyn Manson and the Spooky Kids, to the recording of Antichrist Superstar. Its last pages are the journal of the band's touring, documenting backstage events and people's reactions. The book includes many references to his life of drugs, sex and dysfunctional relationships which he attributes as causal to his current status quo. It also features his journalism works, including an article about a dominatrix he interviewed for 25th Parallel. The autobiography goes in-depth into the break-ups amongst the band's history.- First Published: 1998
- Genres (Book): Biography, Autobiography
- Original Language: English Language
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Behind the Candelabra: My Life With Liberace
Scott Thorson and Alex ThorleifsonBuy at
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The play goes on
Neil SimonBuy at
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Marilyn Monroe in Her Own Words
George BarrisBuy at
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The Soundtrack of My Life
Clive Davis with Anthony DeCurtisBuy at
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Official Book Club Selection: a Memoir According to Kathy Griffin
Kathy GriffinBuy at
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Who I Am: A Memoir
Pete TownshendWho I Am: A Memoir is a book by Pete Townshend.- First Published: 2012-10-08
- Genres (Book): Memoir
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My Word Is My Bond: a Memoir
Sir Roger MooreBuy at
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Not Young, Still Restless: A Memoir
Jeanne CooperNot Young, Still Restless: A Memoir is a book written by Jeanne Cooper.- First Published: 2012-07-31
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Still Foolin' 'Em: Where I've Been, Where I'm Going, and Where the Hell Are My Keys?
Billy CrystalStill Foolin' 'Em: Where I've Been, Where I'm Going, and Where the Hell Are My Keys? is a book written by Billy Crystal.- First Published: Sep 10 2013
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Makeup to Breakup: My Life In and Out of Kiss
Peter CrissMakeup to Breakup: My Life In and Out of Kiss is a book written by Peter Criss.- First Published: 2012-10-23
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My Booky Wook
Russell BrandMy Booky Wook is a memoir, written by English comedian and actor Russell Brand, published in 2007 by Hodder & Stoughton. It was released in North America and Australia in 2009 by HarperCollins Publishers.- Subjects: Film
- Genres (Book): Memoir
- Original Language: English Language
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A California Childhood
James FrancoBuy at
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Dispatches from the Edge: A Memoir of War, Disasters, and Survival
Anderson CooperDispatches from the Edge is a best-selling book written by Anderson Cooper. On June 18, 2006 it was listed at #1 on the The New York Times Non-Fiction Best Seller list. It contains revelations about growing up as the younger son of Gloria Vanderbilt. Reflections include the devastating effects of his father's early demise as well as of his older brother's inexplicable suicide.- First Published: 2006-05
- Subjects: Anderson Cooper
- Genres (Book): Non-fiction, Memoir
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Audition: A Memoir
Barbara WaltersAudition: A Memoir is a 2008 best-selling autobiography by American journalist and television personality Barbara Walters. The book was published May 6, 2008 by Knopf. Audition provides a relatively full autobiography of Walters, spanning from her childhood to recent interviews. Walters discusses her work and personal life, confessing to an affair with Senator Edward W. Brooke and describing her relationship with Alan Greenspan. The release of Audition was covered by major media outlets. Walters went on a promotional tour promoting the book, including an hour on The Oprah Winfrey Show and an interview with The New York Times. ABC broadcast an hour-long special hosted by Charlie Gibson on May 7, 2008 to celebrate the book's release. The special, called Audition: Barbara Walters’ Journey, attracted 7.4 million viewers.- First Published: 2008-05-06
- Subjects: Women
- Genres (Book): Memoir
- Original Language: English Language
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Call Me Crazy
Anne HecheBuy at
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Miles to Go
Miley CyrusMiles to Go is an autobiography by Miley Cyrus, co-written by Hilary Liftin and published by Disney Hyperion in March 2009. The memoir discusses Cyrus' relationship with her parents, her thoughts on the media, her love life, her future ambitions and milestones she still has to reach in her life. Miles to Go reached #1 on the New York Times children’s best seller list. A second edition to the book was released in Australia in December 2009 and in the UK on 1 March 2010. Miles to Go has sold more than 2 million copies, selling over 1,000 copies the first day of its release. On a Today Show interview in April 2009, Cyrus said, "In my book, I want readers to feel what I feel; the emotion and power. I've explained how things went through in my life and how I've done it all. I just don't want my fans to come up to me and say all these things saying that famous is the best thing in the world. The popularity is pretty high and I want readers to understand that it is not that way about being a celebrity and not read it all for nothing." The book was listed on the Bestsellers chart at #78 out of 100.- First Published: 2009-03-03
- Subjects: Autobiography
- Genres (Book): Autobiography
- Original Language: English Language
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Most Talkative: Stories from the Front Lines of Pop Culture
Andy CohenMost Talkative: Stories from the Front Lines of Pop Culture is a book written by Andy Cohen.- First Published: 2012-05-08
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Mommie Dearest
Christina CrawfordMommie Dearest is a memoir and exposé written by Christina Crawford, the adopted daughter of actress Joan Crawford. The book, which depicts Christina's childhood and her relationship with her mother, was published in 1978.- Subjects: Women, Mother-Daughter Relationships, United States of America, Film
- Genres (Book): Biography, Autobiography, Memoir
- Original Language: English Language
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