as in biography
a history of a person's life
the former senator has a lucrative contract to write his memoirs, in which he will supposedly set the record straight
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Meanwhile, Harry’s controversial memoir featured several incendiary accusations against his family, including that his brother Prince William had physically attacked him during an argument over Meghan.
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Max Foster, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The memoir also details her break with that community due to, among other things, her support of Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ+ rights.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
This is a candid memoir of vulnerability and courage, humility and purpose, mistakes and learning—a singular tale of the trials, tribulations, and hope to be found in a life dedicated to the pursuit of truth.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
Her memoir arrives as both Biden and Harris have kept a low profile since leaving office in January.
—Nik Popli, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
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Max Foster, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The memoir also details her break with that community due to, among other things, her support of Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ+ rights.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
This is a candid memoir of vulnerability and courage, humility and purpose, mistakes and learning—a singular tale of the trials, tribulations, and hope to be found in a life dedicated to the pursuit of truth.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
Her memoir arrives as both Biden and Harris have kept a low profile since leaving office in January.
—Nik Popli, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
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Nancy Mitford, an outspoken Socialist, wrote bestselling biographies and comic novels, most famously The Pursuit of Love, which has never been out of print.—
Mimi Pond,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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According to Maraniss’ biography, the Dodgers tried to hide Clemente at Triple-A Montréal, and that winter the Pirates – run by former Dodgers executive Branch Rickey – had the first Rule 5 pick and took him.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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In addition to her work with publications like BBC's Good Food and The Times Magazine, Hussain is the prolific author of 10 cookbooks, four children's books, three fiction books, and a 2019 autobiography, Finding My Voice.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
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In her autobiography, Gibson wrote about biding her time rather than choosing to agitate.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Memoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memoir. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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