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Memoir

Surfing the Waves of Feminism with Essayist Megan Daum

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by fangswandsfairy • Book Review, Book Review Non-Fiction, Book Review Non-Fiction or Reference, Memoir • Tags: feminism, Women's Issues, women's right

I’ve lived through some of the waves of feminism and now I am worried about how it’s going.

BELONGING: Finding Herself in the Past

by fangswandsfairy • Audio, Book Review Non-Fiction or Reference, Memoir • Tags: Germany, Holocaust, Nationalism, WWII

A German Ex-Pat looks at her family and national past in an attempt to understand it.

David Sedaris’ CALYPSO: Serious, and Seriously Funny

by fangswandsfairy • Book Review Non-Fiction or Reference, Memoir • Tags: Beach houses, comedic essays, David Sedaris

David Sedaris ponders loss, aging, family suicide and his devotion to his Fitbit.

My Favorite Restaurant’s Owner Details her Life’s Journey

by fangswandsfairy • Book Review Non-Fiction or Reference, Memoir • Tags: cooking, Cuisine, Immigration, Istria, Italian food, Italy

You’ve probably seen Lidia Bastianich on TV but do you know how she got there? It sure wasn’t easy but it is a wonderful story of overcoming adverse situations, hard work, and success.

Mamrie Hart’s Stardust Memories become her Memoirs

by fangswandsfairy • Audio, Book Review Non-Fiction or Reference, Memoir • Tags: alcohol, COming of Age, essay, humor, relationships, travel

Comedian, actress, dancer, and internet personality Mamrie Hart details her hilarious antics.

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