Memorable memoirs

A Listmania! list by Alexandra Nash (Milan, Italy)
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The Tender Bar: A Memoir
1.  The Tender Bar: A Memoir by J R Moehringer
The list author says:
  "Loved the story, loved the characters and loved reading the book"
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

The Glass Castle: A Memoir
2.  The Glass Castle: A Memoir by Jeanette Walls
The list author says:
  "One of the best memoirs I've read; Walls is a great storyteller and her life is worth its weight in print"
£4.94   Used & New from: £0.88
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)

Running with Scissors: A Memoir
3.  Running with Scissors: A Memoir by Augusten Burroughs
The list author says:
  "Quirky and fun- you wouldn't want to be in Burroughs' shoes though!"
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)

Angela's Ashes
4.  Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt
The list author says:
  "You think the story will be very depressing, but instead it's captivating"
£6.39   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (190 customer reviews)

A Million Little Pieces
5.  A Million Little Pieces by James Frey
The list author says:
  "I know it's controversial, but it's still worth reading; who cares if parts are embellished- makes the book more interesting"
£5.12   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (186 customer reviews)

All Over But the Shoutin
6.  All Over But the Shoutin by Rick Bragg
The list author says:
  "Great writer who takes you on a great journey, which is his life"
Used & New from: £12.93
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table
7.  Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table by Ruth Reichl
The list author says:
  "If you're a foodie, Reichl's memoir is for you. She also includes great recipes as well!"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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Thick as Thieves: A Brother, a Sister--A True Story of Two Turbulent Lives
8.  Thick as Thieves: A Brother, a Sister--A True Story of Two Turbulent Lives by Steve Geng
The list author says:
  "Well written and from the heart."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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