Reading any genre can introduce us to new perspectives or ways of thinking, but memoirs in particular help us meet real people and learn from their own words. <\/p>\n
You may find some life lessons in this week\u2019s memoir recommendations.<\/p>\n
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Jessica Ross<\/p>\n
Jess Ross-Steltz, “Bookstagrammer” bathtubbookworm<\/b><\/p>\n
Book:<\/b> “The Answer Is …: Reflections on My Life”
Author:<\/b> Alex Trebek <\/p>\n
While I am personally not a huge fan of memoirs, I am a huge fan of “Jeopardy!” and I’ve been in love with Alex Trebek ever since I was old enough to watch Jeopardy with my parents. <\/p>\n
So when his memoir, “The Answer Is…: Reflections on My Life,” came out prior to his passing away a few years ago, I absolutely wanted to make sure that I read it. <\/p>\n
I ended up listening to it on audio, which is actually really cool, because most of the chapters are narrated by Ken Jennings, who is Alex Trebek’s close friend and the current “Jeopardy!” host. Then some of the chapters are narrated by Alex (Trebek) himself. <\/p>\n
In the final chapter, which is narrated by Alex, he will leave you absolutely crying in the club remembering what an impact he had on all of us as someone who always had the answers, or should I say, questions, to some of life’s most interesting questions. <\/p>\n
Jess Ross-Steltz recommends “The Answer Is…: Reflections on My Life”<\/p>\n
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Tara Conrad, author of “Her Surrender” and other dark romance novels, is one of the organizers of Electric City Love Con. <\/p>\n
Tara Conrad, dark romance author<\/p>\n
Book:<\/b> “On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft”
Author:<\/b> Stephen King<\/p>\n
One memoir I’ve read multiple times is “On Writing” by Stephen King. It’s part craft guide, part personal journey. <\/p>\n
I love how honest and practical it is. His words resonate with me, not just because he’s a master of craft, but because he doesn’t shy away from the darker side of life. <\/p>\n
Every time I read it, I find something new that reminds me why I fell in love with storytelling in the first place.<\/p>\n
Tara Conrad recommends “On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft”<\/p>\n
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Kaylee Magda<\/p>\n
Kaylee Magda, owner, Lost & Found Bookshop<\/p>\n
Book:<\/b> “The Third Gilmore Girl: A Memoir”
Author:<\/b> Kelly Bishop<\/p>\n
This is a a beautifully written memoir that will make you feel like an old friend meeting up for a strong cup of coffee as Kelly (Bishop) tells you stories from her long career as a dancer, an actor and performer and an activist. <\/p>\n
Yes, there are behind the scenes moments for “Gilmore Girls” and “Dirty Dancing” fans, but you don’t need to be a fan of her work to enjoy the honest and engaging stories about life and pursuing your dreams at any stage in life.<\/p>\n